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1) Which insurance company has partnered with AU Small Finance Bank under a corporate agency tie-up in July 2025?
(a) ICICI Prudential Life
(b) SBI Life
(c) HDFC Life
(d) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
(e) Max Life
2) What is the name of the new fund launched by Ageas Federal Life Insurance in July 2025?
(a) India Growth Equity Fund
(b) India Infrastructure Opportunities Fund
(c) India Sector Leaders Fund
(d) Federal Multicap Fund
(e) Ageas Balanced Advantage Fund
3) What was the WPI-based inflation rate recorded in June 2025?
(a) 0.39%
(b) 3.43%
(c) -0.13%
(d) -2.65%
(e) 5.5%
4) What is the name of the portal launched by NABARD to strengthen the rural tech ecosystem?
(a) AgriTech Bharat
(b) NABARD Digital Mission
(c) RuralTechCoLab
(d) GrameenTech Hub
(e) SmartKisan Network
5) Which Indian state emerged as the leading producer of processing-grade potatoes in 2024–25?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Punjab
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
(e) Haryana
6) On which high-speed rail corridor will the E10 (Alfa-X) Shinkansen operate in India?
(a) Delhi–Varanasi
(b) Mumbai–Ahmedabad
(c) Chennai–Bengaluru
(d) Delhi–Mumbai
(e) Kolkata–Patna
7) Which organization partnered with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to launch India’s first weather derivatives?
(a) MCX
(b) NSE
(c) NCDEX
(d) SEBI
(e) RBI
8) Which institution is establishing India’s first AI Plus Campus?
(a) BITS Pilani
(b) IIIT Bangalore
(c) IIT Hyderabad
(d) IISc Bengaluru
(e) NIT Trichy
9) Recently, the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment inaugurated the 75th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) at Government Medical College, Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. Which of the following is not a free assistive device provided at PMDKs?
(a) Tricycles
(b) Smartwatches
(c) Hearing aids
(d) Artificial limbs
(e) Walkers
10) Which village has been officially declared India’s first Digital Nomad Village?
(a) Lachung, Sikkim
(b) Yakten, Sikkim
(c) Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Majuli, Assam
(e) Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
11) Which institution will host the new ‘India Chair’ funded by the Maitri Grants?
(a) University of Melbourne
(b) Australian National University
(c) Lowy Institute, Sydney
(d) University of Sydney
(e) Monash University
12) On July 14, 2025, the Central Government approved the transfer and appointment of Chief Justices and judges in various High Courts. Who headed the Supreme Court Collegium that made these recommendations?
(a) Justice B.R. Gavai
(b) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
(c) Justice N.V. Ramana
(d) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
(e) Justice Hima Kohli
13) Who has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in July 2025?
(a) P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
(b) B.D. Mishra
(c) R.K. Mathur
(d) Kavinder Gupta
(e) G.C. Murmu
14) Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of Karnataka Bank effective July 16, 2025?
(a) Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma
(b) Raghavendra S Bhat
(c) Ramesh G. Chandra
(d) M.S. Mahabaleshwara
(e) Ashwini Kumar Tewari
15) Who recently exited Citigroup India after 25 years of service?
(a) Pramit Jhaveri
(b) Anand Selvakesari
(c) Bhanu Vohra
(d) Ashu Khullar
(e) Raghavendra Bhat
16) Who has been appointed as the new Chief Customer Officer of Celonis?
(a) Rajeev Chandrasekhar
(b) Raghavendra Bhat
(c) Ashu Khullar
(d) Nandan Nilekani
(e) Dilipkumar Khandelwal
17) Who recently stepped down as co-founder of Lynk Logistics to pursue higher studies?
(a) Shekhar Bhende
(b) Rahul Jaimini
(c) Sriharsha Majety
(d) Nandan Reddy
(e) Abhishek Goyal
18) Who won the 2025 PEN Pinter Prize?
(a) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
(b) Leila Aboulela
(c) Elif Shafak
(d) Arundhati Roy
(e) Zadie Smith
19) Who was honoured with the Hem Bahadur Malla Award 2080 in Kathmandu?
(a) Prakashman Singh Raut
(b) Sushila Karki
(c) Kalyan Shrestha
(d) Khil Raj Regmi
(e) Hari Krishna Karki
20) Who were named the ICC Players of the Month for June 2025 in the Men’s and Women’s categories, respectively?
