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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. When did the Indian Navy sign an agreement with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project?
A. July 6, 2025
B. July 7, 2025
C. July 8, 2025
D. July 9, 2025
E. July 10, 2025
Answer: C. July 8, 2025
2. Who were present during the signing of the agreement for the NMDA Project between the Indian Navy and BEL?
A. Nirmala Sitharaman and Manoj Jain
B. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti and Manoj Jain
C. Rajib Kumar Sen and Dr. Jitendra Singh
D. G. Kishan Reddy and Bhajan Lal Sharma
E. Suman Bery and Chanchal Kumar
Answer: B. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti and Manoj Jain
3. What is the primary aim of the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project?
A. To develop new naval warships
B. To strengthen maritime and coastal security
C. To promote maritime tourism
D. To enhance underwater archaeology
E. To improve fisheries management
Answer: B. To strengthen maritime and coastal security
4. What will be upgraded as part of the NMDA Project?
A. Indian Coast Guard headquarters
B. National Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence (NC3I) Network
C. Indian Naval Ship INS Nistar
D. Bharat Dynamics Limited facilities
E. Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region
Answer: B. National Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence (NC3I) Network
5. What technology is incorporated into the NMDA Network upgrade?
A. Blockchain technology
B. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled software
C. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
D. Internet of Things (IoT) sensors
E. 5G connectivity
Answer: B. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled software
6. What will the Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) at Gurugram be upgraded into under the NMDA Project?
A. National Security Operations Centre
B. Multi-Agency NMDA Centre
C. Coastal Surveillance Hub
D. Maritime Data Fusion Agency
E. National Maritime Command Centre
Answer: B. Multi-Agency NMDA Centre
7. How will the NMDA Project be executed?
A. On a public-private partnership basis
B. On a turnkey basis
C. Through international collaboration
D. By outsourcing to private firms
E. Under direct government funding
Answer: B. On a turnkey basis
8. Which entity administers the Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC)?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. National Security Adviser (NSA)
C. Indian Coast Guard
D. Bharat Electronics Limited
E. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Answer: B. National Security Adviser (NSA)
9. What is the flagship platform under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES initiative?
A. Kalaa Setu
B. Bhasha Setu
C. WaveX
D. MediaHub
E. InfoBharat
Answer: C. WaveX
10. What is the primary goal of the Kalaa Setu challenge launched by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting?
A. To promote digital gaming
B. To develop AI-based multilingual content generation
C. To enhance cybersecurity measures
D. To improve satellite communication
E. To create virtual reality platforms
Answer: B. To develop AI-based multilingual content generation
11. What is the deadline for startups to apply for the Kalaa Setu challenge?
A. July 22, 2025
B. July 30, 2025
C. August 15, 2025
D. August 30, 2025
E. September 1, 2025
Answer: B. July 30, 2025
12. Which organizations will provide pilot support to the winner of the Kalaa Setu challenge?
A. ISRO and DRDO
B. All India Radio, Doordarshan, and Press Information Bureau
C. NITI Aayog and UNDP
D. IIT Madras and Startup India
E. Ministry of Defence and BEL
Answer: B. All India Radio, Doordarshan, and Press Information Bureau
13. What is the purpose of the Central Electricity Authority’s guidelines for Automated Weather Stations (AWS) in renewable energy projects?
A. To monitor air pollution levels
B. To improve accuracy of renewable generation forecasts
C. To enhance cybersecurity in urban areas
D. To track wildlife migration
E. To measure soil fertility
Answer: B. To improve accuracy of renewable generation forecasts
14. What is the minimum capacity of solar and wind power projects required to install an Automated Weather Station (AWS) as per CEA guidelines?
A. 25 MW
B. 50 MW
C. 75 MW
D. 100 MW
E. 150 MW
Answer: B. 50 MW
15. How often must AWS log encrypted weather data according to the CEA guidelines?
A. Every 5 minutes
B. Every 10 minutes
C. Every 15 minutes
D. Every 30 minutes
E. Every hour
Answer: C. Every 15 minutes
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
16. Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held from July 6–7, 2025?
