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Current Affairs 12 August 2025

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (12 August 2025)
1. The 25th SCO summit will be held in which of the following countries?
[A] France
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] China
Answer: D
2. Who has recently been appointed as the new Chairman of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India?
[A] Gaurav Banarjee
[B] Sandeep Mehta
[C] Pawan Kushwaha
[D] Rajiv Tyagi
Answer: A
3. Kabak Yano is the mountaineer from which state who has successfully climbed Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro?
[A] Assam
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
Answer: B
4. Which has been made the first freight-capable railway station in Kashmir?
[A] Kathua Railway Station
[B] Sangar Railway Station
[C] Samba Railway Station
[D] Anantnag Railway Station
Answer: D
5. Who has become India’s youngest FIDE-rated female chess player?
[A] Aarani Lohati
[B] Tanvi Arora
[C] Shivani Gupta
[D] Shalini Rathore
Answer: B
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12 August 2025 One-liner Current Affairs
1. The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) 2025 was held in which country? – Turkmenistan
2. In which country has the trial run of Asia’s longest freight train been conducted successfully? – India
3. Where has a new species of snake named Smithophis leptofasciatus been discovered recently? – Mizoram
4. Satnawari village is located in which state, which will be made India’s first ‘Smart Intelligent Village’? – Maharastra
5. Who was Rajat Kant, who recently died at the age of 79? – Historian
Important Current Affairs August 2025
- Recently, the United States deployed its “Dark Eagle” Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) during the Talisman Sabre military drills in Australia. The United States is developing the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system. It is designed for strategic attack missions to penetrate anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) defences and deliver rapid precision strikes.
- Delhi Assembly becomes India’s first legislature to run entirely on solar power and adopts NeVA for paperless functioning, setting a benchmark in sustainable governance. The Delhi Legislative Assembly has made history by becoming the first legislature in India to be powered entirely by solar energy.
- Zomato has announced its partnership with Shah Rukh Khan, appointing the actor as its new brand ambassador. This follows Khan’s appearance in Zomato’s recent campaign, Fuel Your Hustle, which focuses on the consistent efforts behind the success of various individuals.
Conclusion
Current events play a crucial role in preparing for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and UPSC exams. Important topics to focus on include international relations, defence advancements, economic growth, space exploration, and environmental issues. Being well-informed about these subjects can significantly boost your performance in competitive exams. Additionally, students can download the Target Defence Academy Mobile App for access to Current Affairs, specifically for August 2025, ensuring they stay updated and ready for their upcoming challenges.
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