1. How many people were screened for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) under the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission as announced on July 22, 2025?
a) 5 crore
b) 6 crore
c) 7 crore
d) 8 crore
e) 4 crore
Answer: b) 6 crore
2. What is the target number of screenings for the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission?
a) 5 crore
b) 6 crore
c) 7 crore
d) 8 crore
e) 9 crore
Answer: c) 7 crore
3. How many individuals were diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) out of the 6 crore screened under the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission?
a) 1.15 lakh
b) 2.15 lakh
c) 3.15 lakh
d) 4.15 lakh
e) 5.15 lakh
Answer: b) 2.15 lakh
4. How many health cards were distributed to screened individuals under the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission?
a) 1.6 crore
b) 2.6 crore
c) 3.6 crore
d) 4.6 crore
e) 5.6 crore
Answer: b) 2.6 crore
5. Which of the following states did NOT exceed the screening targets for the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Odisha
d) Telangana
e) Karnataka
Answer: c) Odisha
6. When was the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission launched?
a) July 1, 2022
b) July 1, 2023
c) July 1, 2024
d) July 1, 2025
e) July 1, 2021
Answer: b) July 1, 2023
7. What is the primary aim of the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission by 2047?
a) Screen 10 crore people
b) Eliminate SCD among tribal and vulnerable populations
c) Distribute 5 crore health cards
d) Develop new SCD treatments
e) Train healthcare workers for SCD
Answer: b) Eliminate SCD among tribal and vulnerable populations
8. Which technology is used for screening under the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission?
a) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
b) Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) kits
c) Computed Tomography (CT) scans
d) Ultrasound device
e) Blood culture tests
Answer: b) Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) kits
9. How many Incubation Centres are planned in the North Eastern Region under the Government of India’s initiative in July 2025?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
e) Six
Answer: c) Four
10. Which organization sponsors the initiative to establish Incubation Centres in the North Eastern Region?
a) North Eastern Council (NEC)
b) Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE)
c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
d) Nagaland University
e) Government of Assam
Answer: a) North Eastern Council (NEC)
11. How many beneficiaries were assigned to the Nagaland University Incubation Centre in FY 2024-25?
a) 34
b) 44
c) 54
d) 64
e) 74
Answer: b) 44
12. What is the maximum startup seed funding amount for high-performing incubatees at the Nagaland University Incubation Centre?
a) Rs 3 lakh
b) Rs 4 lakh
c) Rs 5 lakh
d) Rs 6 lakh
e) Rs 7 lakh
Answer: c) Rs 5 lakh
13. Which ministry collaborated with the World Bank Group for the report ‘Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India’?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
d) Ministry of Urban Development
e) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
14. What percentage of new jobs are Indian cities expected to create by 2030, according to the World Bank Group report?
a) 50%
b) 60%
c) 70%
d) 80%
e) 90%
Answer: c) 70%
15. What is the estimated annual pluvial flood-related loss in Indian cities by 2030, as per the World Bank Group report?
a) USD 3 billion
b) USD 4 billion
c) USD 5 billion
d) USD 6 billion
e) USD 7 billion
Answer: c) USD 5 billion
16. By 2070, how many new homes are projected to be required in Indian cities according to the World Bank Group report?
a) 124 million
b) 134 million
c) 144 million
d) 154 million
e) 164 million
Answer: c) 144 million
17. What is the name of the unified reporting platform launched by SEBI for stockbrokers in July 2025?
a) Samriddhi Manch
b) Samuhik Prativedan Manch
c) Ekta Reporting System
d) Unified Broker Platform
e) SEBI Compliance Hub
Answer: b) Samuhik Prativedan Manch
18. How many compliance reports are included in the first rollout of SEBI’s unified reporting platform starting August 1, 2025?
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50
e) 60
Answer: c) 40
19. How many stockbrokers are expected to benefit immediately from SEBI’s ‘Samuhik Prativedan Manch’ platform?
a) 790
b) 890
c) 990
d) 1090
e) 1190
Answer: c) 990
20. When was SEBI established as a statutory body?
a) 1988
b) 1990
c) 1992
d) 1994
e) 1996
Answer: c) 1992
21. What is the primary currency for the FCNR(B) Deposit Account launched by Equitas Small Finance Bank?
a) Euro (EUR)
b) United States Dollar (USD)
c) British Pound (GBP)
d) Indian Rupee (INR)
e) Japanese Yen (JPY)
Answer: b) United States Dollar (USD)
22. Which group is the Equitas Explorer Savings Account primarily designed for?
a) Resident Indians
b) Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
c) Small business owners
d) Government employees
e) Students
Answer: b) Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
23. How many variants of the Equitas Explorer Savings Account were launched by Equitas Small Finance Bank?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
e) Five
Answer: b) Two
24. Which company partnered with SBI Cards to launch the PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE and SELECT BLACK?
a) Paytm
b) PhonePe
c) Google Pay
d) Amazon Pay
e) Razorpay
Answer: b) PhonePe
25. What is the maximum reward percentage offered by the PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK on PhonePe and Pincode applications?
