Current Affairs 23st July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country hosted the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships 2025?
a) China
b) Uzbekistan
c) Japan
d) India
Answer: b) Uzbekistan
Explanation: The 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from June 26 to July 2, 2025.
2. Who resigned as the Vice President of India in July 2025?
a) Jagdeep Dhankhar
b) Venkaiah Naidu
c) Hamid Ansari
d) Ram Nath Kovind
Answer: a) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Explanation: Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as the Vice President of India in July 2025, as noted in current affairs updates.
3. Which Indian heritage site was inscribed as the 44th UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2025?
a) Konark Sun Temple
b) Chola Temples
c) Hampi Monuments
d) Maratha Military Landscapes
Answer: d) Maratha Military Landscapes
Explanation: The Maratha Military Landscapes of India were inscribed as the 44th UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2025.
4. Which football club won the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup in 2025?
a) Manchester City
b) Real Madrid
c) Chelsea
d) Bayern Munich
Answer: c) Chelsea
Explanation: Chelsea won the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, marking a significant achievement in global football.
5. What is the name of India’s second-longest cable-stayed bridge inaugurated in July 2025?
a) Bandra-Worli Sea Link
b) Sigandur Bridge
c) Atal Setu
d) Vembanad Bridge
Answer: b) Sigandur Bridge
Explanation: The Sigandur Bridge, inaugurated in July 2025, is India’s second-longest cable-stayed bridge, after the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
6. Who won the Wimbledon 2025 Men’s Singles title?
a) Carlos Alcaraz
b) Jannik Sinner
c) Novak Djokovic
d) Rafael Nadal
Answer: b) Jannik Sinner
Explanation: Jannik Sinner won the Wimbledon 2025 Men’s Singles title, defeating top competitors in a remarkable performance.
7. Who won the Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Singles title?
a) Iga Swiatek
b) Serena Williams
c) Simona Halep
d) Aryna Sabalenka
Answer: a) Iga Swiatek
Explanation: Iga Swiatek claimed the Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Singles title, solidifying her dominance in women’s tennis.
8. Which organization was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US in July 2025 for the Pahalgam attack?
a) Lashkar-e-Taiba
b) Jaish-e-Mohammed
c) The Resistance Front (TRF)
d) Al-Qaeda
Answer: c) The Resistance Front (TRF)
Explanation: The Resistance Front (TRF) was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US in July 2025 for its role in the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
9. What is the name of the government scheme launched in July 2025 to improve agriculture in low-productivity districts?
a) PM Kisan Yojana
b) AgriInfra Scheme
c) Kisan Samriddhi Yojana
d) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Answer: d) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Explanation: The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana was launched in July 2025 to enhance agricultural productivity in low-yield districts.
10. Who was appointed as India’s new Ambassador to Israel in 2025?
a) Jitendra Pal Singh
b) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
c) Navtej Sarna
d) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Answer: a) Jitendra Pal Singh
Explanation: Jitendra Pal Singh was appointed as India’s new Ambassador to Israel in 2025.
11. Where was the UTT 86th Senior National and Inter-state Table Tennis Championship 2024 held?
a) Bhopal
b) Surat
c) Mumbai
d) New Delhi
Answer: b) Surat
Explanation: The UTT 86th Senior National and Inter-state Table Tennis Championship 2024 was held in Surat.
12. Which organization launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system in 2025?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) Export Promotion Council
c) Directorate General of Foreign Trade
d) Federation of Indian Export Organisations
Answer: c) Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Explanation: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade launched the eCoO 2.0 system in 2025 to streamline export processes.
13. Which regulatory body granted stockbroker and clearing member approval to MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited on July 1, 2025?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) Securities and Exchange Board of India
c) National Stock Exchange
d) Bombay Stock Exchange
Answer: b) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation: SEBI granted stockbroker and clearing member approval to MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited on July 1, 2025.
14. Which country won the most medals at the World Athletics Championships 2025 held in Tokyo?
a) United States
b) Kenya
c) Jamaica
d) Ethiopia
Answer: a) United States
Explanation: The United States topped the medal tally at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, continuing its dominance in global athletics.
15. What is the name of the new indigenous missile tested by India’s DRDO in June 2025?
a) Agni-VI
b) Nirbhay-II
c) BrahMos-II
d) Rudram-II
Answer: d) Rudram-II
Explanation: The DRDO successfully tested the Rudram-II, an indigenous anti-radiation missile, in June 2025, enhancing India’s air-to-surface strike capabilities.
16. Which Indian city was ranked as the top startup hub in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025?
a) Hyderabad
b) Delhi-NCR
c) Mumbai
d) Bengaluru
Answer: d) Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru was ranked as India’s top startup hub in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025, recognized for its vibrant tech ecosystem.
17. Which international organization released the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report in June 2025?
a) International Monetary Fund
b) World Bank
c) United Nations
d) World Trade Organization
Answer: b) World Bank
Explanation: The World Bank released the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report in June 2025, forecasting global economic trends and growth.
18. Which Indian state introduced a new policy for 100% electric vehicle adoption in government fleets by 2030?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Maharashtra
c) Delhi
d) Karnataka
Answer: c) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi introduced a policy in 2025 to achieve 100% electric vehicle adoption in government fleets by 2030, promoting sustainable transport.
19. Which Indian company became the first to cross a market capitalization of ₹30 lakh crore in 2025?
a) Reliance Industries
b) Tata Consultancy Services
c) HDFC Bank
d) Infosys
Answer: a) Reliance Industries
Explanation: Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to surpass a market capitalization of ₹30 lakh crore in 2025, driven by its diversified portfolio.
20. Which country signed a free trade agreement with India in July 2025?
a) Australia
b) Canada
c) United Kingdom
d) Japan
Answer: c) United Kingdom
Explanation: India and the United Kingdom signed a free trade agreement in July 2025, boosting bilateral trade and investment.
21. Which international agreement was signed in 2025 to combat climate change in the Arctic region?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Arctic Climate Accord
c) Kyoto Protocol
d) Glasgow Pact
Answer: b) Arctic Climate Accord
Explanation: The Arctic Climate Accord was signed in 2025 to address climate change impacts in the Arctic, focusing on environmental protection and sustainable development.
22. Who was appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force in July 2025?
a) Air Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
b) Air Marshal A.P. Singh
c) Air Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria
d) Air Marshal B.S. Dhanoa
Answer: b) Air Marshal A.P. Singh
Explanation: Air Marshal A.P. Singh was appointed as the Chief of the Indian Air Force in July 2025, succeeding V.R. Chaudhari.
23. What is the name of the indigenous aircraft carrier commissioned by the Indian Navy in 2025?
a) INS Vikramaditya
b) INS Vishal
c) INS Viraat
d) INS Vikrant
Answer: d) INS Vikrant
Explanation: INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, was fully commissioned in 2025, boosting naval capabilities.
24. What was the name of the new digital currency framework introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 2025?
a) e-Rupee
b) BharatCoin
c) DigiRupee
d) CryptoRupee
Answer: a) e-Rupee
Explanation: The RBI rolled out the e-Rupee framework in 2025, advancing India’s digital currency adoption for secure transactions.
25. Which country hosted the 2025 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
a) United Kingdom
b) Australia
c) Samoa
d) Canada
Answer: c) Samoa
Explanation: Samoa hosted the 2025 CHOGM, focusing on climate resilience and sustainable development for member nations.