Current Affairs 3th July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas is observed annually to commemorate the Emergency declared in India on which date?
a) 25 June 1975
b) 26 January 1976
c) 15 August 1975
d) 2 October 1974
Answer: a) 25 June 1975
Explanation: Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas remembers the Emergency imposed on 25 June 1975, a significant event in India’s history.
2. What is the name of the first indigenously built stealth frigate under Project 17A inducted into the Eastern Naval Command in June 2025?
a) INS Mormugao
b) INS Surat
c) INS Vagsheer
d) INS Nilgiri
Answer: d) INS Nilgiri
Explanation: INS Nilgiri was inducted into the Eastern Naval Command’s Sunrise Fleet, enhancing India’s naval capabilities.
3. From which date will Aadhaar-based OTP authentication be mandatory for online Tatkal bookings in Indian Railways?
a) 30 September 2025
b) 1 August 2025
c) 15 July 2025
d) 31 December 2025
Answer: c) 15 July 2025
Explanation: Indian Railways mandated Aadhaar-based OTP for Tatkal bookings starting 15 July 2025 to enhance security.
4. Which Indian cricketer was included in the ICC Hall of Fame in June 2025?
a) Virat Kohli
b) MS Dhoni
c) Sachin Tendulkar
d) Rohit Sharma
Answer: b) MS Dhoni
Explanation: MS Dhoni was honored for his contributions to cricket, including leading India to multiple ICC titles.
5. Who set a new world record in the F42 javelin category in May 2025?
a) Neeraj Chopra
b) Mahendra Gurjar
c) Devendra Jhajharia
d) Sumit Antil
Answer: b) Mahendra Gurjar
Explanation: Mahendra Gurjar broke the world record in the F42 javelin event, boosting India’s para-athletics profile.
6. Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate a new Locomotive Manufacturing Plant in May 2025?
a) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
b) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
c) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
d) Dahod, Gujarat
Answer: d) Dahod, Gujarat
Explanation: The plant in Dahod strengthens India’s railway manufacturing capabilities under Make in India.
7. Who won the Men’s Singles title at the French Open 2025?
a) Carlos Alcaraz
b) Rafael Nadal
c) Novak Djokovic
d) Jannik Sinner
Answer: a) Carlos Alcaraz
Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open Men’s Singles title in 2025, continuing his rise in tennis.
8. Which country developed the world’s first deep-sea radar to detect high-flying aircraft in 2025?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) Japan
Answer: c) China
Explanation: China’s deep-sea radar enhances its defense capabilities, detecting aircraft at high altitudes.
9. Which state launched the Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme in 2025?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana
Explanation: The scheme aims to provide social welfare benefits to eligible citizens in Telangana.
10. Which state’s tableau won the first prize in the states/UTs category at the Republic Day Parade 2025?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh’s tableau, depicting the Kumbh Mela, won first prize for its cultural representation.
11. How many people were announced to receive the Padma Awards in 2025?
a) 121
b) 140
c) 139
d) 165
Answer: c) 139
Explanation: The government announced 139 Padma Award recipients for 2025, recognizing contributions across fields.
12. Which bank became the first Indian bank to implement Clari5’s NCRP Integration Solution in 2025?
a) Canara Bank
b) Bank of Baroda
c) Bank of India
d) Punjab National Bank
Answer: d) Punjab National Bank
Explanation: PNB implemented Clari5’s solution to enhance fraud detection and compliance.
13. Where is the Polavaram Multipurpose Project, recently in the news, located?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: The Polavaram Project is a significant irrigation and hydropower initiative in Andhra Pradesh.
14. Which state launched the SHE COHORT 3.0 initiative to empower women-led startups in 2025?
a) Odisha
b) Haryana
c) Punjab
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) Punjab
Explanation: Punjab’s initiative supports women entrepreneurs through funding and mentorship.
15. What is the best description of the Nag Mk 2 Missile?
a) Land variant of short-range SLBM
b) Third-generation anti-tank fire-and-forget missile
c) Medium-range surface-to-air missile
d) Hypersonic cruise missile
Answer: b) Third-generation anti-tank fire-and-forget missile
Explanation: Nag Mk 2 is an advanced anti-tank missile developed by DRDO.
16. What is the main objective of Exercise Devil Strike conducted by the Indian Army in 2025?
a) Enhancing combat preparedness
b) Expanding international military alliances
c) Testing new technologies
d) Conducting humanitarian missions
Answer: a) Enhancing combat preparedness
Explanation: The exercise focuses on improving operational readiness and coordination.
17. Which port in Kerala, recently in the news, is India’s first exclusive trans-shipment port?
a) Kochi Port
b) Kandla Port
c) Chennai Port
d) Vizhinjam Port
Answer: d) Vizhinjam Port
Explanation: Vizhinjam Port, managed by Adani Group, began operations as a trans-shipment hub in 2025.
18. Which ministry administers the Auroville cultural township near Puducherry?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Ministry of Education
d) Ministry of Urban Development
Answer: c) Ministry of Education
Explanation: Auroville, an international intentional community, is overseen by the Ministry of Education.
19. Which country is the top recipient of Indian government aid according to the Union Budget 2024-25?
a) Bhutan
b) Nepal
c) Sri Lanka
d) Maldives
Answer: a) Bhutan
Explanation: Bhutan received the highest aid allocation of ₹4,883 crore for 2024-25.
20. What is the purpose of the BIS Standardization Chair Professor initiative launched with IISc Bengaluru in 2024?
a) Promote space research
b) Foster standardization and conformity assessment
c) Enhance cybersecurity education
d) Develop renewable energy standards
Answer: b) Foster standardization and conformity assessment
Explanation: The MoU between BIS and IISc aims to integrate standards into academic curricula.
21. Who launched the GoIStats mobile application on Statistics Day 2025?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Reserve Bank of India
c) National Sample Survey Office
d) Ministry of Finance
Answer: c) National Sample Survey Office
Explanation: The app, launched by NSO, provides access to socio-economic data via an interactive dashboard.
22. What is Myogenesis, recently mentioned in news related to space research?
a) Formation of nerve cells
b) Traditional medicine
c) New fish species
d) Formation of muscle fibers
Answer: d) Formation of muscle fibers
Explanation: Myogenesis experiments by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on the ISS advanced India’s space research.
23. Which country’s Prime Minister was Kamla Persad-Bissessar, elected in April 2025?
a) Trinidad and Tobago
b) Cuba
c) Barbados
d) Jamaica
Answer: a) Trinidad and Tobago
Explanation: Kamla Persad-Bissessar, leader of the United National Congress, became PM in 2025.
24. Which organization launched the Business Ready (B-READY) report in 2025?
a) International Monetary Fund
b) World Bank
c) United Nations Development Programme
d) World Trade Organization
Answer: b) World Bank
Explanation: The B-READY report replaced the Ease of Doing Business report to assess business environments.
25. Which organization seized spurious drugs worth ₹6.6 crore in Kolkata in 2025?
a) CBI
b) DRI
c) NCB
d) CDSCO
Answer: d) CDSCO
Explanation: CDSCO, under the Ministry of Health, conducted the raid with West Bengal’s Drugs Control Directorate.