Current Affairs Quiz – July 2025

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India virtually hosted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise from July 14–15, 2025, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). It was conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of India as a Tabletop Exercise. Disaster management professionals from all BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Member States participated. The exercise focused on improving regional preparedness for cyclones and floods. The exercise aimed to strengthen cooperation in disaster preparedness, response, and resilience across the Bay of Bengal region.

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The government has recently appointed Nitin Gupta, former Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), as the new Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). NFRA was established in 2018 by the Government of India under the Companies Act, 2013. It is headquartered in New Delhi. NFRA recommends accounting and auditing policies and standards for companies. It monitors and ensures compliance with these standards across companies. It oversees the quality of services provided by professionals in the accounting and auditing field.

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India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) Conference 2025 was recently inaugurated in Noida. The event focused on empowering youth to lead the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. This vision aligns with the ‘Panch Pran’ (Five Pledges) for Amrit Kaal announced on Independence Day 2022. The five pledges include: developing India, removing colonial mindsets, taking pride in heritage, strengthening unity, and fulfilling collective responsibility.

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The first campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) was recently inaugurated at the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Complex in Mumbai. IICT will offer advanced training in VFX (Visual Effects), post-production, XR (Extended Reality), gaming, and animation. Training will be industry-aligned and done in collaboration with global tech companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple.

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Recently, the Bihar government announced free electricity up to 125 units per month for 1.67 crore families from 1 August 2025. This move provides major financial relief to domestic electricity consumers across the state. The government will also install rooftop and nearby public space solar power plants over the next three years with consumer consent. For extremely poor families, the full cost of solar plant installation will be covered by the government. This support will be provided under the ongoing Kutir Jyoti Scheme. Kutir Jyoti Scheme aims to provide electricity access to rural Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The initiative promotes clean energy, financial inclusion, and rural electrification. Ask ChatGPT

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Shaktishree Programme in Bhubaneswar to ensure safety of girl students. The programme will cover 16 universities and 730 government and aided colleges under the Higher Education Department of Odisha. It includes 8 components such as self-defence training, legal awareness, and mental health support for undergraduate and postgraduate girls. Every institution will have a Shaktishree Empowerment Cell run by girl students (Shaktishree Saathi), guided by a woman faculty (Sanyojika), and mentored by 5 working women (Shakti Appa).

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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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The National Cybersecurity Exercise – Bharat NCX 2025 was officially inaugurated on July 21, 2025. It was launched by Deputy National Security Advisor T. V. Ravichandran at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), with Vice Chancellor Bimal N. Patel present. The event is organised by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with RRU. The theme is “Enhancing the Operational Preparedness of Indian Cyberspace.” It brings together cybersecurity experts, defence forces, policymakers, and industry leaders for a two-week national cyber drill. It simulates real-world threats like critical infrastructure attacks, deepfakes, API flaws, and autonomous malware.

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Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Government launched the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) portal for ‘Udyami Mitras’ to improve investor support and internal efficiency. It is a cloud-based digital platform integrated with the state’s Nivesh Sarathi portal. The HRMS portal automates human resource (HR) functions such as attendance, leave management, payroll processing, and Form-16 generation. It offers real-time access to employee records for better transparency and administrative control. Udyami Mitras act as key facilitators between investors and the government to boost industrial growth. They help investors in identifying suitable land for setting up projects.