A. New Delhi, India
B. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
C. Moscow, Russia
D. Beijing, China
E. Johannesburg, South Africa
Answer: B. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
17. What was the theme of the 17th BRICS Summit in 2025?
A. Global Economic Resilience
B. Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance
C. Climate Action and Sustainability
D. Digital Transformation for Development
E. Peace and Security in the Global South
Answer: B. Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance
18. Which country joined BRICS as a full member during the 17th BRICS Summit in 2025?
A. Malaysia
B. Indonesia
C. Thailand
D. Vietnam
E. Singapore
Answer: B. Indonesia
19. Which country’s bid to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) in 2028 was supported by BRICS leaders?
A. Brazil
B. India
C. China
D. Russia
E. South Africa
Answer: B. India
20. What is the name of the malaria drug approved by Swissmedic for newborns and infants under 4.5 kg?
A. Malarone
B. Coartem Baby
C. Artemisinin
D. Lariam
E. Quinine
Answer: B. Coartem Baby
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
21. What is the significance of Yamaha Motor’s new corporate logo unveiled in July 2025?
A. To mark its 50th anniversary
B. To commemorate its 70th anniversary
C. To celebrate its entry into electric vehicles
D. To promote its new motorcycle range
E. To align with its global expansion plans
Answer: B. To commemorate its 70th anniversary
22. What feature does Yamaha’s new corporate logo emphasize for better visibility?
A. 3D Tuning Fork mark
B. Flat (2D) Tuning Fork mark
C. Circular emblem
D. Digital waveform
E. Interlocking gears
Answer: B. Flat (2D) Tuning Fork mark
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
23. Which private equity firm was approved by the CCI to acquire a stake in SmartShift Logistics Solutions Private Limited?
A. Blackstone Group
B. Kedaara Capital Investment Managers Limited
C. Warburg Pincus
D. Carlyle Group
E. TPG Capital
Answer: B. Kedaara Capital Investment Managers Limited
24. What business does 360 ONE Portfolio Managers Limited acquire from Credit Suisse Securities (India) Private Limited?
A. Investment banking services
B. Portfolio management services
C. Insurance distribution
D. Mutual fund management
E. Corporate lending
Answer: B. Portfolio management services
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
25. What is the full form of ERASR tested by the Indian Navy in July 2025?
A. Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket
B. Enhanced Radar and Surveillance Rocket
C. Electronic Reconnaissance and Attack System Rocket
D. Extended Range Artillery Support Rocket
E. Emergency Response and Surveillance Rocket
Answer: A. Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket
26. Which organization designed and developed the ERASR?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited
B. Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE)
C. Indian Space Research Organisation
D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
E. Bharat Dynamics Limited
Answer: B. Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE)
27. What is the name of the first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel delivered to the Indian Navy?
A. INS Vikrant
B. INS Nistar
C. INS Kavaratti
D. INS Viraat
E. INS Arihant
Answer: B. INS Nistar
28. What is the maximum depth for deep sea saturation diving supported by INS Nistar?
A. 100 meters
B. 200 meters
C. 300 meters
D. 500 meters
E. 1,000 meters
Answer: C. 300 meters
SPORTS
29. How many medals did India win at the 2nd leg of the World Boxing Cup 2025 in Kazakhstan?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
E. 12
Answer: D. 11
30. Who won the gold medal in the Women’s 54 kg category at the World Boxing Cup 2025 in Kazakhstan?
A. Jaismine Lamboria
B. Sakshi
C. Nupur Sheoran
D. Yeldana Talipova
E. Jucielen Romeu
Answer: B. Sakshi
OBITUARY
31. At what age did Norman Tebbit, former UK Cabinet Minister, pass away in July 2025?
A. 90
B. 92
C. 94
D. 96
E. 98
Answer: C. 94
32. Which position did Norman Tebbit NOT hold under Margaret Thatcher’s government?
A. Secretary of State for Employment
B. Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
C. Conservative Party Chairman
D. Chancellor of the Exchequer
E. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Trade
Answer: D. Chancellor of the Exchequer
STATE NEWS
33. Which state became the first in India to join the Cruise Bharat Mission in July 2025?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
E. Goa
Answer: B. Gujarat
34. What is the length of Gujarat’s coastline, as mentioned in the context of the Cruise Bharat Mission?
A. 1,600 km
B. 2,000 km
C. 2,340 km
D. 2,500 km
E. 3,000 km
Answer: C. 2,340 km
35. What is the name of the healthcare scheme launched by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in July 2025?
