Q. What is unique about the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, launched on 30 July 2025?
A. It is India’s first satellite
B. It is the first to carry humans
C. It uses dual-frequency radar (L-band & S-band)
D. It is designed for lunar missions
Q. The U.S. announced to impose how much tariff on goods imported from India with effect from August 1, 2025?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
On 30 July 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods imported from India starting August 1, along with an unspecified penalty for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil and arms.
On 30 July 2025, India and NASA jointly launched the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a $1.5 billion Earth observation mission, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre using GSLV-F16.
Q. When is International Tiger Day celebrated every year?
A. 28 July
B. 15 August
C. 29 July
D. 30 June
Q. 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. None of the above
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite today, 30 July 2025, at 5:40 PM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, using the GSLV-F16 rocket.
International Tiger Day was celebrated globally on 29 July 2025, a day dedicated to raising awareness about tiger conservation and the need to protect their natural habitats.
Q. Which country’s Prime Minister mediated and announced the ceasefire to resolve the Thailand-Cambodia border clashes in July 2025?
A. Thailand
B. Cambodia
C. Vietnam
D. Malaysia
Q. Who won the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025?
A. Koneru Humpy
B. Harika Dronavalli
C. Divya Deshmukh
D. Tania Sachdev
On 28 July 2025, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating veteran Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian final held in Baku.
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire starting 28 July 2025, following five days of deadly border clashes that caused dozens of deaths and displaced tens of thousands.
Q. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Raising Day is observed on 27 July every year, What was the original name of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) established in 1939?
A. British Reserve Police
B. Crown Representative’s Police
C. Indian Territorial Force
D. Royal Indian Constabulary
Q. Which historical site is at the center of the territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia that led to clashes in July 2025?
A. Angkor Wat
B. Preah Vihear Temple
C. Golden Pagoda
D. Phnom Penh Palace
Q. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Singapore held in July–August 2025?
A. SIMBEX
B. Garuda Shakti
C. Bold Kurukshetra
D. Mitra Shakti
The 14th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra between India and Singapore began on 27 July 2025 in Jodhpur and will run till 4 August. This tabletop and computer-based wargame aims to enhance joint operational readiness in mechanised warfare under a UN mandate.
The 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment and India’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment are participating. The exercise will conclude with an equipment display and aims to boost interoperability, training, and bilateral defence cooperation.
Deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia reignited in July 2025, rooted in a dispute over land near the Preah Vihear Temple. The conflict escalated on 24 July with airstrikes and rocket attacks, resulting in 35+ deaths and over 168,000 displaced.
Malaysia is hosting peace talks, with support from the U.S., UN, and ASEAN. Cambodia has agreed to a ceasefire, but sporadic violence continues. The situation remains tense, with fears of further escalation despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
CRPF Raising Day is observed annually on July 27 to commemorate the founding of India’s largest paramilitary force, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). In 2025, India celebrated the 87th Raising Day.
CRPF was established in 1939 in Nimach, Madhya Pradesh, and renamed in 1949 under the guidance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The force plays a key role in internal security, anti-Naxal operations, disaster response, election duty, and UN peacekeeping.
With over 3.25 lakh personnel, CRPF continues to uphold its motto: “Service and Loyalty.”
Q. Where was the first hydrogen-powered train coach tested in July 2025?
A. Bhopal Rail Coach Factory
B. RCF Kapurthala
C. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
D. Lucknow Workshop
Q. Whose record did Narendra Modi surpass to become the second-longest-serving PM in consecutive terms in July 2025?
A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Q. Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on which date every year?
A. 15 August
B. 3 December
C. 26 July
D. 25 May
Q. Which military operation was launched by India during the Kargil War?
A. Operation Blue Star
B. Operation Meghdoot
C. Operation Vijay
D. Operation Shakti
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed on 26 July, marks India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. Under Operation Vijay, the Indian Army and Air Force reclaimed strategic peaks in Ladakh without crossing the LoC.
India lost 527 brave soldiers, including Captain Vikram Batra, Captain Manoj Pandey, and others awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
In 2025, India commemorates 26 years of the victory, honoring the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces. The day stands as a symbol of national pride, unity, and resilience.
On 25 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s second-longest-serving PM in consecutive terms, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s 4,077 days with 4,078 days in office. He first took office on 26 May 2014 and has served 11 years and 60 days.
PM Modi is the first non-Congress PM to complete two full terms and win a third with a majority. He is also the longest-serving PM from a non-Hindi-speaking state and the only post-Independence-born PM to achieve this milestone. His leadership marks six consecutive election wins — three in Gujarat and three in Lok Sabha polls.
India successfully tested its first hydrogen-powered train coach on 15 July 2025 at ICF Chennai, announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The 1,200 HP train is part of the “Hydrogen for Heritage” plan to run 35 hydrogen trains on heritage routes.
A pilot DEMU retrofit is also underway for the Jind–Sonipat section at a cost of ₹111.83 crore. Hydrogen trains, though currently costlier, promise zero carbon emissions and support India’s clean energy goals.
Q. When was the National Cooperative Policy 2025 launched by Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home and Cooperation ?
A. 15 August 2025
B. 24 July 2025
C. 1 January 2025
D. 30 June 2025
Q. Under which constitutional amendment were cooperative societies recognized as a fundamental right?
A. 74th Amendment
B. 86th Amendment
C. 97th Amendment
D. 102nd Amendment
Q. Which two leaders signed the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in July 2025?
A. Narendra Modi and Rishi Sunak
B. Amit Shah and Keir Starmer
C. Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer
D. Rishi Sunak and Nirmala Sitharaman
India and the UK signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 24 July 2025 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK, alongside UK PM Keir Starmer. The deal aims to double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030, creating new opportunities for exports, employment, and investment.
