Current Affairs 10th July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’ in 2025 to promote entrepreneurship among youth?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Haryana
d) Jharkhand
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’ in 2025 to provide financial and training support to young entrepreneurs, aligning with the state’s Startup Policy 2020.
2. What is the name of the new textile machinery hub announced in Uttar Pradesh in 2025 to promote ‘Make in India’?
a) Kanpur Textile Park
b) Chaparghata Textile Hub
c) Varanasi Textile City
d) Lucknow Textile Zone
Answer: b) Chaparghata Textile Hub
Explanation: The Chaparghata Textile Hub, spanning 875 acres in Uttar Pradesh, was announced in 2025 to reduce textile machinery imports under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
3. What is the name of the helicopter cleared for flying again in 2025 after a safety review following a crash?
a) Chetak
b) ALH Dhruv
c) Rudra
d) Prachand
Answer: b) ALH Dhruv
Explanation: The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv was cleared for flying in 2025 after a safety review following a crash in January 2025.
4. Which country hosted the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 from 6 to 8 May?
a) Thailand
b) Japan
c) Sri Lanka
d) Vietnam
Answer: d) Vietnam
Explanation: Vietnam hosted the UN Day of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha.
5. Which Indian organization developed the ‘Hathidah Durgawati Pumped Storage Project’ in Bihar, announced in 2025?
a) NTPC
b) NHPC
c) SJVN Ltd
d) BHEL
Answer: c) SJVN Ltd
Explanation: SJVN Ltd signed an MoU with the Bihar government for the 1000 MW Hathidah Durgawati Pumped Storage Project in Kaimur district in 2025.
6. Who was honored with the ‘Women’s Challenger Player of the Season’ at the PSA Awards 2025?
a) Dipika Pallikal
b) Anahat Singh
c) Joshna Chinappa
d) Saurav Ghosal
Answer: b) Anahat Singh
Explanation: Anahat Singh, a 17-year-old Indian squash player, won the Women’s Challenger Player of the Season at the PSA Awards 2025.
7. What is the name of the scheme launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in 2025 to certify green hydrogen production?
a) Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI)
b) Green Energy Mission
c) Renewable Energy Framework
d) Solar Certification Program
Answer: a) Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI)
Explanation: The GHCI was launched in 2025 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to certify hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources.
8. Which country became the 21st member to adopt the Euro in 2025?
a) Croatia
b) Poland
c) Romania
d) Bulgaria
Answer: d) Bulgaria
Explanation: Bulgaria adopted the Euro as its currency in 2025, becoming the 21st member of the Eurozone.
9. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana’ in 2025 for free treatment up to ₹10 lakh annually?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Rajasthan
d) Delhi
Answer: a) Punjab
Explanation: Punjab launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana’ in 2025 to provide free medical treatment up to ₹10 lakh annually for residents.
10. Which international organization released the ‘World Economic Outlook’ report in July 2025?
a) World Bank
b) World Trade Organization
c) International Monetary Fund
d) United Nations
Answer: c) International Monetary Fund
Explanation: The IMF released the ‘World Economic Outlook’ report in July 2025, providing global economic projections and analysis.
11. Which country conducted the joint military exercise ‘Khanjar-XII’ with India in 2025?
a) Tajikistan
b) Kazakhstan
c) Uzbekistan
d) Kyrgyzstan
Answer: d) Kyrgyzstan
Explanation: India and Kyrgyzstan conducted the joint military exercise ‘Khanjar-XII’ in 2025 to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation.
12. India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in FY24-25 reached a record of how much, as reported in July 2025?
a) ₹18.08 lakh crore
b) ₹20.08 lakh crore
c) ₹22.08 lakh crore
d) ₹24.08 lakh crore
Answer: c) ₹22.08 lakh crore
Explanation: India’s GST collections doubled over five years, reaching ₹22.08 lakh crore in FY24-25, up from ₹11.37 lakh crore in FY21.
