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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 16, 2025

August 16, 2025
Which of the following statements about India’s Independence Day is correct?
  • (A) It is celebrated on 26 January every year.
  • (B) 2025 marks the 80th Independence Day of India.
  • (C) It commemorates the enforcement of the Indian Constitution.
  • (D) It commemorates India’s freedom from British rule in 1947.
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Answer: d

Current Context: India celebrates Independence Day annually on 15 August to mark freedom from British rule in 1947.

ABOUT INDEPENDENCE DAY

  • Historical Importance: India achieved independence on 15 August 1947 through the Indian Independence Act, 1947.
  • Anniversary Count: 2025 marks the 79th Independence Day (counting from 1947 as the first).
  • Celebration Traditions: Flag hoisting at Red Fort, Prime Minister’s address to the nation, 21-gun salute, national anthem, and aerial displays.

2025 Highlights:

  • Prime Minister Modi delivered his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech.
  • Women Self-Help Groups in Varanasi produced over 4.76 lakh flags under Har Ghar Tiranga, combining patriotism with women’s empowerment.
The ‘Disha Abhiyan’ recently launched in Maharashtra is primarily aimed at:
  • (A) Rural skill development for farmers
  • (B) Uniform and quality education for students with intellectual disabilities
  • (C) Enhancing women’s political participation
  • (D) Digital literacy for tribal communities
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Answer: b

Current Context : Maharashtra has launched ‘Disha Abhiyan’, the first state-wide curriculum in India for students with intellectual disabilities, implemented in 453 special schools across the state. The initiative aligns with the ‘Developed India 2047’framework for an inclusive and self-reliant society.

ABOUT DISHA ABHIYAN

  • Objective: To provide uniform and quality education for students with intellectual disabilities.
  • Implemented by: Jai Vakil Foundation (over 80 years of experience in special education).
  • Certification: National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID).
  • Features of Curriculum:
    • Integrates global best practices and research-based methods.
    • Adaptations for different ability levels for personalised learning.
    • Covers academics, life skills, and vocational training to promote independence.
In the context of digital payments, which of the following correctly describes a pull transaction?
  • (A) Initiated by the payer to send funds
  • (B) Initiated by the beneficiary to request funds
  • (C) Automatically deducted from the payer’s account without consent
  • (D) Initiated by a payment gateway without user involvement
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Answer: b

Current Context : The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) may discontinue pull transactions on UPI in the future to reduce fraud.

ABOUT PUSH AND PULL TRANSACTIONS

  • Push Transactions:
    • Initiated by the payer.
    • Example: Scanning QR code or entering UPI ID to make payment.
  • Pull Transactions:
    • Initiated by the beneficiary.
    • Transaction completes once payer enters PIN for approval.
    • Examples: Cheques, debit card payments.
The APAAR ID recently made mandatory by CBSE stands for:
  • (A) Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
  • (B) Advanced Permanent Academic Assessment Record
  • (C) Automated Personal Academic Achievement Report
  • (D) Academic Permanent Access and Record Registry
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Answer: A

Current Context : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made APAAR ID mandatory for Class 9 and Class 11 registration, and List of Candidates submission for Class 10 and Class 12 ahead of the 2026 board exams.

ABOUT APAAR ID

  • Full Form: Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry.
  • Launched by: Union Ministry of Education.
  • Introduced in: Academic session 2024–25.
  • Objective: One Nation, One Student ID.
  • Features:
    • 12-digit unique and permanent ID for every student.
    • Consolidates academic achievements in a single digital record.
    • In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Cheque Truncation System (CTS)?
  • (A) Physical movement of cheques for clearance
  • (B) PKI-based security architecture
  • (C) Standardised field placement on cheques
  • (D) High-quality paper with watermark
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Answer: A

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that the Cheque Truncation System (CTS) will shift from batch processing to continuous clearing with settlement on realisation in two phases. This will significantly speed up cheque clearance from the current 2-day cycle to just a few hours.

ABOUT CHEQUE TRUNCATION SYSTEM (CTS)

  • Meaning: A system where physical movement of cheques is stopped, and instead cheque images and MICR data are transferred electronically for clearance.
  • Introduced By: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
  • Security Features:
    • PKI-based security architecture
    • Dual access control, user IDs, passwords
    • Smart card and crypto box authentication
  • Standards: Only CTS-2010 compliant cheques are accepted. These include features like:
    • High-quality paper with watermark
    • Bank logo in invisible ink
    • Void pantograph
    • Standardised field placement on cheques
  • Benefits:
    • Same-day cheque clearance
    • Cost reduction due to no physical movement of cheques
    • Reduced fraud risks
    • Easy data storage and retrieval
    • Centralised image archival system
The ‘SabhaSaar’ AI tool has been developed on which platform?
  • (A) DigiLocker
  • (B) Bhashini AI-powered language platform
  • (C) National AI Mission Portal
  • (D) Digital India AI Hub
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Answer: B

Current Context: The Government of India will launch ‘SabhaSaar’ AI tool in Tripura on Independence Day to modernise gram sabha meeting documentation.

ABOUT SABHASAAR AI TOOL

  • Purpose: Automatically generate structured minutes of gram sabha meetings.
  • Developed On: Bhashini AI-powered language platform.
  • Features:
    • Transcribes gram sabha video/audio into text
    • Translates into multiple Indian languages (Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, etc.) and English
    • Summarises discussions
    • Ensures uniformity in documentation across India
    • Panchayat officials can upload recordings using e-GramSwaraj credentials
Consider the following statements about the Indian Olympic Association (IOA):
1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2. It was founded in 1927 and functions as a non-profit organisation.
3. It is governed by a 32-member Executive Council headed by a President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: b

Current Context: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

ABOUT INDIAN OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION (IOA)

  • Founded: 1927
  • Founding President: Sir Dorabji Tata
  • Founding Secretary General: A.G. Noehren
  • Recognition: Officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1927
  • Legal Status: Non-profit organisation under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
  • Objective: Develop, promote, and protect the Olympic movement in India
  • Governing Body: 32-member Executive Council headed by a President
  • About Commonwealth Games:
    • First held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada
    • Second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympics
    • Brings together athletes from 71 nations and territories

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