NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Who launched the NITI Aayog report titled “Chemical Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains” on July 3, 2025?
A. Suman Bery
B. BVR Subrahmanyam
C. Rajnath Singh
D. H.D. Kumaraswamy
E. Annpurna Devi
Answer: B. BVR Subrahmanyam
2. What is India’s current rank as a global producer of chemicals, according to the NITI Aayog report released in July 2025?
A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 6th
D. 7th
E. 8th
Answer: C. 6th
3. What was the value of India’s domestic chemicals market in 2023, as per the NITI Aayog report?
A. USD 150 billion
B. USD 180 billion
C. USD 200 billion
D. USD 220 billion
E. USD 250 billion
Answer: D. USD 220 billion
4. What is the projected value of India’s chemical industry by 2040, as outlined in the NITI Aayog report?
A. USD 500 billion
B. USD 750 billion
C. USD 1 trillion
D. USD 1.5 trillion
E. USD 2 trillion
Answer: C. USD 1 trillion
5. What was India’s chemical trade deficit in 2023, according to the NITI Aayog report?
A. USD 25 billion
B. USD 28 billion
C. USD 31 billion
D. USD 34 billion
E. USD 37 billion
Answer: C. USD 31 billion
6. What is the current share of India in global chemical value chains, as highlighted by the NITI Aayog report?
A. 2.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%
E. 6.5%
Answer: B. 3.5%
7. What is one of the key challenges faced by India’s chemical industry, as noted in the NITI Aayog report?
A. High R&D investment
B. Low investment in R&D (0.7% vs. global average of 2.3%)
C. Excessive export focus
D. Lack of domestic demand
E. Overabundance of skilled labor
Answer: B. Low investment in R&D (0.7% vs. global average of 2.3%)
8. What is the contribution of India’s chemical industry to the national GDP, as per the NITI Aayog report?
A. 5%
B. 6%
C. 7%
D. 8%
E. 9%
Answer: C. 7%
9. What is the total worth of the 10 capital acquisition proposals approved by the Defence Acquisition Council in July 2025?
A. Rs. 95,000 crore
B. Rs. 1.00 lakh crore
C. Rs. 1.05 lakh crore
D. Rs. 1.10 lakh crore
E. Rs. 1.15 lakh crore
Answer: C. Rs. 1.05 lakh crore
10. Under which category were the Defence Acquisition Council’s approved procurements sourced in July 2025?
A. Buy (Global)
B. Buy (Indian–IDDM)
C. Make in India
D. Buy and Make (Indian)
E. Lease (Indian)
Answer: B. Buy (Indian–IDDM)
11. Which of the following was approved by the DAC for the Indian Navy in July 2025?
A. Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile systems
B. Armoured Recovery Vehicles
C. Mine Counter Measure Vessels
D. Integrated Common Inventory Management System
E. Electronic Warfare Systems
Answer: C. Mine Counter Measure Vessels
12. Which organization is collaborating with India’s DRDO for a three-year joint undersea surveillance research project starting July 2025?
A. Australian Maritime Safety Authority
B. Defence Science and Technology Group
C. Royal Australian Navy
D. Australian Defence Force
E. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Answer: B. Defence Science and Technology Group
13. Where is India’s first WOAH-recognised Equine Disease-Free Compartment located?
A. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
B. Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
C. Pune, Maharashtra
D. Hyderabad, Telangana
E. Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer: B. Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
14. Which disease is NOT listed among those certified free at India’s Equine Disease-Free Compartment?
A. Equine Infectious Anemia
B. Equine Influenza
C. African Horse Sickness
D. Equine Piroplasmosis
E. Glanders
Answer: C. African Horse Sickness
15. Which ministry rejoined the Unicode Consortium as a Supporting Member with voting rights in July 2025?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Communications
E. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer: B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
16. What is the annual fee for India’s Supporting Membership in the Unicode Consortium?
A. USD 10,000
B. USD 15,000
C. USD 20,000
D. USD 25,000
E. USD 30,000
Answer: C. USD 20,000
17. What is the throughput capacity of the SAKSHAM-3000 switch cum router launched by C-DOT in July 2025?
A. 15.6 Tbps
B. 20.6 Tbps
C. 25.6 Tbps
D. 30.6 Tbps
E. 35.6 Tbps
Answer: C. 25.6 Tbps
18. How many bulletproof jackets were included in the Indian Army’s contract with SMPP Limited in July 2025?
A. 25,700
B. 27,700
C. 29,700
D. 31,700
E. 33,700
Answer: B. 27,700
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
19. Where was the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development held from June 30 to July 3, 2025?
A. Madrid, Spain
B. Seville, Spain
C. Barcelona, Spain
D. Valencia, Spain
E. Bilbao, Spain
Answer: B. Seville, Spain
20. How many participants attended the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in 2025?
A. 10,000
B. 12,000
C. 15,000
D. 18,000
E. 20,000
Answer: C. 15,000
21. What is the name of the initiative launched at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development to reduce remittance transfer costs?
