Current Affairs 9th July 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Who was appointed as the new CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in July 2025?
a) Jay Shah
b) Sanjog Gupta
c) Greg Barclay
d) Geoff Allardice
Answer: b) Sanjog Gupta
Explanation: Sanjog Gupta was appointed as the new CEO of the ICC in July 2025, as per recent updates.
2. Which country will chair the BRICS Summit in 2026?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) India
d) China
Answer: c) India
Explanation: India is set to chair the BRICS Summit in 2026, following the 2025 summit in Brazil.
3. What is India’s rank in terms of income equality globally, based on the Gini Index of the World Bank in 2025?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth
Answer: d) Fourth
Explanation: India ranks fourth globally in income equality according to the World Bank’s Gini Index in 2025.
4. Who won the Rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour 2025 in Zagreb in July 2025?
a) Viswanathan Anand
b) Gukesh Dommaraju
c) Arjun Erigaisi
d) Praggnanandhaa R
Answer: b) Gukesh Dommaraju
Explanation: Gukesh Dommaraju won the Rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour 2025 held in Zagreb.
5. What is the name of Israel’s military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and military sites in June 2025?
a) Rising Lion
b) Operation Desert Storm
c) Iron Shield
d) Thunderbolt
Answer: a) Rising Lion
Explanation: Israel’s military operation targeting Iran’s sites in June 2025 was named Rising Lion.
6. From which date will Aadhaar-based OTP authentication be mandatory for online Tatkal bookings in Indian Railways?
a) 1 July 2025
b) 1 August 2025
c) 15 July 2025
d) 15 August 2025
Answer: c) 15 July 2025
Explanation: Aadhaar-based OTP authentication for online Tatkal bookings will be mandatory from 15 July 2025.
7. Where will India’s first underwater museum be located?
a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
b) Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
c) Lakshadweep
d) Goa
Answer: b) Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Explanation: India’s first underwater museum will be established in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, using a decommissioned warship.
8. Which Indian cricketer was included in the ICC Hall of Fame in June 2025?
a) Sachin Tendulkar
b) Rahul Dravid
c) Virat Kohli
d) MS Dhoni
Answer: d) MS Dhoni
Explanation: MS Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in June 2025 for his contributions to cricket.
9. Which state won the Senior National Men’s Handball Championship 2024 title?
a) Kerala
b) Chandigarh
c) Services
d) Indian Railways
Answer: a) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala won their first Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title in 2024, defeating Chandigarh 34-31.
10. Which ministry published the “Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024” report?
a) Ministry of Tourism
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
d) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Answer: c) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Explanation: The LEADS 2024 report was released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, initiated by DPIIT.
11. The ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’ program commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of which tribal leader?
a) Birsa Munda
b) Sidhu Murmu
c) Tilka Manjhi
d) Tirot Sing
Answer: a) Birsa Munda
Explanation: The event, organized by NCW, commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
12. Which country has recently developed the world’s first deep-sea radar capable of detecting high-flying aircraft?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) Japan
Answer: c) China
Explanation: China developed the world’s first deep-sea radar for detecting high-flying aircraft in 2025.
13. In which state was the Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme recently launched?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana
Explanation: The Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme was launched in Telangana to support welfare initiatives.
14. Which organization released the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report in June 2025?
a) International Monetary Fund
b) United Nations
c) World Economic Forum
d) World Bank
Answer: d) World Bank
Explanation: The World Bank released the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report in June 2025, highlighting global growth trends.
15. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana’ in 2025 to support girls’ marriages?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Gujarat
Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh launched this scheme to provide financial assistance for girls’ marriages in 2025.
16. Who was appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra in July 2025?
a) Arif Mohammed Khan
b) Bandaru Dattatreya
c) C.P. Radhakrishnan
d) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer: c) C.P. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: C.P. Radhakrishnan was appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra in July 2025.
17. Which country won the most medals at the Asian Athletics Championship 2025 held in South Korea?
a) India
b) China
c) Japan
d) South Korea
Answer: b) China
Explanation: China topped the medal tally at the 26th Asian Athletics Championship 2025 in Gumi, South Korea.
18. Which Indian city hosted the ‘Yoga Mahotsav 2025’ as part of the International Day of Yoga countdown?
a) Nashik
b) New Delhi
c) Rishikesh
d) Varanasi
Answer: a) Nashik
Explanation: Nashik, Maharashtra, hosted the ‘Yoga Mahotsav 2025’ at Gauri Maidan, Panchavati.
19. Which regulatory body granted stockbroker approval to MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited on 1 July 2025?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
c) National Payments Corporation of India
d) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer: d) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation: SEBI granted approval to MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited on 1 July 2025.
20. Who became the first Indian-origin Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in February 2025?
a) Ajit Pai
b) Neal Katyal
c) Kash Patel
d) Preet Bharara
Answer: c) Kash Patel
Explanation: Kash Patel was appointed as the FBI’s 9th Director in February 2025.
21. What was the theme of the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025 held in New Delhi?
a) Sustainable Farming
b) Advanced Agriculture – Developed India
c) Organic Farming Revolution
d) Digital Agriculture
Answer: b) Advanced Agriculture – Developed India
Explanation: The theme of the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025, held from 22-24 February, was “Advanced Agriculture – Developed India.”
22. What is the name of the new fish species discovered in the Brahmaputra River in 2025?
a) Pethia Dibrugarhensis
b) Pethia Assamensis
c) Pethia Brahmaputra
d) Pethia Gangetica
Answer: a) Pethia Dibrugarhensis
Explanation: Pethia Dibrugarhensis was discovered in the Brahmaputra, enhancing biodiversity records.
23. Which ministry administers the National Florence Nightingale Awards?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Women and Child Development
c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation: The National Florence Nightingale Awards, started in 1973, are administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
24. Which cricketer announced retirement from international cricket in January 2025?
a) Heinrich Klaasen
b) Joe Root
c) Kane Williamson
d) Steve Smith
Answer: a) Heinrich Klaasen
Explanation: South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen retired from international cricket in January 2025.
25. What is the name of the Karnataka ordinance introduced in May 2025 for gig workers’ welfare?
a) Gig Workers Protection Act
b) Gig Economy Welfare Scheme
c) Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Ordinance
d) Karnataka Labour Security Ordinance
Answer: c) Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Ordinance
Explanation: This ordinance creates a welfare fund and mandates social security for gig workers.