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Current Affairs Today - July 21, 2025
1. Which state has launched the 'Rahveer Scheme' to reward good Samaritans who help accident victims?
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh
2. What is the main objective of the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025?
- Promote tourism in the northeast
- Launch new central schemes
- Highlight the North East Region as a land of opportunity and attract investment
- Announce budget for northeastern states
Answer: C) Highlight the North East Region as a land of opportunity and attract investment
3. What is the name of the operation in which around 3,000 Agniveers led from the front in defending India?
- Operation Shakti
- Operation Sindoor
- Operation Vijay
- Operation Rakshak
Answer: B) Operation Sindoor
4. Which two countries recently signed a treaty concerning the return of sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago?
- India and United Kingdom
- Mauritius and India
- United Kingdom and Mauritius
- Maldives and Mauritius
Answer: C) United Kingdom and Mauritius
5. What is India's current position among the world's largest economies, according to the IMF?
- Third
- Fourth
- Fifth
- Sixth
Answer: B) Fourth
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Current Affairs Today - July 20, 2025
1. India has assumed the Chairmanship of which organization for the 2025-26 term?
- SAARC
- BRICS
- Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
- ASEAN
Answer: C) Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
2. What is the primary objective of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
- To privatize railway stations
- To modernize and redevelop railway stations with improved facilities
- To reduce the number of railway stations
- To convert all stations into heritage sites
Answer: B) To modernize and redevelop railway stations with improved facilities
3. What significant health milestone did India achieve, as recognized by the WHO at the 78th World Health Assembly?
- Eradication of Polio
- Elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem
- Certification as Malaria-Free
- Elimination of Tuberculosis
Answer: B) Elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem
4. What is the theme of the 24th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting?
- Strengthening Regional Architecture: Reinforcing Indian Ocean Identity
- Maritime Security and Economic Growth
- Blue Economy and Climate Resilience
- Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generations
Answer: D) Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generations
5. What is the estimated cost of the U.S. "Golden Dome" missile defense system announced by President Donald Trump?
- $100 billion
- $150 billion
- $175 billion
- $200 billion
Answer: C) $175 billion
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Current Affairs Today - July 19, 2025
1. The extension of Tapan Kumar Deka’s service is in relaxation of which rules?
- IPC Section 144
- CCS (Conduct) Rules
- FR 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of All India Services (Death cum Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958
- RTI Act, 2005
Answer: C) FR 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of All India Services (Death cum Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958
2. Which authority has urged States and UTs to crack down on illegal fruit ripening and synthetic coating practices?
- NITI Aayog
- Food Corporation of India
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Answer: D) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
3. Which countries is External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visiting from May 19 to 24, 2025?
- France, Sweden, Norway
- Germany, Denmark, Netherlands
- Belgium, Poland, Italy
- Finland, UK, Spain
Answer: B) Germany, Denmark, Netherlands
4. The Delhi government's rooftop solar subsidy complements the central government’s subsidy under which scheme?
- PM KUSUM Yojana
- PM Surya Ghar Yojana
- PM Ujjwala Yojana
- PM Solar Bharat Mission
Answer: B) PM Surya Ghar Yojana
5. Which ministry is associated with the launch of the Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata apps?
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Ministry of Electronics and IT
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries
- Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Answer: D) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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Current Affairs Today - July 18, 2025
1. Which country won the SAFF Under-19 Championship 2025?
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- India
- Sri Lanka
Answer: C) India
2. In May 2025, which country's iconic Perito Moreno Glacier made headlines due to a massive ice calving event, highlighting concerns over climate change?
- Chile
- Argentina
- Greenland
- Canada
Answer: B) Argentina
3. What was the name of the integrated field exercise conducted by the Indian Army in North Bengal?
- Gagan Shakti
- Vijayi Path
- Shatru Vijay
- Teesta Prahar
Answer: D) Teesta Prahar
4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a surplus transfer to the Government of India. What is this surplus based on?
