1. Which state has become the first to implement the Supreme Court’s directive on stray dog management under the ABC Rules 2023?

• A. Uttar Pradesh
• B. Rajasthan
• C. Gujarat
• D. Maharashtra

Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan

Explanation: Rajasthan has become the first state to implement the Supreme Court’s order on stray dog management by enforcing the Animal Birth Control Rules 2023.

2. What is the new maximum amount for the second tranche loan under the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme?

• A. ₹20,000
• B. ₹15,000
• C. ₹25,000
• D. ₹30,000

Correct Answer: C. ₹25,000

Explanation: Under the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme, the second tranche loan amount has been increased from ₹20,000 to ₹25,000.

3. Who was recently appointed as the Managing Director of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)?

• A. Santosh Sarangi
• B. Ajay Singh
• C. Akash Tripathi
• D. Vishwas Patel

Correct Answer: C. Akash Tripathi

Explanation: Akash Tripathi, a 1998 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the MD of SECI by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

4. Which vehicle was recently launched as Maruti-Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV)?

• A. e-WAGON R
• B. e VITARA
• C. Swift EV
• D. Baleno EV

Correct Answer: B. e VITARA

Explanation: Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Maruti-Suzuki’s first electric vehicle, the “e VITARA”, at a facility in Gujarat.

5. Where is the National Conference on the Welfare of SCs and STs being hosted on 29th and 30th August 2025?

• A. Mumbai
• B. Bhubaneswar
• C. Delhi
• D. Hyderabad

Correct Answer: B. Bhubaneswar

Explanation: The national conference on SC/ST welfare is being held in Bhubaneswar, marking the first time it’s hosted outside Delhi.

6. What is the name of the month-long campaign in Uttar Pradesh to promote helmet use among two-wheeler riders?

• A. Safe Ride, Safe Life
• B. Ride With Helmet
• C. No Helmet, No Fuel
• D. Fuel Only With Helmet

Correct Answer: C. No Helmet, No Fuel

Explanation: The “No Helmet, No Fuel” campaign by the UP government denies fuel to two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets to promote road safety.

7. Which country’s parliament recently approved Inga Ruginiene as Prime Minister?

• A. Estonia
• B. Poland
• C. Lithuania
• D. Ukraine

Correct Answer: C. Lithuania

Explanation: Lithuania’s Parliament approved Inga Ruginiene, a Social Democrat, as the country’s new Prime Minister.

8. How many years has the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completed as of 28th August 2025?

• A. 10 years
• B. 11 years
• C. 9 years
• D. 12 years

Correct Answer: B. 11 years

Explanation: The PMJDY was launched on 28th August 2014 and completed 11 years in 2025 as the world’s largest financial inclusion scheme.

9. According to the EY report, by what year is India expected to become the world’s second-largest economy in PPP terms?

• A. 2030
• B. 2035
• C. 2040
• D. 2038

Correct Answer: D. 2038

Explanation: The EY report projects India to become the second-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms by 2038.

10. Which Indian cricketer recently announced retirement from the IPL?

• A. Cheteshwar Pujara
• B. Ravichandran Ashwin
• C. Veda Krishnamurthy
• D. Martin Guptill

Correct Answer: B. Ravichandran Ashwin

Explanation: Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from IPL, having played for several franchises, including CSK and RR.