Daily Current Affairs August 15

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August 15 | Daily Current Affairs 2025

Sports – Daily Current Affairs August 15

1. Which bird was unveiled as the mascot for the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025?
A) Indian Peacock
B) Himalayan Kingfisher
C) Snow Pigeon
D) Golden Oriole
E) Bar-headed Goose
Answer: B) Himalayan Kingfisher

Event and Location:

• Event: Mascot and logo launch for Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF)
• Location: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
• Date: August 14, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Himalayan Kingfisher mascot and official logo of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 were unveiled in Srinagar ahead of the event scheduled at Dal Lake from August 21–23.
• Objectives:
  • To promote eco-friendly water sports, encourage youth participation in adventure sports, and enhance sports tourism in Jammu & Kashmir through the Khelo India platform.

Important Terms Explained:

• Khelo India:
  • A flagship sports development initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, aiming to strengthen grassroots-level participation and infrastructure in various sports across India.
• Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF):
  • The first water sports-focused event under the Khelo India banner, featuring medal events like rowing, canoeing, kayaking, and demo events like water skiing and dragon boat race.
• Sports Authority of India (SAI):
  • An apex national sports body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, responsible for promoting and managing sports training, infrastructure, and talent scouting.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs August 15

2. What is the expected outcome of the next generation GST reforms announced by PM Modi?
A) Increase in GST slabs
B) Hike in indirect tax on luxury goods
C) Substantial tax relief for common people and MSMEs
D) Removal of GST on all products
E) Complete rollback of GST system
Answer: C) Substantial tax relief for common people and MSMEs

Event and Location:

• Event: PM Modi announces upcoming GST rate cuts under next generation GST reforms
• Location: India (National – announced from Red Fort, New Delhi)
• Date: August 15, 2025 (to be implemented by Diwali 2025)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • To implement next-generation GST reforms aimed at reducing tax rates, especially on items used by the common man, and to provide relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
• Objectives:
  • To make daily-use goods cheaper, ease the tax burden on citizens, stimulate consumer demand, and boost the economic contribution of MSMEs through a simplified and rationalized GST regime.

Important Terms Explained:

• GST (Goods and Services Tax):
  • A comprehensive indirect tax introduced on July 1, 2017, which subsumes central and state taxes like VAT, excise, and service tax, creating a unified tax structure across India.
• Next Generation GST Reforms:
  • Refers to the upcoming restructuring of GST rates and slabs, involving simplification, reduction in tax rates on essential items, and rationalisation to improve compliance and economic efficiency.
• MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises):
  • Key contributors to India’s GDP and employment. Lower GST rates aim to reduce their tax compliance burden and improve profitability, ensuring sectoral growth and formalisation.
• Group of Ministers (GoM):
  • A panel of state finance ministers constituted to evaluate and recommend changes in GST rate structure, slab rationalisation, and overall system efficiency.

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3. What is unique about the newly launched DSP Nifty500 Flexicap Quality 30 Index Fund?
A) It only invests in government bonds
B) It is India’s first passive flexi-cap index fund
C) It excludes small-cap companies entirely
D) It follows actively managed strategies only
E) It allocates 80% to foreign equities
Answer: B) It is India’s first passive flexi-cap index fund

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of DSP Nifty500 Flexicap Quality 30 Index Fund
• Location: Mumbai, India
• Date: August 7, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • DSP Mutual Fund has launched a new fund offering (NFO) for a passive flexi-cap index fund that tracks a unique index selecting top 10 quality companies each from large, mid, and small-cap segments of the Nifty-500 Index.
• Objectives:
  • To provide retail investors a low-cost, rule-based investment option combining quality stock selection with dynamic market capitalization exposure, aiming for long-term returns with quarterly rebalancing.

Important Terms Explained:

• Flexi-cap Fund:
  • A mutual fund scheme that invests across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks, offering flexibility to switch allocations based on market dynamics.
• Passive Investing:
  • An investment approach where the fund mirrors a market index or a pre-defined strategy without active stock selection or frequent trading, ensuring lower expense ratios and transparency.
• Nifty-500 Index:
  • A broad-based stock market index representing the top 500 companies listed on the NSE by market capitalization, covering large, mid, and small caps.
• Quality Factor:
  • In investment terms, a strategy that selects stocks based on fundamentally strong parameters such as high Return on Equity (ROE), low debt, and consistent earnings growth.

