Today Current Affairs in English & Hindi with Quiz – 24 August 2025

🏛 National Affairs

• ISRO successfully completed the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) for the Gaganyaan mission, validating the parachute-based deceleration system.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called Gaganyaan a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Noida dowry murder accused Vipin Bhati was shot in the leg by UP Police while attempting to flee.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah said disrupting Parliament/Assemblies for political gain is not healthy for democracy.
• Election Commission of India reported 98.2% electors’ documents received for Bihar’s voter list revision.
• BJP clarified that Aadhaar alone cannot enroll voters, responding to Supreme Court remarks.
• Rahul Gandhi said INDIA bloc is united in Bihar ahead of polls; common manifesto to be released.
• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju: PM refused special protection for himself in new ministers’ bill.
• Indian astronauts described space flight as linked with ancient wisdom & future dreams.
• PM Modi to address ET World Leaders Forum, aiming to boost global growth.
• Delhi Police joined “Fit India Sundays on Cycle” to fight obesity.
• Surat jeweller crafted a 5-ft silver Ram Lalla idol worth ₹11 lakh.
• Specially-abled kids made eco-friendly Ganeshas in Narmadapuram.
• Elderly women in Varanasi welcomed orphans at Dadi Pota Theme Park.
• Amit Shah remembered Vithalbhai Patel’s contribution to India’s democracy.
• 69,000 teacher recruitment candidates protested outside UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya’s residence.
• JP Nadda paid tribute to Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary.
• Registrar General of India (RGI) directed hospitals to report births & deaths within 21 days on its portal. (GKToday)

🌍 International Affairs

• Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accused the West of blocking Ukraine peace talks.
• Typhoon Kajiki drenched China’s Hainan; 20,000 evacuated; storm headed toward Vietnam.
• An Indian-origin woman in Washington quit her business to feed the homeless.
• US DIA chief removed after disagreeing with Trump’s stance on Iran.
• Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe shifted to ICU a day after being jailed.
• India warned Pakistan of cross-border flooding risk due to monsoon rains.
• EAM Jaishankar commented on Pak-US ties: “a history of overlooking history”.

💹 Economy & Banking

• Anil Ambani denied allegations of ₹2,000-crore bank fraud after CBI raids.
• EVs & e-buses exempted from toll on Atal Setu, India’s longest sea bridge.
• Ban on real-money gaming may cost payment gateways ₹30,000 crore.
• Public sector banks’ pension fund deposits fell 87% in 5 years as private banks gained share. (Business Standard)

🔬 Science & Technology

• Scientists found a hidden “switch” in amino acids aiding natural weight loss.
• US X-37B spaceplane to test quantum navigation, alternative to GPS.
• Axiom-4 mission marks new era for India’s astronauts, says Shubhanshu Shukla.

🏅 Sports

• Cheteshwar Pujara retired from all formats of cricket.
• Dream11 ended sponsorship of Team India ahead of Asia Cup.
• NorthEast United beat Diamond Harbour 6-1 to defend Durand Cup.
• FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw to be held in December at Kennedy Center, USA.
• Mirabai Chanu eyes CWG & Asian Games gold after comeback.
• U-20 Wrestling Championships ended in Bulgaria on 24 Aug. (Wikipedia)
• Indian archers bagged medals at World Archery Youth Championships, Winnipeg (Canada).

🌱 Environment

• Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected relief camps in Chamoli after heavy rains.
• Kishtwar cloudburst: 16 hospitalized at GMC Jammu, all stable.

🏆 Awards & Honours

• No major award events reported on this date.

📅 Important Days

• National Waffle Day
• Kobe Bryant Day (8/24)
• Vesuvius Day
• National Knife Day
• International Strange Music Day
• National Peach Pie Day
• Pluto Demoted Day

🏞 Regional & State Level Affairs

• Bihar EC reported 98.2% electoral documents verified in SSR.
• BPSC opened applications for 935 posts (starting salary ₹29,200).
• West Bengal NEET seat allotment (Round 1) results declared.
• UP Board revised registration schedule for 2026 Class 10 & 12 exams.
• Rahul Gandhi & Tejashwi Yadav campaigned in Bihar, accusing EC of bias.
• Indian Army Dao Division & Airtel signed MoU for connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh. (AffairsCloud)
• India Post & AMFI signed MoU to distribute mutual funds via post offices. (AffairsCloud)

🎯 MCQs

1. ISRO’s August 24, 2025 Gaganyaan test was:
   A) Orbital Re-entry Test
   B) Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) ✅
   C) Crew Escape Test
   D) Parachute Simulation
2. Who was shot while fleeing police custody in Greater Noida?
   A) Rahul Gandhi
   B) Vipin Bhati ✅
   C) Anil Ambani
   D) Pujara
3. What % documents were received in Bihar’s voter revision?
   A) 85.5%
   B) 90%
   C) 95.7%
   D) 98.2% ✅
4. Which cricketer retired on Aug 24, 2025?
   A) Kohli
   B) Dhoni
   C) Pujara ✅
   D) Rohit Sharma
5. Amino acids discovery revealed:
   A) Diabetes cure
   B) Weight-loss switch ✅
   C) Muscle growth
   D) Protein synthesis
6. Which typhoon hit China’s Hainan?
   A) Doksuri
   B) Kajiki ✅
   C) Saola
   D) Haikui
7. What alert did India give Pakistan?
   A) Terror threat
   B) Border incursion
   C) Flood warning ✅
   D) Trade ban
8. Which day honours Kobe Bryant?
   A) BBall Day
   B) Kobe Bryant Day ✅
   C) Knife Day
   D) Waffle Day
9. What did Dream11 decide about Team India?
   A) Renew deal
   B) Step down sponsor ✅
   C) Increase funding
   D) Add teams