Current Affairs 14th July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which state topped the Fiscal Health Index Report 2025 released by NITI Aayog?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Odisha
Answer: d) Odisha
Explanation: Odisha topped the 2025 Fiscal Health Index for its robust financial management.
2. Which country developed the Typhoon Missile System?
a) Russia
b) France
c) United States
d) Japan
Answer: c) United States
Explanation: The Typhoon Missile System was developed by the United States for advanced defense capabilities.
3. Who inaugurated the ‘Our Constitution, Our Respect’ campaign in 2025?
a) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
b) PM Narendra Modi
c) Rajnath Singh
d) Om Birla
Answer: a) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Explanation: Vice President Dhankhar launched this campaign to promote constitutional awareness.
4. Which country signed a new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Russia in 2025?
a) Brazil
b) Ukraine
c) Iran
d) None of these
Answer: c) Iran
Explanation: Russian President Putin signed this agreement with Iran after bilateral talks in 2025.
5. Which state’s tableau won the first prize in the states/UTs category at the Republic Day Parade 2025?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh’s tableau won first prize for its cultural and developmental showcase.
6. Who inaugurated the Handloom Conclave ‘Manthan’ in 2025?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Smriti Irani
c) Piyush Goyal
d) Giriraj Singh
Answer: d) Giriraj Singh
Explanation: Giriraj Singh inaugurated the conclave to promote India’s handloom sector.
7. How many children were awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 by President Droupadi Murmu?
a) 17
b) 15
c) 18
d) 20
Answer: a) 17
Explanation: President Murmu honored 17 children for their exceptional achievements in 2025.
8. Which city will host the AI Action Summit 2025?
a) New York
b) Paris
c) Geneva
d) Tokyo
Answer: b) Paris
Explanation: Paris was selected to host the AI Action Summit 2025, focusing on global AI advancements.
9. How many individuals were honored with the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2025?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 7
d) 6
Answer: c) 7
Explanation: Seven individuals received the Padma Vibhushan for distinguished contributions in 2025.
10. Who became the fastest Indian sprinter in the 100 meters in July 2025?
a) Animesh Kujur
b) Hima Das
c) Dutee Chand
d) Amiya Kumar Mallick
Answer: a) Animesh Kujur
Explanation: Animesh Kujur set a new record as India’s fastest 100m sprinter in July 2025.
11. Which team won the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025?
a) India
b) Australia
c) South Africa
d) England
Answer: c) South Africa
Explanation: South Africa defeated Australia to win the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025.
12. Where was the 17th edition of Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT held in June 2025?
a) New Delhi
b) Ulaanbaatar
c) Jakarta
d) Colombo
Answer: b) Ulaanbaatar
Explanation: The India-Mongolia joint military exercise was held in Ulaanbaatar in June 2025.
13. Who was crowned Miss World 2025?
a) Opal Suchata Chuangsri
b) Manushi Chhillar
c) Karolina Bielawska
d) Vanessa Ponce
Answer: a) Opal Suchata Chuangsri
Explanation: Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025.
14. U Mumba TT won which title in 2025?
a) Pro Kabaddi League
b) Hockey India League
c) Indian Super League
d) Ultimate Table Tennis
Answer: d) Ultimate Table Tennis
Explanation: U Mumba TT clinched the Ultimate Table Tennis title in 2025.
15. Which state won the 33rd Santosh Trophy in 2025?
a) West Bengal
b) Kerala
c) Punjab
d) Goa
Answer: a) West Bengal
Explanation: West Bengal defeated Kerala 1-0 to win the 33rd Santosh Trophy in 2025.
16. What is the name of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise held in 2025?
a) Yudh Abhyas
b) Nomadic Elephant
c) Garuda Shakti
d) Hand-in-Hand
Answer: b) Nomadic Elephant
Explanation: The 17th edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant was held in Ulaanbaatar in June 2025.
17. Which Indian city hosted the Rashtriya Boudhik Sampada Mahotsav (RBSM) 2025?
a) Lucknow
b) Shimla
c) Dehradun
d) Chandigarh
Answer: c) Dehradun
Explanation: RBSM 2025 was organized at CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum in Dehradun to promote intellectual property rights awareness.
18. Which country was the first to introduce a climate impact fee called the Green Fee in 2025?
a) California
b) Sweden
c) New Zealand
d) Hawaii
Answer: d) Hawaii
Explanation: Hawaii introduced the Green Fee for hotel stays and cruise passengers in 2025.
19. Which ministry launched the Swavalambini initiative to promote women entrepreneurship in 2025?
a) Ministry of Women and Child Development
b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
d) Ministry of Finance
Answer: b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Explanation: The Swavalambini initiative was launched on 1 March 2025 to empower female students in entrepreneurship.
20. What is the name of the bill introduced in 2025 to establish India’s first national cooperative university?
a) Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill
b) National Education Bill
c) Cooperative Education Act
d) IRMA University Bill
Answer: a) Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill
Explanation: The bill was introduced to establish a cooperative university at IRMA, Gujarat.
21. What is the name of the scheme under which India fully funded its contingent for the Asian Winter Games 2025?
a) Khelo India
b) Sports Authority of India
c) Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF)
d) Target Olympic Podium Scheme
Answer: c) Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF)
Explanation: The ANSF scheme funded the 88-member Indian contingent for the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
22. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in February 2025?
a) Balbeer Singh
b) Madhabi Puri Buch
c) Jitendra Kumar
d) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Answer: d) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Explanation: Tuhin Kanta Pandey replaced Madhabi Puri Buch as SEBI Chairman in February 2025.
23. Which Indian state launched the ‘One Nation-One Port Process’ (ONOP) in 2025?
a) Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Commerce
d) Ministry of Defence
Answer: a) Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Explanation: The ONOP initiative was launched to streamline port operations across India.
24. What is the name of the pathogen smuggled into the US, as reported in 2025 news?
a) Fusarium graminearum
b) Aspergillus niger
c) Candida auris
d) Botrytis cinerea
Answer: a) Fusarium graminearum
Explanation: This ascomycete fungus, causing crop diseases, was linked to a smuggling case in 2025.
25. Who won the men’s singles title at the Wimbledon Championships 2025?
a) Carlos Alcaraz
b) Novak Djokovic
c) Jannik Sinner
d) Rafael Nadal
Answer: c) Jannik Sinner
Explanation: Jannik Sinner won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon in July 2025.