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Current Affairs 21 August 2025

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (21 August 2025)
1. Which state has launched the ‘Baaj Akh’ Anti-Drone System to curb cross-border drug smuggling?
[A] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Punjab
Answer: D
2. Who won the Miss Universe India 2025 title?
[A] Rhea Singha
[B] Urvashi Rautela
[C] Manika Vishwakarma
[D] Tanya Sharma
Answer: C
3. Who has been nominated as the Vice-Presidential candidate by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)?
[A] Jagdeep Dhankhar
[B] C.P. Radhakrishnan
[C] Ram Nath Kovind
[D] Venkaiah Naidu
Answer: B
4. When is Akshay Urja Day (renewable energy day) celebrated in India?
[A] 21 August
[B] 20 August
[C] 2 October
[D] 15 September
Answer: B
5. Recently, how many more languages have been added for the interpretation of parliamentary proceedings?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
Answer: B
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21 August 2025 One-liner Current Affairs
1. The much-discussed Dardanelles Strait connects which two water bodies? – Sea of Marmara and Aegean Sea
2. Who wrote the book ‘Why the Constitution Matters’? – D.Y. Chandrachud
3. A historic peace agreement over the Nagorno-Karabakh region was made between which two countries? – Azerbaijan and Armenia
4. India has named which city as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games? – Ahmedabad
5. Which foundation day was celebrated by ISRO on 15th August 2025? – 56th
Important Current Affairs August 2025
- India and China have agreed to quickly resume direct flights between the Chinese mainland and India and finalize an updated Air Services Agreement during talks in New Delhi between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
- India Post has launched IT 2.0 — Advanced Postal Technology (APT), a key initiative in its digital transformation. Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, this is a significant milestone for India Post in its journey towards Digital India.
- Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, launching on October 3rd and continuing until October 18th. The campaign will enhance direct interaction between farmers and agricultural scientists.
- Rashmika Sahgal won a gold medal for India in the junior women’s air pistol event at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Her score of 241.9 surpassed silver medalist Han Seunghyun from Korea by 4.3 points.
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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