Today Current Affairs & G.K. 11/08/2025
1. Which country has recently announced raising funds for renewable energy projects through “Green Bonds”?
Answer : India
India has recently raised significant funds specifically to support renewable energy projects through green bonds.
• In Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), the Government of India, via the Reserve Bank, auctioned sovereign green bonds totaling ₹20,000 crore, up from ₹16,000 crore in FY23. The proceeds are earmarked for green infrastructure, particularly renewable energy capacity expansion.
• Further aligning with that, as of FY23, about ₹6,186 crore of green bond proceeds were specifically allocated to renewable energy projects.
• Looking ahead, the Centre is planning to ramp up green bond issuance by at least 25%, with a projected target of ₹25,000–26,000 crore in FY26 to further fund renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
2. Which Indian woman cricketer has recently completed 1000 runs in International T20 cricket?
Answer : Shafali Verma
The young Indian opener recently crossed the milestone of 1,000 runs in Women’s T20 Internationals, achieving it at just 20 years of age. She is known for her explosive batting style and has been a key player for India since her debut in 2019, also starring in the 2023 U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup win.
3. When will “World Elephant Day” be celebrated in 2025?
Answer : 12 August
World Elephant Day is observed every year on 12 August to spread awareness about the urgent need to protect elephants and ensure their survival. It was first launched in 2012 by Canadian filmmaker Patricia Sims and the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation of Thailand.
• Poaching for ivory and illegal wildlife trade.
• Habitat loss due to deforestation, agriculture, and urbanisation.
• Human–elephant conflict in rural and forest-edge areas.
• The importance of ethical eco-tourism and conservation projects.
Elephants are keystone species, playing a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of forests and grasslands. Protecting them helps safeguard biodiversity and the health of our planet.
4. Which country has recently developed a new launch vehicle for the “Mars Rover Mission”?
Answer : China
China has recently developed a new launch vehicle for its upcoming Mars Rover Mission, part of the ambitious Tianwen-3 project aimed at bringing back samples from the Red Planet. The mission, expected to launch around 2028, will use the upgraded Long March-5 heavy-lift rocket, known for its powerful payload capacity and advanced propulsion technology. The plan involves two separate launches—one carrying the orbiter and Earth return capsule, and the other delivering the lander with the ascent vehicle to Mars. Once on the Martian surface, the rover will collect rock and soil samples, which will then be launched into Mars orbit, transferred to the return capsule, and brought back to Earth. This development marks a significant leap in China’s deep space exploration capabilities, placing it among the few nations working on complex interplanetary sample-return missions.
5. Who has recently announced the theme for “World Youth Day 2025”?
Answer : United Nations
Who announced the 2025 World Youth Day theme—and what is it?
• The theme for World Youth Day 2025—“You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (John 15:27)—was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, during a Vatican press conference held on 24 September 2024.
Why “United Nations” isn’t the correct answer
• World Youth Day is a global religious event organized by the Catholic Church, not the United Nations.
• It is led by the Vatican, which selects the theme, oversees its dissemination, and coordinates the event with local dioceses worldwide.