Current Affairs 30st July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana’ in July 2025?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Gujarat
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh launched this scheme in July 2025 to support farmers.
2. Which organization published the ‘Global Inequality Report 2025’?
a) World Bank
b) IMF
c) Oxfam
d) UNCTAD
Answer: c) Oxfam
Explanation: Oxfam released the Global Inequality Report 2025, highlighting wealth disparities.
3. Which global initiative did India launch in 2025 to promote sustainable agriculture?
a) Global Soil Health Initiative
b) Green Farming Mission
c) Sustainable Agriculture Treaty
d) Organic India Mission
Answer: a) Global Soil Health Initiative
Explanation: India launched this initiative in 2025 to promote sustainable agriculture globally.
4. Which Indian Navy ship participated in a joint exercise with Singapore in 2025?
a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Trikand
c) INS Shivalik
d) INS Kamorta
Answer: c) INS Shivalik
Explanation: INS Shivalik participated in a joint naval exercise with Singapore in July 2025.
5. Which country hosted the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in 2025?
a) Germany
b) Singapore
c) UAE
d) Switzerland
Answer: d) Switzerland
Explanation: Switzerland hosted the 2025 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos.
6. Which country conducted the first successful quantum satellite test in 2025?
a) China
b) USA
c) Russia
d) Japan
Answer: a) China
Explanation: China conducted a successful quantum satellite test in 2025 for secure communications.
7. Which Indian airport was recognized as Asia’s most sustainable in 2025?
a) Delhi International Airport
b) Cochin International Airport
c) Mumbai International Airport
d) Bangalore International Airport
Answer: b) Cochin International Airport
Explanation: Cochin International Airport was recognized in 2025 for its sustainability efforts.
8. Which Indian organization launched the ‘Bharat Quantum Mission’ in 2025?
a) DRDO
b) ISRO
c) DST
d) CSIR
Answer: c) DST
Explanation: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched this mission in July 2025 to advance quantum technology.
9. Which country mediated the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia in July 2025?
a) Thailand
b) Cambodia
c) Vietnam
d) Malaysia
Answer: d) Malaysia
Explanation: Malaysia announced an unconditional ceasefire starting July 28, 2025, to resolve Thailand-Cambodia border clashes.
10. What is the full form of NISAR, the satellite launched by ISRO on July 30, 2025?
a) National Indian Satellite for Agricultural Research
b) NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar
c) New Indian Satellite for Aerial Reconnaissance
d) National Imaging Satellite for Atmospheric Research
Answer: b) NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar
Explanation: NISAR, a joint NASA-ISRO project, was launched on July 30, 2025, for earth observation and climate monitoring.
11. Which government agency manages Aadhaar in India, as highlighted in July 2025?
a) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
b) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
c) Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
d) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Answer: c) Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Explanation: UIDAI is responsible for issuing and managing Aadhaar, as emphasized in July 2025 updates.
12. Which Indian athlete secured third place in the Long Jump at the Lignano Meeting – World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in July 2025?
a) Ancy Sojan
b) Neeraj Chopra
c) Murali Sreeshankar
d) Avinash Sable
Answer: a) Ancy Sojan
Explanation: Ancy Sojan secured third place in the Long Jump event in July 2025.
13. Which organization launched the ‘Global Specs 2030’ initiative for affordable eye care?
a) Red Cross
b) UNICEF
c) European Union
d) World Health Organization
Answer: d) World Health Organization
Explanation: WHO launched the Global Specs 2030 initiative to provide affordable eye care by 2030.
14. Which Indian institute developed the ‘AdFalciVax’ malaria vaccine in 2025?
a) AIIMS
b) ICMR
c) CSIR
d) IIT Bombay
Answer: b) ICMR
Explanation: ICMR developed the AdFalciVax vaccine as a new weapon against malaria in 2025.
15. Which Indian state’s high court rejected a petition for a religious event at Sufi saint Hazrat Sheikh Mohammad Ghaus’s shrine in 2025?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: d) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected this petition in 2025, citing legal concerns.
16. Which Indian scheme was reviewed in 2025 to enhance elephant conservation?
a) Project Tiger
b) Wildlife Protection Mission
c) Project Elephant
d) Green India Mission
Answer: c) Project Elephant
Explanation: Project Elephant was reviewed in 2025 to strengthen conservation efforts.
17. Which Indian city was selected as the ‘Cleanest City’ in the Swachh Survekshan 2025?
a) Indore
b) Surat
c) Bhopal
d) Pune
Answer: a) Indore
Explanation: Indore retained its title as India’s cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2025.
18. Which country hosted the 2025 ASEAN Summit?
a) Indonesia
b) Malaysia
c) Singapore
d) Thailand
Answer: b) Malaysia
Explanation: Malaysia hosted the 2025 ASEAN Summit, focusing on regional cooperation.
19. Which Indian scheme was launched in July 2025 to promote rooftop solar installations?
a) PM Suryodaya Yojana
b) PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
c) Solar Bharat Mission
d) Green Energy Yojana
Answer: b) PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Explanation: This scheme was launched in July 2025 to provide free electricity through rooftop solar panels.
20. Which Indian organization conducted the ‘Exercise Drone Prahar’ in 2025?
a) DRDO
b) ISRO
c) Indian Army
d) BSF
Answer: c) Indian Army
Explanation: The Indian Army conducted Exercise Drone Prahar in 2025 to showcase drone capabilities in modern warfare.
21. Which Indian scheme was launched in July 2025 to support MSMEs in the textile sector?
a) PM MITRA
b) Textile Bharat Yojana
c) Handloom Development Scheme
d) MSME Growth Mission
Answer: a) PM MITRA
Explanation: PM MITRA was launched to establish mega textile parks and boost MSME growth in 2025.
22. Which Indian scheme was launched in July 2025 to promote organic farming?
a) National Mission on Natural Farming
b) Organic Bharat Yojana
c) Green Krishi Mission
d) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana 2.0
Answer: a) National Mission on Natural Farming
Explanation: This mission was launched in July 2025 to promote sustainable organic farming practices.
23. Which country launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered train in 2025?
a) Japan
b) China
c) France
d) Germany
Answer: d) Germany
Explanation: Germany launched the first hydrogen-powered train in 2025, advancing green transportation.
24. Which international organization released the ‘Global Hunger Index 2025’?
a) FAO
b) Concern Worldwide
c) UNICEF
d) WHO
Answer: b) Concern Worldwide
Explanation: Concern Worldwide, along with Welthungerhilfe, released the Global Hunger Index 2025.
25. Which country hosted the 2025 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
a) Australia
b) Canada
c) Samoa
d) United Kingdom
Answer: c) Samoa
Explanation: Samoa hosted the 2025 CHOGM, focusing on climate resilience and economic cooperation.