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4. What is the primary objective of the partnership between Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance and Geojit Financial Services?
A) To launch a new mutual fund scheme
B) To offer health insurance across India
C) To expand retail life insurance offerings via Geojit’s network
D) To digitize Geojit’s investment platforms
E) To merge their financial operations
Answer: C) To expand retail life insurance offerings via Geojit’s network

Event and Location:

• Event: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance partners with Geojit Financial Services
• Location: Nationwide coverage via Geojit’s 502 branches
• Date: August 7, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Geojit Financial Services to provide retail life insurance products through Geojit’s branch network.
• Objectives:
  • To expand the reach of life insurance solutions like term plans, ULIPs, retirement and savings products by tapping into Geojit’s customer base of over 15 lakh across India.

Important Terms Explained:

• ULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plan):
  • A hybrid financial product that combines insurance coverage and investment, where a portion of the premium goes towards life cover and the rest is invested in equity or debt markets.
• Term Plan:
  • A pure life insurance product that offers financial coverage for a specified period. If the insured dies during the term, the nominee gets the death benefit.
• Strategic Partnership:
  • A long-term alliance between two firms to leverage mutual strengths — in this case, Bajaj Allianz’s insurance portfolio and Geojit’s distribution network.

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs August 15

5. Which global credit rating agency upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating in August 2025?
A) Moody’s
B) Fitch Ratings
C) CRISIL
D) S&P Global
E) CARE Ratings
Answer: D) S&P Global

Event and Location:

• Event: S&P Global upgrades India’s sovereign credit rating
• Location: Mumbai, India
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • S&P Global upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating, reflecting improved macroeconomic fundamentals and placing India on par with other leading emerging markets such as Indonesia and Mexico.
• Objectives:
  • To acknowledge India’s fiscal consolidation, policy credibility, and economic stability, thereby lowering the cost of borrowings, encouraging foreign inflows, and promoting long-term investment confidence.

Important Terms Explained:

• S&P Global (Standard & Poor’s):
  • One of the world’s leading credit rating agencies that assesses the creditworthiness of countries and corporations, influencing global investor sentiment and borrowing costs.
• Sovereign Credit Rating:
  • A measure of a country’s ability to meet its debt obligations, used by global investors to assess risk and return when investing in a nation’s assets.
• Net Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio:
  • An economic metric that compares a country’s total debt with its GDP; lower ratios suggest better fiscal health and can lead to credit rating upgrades.
• Externalities (in economics):
  • Unintended side effects of an economic activity—positive externalities from a rating upgrade include capital inflow, stable currency, and lower borrowing costs.

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6. Which of the following financial institutions was among those upgraded by S&P in August 2025?
A) LIC Housing Finance
B) Bandhan Bank
C) Tata Capital
D) IDFC First Bank
E) Indiabulls Housing
Answer: C) Tata Capital

Event and Location:

• Event: S&P upgrades credit ratings of 7 Indian banks and 3 NBFCs
• Location: India (financial sector)
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • S&P Global Ratings upgraded the long-term issuer credit ratings of 10 major Indian financial institutions, following India’s sovereign rating upgrade. This includes 7 banks and 3 NBFCs.
• Objectives:
  • To reflect the improved creditworthiness and economic resilience of Indian banks and NBFCs, backed by strong growth prospects, better asset quality, and improved bad loan recovery mechanisms.

Important Terms Explained:

• S&P Global Ratings:
  • A leading global credit rating agency that assesses the financial strength of entities and nations, influencing borrowing costs and investor sentiment.
• BBB/Stable/A-2 Rating:
  • A BBB long-term rating indicates adequate capacity to meet financial commitments, though somewhat vulnerable to adverse conditions. A-2 is a short-term rating reflecting satisfactory financial strength.
• Stand-Alone Credit Profile (SACP):
  • An S&P measure of a financial institution’s creditworthiness without government or external support, reflecting its internal strength and risk management.
• NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company):
  • A financial institution that offers banking services like loans and asset financing but does not hold a banking license, such as Bajaj Finance, Tata Capital, and L&T Finance.

