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Daily Current Affairs
24 & 25 August, 2025
1. The Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), recently tested by DRDO, is being developed under which mission?
A) Mission Raksha Kavach
B) Mission Sudarshan Chakra
C) Mission Iron Shield
D) Mission Akash Raksha
E) Mission Prahar
Answer: B) Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Explanation: IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system developed under Mission Sudarshan Chakra, aiming to create an indigenous Iron Dome-like system by 2035.
2. The Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) conducted by ISRO was meant to validate which system for the Gaganyaan programme?
A) Propulsion system
B) Heat shield system
C) Parachute-based recovery system
D) Crew oxygen system
E) Avionics control system
Answer: C) Parachute-based recovery system
Explanation: ISRO’s IADT-01 validated the parachute-based recovery system of the Gaganyaan crew module to ensure safe descent and landing for astronauts.
3. According to the WHO–WMO report, how much does workers’ productivity drop for every 1°C increase above 20°C?
A) 1%
B) 2–3%
C) 4–5%
D) 6–7%
E) 10%
Answer: B) 2–3%
Explanation: The WHO–WMO report highlighted that productivity reduces by 2–3% for every degree above 20°C, mainly affecting sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and construction.
4. The Closing Auction Session (CAS) proposed by SEBI is primarily aimed at:
A) Reducing transaction fees
B) Introducing algorithmic trading
C) Ensuring fair closing price discovery
D) Promoting foreign investment
E) Increasing retail investor participation
Answer: C) Ensuring fair closing price discovery
Explanation: CAS helps arrive at a single closing price by matching orders at equilibrium, reducing volatility and manipulation at market close.
5. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
A) Zero balance savings accounts
B) RuPay debit cards with insurance cover
C) Overdraft facility up to ₹10,000
D) Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹5,000
E) Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) support
Answer: D) Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹5,000
Explanation: PMJDY provides zero balance accounts, RuPay cards, overdraft, insurance, and DBT support. However, it does not provide a fixed pension scheme.
6. SEBI reclassified LIC as a public shareholder in IDBI Bank. After this, what is the maximum voting right LIC can exercise?
A) 5%
B) 7%
C) 10%
D) 15%
E) 20%
Answer: C) 10%
Explanation: As a public shareholder, LIC’s voting rights are capped at 10% and it no longer has board representation or management control.
7. Which bank recently launched the ‘SIB Gold Xpress’ loan product?
A) IndusInd Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) South Indian Bank
E) Axis Bank
Answer: D) South Indian Bank
Explanation: South Indian Bank launched ‘SIB Gold Xpress’ offering loans up to 90% of gold’s value with amounts ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹25 lakh.
8. The Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, 2025 mandates producers to submit monthly reports by which date?
A) 1st of every month
B) 10th of every month
C) 15th of every month
D) 20th of every month
E) End of the month
Answer: C) 15th of every month
Explanation: Under VOPPA 2025, all vegetable oil producers must file monthly reports on production, stock, and sales by the 15th of every month.
9. The Union Government’s pilot fisheries project in Kuttanad, Kerala promotes which sustainable practice?
A) Vertical aquaculture
B) “One fish, one paddy” initiative
C) Hydroponic fish farming
D) Artificial coral farming
E) Offshore whale breeding
Answer: B) “One fish, one paddy” initiative
Explanation: The Kuttanad project encourages sustainable aquaculture practices like integrated farming, cage farming, biofloc, and the unique “one fish, one paddy” approach.
10. The CEREBO device launched by ICMR is used for:
A) Detecting heart blockages
B) Diagnosing traumatic brain injuries
C) Monitoring blood sugar levels
D) Detecting lung infections
E) Screening for genetic disorders
Answer: B) Diagnosing traumatic brain injuries
Explanation: CEREBO is a portable, non-invasive diagnostic device that detects brain bleeding and swelling using near-infrared spectroscopy, aimed at rural and emergency care.
