1. On August 29, India celebrated National Sports Day to commemorate the birth of which hockey legend?
A) Major Dhyan Chand
B) Balbir Singh Sr.
C) Dhyan Chand Singh
D) K. D. Singh
Answer: A) Major Dhyan Chand
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2. During the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit held on August 30, 2025, where did PM Modi meet the Japanese PM?
A) New Delhi
B) Tokyo
C) Osaka
D) Kyoto
Answer: B) Tokyo
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3. A surge in which medical condition was reported in Gaza in August 2025?
A) Dengue
B) Guillain-Barré Syndrome
C) Zika
D) Malaria
Answer: B) Guillain-Barré Syndrome
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4. On August 30, 2025, India officially submitted a bid to host which sporting event?
A) 2028 Summer Olympics
B) 2030 Commonwealth Games
C) 2032 FIFA World Cup
D) 2034 Asian Games
Answer: B) 2030 Commonwealth Games
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5. Who stated that India’s 2030 Games bid is athlete-centered and inclusive?
A) PM Modi
B) IOA President
C) Harpal Singh
D) Sports Minister
Answer: C) Harpal Singh
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6. Under the new E20 fuel rollout, what percentage of petrol is blended with ethanol?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%
Answer: D) 20%
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7. What was a major concern of vehicle owners regarding E20 fuel?
A) Too high octane
B) Reduced performance in older cars
C) Increased emissions
D) No environmental benefits
Answer: B) Reduced performance in older cars
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8. Which legal recourse is expected due to E20 fuel backlash?
A) National Green Tribunal
B) Supreme Court litigation
C) Central Pollution Board
D) Parliament committee
Answer: B) Supreme Court litigation
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9. At Reliance’s AGM, which tech giant partnered to build a Jamnagar cloud region?
A) Microsoft
B) Amazon
C) IBM
D) Google
Answer: D) Google
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10. What power source will drive the new Jamnagar cloud facility?
A) Coal
B) Nuclear
C) Hydroelectric
D) Clean energy from Reliance
Answer: D) Clean energy from Reliance
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11. Which multinational military exercise did India join with 700+ personnel?
A) Cobra Gold
B) Bright Star 2025
C) Malabar
D) RED FLAG
Answer: B) Bright Star 2025
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12. Which country banned mobile phones in school classrooms starting March 2026?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Singapore
Answer: B) South Korea
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13. Russian President Putin plans to visit India in which month of 2025?
A) October
B) November
C) December
D) January
Answer: C) December
14. Which summit will be key for Modi–Putin talks?
A) G20
B) SAARC
C) SCO
D) BRICS
Answer: C) SCO
15. India and China showed improving ties during which summit?
A) G7
B) SCO
C) ASEAN
D) BRICS
Answer: B) SCO
16. The thaw in India–China ties followed tensions after which event?
A) Trade collapse
B) Galwan Valley clash
C) Cyber attacks
D) Diplomatic boycott
Answer: B) Galwan Valley clash
17. Which Indian cricketer went for a fitness test at BCCI’s CoE on August 30?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Sehwag
D) MS Dhoni
Answer: B) Rohit Sharma
18. Which Test captain also reported for fitness analysis?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) Shubman Gill
D) Ajinkya Rahane
Answer: C) Shubman Gill
19. The Online Gaming Act 2025 regulates which activity?
A) Crypto trading
B) Online gaming & betting
C) Social media filters
D) Video streaming
Answer: B) Online gaming & betting
20. Who called Punjab’s flood crisis a “manmade disaster”?
A) CM Bhagwant Mann
B) Raja Warring
C) Jal Shakti Minister
D) Punjab Governor
Answer: B) Raja Warring
21. What did Congress MPs/MLAs pledge for flood relief?
A) One month’s salary
B) Donations reimbursement
C) Free housing
D) Medical aid
Answer: A) One month’s salary
22. On August 29, which country increased oil exports to India?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Russia
C) UAE
D) Iraq
Answer: B) Russia
23. How much cumulative Japanese FDI has come to India?
A) $23 bn
B) $43 bn
C) $63 bn
D) $83 bn
Answer: B) $43 bn
24. Which project reflects India–Japan transport cooperation?
A) Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
B) Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train
C) Bengaluru Metro
D) Chennai–Bangalore Flyover
Answer: B) Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train
25. How many Japanese firms operate in India?
A) 400
B) 1,400
C) 2,400
D) 3,400
Answer: B) 1,400
26. India–Japan cooperation on climate action focuses on?
A) Fossil fuels
B) Digital currency
C) Clean energy (hydrogen)
D) Nuclear power only
Answer: C) Clean energy (hydrogen)
27. Online Gaming Regulation Act 2025 became law in which month?
A) January
B) March
C) August
D) December
Answer: C) August
28. What tragic event occurred near Vaishno Devi Temple on Aug 26, 2025?
A) Flooding
B) Stampede
C) Landslide
D) Fire
Answer: C) Landslide
29. Which disaster hit Palghar, Maharashtra on Aug 28, 2025?
A) Gas leak
B) Building collapse
C) Landslide
D) Train derailment
Answer: B) Building collapse
30. What caused deaths in Jalgaon district in Aug 2025?
A) Rail accident
B) Electrocution by wires
C) Factory explosion
D) Bridge collapse
Answer: B) Electrocution by wires