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7. What was the originating earnings recorded by Southern Railway (SR) in FY 2024-25?
A) ₹10,842 crore
B) ₹11,950 crore
C) ₹12,659 crore
D) ₹13,210 crore
E) ₹12,302 crore
Answer: C) ₹12,659 crore

Event and Location:

• Event: Southern Railway registers 4.5% growth in originating earnings for FY25
• Location: Southern Railway Zone (Headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
• Date: August 15, 2025 (reported during Independence Day speech)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Southern Railway aimed to enhance earnings, improve punctuality, increase train speed, and develop infrastructure in FY 2024–25.
• Objectives:
  • To meet the growing transportation demand by augmenting train capacity, upgrading rolling stock, improving punctuality, and expanding rail infrastructure while increasing revenue generation.

Important Terms Explained:

• Originating Earnings:
  • Total revenue generated from passengers and freight originating within a railway zone. It reflects the zone’s income from its own operations without accounting for earnings from transit or destination traffic.
• LHB Coaches (Linke Hofmann Busch):
  • Modern, safer, and faster coaches designed with German technology, replacing older ICF coaches to improve safety and passenger comfort.
• Vande Bharat Trains:
  • India’s premium semi-high-speed trains designed for comfort, speed, and energy efficiency. Upgrading to longer rakes enhances capacity.
• Punctuality Rate:
  • The percentage of trains arriving and departing on time, used as a key indicator of operational efficiency in Indian Railways.

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs August 15

8. Which of the following schemes was highlighted by PM Modi in his Independence Day 2025 speech as a symbol of women’s empowerment?
A) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
B) Namo Drone Didi
C) Make in India
D) Ayushman Bharat
E) Swachh Bharat Mission
Answer: B) Namo Drone Didi

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of Gallantry Awards and PM Modi’s Independence Day speech
• Location: India (Red Fort, New Delhi)
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • 127 Gallantry Awards were conferred on Indian armed forces and security personnel, including those who participated in Operation Sindoor, and PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day with emphasis on women empowerment.
• Objectives:
  • To recognize the bravery and distinguished service of personnel in recent military operations and to highlight government initiatives for the socio-economic upliftment of women across sectors.

Awards Table – Gallantry and Distinguished Service (Independence Day 2025)

Total Awards Summary:

• Total Gallantry Awards: 127
• Total Distinguished Service Decorations: 40

Important Terms Explained:

• Operation Sindoor: A strategic cross-border operation conducted by Indian forces targeting terror and military assets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, three months before Independence Day 2025.
• Namo Drone Didi: A central government initiative aimed at training women Self-Help Group (SHG) members to operate drones for agricultural and rural applications, promoting women-led technology integration in rural India.
• Lakhpati Didi: A flagship program under the Ministry of Rural Development aimed at transforming SHG women into micro-entrepreneurs by enabling them to earn ₹1 lakh or more annually, targeting 3 crore such women by 2027.

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Defence – Daily Current Affairs August 15

9. Which Italian naval vessel conducted PASSEX with INS Tamal during its visit to Naples in August 2025?
A) ITS Cavour
B) ITS Garibaldi
C) ITS Trieste
D) ITS Roma
E) ITS Andrea Doria
Answer: C) ITS Trieste

Event and Location:

• Event: Port visit of INS Tamal to Naples, Italy, and joint PASSEX with Italian Navy
• Location: Naples, Italy
• Date: August 13–15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • INS Tamal, India’s newly commissioned stealth frigate, visited Naples on its return journey from Russia, where it was commissioned on July 1, 2025. The visit featured a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Italian Navy’s ITS Trieste and a series of bilateral defence interactions.
• Objectives:
  • To strengthen the India–Italy Strategic Partnership established in 2023, promote interoperability, enhance naval diplomacy, and celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day abroad through cultural and defence engagements.

Important Terms Explained:

• INS Tamal:
  • A new-generation stealth frigate inducted into the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025, designed for surface warfare, anti-submarine operations, and enhanced maritime security.
• PASSEX (Passage Exercise):
  • A naval drill conducted between two navies when one ship is transiting or visiting a port. It involves communication exercises, tactical manoeuvres, and coordination drills to enhance naval interoperability.
• ITS Trieste:
  • A Landing Platform Dock (LPD) of the Italian Navy, designed for amphibious operations, aircraft handling, and multinational exercises.
• Strategic Partnership (India–Italy):
  • Elevated in 2023, this partnership focuses on defence, energy, technology, and multilateral cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties between India and Italy.

