India's Latest Current Affairs: Sports Day, Economic Maneuvers, and Global Aspirations (August 29, 2025)
August 29, 2025
India observes National Sports Day today, commemorating Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary with a focus on promoting peaceful societies. The nation is actively responding to new 50% US tariffs by diversifying trade relations and bolstering its economic resilience. Additionally, India has advanced its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, reflecting its growing global sporting ambitions.
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Question 1 of 17
When is National Sports Day celebrated annually in India?
Correct Answer: C) August 29
Full Answer: Ans: c) August 29
Full Answer: Ans: c) August 29
National Sports Day in India commemorates the birth anniversary of which legendary sports personality?
Correct Answer: B) Major Dhyan Chand
Full Answer: Ans: b) Major Dhyan Chand
Full Answer: Ans: b) Major Dhyan Chand
What was the theme for the National Sports Day 2025 celebration?
Correct Answer: C) "Sport to Promote Peaceful Societies"
Full Answer: Ans: c) "Sport to Promote Peaceful Societies"
Full Answer: Ans: c) "Sport to Promote Peaceful Societies"
Major Dhyan Chand, often referred to as the "Hockey Wizard," led India to Olympic gold medals in which of the following sets of years?
Correct Answer: B) 1928, 1932, 1936
Full Answer: Ans: b) 1928, 1932, 1936
Full Answer: Ans: b) 1928, 1932, 1936
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports collaborated with which other mission to organize the three-day nationwide event for National Sports Day 2025?
Correct Answer: C) Fit India Mission
Full Answer: Ans: c) Fit India Mission
Full Answer: Ans: c) Fit India Mission
What percentage of new tariffs did the United States impose on India, as mentioned in the current affairs content?
Correct Answer: D) 50%
Full Answer: Ans: d) 50%
Full Answer: Ans: d) 50%
The additional "penalty tariff" imposed by the US in August 2025 on India was linked to India's purchases of which specific items?
Correct Answer: B) Russian oil and defence imports
Full Answer: Ans: b) Russian oil and defence imports
Full Answer: Ans: b) Russian oil and defence imports
Which of the following Indian sectors were NOT listed as significantly impacted by the new US tariffs?
Correct Answer: C) Pharmaceuticals and IT Services
Full Answer: Ans: c) Pharmaceuticals and IT Services
Full Answer: Ans: c) Pharmaceuticals and IT Services
To offset potential export losses due to US tariffs, which new markets is India expanding its outreach to, as mentioned in the content?
Correct Answer: C) Textiles and Chemicals
Full Answer: Ans: c) Textiles and Chemicals
Full Answer: Ans: c) Textiles and Chemicals
Which city has been officially identified as the proposed host for India's bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
Correct Answer: D) Ahmedabad
Full Answer: Ans: d) Ahmedabad
Full Answer: Ans: d) Ahmedabad
Beyond the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Ahmedabad is also being positioned as a frontrunner for which major international sporting event?
Correct Answer: C) 2036 Olympic Games
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2036 Olympic Games
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2036 Olympic Games
According to an EY report based on IMF projections, by which year is India projected to become the world's second-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms?
Correct Answer: C) 2038
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2038
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2038
What is India's projected GDP by 2038 in PPP terms, as per the EY report?
Correct Answer: C) USD 34.2 trillion
Full Answer: Ans: c) USD 34.2 trillion
Full Answer: Ans: c) USD 34.2 trillion
Which Union Minister launched India's first National Biofoundry Network and the 'Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment (BioE3) Challenge for Youth'?
Correct Answer: C) Jitendra Singh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Jitendra Singh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Jitendra Singh
The 'BioE3' initiative, launched on August 27, 2025, primarily aims to strengthen which sector as a key pillar of India's economic growth?
Correct Answer: C) Biotechnology
Full Answer: Ans: c) Biotechnology
Full Answer: Ans: c) Biotechnology
Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a structural reform contributing to India's robust economic growth trajectory?
Correct Answer: D) Demonetization
Full Answer: Ans: d) Demonetization
Full Answer: Ans: d) Demonetization
What is the primary focus of the three-day event organized for National Sports Day 2025, besides promoting Olympic values?
Correct Answer: B) Dedicating at least one hour daily to physical activities
Full Answer: Ans: b) Dedicating at least one hour daily to physical activities
Full Answer: Ans: b) Dedicating at least one hour daily to physical activities