The agreement also covers innovation, intellectual property, services, and labour rights, without compromising on India’s drug, food, or NHS standards. It will take full effect after UK Parliament ratification.
India launched the National Cooperative Policy 2025 on 24 July 2025, unveiled by Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home and Cooperation. The policy aims to revive and modernize the cooperative sector.
Key features include a 20-year roadmap (2025–2045), the creation of 2 lakh new PACS by 2026, one cooperative in every village, and a strong focus on digitization, inclusivity, and professional management.
The policy benefits farmers, small entrepreneurs, women, youth, and marginalized communities, aiming to enhance credit access, market linkages, and employment opportunities.
It was drafted by a 48-member committee chaired by Suresh Prabhu, after 17 meetings and 4 regional workshops. States must adopt their own policies by 31 January 2026.
The strategy is backed by constitutional support through the 97th Amendment (2011) and Article 43B, emphasizing autonomy and democratic functioning of cooperatives. The launch of Tribhuvan Cooperative University will further support training and governance in the sector.
India has achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original 2030 target, announced Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Ethanol blending rose from 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025, marking a significant clean energy milestone.
This shift has led to major economic and environmental benefits:
Ethanol is mainly derived from sugarcane and molasses, reinforcing its role in supporting agriculture. The Union Cabinet has also approved a price hike for ethanol for the 2024–25 Ethanol Supply Year, benefiting farmers and distillers further.
Q. Who became the first Indian to reach the final of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup?
A. Koneru Humpy
B. Harika Dronavalli
C. Divya Deshmukh
D. Tania Sachdev
Q. What ritual is prominently performed by devotees on Shravan Shivratri?
A. Deepdaan
B. Aarti with lamps
C. Jalabhishek on Shivling
D. Tulsi Puja
Q. What is the name given to Lord Shiva after he consumed poison during Samudra Manthan?
A. Bholenath
B. Mahadev
C. Neelkantha
D. Rudra
Q. India has achieved how much percentage ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original 2030 target?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 18%
D. 10%
On 23 July 2025, devotees across India celebrated Shravan Shivratri, one of the holiest days dedicated to Lord Shiva, with immense devotion. The occasion was marked by jalabhishek, special pujas, and mass gatherings at Shiva temples, especially in northern states like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.
Thousands of Kanwariyas offered Ganga water at temples after completing the Kanwar Yatra. Major temples such as Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi, Dudheshwarnath in Ghaziabad, and Daksheshwar Mahadev in Uttarakhand witnessed overwhelming crowds.
Scriptures say that worship on this day brings spiritual upliftment and wish fulfillment. The ritual of jalabhishek commemorates Lord Shiva’s act of drinking poison during the Samudra Manthan, earning him the name Neelkantha.
India’s Divya Deshmukh defeated China’s Tan Zhongyi in Game 2 of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025 semifinal on 23 July in Batumi, Georgia, securing a 1.5–0.5 victory and a place in the final. With this win, the 19-year-old not only became the first Indian to reach the final of the Women’s World Cup but also secured her first Grandmaster norm and a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
She will face the winner of the other semifinal between Koneru Humpy (India) and Lei Tingjie (China), which is heading into tiebreaks after two drawn classical games.
The FIDE Women’s World Cup is a key event in the World Championship cycle, offering three spots for the Candidates Tournament.
Q. Which two countries is PM Narendra Modi visited from July 23 to 26, 2025?
A. UK and Sri Lanka
B. UK and Maldives
C. France and Maldives
D. UAE and UK
Q. What is the primary objective of the Indian Government’s “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector”?
A. To increase grain exports
B. To promote organic farming
C. To centralize food procurement
D. To improve rural grain storage infrastructure and strengthen PACS
Q. What is the name of the world’s most advanced Earth observation satellite to be launched by ISRO-NASA on 30 July 2025?
A. Cartosat-3
B. RISAT-2BR2
C. Oceansat-2
D. NISAR
ISRO, in collaboration with NASA, will launch the NISAR Earth Observation satellite on 30th July at 5:40 PM from Sriharikota using the GSLV F16 rocket. It will be placed in a 743 km Sun Synchronous Orbit and scan the globe every 12 days.
NISAR is the first satellite to use dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar—NASA’s L-band and ISRO’s S-band—with a 12-metre deployable antenna. It will provide high-resolution, all-weather, day-night data and monitor sea ice, vegetation, storms, soil moisture, water bodies, and disaster risks.
The Government has completed godown construction in 11 PACS across 11 states under the pilot phase of the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and Maldives from July 23–26, 2025, to strengthen strategic ties and regional cooperation.
Q. Who resigned as the Vice President of India in July 2025?
A. M. Venkaiah Naidu
B. Jagdeep Dhankhar
C. Ram Nath Kovind
D. Om Birla
Q. Who became the first Indian woman to reach the semifinals of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup?
A. Harika Dronavalli
B. Vaishali Rameshbabu
C. Divya Deshmukh
D. Koneru Humpy
Q. When will the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 be held in India?
A. August 10 – September 5
B. September 15 – October 12
C. October 30 – November 27
D. November 10 – December 5
India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 30 to November 27, marking its second time after Hyderabad in 2002.