1. What was the total worth of the development projects launched or inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu from July 26 to 27, 2025?
a) Rs 2,800 crore
b) Rs 3,500 crore
c) Rs 4,800 crore
d) Rs 5,500 crore
e) Rs 6,000 crore
Answer: c) Rs 4,800 crore
2. What is the cost of the new terminal building inaugurated at Tuticorin Airport in Tamil Nadu?
a) Rs 300 crore
b) Rs 350 crore
c) Rs 400 crore
d) Rs 450 crore
e) Rs 500 crore
Answer: d) Rs 450 crore
3. Which nuclear power plant is associated with the Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) project for which PM Modi laid the foundation stone in Tamil Nadu?
a) Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant
b) Kundankulum Nuclear Power Plant
c) Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant
d) Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Plant
e) Narora Nuclear Power Plant
Answer: b) Kundankulum Nuclear Power Plant
4. What festival did PM Narendra Modi participate in during his visit to Tamil Nadu in July 2025?
a) Pongal
b) Deepavali
c) Aadi Thiruvathirai
d) Navratri
e) Onam
Answer: c) Aadi Thiruvathirai
5. What was the denomination of the commemorative coin released by PM Modi to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Emperor Rajendra Chola-I’s naval expedition?
a) Rs 500
b) Rs 1,000
c) Rs 1,500
d) Rs 2,000
e) Rs 750
Answer: b) Rs 1,000
6. Where was the 14th edition of the India-Singapore joint military exercise “Ex Bold Kurukshetra 2025” held?
a) Pune, Maharashtra
b) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
c) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
d) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
e) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer: b) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
7. Who led the Indian contingent in the “Ex Bold Kurukshetra 2025” exercise?
a) Colonel Rajesh Sharma
b) Lieutenant Colonel Khiew Zhi Yoong
c) Colonel Arjun Ganapathi
d) Major General Vikram Singh
e) Brigadier Anil Kumar
Answer: c) Colonel Arjun Ganapathi
8. What is the primary objective of the Gyan Bharatam Mission (GBM) launched by PM Narendra Modi?
a) To promote digital education in schools
b) To digitize ancient manuscripts
c) To fund archaeological excavations
d) To establish new universities
e) To create a national museum
Answer: b) To digitize ancient manuscripts
9. What is the total financial allocation for the Gyan Bharatam Mission for the period 2024–31?
a) Rs 382.85 crore
b) Rs 482.85 crore
c) Rs 582.85 crore
d) Rs 682.85 crore
e) Rs 282.85 crore
Answer: b) Rs 482.85 crore
10. Where was India’s first private test facility for Depleted Heavy Water (DHW) commissioned by TEMA India Limited?
a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
b) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
c) Vapi, Gujarat
d) Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
e) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer: c) Vapi, Gujarat
11. Who jointly inaugurated the DHW test facility in Vapi, Gujarat?
a) PM Narendra Modi and CM Bhupendra Patel
b) Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari
c) Rajesh V and K.T. Shenoy
d) Rajnath Singh and Anurag Thakur
e) Jagdeep Dhankhar and Droupadi Murmu
Answer: c) Rajesh V and K.T. Shenoy
12. What is one of the key pillars of the Veer Parivaar Sahayata Yojana launched by NALSA?
a) Providing free medical treatment
b) Offering financial loans to defence personnel
c) Setting up legal services clinics at Sainik Boards
d) Establishing new military schools
e) Providing housing subsidies
Answer: c) Setting up legal services clinics at Sainik Boards
13. Which paramilitary forces are covered under the Veer Parivaar Sahayata Yojana?
a) Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
b) CISF, SSB, and NSG
c) BSF, CRPF, and ITBP
d) SPG, RPF, and NDRF
e) CRPF, BSF, and Assam Rifles
Answer: c) BSF, CRPF, and ITBP
14. Where was the Direct Drive Electronic Interlocking (DDEI) system pilot-tested by Indian Railways?
a) Bhopal (MP) and Srinagar (J&K)
b) Amritsar (Punjab) and Indore (MP)
c) Dinanagar (J&K) and Tajpur (MP)
d) Jammu (J&K) and Gwalior (MP)
e) Lucknow (UP) and Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
Answer: c) Dinanagar (J&K) and Tajpur (MP)