a) 3%
b) 5%
c) 7%
d) 10%
e) 12%
Answer: d) 10%
26. What is the value of the electronic gift voucher offered by the PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE upon joining?
a) Rs. 500
b) Rs. 1,000
c) Rs. 1,500
d) Rs. 2,000
e) Rs. 2,500
Answer: a) Rs. 500
27. What was the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) percentage of Public Sector Banks in FY21, according to RBI’s provisional data?
a) 2.58%
b) 4.45%
c) 6.16%
d) 8.35%
e) 9.11%
Answer: e) 9.11%
28. What was the GNPA amount for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) in December 2024?
a) Rs. 2.83 lakh crore
b) Rs. 4.45 lakh crore
c) Rs. 6.16 lakh crore
d) Rs. 8.35 lakh crore
e) Rs. 10.36 lakh crore
Answer: b) Rs. 4.45 lakh crore
29. What was the value of the RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) in March 2025?
a) 43.4
b) 53.9
c) 64.2
d) 67
e) 70
Answer: d) 67
30. When was the RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) first introduced?
a) August 2017
b) August 2019
c) August 2021
d) August 2023
e) August 2025
Answer: c) August 2021
31. What is the weightage of the ‘Access’ parameter in the RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index?
a) 20%
b) 35%
c) 45%
d) 50%
e) 60%
Answer: b) 35%
32. For how many years was the recognition of MCXCCL as a clearing corporation renewed by SEBI in July 2025?
a) One year
b) Two years
c) Three years
d) Four years
e) Five years
Answer: c) Three years
33. What is the credit gap in the MSME sector that KredX and Canara Bank aim to bridge through their partnership?
a) Rs. 10 lakh crore
b) Rs. 20 lakh crore
c) Rs. 30 lakh crore
d) Rs. 40 lakh crore
e) Rs. 50 lakh crore
Answer: c) Rs. 30 lakh crore
34. Which platform is used by KredX and Canara Bank to enhance digital trade finance for MSMEs?
a) TradeX
b) Domestic Trade Exchange (DTX)
c) FinTrade
d) MSME Finance Hub
e) Udyam Exchange
Answer: b) Domestic Trade Exchange (DTX)
35. What is the reader score of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in the Travel + Leisure Readers’ 10 Favourite International Airports of 2025 List?
a) 83.67
b) 84.23
c) 84.47
d) 86.18
e) 86.22
Answer: b) 84.23
36. Which airport topped the Travel + Leisure Readers’ 10 Favourite International Airports of 2025 List?
a) Hong Kong International Airport
b) Istanbul Airport
c) Haneda Airport
d) Incheon International Airport
e) Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Answer: b) Istanbul Airport
37. How many Indian Army bases received radar-evading kamikaze drones from Apollyon Dynamics in July 2025?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
e) Six
Answer: c) Four
38. What is the maximum speed of the kamikaze drones developed by Apollyon Dynamics?
a) 200 km/h
b) 250 km/h
c) 300 km/h
d) 350 km/h
e) 400 km/h
Answer: c) 300 km/h
39. Who won the Men’s Singles title at the Japan Open Badminton Tournament 2025?
a) Alex Lanier (France)
b) Shi Yu Qi (China)
c) Lakshya Sen (India)
d) Wang Zhi Yi (China)
e) An Se-Young (South Korea)
Answer: b) Shi Yu Qi (China)
40. How many titles did An Se-Young win in 2025, including the Japan Open Women’s Singles title?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
e) Eight
Answer: c) Six
41. What was the total prize pool of the Japan Open Badminton Tournament 2025?
a) USD 750,000
b) USD 850,000
c) USD 950,000
d) USD 1,000,000
e) USD 1,100,000
Answer: c) USD 950,000
42. When did Andre Russell retire from international cricket?
a) July 20, 2025
b) July 21, 2025
c) July 22, 2025
d) July 23, 2025
e) July 24, 2025
Answer: c) July 22, 2025
43. Which franchise did Andre Russell play for in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025?
a) Chennai Super Kings
b) Kolkata Knight Riders
c) Mumbai Indians
d) Delhi Capitals
e) Royal Challengers Bangalore
Answer: b) Kolkata Knight Riders
44. When is National Broadcasting Day observed annually in India?
a) July 21
b) July 22
c) July 23
d) July 24
e) July 25
Answer: c) July 23
45. What is the significance of National Broadcasting Day in India?
a) Establishment of Doordarshan
b) Establishment of Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) in 1927
c) Launch of All India Radio (AIR)
d) First television broadcast in India
e) Introduction of FM radio
Answer: b) Establishment of Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) in 1927
46. When was the first radio broadcast conducted in India by the Radio Club of Bombay?
a) June 1921
b) June 1922
c) June 1923
d) June 1924
e) June 1925
Answer: c) June 1923
47. What is the funding amount for the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Hornbill Conservation at Anamalai Tiger Reserve?
