Current Affairs Today: 30 August 2025

1. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
a) To provide free housing to unbanked adults
b) To ensure financial inclusion by providing bank accounts and financial services
c) To offer free education to rural populations
d) To promote digital literacy among women
e) To provide free healthcare to urban residents
Answer: b) To ensure financial inclusion by providing bank accounts and financial services

2. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the PMJDY scheme?
a) Ministry of Rural Development
b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
c) Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Women and Child Development
e) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: c) Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance

3. What is the slogan of the PMJDY scheme?
a) Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas
b) Mera Khata – Bhagya Vidhata
c) Digital India, Prosperous India
d) Atmanirbhar Bharat
e) Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
Answer: b) Mera Khata – Bhagya Vidhata

4. How many PMJDY accounts were opened in a single week during its launch phase, setting a Guinness World Record?
a) 1.2 crore
b) 1.5 crore
c) 1.8 crore
d) 2.0 crore
e) 2.5 crore
Answer: c) 1.8 crore

5. As of August 2025, what percentage of PMJDY accounts belong to women?
a) 45%
b) 50%
c) 56%
d) 60%
e) 65%
Answer: c) 56%

6. What is the total deposit balance under PMJDY accounts as of August 13, 2025?
a) Rs. 1,50,000 crore
b) Rs. 2,00,000 crore
c) Rs. 2,67,756 crore
d) Rs. 3,00,000 crore
e) Rs. 3,50,000 crore
Answer: c) Rs. 2,67,756 crore

7. How many RuPay debit cards have been issued to PMJDY account holders as of August 2025?
a) 25.50 crore
b) 30.25 crore
c) 38.68 crore
d) 42.10 crore
e) 50.00 crore
Answer: c) 38.68 crore

8. Which state topped the list in the number of factories according to the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2023-24?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Uttar Pradesh
e) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: c) Tamil Nadu

9. What was the percentage increase in Gross Value Added (GVA) in FY24 over FY23 as per ASI 2023-24?
a) 8.50%
b) 10.25%
c) 11.89%
d) 12.75%
e) 14.00%
Answer: c) 11.89%

10. Which state topped the list in terms of fixed capital in the ASI 2023-24?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Uttar Pradesh
e) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Gujarat

11. What is the main objective of the Revised National Action Plan on Glanders issued by DAHD?
a) To promote equine breeding
b) To strengthen surveillance, prevention, control, and eradication of glanders
c) To increase dairy production
d) To enhance poultry farming
e) To develop new veterinary medicines
Answer: b) To strengthen surveillance, prevention, control, and eradication of glanders

12. What is the reduced radius of the infected zone under the Revised National Action Plan on Glanders?
a) 1 km
b) 2 km
c) 3 km
d) 4 km
e) 5 km
Answer: b) 2 km

13. Who launched the ‘IndiaAI in Action’ podcast series in August 2025?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Startup Policy Forum and IndiaAI Mission
c) NITI Aayog
d) Ministry of Commerce
e) Department of Science and Technology
Answer: b) Startup Policy Forum and IndiaAI Mission

14. What is the objective of the ‘IndiaAI in Action’ podcast series?
a) To promote digital marketing strategies
b) To showcase AI adoption and innovation by Indian startups
c) To discuss global economic trends
d) To highlight renewable energy solutions
e) To promote traditional crafts
Answer: b) To showcase AI adoption and innovation by Indian startups

15. Which company powers the ‘IndiaAI in Action’ podcast series?
a) Google Cloud
b) Microsoft Azure
c) Vultr
d) Amazon Web Services
e) IBM Cloud
Answer: c) Vultr

16. What is the purpose of the MoU signed between SIA-India and EIAPI?
a) To promote tourism between India and the Philippines
b) To deepen collaboration in electronics, space, and satellite communication
c) To enhance agricultural exports
d) To develop renewable energy projects
e) To improve healthcare infrastructure
Answer: b) To deepen collaboration in electronics, space, and satellite communication

17. What is the name of the entrepreneurship challenge launched by HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub?
a) IGNITE YOUR FUTURE
b) ARISE FOR YOU
c) INSPIRE INDIA
d) SKILL UP CHALLENGE
e) VISION VIKSIT BHARAT
Answer: b) ARISE FOR YOU

18. What is the maximum grant prize for winners of the ARISE FOR YOU challenge?
a) Rs. 5 lakhs
b) Rs. 7.5 lakhs
c) Rs. 10 lakhs
d) Rs. 12.5 lakhs
e) Rs. 15 lakhs
Answer: c) Rs. 10 lakhs

19. Which countries signed an MoU for technical cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors in August 2025?
a) India and Nepal
b) India and Bhutan
c) India and Sri Lanka
d) India and Bangladesh
e) India and Maldives
Answer: b) India and Bhutan

