Current Affairs july 2025

 

1. Which country became the first in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from WHO on June 30, 2025 (relevant to July discussions)? A) Brazil B) Suriname C) Peru D) Colombia Answer: B Explanation: Suriname achieved this after 70 years of efforts, eliminating malaria in rainforests.
2. What is the name of India's first national cooperative university, foundation stone laid in July 2025? A) Amul Sahkari University B) Tribhuvan Sahkari University C) Gujarat Cooperative Institute D) Anand Dairy University Answer: B Explanation: Laid in Anand, Gujarat, to strengthen the cooperative sector.
3. Which scheme was launched in July 2025 to support elephant conservation in India? A) Gaj Mitra Scheme B) Project Elephant C) Van Rakshak Yojana D) Wildlife Guardian Program Answer: A Explanation: 'Gaj Mitra' aims to engage communities in protecting elephants.
4. On which date was World Population Day observed in 2025, focusing on reproductive health? A) July 10 B) July 11 C) July 12 D) July 13 Answer: B Explanation: UN's annual event on July 11 highlighted global population challenges.
5. What was the theme of India Energy Storage Week 2025 held in July? A) Powering Tomorrow B) Sustainable Energy Future C) Green Storage Revolution D) Energy for All Answer: B Explanation: Emphasized advancements in battery storage for renewables.
6. Which Indian state topped the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings announced in July 2025? A) Gujarat B) Maharashtra C) Madhya Pradesh D) Indore (city-level, but state: Madhya Pradesh) Answer: B Explanation: Maharashtra led in urban cleanliness performance.
7. Who won the men's singles title at India Open 2025? A) Kidambi Srikanth B) H.S. Prannoy C) Lakshya Sen D) Priyanshu Rajawat Answer: B Explanation: H.S. Prannoy defeated top seeds in badminton.
8. Which Union Minister received the Kalinga Ratna Award 2024 in July 2025? A) Ashwini Vaishnaw B) Dharmendra Pradhan C) Nirmala Sitharaman D) Rajnath Singh Answer: B Explanation: Awarded to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan by President Murmu.
9. Who won the Wimbledon 2025 men's singles final? A) Carlos Alcaraz B) Jannik Sinner C) Novak Djokovic D) Rafael Nadal Answer: B Explanation: Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win Wimbledon.
10. Which site was declared India's 44th UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2025? A) Maratha Military Landscape B) Santiniketan C) Hoysala Temples D) Dholavira Answer: A Explanation: Recognizes Maratha Empire's military architecture.
11. What is the total outlay of the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme approved on July 1, 2025? A) ₹5,000 crore B) ₹6,520 crore C) ₹7,200 crore D) ₹10,000 crore Answer: B Explanation: Aims to boost job creation in manufacturing.
12. Which new Indian Railways app was launched on July 1, 2025? A) Rail Yatra B) UTS Mobile C) IRCTC Next D) Train Tracker Pro Answer: B Explanation: Enhances unreserved ticketing services.
13. What is the name of the advanced stealth frigate commissioned on July 1, 2025, at Yantar Shipyard, Russia? A) INS Vikrant B) Admiral Gorshkov-class C) INS Nilgiri D) Tushil Answer: B Explanation: Part of India-Russia defense cooperation.
14. Who won gold in U-15 Girls’ Singles at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships 2025? A) Liu Ziling B) Zhu Qihi C) Divyanshi Bhowmick D) P.B. Abhinand Answer: C Explanation: Indian player Divyanshi Bhowmick claimed the title.
15. Which country hosted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise virtually in July 2025? A) Bangladesh B) India C) Sri Lanka D) Thailand Answer: B Explanation: Conducted by NDMA as a tabletop exercise.
16. What is the primary objective of the VISION Portal launched in July 2025? A) Startup funding B) Youth empowerment via education and skills C) Engineering scholarships D) Higher education research Answer: B Explanation: Targets underprivileged youth for sustainable livelihoods.
17. Which state approved the Homestay Policy 2025-30 in July 2025? A) Rajasthan B) Chhattisgarh C) Kerala D) Uttarakhand Answer: B Explanation: Promotes tourism in rural/tribal areas like Bastar.
18. Which volcano erupted on August 2, 2025 (discussed in July previews), in Russia's Kamchatka? A) Klyuchevskaya B) Krasheninnikov C) Avachinsky D) Bezymianny Answer: B Explanation: First modern eruption post-earthquake.
19. What was the highest bird count at Pong Dam Lake in the 2025 annual survey (July update)? A) 1,00,000 B) 1,53,719 C) 2,00,000 D) 1,20,000 Answer: B Explanation: From 97 species in Himachal Pradesh Ramsar site.
20. Which bank became the only Indian one in the 2025 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook? A) HDFC Bank B) SBI C) ICICI Bank D) Axis Bank Answer: B Explanation: Recognized for ESG performance.