(a) Travis Head and Meg Lanning
(b) Joe Root and Smriti Mandhana
(c) Aiden Markram and Hayley Matthews
(d) Temba Bavuma and Chamari Athapaththu
(e) Pat Cummins and Harmanpreet Kaur
21) When is World Youth Skills Day observed annually?
(a) June 5
(b) July 12
(c) July 15
(d) August 12
(e) September 8
22) The PEN Pinter Prize is named after which renowned literary figure?
(a) George Orwell
(b) Harold Pinter
(c) Salman Rushdie
(d) T.S. Eliot
(e) Noam Chomsky
23) Which Indian state launched the ‘Digi-Lakshmi’ scheme in June 2025?
(a) Telangana
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu
(e) Odisha
24) Which state became the first in India to join the Cruise Bharat Mission officially?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Goa
(e) Gujarat
25) Lynk Logistics is a subsidiary of ____________ Indian company.
(a) Zomato
(b) BigBasket
(c) Blinkit
(d) Swiggy
(e) Dunzo
Answers :
1) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
The LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) and AU Small Finance Bank have entered into a corporate agency tie-up.
Detailed Explanation:
The LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) and AU Small Finance Bank have entered into a corporate agency tie-up.
Under this arrangement, AU Small Finance Bank will distribute LIC’s products such as annuity, ULIP, term insurance, and savings across its branches and digital channels.
The partnership was officially launched on 14th July, 2025
This collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion and increase insurance penetration, especially in underserved and rural areas.
AU Small Finance Bank has a strong presence in rural and underserved segments, which will help expand LIC’s reach.
2) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Ageas Federal Life Insurance launched the India Sector Leaders Fund targeting investors with a medium- to long-term investment horizon.
The fund’s New Fund Offer (NFO) starts from July 14, with a flat ₹10 Net Asset Value (NAV) at launch.
Detailed Explanation:
Ageas Federal Life Insurance launched the India Sector Leaders Fund targeting investors with a medium- to long-term investment horizon.
The fund’s New Fund Offer (NFO) starts from July 14, with a flat ₹10 Net Asset Value (NAV) at launch.
The fund aims to deliver strong returns by investing in leading stocks of the BSE India Sector Leaders Index.
It covers 22 diverse sectors based on the India Industry Classification Structure, ensuring a broad and sector-diversified portfolio.
The diversification helps minimise concentration risk while capturing opportunities across the market spectrum.
3) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation turned into deflation after 19 months, recording –0.13% in June 2025.
Detailed Explanation:
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation turned into deflation after 19 months, recording -0.13% in June 2025.
The deflation is mainly due to price decreases in food articles, mineral oils, basic metals, crude petroleum, and natural gas.
WPI inflation was 0.39% in May 2025 and 3.43% in June 2024.
Food articles saw a deflation of 3.75% in June, with a sharp drop in vegetable prices by 22.65%.
Manufactured products inflation stood at 1.97% in June, slightly down from 2.04% in May.
Fuel and power recorded deflation of 2.65% in June, compared to 2.27% in May.
Retail inflation (CPI) was at 5.5% in June, within the RBI’s upper tolerance limit of 6%.
4) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched RuralTechCoLab, a unified portal to bring together the rural tech start-up ecosystem.
The portal provides a platform for fintech, agritech, and digital capability partners to promote innovation and co-create smart, scalable, and inclusive solutions.
Detailed Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched RuralTechCoLab, a unified portal to bring together the rural tech start-up ecosystem.
The portal provides a platform for fintech, agritech, and digital capability partners to promote innovation and co-create smart, scalable, and inclusive solutions.
These solutions are tailored specifically for agriculture, rural development, and rural financial services.
RuralTechCoLab will enable partners to work with NABARD through a structured and transparent empanelment and onboarding process.
The portal offers access to NABARD’s grassroots network, which includes: Self-help groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Cooperative banks, Other rural institutions
5) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
Gujarat emerged as the leading producer of processing-grade potatoes—used in French fries and chips—in 2024–25, reducing import reliance and opening new export avenues through modern cultivation and strong infrastructure.
Detailed Explanation:
Gujarat emerged as the leading producer of processing-grade potatoes—used in French fries and chips—in 2024–25, reducing import reliance and opening new export avenues through modern cultivation and strong infrastructure.