A. Ayushman Bharat Yojana
B. Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana
C. Mukh Mantri Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana
D. Punjab Health Assurance Scheme
E. Sehat Card Yojana
Answer: B. Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana
36. What is the annual healthcare coverage amount per family under the Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana in Punjab?
A. Rs. 5 lakh
B. Rs. 7.5 lakh
C. Rs. 10 lakh
D. Rs. 12.5 lakh
E. Rs. 15 lakh
Answer: C. Rs. 10 lakh
Current Affairs Today: 10 July 2025
Summary — National Affairs (key points)
Maritime & Defence
- Indian Navy — NMDA project with BEL: On 8 July 2025 the Navy signed with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to upgrade the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) system. The plan upgrades the NC3I network, adds AI-enabled analytics, converts IMAC into a multi-agency NMDA centre, and connects coastal agencies, states and commercial data sources for a unified maritime picture. The project will be delivered on a turnkey basis and run by the Navy.
- Indigenous weapons & ships: User trials for the indigenous anti-submarine rocket ERASR were successful (17 rockets test-fired). INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (118 m, ~10,000 t, ~75% local content), was delivered to the Navy for deep-sea diving and rescue work.
Technology & Media
- MIB’s Kalaa Setu (WaveX): The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting launched the Kalaa Setu AI challenge to build real-time multilingual text→video/graphics/audio tools. Startups apply via WaveX by 30 July 2025; winners get pilot support with AIR, Doordarshan and PIB. (Bhasha Setu translation challenge runs in parallel.)
- CEA guidelines for renewables: The Central Electricity Authority requires solar and wind plants of ≥50 MW to install Automated Weather Stations that log encrypted weather data every 15 minutes, store it for 6 months, sync time via GNSS, and run on a solar battery able to last 20 days without sunlight.
- Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre: TN government, Hyundai Motor India and IIT Madras launched plans for a hydrogen R&D and refuelling hub in Chennai (HMIL committed ₹100 crore), aiming to build refuelling corridors from Chennai to Kanyakumari.
International Affairs & Global News
- 17th BRICS Summit (Rio): Held 6–7 July 2025; Indonesia was admitted as a full member. BRICS supported India’s bid to host COP33 (2028) and adopted the Rio Declaration.
- Bulgaria to join eurozone: EU ministers approved Bulgaria’s euro adoption; changeover set for 1 Jan 2026 (conversion 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN).
- Novartis — Coartem Baby: Swiss regulator approved Coartem Baby, the first malaria medicine formulated for newborns and infants under 4.5 kg; production and distribution will start in Africa.
Business & Competition
- CCI approvals: Kedaara Capital cleared to buy stake in SmartShift (parent of Porter). 360 ONE Group allowed to acquire select wealth and broking units from UBS AG’s India subsidiary.
- Yamaha rebrand: Yamaha Motor unveiled a redesigned, 2D tuning-fork logo to mark 70 years and better suit digital uses.
Science & Environment
- (Already covered elsewhere) — continued focus on indigenous tech, quantum, and bio-initiatives in parallel with defence and infrastructure projects.
Sports
- World Boxing Cup (Astana): India won 11 medals (3 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze) and finished 3rd in the 2nd leg of the 2025 series; standout winners included Sakshi, Jaismine Lamboria and Nupur Sheoran.
State & Local
- Gujarat — Cruise Bharat Mission: Gujarat became the first state to join the Cruise Bharat Mission to promote cruise tourism along its coast and river circuits.
- Punjab — Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana: Launched a free cashless healthcare plan offering up to ₹10 lakh per family per year for about 65 lakh families; state budget allocated ₹778 crore and the scheme starts 2 Oct 2025.