21. Which state won the Junior Boys’ National Football Championship 2025? A) West Bengal B) Manipur C) Kerala D) Goa Answer: B Explanation: Defeated West Bengal 3-0 after 25 years.
22. What is the schedule for Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025? A) August, India B) September, China C) October, Japan D) November, Malaysia Answer: B Explanation: Held in Hangzhou, China, from Sept 5-14.
23. Which G7 country recognized Palestine in July 2025? A) USA B) Canada C) Japan D) Italy Answer: B Explanation: Canada announced diplomatic recognition.
24. What is the budget increase for PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana in 2025-26? A) 20% B) 37% C) 50% D) 25% Answer: B Explanation: For unorganized workers' social security.
25. Which country topped the Global Digital Well-Being Index 2025? A) USA B) India C) Singapore D) Finland Answer: B Explanation: India scored 67/100 with strong youth support.
26. Where will Asian Games 2026 be held? A) Hangzhou, China B) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan C) Jakarta, Indonesia D) Doha, Qatar Answer: B Explanation: From Sept 19-Oct 4, including cricket.
27. What is the rank of India in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index? A) 151 B) 159 C) 161 D) 140 Answer: A Explanation: Improved from 159th, still "very serious" category.
28. Which state topped CareEdge State Ranking Report 2025? A) Tamil Nadu B) Maharashtra C) Karnataka D) Gujarat Answer: B Explanation: Second edition by CARE Ratings.
29. What is the focus of Chhattisgarh Homestay Policy 2025-30? A) Urban tourism B) Rural/tribal areas C) Beach resorts D) Hill stations Answer: B Explanation: Targets Bastar and Sarguja regions.
30. Which mountain expeditions were flagged off in July 2025 by Defence Secretary? A) Everest and K2 B) Everest and Kilimanjaro C) Annapurna and Denali D) Matterhorn and Fuji Answer: B Explanation: For Army mountaineering teams.

31. What is the MSP raise for cotton in 2025-26? A) 5% B) 11% import duty waiver extended C) No change D) 15% Answer: B Explanation: To address low production.

32. Which portal was launched for real estate transparency in July? A) Unified RERA Portal B) REAP C) Property Link D) Housing Net Answer: A Explanation: Under RERA Act 2016.
33. What is NITI Aayog's new index for electric mobility? A) EV Progress Index B) India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) C) Green Drive Ranking D) Battery Score Answer: B Explanation: Ranks states on 16 indicators.
34. Which visa types were introduced for international students in July? A) e-tourist and e-business B) e-student and e-student-x C) e-medical and e-work D) e-pilgrim and e-family Answer: B Explanation: For full-time programs and dependents.
35. What is the outlay for Akash Prime missile project? A) ₹4,000 crore B) ₹8,000 crore C) ₹6,000 crore D) ₹10,000 crore Answer: B Explanation: Indigenous air defense system.
36. Which city topped Swachh Survekshan 2024-25? A) Surat B) Indore C) Bhopal D) Mysuru Answer: B Explanation: Indore retained cleanliness title.
37. What scheme empowers underprivileged youth via VISION Portal? A) Skill India B) Education for All C) Sustainable Livelihoods D) Youth Guarantee Answer: C Explanation: Focus on skills and jobs.
38. Which state renamed a district in July 2025? A) Assam (from Dima Hasao to North Cachar Hills) B) Manipur C) Nagaland D) Mizoram Answer: A Explanation: To restore historical identity.
39. What is the budget for Asian Winter Games 2025 contingent? A) Partial funding B) Full under ANSF Scheme C) No funding D) Private sponsorship Answer: B Explanation: 88-member team to Harbin, China.
40. Which award did K S Manilal receive (posthumous mention in July)? A) Padma Shri B) Bharat Ratna C) Jnanpith D) Sahitya Akademi Answer: A Explanation: Taxonomist for Hortus Malabaricus.

41. Which country abolished death penalty in July 2025? A) Papua New Guinea B) Malaysia C) Singapore D) Indonesia Answer: A Explanation: Became 113th UN member to abolish it.