- Income from foreign investments
- Economic Capital Framework (ECF)
- Foreign exchange reserves
- Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act
Answer: B) Economic Capital Framework (ECF)
5. Parasnath Hill, a significant religious site, is primarily revered by followers of which religion?
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Sikhism
Answer: C) Jainism
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Current Affairs Today - July 17, 2025
1. Who did Carlos Alcaraz defeat to win his maiden Italian Open title?
- Novak Djokovic
- Rafael Nadal
- Jannik Sinner
- Daniil Medvedev
Answer: C) Jannik Sinner
2. Which country has the highest foreign exchange reserves in the world?
- Japan
- India
- Switzerland
- China
Answer: D) China
3. The new Integrated Aquapark in Tripura is being developed under which scheme?
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
- Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
4. Which organization released a commemorative stamp to mark 125 years of solar research in India?
- ISRO
- Ministry of Science and Technology
- National Council of Science Museums
- Department of Posts
Answer: D) Department of Posts
5. Which organization provided the data on foreign investment inflows?
- RBI
- SEBI
- NSDL
- BSE
Answer: C) NSDL
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Current Affairs Today - July 16, 2025
1. Which NASA mission provided new insights into the Moon’s nearside and farside asymmetry?
- Artemis
- Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
- GRAIL Mission
- Apollo
Answer: C) GRAIL Mission
2. Which historical structure was recently restored by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Delhi?
- Agrasen Ki Baoli
- Rajon Ki Baoli
- Gandhak Ki Baoli
- Ugrasen Ki Baoli
Answer: B) Rajon Ki Baoli
3. Who led India’s official delegation to the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV?
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- President Droupadi Murmu
- S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
- Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer: D) Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
4. According to Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh, what is the approximate contribution of the fisheries sector to India's national economy?
- 4%
- 5%
- 7%
- 9%
Answer: D) 9%
5. Which Indian organization announced free entry to monuments and museums on International Museum Day?
- Ministry of Culture
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- National Museum Authority
- Indian Heritage Board
Answer: B) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Current Affairs Today - July 15, 2025
1. What type of missile is the SCALP (Storm Shadow) missile used during the Operation Sindoor?
- Surface-to-air missile
- Air-to-surface cruise missile
- Intercontinental ballistic missile
- Anti-tank guided missile
Answer: B) Air-to-surface cruise missile
2. What is the primary function of a Kamikaze drone used during the Operation Sindoor?
- Surveillance only
- Aerial refueling
- Loitering over an area and self-destructing on a target
- Transport of supplies
Answer: C) Loitering over an area and self-destructing on a target
3. Alcatraz Island, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- United States of America
- Canada
Answer: C) United States of America
4. The Ministry of Defence does NOT oversee which of the following forces?
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Coast Guard
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Answer: D) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
5. What is the primary objective of Bharat Bodh Kendra inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal?
- Promote modern technologies
- Fostering awareness and appreciation of India’s rich cultural and civilizational heritage
- Provide coaching for civil services
- Develop defence equipment
Answer: B) Fostering awareness and appreciation of India’s rich cultural and civilizational heritage
Current Affairs Today - July 14, 2025
1. Where was the Quad Tabletop Exercise to launch the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN) held?
- Tokyo, Japan
- New Delhi, India
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Canberra, Australia
Answer: C) Honolulu, Hawaii
2. Where was the 4th Ministerial Conference of RIMES held?
- New Delhi, India
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
Answer: D) Colombo, Sri Lanka
3. Who releases the Sample Registration System (SRS) report in India?
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India
- National Statistical Office
- NITI Aayog
Answer: B) Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India
4. The Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner functions under which ministry?
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Ministry of Planning
Answer: C) Ministry of Home Affairs
5. What is the name of the new military operation announced by Israel related to Gaza?
- Operation Iron Shield
- Operation Gideon's Chariots
- Operation Desert Storm
- Operation Olive Branch
Answer: B) Operation Gideon's Chariots
6. Who became the first American Pope, taking the name Leo XIV?
- Timothy Dolan
- Raymond Burke
- Robert Prevost
- Blase Cupich
Answer: C) Robert Prevost
Current Affairs Today - July 13, 2025
1. Which operation was the first joint operation involving all three Indian Military Services (Army, Navy and Air Force)?
- Operation Vijay
- Operation Blue Star
- Operation Sindoor
- Operation Pawan
Answer: C) Operation Sindoor
2. Where is the main international celebration of UN Vesak Day 2025 being held?
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Kathmandu, Nepal
Answer: B) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3. Which department is responsible for developing India's Climate Finance Taxonomy?
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
- NITI Aayog
- Reserve Bank of India
Answer: B) Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
4. Who chaired the security review meeting with the Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of border states adjoining Pakistan and Nepal?
