Daily Current Affairs MCQs: August 03, 2025
1. On 2 August 2025, the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme was released by _________
(A) President of India
(B) Union Agriculture Minister
(C) Prime Minister of India
(D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: (C) Prime Minister of India
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi released the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi from Varanasi on 2 August 2025. He disbursed approximately ₹20,500 crore to about 9.7 crore eligible farmers. This scheme directly transfers funds to farmers nationwide to support their income.
2. How much money does a farmer get every year under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme?
(A) ₹2,000
(B) ₹6,000
(C) ₹12,000
(D) ₹15,000
Answer: (B) ₹6,000
Explanation:
- Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year.
- This amount is given in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. The money is directly transferred to the farmer’s bank account.
3. Which Indian naval ship was recently delivered under Project 17A (Nilgiri Class)?
(A) Udaygiri
(B) Himgiri
(C) Satpura
(D) Shivalik
Answer: (B) Himgiri
Explanation:
On 31 July 2025, the Indian Navy received the INS Himgiri. It is the third ship in the advanced Nilgiri-class under Project 17A, from Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.
4. Which Indian State government was directed by the High Court to set up an Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit recently?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Kerala
(D) Odisha
Answer: (C) Kerala
Explanation:
The Kerala High Court directed the Kerala state government to establish a Dedicated Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit, also known as the Ashtamudi Local Wetland Authority, within two months of its order. The unit must also create a detailed management plan to protect and conserve Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar-designated wetland in Kollam, Kerala.
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(A) July 25–31
(B) August 1–7
(C) August 15–21
(D) September 1–7
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
World Breastfeeding Week is observed every year from August 1 to 7 to raise global awareness about breastfeeding and child development. World Breastfeeding Week is supported by WHO and UNICEF.
(A) Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All
(B) Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems
(C) Breastfeeding and the Workplace
(D) Invest in Women and Children’s Health
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
The official theme for 2025 World Breastfeeding Week is “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems”.
7. Which Asian country created a new State Security and Peace Commission in August 2025?
(A) Bangladesh
(B) Myanmar
(C) Vietnam
(D) Thailand
Answer: (B) Myanmar
Explanation:
On July 31, 2025, Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) announced the establishment of a State Security and Peace Commission, as part of recent governance changes.