Latest General Knowledge Facts – August 2025

• US Open Mixed Doubles Champions: Italy’s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori won the US Open mixed doubles title. They defeated Poland’s Iga Świątek and Norway’s Casper Ruud. This marks their second consecutive title and makes them the only specialist pair to win under the new format.
• Fortified Rice Scheme Extended: The Central Government has extended the Fortified Rice Scheme until December 2028. A budget of ₹17,082 crore has been allocated for the scheme. It aims to tackle anemia and malnutrition across India.
• Gaganyaan Mission Update: The first test flight of India’s Gaganyaan Mission is scheduled for December. So far, 7,700 tests have been completed, with 2,300 more to be done by March. This marks a crucial phase in preparing for India's first manned space mission.
• Ahmedabad to Host Major International Sports Events in 2025: Ahmedabad will host three major international sporting events in 2025 — the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, the Asian Aquatics Championships, and the AFC U-17 Asian Football Confederation Qualifiers.