Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 08, 2025

August 8, 2025

With reference to the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched at the Bombay session of the Indian National Congress in 1942.
2. Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan “Do or Die” during this movement.
3. It was also known as the Champaran Satyagraha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: A

Observed annually on 8 August

Aim : To honour the historic call for complete independence from British rule. This year marks the 83rd anniversary (1942–2025) of this major civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

ABOUT QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT

Launched On: 8 August 1942
Launched At: All India Congress Committee Session, Bombay (now Mumbai)
By: Mahatma Gandhi
Slogan: “Do or Die”
Also Known As: August Kranti or August Movement
Purpose: To demand an end to British rule in India
Significance: Mass arrests, protests, and a turning point in India’s freedom struggle

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, recently in news, was significant because:

(A) It was the first treaty to eliminate a complete category of nuclear weapons.
(B) It banned all nuclear submarines globally.
(C) It created the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
(D) It prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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Answer: A

Current Context : Recently, Russia officially ended its commitment to the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, citing recent United States military moves such as:

Repositioning two nuclear submarines near Russian shores
Deployment of Typhon missile system in the Philippines

ABOUT INF TREATY

Signed Between: United States and the Soviet Union
Year of Signing: 1987
Main Provision:
- Destroy all ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with range between 500–5,500 km
- Allow on-site verification inspections
Significance:
- First treaty to eliminate an entire class of nuclear weapons
- Major step toward arms control and nuclear disarmament
US Withdrawal: Already weakened in 2019 when the United States formally withdrew

MAJOR NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL TREATIES

NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty):
- Entered into force: 1970
- Purpose: Prevent spread of nuclear weapons and technology
SORT (Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty):
- Signed: 2002
- Limits number of strategic nuclear warheads
New START Treaty:
- Signed: 2010
- US-Russia treaty limiting strategic offensive arms
TPNW (Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons):
- Adopted at UN: 2017
- Prohibits use, possession, and development of nuclear weapons for signatories

Which of the following best describes a “cloudburst”?

(A) A massive snow avalanche occurring suddenly in mountainous regions
(B) A rainfall event of 10 cm or more within an hour at a specific location
(C) The sudden release of water from a dam
(D) A cyclone that causes heavy rainfall in coastal areas

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Answer: B

Current Context : A cloudburst over the Kheer Ganga River (a tributary of the Alaknanda) triggered flash floods in Dharali, located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.

ABOUT CLOUDBURST

Definition: Rainfall of 10 cm or more within an hour at a location
Common Location: Hilly regions like Himalayas due to terrain effects
Prediction Difficulty:
- Due to small scale and short duration
- Needs dense radar networks or high-resolution weather models

GEO-CLIMATIC REASONS FOR HIMALAYAN VULNERABILITY

Orographic Lift: Steep mountain slopes force moist air to rise rapidly, forming tall cumulonimbus clouds
Heavy Cloud Formation: Clouds become heavy and burst, causing intense rainfall in a short time

ANTHROPOGENIC FACTORS

Global Warming: Increases frequency of extreme rainfall events
Study Findings: 2013 Kedarnath floods were amplified by greenhouse gases and aerosols

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes in State Legislative Assemblies?

(A) Article 330
(B) Article 332
(C) Article 340
(D) Article 335

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Answer: B

Current Context : The Lok Sabha passed a bill to provide Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation in the Goa Legislative Assembly, ensuring political representation for tribal communities in the state.