- Shri Rajnath Singh
- Shri Narendra Modi
- Shri S. Jaishankar
- Shri Amit Shah
Answer: D) Shri Amit Shah
5. Which two organizations jointly hosted the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) India Eco-System Summit 2.0 at the Manekshaw Centre?
- DRDO and HAL
- ISRO and BEL
- Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Lockheed Martin
Answer: C) Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
6. Which ministry successfully postponed the auction of sacred Buddhist relics obtained from the Piprahwa excavation, scheduled by Sotheby’s Hong Kong unit on 7 May 2025?
- Ministry of External Affairs
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Ministry of Tourism
- Ministry of Culture
Answer: D) Ministry of Culture
7. The World Bank Land Conference 2025 focused primarily on which of the following themes?
- Climate resilience and renewable energy
- Global economic recovery post-COVID
- Land governance, property rights, and sustainable land use
- Urban infrastructure and transportation
Answer: C) Land governance, property rights, and sustainable land use
Current Affairs Today - July 12, 2025
1. The Estimates Committee is constituted every year by the:
- President of India
- Prime Minister
- Speaker of Lok Sabha
- Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer: C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
2. The National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) is a part of which larger body?
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- National Security Council (NSC)
- Defence Intelligence Agency
- Central Information Commission
Answer: B) National Security Council (NSC)
3. Project Kuiper is an initiative by which company?
- SpaceX
- Amazon
- Microsoft
Answer: C) Amazon
4. Which of the following institutions was established by BRICS?
- World Bank
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- New Development Bank (NDB)
- Asian Development Bank
Answer: C) New Development Bank (NDB)
5. In which state of India first quantum computing village was established?
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
- Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D) Andhra Pradesh
Current Affairs Today - July 11, 2025
1. In which Indian state is the Palamu Tiger Reserve located?
- Odisha
- Jharkhand
- Chhattisgarh
- Bihar
Answer: B) Jharkhand
2. What is the primary objective of FATF?
- Promote global trade
- Monitor climate change
- Combat money laundering and terrorist financing
- Control inflation
Answer: C) Combat money laundering and terrorist financing
3. Who can introduce a Private Member’s Bill in the Indian Parliament?
- Only the President
- Any Cabinet Minister
- Any Member of Parliament who is not a Minister
- The Chief Justice of India
Answer: C) Any Member of Parliament who is not a Minister
4. NITI Aayog’s "Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India" is developed in collaboration with:
- World Bank
- UNDP
- FICCI
- Institute for Competitiveness
Answer: D) Institute for Competitiveness
5. What is the primary goal of Neuralink?
- Develop humanoid robots
- Connect the human brain with computers
- Create a new cryptocurrency
- Develop space communication tools
Answer: B) Connect the human brain with computers
Current Affairs Today - July 10, 2025
1. Who has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India(CJI), succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna?
- Justice Surya Kant
- Justice Vikram Nath
- Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
- Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka
Answer: C) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
2. Who won the 2025 Ecuadorian presidential run-off election held on April 13, 2025?
- Luisa González
- Daniel Noboa
- Guillermo Lasso
- Rafael Correa
Answer: B) Daniel Noboa
3. According to the DPIIT's data for March 2025, what was the annual Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rate, and what was the primary factor contributing to its decline from February 2025?
- 2.38%; Decline in fuel and power prices
- 2.05%; Slower rise in food prices
- 2.51%; Increase in manufactured products
- 1.91%; Decrease in primary articles
Answer: B) 2.05%; Slower rise in food prices
4. Morgan Stanley recently cut India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to what percentage?
- 6.5%
- 6.3%
- 6.1%
- 6.7%
Answer: C) 6.1%
5. What global event influenced Morgan Stanley’s decision to revise India’s GDP and Sensex forecast?
- Russia-Ukraine conflict
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Middle East tensions
- New tariffs by US President Donald Trump
Answer: D) New tariffs by US President Donald Trump
6. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Athletes' Commission of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) in April 2025?
- Karnam Malleswari
- Sathish Sivalingam
- Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
- Punam Yadav
Answer: C) Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
7. Which state does Mirabai Chanu hail from?
- Assam
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Tripura
Answer: B) Manipur
8. Who won the bronze medal in the men's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 held in Lima, Peru?
- Felipe Almeida Wu
- Saurabh Chaudhary
- Hu Kai
- Varun Tomar
Answer: B) Saurabh Chaudhary
9. Who won the gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Lima?
- Felipe Almeida Wu
- Kai Hu
- Yu Xie
- Christian Reitz
Answer: B) Kai Hu
10. In April 2025, the Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Swiggy to enhance employment opportunities in which sector through the National Career Service (NCS) portal?
