Current Affairs Quiz – July 2025

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Bihar hosted the first-ever Indian Open Athletics Meet 2025 at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna. This is the first time Bihar has hosted such a major national athletics event. The meet was organized by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in collaboration with the Bihar State Sports Authority. More than 400 athletes from across India participated in the one-day event.

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Recently, the Assam government launched a milk subsidy scheme to support dairy farmers with ₹5 per litre of milk. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the scheme to boost milk production and increase farmer income in rural areas. During the launch, he performed ‘bhoomi pujan’ for the expansion of the West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) plant in Panjabari, Guwahati. The plant’s capacity will double from 1.5 lakh litres per day (LLPD) to 3 LLPD under a ₹104-crore project.

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Recently, the Karnataka government violated the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Supreme Court orders by approving a proposal to reduce Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary without proper compensation. The National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) failed to ensure that the denotification of 300 sq km of sanctuary land is properly compensated. Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shimoga District, Karnataka.

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Researchers at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) have developed a sustainable method to produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) using sunlight and water. The process uses a special material called Mo-DHTA COF, short for dimolybdenum paddlewheel-embedded covalent organic framework. It acts like a solar-powered molecular factory, absorbing sunlight and converting water and oxygen into hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is an eco-friendly chemical used in sterilization, wound cleaning, wastewater treatment, and fuel cells.

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Bihar has become the first Indian state to ensure that all polling stations have fewer than 1,200 electors. This move is aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving voter convenience during elections. The Election Commission of India (ECI) added 12,817 new polling stations in Bihar. The total number of polling stations has increased from 77,895 to 90,712. This follows the State Instructional Representation (SIR) order issued on June 24, 2025. The SIR order revised the voter limit per polling station from 1,500 to 1,200. This model may serve as a guideline for other states and Union Territories.

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World Brain Health Day is observed every year on July 22 to promote global awareness about brain health. The 2025 theme is “Brain Health for All Ages”, promoting access to stroke and head injury care near home districts through government medical colleges.. The day highlights the importance of cognitive well-being, prevention of neurological disorders, and healthy lifestyle changes. It is initiated in 2014 by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) with global partners to spotlight neurological conditions.

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England will host the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031, as decided by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This was confirmed at the ICC Annual Conference held in Singapore in 2025. The decision rewards the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for its success in hosting the 2021 and 2023 WTC Finals.

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 will be hosted in Abu Dhabi. A key agenda will be the decision on using genetic tools in nature conservation. It is the world’s largest gathering of conservation experts, leaders, and decision-makers. The Congress helps shape global priorities for nature and climate action for the next decade. It is held once every four years. The Congress has three parts: Forum, Exhibition, and Member’s Assembly. The Forum is the largest space for sharing conservation science, innovation, and practice.

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On 21st July 2025, a replica of the Ashoka Pillar was unveiled at Waskaduwa Sri Subhuthi Viharaya in Kalutara district, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The replica was fully sponsored by H.E. Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, a top spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism. The foundation stone was laid on 28 January 2024 by Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Shri Santosh Jha and Venerable Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche, Secretary General of International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). The pillar honors Emperor Ashoka for introducing Buddhism to Sri Lanka through his children Arhat Mahinda Thero and Arhat Sangamitta Therani. The temple was chosen as it houses authentic Kapilavastu relics of Lord Buddha.

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Tanzania’s Vision 2050 was recently launched to address the climate crisis affecting the Great Ruaha River. The river is drying due to climate change and mismanagement, threatening agriculture, biodiversity, and livelihoods. The plan focuses on climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and fair land governance to restore the river’s health. Great Ruaha River is a major river in south-central Tanzania and a vital water source. It flows northeast through the Usangu wetlands, crosses the Usangu plains important for farming and livestock, and passes through Ruaha National Park.