Banaskantha Leads Production: The district harvested 18.70 lakh tonnes from 61,000 ha (Productivity: 30.65 t/ha), up from 15.62 lakh tonnes in 2023–24.
Other Top Districts:Sabarkantha produced 12.97 lakh tonnes and Aravalli delivered 6.99 lakh tonnes, both achieving high yields through favourable climate and facilities.
Cold‐Chain Infrastructure: Northern Gujarat’s modern cold storage ensures year-round freshness for frozen food companies and QSRs, supporting domestic processing.
6) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
India will become the first country outside Japan to operate the new E10 (Alfa-X) Shinkansen on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor in the early 2030s, following trial runs of older E5 Hayabusa trains slated for early 2026 to assess performance under Indian conditions.
Detailed Explanation:
India will become the first country outside Japan to operate the new E10 (Alfa-X) Shinkansen on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor in the early 2030s, following trial runs of older E5 Hayabusa trains slated for early 2026 to assess performance under Indian conditions.
E5 Train Trials (2026): Two E5 Hayabusa sets, capable of 320 km/h, will arrive for testing in India’s dusty, high-temperature environment, gathering data on inspection systems and local adaptations.
E10 Commercial Launch: The Alfa-X E10 series, designed for 400 km/h, will be the main service trains when the corridor opens in the early 2030s, showcasing advanced safety, energy efficiency, and passenger comfort.
Mumbai–Ahmedabad Corridor: India’s first bullet train line—508 km long (352 km in Gujarat, 156 km in Maharashtra)—is being built at a cost of ₹1.1 lakh crore.
7) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), in partnership with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has introduced India’s first weather derivatives, enabling stakeholders to hedge against weather-related revenue risks and enhance resilience in climate-sensitive sectors.
Detailed Explanation:
The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), in partnership with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has introduced India’s first weather derivatives, enabling stakeholders to hedge against weather-related revenue risks and enhance resilience in climate-sensitive sectors.
Weather Derivatives Defined: Financial contracts based on weather variables—such as temperature, rainfall, snowfall, or wind speed—that pay out according to pre-agreed indices rather than actual asset losses.
Primary Traded Variables:
Temperature: Measured using Heating Degree Days (HDD) and Cooling Degree Days (CDD).
Precipitation: Based on cumulative rainfall totals or deviations from long-term averages.
8) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani has announced the establishment of India’s first AI Plus Campus in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, with admissions beginning in 2027.
Detailed Explanation:
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani has announced the establishment of India’s first AI Plus Campus in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, with admissions beginning in 2027.
The project, backed by an investment of ₹1,000 crore, aims to create a digital-first, AI-centric education hub aligned with global standards.
Land Allocation: The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has allotted 70 acres for the new campus.
Leader Behind the Vision: The initiative was unveiled by Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chancellor of BITS and Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group.
Course Offerings: Programmes will include Data Science, Robotics, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Computational Linguistics.
9) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment inaugurated the 75th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) at Government Medical College, Badaun, Uttar Pradesh.
Free Assistive Devices Offered: Includes tricycles, wheelchairs, hearing aids, walkers, artificial limbs, and mobility aids, distributed at no cost to eligible beneficiaries.
Detailed Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment inaugurated the 75th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) at Government Medical College, Badaun, Uttar Pradesh.
The centre was launched by Union Minister of State Shri B.L. Verma, marking a key step in empowering Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) and senior citizens through integrated support services.
Integrated Support Services: PMDK provides assessment, evaluation, counselling, assistive device distribution, and post-distribution care—all under one roof.
Schemes Implemented: Services are delivered under two major government schemes:
ADIP Scheme for Divyangjan
RashtriyaVayoshri Yojana (RVY) for senior citizens
Free Assistive Devices Offered: Includes tricycles, wheelchairs, hearing aids, walkers, artificial limbs, and mobility aids, distributed at no cost to eligible beneficiaries.
10) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Yakten village in Pakyong district, Sikkim, was officially designated as India’sfirst Digital Nomad Village.
Detailed Explanation:
Yakten village in Pakyong district, Sikkim, was officially designated as India’sfirst Digital Nomad Village.
The Nomad Sikkim project—launched by the Pakyong district administration and NGO Sarvahitey—aims to support remote workers in a tranquil hill‐top environment and bolster the local economy during the off‐tourist season.
“Nomad Sikkim” Launch: Jointly initiated to promote homestays and provide year-round income for villagers between April and October.
