Daily Current Affairs MCQs: August 05, 2025 with Explanation
1. Sikkim became the first state to introduce which scheme for government employees?
(A) Early Retirement Scheme
(B) Sabbatical Leave Scheme
(C) Flexi-Work Policy
(D) Parental Leave
Answer: (B) Sabbatical Leave Scheme
Explanation:
Sikkim is the first state in India to introduce a Sabbatical Leave scheme for its government employees. The program allows permanent employees with at least five years of continuous service to take leave for a period of one to up to three years while receiving 50% of their basic pay. This allows employees to pursue personal and professional growth, such as starting their own businesses, without losing their seniority.
2. In which sector did India recently inaugurate its first 5G captive non-public network?
(A) Agriculture sector
(B) Refinery sector
(C) Railways
(D) Healthcare
Answer: (B) Refinery sector
Explanation:
India’s first 5G captive non-public network (CNPN) was deployed in the refinery sector, at Numaligarh Refinery, Assam. This project was launched through a partnership between BSNL and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Assam.
3. Which country developed the BlueBird communication satellite recently?
(A) United States
(B) Russia
(C) India
(D) China
Answer: (A) United States
Explanation:
The BlueBird communication satellite was developed by a United States company called AST SpaceMobile. Though the satellite is American-made, the BlueBird satellite is to be launched by ISRO using India’s GSLV Mk III (LVM3 rocket) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
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4. Where was India’s first-ever “Grassland Bird Census” held recently?
(A) Corbett National Park
(B) Gir Forest
(C) Kaziranga National Park
(D) Ranthambore
Answer: (C) Kaziranga National Park
Explanation:
India’s first grassland bird census was carried out in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam. This historic survey recorded 43 species of grassland birds using passive acoustic monitoring technology and AI to identify them without disturbing the birds.
5. Who was recently appointed as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)?
(A) K Sivan
(B) S Somnath
(C) Dr. A. Rajarajan
(D) M Annadurai
Answer: (C) Dr. A. Rajarajan
Explanation:
Dr. A. Rajarajan was appointed as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He officially assumed charge on 1 August 2025, taking over from S. Unnikrishnan Nair. Dr. Rajarajan was previously serving as the Director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR).
6. Which bank did the RBI approve for merging with New India Cooperative Bank?
(A) Saraswat Co‑operative Bank
(B) HDFC Bank
(C) ICICI Bank
(D) SBI
Answer: (A) Saraswat Co‑operative Bank
Explanation:
The RBI has approved the merger of New India Co‑operative Bank (NICB) with Saraswat Co‑operative Bank. This merger will take effect from 4 August 2025, and all NICB branches will begin functioning under the Saraswat Bank from that day onward. Saraswat Co‑operative Bank is India’s largest urban co‑operative bank.
7. Who recently won the first Chess Esports World Cup title?
(A) Viswanathan Anand
(B) Magnus Carlsen
(C) Ding Liren
(D) Hikaru Nakamura
Answer: (B) Magnus Carlsen
Explanation:
On 1 August 2025, Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen became the first-ever Chess Esports World Cup champion. He won the final match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, defeating Alireza Firouzja.