20. Where was the MoU between India and Bhutan for agriculture cooperation signed?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Thimphu, Bhutan
c) Kathmandu, Nepal
d) Colombo, Sri Lanka
e) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Answer: b) Thimphu, Bhutan

21. What is the name of the co-branded credit card launched by SBI Card and Flipkart?
a) Flipkart Axis Credit Card
b) Flipkart SBI Credit Card
c) Flipkart HDFC Credit Card
d) Flipkart ICICI Credit Card
e) Flipkart Kotak Credit Card
Answer: b) Flipkart SBI Credit Card

22. On which platforms is the Flipkart SBI Credit Card available?
a) Mastercard and VISA
b) RuPay and Mastercard
c) VISA and Amex
d) RuPay and Amex
e) Mastercard and Diners Club
Answer: a) Mastercard and VISA

23. What is the cashback percentage offered on spends made on Myntra with the Flipkart SBI Credit Card?
a) 5%
b) 6%
c) 7.5%
d) 8%
e) 10%
Answer: c) 7.5%

24. Which organizations launched India’s first EMI-driven credit card?
a) SBI Card and Flipkart
b) Unity Small Finance Bank and BharatPe
c) HDFC Bank and Paytm
d) ICICI Bank and Amazon
e) Axis Bank and PhonePe
Answer: b) Unity Small Finance Bank and BharatPe

25. What is the minimum annual income required for salaried individuals to be eligible for the Unity Bank BharatPe Credit Card?
a) Rs. 1.5 lakh
b) Rs. 2.0 lakh
c) Rs. 2.5 lakh
d) Rs. 3.0 lakh
e) Rs. 3.5 lakh
Answer: c) Rs. 2.5 lakh

26. Which Indian airline became the fourth to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in August 2025?
a) Vistara
b) Air India Express
c) GoAir
d) Akasa Air
e) Star Air
Answer: b) Air India Express

27. Who was appointed as India’s Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in August 2025?
a) Raghuram Rajan
b) Urjit Patel
c) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
d) Arvind Subramanian
e) Shaktikanta Das
Answer: b) Urjit Patel

28. What is the tenure of Urjit Patel’s appointment as India’s ED at the IMF?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
e) 6 years
Answer: b) 3 years

29. Who received a one-year tenure extension as Chairman and CEO of the Indian Railway Board in August 2025?
a) Vinod Kumar Yadav
b) Satish Kumar
c) Suneet Sharma
d) V.K. Tripathi
e) Anil Kumar Lahoti
Answer: b) Satish Kumar

30. Which companies launched satellites onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket as part of the NAOS mission?
a) ISRO and Antrix
b) Pixxel and Dhruva Space
c) Skyroot and Agnikul
d) Bellatrix and SpaceKidz
e) NSIL and IN-SPACe
Answer: b) Pixxel and Dhruva Space

31. What is the altitude at which Pixxel’s Firefly satellites operate in a Sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit?
a) 450 km
b) 500 km
c) 550 km
d) 600 km
e) 650 km
Answer: c) 550 km

32. Who were named as India’s flag bearers for the World Para Athletics Championships 2025?
a) Sumit Antil and Avani Lekhara
b) Dharambir Nain and Preeti Pal
c) Mariyappan Thangavelu and Ekta Bhyan
d) Bhavina Patel and Praveen Kumar
e) Deepa Malik and Devendra Jhajharia
Answer: b) Dharambir Nain and Preeti Pal

33. Where is the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 scheduled to be held?
a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
b) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
c) Bengaluru, Karnataka
d) Kolkata, West Bengal
e) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi

34. Who finished as the runner-up in the Diamond League Final 2025 held in Zurich?
a) Julian Weber
b) Neeraj Chopra
c) Keshorn Walcott
d) Anderson Peters
e) Julius Yego
Answer: b) Neeraj Chopra

35. What was the best throw distance of Neeraj Chopra in the Diamond League Final 2025?
a) 82.01 m
b) 83.50 m
c) 84.95 m
d) 85.01 m
e) 91.57 m
Answer: d) 85.01 m

36. When is the International Day Against Nuclear Tests observed annually?
a) August 27
b) August 28
c) August 29
d) August 30
e) August 31
Answer: c) August 29

37. Which country introduced the resolution to declare August 29 as the International Day Against Nuclear Tests?
a) India
b) Kazakhstan
c) Russia
d) United States
e) Japan
Answer: b) Kazakhstan

38. What is the significance of August 29 in relation to the International Day Against Nuclear Tests?
a) First nuclear test conducted
b) Closure of Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site
c) Signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
d) Establishment of the United Nations
e) First observation of the day
Answer: b) Closure of Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site

39. On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
a) August 27
b) August 28
c) August 29
d) August 30
e) August 31
Answer: c) August 29

