Current Affairs Quiz - 31 July 2025

Current Affairs Quiz - 31 July 2025

Current Affairs Quiz - 31 July 2025 | 31 जुलाई 2025 करेंट अफेयर्स क्विज

Current Affairs Quiz - 31 July 2025

1. Recently, which state government has declared 'public holiday' on 31st July on the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Assam
D. Meghalaya
Answer: A. Punjab
The Punjab government declared a public holiday on 31st July to honor Shaheed Udham Singh, a revolutionary freedom fighter from Punjab who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by killing Michael O'Dwyer in London.
2. Recently, which country's 'Yantai Penglai International Airport' has been declared the world's most beautiful airport?
A. China
B. Singapore
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Malaysia
Answer: A. China
Yantai Penglai International Airport in China's Shandong province was awarded this title for its unique architectural design that blends traditional Chinese elements with modern aesthetics, along with its scenic coastal location.
3. Which Tiger Reserve of India has recorded the third highest tiger density after Bandipur and Jim Corbett?
A. Sundarban Tiger Reserve
B. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
C. Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
D. Kanha Tiger Reserve
Answer: C. Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
Kaziranga in Assam recorded a tiger density of 12.72 tigers per 100 sq km, following Bandipur (21.34) and Jim Corbett (14). The reserve's floodplain ecosystem provides excellent prey base for tigers.
4. In Travel + Leisure's 2025 survey, which country's San Miguel de Allende has topped the world's best cities for tourists?
A. China
B. Japan
C. America
D. Mexico
Answer: D. Mexico
San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico topped the list for its well-preserved colonial architecture, vibrant arts scene, and excellent hospitality. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its baroque Spanish buildings and cultural festivals.
5. Which country has recently unveiled the 970 kg "most powerful" non-nuclear bomb, GAZAP?
A. Turkey
B. Israel
C. Iran
D. Iraq
Answer: A. Turkey
Turkey's new GAZAP bomb has a blast radius of 300 meters and can penetrate 1 meter of reinforced concrete. It's designed for use against fortified positions and underground targets, marking Turkey's advancement in indigenous weapons development.
6. Recently, which state's Tourism Development Corporation has partnered with Mastercard to promote global tourism?
A. Kerala
B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) partnered with Mastercard to enhance digital payment infrastructure and promote Andhra's tourism globally through co-branded campaigns and exclusive offers for Mastercard holders.
7. India's first Hindi medium MBBS college will be started in which city?
A. Jabalpur
B. Gurgaon
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Jaipur
Answer: A. Jabalpur
The first Hindi medium MBBS college will be established at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, as part of the government's initiative to make medical education more accessible to Hindi-speaking students.
8. Which position has India achieved by winning 12 medals in the World University Games, 2025 held in Germany?
A. 10th
B. 15th
C. 20th
D. 25th
Answer: C. 20th
India won 3 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze medals across athletics, boxing and badminton events at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, securing the 20th position overall.
9. Who among the following has announced the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission' initiative for digitization of ancient manuscripts?
A. President Draupadi Murmu
B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C. Home Minister Amit Shah
D. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Answer: B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
PM Modi announced the Gyan Bharatam Mission to digitally preserve over 1 million ancient Indian manuscripts within 5 years, using AI and machine learning for translation and accessibility.
10. Which Indian city has been ranked 5th among the world's best cities for tourists in a survey for the year 2025?
A. Agra
B. Jaipur
C. Bengaluru
D. Madurai
Answer: B. Jaipur
Jaipur ranked 5th in Travel + Leisure's 2025 survey for its rich cultural heritage, royal palaces, vibrant markets and improved tourist infrastructure including the recently opened Jaipur International Convention Centre.
11. The last date for nomination for Padma Awards-2026 has been extended till when?
A. 05 August, 2025
B. 10 August, 2025
C. 15 August, 2025
D. 25 August, 2025
Answer: C. 15 August, 2025
The Home Ministry extended the Padma Awards nomination deadline to 15 August 2025 to allow more time for recommendations, especially from remote areas. The awards will be announced on Republic Day 2026.
12. Recently, which patrol vessel has been launched by Goa Shipyard Limited for the Indian Coast Guard?
A. ICGS Vikram
B. ICGS Samar
C. ICGS Atal
D. ICGS Surya
Answer: C. ICGS Atal
ICGS Atal is the fifth in series of 105-meter offshore patrol vessels with advanced navigation systems, 30mm naval gun and capacity to carry helicopter, enhancing coastal surveillance capabilities.
13. By when is the target to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana?
A. March, 2026
B. March, 2027
C. March, 2028
D. March, 2029
Answer: B. March, 2027
The government aims to establish 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 2027 to provide affordable generic medicines, with current count exceeding 12,000 centers across India.
14. How many nano urea plants have been set up by fertilizer companies so far?
A. 07 plants
B. 10 plants
C. 15 plants
D. 20 plants
Answer: A. 07 plants
India currently has 7 nano urea plants with total annual production capacity of 44 crore bottles (500ml each), helping reduce conventional urea imports and improving fertilizer use efficiency.
15. Recently, Mangaluru student Ramona Pereira has created a world record by performing which classical dance for 170 hours non-stop?
A. Kathak
B. Kathakali
C. Manipuri
D. Bharatnatyam
Answer: D. Bharatnatyam
18-year-old Ramona Pereira performed Bharatnatyam continuously for 170 hours (over 7 days) in Mangaluru, breaking the previous record of 120 hours. She showcased 108 different adavus (basic steps) repeatedly.
16. The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis in plants are carried out by which organelle?
A. Mitochondria
B. Chloroplasts
C. Ribosomes
D. Cell membrane
Answer: B. Chloroplasts
Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll pigments in their thylakoid membranes where light-dependent reactions occur, converting light energy to chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) while releasing oxygen.
17. Which of the following countries are known as Baltic States?
A. Denmark, Norway, Sweden
B. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
C. Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary
D. Germany, France, Belgium
Answer: B. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
The Baltic states are three countries on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea that gained independence from Russia in 1918 and again in 1991 after Soviet occupation.
18. Who among the following is known as the "Father of Carnatic Music"?
A. Purandara Dasa
B. Swami Haridas
C. Tansen
D. Baiju Bawra
Answer: A. Purandara Dasa
Purandara Dasa (1484-1564) systematized Carnatic music teaching methodology and composed thousands of devotional songs in Kannada, establishing the foundation for modern Carnatic music education.
19. Euro is the official currency of how many out of 27 member countries of the European Union?
A. 10 countries
B. 20 countries
C. 24 countries
D. 26 countries
Answer: B. 20 countries
As of 2025, 20 EU members use the Euro while 7 (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Sweden) retain their own currencies despite being EU members.
20. Which award was given by the Government of India to Nobel Prize winner Norman Ernest Borlaug, who is considered the father of the Green Revolution?
A. Bharat Ratna
B. Padma Vibhushan
C. Padma Bhushan
D. Padma Shri
Answer: B. Padma Vibhushan
Norman Borlaug received Padma Vibhushan in 2006 for his contributions to India's Green Revolution through high-yielding wheat varieties that transformed India's food security situation in 1960s-70s.

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