15. What is a key feature of the DDEI system implemented by Indian Railways?
a) Increases copper cable usage
b) Uses satellite communication
c) Requires more relays for operation
d) Reduces human error through automatic interlocking
e) Enhances manual signaling processes
Answer: d) Reduces human error through automatic interlocking
16. What was the purpose of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Maldives from July 25 to 26, 2025?
a) To sign a trade agreement
b) To participate in Maldives’ 60th Independence Day celebrations
c) To attend a SAARC summit
d) To launch a joint military exercise
e) To inaugurate a space research center
Answer: b) To participate in Maldives’ 60th Independence Day celebrations
17. What did PM Modi and President Mohammed Muizzu jointly release during the Maldives visit?
a) A defense agreement
b) A tourism campaign
c) A trade policy document
d) A commemorative postage stamp
e) A maritime security pact
Answer: d) A commemorative postage stamp
18. Which traditional boats were featured on the commemorative postage stamp released in Maldives?
a) Indian Dhow and Maldives’ Mas Dhoni
b) Indian Uru and Maldives’ Vadhu Dhoni
c) Indian Catamaran and Maldives’ Bokkura
d) Indian Junk and Maldives’ Dhoni
e) Indian Kattumaram and Maldives’ Doni
Answer: b) Indian Uru and Maldives’ Vadhu Dhoni
19. What is the name of the Ministry of Defence building inaugurated by PM Modi in Maldives?
a) Velana Building
b) Republic Building
c) Muizzu Building
d) Dhoshimeyna Building
e) Addu Building
Answer: d) Dhoshimeyna Building
20. What symbolic gesture was presented to PM Modi by the Maldives National Defence Force?
a) A ceremonial sword
b) A traditional boat model
c) Haiykolhu
d) A commemorative plaque
e) A cultural artifact
Answer: c) Haiykolhu
21. Which company successfully test-fired India’s first hydrogen-oxygen propulsion engine?
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) TEMA India Limited
d) Stardour Aerospace Technologies
e) HAL
Answer: d) Stardour Aerospace Technologies
22. What is the exhaust produced by the hydrogen-oxygen propulsion engine developed by Stardour?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Water vapor
