Current Affairs Quiz – July 2025

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Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government launched the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits scheme. The scheme is named after India’s second President and renowned teacher to keep education above politics. More than 35 lakh students will get free school kits under this scheme. The total cost is Rs 953.71 crore, with Rs 778.68 crore from the state and Rs 175.03 crore from the Centre.

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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) recently recommended flushing 17 harmful drugs down the sink to avoid risks to people and pets. These drugs include narcotics like Fentanyl, Tramadol (a painkiller), and Diazepam (an anti-anxiety medicine). CDSCO is the Central Drug Authority under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

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Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP) is expected to be operational by 2027 as recently announced by the Union Minister. It is a joint initiative by India and Myanmar to boost cargo transport between Eastern Ports of India and India’s North-Eastern Region (NER) via Myanmar. The project provides a multi-modal transportation system using both waterways and roadways. The framework agreement for Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project was signed in 2008.

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Recently, the Women Empowerment Vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI WE) launched a new initiative focused on women in technology and leadership. The initiative is called WE WISE – Women in Innovation, Science and Entrepreneurship. It was launched during the BRICS Women Business Alliance (WBA) Annual Plenary Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The goal is to empower women in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology to build a sustainable global economy.

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Recently, a report highlighted that the leopard population in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) has increased by 198.91% since 2022. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is located on the Indo-Nepal border in Lakhimpur-Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It comprises Dudhwa National Park and two wildlife sanctuaries—Kishanpur and Katerniaghat—along with forest areas of North Kheri, South Kheri, and Shahjahanpur in its buffer zone. The reserve lies in the Tarai-Bhabar habitat of the Upper Gangetic Plains Biogeographic Province.

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Recently, Indonesia was announced as the host of the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, to be held in Senayan, Jakarta from October 19 to 25. This will be the first time Indonesia or any Southeast Asian nation hosts this prestigious global event. More than 600 athletes from 86 countries will participate in the championship. The total number of participants, including officials and supporters, will be around 1,500. The Artistic Gymnastics World Championships are held annually, featuring both men’s and women’s events.

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In July 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released the ‘Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks’ report. The report highlights how terrorist groups continue to misuse the global financial system to fund attacks. Key risk factors include lone actors, small terror cells needing low funds, porous borders in Africa and South Asia, and state-sponsored terrorism. Weak regulations in Free Trade Zones also increase the risk. Conventional methods include cash deals, Hawala, and informal systems used by groups like Al-Shabaab and Hamas. Emerging trends involve use of digital tools like social media, crowdfunding, Bitcoin, and online gaming for funds.

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In July 2025, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the 35th monthly report of the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for June 2025. CPGRAMS is an online platform for registering and resolving public grievances across States and Union Territories (UTs). A total of 63,135 grievances were redressed by States/UTs during June 2025. 58,502 new users registered on CPGRAMS in June 2025, with Uttar Pradesh having the highest registrations at 9,589. Uttar Pradesh received the highest number of grievances at 28,497 and also disposed the highest at 25,870, followed by Gujarat with 3,986.

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In July 2025, India is exploring the use of Catastrophe Bonds (Cat Bonds) to improve disaster risk financing and climate resilience. Cat Bonds are hybrid financial instruments combining features of insurance and debt. They help governments transfer risks from natural disasters like cyclones, floods, and earthquakes to global investors. If a defined disaster occurs, investors lose part or all of their principal, which is used for relief and reconstruction. If no disaster occurs during the bond term, investors get back their full principal with high interest.

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Recently, Uttarakhand launched Operation Kalanemi to act against fake saints cheating the public and harming the image of Sanatana Dharma. The directive was issued by the Chief Minister to the State police for strict enforcement. The operation is named after Kalanemi, a demon from Hindu mythology who misled people by posing as a saint. It targets individuals impersonating religious figures and exploiting the faith of devotees, especially women.