Current Affairs 2025 Questions and Answers - August 2025

Staying updated with the latest current affairs of August 2025 is essential for students preparing for competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, and State PSCs. To help you stay ahead in your preparation, we have carefully compiled the Top 100 Current Affairs Questions and Answers of August 2025 from trusted and authentic government sources like the as PIB (Press Information Bureau), News On Air, DD News and leading national publications such as The Hindu, The Indian Express, The Times of India and Hindustan Times.

Each current affairs question and answer in this list has been carefully selected based on recent events from August 2025, covering important topics such as Science, Sports, World, India, Public Administration, Space, Art and Culture, Environment, Defence, Economy, Agriculture and Awards. Every answer includes a brief explanation to help you understand the context better, making your revision more effective. Whether you are a beginner or a regular exam aspirant, this collection will serve as a quick and trusted resource for current affairs 2025 preparation.

Current Affairs 2025 Questions and Answers - August 2025

1. Which is the first cable-stayed bridge of Indian Railways included in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project?

1. Pir Panjal Bridge
2. Anji Khad Bridge
3. Ramban Bridge
4. Banihal Bridge

Answer: B) Anji Khad Bridge

Explanation: The Anji Khad Bridge is India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, and is part of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Originally, an arch bridge was proposed, but due to complex geology and seismic risks, a cable-stayed design was adopted. This bridge lies between Katra and Reasi in the Jammu & Kashmir region of the USBRL alignment.

2. In which region of India is bamboo cultivation especially promoted under the National Bamboo Mission?

1. Southern India
2. Western India
3. North Eastern Region
4. Central India

Answer: C) North Eastern Region

Explanation: The National Bamboo Mission (restructured under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, etc.) gives special emphasis to the North Eastern Region (NER) because bamboo is traditionally abundant there and it has high potential for livelihood, industry, and ecological benefits. The NER has favorable agroclimatic conditions, tribal communities with traditional knowledge, and large tracts of forest / wasteland that can be utilized for bamboo cultivation.

3. Under which ongoing national scheme does India provide direct cash support for Tuberculosis (TB) patients nutrition?

1. Nikshay Poshan Yojana
2. Ayushman Bharat
3. PM KISAN
4. Swachh Bharat Mission

Answer: A) Nikshay Poshan Yojana

Explanation: The Nikshay Poshan Yojana is a scheme under India’s TB control programme, which provides direct cash assistance to TB patients to support their nutritional needs during treatment. It is integrated with the Nikshay web portal / TB case management system. The idea is to reduce the financial burden on TB patients for nutrition so as to improve adherence and outcomes.

4. Who has become the longest-serving Union Home Minister of India as of August 2025?

1. Rajnath Singh
2. P. Chidambaram
3. Amit Shah
4. L.K. Advani

Answer: C) Amit Shah

Explanation: On 5 August 2025, Amit Shah surpassed the previous record held by L.K. Advani and became the longest-serving Union Home Minister of India. He has held the home ministry since 31 May 2019. Prior to this, L.K. Advani’s record was the benchmark.

5. Which organization has introduced standards for bamboo products like bamboo mat boards and composites?

1. FSSAI
2. NITI Aayog
3. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
4. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Answer: D) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Explanation: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced / is in the process of introducing standards for various bamboo products such as bamboo mat boards, bamboo composites, etc. Having BIS standards helps formalize quality norms, promote market confidence, and support industry growth in bamboo products.

6. What is the main objective of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)?

1. To promote animal adoption
2. To make available increased price realization for producers
3. To ban meat exports
4. To support only large corporates

Answer: B) To make available increased price realization for producers

Explanation: The AHIDF is a government scheme that provides financial support (loans/subsidies) for developing infrastructure in the animal husbandry sector (dairy, meat, eggs, feed, etc). By improving infrastructure (such as cold chains, processing, packaging, logistics), producers can reduce losses, add value, and thereby secure better prices for their produce. The fund is aimed at benefiting small and medium producers too (not only corporates) and to strengthen the supply chain.

7. Which algae species caused the toxic bloom along South Australia's coastline?

1. Pseudo-nitzschia
2. Alexandrium catenella
3. Karenia mikimotoi
4. Chaetoceros

Answer: C) Karenia mikimotoi

Explanation: The harmful / toxic marine algal bloom off South Australia’s coast was caused by Karenia mikimotoi, which is known to produce toxins harmful to marine life, causing fish kills, etc. Pseudo-nitzschia and Alexandrium are other common harmful algal genera elsewhere, but in this case, the event was attributed to Karenia mikimotoi.

8. Why did India increase oil imports from Russia after the Ukraine conflict?

1. Russia offered free oil
2. Traditional suppliers shifted their oil to Europe
3. India banned oil from other countries
4. India wanted to break U.S. sanctions

Answer: B) Traditional suppliers shifted their oil to Europe

Explanation: After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European countries and other importers sought alternatives, which created supply realignments: some traditional suppliers (especially Middle Eastern or West Asian ones) diverted more supplies to Europe (where demand and prices surged). That created a relative oversupply / opportunity for India to import more from Russia at favorable terms (discounts), since Russia was also seeking alternative buyers. India’s energy import policy also seeks to optimize cost, security, and supply diversity.

9. Which organization launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI)?

1. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2. Ministry of Power
3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency
4. NITI Aayog

Answer: D) NITI Aayog

Explanation: The India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) was launched by NITI Aayog to track and benchmark states on progress in electric mobility adoption, infrastructure, policies, etc. The index helps in comparing performance, identifying gaps, and encouraging healthy competition among states. It includes metrics covering charging infrastructure, EV adoption, investment, policy environment, etc.

10. Where has India commissioned its first Make-in-India megawatt-scale green hydrogen plant in the port sector?

1. Visakhapatnam
2. Chennai
3. Kandla, Gujarat
4. Mumbai

Answer: C) Kandla, Gujarat

Explanation: India commissioned its first 1 MW green hydrogen plant under the Make-in-India initiative at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat. It is the first megawatt-scale green hydrogen facility in the port sector and is part of a larger planned 10 MW project.