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Current Affairs 20 August 2025

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (20 August 2025)
1. Where were the first World Humanoid Robot Games held?
[A] Tokyo
[B] Seoul
[C] Beijing
[D] New Delhi
Answer: C
2. What is the official mascot of the Men’s Asia Hockey Cup 2025?
[A] Veera
[B] Suraj
[C] Chaand
[D] Sheru
Answer: C
3. Where is the headquarters of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) located?
[A] New York, USA
[B] Geneva, Switzerland
[C] The Hague, Netherlands
[D] Brussels, Belgium
Answer: C
4. Recently, who has been appointed as the new finance secretary of India?
[A] Arun Kumar
[B] Susheel Kumar Trivedi
[C] Tuhin Kanta Pandey
[D] Jitendra Kumar
Answer: C
5. The 12th edition of SLINEX Exercise is being organized between which two countries?
[A] India and Singapore
[B] India and Thailand
[C] India and Sri Lanka
[D] Sri Lanka and China
Answer: C
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20 August 2025 One-liner Current Affairs
1. India launched a missile defence initiative similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. What is it called? – Sudarshan Chakra Mission
2. Who led the Indian delegation in the India-China diplomatic meeting in August 2025 to reduce border tensions? – Dr. S. Jaishankar
3. La Ganesan, who passed away recently, was currently serving as the governor of which states? – Nagaland
4. Which indigenous artillery system is being inducted under the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan? – ATAGS
5. Who has recently been appointed as the coach of the Indian Under-20 Wrestling Team? – Johnny Chaudhary
Important Current Affairs August 2025
- NTPC Limited, previously the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, became the first PSU in the Indian power sector to implement a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) aligned with the ISO global standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS).
- Vincent Keymer, a Chess Grandmaster from Germany, won the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 held from August 6 to 15 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He became the tournament’s first sole champion, clinching the title with one round to spare.
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the logo, mascot, and trophy for the 12th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Championship in Patna. This is Bihar’s first time hosting the event, scheduled from August 29th to September 7th at the Rajgir International Stadium.
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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