c) Nitrogen oxide
d) Sulfur dioxide
e) Carbon monoxide
Answer: b) Water vapor
23. What is the purpose of the Lucas Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) developed by Stardour?
a) To conduct lunar missions
b) To monitor space debris
c) To launch satellites into space
d) To transfer payloads between orbits
e) To support interplanetary travel
Answer: d) To transfer payloads between orbits
24. What is the weight of Turkey’s GAZAP bomb unveiled at IDEF 2025?
a) 500 kg
b) 750 kg
c) 970 kg
d) 1,200 kg
e) 1,500 kg
Answer: c) 970 kg
25. What is the penetration capability of Turkey’s NEB-2 Ghost bunker-buster?
a) 2.4 m of C50 concrete
b) 5 m of C50 concrete
c) 7 m of C50 concrete
d) 10 m of C50 concrete
e) 12 m of C50 concrete
Answer: c) 7 m of C50 concrete
26. Where was the Piratula acuminata wolf spider discovered in India?
a) Western Ghats, Kerala
b) Sundarbans Delta, West Bengal
c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
d) Ranthambore, Rajasthan
e) Kaziranga, Assam
Answer: b) Sundarbans Delta, West Bengal
27. To which family does the Piratula acuminata wolf spider belong?
a) Araneidae
b) Salticidae
c) Theraphosidae
d) Lycosidae
e) Agelenidae
Answer: d) Lycosidae
28. What is the altitude at which Raorchestes jakoid frog was found in Meghalaya?
a) 500 meters
b) 815 meters
c) 1,200 meters
d) 1,655 meters
e) 2,000 meters
Answer: b) 815 meters
29. What is the taxonomic group of the Raorchestes jakoid and Raorchestes jadoh frogs?
a) Hyla species complex
b) Rana species complex
c) Raorchestes parvulus species complex
d) Bufonidae species complex
e) Microhylidae species complex
Answer: c) Raorchestes parvulus species complex
30. In which journal were the findings of the Piratula acuminata wolf spider published?
a) Nature
b) Science
c) Zootaxa
d) Journal of Threatened Taxa
e) Biodiversity Research
Answer: c) Zootaxa
31. Who won the Belgian Grand Prix 2025?
a) Lando Norris
b) Charles Leclerc
c) Oscar Piastri
d) Max Verstappen
e) Lewis Hamilton
Answer: c) Oscar Piastri
32. Which team achieved a one-two finish at the Belgian Grand Prix 2025?
a) Ferrari
b) Red Bull
c) Mercedes
d) McLaren
e) Aston Martin
Answer: d) McLaren
33. How many simultaneous matches are planned by Hockey India to celebrate 100 years of Indian hockey?
a) 500
b) 750
c) 1,000
d) 1,500
e) 2,000
Answer: c) 1,000
34. What is the financial grant announced by Hockey India for hosting Senior Men’s and Women’s National Championships?
a) Rs 50 lakhs
b) Rs 60 lakhs
c) Rs 70 lakhs
d) Rs 80 lakhs
e) Rs 90 lakhs
Answer: c) Rs 70 lakhs
35. When was Hockey India formed?
a) 1925
b) 2008
c) 2009
d) 2010
e) 2011
Answer: c) 2009
36. What is the title of the book released by Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on July 26, 2025?
a) Holistic Education for Students
b) Mental Health in Higher Education
c) Student Wellness: A New Era
d) Sustainable Wellness of Students: A Collective Responsibility in Higher Education
e) Education and Emotional Resilience
Answer: d) Sustainable Wellness of Students: A Collective Responsibility in Higher Education
37. Who edited the book on student wellness released in Uttarakhand?
a) Pushkar Singh Dhami and Ramanand
b) Lata Pandey and Dr. Ramanand
c) Mohan Charan Majhi and Lata Pandey
d) Dr. Ramanand and Conrad Sangma
e) Lata Pandey and Anil Kumar
Answer: b) Lata Pandey and Dr. Ramanand
38. When is CRPF Foundation Day observed annually?
a) July 25
b) July 26
c) July 27
d) July 28
e) July 29
Answer: c) July 27
39. What was the theme of World Hepatitis Day 2025?
a) Hepatitis Free Future
b) Fight Hepatitis Now
c) Eliminate Hepatitis
d) Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down
e) Prevent Liver Cancer
Answer: d) Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down
40. When was the first WHO-recognized World Hepatitis Day observed?
a) 2008
b) 2009
c) 2010
d) 2011
e) 2012
Answer: d) 2011
41. What event led to the designation of July 28 as World Nature Conservation Day?
a) Paris Climate Agreement
b) Earth Summit, 1992
c) Kyoto Protocol
d) UN Conference on the Human Environment, 1972
e) Rio Declaration, 1992
Answer: d) UN Conference on the Human Environment, 1972
42. Who inaugurated the ‘ODISHA TEX 2025’ event in Bhubaneswar?
a) Naveen Patnaik
b) Conrad Sangma
c) Mohan Charan Majhi
d) Pushkar Singh Dhami
e) Bhupendra Patel
Answer: c) Mohan Charan Majhi
43. What is the expected job creation from the vision announced during ODISHA TEX 2025?
a) 50,000 jobs
b) 75,000 jobs
c) 1 lakh jobs
d) 1.5 lakh jobs
e) 2 lakh jobs
Answer: c) 1 lakh jobs
44. What is the revised employment cost subsidy for female workers under the Odisha Technical Textile & Apparel Policy 2022?
a) Rs 5,000 per month
b) Rs 6,000 per month
c) Rs 7,000 per month
d) Rs 8,000 per month
e) Rs 9,000 per month
Answer: c) Rs 7,000 per month
45. How many MoUs were signed by the Odisha government during ODISHA TEX 2025?
a) 25
b) 30
c) 33
d) 35
e) 40
Answer: c) 33
Current Affairs Today: 27,28 July 2025
National Affairs
- President’s Rule Extended in Manipur: The Government of India extended President’s Rule in Manipur for six months until February 13, 2026. The resolution, passed by Parliament under Article 356 of the Constitution, was introduced by Union Minister Amit Shah due to continued social unrest.
- Maritime Financing Summit 2025: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) hosted the Maritime Financing Summit in New Delhi. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced the Maritime Development Fund (MDF), a new finance vehicle to lower capital costs for the sector, and the launch of the Financial Digital Maturity Matrix (FDMM).
