Current Affairs 1th July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Indian state launched the ‘Green Energy Villages’ initiative in 2025 to promote renewable energy?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat launched this initiative to make villages self-sufficient in renewable energy, aligning with India’s net-zero goals.
2. Which organization developed the K-6 hypersonic Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) tested in 2025?
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) Bharat Dynamics Limited
d) HAL
Answer: b) DRDO
Explanation: The DRDO successfully tested the K-6 SLBM, enhancing India’s strategic defense capabilities.
3. Which ministry established the Passport Seva Portal to streamline passport services in 2025?
a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
c) Ministry of Electronics and IT
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: d) Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs manages the Passport Seva Portal for efficient passport services.
4. What is the primary goal of the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) launched by the RBI in 2025?
a) Promote cash transactions
b) Enhance cybersecurity in digital payments
c) Reduce ATM usage
d) Increase bank branch networks
Answer: b) Enhance cybersecurity in digital payments
Explanation: DPIP, an RBI initiative, aims to strengthen cybersecurity in digital transactions.
5. Which Indian state topped the vulture population census in 2025?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest vulture population (12,981) in a recent census.
6. Who was appointed as the first Indian-origin Director of the FBI in February 2025?
a) Ajit Pai
b) Neal Katyal
c) Kash Patel
d) Preet Bharara
Answer: c) Kash Patel
Explanation: Kash Patel became the first Indian-origin FBI Director on 20 February 2025.
7. What was the theme of the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025 held in New Delhi?
a) Advanced Agriculture – Developed India
b) Organic Agriculture
c) Digital Farming
d) Sustainable Irrigation
Answer: a) Advanced Agriculture – Developed India
Explanation: The three-day mela, inaugurated on 22 February 2025, focused on advanced agricultural practices.
8. Which space agency launched the ‘Artemis III’ mission to the Moon in 2025?
a) ESA
b) CNSA
c) ISRO
d) NASA
Answer: d) NASA
Explanation: NASA’s Artemis III mission aimed to return humans to the lunar surface.
9. Which Indian city hosted the 9th National Summit on Public Healthcare in February 2025?
a) Odisha
b) Maharashtra
c) Telangana
d) Karnataka
Answer: a) Odisha
Explanation: The summit was held in Puri, Odisha, to discuss healthcare innovations.
10. Who was appointed as the Chairman of SEBI in February 2025?
a) Mani Shankar
b) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
c) Jitendra Kumar
d) Balbeer Singh
Answer: b) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Explanation: Pandey, a 1987-batch IAS officer, was appointed SEBI Chairman.
11. Which ministry 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: ONOP streamlines port operations across India.
12. Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 title?
a) Kerala
b) Mumbai
c) Vidarbha
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: c) Vidarbha
Explanation: Vidarbha won their third title by securing a first-innings lead against Kerala.
13. What is Neonatal Sepsis, which was in the news in 2025?
a) A viral infection
b) A respiratory disease
c) A genetic disorder
d) A bacterial infection in newborns
Answer: d) A bacterial infection in newborns
Explanation: Neonatal Sepsis is a life-threatening bacterial infection in infants.
14. When is the International Day of Education observed annually?
a) 24 January
b) 25 January
c) 26 January
d) 27 January
Answer: a) 24 January
Explanation: The day promotes education as a fundamental right.
15. Which Indian state’s folk dance, Jhumur, was performed by 8,600 dancers at the Jhumoir Binandini 2025 event?
a) Jharkhand
b) Odisha
c) Assam
d) West Bengal
Answer: c) Assam
Explanation: The event celebrated Assam’s tea industry’s 200th anniversary.
16. Which site in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, was added to UNESCO’s tentative World Heritage List in 2025?
a) Madihan Caves
b) Chunar Fort
c) Vindhyachal Temple
d) Salkhan Fossils Park
Answer: d) Salkhan Fossils Park
Explanation: The fossil park is one of the oldest fossil sites globally.
17. Which country launched the world’s first ship tunnel project, set to be completed by 2025-26?
a) Sweden
b) Norway
c) Denmark
d) Finland
Answer: b) Norway
Explanation: Norway’s Stadhavet peninsula tunnel is 1,700 meters long.
18. Which ministry launched the Bhasha Sangam initiative for schools in 2025?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Ministry of Education
d) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer: c) Ministry of Education
Explanation: Launched by Dharmendra Pradhan, it promotes linguistic diversity.
19. Which Indian city hosted the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in 2025?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad
Answer: a) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi hosted the IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit.
20. How many judges were appointed to the Supreme Court of India in May 2025 to reach its full strength of 34?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: b) Three
Explanation: The appointments included Justice N.V. Anjaria, reaching full strength.
21. What was the RBI’s net income growth percentage for the fiscal year ending March 2025?
a) 15%
b) 20.5%
c) 27.5%
d) 33%
Answer: c) 27.5%
Explanation: RBI’s net income rose to ₹2.69 lakh crore.
22. Which companies received RBI’s in-principle approval to operate as cross-border payment aggregators in 2025?
a) Paytm and Razorpay
b) Stripe and PayU
c) PhonePe and Google Pay
d) PayPal and Worldline ePayments
Answer: d) PayPal and Worldline ePayments
Explanation: The RBI granted approval to these companies in 2025.
23. Which Indian state opposed Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project in 2025?
a) Karnataka
b) Kerala
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Telangana
Answer: a) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka opposed the project over water-sharing concerns.
24. Who launched the BHARATPOL portal in January 2025 to enhance law enforcement cooperation?
a) Nitin Gadkari
b) Rajnath Singh
c) Amit Shah
d) Jagat Prakash Nadda
Answer: c) Amit Shah
Explanation: The CBI-developed portal aids real-time information sharing.
25. What is the theme of the ‘Sanskriti Utsava’ organized by Uttar Pradesh in 2025?
a) Unity in Diversity
b) Uttar Pradesh Parv: Hamari Sanskriti-Hamari Pehchaan
c) Cultural Harmony
d) Heritage of India
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh Parv: Hamari Sanskriti-Hamari Pehchaan
Explanation: The festival promotes Uttar Pradesh’s cultural heritage.