Daily Current Affairs MCQs-6 August 2025 with Explanation
1. Who recently won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2025?
(A) Sebastian Vettel
(B) Lewis Hamilton
(C) Lando Norris
(D) Max Verstappen
Answer: (C) Lando Norris
Explanation:
- Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2025.
- Oscar Piastri became the runner-up.
- This victory marked McLaren’s 200th Formula 1 win.
2. In which of the following city the first BIMSTEC traditional music festival held?
(A) Dhaka
(B) Kathmandu
(C) New Delhi
(D) Mumbai
Answer:
Explanation:
The inaugural BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival took place in New Delhi, at the Bharat Mandapam venue. It was organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and inaugurated by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on August 4, 2025.
About BIMSTEC :
- BIMSTEC stands for Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation.
- It is an international group that connects South Asia and Southeast Asia through cooperation in different areas like trade, technology, transport, energy, and security.
- BIMSTEC was formed on 6 June 1997 through a declaration in Bangkok, Thailand.
- It began with 4 countries – India, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka – and later added Myanmar, Nepal, and Bhutan, making it a group of 7 countries.
- These 7 countries lie around or near the Bay of Bengal region.
- The main aim of BIMSTEC is to work together for economic growth, social progress, and peaceful cooperation.
- Unlike other regional groups, BIMSTEC connects two major regions – South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka) and Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand).
- Each country leads one or more specific sectors. For example, India leads the Security and Counter-Terrorism sector.
- The BIMSTEC Secretariat (main office) is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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3. Which organization signed an MoU with IAGES to improve accreditation standards in India’s gold industry?
(A) FSSAI
(B) ICAI
(C) ISRO
(D) NABARD
Answer: (B) ICAI
Explanation:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) recently. This agreement aims to create a strong accreditation framework for the entire gold sector, including jewellery makers, bullion dealers, and other industry partners.
4. Which organization called for a policy to stop AI-generated misinformation about Gurbani and Sikh history?
(A) Akal Takht
(B) SGPC
(C) RSS
(D) AIIMS
Answer: (B) SGPC
Explanation:
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has recently raised serious concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). They noticed that some AI platforms were sharing incorrect or twisted versions of Gurbani, Sikh teachings, and Sikh history.
To deal with this issue, SGPC sent letters to big tech companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI (ChatGPT), and others. They asked these platforms to take action against such misleading content. SGPC also requested the Indian government to create strict rules or a policy to stop AI tools from misrepresenting Sikh religious texts.
5. Ladakh declares August 12 as ________
(A) Wildlife Conservation Day
(B) Clean Air Day
(C) Safai Andolan Day for Indus River
(D) Forest Protection Day
Answer: (C) Safai Andolan Day for Indus River
Explanation:
The Union Territory of Ladakh has announced that August 12 will be observed every year as “Safai Andolan Day”. This day is specially dedicated to protecting and cleaning the Indus River.
This decision is part of a larger campaign called Mission Indus, which was launched to make people aware of how pollution is harming the river. The mission also aims to improve waste management, stop illegal dumping, and promote community participation.
On Safai Andolan Day, a massive cleanliness drive is carried out across Ladakh. People from all walks of life—local residents, school children, religious leaders, the Indian Army, the Air Force, and many government bodies—come together to clean the banks of the Indus River and its nearby areas.
6. Which Indian port became the first to produce green hydrogen and also generate more than 1 MW of solar power in August 2025?
(A) VOC Port
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
(C) Mumbai Port
(D) Paradip Port
Answer: (A) VOC Port
Explanation:
The V. O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu was the first port in India to both produce green hydrogen and exceed 1 megawatt of rooftop solar power generation.
7. When and where was the Matri Van initiative launched?
(A) 5 June 2024 in New Delhi
(B) 2 August 2025 in Gurugram, Haryana
(C) July 2025 in Jaipur
(D) January 2025 in Mumbai
Answer: (B) 2 August 2025 in Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
The Matri Van project was launched on August 2, 2025, in Gurugram , Haryana.
- The Matri Van Initiative is a special tree plantation program launched by the Government of India.
- The word “Matri Van” means “Mother Forest” in Hindi. It reflects the idea of planting trees as a tribute to mothers.
- Under this initiative, families are encouraged to plant trees in the name of their mothers, either living or deceased.
- The goal is to create small forests or green spaces while also honouring the role of mothers in our lives and society.
8. Which Indian state released SOP to conserve traditional landrace seed varieties recently?
(A) Punjab
(B) Odisha
(C) Kerala
(D) Maharashtra
Answer: (B) Odisha