- President Draupadi Murmu Completes 3rd Year: On July 25, President Draupadi Murmu completed her third year in office. To mark the occasion, she launched several initiatives, including making Rashtrapati Bhavan fully accessible to persons with disabilities and a new website available in 22 Indian languages. She also launched e-Upahaar season 2, an online auction of gifts with proceeds going to child welfare programs, and announced a goal for Rashtrapati Bhavan to be Net Zero by 2027.
- India Tests First Hydrogen-Powered Train: Indian Railways successfully tested India’s first hydrogen-powered train coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The project, part of the “Hydrogen for Heritage” initiative, aims to deploy 35 hydrogen-powered trains on heritage and hilly routes and make Indian Railways a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030.
- 166th Income Tax Day Celebrations: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the 166th Income Tax Day celebrations in New Delhi. During the event, she unveiled “Madhukar,” a new mascot for the Income Tax Department.
- MoD Signs Contract with BEL: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Rs. 2,000 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the acquisition of Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the Indian Army. These radars, with over 70% indigenous content, can detect various airborne threats and support the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.
- India Establishes COP-33 Cell: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has established a dedicated COP-33 Cell to prepare for hosting the UN Climate Summit in 2028. The cell is headed by Joint Secretary Ved Prakash Mishra. This would be the second time India hosts a UN Climate Conference, following COP-8 in 2002.
- Indian Army Conducts ‘Exercise Drone Prahaar’: The Indian Army conducted ‘Exercise Drone Prahaar’ near the Myanmar border to validate the integration of drone technologies into frontline operations. The drill focused on enhancing command, surveillance, and real-time data sharing among military units.
International Affairs
- PM Modi’s UK Visit: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the UK from July 23 to July 24, 2025, meeting his British counterpart Keir Starmer and King Charles III. During the visit, the two nations signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and launched a new India-UK Vision 2035 to steer the strategic partnership for the next 10 years.
- India-Maldives MoUs: During his visit to the Maldives, PM Modi signed six MoUs to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including fisheries, meteorology, and digital public infrastructure. A Line of Credit (LoC) worth Rs. 4,850 crore was also extended to support infrastructure development. The agreements also included the launch of UPI in the Maldives.
Banking & Finance
- Xflow Gets RBI Approval: Xflow, a cross-border payments platform, received In-Principle Authorization (IPA) from the RBI to operate as an online Payment Aggregator for Cross-Border (PA-CB) transactions. This will allow the platform to scale its services for businesses and streamline international payments.
Economy & Business
- BEML and HSL MoU: BEML Limited signed an MoU with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) to collaborate on the co-development of advanced marine systems and promote indigenization under the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.
Awards & Recognitions
- Dr. V. Narayanan Honoured with GP Birla Memorial Award: Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO, was awarded the GP Birla Memorial Award 2025 for his outstanding contributions to India’s space program, including his role in the development of cryogenic propulsion technology and key missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Gaganyaan.
Appointments & Resignations
- Anuradha Thakur Appointed RBI Central Board Director: The Government of India appointed Anuradha Thakur, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, as a Director on the Central Board of the RBI. She is the first woman to hold this position in India.
Science & Technology
- Russia Launches 20 Satellites: Russia launched 20 satellites into orbit from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, including the Nahid-2 communications satellite for Iran and two Russian Ionosphere-M-Earth Observation Satellites. This launch is part of a strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.
- First International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent: The first-ever International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent was observed on July 25, 2025, to celebrate and elevate the voices and achievements of women and girls of African heritage.
Important Days
- Kargil Vijay Diwas: Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed across India on July 26 to commemorate the Indian Army’s victory in the Kargil War of 1999. This year marked the 26th anniversary, with ceremonies held at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.
- International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems: Observed annually on July 26, this day raises global awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems. The theme for 2025 is “Protecting Wetlands for our future.” The day also honors the memory of Hayhow Daniel Nanoto, a Greenpeace activist who died while protesting to restore mangrove wetlands.
- World Drowning Prevention Day: Observed on July 25 to highlight the global impact of drowning. The theme for 2025 is “Your Story Can Save a Life.”
- World In Vitro Fertilization Day: Celebrated on July 25 to raise awareness about IVF technology and commemorate the birth of Louise Brown, the world’s first IVF baby, in 1978.
- International Day for Judicial Well-being: The first-ever International Day for Judicial Well-being was observed on July 25, 2025, to recognize the psychological well-being of judges and magistrates.