Q. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution does the President nominate members to the Rajya Sabha?
A. Article 78
B. Article 370
C. Article 80(1)(a)
D. Article 356
Q. Who won the Wimbledon 2025 Men’s Singles title?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Carlos Alcaraz
C. Jannik Sinner
D. Daniil Medvedev
Q. Who won the Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Singles title?
A. Aryna Sabalenka
B. Amanda Anisimova
C. Iga Swiatek
D. Elena Rybakina
At Wimbledon 2025, Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling 4-set final to win his first Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam, becoming the first Italian to win the men’s singles title at Wimbledon on 13 July 2025. Sinner avenged his loss in the 2025 French Open final against Alcaraz.
On the women’s side, World No. 4 Iga Swiatek crushed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just 57 minutes, claiming her maiden Wimbledon title, sixth Grand Slam, and marking her 100th Grand Slam match win. She also became the first Polish player to win Wimbledon and the first woman in the Open Era to win the final without conceding a single game.
On 11 July 2025, President Droupadi Murmu nominated four distinguished individuals to the Rajya Sabha under Article 80(1)(a) and Clause (3) of the Constitution for their excellence in law, diplomacy, education, and history.
Total Members: Maximum strength is 250 –Currently: 245 members (as of 2025)
On 11 July 2025, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on the Air India Flight AI 171 crash, which occurred on 12 June 2025, killing 260 people.
Q. Which Indian heritage site was inscribed as the 44th UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2025?
A) Hill Forts of Rajasthan
B) Maratha Military Landscapes of India
C) Ajanta Caves
D) Chola Temples
Q. What is the primary objective of Operation SHIVA 2025, launched by the Indian Army in July 2025?
A) Border surveillance in Ladakh
B) Rescue operations in flood-hit areas
C) Ensuring safe conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra
D) Conducting joint military drills with foreign forces
Q. According to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) report, what caused the crash of the Air India flight AI 171?
A. Bird strike
B. Weather turbulence
C. Fuel supply to engines was cut off
D. Engine fire
The Indian Army launched Operation SHIVA 2025 on 11 July 2025 to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, amid increased threats from Pakistan-backed proxy groups.
The operation underscores the Army’s commitment to pilgrims’ safety and national preparedness in high-risk zones.
On 11 July 2025, the Maratha Military Landscapes of India were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India’s 44th World Heritage Site.
🔹 Recognized at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, this honor celebrates India’s rich cultural and architectural legacy and highlights the strategic brilliance of the Maratha Empire from the 17th to 19th centuries CE.
📍 The inscription includes 12 historic forts spread across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, such as:
📜 The proposal, submitted in January 2024, underwent a rigorous 18-month evaluation by UNESCO and ICOMOS, culminating in the final decision at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
Q. Who recently (in July 2025) became the fastest Indian sprinter in the 100 meters?
A) Gurindervir Singh
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Animesh Kujur
D) Amlan Borgohain
Q. What is the name of the revolution that helped India’s fish production double in 11 years (2013–14) to (2024–25) ?
A) Green Revolution
B) White Revolution
C) Blue Revolution
D) Yellow Revolution
India’s fish production has doubled from 95.79 lakh tonnes (2013–14) to 195 lakh tonnes (2024–25)—a growth of 104% in just 11 years, marking a major success of the Blue Revolution.
Animesh Kujur, a 22-year-old sprinter from Chhattisgarh, set a new national record in the men’s 100m with a timing of 10.18 seconds at the Dromia International Meet in Greece on July 2025.
He became the first Indian to run 100m under 10.20s, breaking Gurindervir Singh’s record of 10.20s. The feat was achieved at a World Athletics Continental Tour (Silver) event.
Kujur also holds the national 200m record (20.32s) and was part of India’s record-setting 4x100m relay team (38.69s).
Q. What is the name of the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV)?
a) Samarth
b) Nistar
c) Varun
d) Rakshak
Q. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the founder of which political party?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Bharatiya Jana Sangh
C) Hindu Mahasabha
D) Swatantra Party
Q. Guru Purnima marks the birth anniversary of which sage?
A) Gautam Buddha
B) Maharishi Ved Vyasa
C) Valmiki
D) Chanakya
On July 10, 2025, Guru Purnima is celebrated across India and the world to pay homage to spiritual gurus, teachers, and life mentors who guide us with wisdom.
On July 6, 2025, India marked the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a visionary leader, nationalist, and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
On 8 July 2025, the Indian Navy inducted its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), Nistar, at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam, officially handed over by Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
Nistar, derived from Sanskrit meaning liberation or rescue, is a highly specialized warship built to perform deep sea diving and submarine rescue operations—a capability only a few navies in the world possess.
With about 75% indigenous content, Nistar represents a major step forward in India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and boosts the Navy’s deep sea operational capabilities.
Q. Who was appointed as the new CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in July 2025?
A) Jay Shah
B) Manu Sawhney
C) Sanjog Gupta
D) Anurag Thakur
Q. In July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred which civilian honour by Brazil?
A) Order of the Star of Africa
B) Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross
C) Order of the Condor of the Andes
D) Order of Rio Branco
On 8 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Brazil’s highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia.
PM Modi thanked Brazil’s government and citizens, calling the honour a tribute to India’s 1.4 billion people and the India–Brazil friendship.
