Current Affairs 14/08/2025

1.

Where is the 3rd International Conference of Young Buddhist Scholars (ICYBS) scheduled to be held in August 2025?

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

Nalanda Hall, Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi

Sarnath Buddhist Monastery, Varanasi

India International Centre, New Delhi

2.

Which of the following statements about the Scheme for Promoting Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE 2025) is correct?

It offers a one-time opportunity for unregistered employers and employees, including contractual and temporary workers, to get registered without inspection or past dues.

It is a permanent scheme launched under the ESI Act to provide tax rebates to employers.

It covers only permanent employees in registered establishments and excludes contractual workers.

It was launched by the Ministry of Finance to promote ease of doing business in the informal sector.

3.

Which of the following correctly represents the value of India’s textile and apparel industry in 2024–25?

USD 37.7 billion, entirely driven by exports.

USD 142 billion, consisting mainly of handicrafts and exports.

USD 179 billion, with USD 142 billion domestic market and USD 37 billion exports.

USD 200 billion, equally divided between domestic and export markets.

4.

Which of the following statements about India’s textile and apparel exports in 2024–25 is correct?

India is the 3rd largest exporter of textiles and apparel with a 6% global share.

The textile and apparel sector contributed 12% of India’s total merchandise exports.

The European Union accounts for the largest share of India’s textile and apparel exports.

The USA remains the largest export market, accounting for 28.97% of textile and apparel exports.

5.

What is the primary aim of the MoU signed between MY Bharat and the School of Ultimate Leadership Foundation (SOUL)?

To create 100,000 youth leaders in the age group of 18–29 years across India through joint programs in various domains.

To establish permanent research centres for youth policy and governance in all Indian states.

To provide direct financial assistance to youth-led startups in the field of social entrepreneurship.

To launch a new national scheme for compulsory digital literacy training in schools.

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