Q. Where will the first Khelo India Water Sports Festival be held in August 2025?
A) Goa
B) Chilika Lake
C) Dal Lake, Srinagar
D) Naini Lake
Q. What is the name of the sweeping legislation passed by the US House on July 3, 2025?
A) The Liberty Act
B) Build Back Better Bill
C) One Big Beautiful Bill
D) Freedom Finance Act
On July 3, 2025, House Republicans narrowly passed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ with a 218–214 vote — a major legislative win for President Donald Trump.
The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held at Dal Lake in Srinagar from 21st to 23rd August 2025, as announced by Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
The three-day event will feature five water sports:
Over 400 athletes from 36 States and Union Territories are expected to participate in this open-age national competition.
Q. Which honour was conferred upon PM Modi during his visit to Ghana in July 2025?
A) Order of Africa
B) Commander of the Golden Star
C) Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana
D) Star of Africa
Q. Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of which community?
A) Hinduism
B) Tibetan Buddhism
C) Jainism
D) Zen Buddhism
Q. Who is the current and 14th Dalai Lama?
A) Lobsang Sangay
B) Tenzin Gyatso
C) Gyalwa Rinpoche
D) Penpa Tsering
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, believed to be the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The current 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born in 1935 and recognized at age 2. He fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising and now lives in exile in Dharamshala, advocating for peace and Tibetan autonomy.
As the 14th Dalai Lama turns 90 in 2025, the question of succession is both spiritual and geopolitical.
🌏 Why It Matters
PM Narendra Modi undertook an 8-day (July 2–9, 2025) visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.
Ghana 🇬🇭:
First Indian PM visit in 30+ years. Awarded Ghana’s highest civilian honour. Announced more scholarships and cooperation in health, agriculture, and defence.
Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹:
First Indian PM to visit since 1999. Met leaders and celebrated 180 years of Indian heritage. Focus on digital infra and trade.
Argentina 🇦🇷:
First Indian PM visit in 57 years. Met President Javier Milei, boosting ties in energy, agriculture, tech, and critical minerals.
Brazil 🇧🇷:
Attended 17th BRICS Summit. Discussed climate, governance, and South-South cooperation with President Lula da Silva.
Namibia 🇳🇦:
First visit by Indian PM. Addressed Parliament; agreed on UPI, education, and trade partnerships.
INS Tamal Commissioned in Russia – A Boost to Indian Navy’s Strength
Q. Who won the gold medal in U-15 Girls’ Singles at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships 2025?
a) Liu Ziling
b) Zhu Qihi
c) Divyanshi Bhowmick
d) P.B. Abhinand
Q. What is the total outlay of the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025?
a) ₹50,000 crore
b) ₹1 lakh crore
c) ₹2 lakh crore
d) ₹75,000 crore
Q. What is the name of the new Indian Railways app launched on 1 July 2025?
a) RailConnect
b) RailOne
c) RailMate
d) UTSonMobile
Q. What is the name of the advanced stealth frigate that was commissioned on 1 July 2025 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia?
a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Talwar
c) INS Tamal
d) INS Shivalik
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the RailOne app on 1 July 2025 as a unified platform for all passenger services.
Key features include ticket booking (including unreserved tickets), train enquiry, PNR status, journey planning, Rail Madad, and food ordering.
Key Cabinet Decisions – 1 July 2025 :
₹1 lakh crore Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme approved to create over 3.5 crore jobs in 2 years.
Research Development and Innovation Scheme with ₹1 lakh crore corpus approved to boost private sector R&D investment. Managed by Anusandhan National Research Foundation, chaired by the Prime Minister.
National Sports Policy 2025 approved to position India among top 5 sporting nations. Focus on grassroots to elite training, infrastructure, leagues, and sports tourism.
₹1,853 crore Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram 4-lane highway project in Tamil Nadu approved. 46.7 km stretch to enhance religious tourism and economic connectivity to Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi.
India’s Divyanshi Bhowmick won gold in U-15 Girls’ Singles at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Tashkent, defeating China’s Zhu Qihi 4-2 on 1 July 2025. With this win, she also qualified for the World Youth Championships.
India finished with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
The Ministry of Railways has announced the rationalisation of passenger train fares effective from July 1, 2025, aiming to streamline fare structures and improve the financial viability of operations while maintaining affordability.
Q. From which date will the revised Indian Railways fare structure come into effect in 2025?
A) June 30
B) July 1
C) July 15
D) August 1
✅ Answer: B) July 1