Current affairs questions of 22nd August 2025
Current affairs questions are very important for competitive exams. They help you stay updated with recent events. Most exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways include a section on current affairs. Questions from the latest news often appear in these tests. Knowing daily current affairs improves your score and boosts confidence. It also builds a strong base for interviews. Practicing questions from 22nd August 2025 will keep you exam-ready. Stay ahead in your preparation with updated and relevant questions.
1. Which Indian city became the first to install removable solar panels between railway tracks?
- A. Ahmedabad
- B. Lucknow
- C. Varanasi
- D. Bhopal
Correct Answer: C. Varanasi
Explanation: Varanasi installed India’s first removable solar panels between railway tracks, commissioned by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) as a sustainable energy initiative.
2. Who has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025?
- A. Rhea Singha
- B. Tanya Sharma
- C. Mehak Dhingra
- D. Manika Vishwakarma
Correct Answer: D. Manika Vishwakarma
Explanation: Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan won the Miss Universe India 2025 title and will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.
3. What is the total approved investment for the new IIM in Guwahati?
- A. ₹700 crore
- B. ₹555 crore
- C. ₹480 crore
- D. ₹620 crore
Correct Answer: B. ₹555 crore
Explanation: Rajya Sabha passed a bill for establishing the 22nd IIM in Guwahati with a government investment of ₹555 crore.
4. What technology did IIT Madras recently license for commercial use?
- A. AI-based Data Processor
- B. Blockchain-based Security System
- C. Quantum Random Number Generator
- D. Silicon Wafer Imaging Device
Correct Answer: C. Quantum Random Number Generator
Explanation: IIT Madras developed and licensed India’s first silicon photonics-based Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) to Indrarka Quantum Technologies.
5. How much land has the Rajasthan government allocated for the new Green Field Airport in Kota-Bundi?
- A. 320.5 hectares
- B. 440.06 hectares
- C. 385.25 hectares
- D. 410.4 hectares
Correct Answer: B. 440.06 hectares
Explanation: The Rajasthan government provided 440.06 hectares of land to AAI for the development of the new Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi.
6. What is the new preliminary exam fee approved by the Bihar Cabinet for BPSC and other exams?
- A. ₹200
- B. ₹500
- C. ₹100
- D. ₹50
Correct Answer: C. ₹100
Explanation: Bihar Cabinet reduced the preliminary exam fee to ₹100 for BPSC and other state-level competitive exams to support economically weaker candidates.
7. What is the name of the portal launched by NABL for ISO 15189:2022 applicant labs?
- A. LabConnect
- B. MedTrack
- C. GOING LIVE
- D. NABL Health Portal
Correct Answer: C. GOING LIVE
Explanation: NABL launched the “GOING LIVE” portal to simplify the application process for ISO 15189:2022 medical labs with features like standardized templates and multi-user access.
8. Which public sector bank became the first to migrate its corporate website to the ‘.bank.in’ domain?
- A. State Bank of India
- B. Punjab National Bank
- C. Union Bank of India
- D. Bank of Baroda
Correct Answer: B. Punjab National Bank
Explanation: Punjab National Bank is the first PSU bank to migrate its corporate website to the secure ‘.bank.in’ domain, enhancing digital security.