Current Affairs 29st July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which organization released the ‘Global Climate Risk Index 2025’?
a) World Bank
b) IPCC
c) Germanwatch
d) UNEP
Answer: c) Germanwatch
Explanation: Germanwatch released the Global Climate Risk Index 2025, assessing countries’ vulnerability to climate-related disasters.
2. What was the focus of the 2025 G20 Summit hosted by South Africa?
a) Climate Resilience
b) Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
c) Digital Transformation
d) Global Health Security
Answer: b) Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
Explanation: The 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa emphasized inclusive growth and sustainable development.
3. Which Indian wrestler won the gold medal in the 74 kg freestyle category at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships?
a) Sujeet Kalkal
b) Yogeshwar Dutt
c) Sushil Kumar
d) Anshu Malik
Answer: a) Sujeet Kalkal
Explanation: Sujeet Kalkal won the gold medal in the 74 kg freestyle category at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships.
4. Which Indian scheme was launched in 2025 to promote digital literacy in rural areas?
a) Digital India Mission
b) PM Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
c) BharatNet Phase III
d) Smart Village Program
Answer: b) PM Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
Explanation: The PM Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan was launched in 2025 to enhance digital literacy in rural India.
5. Which country became the first to implement a digital nomad visa in 2025?
a) Portugal
b) Thailand
c) Canada
d) Estonia
Answer: d) Estonia
Explanation: Estonia introduced the world’s first digital nomad visa in 2025 to attract remote workers.
6. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Balika Suraksha Yojana’ in 2025 to support girl child education?
a) Haryana
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: c) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan launched the Mukhyamantri Balika Suraksha Yojana in 2025 to provide financial aid for girl child education.
7. What was the theme of the 2025 BRICS Summit hosted by Russia?
a) Strengthening Multilateralism for Global Development
b) Economic Resilience
c) Climate Action
d) Digital Cooperation
Answer: a) Strengthening Multilateralism for Global Development
Explanation: The 2025 BRICS Summit focused on multilateralism for equitable global development.
8. Which country signed a free trade agreement with India in 2025 to boost economic ties?
a) Singapore
b) UK
c) Canada
d) South Korea
Answer: b) UK
Explanation: India and the UK signed a free trade agreement in 2025 to strengthen economic cooperation.
9. Which Indian state launched the ‘One Health Mission’ in 2025 to address zoonotic diseases?
a) Assam
b) Maharashtra
c) Kerala
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: c) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala launched the One Health Mission in 2025 to tackle zoonotic diseases through integrated health strategies.
10. Which Indian city was designated as the ‘UNESCO Creative City of Literature’ in 2025?
a) Varanasi
b) Jaipur
c) Bhubaneswar
d) Kozhikode
Answer: d) Kozhikode
Explanation: Kozhikode was named a UNESCO Creative City of Literature in 2025 for its literary heritage.
11. Which country hosted the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30)?
a) Brazil
b) India
c) Australia
d) UAE
Answer: a) Brazil
Explanation: Brazil hosted COP30 in 2025, focusing on climate action and sustainability.
12. Which Indian organization launched the ‘Global Tiger Conservation Database’ in 2025?
a) National Tiger Conservation Authority
b) Wildlife Institute of India
c) Forest Research Institute
d) Zoological Survey of India
Answer: a) National Tiger Conservation Authority
Explanation: The NTCA launched the Global Tiger Conservation Database in 2025 to monitor tiger populations.
13. Which Indian Navy ship conducted a joint exercise with Japan in 2025?
a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Chennai
c) INS Visakhapatnam
d) INS Kochi
Answer: c) INS Visakhapatnam
Explanation: INS Visakhapatnam participated in a joint naval exercise with Japan in 2025.
14. Which international agreement was signed in 2025 to promote sustainable fisheries?
a) Global Ocean Treaty
b) Paris Fisheries Accord
c) UN Fisheries Agreement
d) Blue Economy Pact
Answer: a) Global Ocean Treaty
Explanation: The Global Ocean Treaty was signed in 2025 to promote sustainable fisheries worldwide.
15. Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in badminton at the 2025 Commonwealth Games?
a) P.V. Sindhu
b) Lakshya Sen
c) Kidambi Srikanth
d) Saina Nehwal
Answer: b) Lakshya Sen
Explanation: Lakshya Sen won the gold medal in badminton at the 2025 Commonwealth Games.
16. Which Indian state launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Skill Development Scheme’ in 2025?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Telangana
Answer: d) Telangana
Explanation: Telangana launched the Chief Minister’s Skill Development Scheme in 2025 to enhance employability.
17. Which Indian scheme was launched in 2025 to promote electric vehicle adoption?
a) FAME III
b) PM E-Drive Scheme
c) Green Mobility Mission
d) Auto Bharat Yojana
Answer: b) PM E-Drive Scheme
Explanation: The PM E-Drive Scheme was launched in 2025 to boost electric vehicle adoption in India.
18. Which Indian Navy ship conducted a joint exercise with France in 2025?
a) INS Vikramaditya
b) INS Trikand
c) INS Talwar
d) INS Sahyadri
Answer: d) INS Sahyadri
Explanation: INS Sahyadri participated in a joint naval exercise with France in 2025, strengthening bilateral ties.
19. Which international report highlighted India’s progress in renewable energy in 2025?
a) IRENA Report
b) World Bank Report
c) IEA Report
d) UNEP Report
Answer: a) IRENA Report
Explanation: The IRENA Report in 2025 highlighted India’s advancements in renewable energy.
20. Which country became the first to implement a national digital currency in 2025?
a) China
b) Bahamas
c) Sweden
d) India
Answer: b) Bahamas
Explanation: The Bahamas implemented a national digital currency, the Sand Dollar, as a global first in 2025.
21. Which Indian organization launched the ‘Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’ expansion in 2025?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) NITI Aayog
c) National Health Authority
d) ICMR
Answer: c) National Health Authority
Explanation: The National Health Authority expanded the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in 2025 to digitize healthcare.
22. Who was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal in July 2025?
a) C.V. Ananda Bose
b) Jagdeep Dhankhar
c) Anusuiya Uikey
d) Arif Mohammed Khan
Answer: a) C.V. Ananda Bose
Explanation: C.V. Ananda Bose continued as the Governor of West Bengal in July 2025, overseeing state initiatives.
23. Which organization released the ‘Global Energy Outlook 2025’?
a) World Bank
b) IRENA
c) OPEC
d) IEA
Answer: d) IEA
Explanation: The International Energy Agency (IEA) released the Global Energy Outlook 2025, analyzing energy trends.
24. What was the theme of the 2025 East Asia Summit hosted by Malaysia?
a) Regional Security
b) Inclusive Prosperity
c) Digital Transformation
d) Climate Action
Answer: b) Inclusive Prosperity
Explanation: The 2025 East Asia Summit in Malaysia focused on inclusive prosperity for regional development.
25. Which Indian institute developed a drone-based medical delivery system in July 2025?
a) IIT Kanpur
b) IIT Delhi
c) IISc Bangalore
d) IIT Guwahati
Answer: a) IIT Kanpur
Explanation: IIT Kanpur developed a drone-based medical delivery system in July 2025 for remote healthcare access.