1. What recent action by Donald Trump has been criticized by the Chinese Ambassador as “bullying”?
A) Sanctions on Chinese tech firms
B) Ban on TikTok
C) 50% tariffs on India
D) Trade ban with Canada
Answer: C) 50% tariffs on India
2. What gang is being pushed by Canada to be labelled a terror group due to recent murders?
A) D-Company
B) Bishnoi gang
C) Kuki group
D) Bangladeshi syndicate
Answer: B) Bishnoi gang
3. According to Moody’s, Trump’s new tariffs threaten which Indian policy goal?
A) Digital India
B) Defence Export Targets
C) Manufacturing growth
D) Agriculture subsidies
Answer: C) Manufacturing growth
4. Which bank’s shares surged 8% after getting a universal banking license from RBI?
A) HDFC
B) ICICI
C) AU Small Finance Bank
D) Kotak Mahindra
Answer: C) AU Small Finance Bank
5. What major economic indicator saw a drop of 0.61% recently?
A) BSE Midcap
B) Sensex
C) Gold Index
D) Nifty PSU Bank
Answer: B) Sensex
6. Which tech company launched 2025 soundbars with AI-powered sound?
A) Sony
B) Samsung
C) LG
D) Realme
Answer: B) Samsung
7. What new feature is included in Samsung’s 2025 soundbars?
A) Touchscreen display
B) Built-in gyro sensors
C) 5G connectivity
D) OLED panels
Answer: B) Built-in gyro sensors
8. Where did India police conduct a raid exposing stark migrant inequalities?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Delhi
D) Bengaluru
Answer: C) Delhi
9. Which company is the first to adopt Google’s Project Treble for the automotive industry?
A) Qualcomm
B) MediaTek
C) Intel
D) Nvidia
Answer: B) MediaTek
10. Which upcoming Apple product has had major leaks about design and specs?
A) iPhone 15
B) iPad Mini
C) iPhone 17
D) Apple Watch X
Answer: C) iPhone 17
11. On August 8, 2025, where did gold prices hit a record high?
A) Global spot market
B) Indian futures market
C) US stock exchange
D) Dubai gold souk
Answer: B) Indian futures market
12. What was the key reason for the gold price surge in India recently?
A) Weak rupee
B) Wedding season
C) Trump tariff news
D) RBI interest rate cut
Answer: C) Trump tariff news
13. What major student exam’s admit cards are expected soon, as reported by Indian Express?
A) NEET
B) UPSC Mains
C) SSC CGL
D) JEE Advanced
Answer: C) SSC CGL
14. What daily test series did INSIGHTS IAS publish on August 7, 2025?
A) Ethics Case Studies
B) Current Affairs MCQ
C) Insta–DART
D) Essay Practice
Answer: C) Insta–DART
15. What % of faculty posts are vacant at Baba Ghulam University according to Greater Kashmir?
A) 40%
B) 60%
C) 75%
D) 30%
Answer: B) 60%
16. Which US policy move is expected to negatively impact Andhra Pradesh’s economy?
A) Visa bans
B) IT import tax
C) Steel sanctions
D) Tariffs
Answer: D) Tariffs
17. What market is facing volatility due to Trump’s tariffs and MSCI rejig?
A) Crypto market
B) Indian stock market
C) US bond market
D) Gold ETF
Answer: B) Indian stock market
18. Who warned that Trump’s tariff could hinder India’s GDP growth?
A) Fitch Ratings
B) Moody’s
C) RBI
D) IMF
Answer: B) Moody’s
19. What was the percentage drop in NIFTY 50 recently?
A) 0.30%
B) 0.50%
C) 0.60%
D) 0.75%
Answer: C) 0.60%
20. What is the current status of crude oil prices according to Outlook Money?
A) Rising rapidly
B) Stabilized
C) Falling
D) Volatile due to tariffs
Answer: D) Volatile due to tariffs