13. What is the name of the decommissioned warship being turned into India’s first underwater museum?
a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Guldar
c) INS Viraat
d) INS Sindhudurg
Answer: b) INS Guldar
Explanation: INS Guldar, a decommissioned warship, will be transformed into India’s first underwater museum in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
14. Which Indian para shooter won a silver medal in the Women’s P2 – 10m Air Pistol SH1 event at the 2025 Para Shooting World Cup in Changwon, South Korea?
a) Mona Agarwal
b) Avani Lekhara
c) Rubina Francis
d) Manish Narwal
Answer: a) Mona Agarwal
Explanation: Mona Agarwal secured a silver medal in the Women’s P2 – 10m Air Pistol SH1 event at the 2025 Para Shooting World Cup.
15. How many judges were appointed to the Supreme Court of India in May 2025, bringing it to its full sanctioned strength?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: b) Three
Explanation: Three judges, including Justice N.V. Anjaria, were appointed to the Supreme Court in May 2025, reaching its full strength of 34 judges.
16. What is the estimated annual growth percentage of India’s Real GDP for FY26, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry?
a) 5.4–5.7%
b) 8.4–8.7%
c) 7.4–7.7%
d) 6.4–6.7%
Answer: d) 6.4–6.7%
Explanation: The Confederation of Indian Industry projects India’s Real GDP growth for FY26 to be between 6.4% and 6.7%.
17. Which Indian Navy ship conducted a hydrographic survey of Mauritius in 2025?
a) INS Viraat
b) INS Kalvari
c) INS Sarvekshak
d) INS Saryu
Answer: c) INS Sarvekshak
Explanation: INS Sarvekshak conducted a hydrographic survey of Mauritius in 2025, strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation.
18. Which Indian institute organized the Ladakh Astro Tourism Festival in 2025?
a) Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
b) IIT Delhi
c) IISc Bangalore
d) NISER Bhubaneswar
Answer: a) Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Explanation: The festival was organized by the Tourism Department with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore.
19. Who won the Shakti Bhatt Prize 2025 for her memoir ‘The Lucky Ones’?
a) Arundhati Roy
b) Zara Chowdhary
c) Jhumpa Lahiri
d) Anuradha Roy
Answer: b) Zara Chowdhary
Explanation: Zara Chowdhary won the Shakti Bhatt Prize 2025 for her memoir on the 2002 Gujarat riots.
20. Which Indian state introduced a 100% waiver on registration fees for strong hybrid vehicles in 2025?
a) Haryana
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: d) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh introduced this policy to promote eco-friendly transportation.
21. Which company signed an MoU with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation to develop 5,000 MW hydropower projects?
a) Tata Group
b) Adani Group
c) Reliance Group
d) NTPC
Answer: b) Adani Group
Explanation: Adani Group signed the MoU in Thimphu for hydropower projects in Bhutan.
22. What was the value of ₹2,000 notes in circulation as of 30 June 2025, according to the RBI?
a) ₹6,099 crore
b) ₹8,200 crore
c) ₹10,500 crore
d) ₹12,000 crore
Answer: a) ₹6,099 crore
Explanation: The RBI reported that ₹2,000 notes in circulation dropped to ₹6,099 crore by June 2025.
23. Which Indian city will host the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee in 2025?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Jaipur
d) New Delhi
Answer: d) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi will host the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee from 23-31 July 2025.
24. Which Indian city was selected as the host for the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit in 2025?
a) New Delhi
b) Bengaluru
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
Answer: c) Mumbai
Explanation: Mumbai was chosen to host the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit in 2025, highlighting India’s growing influence in the global entertainment industry.
25. Who became the President of Romania on 26 May 2025?
a) Klaus Iohannis
b) Nicusor Dan
c) Marcel Ciolacu
d) Dacian Cioloș
Answer: b) Nicusor Dan
Explanation: Nicusor Dan was elected as the President of Romania, assuming office on 26 May 2025.