42. Host of Exercise Pacific Reach 2025? A) USA B) Australia C) Japan D) India Answer: A Explanation: Multinational military drill.
43. Which river was in news for floods in July 2025? A) Penna River (Karnataka-Andhra) B) Ganga C) Yamuna D) Brahmaputra Answer: A Explanation: Flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
44. First country to fund Asian Winter Games fully? A) China B) India C) Japan D) South Korea Answer: B Explanation: Under ANSF for Harbin event.
45. Which European leaders’ summit was hosted in 2025 (July agenda)? A) France B) Germany C) UK D) Spain Answer: A Explanation: Focused on Ukraine support.
46. Suriname's malaria elimination efforts spanned how many years? A) 50 B) 70 C) 90 D) 100 Answer: B Explanation: Culminated in WHO certification.
47. Which body lacks chairperson since April 2025? A) NHRC B) NCM (National Commission for Minorities) C) NCW D) NITI Aayog Answer: B Explanation: Statutory body under Minority Affairs Ministry.
48. Host of FIDE Chess World Cup 2025? A) India B) USA C) Russia D) Norway Answer: A Explanation: To be held in New Delhi.
49. Which quake triggered Krasheninnikov eruption? A) 7.8 magnitude B) 8.8 magnitude C) 6.5 magnitude D) 9.0 magnitude Answer: B Explanation: In Kamchatka Peninsula.
50. Theme of Ayurveda Day 2025 (July observance)? A) Health for Humanity B) Ayurveda for Earth and People C) Wellness Revolution D) Ancient Healing Answer: B Explanation: Global movement theme.

51. Which institute developed wound-healing pad from red ivy plant? A) IISc Bengaluru B) JNTBGRI C) CSIR D) ICMR Answer: A Explanation: Using Strobilanthes alternata.

52. What is HRM in AI context (July breakthrough)? A) Humanoid Robot Model B) Brain-inspired AI model C) Hybrid Reasoning Machine D) High-Resolution Mapping Answer: B Explanation: Won AGI race in 2025.
53. Protostar stage duration? A) 10-100 years B) 100,000-10 million years C) 1-10 years D) 50-500 years Answer: B Explanation: Early star formation phase.
54. UAE's first Sovereign Mobility Cloud launched at? A) Dubai World Congress B) Abu Dhabi Summit C) Sharjah Tech Expo D) Ras Al Khaimah Forum Answer: A Explanation: For self-driving transport.
55. Which collaboration for ISRO in July 2025? A) ISRO-ESA B) ISRO-NASA C) ISRO-JAXA D) ISRO-Roscosmos Answer: A Explanation: Joint space mission.
56. What is the focus of Unified RERA Portal? A) Banking B) Real estate transparency C) Education D) Health Answer: B Explanation: Launched by Housing Ministry.
57. India's rank in Digital Connectivity Rating 2025? A) Top 10 B) Significant improvement C) Bottom 50 D) No change Answer: B Explanation: TRAI recognized 8 agencies.
58. What is IEMI's scoring basis? A) 10 indicators B) 16 indicators out of 100 C) 20 parameters D) 5 themes Answer: B Explanation: NITI Aayog's EV tool.
59. Which plant-based pad for wounds? A) Aloe vera B) Red ivy (Strobilanthes alternata) C) Neem D) Turmeric Answer: B Explanation: Multifunctional healing.
60. Host of European leaders’ summit 2025? A) Belgium B) France C) Italy D) Netherlands Answer: B Explanation: July agenda on security.

61. India's contingent size for Asian Winter Games 2025? A) 50 B) 88 C) 100 D) 75 Answer: B Explanation: 59 athletes + 29 officials.

62. Which sport debuts in Asian Games 2026? A) Cricket B) MMA C) Esports D) Squash Answer: B Explanation: Mixed Martial Arts.
63. Manipur's football win margin? A) 1-0 B) 3-0 C) 2-1 D) 4-2 Answer: B Explanation: Against West Bengal.
64. Wimbledon 2025 final score (Sinner vs Alcaraz)? A) 3-1 B) 3-2 C) 3-0 D) 2-3 Answer: A Explanation: Sinner's historic victory.
65. India Open 2025 venue? A) Mumbai B) New Delhi C) Bengaluru D) Hyderabad Answer: B Explanation: Badminton Super 750 event.
66. Asian Youth TT Championships host? A) China B) India C) Japan D) Korea Answer: A Explanation: 29th edition in China.
67. Pong Dam bird species count? A) 80 B) 97 C) 110 D) 75 Answer: B Explanation: Record 2025 survey.
68. Basohli Utsav dates in 2025? A) July 28-Aug 2 B) Sept 28-Oct 2 C) Aug 15-20 D) Oct 10-15 Answer: B Explanation: In J&K for GI-tagged paintings.
69. Which team in Pool B for Women's Asia Cup Hockey? A) India, Japan, Thailand, Singapore B) China, Korea, Malaysia, Taipei C) India, China, Japan D) Thailand, Korea, Singapore Answer: A Explanation: India's group.
70. Kalinga Ratna recipient's portfolio? A) Finance B) Education C) Defense D) External Affairs Answer: B Explanation: Dharmendra Pradhan.

