Current Affairs 22st July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Who was appointed as the new CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in July 2025?
a) Jay Shah
b) Sanjog Gupta
c) Greg Barclay
d) Manu Sawhney
Answer: b) Sanjog Gupta
Explanation: Sanjog Gupta was appointed as the CEO of the International Cricket Council in July 2025, succeeding Greg Barclay.
2. Which city hosted the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in November 2025?
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) Goa
d) Kolkata
Answer: c) Goa
Explanation: The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held in Goa in November 2025, showcasing a diverse range of global and Indian cinema.
3. Which Indian city was declared the cleanest for the 8th consecutive year in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25?
a) Indore
b) Surat
c) Bhopal
d) Pune
Answer: a) Indore
Explanation: Indore was named India’s cleanest city for the 8th consecutive year in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25, reflecting its sustained efforts in urban cleanliness.
4. What is the name of the advanced stealth frigate commissioned by the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025, at Yantar Shipyard, Russia?
a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Nilgiri
c) INS Surat
d) INS Tamal
Answer: d) INS Tamal
Explanation: INS Tamal, an advanced stealth frigate, was commissioned on July 1, 2025, at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, enhancing India’s naval capabilities.
5. Which country will chair the BRICS Summit in 2026?
a) Brazil
b) India
c) China
d) South Africa
Answer: b) India
Explanation: India was announced as the chair for the BRICS Summit in 2026, following the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2025.
6. Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held in 2025?
a) Moscow, Russia
b) Beijing, China
c) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
d) Johannesburg, South Africa
Answer: c) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Explanation: The 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2025, focusing on global economic cooperation and multilateral issues.
7. Who won the Rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour 2025 in Zagreb in July 2025?
a) Gukesh Dommaraju
b) Viswanathan Anand
c) Arjun Erigaisi
d) Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu
Answer: a) Gukesh Dommaraju
Explanation: Gukesh Dommaraju won the Rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, in July 2025, showcasing India’s rising chess talent.
8. Which Indian state notified the Transgender Protection Rules 2025?
a) Delhi
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi notified the Transgender Protection Rules 2025, establishing provisions for identity cards and a welfare board to support transgender rights.
9. Why was a fine imposed on Citibank by the RBI in February 2025?
a) Violations related to credit information reporting
b) Non-compliance with KYC norms
c) Unauthorized foreign transactions
d) Mismanagement of customer accounts
Answer: a) Violations related to credit information reporting
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India imposed a fine on Citibank in February 2025 for violations related to large exposure frameworks and credit information reporting.
10. Which Indian athlete broke the national record in the men’s 100m freestyle swimming in 2025?
a) Virdhawal Khade
b) Kushagra Rawat
c) Sajan Prakash
d) Srihari Nataraj
Answer: d) Srihari Nataraj
Explanation: Srihari Nataraj broke the national record in the men’s 100m freestyle with a time of 49.46 seconds at the FISU World University Games 2025 in Berlin, Germany.
11. Which locomotive works rolled out its 2,500th electric locomotive in 2025?
a) Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
b) Banaras Locomotive Works
c) Diesel Locomotive Works
d) Integral Coach Factory
Answer: b) Banaras Locomotive Works
Explanation: Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) achieved the milestone of rolling out its 2,500th electric locomotive, a WAP-7 class with 6,000 horsepower, in FY 2024–25.
12. What was the primary focus of the ‘Operation Prahar’ launched in 2025?
a) Environmental conservation
b) Disaster relief operations
c) Counter-insurgency against Naxalites
d) Urban development
Answer: c) Counter-insurgency against Naxalites
Explanation: ‘Operation Prahar’ was launched in Chhattisgarh in 2025 to counter Naxalite threats, targeting Maoist leaders while raising concerns about its impact on local Adivasi communities.