A. Global Remit
B. Resilient Remit
C. Secure Remit
D. Swift Remit
E. Affordable Remit
Answer: B. Resilient Remit
22. Which country’s president signed a law suspending cooperation with the IAEA in July 2025?
A. Syria
B. Iran
C. North Korea
D. Iraq
E. Yemen
Answer: B. Iran
23. Which Iranian nuclear facility was NOT targeted by airstrikes between June 13 and June 24, 2025?
A. Fordow
B. Natanz
C. Isfahan
D. Arak
E. All were targeted
Answer: D. Arak
BANKING & FINANCE
24. How much funding did the Green Climate Fund approve for the ADB-led clean energy program in India in July 2025?
A. USD 150 million
B. USD 175 million
C. USD 200 million
D. USD 225 million
E. USD 250 million
Answer: C. USD 200 million
25. Through which facility will the Green Climate Fund’s funding for India’s clean energy program be routed?
A. India Renewable Energy Fund
B. India Green Finance Facility
C. Clean Energy Investment Fund
D. Green Technology Fund
E. Sustainable Energy Facility
Answer: B. India Green Finance Facility
26. What is the purpose of the USD 65 million risk-sharing facility under the India Green Finance Facility?
A. To fund solar energy projects
B. To provide partial credit guarantees for compressed biogas projects
C. To support green hydrogen production
D. To finance electric vehicle manufacturing
E. To develop wind energy infrastructure
Answer: B. To provide partial credit guarantees for compressed biogas projects
27. Which company received SEBI’s approval to operate as a stockbroker and clearing member in July 2025?
A. Zerodha Broking Limited
B. MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited
C. Upstox Securities
D. Angel One Limited
E. Groww Securities
Answer: B. MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
28. Which state became the third in India to cross 1 crore registered stock market investors in July 2025, according to NSE data?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Rajasthan
E. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B. Gujarat
29. What was the total number of registered stock market investors in India as of May 2025, according to NSE data?
A. 10.5 crore
B. 11.0 crore
C. 11.5 crore
D. 12.0 crore
E. 12.5 crore
Answer: C. 11.5 crore
30. Which region in India had the highest number of registered stock market investors, as per NSE data in July 2025?
A. South India
B. West India
C. East India
D. North India
E. Central India
Answer: D. North India
31. With which organization did the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited sign an MoU to launch India’s first weather derivatives?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation
B. India Meteorological Department
C. National Institute of Oceanography
D. Central Pollution Control Board
E. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
Answer: B. India Meteorological Department
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
32. Who became the first Indian actress to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026?
A. Priyanka Chopra
B. Deepika Padukone
C. Anushka Sharma
D. Vidya Balan
E. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Answer: B. Deepika Padukone
33. In which category was Deepika Padukone honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026?
A. Television
B. Recording
C. Motion Pictures
D. Live Theatre/Performance
E. Radio
Answer: C. Motion Pictures
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
34. Who was appointed as the CEO of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub in July 2025?
A. Rajesh Bansal
B. Sahil Kini
C. Harsh Shah
D. Anil Chalamalasetty
E. Sukanya Sonowal
Answer: B. Sahil Kini
35. What is the name of the organization co-founded by Sahil Kini before his appointment as CEO of RBIH?
A. Pine Labs
B. Setu
C. Razorpay
D. Paytm
E. PhonePe
Answer: B. Setu
36. Who was selected as the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador for the 2025–2027 term?
A. Sahil Kini
B. Sukanya Sonowal
C. Govind Sharma
D. Upkar Singh Virk
E. Sudhanshu Mittal
Answer: B. Sukanya Sonowal
ENVIRONMENT
37. What is the name of the new Garcinia species discovered in Assam’s Baksa district in June 2025?
A. Garcinia assamica
B. Garcinia kusumae
C. Garcinia manasica
D. Garcinia baksaensis
E. Garcinia clusiacea
Answer: B. Garcinia kusumae
38. In which journal was the discovery of Garcinia kusumae published?
A. Nature Plants
B. Feddes Repertorium
C. Journal of Botanical Research
D. Plant Diversity
E. Botanical Review
Answer: B. Feddes Repertorium
STATE NEWS
39. What is the minimum population requirement for a village to be selected under the Mukhyamantri Vrindavam Gram Yojana in Madhya Pradesh?
