Daily Current Affairs MCQs with Explanations-25 July 2025

1. What is India’s rank in the Henley Passport Index as of July 2025?
(A) 77
(B) 79
(C) 80
(D) 78
Answer: (B) 79

Explanation:

As of July 2025, India is ranked 77th in the Henley Passport Index. Indian passport holders now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations, which marks the largest jump in its ranking—moving up 8 places from 85th last year.

2. In which of the following river did China begin construction of the world’s largest dam recently?
(A) Yangtze River
(B) Yarlung Zangbo 
(C) Yarlung Tsangpo
(D) Mekong
Answer: (C) Yarlung Tsangpo

Explanation:

China has begun building the Motuo Hydropower Station on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, causing concerns in India and Bangladesh over its environmental and geopolitical impact.
China officially began building the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangbo River (known as the Brahmaputra River) on July 19, 2025, near Nyingchi in the Tibet Autonomous Region.

3. Which Indian bank launched the “GATI” digital savings account to boost UPI transactions in West Bengal?
(A) Paytm Payments Bank
(B) Fino Payments Bank
(C) India Post Payments Bank
(D) Airtel Payments Bank
Answer: (B) Fino Payments Bank
Fino Payments Bank launched the GATI account to boost UPI use in West Bengal. They introduced this zero‑balance, UPI-enabled account in rural and semi‑urban areas of West Bengal starting July 24, 2025.

• GATI (meaning “speed”) aims at growing digital payments and UPI use.

• It offers instant UPI activation, eKYC onboarding at merchant points, and no minimum balance.

• Its setup costs is just ₹100 one-time fee and ₹50 quarterly maintenance.

4. What is the rank of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) among the world’s top 10 airports in 2025?
(A) 2nd
(B) 6th
(C) 9th
(D) 10th
Answer: (C) 9th

Explanation:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai is ranked 9th in the list of the world’s top 10 international airports for 2025, according to the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025.

It’s the only Indian airport to make the top 10 this year, and it earned a reader score of 84.23. On the other hand, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) become the first for the second consecutive year with a score of 98.57.

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5. Which agreement was signed between India and the UK on 24 July 2025?
(A) Defence Cooperation Pact
(B) Free Trade Agreement
(C) Cyber Security Accord
(D) Science Exchange Program
Answer: (B) Free Trade Agreement

Explanation:

India signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK in London on July 24, 2025.

The agreement aims to reduce tariffs and boost bilateral trade, covering goods, services, professional mobility, and a social security pact called the Double Contribution Convention. It is expected to eliminate duties on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and lower UK tariffs on products like whisky, cars, textiles, and cosmetics.

Under this agreement:

• British cars and whisky will become cheaper in India with import duties gradually reduced.

• Indian goods like leather, footwear, apparel, and textiles will enter the UK duty-free.

• The agreement also includes a social security exemption, allowing Indian professionals to work in the UK for up to three years without double contributions.

6. Who became the first Indian to reach the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup in 2025?
(A) Koneru Humpy
(B) Tania Sachdev
(C) Divya Deshmukh
(D) Harika Dronavalli
Answer: (C) Divya Deshmukh

Explanation:

India’s International Master Divya Deshmukh, a 19‑year‑old from Nagpur, became the first Indian woman to reach the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup. She did this by defeating former World Champion Tan Zhongyi of China in the semifinals with a score of 1.5–0.5. This amazing achievement also earned her first Grandmaster norm and a spot in the Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026

7. Under which project is ISRO developing the deep‑ocean submersible MATSYA-6000?

(A) Samudrayaan Mission
(B) Swachh Sagarmala
(C) Gaganyaan Mission
(D) Blue Revolution
Answer: (A) Samudrayaan Mission

Explanation:

ISRO and NIOT are developing MATSYA-6000 under the Samudrayaan Mission, focusing on deep-sea exploration.
‘Samudrayaan’ is a project under the Deep Ocean Mission of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) which envisages the development of MATSYA-6000, a submersible spherical vessel to carry humans into the sea up to a depth of 6km.

ISRO is helping build MATSYA‑6000 as part of the Samudrayaan project. This project is one of the key components of India’s Deep Ocean Mission led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), under MoES, is leading the design and development of this deep-sea submersible in collaboration with ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). MATSYA-6000 is a submersible spherical vessel to carry humans into the sea up to a depth of 6km.

8. Where was an untouched ancient Etruscan tomb discovered recently?
(A) Greece
(B) Turkey
(C) France
(D) Italy
Answer: (D) Italy

Explanation:

Archaeologists uncovered a completely untouched Etruscan tomb dating back to the 7th century B.C. at the San Giuliano Necropolis, in the Viterbo province of Italy,

9. In which country was a replica of the Ashoka Pillar recently unveiled?
(A) Japan
(B) Indonesia
(C) Bangladesh
(D) Sri Lanka
Answer: (D) Sri Lanka

Explanation:

A replica of the Ashoka Pillar was unveiled in Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka, showcasing ancient Indian heritage.

A replica of the Ashoka Pillar was unveiled in Sri Lanka on July 21, 2025, at the Waskaduwa Sri Subhuthi Viharaya Buddhist temple.

The event was led by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and marked the deep cultural and spiritual ties between India and Sri Lanka. The replica honours Emperor Ashoka’s role in introducing Buddhism to Sri Lanka through his son Arhat Mahinda and daughter Sangamitta.

10. Who became the oldest female tennis player since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match?
(A) Serena Williams
(B) Venus Williams
(C) Martina Hingis
(D) Kim Clijsters
Answer: (B) Venus Williams

Explanation:

Venus Williams, at 45 years old, made history by becoming the oldest woman to win a WTA singles match since Martina Navratilova in 2004.

She beat 23-year-old Peyton Stearns in straight sets (6–3, 6–4) at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington D.C.

11. On which day is Income Tax Day celebrated in India?
(A) 1 July
(B) 15 August
(C) 24 July
(D) 2 October
Answer: (C) 24 July

Explanation:

Income Tax Day is celebrated in India every year on July 24. This day marks the anniversary of the introduction of income tax in India, which was first levied on July 24, 1860, by Sir James Wilson.