Daily Current Affairs MCQs with Explanations-26 July 2025

1. India and the UK signed which major trade agreement on 24 July 2025?
(A) SAFTA
(B) RCEP
(C) CETA
(D) CPTPP
Answer: (C)

Explanation: 

On July 24, 2025, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, India and the UK signed a major trade agreement called CETA. It was signed by India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and the UK’s Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. India–UK trade is about USD 56 billion now. The goal is to double trade by 2030. This deal will create jobs, expand exports.

Source: PIB

2. What target did India achieve in ethanol blending in petrol five years ahead of schedule?
(A) 10%
(B) 12%
(C) 15%
(D) 20%

Answer: (D)

Explanation: 

• Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that India has reached 20% ethanol blending in petrol, and this happened five years ahead of the 2030 target.

• This blending helps the country cut oil imports, save money, and support farmers. Ethanol is made from crops like sugarcane and grains, so farmers benefit when the demand for ethanol grows.

Source:- newsonair

3. Who became India’s second longest-serving Prime Minister on 25 July 2025?
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) Indira Gandhi
(C) Narendra Modi
(D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Answer: (C)

Explanation: 

• On July 25, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 4,078 consecutive days in office. This officially surpassed Indira Gandhi’s previous record of 4,077 days (from January 24, 1966 to March 24, 1977).
• With this milestone, Modi has become India’s second-longest-serving Prime Minister in an uninterrupted term, behind only Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 6,130 days.
• He is the only Prime Minister to win six straight elections as party leader — three in Gujarat and three at the national level (2014, 2019, 2024).
• Counting both his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and Prime Minister, Modi has served nearly 24 years in elected office.

Source: TH

4. What event did India resume for Chinese citizens after five years?
(A) e-Visa
(B) Tourist visas
(C) Student visas
(D) Business visas

Answer: (B)

Explanation: 

• After five years, India has decided to give tourist visas to people from China again. This shows both countries are trying to be friendly again.
• The visa freeze began after a border clash in 2020 and COVID-19 restrictions. During that time, India banned Chinese apps, restricted investments, and stopped passenger flights.

Source:- Reuters

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5. Which NASA mission was launched to study Earth’s magnetic field?
(A) MAVEN
(B) TRACERS
(C) MESSENGER
(D) JUNO

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

• NASA launched the TRACERS mission on July 23, 2025, to study magnetic reconnection, a process where the Sun’s activity affects Earth’s magnetic field.

• The mission involves two satellites. After launch, both satellites successfully connected to NASA’s control systems.

• While one satellite is working fine, the other is facing an issue after some routine power adjustments.

Source: NASA 

6. Which viral disease affected cattle in Pune, as reported recently?
(A) Foot and Mouth
(B) Rabies
(C) Lumpy Skin Disease
(D) Anthrax

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

• Over 900 cattle in Pune district have been infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), which can reduce milk production and affect the rural economy.

• The disease has spread across 122 areas and already caused 15 cattle deaths, though most are recovering with treatment.

What is Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)?

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a viral infection that affects cattle (like cows and bulls). It does not affect humans. It is caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), which belongs to the Poxvirus family.

Source: HT

7. What is the theme of World Food India 2025?
(A) Processing for Prosperity
(B) Eat Healthy
(C) Food Security for All
(D) Safe Food Future

Answer: (A)

Explanation: 

• Ministry of Food Processing Industries will organise the 4th edition of World Food India 2025.
• It will be held from 25th September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• The theme for this year’s event is “Processing for Prosperity.”
• Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan said the event will unite stakeholders from the food processing industry to share ideas, innovations, and best practices.

Source:- newsonair

8. Which Indian organization successfully test-fired a drone-launched precision-guided missile on 25 July 2025?
(A) ISRO
(B) DRDO
(C) HAL
(D) BEL

Answer: (B)
Explanation:

• The DRDO has successfully test-fired the ULPGM-V3 – a smart missile that can be launched from a drone. This test was done at the NOAR range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said this shows that India can now build advanced defence systems on its own – in line with the idea of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
• This new missile, ULPGM-V3, is an improved version of the earlier one (V2). It works on a “fire-and-forget” system – once launched, it finds and hits the target on its own.

Source: TH

9. Which new initiative was launched under Bharat SkillNxt 2025 by the Ministry of Skill Development in July 2025?
(A) PMKVY 2.0
(B) SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness)
(C) Digital India Mission
(D) Make in India Again

Answer: (B)

Explanation: 

• India recently celebrated 10 years of the Skill India Mission at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. On this special occasion, the government launched new programs and partnerships.
• One of the key highlights was the launch of the SOAR initiative (Skilling for AI Readiness), aimed at making school students (from Class 6 to 12) ready to learn and use AI.
• The Minister of State for Skill Development and Education, Jayant Chaudhary, said India wants to become a global leader by preparing its large student population to be tech-savvy and future-ready. He called skills the foundation of India’s future—not just an option.

Source:- PIB

10. Which vessel was launched by GSL in Goa for pollution control in July 2025?
(A) INS Vikrant
(B) Samudra Prachet
(C) INS Arihant
(D) Samudra Prahari
Answer: (B)

Explanation:

• On 23rd July 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched a new pollution control vessel called Samudra Prachet for the Indian Coast Guard. This is the second ship in the series, after Samudra Pratap, which was launched in August 2024.
• The launch event was held at Vasco-da-Gama in Goa.
• The Chairman of GSL, Mr. Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, said this ship shows India’s growing ability to build advanced vessels using local talent and resources.

11. Who was appointed as the new IRDAI Chairman in July 2025?
(A) Subhash Khuntia
(B) Ajay Tyagi
(C) Ajay Seth
(D) Rajeev Kumar

Answer: (C)

Explanation: 

• On July 24, 2025, the Indian government appointed Ajay Seth, a former Finance and Economic Affairs Secretary, as the new Chairman of IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India).

• His term is for three years, or until he turns 65, whichever comes first.

• Seth is a 1987-batch IAS officer from the Karnataka cadre, who retired as Finance Secretary in June 2025.

• He replaces Debasish Panda, whose term ended in March 2025. The IRDAI chief post had been vacant for nearly four months from March 2025.

Source: TH