40. Who is National Sports Day in India celebrated to honor?
a) Milkha Singh
b) P.T. Usha
c) Major Dhyan Chand
d) Sachin Tendulkar
e) Kapil Dev
Answer: c) Major Dhyan Chand

National Affairs

PMJDY Milestone: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed 11 years on August 28, 2025. The scheme, aimed at financial inclusion, now has over 56.16 crore accounts with total deposits of Rs. 2.67 lakh crore. A key highlight is that 56% of these accounts belong to women, and over 38.68 crore RuPay debit cards have been issued.
Annual Survey of Industries (ASI): The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the results for the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2023-24. Tamil Nadu topped the list with the most factories (15.43% of the total) and the highest number of people employed. However, Maharashtra led in Gross Value Added (GVA), and Gujarat had the highest fixed capital and output.
National Action Plan on Glanders: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) issued a revised National Action Plan on Glanders, a contagious disease in equines. The revised plan reduces the infected zone from 5 km to 2 km and the surveillance area from 5-25 km to 2-10 km, aiming for more targeted prevention and control.
“IndiaAI in Action” Podcast: The Startup Policy Forum, in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission, launched the “IndiaAI in Action” podcast series. The podcast will feature Indian startup founders who are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create business and social impact. The first season includes founders from companies like Razorpay and ixigo.
India-Philippines MoU: The Satcom Industry Association-India (SIA-India) and the Electronic Industry Association of the Philippines Inc. (EIAPI) signed an MoU to enhance collaboration in electronics, space, and satellite communication. The agreement aims to foster joint research and product development, building on India’s strong electronics manufacturing base.
“ARISE FOR YOU” Challenge: HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub launched “ARISE FOR YOU,” an innovation and entrepreneurship challenge for students. The program, which aims to promote entrepreneurial spirit, will culminate in a grand finale in March 2026, with winners receiving grants of up to Rs. 10 lakhs.

International Affairs

India-Bhutan Agricultural MoU: India and Bhutan signed an MoU for technical cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors. The agreement, signed in Thimphu, aims to strengthen collaboration in areas such as agricultural research, livestock health, and post-harvest management, reflecting a shared commitment to food security and rural prosperity.

Banking & Finance

Flipkart SBI Credit Card: SBI Card and Flipkart launched a co-branded credit card, the ‘Flipkart SBI Credit Card’, offering cash-back benefits. The card provides 7.5% cash back on Myntra and 5% on Flipkart, Shopsy, and Cleartrip. It also features an auto-credit cash-back facility.
Unity Bank & BharatPe Credit Card: Unity Small Finance Bank and BharatPe launched India’s first EMI-driven RuPay credit card. The ‘Unity Bank BharatPe Credit Card’ automatically converts monthly unpaid transactions above Rs. 1,000 into EMIs, aiming to provide transparent credit access and help users avoid high-interest revolving debt.

Economy & Business

Air India Express Joins IATA: Air India Express became the fourth Indian airline to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA), following Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. This membership grants the airline access to global standards and key industry systems, which will improve the passenger experience and interline connectivity.

Appointments & Resignations

Urjit Patel at IMF: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of former RBI Governor Dr. Urjit Patel as the new Executive Director (ED) representing India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). His tenure will be for three years.
Satish Kumar’s Tenure Extension: The tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and CEO of the Indian Railway Board has been extended for one year. He is the first person from the Scheduled Castes (SC) community to hold this position.

Science & Technology

Indian Satellites on SpaceX Falcon-9: Indian companies Pixxel and Dhruva Space successfully launched their satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket as part of the National Advanced Optical System (NAOS) mission. Pixxel deployed three new “Firefly” hyperspectral imaging satellites, completing the first phase of its constellation, while Dhruva Space launched its LEAP-01 satellite carrying Australian payloads.

Sports

World Para Athletics Championships Flag Bearers: Paralympians Dharambir (gold medalist in Club Throw) and Preeti Pal (bronze medalist in 100m and 200m) were chosen as the flag bearers for the Indian contingent at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi. This is the first time India is hosting the event.
Neeraj Chopra’s Diamond League Finish: Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Diamond League Final 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland, with a best throw of 85.01m. Germany’s Julian Weber won the event with a personal best of 91.57m.

Important Days

International Day Against Nuclear Tests: Observed annually on August 29, this day raises awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapon tests. The date commemorates the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Kazakhstan in 1991. The 2025 observance marks the 16th anniversary of the day.
National Sports Day: Celebrated annually on August 29 to honor the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This year’s celebration, the 14th since its inception in 2012, is part of a three-day “Fit India Mission” event called ‘Jan Andolan 2025’. Additionally, India’s first Mondo Track was inaugurated at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on this day.

Current Affairs Today: 30 August 2025