A. 1,500
B. 2,000
C. 2,500
D. 3,000
E. 3,500
Answer: B. 2,000
40. How many villages will be selected in the first phase of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Garibi Mukt Gaon Yojana in Rajasthan?
A. 3,000
B. 4,000
C. 5,000
D. 6,000
E. 7,000
Answer: C. 5,000
41. What is the financial incentive provided to families who rise above the poverty line under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Garibi Mukt Gaon Yojana?
A. Rs. 15,000
B. Rs. 18,000
C. Rs. 21,000
D. Rs. 24,000
E. Rs. 27,000
Answer: C. Rs. 21,000
Current Affairs Today: 5 July 2025 Summary
NITI Aayog — Chemicals report
- NITI Aayog released a report on India’s chemical industry outlining opportunities and gaps to help India join global value chains.
- India is the world’s 6th largest chemical producer but still imports many specialty inputs; the domestic market was about USD 220 billion (2023) and could grow to USD 400–450 billion by 2030.
- The report flags low R&D spending (0.7% vs global ~2.3%) as a major constraint for higher-value products.
Defence purchases — boost to local industry
- The Defence Acquisition Council cleared 10 major capital buys worth around ₹1.05 lakh crore, all under the Indian IDDM category.
- Procurements cover Army, Navy and Air Force needs — including missiles, mine-countermeasure vessels, electronic-warfare systems and logistics tools — and require significant domestic content.
India–Australia undersea research pact
- India and Australia signed a three-year research agreement to develop undersea surveillance tech.
- Work will focus on towed array systems, passive tracking algorithms and managing acoustic noise to detect submarines and AUVs.
First WOAH-recognised equine compartment (Meerut)
- The Remount Veterinary Corps centre in Meerut got WOAH recognition as an Equine Disease-Free Compartment, enabling international movement of Indian sport horses under strict biosecurity rules.
India rejoins Unicode Consortium (supporting member)
- MeitY rejoined the Unicode Consortium with supporting membership and voting rights to promote Indian scripts and standards for text and emoji encoding.
C-DOT launches SAKSHAM-3000 router
- C-DOT unveiled the SAKSHAM-3000 — a high-capacity, energy-efficient data-centre switch/router (25.6 Tbps) designed for cloud, 5G/6G and AI workloads with low latency and modular OS.
SMPP wins army order for protective gear
- SMPP Ltd. secured ₹300 crore in emergency orders for bulletproof jackets and advanced helmets for the Indian Army, including items designed to withstand high-velocity rounds.
Global finance & diplomacy
- FfD4 (Seville): The UN’s Financing for Development conference (30 Jun–3 Jul) launched many initiatives, including the “Resilient Remit” plan to lower remittance costs and 130 projects under the Sevilla commitment. India was represented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
- Iran passed a law suspending IAEA cooperation after recent strikes, stopping inspections until security guarantees are met.
Climate finance & energy storage
- The Green Climate Fund approved USD 200 million for an ADB-led India clean-energy programme to mobilize public/private investment in emerging green technologies.
- IFC committed ₹460 crore to IndiGrid for a 180 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Sanand, Gujarat to support renewable integration.
Markets & new financial services
- SEBI granted MobiKwik Securities a permanent registration as a stockbroker and clearing member, allowing it to expand broking services.
- NSE data: Gujarat became the third state to cross 1 crore registered stock investors, after Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
- NCDEX–IMD MoU: NCDEX signed up with IMD to create India’s first weather derivatives to help farmers and climate-sensitive sectors manage risk.
Awards & people
- Deepika Padukone was announced as the first Indian actress to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star (Class of 2026).
- Sahil Kini appointed CEO of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub.
- Sukanya Sonowal (IIT Guwahati) named Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador.
Science & defence tech
- China tested its Feitian-2 hypersonic vehicle, demonstrating RBCC propulsion and high-speed flight.
- Paras Anti-Drone bagged a French order worth ₹22.21 crore for CHIMERA 200 systems.
- DRDO’s DEAL carried out field trials of SDR Manpack and CTCS in Uttarakhand.
Environment — new species
- A new Garcinia tree, Garcinia kusumae, was discovered in Assam; it bears bright pinkish-orange fruit and has cultural ties to local communities.
State schemes
- Madhya Pradesh approved the Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana to make selected villages self-reliant (one village per district), with focus on dairy, organic farming, water and solar energy; also approved bridge repairs and a Rashtriya Raksha University campus.
- Rajasthan launched the Garibi Mukt Gaon Yojana, targeting 5,000 villages in phase-1 with financial assistance, incentives and SHG support to reduce rural poverty.