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10. Which two Indian naval ships are participating in SLINEX-25 held in Sri Lanka in August 2025?
A) INS Vikrant and INS Kiltan
B) INS Trikand and INS Shakti
C) INS Rana and INS Jyoti
D) INS Talwar and INS Kolkata
E) INS Satpura and INS Sahyadri
Answer: C) INS Rana and INS Jyoti

Event and Location:

• Event: 12th edition of SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise)
• Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka (Harbour Phase); Adjacent seas (Sea Phase)
• Date: August 14–18, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • INS Rana (Guided Missile Destroyer) and INS Jyoti (Fleet Tanker) arrived in Colombo to participate in SLINEX-25, a bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka. The drill includes both harbour and sea phases, involving professional and operational engagements.
• Objectives:
  • To enhance interoperability, promote maritime cooperation, exchange best practices, and deepen strategic trust between the two navies as part of India’s MAHASAGAR vision.

Important Terms Explained:

• SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise):
  • A bilateral naval drill held annually or biennially since 2005, aiming to improve coordination and cooperation between the Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy in maritime security and joint operations.
• INS Rana:
  • A Rajput-class Guided Missile Destroyer of the Indian Navy, capable of surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile operations.
• INS Jyoti:
  • A fleet replenishment tanker of the Indian Navy, responsible for providing logistics and fuel support to naval ships during extended missions.
• MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions):
  • India’s strategic maritime initiative focused on enhancing regional cooperation, security, and growth in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
• VBSS (Visit, Board, Search and Seizure):
  • A maritime security operation to inspect and, if necessary, detain ships involved in illegal activities at sea.

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11. What is the primary goal of the Sudarshan Chakra air defence system announced by PM Modi?
A) Replace India’s nuclear arsenal
B) Counter global cyber threats
C) Protect strategic locations using indigenous technology
D) Enable intercontinental missile capability
E) Expand India’s civil aviation reach
Answer: C) Protect strategic locations using indigenous technology

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of Sudarshan Chakra – India’s indigenous air defence system
• Location: Red Fort, New Delhi (National scope)
• Date: August 15, 2025 (Independence Day address)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • To develop Sudarshan Chakra, an advanced multi-layered indigenous air defence system by 2035, under the supervision of DRDO.
• Objectives:
  • To strengthen India’s strategic defence architecture, protect critical installations, counter emerging aerial threats like missiles and drones, and reduce reliance on foreign defence systems through Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance).

Important Terms Explained:

• Sudarshan Chakra (Air Defence System):
  • A proposed indigenous air defence system inspired by Lord Krishna’s mythological weapon, aimed at securing India’s skies against missile, drone, and air-based threats by 2035.
• Operation Sindoor:
  • A decisive military operation conducted by India in May 2025 in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam (April 22). The mission involved deep strikes into Pakistan and PoK, eliminating over 100 terrorists and key terror bases.
• S-400 Triumf System:
  • A long-range surface-to-air missile system acquired from Russia, currently part of India’s defence arsenal. Played a vital role in Operation Sindoor, and often dubbed as the temporary “Sudarshan Chakra” by Indian forces.
• Project Kusha:
  • DRDO’s classified air defence project aimed at developing a next-generation system to surpass capabilities of imported platforms like the S-400.
• DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation):
  • India’s premier agency for military research, responsible for indigenous defence system development including missiles, radars, and electronic warfare systems.
• Indus Waters Treaty Suspension:
  • India’s strategic stance to put the treaty in abeyance, asserting that “blood and water cannot flow together”, in response to Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism.

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12. What was a key focus area in the bilateral defence meeting between India and Nigeria held in August 2025?
A) Solar energy cooperation
B) Space exploration partnership
C) Maritime cooperation and anti-piracy
D) Agricultural research collaboration
E) Tourism and cultural exchange
Answer: C) Maritime cooperation and anti-piracy

Event and Location:

• Event: Bilateral defence meeting between India and Nigeria
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: August 12, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to discuss expanding defence cooperation.
• Objectives:
  • The aim was to explore joint collaboration opportunities in counter-terrorism training, maritime security, defence R&D, anti-piracy operations, and industry cooperation between the two nations.

