Current Affairs 01st August 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which ministry launched the e-SHRAM portal to register unorganized workers in India?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Labour and Employment
C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B
Explanation: The e-SHRAM portal, launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, aims to create a national database for unorganized workers, facilitating access to social security schemes. It was a significant initiative highlighted in 2025 for worker welfare.
2. What is the primary objective of the ‘BioE3 Policy’ approved by the Union Cabinet?
A) Promote traditional farming practices
B) Foster high-performance biomanufacturing
C) Increase coal production
D) Enhance organic farming
Answer: B
Explanation: The BioE3 Policy, managed by the Department of Biotechnology, focuses on advancing biomanufacturing to produce bio-based products like medicines and materials, boosting economy, environment, and employment.
3. Which state launched the ‘Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme’ in 2025?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Telangana
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B
Explanation: Telangana introduced the Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme to provide financial and social support to marginalized communities, aligning with its welfare-focused governance in 2025.
4. How many individuals were announced to receive the Padma Awards in 2025 by the Government of India?
A) 121
B) 139
C) 140
D) 165
Answer: B
Explanation: In 2025, the Government of India announced 139 Padma Award recipients, recognizing contributions across fields like art, science, and public service, as part of Republic Day honors.
5. Which Indian bank became the first to implement Clari5’s NCRP Integration Solution?
A) Punjab National Bank
B) Bank of Baroda
C) Bank of India
D) Canara Bank
Answer: A
Explanation: Punjab National Bank adopted Clari5’s National Crime Records Portal (NCRP) Integration Solution in 2025 to enhance fraud detection and compliance with regulatory requirements.
6. The Polavaram Multipurpose Project, recently in the news, is located in which state?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C
Explanation: The Polavaram Project, a major irrigation and hydropower initiative, is located in Andhra Pradesh and has been a focal point for development discussions in 2025.
7. Which ministry administers the SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha) portal?
A) Ministry of Law and Justice
B) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C) Ministry of Defence
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: C
Explanation: SPARSH, launched by the Ministry of Defence, streamlines pension administration for armed forces personnel, improving transparency and efficiency.
8. Which organization launched the ‘Global Specs 2030’ initiative for affordable eye care?
A) European Union
B) United Nations Children’s Fund
C) World Health Organization
D) International Red Cross
Answer: C
Explanation: The World Health Organization launched ‘Global Specs 2030’ to ensure affordable eye care access globally by 2030, addressing vision-related health challenges.
9. The AdFalciVax vaccine, recently in the news, is related to which disease?
A) Malaria
B) Polio
C) Measles
D) Trachoma
Answer: A
Explanation: AdFalciVax, developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research, is a malaria vaccine aimed at reducing the disease burden in endemic regions, highlighted in 2025.
10. What is the main objective of Exercise Devil Strike conducted by the Indian Army in 2025?
A) Testing new technologies
B) Expanding international military alliances
C) Enhancing combat preparedness and operational capabilities
D) Conducting humanitarian assistance missions
Answer: C
Explanation: Exercise Devil Strike focused on improving the Indian Army’s combat readiness and operational efficiency, incorporating modern warfare strategies.
11. Which player from the Indian women’s cricket team was appointed as DSP in UP Police in 2025?
A) Harmanpreet Kaur
B) Smriti Mandhana
C) Deepti Sharma
D) Richa Ghosh
Answer: C
Explanation: Deepti Sharma was honored with the DSP rank in Uttar Pradesh Police for her contributions to Indian cricket, as announced in 2025.
12. Which state inaugurated the International Saraswati Mahotsav in 2025?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Karnataka
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Haryana hosted the International Saraswati Mahotsav to promote cultural heritage and education, aligning with its focus on regional pride in 2025.
13. Which scheme was launched in 2025 to provide loan guarantees for MSMEs?
A) Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
B) Credit-Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme
C) Stand-Up India Scheme
D) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
Answer: A
Explanation: The Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs was introduced to support small businesses by providing loan guarantees, boosting economic growth.
14. Which institute developed needle-free shock syringes for painless injections?
A) IIT Hyderabad
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Bombay
D) IIT Madras
Answer: C
Explanation: IIT Bombay developed a shockwave-based needle-free syringe in 2025, using high-energy shockwaves for painless drug delivery, reducing infection risks.
15. The Banded Royal butterfly was recently spotted in which state?
A) Assam
B) Tripura
C) West Bengal
D) Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: The Banded Royal butterfly was recorded for the first time in Tripura’s Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, marking a significant biodiversity find in 2025.
16. Which ministry launched the Poshan Tracker app to monitor nutrition programs?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of Women and Child Development
C) Ministry of Science and Technology
D) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: B
Explanation: The Poshan Tracker app, launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, monitors the implementation of nutrition schemes under the Poshan Abhiyan.
17. A rare Pale-capped Pigeon was recently spotted at which national park in Assam?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Orang National Park
C) Manas National Park
D) Dehing Patkai National Park
Answer: C
Explanation: The Pale-capped Pigeon, a rare species, was spotted in Manas National Park, highlighting Assam’s rich biodiversity in 2025.
18. Which government body developed the National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes 2.0 framework?
A) Capacity Building Commission
B) Indian Institute of Public Administration
C) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
D) Union Public Service Commission
Answer: A
Explanation: The Capacity Building Commission developed the 2.0 framework to enhance training standards for civil service institutes, improving governance.
19. Auroville cultural township is administered by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Culture
B) Ministry of Education
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Urban Development
Answer: B
Explanation: Auroville, located near Puducherry, is administered by the Ministry of Education under the Auroville Foundation Act, 1988, supporting its international community.
20. Which country was in the news for its role in a peace agreement in the Middle East in July 2025?
A) Turkey
B) Russia
C) Israel
D) China
Answer: A
Explanation: Turkey mediated a significant peace agreement in the Middle East in July 2025, reinforcing its diplomatic influence in the region.
21. Which state’s tableau won the first prize in the states/UTs category at the Republic Day Parade 2025?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Not announced
Answer: D
Explanation: As of August 1, 2025, the winner of the Republic Day Parade 2025 tableau in the states/UTs category has not been specified in available sources.
22. The Vande Bharat Express connecting Howrah and New Jalpaiguri is located in which state?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer: B
Explanation: New Jalpaiguri, a key railway station in Siliguri, West Bengal, is part of the Vande Bharat Express route flagged off in 2025, enhancing connectivity
23. Which Union Ministry is developing Eco-Parks on reclaimed land to promote mine tourism?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B) Ministry of Coal
C) Ministry of Tourism
D) Ministry of Culture
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ministry of Coal is promoting eco-parks on reclaimed mining land to boost sustainable tourism and environmental restoration in 2025.
24.What is the focus of the ‘INS Ajay’ anti-submarine warship launched in 2025?
A) Aircraft carrier operations
B) Anti-submarine warfare
C) Missile defense systems
D) Humanitarian aid missions
Answer: B
Explanation: INS Ajay, the eighth anti-submarine warship launched in 2025, is designed to enhance India’s naval capabilities in underwater threat detection and combat.
25. Which Indian city hosted the G20 Summit in 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B
Explanation: New Delhi hosted the G20 Summit in 2025, continuing India’s role in global diplomacy after its successful 2023 presidency, focusing on sustainable development and economic cooperation.