Current Affairs 25st July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the name of the new deep-sea eel species discovered in the Arabian Sea in 2025?
a) Facciolella smithi
b) Nettastoma parviceps
c) Anguilla bengalensis
d) Muraena robusta
Answer: a) Facciolella smithi
Explanation: Indian scientists discovered Facciolella smithi (Smith’s witch eel) in the Arabian Sea in 2025.
2. Who was elected as the President of Belarus in 2025?
a) Michel Martin
b) Francois Barua
c) Alexander Lukashenko
d) None of the Above
Answer: c) Alexander Lukashenko
Explanation: Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected as the President of Belarus in 2025.
3. What is the name of the national literacy program that helped Mizoram achieve full literacy?
a) Samagra Shiksha
b) ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
c) Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat
d) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Answer: b) ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
Explanation: The ULLAS program enabled Mizoram to become India’s first fully functionally literate state in 2025.
4. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana’ in 2025 to promote girls’ education?
a) Bihar
b) Jharkhand
c) Odisha
d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: a) Bihar
Explanation: Bihar launched the Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana in 2025 to provide bicycles to schoolgirls, enhancing access to education.
5. Who won the women’s singles title at the India Open Badminton Championship in January 2025?
a) PV Sindhu
b) Saina Nehwal
c) An Se-young
d) Tai Tzu Ying
Answer: c) An Se-young
Explanation: South Korea’s An Se-young won the women’s singles title at the India Open 2025 held in New Delhi.
6. What was the theme of India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations in 2025?
a) Viksit Bharat
b) Amrit Kaal
c) Nari Shakti
d) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
Answer: a) Viksit Bharat
Explanation: The theme for India’s 76th Republic Day in 2025 was ‘Viksit Bharat,’ emphasizing a developed India by 2047.
7. Which scheme was launched by the Indian government in 2025 to promote rooftop solar installations?
a) PM Solar Shakti Yojana
b) PM Ujjwala Yojana
c) PM Kisan Urja Yojana
d) PM Suryodaya Yojana
Answer: d) PM Suryodaya Yojana
Explanation: PM Suryodaya Yojana was launched in 2025 to install solar panels on 100 million households, boosting renewable energy.
8. Which Indian airport was ranked as the world’s best airport in 2025 by Skytrax?
a) Mumbai CSMI Airport
b) Delhi IGI Airport
c) Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport
d) Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport
Answer: b) Delhi IGI Airport
Explanation: Delhi’s IGI Airport was named the world’s best airport in 2025 by Skytrax for its exceptional services.
9. What was the name of the new AI policy launched by the Indian government in 2025?
a) AI for All
b) National AI Strategy
c) India AI Mission
d) AI Bharat Yojana
Answer: c) India AI Mission
Explanation: The India AI Mission was launched in 2025 to promote AI innovation and adoption across sectors.
10. Which country became the first to legalize commercial space mining in 2025?
a) USA
b) China
c) Luxembourg
d) Japan
Answer: c) Luxembourg
Explanation: Luxembourg became the first country to legalize commercial space mining in 2025, paving the way for asteroid resource extraction.
11. Which international organization released the ‘Global Hunger Index 2025’?
a) FAO
b) IFPRI
c) UNICEF
d) WHO
Answer: b) IFPRI
Explanation: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) released the Global Hunger Index 2025, ranking India at 105.
12. Which Indian city hosted the 2025 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad
Answer: a) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi hosted the CHOGM 2025, focusing on trade, climate, and youth empowerment.
13. What was the name of the new high-speed train introduced by Indian Railways in 2025?
a) Shatabdi Ultra
b) Tejas Express
c) Gatimaan Express
d) Vande Bharat Express 2.0
Answer: d) Vande Bharat Express 2.0
Explanation: Indian Railways launched Vande Bharat Express 2.0 in 2025 with enhanced speed and features.
14. Which Indian city was selected to host the 2036 Summer Olympics bid?
a) Mumbai
b) Ahmedabad
c) New Delhi
d) Bengaluru
Answer: b) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Ahmedabad was chosen as India’s candidate city for the 2036 Summer Olympics bid in 2025.
15. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana’ in 2025 for senior citizens?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh launched the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana in 2025 to facilitate pilgrimage travel for senior citizens.
16. Which country was admitted as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in 2025?
a) Belarus
b) Mongolia
c) Iran
d) Afghanistan
Answer: a) Belarus
Explanation: Belarus was granted full membership in the SCO at the 2025 summit, strengthening its regional ties.
17. Which Indian river was selected for rejuvenation under the Namami Gange Phase-III in 2025?
a) Godavari
b) Yamuna
c) Kaveri
d) Sabarmati
Answer: b) Yamuna
Explanation: The Namami Gange Phase-III, approved in 2025, prioritized the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River to combat pollution.
18. Which international agreement was signed by India in 2025 to combat cybercrime?
a) Budapest Convention
b) Singapore Convention
c) Paris Agreement
d) UN Cybercrime Treaty
Answer: d) UN Cybercrime Treaty
Explanation: India signed the UN Cybercrime Treaty in 2025 to strengthen global cooperation against cyber threats.
19. Who was the recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award announced in 2025?
a) Lata Mangeshkar
b) APJ Abdul Kalam
c) Karpoori Thakur
d) Ratan Tata
Answer: c) Karpoori Thakur
Explanation: Karpoori Thakur was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2025 for his contributions to social justice.
20. Who won the women’s chess world championship title in 2025?
a) Koneru Humpy
b) Ju Wenjun
c) Hou Yifan
d) R Vaishali
Answer: b) Ju Wenjun
Explanation: China’s Ju Wenjun retained her women’s chess world championship title in 2025.
21. What was the name of the new tiger reserve notified in India in 2025?
a) Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve
b) Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve
c) Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve
d) Ratapani Tiger Reserve
Answer: a) Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve
Explanation: The Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan was notified as India’s 54th tiger reserve in 2025.
22. Which Indian company acquired a majority stake in the UK’s Jaguar Land Rover in 2025?
a) Adani Group
b) Mahindra & Mahindra
c) Reliance Industries
d) Tata Motors
Answer: d) Tata Motors
Explanation: Tata Motors increased its stake in Jaguar Land Rover in 2025, strengthening its global automotive presence.
23. Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in 2025?
a) Ravi Agrawal
b) Nitin Gupta
c) JB Mohapatra
d) PC Mody
Answer: a) Ravi Agrawal
Explanation: Ravi Agrawal was appointed as CBDT Chairperson in 2025, overseeing direct tax administration.
24. What was the name of the new satellite launched by ISRO for weather forecasting in 2025?
a) INSAT-4A
b) GSAT-31
c) EOS-08
d) INSAT-3DS
Answer: d) INSAT-3DS
Explanation: ISRO launched INSAT-3DS in 2025 to enhance weather forecasting and disaster management.
25. What was the name of the new defense export policy launched by India in 2025?
a) Atmanirbhar Raksha Yojana
b) Defense Export Promotion Scheme
c) Make in India Defense
d) Raksha Utsav
Answer: b) Defense Export Promotion Scheme
Explanation: The Defense Export Promotion Scheme was launched in 2025 to boost indigenous defense exports.