ABOUT RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR SCs/STs

Constitutional Basis: Article 332 of the Constitution provides for seat reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the legislative assemblies of all Indian states.
Special Provision for Assam:
- Separate provision for autonomous districts of Assam
- STs in these areas get dedicated representation
Proportional Representation Principle: Number of reserved seats must reflect population proportion of SC/ST communities in the state
Significance for Goa:
- Recognizes demographic and cultural rights of STs in Goa
- Aligns Goa’s assembly structure with national constitutional mandates

Consider the following statements about the International Solar Alliance (ISA):
1. It was launched at COP21 in Paris by India and Germany.
2. The headquarters of ISA is located in New Delhi.
3. ISA is open only to countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 3 only
(D) None of the above

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Answer: D

Current Context : Moldova officially joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as the 107^th member, reaffirming global efforts towards a solar-powered future.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE (ISA)

Launched By: India and France
Year: 2015 at COP21 Climate Summit, Paris
Headquarters: Gurugram, India
Purpose:
- Promote solar energy development and sustainable solutions
- Lower technology and financing costs
- Mobilize solar investment in developing and developed countries

ISA Membership Status

Total Members Now: 107
Global Representation: Open to sunshine-rich countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, and beyond

Punjab has recently taken which of the following initiatives under the Juvenile Justice and POCSO Acts?

(A) Introduction of AI in child welfare
(B) Empanelment of sign language experts and special educators
(C) Establishment of child-only courts
(D) Free legal aid for all children under 18 years

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Answer: B

Current Context : Punjab becomes the first Indian state to formally empanel sign language interpreters and special educators under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and POCSO Act, 2012, for better access to justice for children with communication disabilities.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

Purpose: To ensure that children with hearing or speech impairments are not denied justice due to communication barriers

FEATURES

Legal Empowerment: Interpreters and educators will assist during court proceedings involving juvenile cases and POCSO-related cases
District-Wise Deployment:
- Experts to be posted in all districts across Punjab
- Timely and consistent support to be made available
Compensation and Legal Backing: Remuneration under provisions of Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO Act

SIGNIFICANCE

Promotes inclusive legal access
Ensures fair and impartial hearings for vulnerable children
Sets a national example in creating barrier-free justice systems

Which of the following has become the first legislature in India to be powered entirely by solar energy?

(A) Punjab Legislative Assembly
(B) Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
(C) Delhi Legislative Assembly
(D) Kerala Legislative Assembly

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Answer: C

Current Context : Delhi Legislative Assembly has become the first legislature in India to be powered entirely by solar energy.

Key Components:
- 500-kilowatt rooftop solar plant installed.
- Full adoption of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
- Solarisation includes net metering, allowing surplus power to be supplied back to the grid.

Purpose

Promote green governance and sustainability.
Reduce dependency on non-renewable energy sources.

Significance

Estimated savings of ₹15 lakh per month, totalling ₹1.75 crore annually.
Sets an example for other legislatures across the country.
Aims to eliminate paper use in legislative processes.

The recent 50% tariff hike by the United States on Indian imports is based on which of the following reasons?

(A) India's trade surplus with the United States
(B) India’s continued purchase of crude oil from Russia
(C) India's non-participation in Indo-Pacific economic cooperation
(D) Dumping of Indian steel in the United States

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Answer: B

Current Context : United States President Donald Trump has issued an executive order doubling tariffs on Indian imports to 50 percent due to India’s ongoing purchases of Russian crude oil.

ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE ORDER

Tariff Hike: Existing 25 percent increased by an additional 25 percent, now total 50 percent.
Effective Timeline: 21 days from signing date.
Scope: Applies to all goods entering the United States from India (excluding already shipped items).

Reason Behind the Move

To penalise India for its continued imports of Russian oil.
Cited under United States Executive Orders 14024 and 14066 regarding Russia-Ukraine conflict.

India’s Response

Ministry of External Affairs termed the hike “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable.”
Criticised as unilateral and politically motivated.
Warned of potential long-term impacts on India–United States trade relations.

TRADE AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Bilateral Trade:
- India–United States goods trade is over 190 billion United States dollars (2024)
Affected Sectors in India:
- Textiles, Engineering goods, Pharmaceuticals, Information technology hardware
Economic Consequences:
- Could increase cost of Indian exports to United States
- May weaken trade ties between India and United States