Current Affairs Quiz – July 2025

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Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development approved 14,599 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches (AWCCs) under the Palna Scheme. The Palna Scheme was launched in 2022 under the Samarthya vertical of Umbrella Mission Shakti across all States and Union Territories (UTs). It aims to provide daycare (crèche) facilities and protection to children aged 6 months to 6 years, especially for working mothers. It offers full-day childcare support through Anganwadi Centres. It focuses on nutrition, health, cognitive development, and growth monitoring.

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In July 2025, the Gorbea Solar Power Project was inaugurated in Bikaner, Rajasthan by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. It is a 435 Megawatt (MW) plant built in just eight months, supplying clean power to 1.28 lakh households. It will cut 7.05 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions annually, supporting India’s climate goals and energy security. Rajasthan now generates 70% of its power from renewables, with a total installed renewable capacity of 35.4 Gigawatts (GW).

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Recently, the Delhi government announced a major hike in cash awards for Olympic and Paralympic medal winners under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana. The announcement was made at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Olympic and Paralympic gold medalists will now receive ₹7 crore, silver medalists ₹5 crore, and bronze medalists ₹3 crore. Asian and Paralympic Games gold medalists will get ₹3 crore, silver ₹2 crore, and bronze ₹1 crore.

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India’s first fully indigenous 50-kilowatt (kW) geothermal power plant will soon be set up in Arunachal Pradesh. The plant will come up in Tawang district to benefit over 5,000 people. It will operate at a record low temperature of just 68°C using bipolar process technology. The ₹10 crore project is funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and will be completed in three years. The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) and Shriram Institute for Industrial Research (SIIR) signed an MoU for it.

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Recently, a cruise liner with Israeli tourists was denied docking at Syros Island, Greece due to protests over the Gaza war, forcing it to reroute to Cyprus. Syros island is located in Greece, specifically within the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea. It lies 78 nautical miles (144 km) southeast of Athens, the capital of Greece.

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Turkey has unveiled its most powerful conventional bomb, the Gazap, at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul. The Gazap bomb weighs 970 kg and is designed for F-16 fighter jets. It disperses 10.16 fragment explosions per metre, up from the earlier standard of 3 metres. It is developed by the National Defence Ministry’s R&D centre, it increases Turkey’s airstrike power.

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Australia and the United Kingdom recently signed the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty, known as the Geelong Treaty, in Geelong, Australia. The treaty strengthens their commitment to AUKUS (Australia-UK-US) under Pillar I, focused on nuclear-powered submarines. It ensures 50 years of bilateral defense cooperation between Australia and the UK. The treaty covers the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and disposal of SSN-AUKUS submarines. This development comes as the United States reviews its role in AUKUS to align with its America First agenda.

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The Indian Army, J&K Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recently launched Operation Mahadev in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was conducted by Chinar Corps in the general area of Lidwas. Three terrorists were eliminated, including Hashim Musa, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and mastermind of the Pahalgam attack. The anti-terror operation lasted two days and was based on intercepted communication from Dachigam forests.

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Recently, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) took action against illegal encroachments on the Musi River bed. The Musi River is a major tributary of the Krishna River, which is a major east-flowing river in peninsular India. It flows through the state of Telangana and passes through the city of Hyderabad. The river originates from the Ananthagiri Hills in the Vikarabad region of Rangareddy district, Telangana. Musi River feeds into Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar reservoirs, which historically provided water to Hyderabad.

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Recently, in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the traditional craftsmanship of Paithani sarees. Paithani sarees are known as the ‘Mahavastra’ (great garment) of Maharashtra and represent the state’s cultural pride. They are woven by hand using pure silk and gold zari, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship. These sarees originate from the medieval town of Paithan, located on the banks of the River Godavari in Maharashtra. They received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2010, highlighting their authenticity and cultural value.