August 14, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 09, 2025

August 9, 2025
Which atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on 9 August 1945?
  • (A) Little Boy
  • (B) Fat Man
  • (C) Black Cloud
  • (D) Big Bang
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Answer: (b)

Observed every year on 9 August

On 9 August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb named “Fat Man” on Nagasaki, Japan.

This day is observed to promote peace and awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons.

  • Significance:
    • Second nuclear bomb in history (after Hiroshima)
    • Led to Japan’s surrender and end of World War II
    • Promotes nuclear disarmament and peace
World Sanskrit Day is also known as:
  • (A) Samskrita Mahotsav
  • (B) Vishva Samskrita Dinam
  • (C) Sanskrit Samman Divas
  • (D) Vaidik Bhasha Divas
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Answer: (b)

Observed every year on 9 August.

  • This day focuses on the rights, culture, and development of indigenous communities around the world. Cultural programs and campaigns are held globally.
  • Established By: United Nations General Assembly
  • First Observed: 1995
  • Significance: Commemorates the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations (1982)
On which day is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples observed?
  • (A) 10 December
  • (B) 9 August
  • (C) 15 July
  • (D) 12 October
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Answer: (b)

Celebrated on 9 August (falls on Shravan Purnima)

  • Aim : To promote awareness about the ancient and scientific Indian language Sanskrit through cultural programs and education campaigns.
  • Also Known As: Vishva Samskrita Dinam
  • Observed On: Shravan Purnima (full moon day in the Hindu month of Shravan)

 

Which Indian city has been identified as the most flood-prone in terms of impact by the DFSI?
  • (A) Dhemaji
  • (B) Thiruvananthapuram
  • (C) Patna
  • (D) Kamrup
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Answer: (c)

Current Context : The Chhattisgarh High Court acquitted an individual accused of double murder on the grounds of legal insanity, highlighting mental state as a valid legal defence.

ABOUT LEGAL INSANITY

  • Definition: A mental condition that disables a person from understanding the nature or consequences of a criminal act.
  • Basis: If the person cannot distinguish right from wrong at the time of the crime, they may not be held criminally liable.

Key Features

  • It is a legal concept, not a medical
  • Requires evidence like psychiatric evaluations, medical records, and behavioural patterns.
  • Burden of proof lies on the accused.

Types

  • Emotional Insanity: Caused by extreme emotions deranging intellect.
  • Temporary Insanity: Exists only at the time of the offence.
Consider the following statements regarding Biochar:
1. It improves soil health and locks carbon in the soil.
2. It reduces nitrous oxide emissions by 30–50 percent.
3. It is produced at temperatures between 400 to 600 degrees Celsius.
Which of the above statements 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: (d)

Current Context : Biochar, a carbon-rich substance made from agricultural waste, is expected to play a vital role in India’s upcoming carbon market in 2026.

ABOUT BIOCHAR

  • Definition: A stable, carbon-rich product made by heating biomass in low oxygen (pyrolysis).
  • Temperature: 400 to 600 degrees Celsius.
  • Material Used: Crop residue, municipal solid waste.

Advantages

  • Locks carbon in soil for 100 to 1,000 years.
  • Reduces nitrous oxide emissions by 30–50 percent.
  • Improves soil health and water retention.

Applications

  • Agriculture: Restores degraded soils.
  • Industry: Can absorb CO₂ from emissions.
  • Construction: Used as low-carbon building material.
  • Wastewater Treatment: Reduces water pollution.
Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY):
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under Mission Shakti – Samarthya.
2. All pregnant women, irrespective of income or social category, are eligible for benefits.
3. The scheme provides ₹6,000 for the first child only if the child is a girl.
4. In case of stillbirth or miscarriage, the woman can reapply for future pregnancies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 4 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1, 2 and 4 only
  • (D) 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: A

Current Context : Researchers from Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Delhi and Gandhinagar have developed a District Flood Severity Index (DFSI) to measure flood impact across Indian districts.

ABOUT DFSI

  • Data Source: India Flood Inventory with Impacts (IFI-Impacts).
  • Measured Factors:
    • Average flood duration
    • Percentage of district area affected
    • Total deaths and injuries
    • Population exposed

Purpose : To help in district-level flood management and disaster planning.

Key Findings

  • Patna: Most flood-prone in terms of impact.
  • Thiruvananthapuram: Highest flood events but not among top 30 in severity.
  • Assam: Dhemaji, Kamrup, and Nagaon faced over 178 flood events.
  • Urban floods are worsened by poor planning and urbanisation.
Consider the following types of legal insanity:
1. Emotional Insanity – Triggered by intense emotions affecting mental balance.
2. Temporary Insanity – Exists only at the time of committing the crime.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) Both 1 and 2
  • (D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c)

Current Context : Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the special registration drive for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) till 15 August 2025.

ABOUT PMMVY

  • Category: Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Mission Shakti – Samarthya.
  • Target: Pregnant and lactating women from disadvantaged sections.

Benefits

  • ₹5,000 cash incentive in two instalments for the first child.
  • Additional ₹1,000 under Janani Suraksha Yojana, making total ₹6,000.
  • ₹6,000 benefit for second child only if the second child is a girl.
  • In case of stillbirth or miscarriage, the woman can reapply for future pregnancies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Women belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes
  • Women with E-shram Card, BPL Ration Card, MGNREGA Job Card
  • Divyangjan (Partially/Fully Disabled Women)
  • Income below ₹8 Lakh per annum
  • Women employed under PM Jan Aarogya Yojana or Kishan Samman Nidhi

Implementation

  • Done through PMMVYSoft, launched in March 2023.
  • Ensures Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfer with NPCI verification.

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