Current Affairs 18 July 2025
Top 20 Current Affairs MCQs (18 July 2025) with Answers and Explanations
Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 18 July 2025
1. The Indian Army tested which indigenous air defence system equipped with an active RF seeker in Ladakh?
- A) S400
- B) Patriot
- C) THAAD
- D) Akash Prime
Answer: D
Explanation: Akash Prime was tested at 15,000 feet in Ladakh, showcasing India’s indigenous capability to protect high-altitude region
2. HSBC recently exited which international banking alliance?
- A) Net Zero Banking Alliance
- B) World Bank Association
- C) Green Finance Pact
- D) Climate Banking Coalition
Answer: A
Explanation: HSBC became the first UK bank to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance, sparking debate on climate responsibilities in banking
3. Tesla’s first India showroom has opened in which city?
- A) New Delhi
- B) Mumbai
- C) Chennai
- D) Bengaluru
Answer: B
Explanation: Tesla opened its debut showroom at Mumbai’s BKC, marking a significant entry into the Indian electric vehicle market
4. Which country recently signed a revised MoU with India to increase weekly flight seats?
- A) UAE
- B) Kuwait
- C) Saudi Arabia
- D) Oman
Answer: B
Explanation: India and Kuwait signed a revised MoU, increasing weekly bilateral flight seats from 12,000 to 18,000
5. Who was appointed as Chief Secretary of Manipur in July 2025?
- A) Puneet Kumar Goel
- B) Sonali Mishra
- C) Anil Kumar Jain
- D) R. Chandrasekhar
Answer: A
Explanation: Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel was named Chief Secretary of Manipur
6. What international conference did the Sri Lankan Prime Minister inaugurate in Colombo recently?
- A) 12th ASEAN Energy Meet
- B) 7th ISA Asia-Pacific Meeting
- C) SAARC Environmental Summit
- D) BIMSTEC Maritime Forum
Answer: B
Explanation: The 7th ISA (International Solar Alliance) Asia-Pacific Meeting was inaugurated in Colombo, focusing on regional solar cooperation
7. Which region hosted the ‘Prachand Shakti’ Indian Army exercise?
- A) Rajasthan
- B) Uttarakhand
- C) Uttar Pradesh
- D) Sikkim
Answer: C
Explanation: The exercise ‘Prachand Shakti’ was recently conducted in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting Army preparedness
8. Which city is associated with the cable-stayed Sigandur bridge inauguration in 2025?
- A) Mysuru
- B) Shimoga
- C) Pune
- D) Nagpur
Answer: B
Explanation: India’s second longest cable-stayed Sigandur bridge was inaugurated near Shimoga, Karnataka
9. The ‘Pina Asuni’ scheme to support class 10 girl students was launched by which state?
- A) Assam
- B) Odisha
- C) Bihar
- D) Telangana
Answer: A
Explanation: Assam government launched the ‘Pina Asuni’ scheme for educational upliftment of girls
10. Tiwai Island, recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in:
- A) Sri Lanka
- B) Nigeria
- C) Sierra Leone
- D) Indonesia
Answer: C
Explanation: Tiwai Island in Sierra Leone received UNESCO World Heritage status for its unique biodiversity
11. Who won the boys’ U18 title at the Junior National Rugby 7s Championship 2025?
- A) Maharashtra
- B) Delhi
- C) Bihar
- D) Odisha
Answer: C
Explanation: Bihar won the boys’ U18 title and achieved a rare double by also winning the girls’ U18 category
12. Name India’s high-speed bullet train system developed with Japanese technology.
- A) Hyperloop
- B) Shinkansen
- C) Maglev
- D) Rajdhani
Answer: B
Explanation: The Shinkansen system is being implemented in India in partnership with Japan
13. Who became the first woman DG of the Railway Protection Force in July 2025?
- A) Sonali Mishra
- B) Rekha Sharma
- C) Preeti Singh
- D) Radha Devi
Answer: A
Explanation: Sonali Mishra was appointed as the first female Director General of the RPF
14. Which state introduced “The Prevention Of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill” in July 2025?
- A) Punjab
- B) Assam
- C) Karnataka
- D) West Bengal
Answer: A
Explanation: Punjab government introduced this landmark bill to protect religious texts
15. Where was the 13th International AIDS Society Conference (IAS 2025) held?
- A) Paris
- B) Geneva
- C) Mumbai
- D) New Delhi
Answer: B
Explanation: The International AIDS Society Conference took place in Geneva, Switzerland in 2025
16. Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC) in July 2025?
- A) Dr. Rajiv Bahl
- B) Dr. Randeep Guleria
- C) Dr. Aruna Sharma
- D) Dr. Manisha Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. Aruna Sharma took charge as the NMC Chairperson, overseeing medical education reforms
17. NASA tested which mission to send 24 Amazon Kuiper Internet satellites in July 2025?
- A) Kuiper Falcon 1
- B) Artemis II
- C) Mars Pathfinder
- D) SpaceX Dragonfly
Answer: A
Explanation: SpaceX launched 24 Amazon Kuiper satellites under the Kuiper Falcon 1 mission
18. Who topped the Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U30 Entrepreneurs list 2025?
- A) Byju Raveendran
- B) Aadit Palicha & Kaivalya Vohra
- C) Vijay Sharma
- D) Falguni Nayar
Answer: B
Explanation: Zepto founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra led the 2025 U30 entrepreneurs ranking
19. Who received extension as CMD of NTPC Ltd. till July 2026?
- A) Gurdeep Singh
- B) Rajiv Ranjan Mishra
- C) Atul Sobti
- D) Sudhir Kumar
Answer: A
Explanation: Gurdeep Singh’s reassignment as CMD reflects confidence in his leadership of the power PSU
20. Which government body recommended a ban on mergers between insurers and non-insurers in July 2025?
- A) SEBI
- B) IRDAI
- C) RBI
- D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: B
Explanation: IRDAI Panel advised to restrict such mergers to protect policyholders and ensure market stability
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