He acknowledged President Lula’s role in founding the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership and said the award would further inspire the people of both nations to strengthen their ties.
This is PM Modi’s 26th international honour, and the third award on his current five-nation diplomatic tour that began on July 2.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer on July 7, 2025, becoming the 7th CEO in ICC’s history.
🔁 From Media to Cricket Governance
Gupta previously led JioStar’s Sports & Live Experiences, playing a key role in shaping major events like IPL, Pro Kabaddi, and ISL.
🗣️ ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised Gupta’s vision, tech focus, and deep understanding of modern cricket fans.
Q. Who scored 430 runs across both innings and was named Player of the Match in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston, Birmingham?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Shubman Gill
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Rishabh Pant
Q. Indonesia was formally inducted as a full member of BRICS during which summit?
A) 16th BRICS Summit, South Africa
B) 17th BRICS Summit, Brazil
C) 18th BRICS Summit, India
D) 15th BRICS Summit, China
Q. Who will chair the BRICS Summit in 2026?
A) Brazil
B) China
C) India
D) Russia
Q. Which of the following is not accepted as valid proof of citizenship during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ?
A. Passport
B. Birth Certificate
C. School Certificate
D. Aadhaar Card
The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar on June 24, 2025, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. This is the first such revision since 2003.
At the 17th BRICS Summit (July 6–7, 2025) in Rio de Janeiro, Indonesia was officially inducted as a full member, making BRICS a group of 11 nations.
India secured a record 336-run victory over England in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston, Birmingham, leveling the series 1-1.
🌟 Star Performers:
India declared at 427/6 in their second innings, setting England a target of 608. England were all out for 271.
🗓️ The third Test will begin on 10 July 2025 at Lord’s.
The World Bank has placed India among the world’s most equal societies, based on its latest Gini Index data.
Q. Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held in 2025?
A. New Delhi, India
B. Beijing, China
C. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
D. Cape Town, South Africa
Q. Who among the following Indian boxers won gold medals at the World Boxing Cup 2025 held in Astana in July 2025?
A) Meenakshi, Sanju, Jaismine
B) Sakshi, Jaismine, Nupur
C) Jaismine, Pooja Rani, Hitesh Gulia
D) Nupur, Narender, Abhinash Jamwal
Q. India recently qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after how many years?
A) 18 years
B) 20 years
C) 22 years
D) 25 years
Q. India ranks _______ in terms of income equality globally, based on the Gini Index of World Bank.
A. First
B. Fourth
C. Tenth
D. Fifteenth
On 6 July 2025, the Indian women’s football team defeated hosts Thailand 2-1 in their final Group B match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Chiang Mai Stadium.
Sangita Basfore scored both goals for India, helping the team qualify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup main event for the first time since 2003. Thailand’s lone goal came from Chatchawan Rodhong.
With both teams level on points and goal difference before the match, it served as a virtual playoff. India now heads to the 2026 Asian Cup in Australia.
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) :It is the governing body of association football in Asia and Australia, responsible for organizing major tournaments.
On 6 July 2025, India delivered its best-ever performance at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, clinching 11 medals — 3 Gold, 5 Silver, and 3 Bronze.
The 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6–7, 2025, under the theme “Inclusive and Sustainable Global South.”
It was chaired by President Lula da Silva of Brazil.
Q. Who won the Rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour 2025 in Zagreb?
A. Magnus Carlsen
B. Jan-Krzysztof Duda
C. Gukesh Dommaraju
D. Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu
Q: Where has India set up its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) in July 2025?
A) Pune
B) Bikaner
C) Meerut Cantonment
D) Chennai
Q.What is the name of the award PM Modi received from Trinidad and Tobago in July 2025?
A) Order of the Caribbean
B) National Hero Award
C) Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
D) West Indies Medal of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’ — the country’s highest civilian award — on 4 July 2025 by President Christine Carla Kangaloo.
He became the first foreign leader to receive this honour, recognizing his statesmanship, support for the Global South, and efforts to strengthen India–Trinidad and Tobago ties.
India has established its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) at the RVC Centre & College in Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh, officially recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
The EDFC was created through collaboration between the Department of Animal Husbandry, Ministry of Defence, Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), and Uttar Pradesh Government.
The facility ensures biosecurity, veterinary surveillance, and disease exclusion as per WOAH standards. It has been certified free from major equine diseases like:
India is also free from African Horse Sickness since 2014.
🔹 This recognition allows Indian sport horses to compete internationally and promotes equine trade and breeding.
🔹 The EDFC success complements India’s efforts to create HPAI-Free Compartments for poultry exports.
🔹 It positions India as a leader in animal health systems, aligning with global biosecurity and trade standards.
Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju won the Rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, on 5 July 2025. The 19-year-old Indian secured the title by defeating Wesley So in the final round, scoring 14 out of 18 points.
Jan-Krzysztof Duda finished second with 11 points, and Magnus Carlsen placed third with 10 points. Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu shared fourth with Fabiano Caruana, each scoring 9 points.
The Blitz rounds begin today, featuring top players like Gukesh, Carlsen, Caruana, and Praggnanandhaa. The combined scores from Rapid and Blitz will decide the overall winner.
This is the third leg of the Grand Chess Tour 2025, following events in Poland and Romania, where Praggnanandhaa won in Bucharest and finished third in Warsaw. Upcoming events include two in the US (August) and the final in Brazil (Sept–Oct).