Current Affairs 28st July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which organization released the ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ report in 2025?
a) WHO
b) FAO
c) UNICEF
d) World Bank
Answer: b) FAO
Explanation: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released the 2025 report, highlighting global hunger and nutrition challenges.
2. Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the 65 kg freestyle wrestling at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships?
a) Bajrang Punia
b) Ravi Dahiya
c) Aman Sehrawat
d) Deepak Punia
Answer: c) Aman Sehrawat
Explanation: Aman Sehrawat won the gold in the 65 kg freestyle category at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships.
3. Which space telescope captured the first image of a black hole’s magnetic field in 2025?
a) Hubble Space Telescope
b) James Webb Space Telescope
c) Event Horizon Telescope
d) Chandra X-ray Observatory
Answer: c) Event Horizon Telescope
Explanation: The Event Horizon Telescope captured the first image of a black hole’s magnetic field in 2025, advancing astrophysics research.
4. Which Indian scheme was extended in 2025 to provide free food grains to 80 crore people until 2030?
a) PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
b) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
c) PM Awas Yojana
d) PM Ujjwala Yojana
Answer: a) PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Explanation: The PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was extended in 2025 to ensure food security for 80 crore people until 2030.
5. Which country launched the ‘TRACERS’ mission to study Earth’s magnetic field in 2025?
a) USA
b) Japan
c) India
d) Russia
Answer: a) USA
Explanation: NASA’s TRACERS mission, launched in 2025, aims to study Earth’s magnetic field and space weather.
6. Which company became the world’s most valuable company by market capitalization in July 2025?
a) Apple
b) Microsoft
c) Nvidia
d) Tesla
Answer: c) Nvidia
Explanation: Nvidia surpassed others to become the world’s most valuable company in July 2025, driven by AI chip demand.
7. Which Indian scientist was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
a) Venki Ramakrishnan
b) Ashoke Sen
c) Manjul Bhargava
d) No Indian scientist
Answer: d) No Indian scientist
Explanation: No Indian scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2025.
8. How many Sansad Ratna Awards were presented in 2025?
a) 12
b) 15
c) 17
d) 20
Answer: c) 17
Explanation: 17 MPs received Sansad Ratna Awards in 2025 for exemplary parliamentary performance.
9. Which company’s subsidiary, MSBPL, received SEBI approval as a stock broker in 2025?
a) Paytm
b) MobiKwik
c) PhonePe
d) Razorpay
Answer: b) MobiKwik
Explanation: MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited (MSBPL) received SEBI approval on July 1, 2025.
10. How many Appellate Tribunals were constituted for GST disputes in 2025?
a) 25
b) 31
c) 40
d) 44
Answer: b) 31
Explanation: The Finance Ministry notified 31 GST Appellate Tribunals across 28 states and 8 UTs in 2025.
11. When is World Hepatitis Day observed annually?
a) July 26
b) July 27
c) July 28
d) July 29
Answer: c) July 28
Explanation: World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, honoring Dr. Baruch Blumberg’s birthday.
12. Which treaty was signed between Australia and the UK under the AUKUS alliance in 2025?
a) Sydney Pact
b) Geelong Treaty
c) Canberra Accord
d) Melbourne Agreement
Answer: b) Geelong Treaty
Explanation: The Geelong Treaty, signed in 2025, focuses on nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS Pillar I.
13. Where was the rare Long-billed Bush Warbler bird spotted after 46 years in 2025?
a) Ladakh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Lakshadweep
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: a) Ladakh
Explanation: The Long-billed Bush Warbler was spotted in Ladakh in 2025, a significant rediscovery after 46 years.
14. Which species is primarily affected by Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), reported in 2025?
a) Birds
b) Mammals
c) Cattle
d) Reptiles
Answer: c) Cattle
Explanation: Lumpy Skin Disease, a viral infection, primarily affects cattle, causing economic losses in livestock sectors.
15. Which country developed the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic ballistic missile in 2025?
a) Turkey
b) Russia
c) Israel
d) China
Answer: a) Turkey
Explanation: Turkey successfully tested the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic ballistic missile on July 22, 2025.
16. What is the target for India-Qatar bilateral trade by 2030, set in 2025?
a) $20 Billion
b) $35 Billion
c) $28 Billion
d) $40 Billion
Answer: c) $28 Billion
Explanation: India and Qatar set a target to double their bilateral trade to $28 billion by 2030.
17. Which organization developed the world’s largest 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer for solid propellants in 2025?
a) DRDO
b) HAL
c) IISC
d) ISRO
Answer: d) ISRO
Explanation: ISRO developed the 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer for solid propellants, a global first in 2025.
18. What is the theme of World Nature Conservation Day 2025?
a) Harmony with Nature
b) Restoration, Resilience and Responsibility
c) Sustainable Future
d) Green Planet
Answer: b) Restoration, Resilience and Responsibility
Explanation: The 2025 theme emphasizes environmental conservation to combat climate change.
19. Which country became the first to implement a nationwide carbon tax in 2025?
a) Sweden
b) Canada
c) New Zealand
d) Germany
Answer: c) New Zealand
Explanation: New Zealand implemented a nationwide carbon tax in 2025 to combat climate change.
20. Which Indian cricketer was appointed as the captain of the Men’s T20 team for the 2025 season?
a) Rohit Sharma
b) Hardik Pandya
c) Suryakumar Yadav
d) Virat Kohli
Answer: c) Suryakumar Yadav
Explanation: Suryakumar Yadav was named captain of India’s Men’s T20 team for the 2025 season.
21. Which new renewable energy target was set by India for 2030 in 2025?
a) 400 GW
b) 500 GW
c) 600 GW
d) 700 GW
Answer: b) 500 GW
Explanation: India set a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, announced in 2025.
22. Which country launched the ‘Artemis III’ mission to the Moon in 2025?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) India
Answer: a) USA
Explanation: NASA’s Artemis III mission, aimed at landing humans on the Moon, was launched in 2025.
23. Which country became the first to achieve 100% renewable energy for its electricity grid in 2025?
a) Iceland
b) Denmark
c) Costa Rica
d) Norway
Answer: c) Costa Rica
Explanation: Costa Rica achieved 100% renewable energy for its electricity grid in 2025, a global milestone in sustainability.
24. Which new missile was successfully test-fired by India’s DRDO in 2025?
a) Agni-VI
b) Nirbhay-II
c) BrahMos-II
d) Prithvi-III
Answer: c) BrahMos-II
Explanation: DRDO successfully tested the hypersonic BrahMos-II missile in 2025, enhancing India’s defense capabilities.
25. Which new ISRO mission was announced in 2025 to study exoplanets?
a) ExoWorld-1
b) AstroSat-2
c) XPoSat-2
d) StarSeeker
Answer: a) ExoWorld-1
Explanation: ISRO announced the ExoWorld-1 mission in 2025 to study exoplanets for potential habitability.