Important Terms Explained:

• Counter-terrorism training:
  • Capacity-building exercises and shared expertise to equip armed forces in preventing and responding to terrorism threats.
• Maritime cooperation:
  • Strategic defence collaboration in areas such as anti-piracy patrols, joint naval exercises, and hydrography to ensure secure sea lanes.
• Defence industry cooperation:
  • Engagements between governments and private firms to promote defence exports, equipment production, and technology sharing.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs August 15

13. Where was the 10th Meeting of the AITIGA Joint Committee held in August 2025?
A) Jakarta
B) Kuala Lumpur
C) Bangkok
D) New Delhi
E) Hyderabad
Answer: D) New Delhi

Event and Location:

• Event: 10th Meeting of the AITIGA Joint Committee
• Location: Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, India
• Date: August 10–14, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • India hosted the 10th round of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee, along with seven Sub-Committee meetings focused on reviewing and updating the trade agreement.
• Objectives:
  • To enhance trade facilitation, simplify customs procedures, improve market access, and modernize trade rules between India and ASEAN Member States under the AITIGA framework.

Important Terms Explained:

• AITIGA (ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement):
  • A free trade agreement signed in 2009 between India and ASEAN to facilitate tariff liberalization, improve trade flows, and boost economic cooperation.
• ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations):
  • A regional intergovernmental organization comprising 10 Southeast Asian nations, promoting regional stability, economic growth, and integration.
• Sub-Committees of AITIGA:
  • Specialized working groups within AITIGA, including:
    • SC-CPTF: Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation
    • SC-LII: Legal and Institutional Issues
    • SC-NTMA: National Treatment and Market Access
    • SC-SPS: Sanitary and Phytosanitary
    • SC-ROO: Rules of Origin
    • SC-STRACAP: Standards and Conformity Assessment
    • SC-TR: Trade Remedies

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Schemes – Daily Current Affairs August 15

14. What is the total financial outlay announced for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana in August 2025?
A) ₹50,000 crore
B) ₹75,000 crore
C) ₹1 lakh crore
D) ₹1.25 lakh crore
E) ₹2 lakh crore
Answer: C) ₹1 lakh crore

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
• Location: Red Fort, New Delhi, India
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) with a financial outlay of ₹1 lakh crore during his 12th Independence Day address, aiming to create 3.5 crore jobs over two years.
• Objectives:
  • To generate large-scale employment opportunities, support first-time employees, incentivize employers, and promote the formalization of India’s workforce, with special attention to the manufacturing sector.

Important Terms Explained:

• Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY):
  • A central employment generation scheme launched in 2025 to benefit 3.5 crore youth, with two parts: incentives for first-time employees and for employers generating new jobs.
• EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation):
  • A statutory body under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, providing social security benefits including provident fund and pension for salaried employees.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT):
  • A mechanism to transfer subsidies or payments directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts, ensuring transparency and efficiency in government schemes.
• Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS):
  • A payment system linked with Aadhaar, enabling secure and verified direct transfers to beneficiaries.

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15. What is the primary objective of Mission Sudarshan Chakra announced by PM Modi in August 2025?
A) To develop AI-based education
B) To expand India’s renewable energy base
C) To protect critical establishments using indigenous technology
D) To promote exports from Indian MSMEs
E) To increase employment in rural areas
Answer: C) To protect critical establishments using indigenous technology

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra for national security
• Location: Red Fort, New Delhi, India
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • PM Narendra Modi unveiled Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a decade-long national security initiative aimed at protecting India’s critical infrastructure through indigenous, research-based, multi-layered technological solutions.
• Objectives:
  • To enhance strategic self-reliance, establish an integrated national security architecture, and proactively secure India’s vital assets against cyber threats, surveillance gaps, and physical sabotage, while promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence and innovation.

Important Terms Explained:

• Mission Sudarshan Chakra:
  • A 10-year strategic initiative launched in 2025 to protect India’s key installations using indigenous technology, combining surveillance, cyber protection, and physical security layers.
• Indigenous Technology:
  • Technology that is developed within the country using domestic research, innovation, and production, aimed at reducing foreign dependency and boosting national capability.
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat:
  • A central government campaign launched in 2020 to promote self-reliance across all sectors including defence, manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and critical technologies.
• Cyber Warfare:
  • A form of conflict involving digital attacks on critical information systems, networks, or infrastructure, often conducted by state or non-state actors.

