Current Affairs 31st July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country signed an MoU with India in July 2025 for green hydrogen development?
a) Japan
b) Germany
c) Australia
d) France
Answer: b) Germany
Explanation: India and Germany signed an MoU in July 2025 to advance green hydrogen technology.
2. Which Indian institution developed the 'Kavach 4.0' Automatic Train Protection System in 2025?
a) DRDO
b) BHEL
c) ISRO
d) RDSO
Answer: d) RDSO
Explanation: Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) developed Kavach 4.0 for Indian Railways in 2025.
3. Which country became the first to eliminate lymphatic filariasis in 2025, as per WHO?
a) Maldives
b) Sri Lanka
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
Answer: a) Maldives
Explanation: WHO declared Maldives free of lymphatic filariasis in 2025.
4. Which Indian organization launched the 'HaatiApp' to mitigate human-elephant conflict in 2025?
a) WWF-India
b) Aaranyak
c) Bombay Natural History Society
d) Vanashakti
Answer: b) Aaranyak
Explanation: Aaranyak launched the HaatiApp in 2025 to provide early warnings for human-elephant conflicts in Assam.
5. Which Indian ministry launched the 'Sapno ki Udaan' e-magazine in 2025?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Defence
c) Ministry of Education
d) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: c) Ministry of Education
Explanation: The Ministry of Education launched this e-magazine on National Space Day 2025, focusing on space missions.
6. Which Indian institution developed the 'Agnibaan' rocket launched in 2025?
a) ISRO
b) Skyroot Aerospace
c) DRDO
d) Agnikul Cosmos
Answer: d) Agnikul Cosmos
Explanation: Agnikul Cosmos, a private Indian startup, successfully launched the Agnibaan rocket in 2025.
7. Which international organization released the 'World Economic Outlook 2025'?
a) World Bank
b) IMF
c) WTO
d) OECD
Answer: b) IMF
Explanation: The IMF released the World Economic Outlook 2025, analyzing global economic trends.
8. Which international organization released the 'Global Biodiversity Outlook 2025'?
a) WWF
b) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
c) IUCN
d) UNEP
Answer: b) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Explanation: CBD published the 2025 outlook to assess global biodiversity trends.
9. Which Indian scheme was launched in July 2025 to promote electric vehicle adoption in rural areas?
a) PM E-Drive Yojana
b) Green Mobility Mission
c) EV Bharat Yojana
d) Rural Electric Transport Scheme
Answer: a) PM E-Drive Yojana
Explanation: This scheme was launched in July 2025 to subsidize EVs in rural India.
10. Which country developed the world’s first fully autonomous underwater drone in 2025?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) France
Answer: c) China
Explanation: China launched an autonomous underwater drone for marine research in 2025.
11. Which Indian ministry launched the 'Vigyan Dhara' scheme in 2025 to promote scientific research?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Defence
c) Ministry of Health
d) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: d) Ministry of Science and Technology
Explanation: Vigyan Dhara was launched in 2025 to fund scientific research and innovation.
12. Which international organization launched the 'Global Digital Compact' in 2025?
a) ITU
b) United Nations
c) WEF
d) OECD
Answer: b) United Nations
Explanation: The UN adopted the Global Digital Compact in 2025 to govern digital technologies.
13. Which country launched the world’s first commercial lunar rover in 2025?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
Answer: a) USA
Explanation: A US private company launched the first commercial lunar rover in 2025.
14. Which Indian institution developed the 'INSAT-4E' satellite launched in 2025?
a) HAL
b) DRDO
c) BARC
d) ISRO
Answer: d) ISRO
Explanation: ISRO launched INSAT-4E in 2025 for advanced communication services.
15. Which country hosted the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEc) Summit?
a) Thailand
b) Vietnam
c) Malaysia
d) South Korea
Answer: d) South Korea
Explanation: South Korea hosted the APEC Summit in 2025, focusing on regional trade.
16. Which bank launched the Wings Start-up Lounge in Bengaluru in 2025?
a) SBI
b) HDFC Bank
c) IDFC FIRST Bank
d) ICICI Bank
Answer: c) IDFC FIRST Bank
Explanation: IDFC FIRST Bank launched this lounge to support startups in 2025.
17. Which country became the first in Africa to interrupt Onchocerca volvulus transmission in 2025?
a) Kenya
b) Egypt
c) Nigeria
d) Niger
Answer: d) Niger
Explanation: Niger was recognized by WHO for this achievement in 2025.
18. Which Indian athlete won a gold medal in the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships?
a) Mirabai Chanu
b) Karnam Malleswari
c) Lovlina Borgohain
d) Saikhom Mirabai
Answer: a) Mirabai Chanu
Explanation: Mirabai Chanu won gold in the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.
19. Which international organization launched the 'Global Methane Pledge' in 2025?
a) WHO
b) IPCC
c) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
d) FAO
Answer: c) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Explanation: UNEP launched the Global Methane Pledge in 2025 to reduce methane emissions.
20. Which international organization released the 'World Migration Report 2025'?
a) UNHCR
b) IOM
c) ILO
d) UNCTAD
Answer: b) International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Explanation: IOM released the 2025 report on global migration trends.
21. Which Indian ministry launched the 'Atmanirbhar Krishi Yojana' in 2025 to support farmers?
a) Ministry of Rural Development
b) Ministry of Commerce
c) Ministry of Food Processing
d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
Answer: d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
Explanation: This scheme was launched in 2025 to promote self-reliance among farmers.
22. Which country signed a defense cooperation agreement with India in July 2025?
a) France
b) Germany
c) Australia
d) Japan
Answer: c) Australia
Explanation: India and Australia signed a defense agreement in July 2025 to enhance military ties.
23. Which country hosted the 2025 Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit?
a) Uganda
b) India
c) Indonesia
d) Egypt
Answer: a) Uganda
Explanation: Uganda hosted the NAM Summit in 2025, focusing on global south cooperation.
24. Which Indian ministry launched the 'Bharat Skill Connect' platform in 2025?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Commerce
c) Ministry of Labour
d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer: d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Explanation: This platform was launched in 2025 to connect skilled workers with employers.
25. Which Indian scheme was launched in July 2025 to promote handicraft exports?
a) Handicraft Export Promotion Scheme
b) Craft India Yojana
c) Artisan Global Mission
d) Handloom Export Scheme
Answer: a) Handicraft Export Promotion Scheme
Explanation: This scheme was launched in July 2025 to boost handicraft exports globally.