Current Affairs 17 July 2025
Top 20 Current Affairs MCQs (17 July 2025) with Answers and Explanations
Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 17 July 2025
1. Which scheme was launched to promote energy-efficient technologies in Indian industries?
- (A) UJALA
- (B) ADEETIE
- (C) SATAT
- (D) Suryoday
Answer: B
Explanation: ADEETIE (Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments) was launched with a budget of Rs.1,000 crores to promote the adoption of energy-efficient technologies across Indian industries, especially MSMEs
2. Who launched the ‘ADEETIE’ scheme?
- (A) Arun Jaitley
- (B) Nitin Gadkari
- (C) Manohar Lal Khattar
- (D) Piyush Goyal
Answer: C
Explanation: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the ADEETIE scheme aiming at boosting industrial energy efficiency in Panipat, Haryana
3. The 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave 2025 took place in which city?
- (A) Chennai
- (B) Visakhapatnam
- (C) Yangon
- (D) Colombo
Answer: B
Explanation: The 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave was inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to strengthen regional port cooperation
4. Which village in Sikkim has been declared India’s first Digital Nomad Village?
- (A) Rumtek
- (B) Yakten
- (C) Pelling
- (D) Namchi
Answer: B
Explanation: Yakten village in Sikkim is recognized as the first Digital Nomad Village in India to attract remote workers and entrepreneurs
5. Who jointly launched the ‘TALASH’ initiative for tribal students?
- (A) NITI Aayog and WHO
- (B) NESTS and UNICEF India
- (C) Ministry of Tribal Affairs and UNDP
- (D) UGC and UNICEF
Answer: B
Explanation: ‘TALASH’ initiative was launched by NESTS and UNICEF India to support the education and development of tribal students studying in Eklavya Model Residential Schools
6. According to the QS Best Student Cities 2026, which Indian city ranks 98th globally?
- (A) Delhi
- (B) Mumbai
- (C) Bangalore
- (D) Pune
Answer: B
Explanation: Mumbai is ranked as the 98th best student city globally in the QS Best Student Cities 2026 rankings
7. Which country topped the QS Best Student Cities 2026 list?
- (A) United States
- (B) United Kingdom
- (C) South Korea
- (D) Australia
Answer: C
Explanation: Seoul, South Korea, was ranked number one in the QS Best Student Cities 2026 list
8. Which award did Deepika Sehrawat win in 2024–25?
- (A) Padma Shri
- (B) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
- (C) Poligras Magic Skill Award
- (D) Arjuna Award
Answer: C
Explanation: Deepika Sehrawat became the first Indian to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award 2024–25 for her outstanding skills in hockey
9. What is the VCF Settlement Scheme 2025 launched by SEBI?
- (A) Venture Capital Fund liquidation
- (B) Price stabilization of commodities
- (C) Tax relief scheme
- (D) Infrastructure development
Answer: A
Explanation: SEBI’s VCF Settlement Scheme 2025 aids the liquidation of Venture Capital Funds, facilitating market exits and investor returns, starting July 21, 2025
10. What is India’s retail inflation rate for June 2025 as per NSO?
- (A) 3.50%
- (B) 4.20%
- (C) 2.10%
- (D) 5.00%
Answer: C
Explanation: As reported by the National Statistical Office, India’s retail inflation declined to 2.10% in June 2025
11. Who received the second GE-404 engine for the LCA Tejas Mk1A Programme?
- (A) Indian Navy
- (B) DRDO
- (C) Indian Air Force
- (D) HAL
Answer: C
Explanation: The Indian Air Force received the second GE-404 engine as part of the indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter programme
12. Which gecko species was recently discovered in Assam?
- (A) Hemidactylus giganteus
- (B) Cyrtodactylus assamensis
- (C) Cnemaspis brahmaputra
- (D) Geckoella jeyporensis
Answer: C
Explanation: The gecko species ‘Cnemaspis brahmaputra’ was discovered in Assam and named after the Brahmaputra River
13. Which ministry organizes the annual Swachh Survekshan awards?
- (A) Ministry of Jal Shakti
- (B) Ministry of Environment
- (C) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- (D) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organizes the Swachh Survekshan awards recognizing urban sanitation efforts
14. Who is the oldest marathon runner who passed away recently?
- (A) Fauja Singh
- (B) Milkha Singh
- (C) Dharampal Singh
- (D) Ram Chandra
Answer: A
Explanation: Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner, passed away, leaving a legacy of inspiration in sports
15. What is the new dragonfly species discovered in the Western Ghats?
- (A) Lyriothemis abrahami
- (B) Pantala flavescens
- (C) Ictinogomphus rapax
- (D) Orthetrum sabina
Answer: A
Explanation: ‘Lyriothemis abrahami’ is a new dragonfly species recently discovered in the Western Ghats, contributing to biodiversity records
16. Who published the India Earthquake Resilience report in 2025?
- (A) NITI Aayog
- (B) NDMA
- (C) Geological Survey of India
- (D) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer: B
Explanation: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) released the India Earthquake Resilience report focusing on preparedness and mitigation
17. What new status was Kalady, Kerala, recently recommended for?
- (A) Smart City
- (B) National River City
- (C) National Monument
- (D) UNESCO Heritage Site
Answer: C
Explanation: Adi Shankaracharya’s birthplace, Kalady (Kerala), was recommended for national monument status to honor its cultural legacy
18. Which event did the Union Cabinet approve for six years from 2025?
- (A) Saubhagya Yojana
- (B) Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana
- (C) Smart Cities Mission
- (D) Make in India
Answer: B
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana with an annual outlay of Rs.24,000 crores for agriculture sector boosting for six years (2025–2031)
19. Which report states India’s trade deficit narrowed to $3.51 billion in June 2025?
- (A) World Bank
- (B) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
- (C) Ministry of Finance
- (D) RBI
Answer: B
Explanation: According to Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s data, India’s trade deficit narrowed to $3.51 billion (YoY) in June 2025
20. Which Indian state recently appointed four IAS officers as official spokespersons?
- (A) Tamil Nadu
- (B) Uttar Pradesh
- (C) Odisha
- (D) Maharashtra
Answer: A
Explanation: Tamil Nadu government designated four IAS officers as official spokespersons to streamline public communication channels
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