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16. How many crore jobs are targeted to be created under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana over two years?
A) 1.5 crore
B) 2.2 crore
C) 2.8 crore
D) 3.5 crore
E) 4 crore
Answer: D) 3.5 crore

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY)
• Location: Red Fort, New Delhi
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • PM Modi announced the launch of PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana with a financial outlay of ₹1 lakh crore to support employment generation through incentives to both first-time employees and job-creating employers.
• Objectives:
  • To create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years, promote formal employment, encourage financial literacy, and support manufacturing-led employment growth through direct government incentives.

Important Terms Explained:

• Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY):
  • A 2025 government employment scheme to provide dual incentives—₹15,000 to first-time employees and ₹3,000/month to employers—for generating and sustaining formal jobs.
• EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation):
  • A statutory body under the Ministry of Labour & Employment that manages social security schemes like provident fund and pension for salaried employees.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT):
  • A central government mechanism to send money directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts using Aadhaar-linked systems, improving transparency.
• Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS):
  • An Aadhaar-enabled payment platform for secure, fast, and verified financial transfers to eligible recipients under welfare schemes.

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17. Which welfare scheme launched by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu offers free bus travel for women in APSRTC buses?
A) Mahila Yatra
B) Stree Shakti
C) Shakti Path
D) Nari Suraksha
E) Janani Express
Answer: B) Stree Shakti

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Stree Shakti Scheme for free bus travel
• Location: Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu formally launched the Stree Shakti scheme, offering free APSRTC bus travel to women, girls, and transgenders across the state in select bus categories.
• Objectives:
  • To empower women through free mobility, ease financial burden on households, and promote inclusive public transport access as part of the state’s Super Six Welfare Schemes.

Important Terms Explained:

• Stree Shakti Scheme:
  • A 2025 flagship women welfare scheme in Andhra Pradesh that provides free bus travel to eligible women, girls, and transgenders in five categories of APSRTC buses within the state.
• APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation):
  • The state-owned road transport corporation operating bus services across Andhra Pradesh, offering services ranging from rural connectivity to metro express operations.
• Super Six Welfare Schemes:
  • A package of six key welfare schemes announced by the NDA-led Andhra Pradesh Government under CM Naidu during the 2024 state elections, aimed at social upliftment and economic relief.

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18. Which Central Government scheme has the highest approved funding for Kerala’s fisheries sector between 2020–21 and 2024–25?
A) Blue Revolution Scheme
B) Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund
C) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
D) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana
E) Kisan Credit Card for Fisheries
Answer: C) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Event and Location:

• Event: Approval of multiple fisheries development schemes in Kerala
• Location: Kerala
• Date: 5 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Department of Fisheries, GoI, has implemented various fisheries schemes in Kerala such as PMMSY, Blue Revolution, FIDF, and PM-MKSSY, with project approvals amounting to ₹1790 crore over the last 10 years.
• Objectives:
  • To boost fish production, support value chains, improve livelihoods, promote sustainable aquaculture, and ensure socio-economic well-being and security for fishers and fish farmers.

Important Terms Explained:

• Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY):
  • A flagship scheme aimed at enhancing fish production, infrastructure, value chain development, and welfare of fishers.
• FIDF (Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund):
  • A scheme providing financial assistance to build fisheries infrastructure across states and UTs.
• Kisan Credit Card (KCC) for Fisheries:
  • An extension of the agricultural credit facility to fishers and fish farmers for meeting working capital needs.
• PM-MKSSY (Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana):
  • A sub-scheme launched in 2023 to support fishers and fish farmers via targeted interventions in sustainability, livelihood, and resource conservation.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs August 15

19. Which former Prime Minister’s record did Narendra Modi surpass by delivering his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech in 2025?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Manmohan Singh
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
E) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: C) Indira Gandhi

Event and Location:

• Event: PM Narendra Modi delivered his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech
• Location: Red Fort, New Delhi, India
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation from the Red Fort for the 12th consecutive year on the occasion of Independence Day.
• Objectives:
  • To commemorate India’s Independence Day, highlight key governance achievements, propose future initiatives, and uphold the tradition of Prime Ministerial national addresses on August 15.