71. Suriname's certification date? A) June 30, 2025 B) July 15, 2025 C) May 1, 2025 D) August 10, 2025 Answer: A Explanation: WHO malaria-free status.

72. Pong Dam Lake area? A) 200 sq km B) 307 sq km C) 400 sq km D) 150 sq km Answer: B Explanation: Ramsar site on Beas River.
73. NCM's origin year? A) 1978 B) 1992 C) 2000 D) 2010 Answer: A Explanation: As Minorities Commission.
74. Krasheninnikov ash height? A) 10,000 ft B) 20,000 ft C) 15,000 ft D) 25,000 ft Answer: B Explanation: Eruption in Russia.
75. Children in India 2025 publication by? A) UNICEF B) MoSPI C) NITI Aayog D) Census India Answer: B Explanation: Fourth edition on child stats.
76. Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025 issue? A) 5th B) 8th C) 3rd D) 10th Answer: B Explanation: By MoSPI.
77. Swachh Bharat Mission 2025 focus? A) Urban only B) Cleanliness and public health C) Rural waste D) Plastic ban Answer: B Explanation: Vibrant chapter in India's journey.
78. Mount Kilimanjaro's type? A) Dormant volcano B) Stratovolcano C) Shield volcano D) Cinder cone Answer: B Explanation: Africa's tallest peak.
79. BIMSTEC exercise type? A) Field drill B) Tabletop C) Simulation D) Live fire Answer: B Explanation: 4th edition hosted by India.
80. Walong Battle anniversary in 2025? A) 60th B) 62nd C) 65th D) 50th Answer: B Explanation: 1962 Sino-Indian War.

81. Kalinga Ratna ceremony date? A) July 10 B) July 15 C) July 20 D) July 25 Answer: B Explanation: On Sarala Das birth anniversary.

82. UNESCO's 44th Indian site? A) 43rd B) 44th C) 45th D) 42nd Answer: B Explanation: Maratha Landscape.
83. Basohli painting's GI tag year? A) 2020 B) 2023 C) 2021 D) 2024 Answer: B Explanation: For J&K's cultural heritage.
84. Padma Shri for K S Manilal? A) 2010 B) Earlier award, passed Jan 2025 C) 2025 D) Posthumous Answer: B Explanation: Botanist died Jan 1, 2025.
85. National e-Governance Awards 2025 at? A) 28th NCeG B) 25th C) 30th D) 20th Answer: A Explanation: Presented in July.
86. IGNCA support for? A) Basohli Utsav B) Kumbh Mela C) Diwali Fest D) Holi Carnival Answer: A Explanation: With Vishwasthali organization.
87. CareEdge Report edition? A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth Answer: B Explanation: State rankings 2025.
88. RSF's Press Freedom Index category for India? A) Good B) Very serious C) Satisfactory D) Problematic Answer: B Explanation: 151/180 rank.
89. Adikavi Sarala Das anniversary? A) July 15 B) July 1 C) August 1 D) June 15 Answer: A Explanation: Odia poet honored.
90. Tribhuvan University location? A) Mumbai B) Anand, Gujarat C) Delhi D) Lucknow Answer: B Explanation: Cooperative education hub.

91. Assam Investment Summit year? A) 2024 B) 2025 C) 2026 D) 2023 Answer: B Explanation: Approved in July for infrastructure.

92. NAeG 2025 focus? A) e-Governance B) Digital India C) AI in govt D) Cyber security Answer: A Explanation: National awards.
93. PM-SYM administrator? A) EPFO B) LIC C) Ministry of Labour D) NITI Aayog Answer: C Explanation: With LIC managing pensions.
94. India's digital satisfaction %? A) 40% B) 58% C) 70% D) 30% Answer: B Explanation: Highest among major countries.
95. Walong location? A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Ladakh C) Sikkim D) Uttarakhand Answer: A Explanation: Near India-China-Myanmar tri-junction.
96. Hortus Malabaricus focus? A) Fauna B) Flora of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa C) Minerals D) Astronomy Answer: B Explanation: 17th-century treatise.
97. B.C. Roy Trophy tier? A) Tier 1 B) Tier 2 C) Open D) Women Answer: A Explanation: Junior Boys' Football.
98. RERA Act year? A) 2013 B) 2016 C) 2019 D) 2020 Answer: B Explanation: Real Estate Regulation.
99. Pong Dam alternate name? A) Beas Sagar B) Maharana Pratap Sagar C) Gobind Sagar D) Bhakra Dam Answer: B Explanation: Man-made reservoir.
100. ELI Scheme sector? A) IT B) Manufacturing C) Agriculture D) Services Answer: B Explanation: Employment incentives.