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Current Affairs 19 August 2025

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (19 August 2025)
1. Who has been announced as the NDA’s candidate for the Vice Presidential Election 2025?
[A] Jagdeep Dhankhar
[B] CP Radhakrishnan
[C] Rajnath Singh
[D] JP Nadda
Answer: B
2. In which country recently the cyclone forming in the Andaman Sea has been named ‘Shakti 1’?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] India
[C] Nepal
[D] Bhutan
Answer: A
3. What is the rank of India among 193 countries of the world in the Human Development Index 2025?
[A] 130th
[B] 133rd
[C] 135th
[D] 139th
Answer: A
4. In which train has the country’s first ATM been installed by ‘Bank of Maharashtra recently?
[A] Vivek Express
[B] Samjhauta Express
[C] Netaji Express
[D] Panchvati Express
Answer: D
5. What is the name of India’s first indigenous anti-submarine shallow water ship?
[A] INS Swaraj
[B] INS Shivaji
[C] INS Pawan
[D] INS Ambala
Answer: D
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19 August 2025 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which country has become the first non-host team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026? – Japan
2. Which ministry has recently launched the ‘National Karmoyogi Jan Seva Program? – Ministry of Home AYUSH
3. How many sites have recently been included in the ‘Global Geopark Network’ by UNESCO? – 16
4. Which Indian badminton player won the women’s singles title at the Malaysia International Challenge 2025? – Devika Sihag
5. Which of the following country’s space agency has set a target to establish a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030? – America
Important Current Affairs August 2025
- Indian Naval Ships INS Rana and INS Jyoti participated in the 12th edition of the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25), a bilateral exercise that began in 2005 to enhance maritime cooperation. The last edition was held in Visakhapatnam, India, in 2024. SLINEX-25 has two phases: the Harbour phase includes expert exchanges, cultural programs, yoga, sports, and best practice sharing, while the Sea phase features gunnery firing, navigation, seamanship, and Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercises.
- The Prime Minister has announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. The scheme provides cash incentives to employees and employers. Part A supports first-time employees registered with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) with one month’s EPF wage, up to Rs. 15,000, paid in two installments after 6 and 12 months, along with a financial literacy program. Part B offers employers incentives of up to Rs. 3,000 per employee per month for two years, with support for the manufacturing sector extending into the third and fourth years. The scheme aims to formalize the workforce and expand social security for millions of youth.
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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