Important Terms Explained:

• Independence Day Address:
  • An annual tradition in India where the Prime Minister delivers a speech from the Red Fort on August 15, discussing national achievements, challenges, and major policy directions.
• Red Fort:
  • A historic fort in Delhi from where India’s Prime Ministers address the nation every Independence Day since 1947. It symbolizes sovereignty and national pride.
• Uniform Civil Code (UCC):
  • A proposed legal framework aiming to replace personal laws based on religious scriptures and customs with a common set governing every citizen, ensuring equality and secularism.

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20. Which Indian initiative facilitated the export of Kargil apricots to Saudi Arabia in August 2025?
A) Make in India
B) Vocal for Local
C) One District One Product
D) Atmanirbhar Bharat
E) Bharat Brand
Answer: C) One District One Product

Event and Location:

• Event: Export launch of Kargil apricots in Saudi Arabia
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Premium-quality apricots from Kargil, Ladakh were officially introduced in Saudi Arabia’s retail market for the first time, during the 79th Independence Day celebrations at Lulu Hypermarket, Riyadh.
• Objectives:
  • To promote unique Indian agricultural products internationally under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative and to strengthen India-Saudi Arabia trade relations in the agri-export sector.

Important Terms Explained:

• One District One Product (ODOP):
  • A Government of India initiative under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry that promotes unique, region-specific products from every Indian district to boost local economies and exports.
• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA):
  • A statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for promoting the export of agricultural and processed food products from India.
• Lulu Hypermarket:
  • One of the largest retail chains in the Gulf region, headquartered in the UAE, which actively partners with Indian authorities to promote Indian products in the Middle East.

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21. How long was PM Modi’s Independence Day speech in 2025, the longest ever by any Indian Prime Minister?
A) 83 minutes
B) 90 minutes
C) 98 minutes
D) 103 minutes
E) 1 hour 43 minutes
Answer: E) 1 hour 43 minutes

Event and Location:

• Event: PM Modi delivers the longest-ever Independence Day speech
• Location: Red Fort, New Delhi, India
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a record-breaking Independence Day address lasting 1 hour and 43 minutes, surpassing all previous prime ministers in speech length and detail.
• Objectives:
  • To narrate a comprehensive decade-long national growth story, covering areas such as economic reform, digital transformation, youth empowerment, and India’s global rise, while setting a new standard in political communication.

Important Terms Explained:

• Independence Day Speech:
  • An annual address delivered by the Prime Minister of India from the Red Fort on August 15, reflecting on national achievements, challenges, and future policy directions.
• Digital Sovereignty:
  • Refers to a nation’s ability to control its digital infrastructure, data, and cyberspace, ensuring that critical digital assets and platforms are governed and stored domestically.
• Youth Empowerment:
  • Government initiatives aimed at providing skills, opportunities, and platforms for young Indians to contribute meaningfully to the economy and society.

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22. Which mission announced by PM Modi in 2025 aims to secure India’s future through indigenous technology and defence self-reliance?
A) National Innovation Grid
B) Bharat Nirman Abhiyan
C) Mission Sudarshan Chakra
D) Shreshtha Bharat Yatra
E) Digital Swavlamban Mission
Answer: C) Mission Sudarshan Chakra

Event and Location:

• Event: PM Modi outlines Atmanirbhar Bharat as the core pillar of national progress
• Location: Red Fort, New Delhi, India
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • During his 79th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Atmanirbhar Bharat as the bedrock of Viksit Bharat 2047, unveiling strategic initiatives in defence, energy, technology, manufacturing, and agriculture to accelerate India’s path to self-reliance.
• Objectives:
  • To build a self-sufficient and resilient India through indigenous innovation, reduce dependency on imports, promote strategic autonomy in critical sectors, and empower Indian citizens and industries to lead global growth by 2047.

Important Terms Explained:

• Atmanirbhar Bharat:
  • Launched in 2020, this initiative promotes self-reliance across sectors like defence, healthcare, infrastructure, and technology by increasing domestic production, innovation, and reducing foreign dependence.
• Mission Sudarshan Chakra:
  • A 10-year indigenous defence initiative announced in 2025 to protect key national establishments using layered, tech-enabled security frameworks, with strong mythological and strategic symbolism.
• National Critical Minerals Mission:
  • A national mission to explore 1,200 sites for rare earths and strategic minerals vital for defence, renewable energy, and electronics, ensuring control over essential resources.
• Digital Sovereignty:
  • Ensures that India’s digital infrastructure, data, and platforms are owned, operated, and regulated indigenously to protect national security and user privacy.
• National Deepwater Exploration Mission:
  • A long-term mission to harness India’s deep-sea energy resources, reducing foreign fuel dependence and promoting energy security.
• Vocal for Local:
  • A citizen-led call to prioritize Indian-made goods, promoting entrepreneurship, Swadeshi pride, and strengthening India’s domestic industrial ecosystem.

