Current Affairs – 2 August 2025 | Daily GK Update for Exams

 

Current Affairs – 2 August 2025 (India & World)

Perfect for UPSC/TSPSC/SSC/Banking exams – concise one-liners, key facts, and practice MCQs.

1. PM-KISAN (20th installment): ₹20,500 crore released via DBT to ~9.7 crore farmers nationwide; event held in Varanasi.
2. Varanasi Projects: PM unveils & lays foundation for 52 projects worth ~₹2,200 crore (roads, power, health, education, tourism).
3. Space Tech: ISRO–NASA NISAR Earth-observation mission successfully launched this week; mission updates continue.
4. Economy & Policy: Focus on farmer welfare, MSMEs, and “Vocal for Local” reiterated during Varanasi address.
5. Daily Round-Up (Global): Europe and world updates dominated evening news bulletins; keep an eye on trade & geopolitics.

India – National & Economy

• PM-KISAN Yojana: 20th tranche credited directly to eligible farmers’ bank accounts (₹2,000 per beneficiary) via DBT.
• Development Push in Varanasi: Launch + foundation of 52 projects (~₹2,200 cr) across infrastructure, health, education, tourism and urban development.
• Policy Focus: Emphasis on self-reliance, local manufacturing, and targeted agri support (Fasal Bima, MSP, Lakhpati/Drone Didi initiatives referenced).

Science & Tech

• NISAR Mission: Joint ISRO–NASA Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite launched this week; designed to map Earth’s ecosystems, ice, and hazards with high-resolution radar. Post-launch commissioning and hardware deployments are underway.

World News Snapshot

• Key European and global headlines covered in evening bulletins—trade, politics and security developments remain in focus.

One-Liners (Quick Revision)

• PM-KISAN 20th installment released from Varanasi; ~9.7 crore beneficiaries, ~₹20,500 crore total.
• 52 projects (~₹2,200 cr) launched/laid in Varanasi across roads, power, health, education, tourism.
• ISRO–NASA NISAR mission launched this week; early on-orbit activities progressing.
• Policy messaging: farmers, MSMEs, youth; “Vocal for Local” push reiterated.
• Global: Europe’s nightly round-ups highlight ongoing geopolitical and economic shifts.

Practice MCQs – 2 August 2025

1. The 20th PM-KISAN installment was released from which city on Aug 2, 2025?
   A) Lucknow   B) Varanasi   C) Patna   D) Bhopal
   Answer

   B) Varanasi

2. Approximate total amount disbursed under the 20th PM-KISAN installment:
   A) ₹9,700 crore   B) ₹12,000 crore   C) ₹20,500 crore   D) ₹25,000 crore
   Answer

   C) ₹20,500 crore

3. Estimated number of farmer beneficiaries in the Aug 2 tranche:
   A) 3.5 crore   B) 5.2 crore   C) 7.8 crore   D) 9.7 crore
   Answer

   D) 9.7 crore

4. The number of projects launched/launched foundation in Varanasi on Aug 2:
   A) 26   B) 40   C) 52   D) 62
   Answer

   C) 52

5. NISAR is a joint mission between:
   A) ISRO–ESA   B) NASA–ISRO   C) NASA–ESA   D) ISRO–JAXA
   Answer

   B) NASA–ISRO

6. NISAR’s primary instrument is:
   A) Optical imager   B) Infrared spectrometer   C) Synthetic Aperture Radar   D) Magnetometer
   Answer

   C) Synthetic Aperture Radar

7. Which welfare theme was reiterated during the Varanasi event?
   A) Import substitution only   B) “Vocal for Local”   C) Universal Basic Income   D) Gold monetization
   Answer

   B) “Vocal for Local”

8. DBT in PM-KISAN stands for:
   A) Direct Bank Transfer   B) Direct Benefit Transfer   C) Deposit Benefit Transfer   D) Digital Bank Transfer
   Answer

   B) Direct Benefit Transfer

9. One sector not explicitly highlighted among the 52 projects was:
   A) Roads   B) Power   C) Education   D) Space Launch Vehicles
   Answer

   D) Space Launch Vehicles

10. NISAR data will primarily help study:
    A) Deep-space exoplanets   B) Earth’s ecosystems and ice   C) Solar flares   D) Asteroid mining
    Answer

    B) Earth’s ecosystems and ice

Quick FAQs

Q. How can farmers check PM-KISAN status?
A. Visit the official PM-KISAN portal, use Aadhaar/Account/PM-KISAN number to verify credit; ensure e-KYC is completed and bank–Aadhaar is linked.

Compiled for exam preparation. Verify official notifications and portals for beneficiary-specific details.