Daily Current Affairs MCQs with Explanations (22 July 2025)
Welcome to GrowGK’s Daily Current Affairs MCQs with Explanations – 22 July 2025. These questions cover the latest events, government schemes, sports, awards, economy, international relations, and more. Practising these MCQs daily will improve your general awareness, accuracy, and confidence in the exam hall. Here is today’s set of 22st July 2025 Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions with detailed explanations.
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1. Which organization announced plans to commercialize an indigenous malaria vaccine in July 2025?
(A) CSIR
(B) ISRO
(C) ICMR
(D) DRDO
Answer: (C) ICMR
Explanation: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) decided to bring out India’s first locally-developed malaria vaccine to public use. They plans to commercialize its indigenous malaria vaccine, AdFalciVax, developed by its RMRC in Bhubaneswar in July 2025.
2. Which Indian research team won a national award for developing a new soil moisture indicator in July 2025?
(A) IIT Delhi
(B) ICAR-SBI
(C) IISc Bangalore
(D) TIFR Mumbai
Answer: (B) ICAR-SBI
Explanation:
A research team from the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI), Coimbatore won the first Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar under the ‘Innovation & Technology in Agriculture & Allied Sciences’ category in July 2025 for developing a new Soil Moisture Indicator (SMI).
The winning team consisted of:
Dr. K. Hari (lead scientist)
Dr. D. Puthira Prathap
Dr. P. Murali
Dr. A. Rameshsundar
Dr. B. Singaravelu
3. From August 1, 2025, which incentive will the Indian government provide to first-time private sector employees?
(A) ₹10,000
(B) ₹5,000
(C) ₹25,000
(D) ₹15,000
Answer: (D) ₹15,000
Explanation:
From August 1, 2025, the Government of India will launch a major incentive scheme for first-time employees entering the private sector workforce.
Key Details of the Incentive
Scheme Name: Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
Who Benefits: Individuals joining private-sector jobs for the first time (first-time employees) with salaries up to ₹1 lakh per month and registered with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
Incentive Amount: Equivalent to one month’s wage, capped at ₹15,000.
4. Who won the men’s singles title at the Japan Open Badminton 2025?
(A) Viktor Axelsen
(B) Shi Yuqi
(C) Prannoy H.S.
(D) Lee Zii Jia
Answer: (B) Shi Yuqi
Explanation:
Shi Yuqi of China won the men’s singles title at the Japan Open Badminton 2025.
He defeated defending champion Alex Lanier of France in the final.
- This victory marked China’s first men’s singles title at the Japan Open in a decade
5. Which country’s navy ship ‘INS Sandhayak’ docked in July 2025 to enhance maritime cooperation?
(A) Indonesia
(B) Singapore
(C) Malaysia
(D) Sri Lanka
Answer: (C) Malaysia
Explanation:
The Indian Navy’s ship ‘INS Sandhayak’ docked at Port Klang, Malaysia, from July 16 to 19, 2025, to enhance maritime cooperation.
6. Which session of India’s Parliament began on 21 July 2025?
(A) Budget Session
(B) Winter Session
(C) Monsoon Session
(D) Special Session
Answer: (C) Monsoon Session
Explanation:
The Monsoon Session of India’s Parliament began on 21 July 2025. This session is scheduled to run through August, marking the first parliamentary meeting after Operation Sindoor.
7. What did ISRO chairman Dr V Narayanan announce on 16 July 2025?
(A) Mars mission launch
(B) India’s own space station by 2040
(C) New satellite for G20
(D) Human moon landing in 2026
Answer: (B) India’s own space station by 2040
Explanation:
Dr. V. Narayanan, the ISRO chairman, announced on 16 July 2025 that India plans to build its first orbital space station by 2040. He spoke at an event held at GITAM University, where he also highlighted other achievements: launching 434 satellites for 35 countries and developing a climate-monitoring satellite as part of G20 efforts
8. How many new Science & Innovation Activity Centres will Maharashtra set up?
(A) 15
(B) 28
(C) 23
(D) 32
Answer: (B) 28
Explanation:
Maharashtra will set up 23 new Science & Innovation Activity Centres (SIACs) in the remaining districts of the state. This expansion includes the establishment of 28 new technology labs over the next five years, with the initiative being renamed in honor of astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar. The total project cost is estimated at ₹192 crore. This move ensures that every district in Maharashtra will have at least one SIAC to foster scientific curiosity and hands-on learning among students and communities.
9. What is the NISAR mission?
(A) India’s moon rover
(B) Joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation radar mission
(C) New Mars exploration project
(D) Satellite launch vehicle
Answer: (B) Joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation radar mission
Explanation:
The NISAR mission (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth-observing satellite project between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is the first radar imaging satellite to use dual frequencies (L-band and S-band synthetic aperture radar) and is designed to provide detailed and systematic mapping of Earth’s land and ice surface
10. Which group did the government set up on 21 July 2025 to upgrade ITIs?
(A) National Steering Committee
(B) Skill India Task Force
(C) Education Reform Panel
(D) Vocational Training Board
Answer: (A) National Steering Committee
Explanation:
On 21 July 2025, the Indian government formed a National Steering Committee (NSC) to improve and modernize Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country. This committee is led by Skill Secretary Rajit Punhani. It includes members from central ministries, state governments, and industry leaders.