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Gig and Logistics
- Agriculture
Answer: C) Gig and Logistics
Current Affairs Today - July 9, 2025
1. Which platform will Swiggy integrate its gig job opportunities with, as per the MoU signed in April 2025?
- Monster India
- Indeed
- National Career Service (NCS) portal
Answer: D) National Career Service (NCS) portal
2. The 6th National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023, organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), was held on April 15, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Which of the following companies won the Green Highways Gold award at the event?
- Ashoka Buildcon
- H.G. Infra Engineering
- Bhartia Infra Projects
- ULCCS
Answer: A) Ashoka Buildcon
3. Who were the recipients of the Best Engineer Awards at the 6th National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023?
- Navratan, Devender Kumar, and Subhash Chandra
- Nitin Gadkari, Bhartia Infra Projects, and H.G. Infra Engineering
- Ashoka Buildcon, ULCCS, and Navratan
- Subhash Chandra, H.G. Infra Engineering, and Bhartia Infra Projects
Answer: A) Navratan, Devender Kumar, and Subhash Chandra
4. What special recognition did ULCCS receive at the 6th National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023?
- Best Engineer Award
- Green Highways Gold
- Special Recognition for Quality and Transparency
- Innovation Award
Answer: C) Special Recognition for Quality and Transparency
5. Which Union Minister emphasized the alignment of the event with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047?
- Piyush Goyal
- Nitin Gadkari
- Nirmala Sitharaman
- Mansukh Mandaviya
Answer: B) Nitin Gadkari
6. The winners of the “पथ चिंतन Hackathon” were honored at the 6th National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023 for their:
- Innovation in highway construction
- Excellence in road safety
- Innovative ideas
- Contribution to environmental sustainability
Answer: C) Innovative ideas
7. The second edition of the Defence Literature Festival 'Kalam & Kavach 2.0' was held on April 15, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. What was the primary theme of this year's festival?
- Advancements in Nuclear Technology
- Cybersecurity and National Defence
- Modern Warfare Strategies
- Securing India's Rise through Defence Reforms
Answer: D) Securing India's Rise through Defence Reforms
8. Which of the following was a major focus of discussions at the Kalam & Kavach 2.0 Defence Literature Festival?
- Artificial Intelligence in Defence
- Nuclear War Strategies
- Environmental Impacts of Defence
- Military Economic Strategies
Answer: A) Artificial Intelligence in Defence
9. According to NITI Aayog’s report titled ‘Unlocking $25+ Billion Export Potential – India’s Hand & Power Tools Sector’, what is the projected global market size for hand and power tools by 2035?
- $100 billion
- $150 billion
- $190 billion
- $200 billion
Answer: C) $190 billion
10. Which country currently holds a dominant share in the global tools market, as highlighted in the report?
- India
- Vietnam
- China
- Germany
Answer: C) China
Current Affairs Today - July 8, 2025
1. Which Indian states are identified as key exporters of hand and power tools in the report?
- Punjab and Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat
- Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
- West Bengal and Rajasthan
Answer: A) Punjab and Maharashtra
2. What was the theme of the side event co-hosted by WHO and IDF at the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025 in Bangkok?
- Advancing Global Diabetes Care
- Bridging Gaps: Integrated Strategies to Address TB and Diabetes
- Innovations in Diabetes Treatment
- Global Health Challenges: TB and Diabetes
Answer: B) Bridging Gaps: Integrated Strategies to Address TB and Diabetes
3. What is the primary purpose of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket?
- Launching satellites into orbit
- Conducting interplanetary missions
- Providing suborbital space tourism flights
- Transporting cargo to the International Space Station
Answer: C) Providing suborbital space tourism flights
4. Who is the founder of Blue Origin, the company behind the New Shepard rocket?
- Elon Musk
- Richard Branson
- Jeff Bezos
- Larry Page
Answer: C) Jeff Bezos
5. In April 2025, which traditional Indian musical instrument from Varanasi received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its cultural and spiritual significance?
- Sitar
- Tabla
- Sarod
- Banaras Shehnai
Answer: D) Banaras Shehnai