MCQs – India & Global Current Affairs (Aug 2025)
1. According to Bloomberg, how is Pakistan reacting to Donald Trump’s tariffs on India?
A) Concerned about economic slowdown
B) Indifferent
C) Enjoying a “Trump High”
D) Seeking WTO intervention
Answer: C) Enjoying a “Trump High”
2. The Indian Army and IAF are planning to replace which old helicopter models?
A) Dhruv & Rudra
B) Apache & Chinook
C) Cheetah & Chetak
D) Mi-17 & Kamov
Answer: C) Cheetah & Chetak
3. The Income Tax Bill 2025 has been:
A) Passed and implemented
B) Rejected permanently
C) Withdrawn, with a new version to be introduced
D) Replaced by GST reforms
Answer: C) Withdrawn, with a new version to be introduced
4. Which publication explained “5 reasons” why India’s stock market did not crash despite Trump’s tariffs?
A) The Hindu
B) Mint
C) Economic Times
D) NDTV
Answer: B) Mint
5. ICICI Bank is shifting focus towards:
A) Rural banking
B) Middle-class customers
C) Wealthy clients
D) Digital-only services
Answer: C) Wealthy clients
6. The OnePlus Nord 5 is marketed as:
A) An ultra-budget phone
B) A premium photography phone
C) A gaming phone under ₹30,000
D) A foldable smartphone
Answer: C) A gaming phone under ₹30,000
7. How many times did a YouTuber fold the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in a test?
A) 50,000 times
B) 1,00,000 times
C) 1,50,000 times
D) 2,00,000 times
Answer: D) 2,00,000 times
8. The rumored base storage for the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be:
A) 128 GB
B) 256 GB
C) 512 GB
D) 1 TB
Answer: B) 256 GB
9. According to Moneycontrol, what did Niraj Kumar say about Trump’s tariffs?
A) They will derail India’s growth
B) They are concerning but unlikely to derail growth
C) They will benefit India in the long run
D) They will have no economic impact
Answer: B) They are concerning but unlikely to derail growth
10. Which Indian state’s apex industry association sought Centre’s intervention over US tariffs?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Jharkhand
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Jharkhand
11. According to financialexpress.com, what was Piyush Goyal’s stance on Trump’s tariffs?
A) Ready to negotiate immediately
B) Willing to reduce exports to the US
C) Will not bend to anyone
D) Seeking IMF mediation
Answer: C) Will not bend to anyone
12. The CBSE recently launched which initiative?
A) Digital Exam Platform
B) Career Guidance Dashboard & Counseling Hub & Spoke School Model
C) AI-Based Teacher Training
D) Skill Development Loan Scheme
Answer: B) Career Guidance Dashboard & Counseling Hub & Spoke School Model
13. Which Indian state government plans to recruit 7,000 doctors and nurses?
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Not specified in the report
Answer: D) Not specified in the report