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Current Affairs Quiz: 14 August 2025

15 questions from the news of 14 August 2025. Tap an option to see the answer and the explanation.

DAILY QUIZCurrent AffairsQuiz14 August 202515 questions with answers and explanationssafalsetu.com
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1. The AI tool 'SabhaSaar', which produces structured Minutes of Meetings from Gram Sabha recordings, was launched by which ministry?

Answer: A. SabhaSaar uses AI and NLP to transcribe Gram Sabha meetings and summarise key points into minutes. It handles 13 languages and works with Bhashini for translation.

2. The Rs 2,250 crore Export Promotion Mission has two chief components. Which option below is NOT one of them?

Answer: E. The two core parts are NIRYAT PROTSAHAN for financial support and NIRYAT DISHA for market access. NIRYAT SAHAYATA does not belong to the scheme.

3. Who will head India's first privately built Earth Observation satellite constellation under the PPP model?

Answer: B. Under the IN-SPACe framework, PixxelSpace India heads a consortium with Piersight Space, Dhruva Space and Satsure Analytics to build 12 EO satellites for farming, climate, disasters and security.

4. Which of these is NOT a provision of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025?

Answer: D. Disputes go to a new National Sports Tribunal, and doping appeals will be heard by a fresh Appeal Panel rather than the Supreme Court.

5. What is the goal of the FREE-AI framework issued by the RBI?

Answer: E. The Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of AI promotes fair, safe and transparent AI in finance, stressing trust, accountability and innovation.

6. The RBI's revised co-lending guidelines lowered the minimum share of a loan that regulated entities must keep to what level?

Answer: B. Regulated entities now have to hold at least 10% of loans on their own books, down from 20% earlier for NBFCs, which eases liquidity strain on smaller NBFCs.

7. Under RBI rules, an Indian company's Overseas Direct Investment can go up to what multiple of its net worth?

Answer: D. Indian firms may invest abroad up to four times their net worth through joint ventures or wholly owned subsidiaries, with restricted sectors such as real estate and banking excluded.

8. How does SEBI's proposed definition describe algorithmic trading?

Answer: A. SEBI treats algo trading as any order created and executed automatically by pre-set computer programs, which gives more speed and efficiency than manual dealing.

9. SBI launched a special personal loan for Agniveers. What is the largest amount it offers?

Answer: C. The scheme lends up to Rs 4 lakh without collateral, and the repayment period is matched to the Agniveer's service term under Agnipath.

10. NABARD and APGB joined Aqua Exchange to offer IoT-enabled loans to which sector?

Answer: D. A pilot in Andhra Pradesh uses IoT devices to track water quality, feed and disease in shrimp ponds, supporting sustainable aquaculture.

11. Which agency, jointly with the Arunachal government, will execute the Tato-II project?

Answer: E. A joint venture of NEEPCO and the Arunachal Pradesh government will execute the project.

12. How does a CEPA differ from a standard FTA, as noted in this agreement?

Answer: E. CEPA is broader than a standard FTA, covering regulatory cooperation such as competition policy and intellectual property rights.

13. The 2021 Kush Kalra case, cited in the ruling, concerned women's entry to which institution?

Answer: C. Kush Kalra concerned women's entry to the National Defence Academy; Babita Puniya concerned permanent commissions.

14. Which ministry launched the AI-based SabhaSaar tool?

Answer: A. The notes say MoPR launched SabhaSaar for Gram Sabha meeting minutes.

15. Which agency is the main implementing body of the Export Promotion Mission?

Answer: B. The notes name the Directorate General of Foreign Trade as the main implementing agency.