13. Which country became a full-time member of MERCOSUR in 2025 to enhance trade?
a) Bolivia
b) Venezuela
c) Chile
d) Peru
Answer: a) Bolivia
Explanation: Bolivia became a full-time member of MERCOSUR in 2025 to boost trade with member countries like Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
14. Which country introduced the ‘Right to Disconnect’ rule in 2025?
a) France
b) Australia
c) Canada
d) Germany
Answer: b) Australia
Explanation: Australia introduced the ‘Right to Disconnect’ rule in 2025, allowing employees to ignore work-related communications after regular hours without penalty.
15. Which Indian state became the second fully literate state under the ULLAS Scheme in 2025?
a) Mizoram
b) Kerala
c) Goa
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: c) Goa
Explanation: Goa became India’s second fully literate state under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram in 2025, following Mizoram.
16. What is the name of the new dragonfly species discovered in the Western Ghats in 2025?
a) Lyriothemis flava
b) Draconis indica
c) Odonata kerala
d) Lyriothemis abrahami
Answer: d) Lyriothemis abrahami
Explanation: The dragonfly species ‘Lyriothemis abrahami’ was discovered in the Western Ghats in June 2025, named after odonatologist Abraham Samuel.
17. Which country, along with the UK, jointly developed the SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft?
a) France
b) Germany
c) Sweden
d) Russia
Answer: a) France
Explanation: The SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft was jointly developed by the United Kingdom and France, as noted in recent defense discussions in 2025.
18. What was the focus of the 51st Fighter Wing’s military exercise in 2025?
a) Humanitarian aid
b) Military preparedness and readiness
c) Cyber defense
d) Environmental protection
Answer: b) Military preparedness and readiness
Explanation: The 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, South Korea, conducted a military exercise in 2025 integrated with Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 to enhance preparedness.
19. Where is the Philadelphi Corridor, recently in the news, located?
a) Israel-Syria border
b) Lebanon-Israel border
c) Gaza-Egypt border
d) Jordan-Israel border
Answer: c) Gaza-Egypt border
Explanation: The Philadelphi Corridor, a demilitarized buffer zone along the Gaza-Egypt border, was in the news in 2025 due to discussions between Israel and Egypt.
20. Which Indian Navy ship conducted a hydrographic survey of Mauritius in 2025?
a) INS Viraat
b) INS Saryu
c) INS Kalvari
d) INS Sarvekshak
Answer: d) INS Sarvekshak
Explanation: INS Sarvekshak conducted a hydrographic survey of Mauritius in 2025, strengthening India-Mauritius maritime cooperation.
21. What is the primary objective of the Gobardhan Portal launched in 2025?
a) Streamline the setup process for Biogas/Compressed Biogas plants
b) Promote solar energy systems
c) Facilitate rural electrification projects
d) Develop irrigation systems
Answer: a) Streamline the setup process for Biogas/Compressed Biogas plants
Explanation: The Gobardhan Portal was launched in 2025 to streamline the setup of Biogas/Compressed Biogas plants in India, supporting sustainable energy.
22. Who was appointed as the new Governor of Haryana in 2025?
a) Bandaru Dattatreya
b) Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh
c) Arif Mohammed Khan
d) Jagdish Mukhi
Answer: b) Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh
Explanation: Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh was appointed as the new Governor of Haryana in 2025.
23. Who was appointed as the new Governor of Goa in 2025?
a) P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
b) Satya Pal Malik
c) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
d) Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Answer: d) Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Explanation: Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju was appointed as the new Governor of Goa in 2025.
24. Which political party was founded by Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose 125th birth anniversary was celebrated on July 6, 2025?
a) Bharatiya Janata Party
b) Indian National Congress
c) Bharatiya Jana Sangh
d) Communist Party of India
Answer: c) Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Explanation: Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s 125th birth anniversary was celebrated on July 6, 2025, recognizing his role as the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, a precursor to the BJP.
25. Who won the gold medal in U-15 Girls’ Singles at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships 2025?
a) Divyanshi Bhowmick
b) Sayali Wani
c) Ananya Chande
d) Suhana Saini
Answer: a) Divyanshi Bhowmick
Explanation: Divyanshi Bhowmick won the gold medal in the U-15 Girls’ Singles at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in 2025.