a) Rs 50 lakh
b) Rs 1 crore
c) Rs 1.5 crore
d) Rs 2 crore
e) Rs 2.5 crore
Answer: b) Rs 1 crore
48. How many hornbill species will the Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Anamalai Tiger Reserve focus on?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
e) Six
Answer: c) Four
49. Which department is implementing the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Hornbill Conservation in Tamil Nadu?
a) Department of Agriculture
b) Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests
c) Department of Wildlife Protection
d) Department of Tourism
e) Department of Rural Development
Answer: b) Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests
50. How many critically endangered plant species are targeted for restoration under Uttarakhand’s systematic plant conservation programme?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16
e) 18
Answer: c) 14
Current Affairs Today: 24 July 2025
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
- National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) announced that 6 crore people have been screened for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) under the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission. Of these, 2.15 lakh individuals were diagnosed with SCD, and 16.7 lakh were identified as carriers. States like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand have already exceeded their screening targets.
- Nagaland University to Host Incubation Centre: Nagaland University has been selected to host one of the four Incubation Centres in the Northeast. This initiative, sponsored by the North Eastern Council (NEC), aims to foster a startup ecosystem and promote entrepreneurship in the region by offering mentorship, workshops, and seed funding of up to Rs. 5 lakh for top-performing incubatees.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
- World Bank Report on Indian Cities: A new World Bank report, ‘Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India’, projects that Indian cities will generate 70% of new jobs by 2030. However, it also warns that annual flood-related losses could increase from USD 4 billion to USD 5 billion by 2030 if cities do not invest in climate adaptation.
BANKING & FINANCE
- SEBI Introduces Centralised Compliance Platform: The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched “Samuhik Prativedan Manch,” a unified reporting platform for stockbrokers, effective from August 1, 2025. This platform will allow brokers to submit compliance reports through a single interface, reducing duplication and costs.
- Equitas Small Finance Bank Launches New Products: Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB) has introduced two financial products for NRIs and seafarers: the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR)(B) Deposit Account and the Equitas Explorer Savings Account.
- PhonePe and SBI Card Partnership: PhonePe has partnered with SBI Card to launch two co-branded credit cards: ‘PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE’ and ‘PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK’. These contactless cards are available on both RuPay and VISA networks and offer rewards on everyday transactions.
- PSB GNPA Declines: According to provisional data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have dropped from 9.11% in FY21 to 2.58% in FY25. This decline is attributed to joint measures by the Government of India and the RBI, including the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
- RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index Rises: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) has increased by 4.3% to 67 in FY25, up from 64.2 in FY24. The index reflects growth across all three sub-indices: access, usage, and quality of financial services.
- SEBI Renews MCXCCL Recognition: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has renewed the recognition of Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL) as a clearing corporation for a period of three years, from July 31, 2025, to July 30, 2028.
- KredX and Canara Bank Partnership: KredX has partnered with Canara Bank to enhance digital trade finance for the MSME sector. The collaboration will leverage KredX’s Domestic Trade Exchange (DTX) platform to bridge the Rs. 30 lakh crore credit gap.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- World’s Top 10 International Airports: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai, India, was ranked 9th on the Travel + Leisure Readers’ 10 Favourite International Airports of 2025 List. Istanbul Airport in Turkey topped the list for the second consecutive year.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- Apollyon Dynamics Delivers Drones to Indian Army: Apollyon Dynamics, a startup founded by BITS Pilani students, has delivered indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to the Indian Army. These radar-evading kamikaze drones, capable of speeds over 300 km/h, have been deployed at four major IA bases.
SPORTS
- Japan Badminton Open 2025: Shi Yu Qi (China) won the men’s singles title, and An Se-young (South Korea) won the women’s singles title at the Japan Badminton Open 2025. An Se-young secured her sixth title of the season.
- Andre Russell Retires: West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has retired from all forms of international cricket. He was a key member of the West Indies team that won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016.
IMPORTANT DAYS
- National Broadcasting Day: Celebrated annually on July 23, National Broadcasting Day commemorates the establishment of the private radio station ‘Indian Broadcasting Company’ in 1927.
- Pi Approximation Day: Observed on July 22, Pi Approximation Day highlights the mathematical constant Pi (π), with the date 22/7 representing its fractional approximation.
- World Brain Day: Observed annually on July 22, World Brain Day raises awareness about the importance of brain health and neurological disorders.
- National Flag Adoption Day: Celebrated annually on July 22, this day commemorates the adoption of the Tricolour Flag as India’s national flag by the Constituent Assembly in 1947.
STATE NEWS
- TN to Establish Hornbill Conservation Centre: The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced the establishment of India’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Hornbill Conservation at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR). The project, funded with Rs 1 crore, will focus on the four hornbill species found in the Western Ghats.
- Uttarakhand Launches Plant Conservation Programme: The Research Wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has launched India’s first systematic plant conservation programme to restore 14 critically endangered plant species to their original ecosystems in the Western Himalayas.