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23. What is the primary objective of the Khelo Bharat Neeti announced by PM Modi in 2025?
A) Increase ticket sales at national sports events
B) Promote Indian sports goods in foreign markets
C) Build a complete sports ecosystem from school to Olympic level
D) Launch a new cricket league for rural youth
E) Replace Khelo India with a new digital platform
Answer: C) Build a complete sports ecosystem from school to Olympic level

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of Khelo Bharat Neeti as part of National Sports Policy
• Location: Red Fort, New Delhi
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • PM Modi announced Khelo Bharat Neeti 2025 under a new National Sports Policy, designed to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem—from grassroots participation to Olympic-level excellence.
• Objectives:
  • To provide infrastructure, training, coaching, and access to quality equipment across rural and urban areas, nurturing talent and building India as a global sports powerhouse.

Important Terms Explained:

• Khelo Bharat Neeti:
  • A 2025 sports development framework introduced to create a comprehensive and inclusive sporting ecosystem, focusing on talent development, infrastructure, coaching, and sports manufacturing.
• National Sports Policy 2025:
  • The government’s holistic policy framework aimed at transforming the sports sector by enhancing participation, competitiveness, and excellence at national and international levels.
• Khelo India:
  • A flagship initiative launched in 2018 to promote sports at the grassroots level, identify young talent, and invest in infrastructure and coaching across the country.

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24. Which concept is being promoted to ensure home access to EV charging infrastructure in India?
A) EV Freedom Framework
B) Right to Drive Policy
C) Right to Charge
D) EV Open Access Law
E) Urban Mobility Mandate
Answer: C) Right to Charge

Event and Location:

• Event: Emphasis on Right to Charge as a key enabler for EV adoption
• Location: India (urban residential communities)
• Date: August 15, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The government is pushing for legal and policy reforms to institutionalize the Right to Charge, enabling individuals—especially apartment residents—to install EV chargers at their homes or within their societies.
• Objectives:
  • To bridge the accessibility gap in charging infrastructure between independent house owners and apartment dwellers, ensuring universal access and accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption across all urban housing formats.

Important Terms Explained:

• Right to Charge:
  • A policy framework that ensures EV users have the legal and infrastructural support to install charging facilities at their place of residence or work, especially in shared housing environments.
• Model Building Bye-laws (MBBL):
  • Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), mandating EV charging provisions in both new and existing residential and commercial buildings.
• RWA (Resident Welfare Association):
  • A governing body in residential societies, often responsible for granting permissions for infrastructure upgrades, including EV charger installations in apartment complexes.

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25. Which mobile app by the Department of Telecommunications crossed 50 lakh downloads within six months of its launch?
A) Bharat Net App
B) Digital Rakshak
C) Telecom Suraksha
D) Sanchar Saathi
E) Digital Mitra
Answer: D) Sanchar Saathi

Event and Location:

• Event: Sanchar Saathi Mobile App crosses 50 lakh downloads milestone
• Location: Pan India (National rollout)
• Date: August 9, 2025 (Reported)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Launch of Sanchar Saathi Mobile App by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat telecom fraud, recover lost mobiles, and empower users with telecom security tools.
• Objectives:
  • To enhance user security, enable real-time reporting of fraudulent telecom communications, and improve transparency in telecom resource usage through citizen participation.

Important Terms Explained:

• Sanchar Saathi App:
  • A telecom security mobile application by DoT launched on 17 January 2025, allowing users to report fraud calls/SMS, block lost devices, check mobile connections under their name, and verify handset authenticity.
• Chakshu:
  • A key feature within the app enabling users to report suspicious calls/SMS instantly, thereby aiding in fraud prevention and resource cleanup.
• Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI):
  • A DoT tool that flags phone numbers linked with financial fraud risk, allowing banks and fintech companies to block or restrict transactions linked to risky mobile numbers.
• Jan Bhagidari:
  • Refers to citizen participation in governance; in this context, it emphasizes collective vigilance against cyber and telecom fraud.

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