CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (ONE-DAY EXAM.) 12 AUGUST 2025

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Question: Consider the following statements regarding the Income Tax Bill, 2025:
1. It will replace the Income Tax Act, 1961 from April 1, 2026.
2. It reduces the number of sections from 819 to 536.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: The Dardanelles Strait, which was closed recently due to wildfires, is located in which country?
(a) Turkey
(b) Ukraine
(c) Russia
(d) Iran
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to the Numbeo Safety Index mid-2025 rankings, consider the following statements:
1. India was positioned 67th among the world’s safest countries.
2. Mangalore has been ranked as the safest city in India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: What is the function of the National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports, as per the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025?
(a) To conduct tests on athletes for prohibited substances.
(b) To oversee the activities of NADA and advise the central government on regulations.
(c) To make final decisions on appeals against doping violations.
(d) To approve the list of prohibited substances and methods.
Ans (b)

Question: According to the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, what is the composition of the executive committee of a national sports body?
(a) It consists of a chairman and an equal number of representatives from each affiliate member.
(b) The composition is decided by the respective international sports body.
(c) It consists of up to 15 members, with at least two outstanding sportspersons and four women.
(d) It consists of ex-officio members from various government ministries.
Ans (c)

Question: What is the new change regarding the tax deduction on commuted pensions, as per the new Income Tax Bill 2025?
(a) Only salaried employees can still avail of a complete tax exemption.
(b) The entire amount of a commuted pension is now eligible for a full tax deduction for all approved pension scheme investors.
(c) The tax deduction on commuted pensions has been reduced to 50% for everyone.
(d) Commuted pensions are now fully taxable for all individuals.
Ans (b)

Question: Consider the following statements regarding the UNDP Equator Prize:
1. It honours Indigenous peoples and local communities using nature-based solutions to improve livelihoods and protect the environment.
2. It is awarded annually on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: Which Indian group was named a global winner of the UNDP Equator Prize 2025?
(a) Karnataka Farmers’ Cooperative.
(b) The National Rural Livelihood Mission.
(c) The Kudumbashree Mission.
(d) Bibifathima Swa Sahaya Sangha SHG.
Ans (d)

Question: Which union ministry presents the National Anubhav Awards?
(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ans (c)

Question: Which country’s Perito Moreno Glacier has recently shown signs of rapid change?
(a) Mexico
(b) Argentina
(c) Brazil
(d) Peru
Ans (b)

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