Current Affairs Quiz 25 August 2025

With reference to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), consider the following statements:
1. It functions under the Ministry of Tourism.
2. It is responsible for archaeological excavations, conservation of monuments, and publication of findings.
3. It was founded in the 19th century by Alexander Cunningham.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following items recently in news:
1. X-Guard FOTD
2. BriteCloud
3. Nulka
4. Pegasus
5. Emotet
Which of the above are decoy systems?

With reference to the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:
1. It seeks to amend Articles 75, 164, and 239AA of the Constitution.
2. The Bill provides for automatic removal of a minister if arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days in connection with an offence punishable with imprisonment of 5 years or more.
3. Once released, the minister can be reappointed.
4. The Bill extends to Union Territories like Jammu & Kashmir and Puducherry.
How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the Gaganyaan Mission, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to place a 3-member crew in low-Earth orbit (~400 km altitude) for 3 days.
2. The mission is being implemented solely by ISRO, without involvement of other agencies.
3. India will become the fourth country in the world to send humans to space through this mission.
How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to cryptocurrency, consider the following statements:
1. It is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
2. Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible and permanently recorded on blockchain.
3. Unlike traditional money, cryptocurrency functions without intermediaries.
How many of the above statements are correct?