Current Affairs Quiz – July 2025

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Recently, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh approved a ₹1,894-crore plan for the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. This supports the state’s goal to become India’s textile powerhouse. The PM MITRA Scheme aims to strengthen the Indian textile industry by enabling larger-scale operations. It seeks to reduce logistics costs by housing the entire value chain at one location.

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Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla inaugurated the first national conference of Urban Local Bodies chairpersons at International Centre for Automotive Technology, Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana on 3rd July 2025. The theme is “Role of Urban Local Bodies in Strengthening Constitutional Democracy and Nation Building”. It aims to showcase Urban Local Bodies as pillars of democracy, engines of growth, and architects of Viksit Bharat 2047. It focuses on women empowerment, good municipal governance, and best practices.

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Recently, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) conducted Operation MED MAX to stop illegal pharmaceutical drug trade. Under this operation, NCB dismantled a transnational drug trafficking syndicate. The syndicate smuggled controlled medicines across four continents. They used encrypted digital platforms, drop shipping models, and cryptocurrency for smuggling. This network shows the growing link between digital platforms, cryptocurrency, and global logistics in modern illegal trade.

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International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every year on on July 3. It raises awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment. The day encourages people to reduce plastic use and choose eco-friendly options like cloth and paper bags. It began under the Bag Free World Movement by environmental groups in Europe in the early 2000s. The campaign’s message spread globally over time. International Plastic Bag Free Day was officially established to highlight the growing danger of plastic pollution.

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Recently, Lucknow became Uttar Pradesh’s first “Zero Dump City” with all three units of the Shivri waste treatment plant fully operational. The plant now processes 2100 metric tons of waste daily and has cleared two-thirds of the old waste mound. A ₹96 crore project began in 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission by Lucknow Municipal Corporation. Pune-based Bhumi Green Energy took over in January 2024, using microbial culture and air drying methods. Each unit handles 700 metric tons per day. Waste is separated into fine soil for farming, Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for cement and paper industries, coarse materials for land reclamation, and construction debris for infrastructure.

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Recently, the Bihar government launched the Chief Minister Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme. Under this scheme, a monthly honorarium of ₹15,000 is given to the Guru (teacher). ₹7,500 per month is given to the musician. ₹3,000 per month is given to the disciples. The scheme supports teaching of nearly extinct folk tales, folk drama, folk dance, folk music, folk instruments, classical art, and painting. This step will help protect and revive folk arts that are on the verge of extinction. It aims to preserve Bihar’s rich cultural heritage for future generations.

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Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed India’s first indigenous Photonic Radar. This is a big step for both defence and civilian radar technology. It places India among global leaders in next-generation radar innovation. Photonic Radar uses light-based (photonic) technology instead of traditional electronic signals. This technology gives higher bandwidth and much better resolution. It can detect and identify even the smallest objects with great accuracy.

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Recently, Bangladesh announced August 8 as “New Bangladesh Day” to mark the anniversary of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. This government took charge three days after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government on August 5 last year following a student-led uprising. August 5 will be observed as “July Uprising Day”.

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Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Kesavan Ramachandran as Executive Director (ED) from July 1, 2025. As Executive Director, he will oversee the Department of Regulation (Prudential Regulation Division). Earlier, Kesavan was Principal Chief General Manager in the Risk Monitoring Department. He has over 30 years of experience in currency management, banking and non-banking supervision, training, and administration. He served as RBI’s nominee on the Board of Canara Bank for more than five years.

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Recently, Assam’s Woolah Tea secured a patent for India’s first bagless tea. Woolah’s tea uses whole leaf bundles instead of conventional tea bags. It is made from compressed bundles of eti koli duti paat (one bud and two leaves) tied with a natural string. This design removes the need for traditional tea bags, stopping microplastics from entering tea. The founders filed for the patent in 2020.