Digital Infrastructure: Installation of high-speed broadband, village-wide Wi-Fi, and uninterrupted power backup tailored for digital professionals.
Water Supply Upgrade:Jal Jeevan Mission partnership to enhance potable water availability across the village.
11) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Australia’s public policy makers are working to catch up with the rapid changes in the India-Australia relationship.
Australia has announced ‘Maitri Grants’, which will fund several activities including the recruitment of a distinguished scholar for the new India Chair at the Sydney-based Lowy Institute.
Detailed Explanation:
Australia’s public policy makers are working to catch up with the rapid changes in the India-Australia relationship.
Australia has announced ‘Maitri Grants’, which will fund several activities including the recruitment of a distinguished scholar for the new India Chair at the Sydney-based Lowy Institute.
The Lowy Institute is known for high-quality research in international studies from an Australian perspective.
The India Chair initiative aims to promote understanding about India in Australia and strengthen the bilateral partnership.
Herve Lemahieu, Director of Research at Lowy Institute, described India as an anchor for strategic balance for both Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Understanding India’s trajectory, power, and diffuse interests is becoming increasingly important for Australia.
12) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
The Central Government on July 14, 2025, approved the transfers and appointments of Chief Justices and judges across various High Courts in India.
The decision was made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, under the powers of the Constitution of India.
The recommendations were made by the Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai
Detailed Explanation:
The Central Government on July 14, 2025, approved the transfers and appointments of Chief Justices and judges across various High Courts in India.
The decision was made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, under the powers of the Constitution of India.
The recommendations were made by the Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai
Transferred Appointments:
Justice K.R. Shriram (Chief Justice of Madras High Court) → Rajasthan High Court
Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava (Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court) → Madras High Court
Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao (Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court) → Tripura High Court
Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh (Chief Justice of Tripura High Court) → Telangana High Court
New Appointments of Chief Justices:
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva → Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court
Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan → Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court
Justice Vibhu Bakhru → Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Justice Ashutosh Kumar → Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court
Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi → Chief Justice of Patna High Court
13) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
Kavinder Gupta, former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, replacing B.D. Mishra.
Detailed Explanation:
Kavinder Gupta, former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, replacing B.D. Mishra.
B.D. Mishra had been serving since February 12, 2023, after replacing R.K. Mathur.
His resignation was accepted by the President.
Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, former Civil Aviation Minister, has been appointed the Governor of Goa.
He replaces P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, who became Governor on July 15, 2021.
14) Answer: B
Raghavendra S Bhat appointed as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Karnataka Bank for three months, effective 16 July 2025, subject to shareholders’ approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Bhat has nearly four decades of experience at Karnataka Bank, including serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma, former MD & CEO, resigned citing personal reasons, including his decision to relocate to Mumbai.
15) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Bhanu Vohra, India Head and Managing Director (MD) of Commercial Banking at Citigroup India, has exited the bank after 25 years to pursue external opportunities.
Detailed Explanation:
Bhanu Vohra, India Head and Managing Director (MD) of Commercial Banking at Citigroup India, has exited the bank after 25 years to pursue external opportunities.
Citi confirmed Vohra’s departure and is in the process of appointing his successor soon.
Vohra joined Citi in November 2000
Since March 2023, Vohra has served as MD & India Head of Citi Commercial Bank, leading over 300 banking and risk professionals.
He managed the banking needs of mid-corporate, digital, new-age, and SME clients.
16) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
Celonis, a leading Process Mining company, has appointed Dilipkumar Khandelwal as its new Chief Customer Officer.
Detailed Explanation:
Celonis, a leading Process Mining company, has appointed Dilipkumar Khandelwal as its new Chief Customer Officer.
Khandelwal is also named Chairman of the India Advisory Board for Celonis.
He will lead Celonis’ continued expansion in India, a key market for innovation and talent.
This appointment follows Celonis’ recent significant investments in India, including the launch of the Celonis Garage innovation hub in Bengaluru.
Globally, Celonis employs over 3,000 people, with around 200 employees based in India.
17) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Shekhar Bhende, co-founder of Lynk Logistics (a subsidiary of Swiggy), has stepped down from the company.
Detailed Explanation:
Shekhar Bhende, co-founder of Lynk Logistics (a subsidiary of Swiggy), has stepped down from the company.
Bhende is leaving to pursue studies at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Lynk is a tech-driven retail distribution company connecting FMCG brands with retail stores.
Played a key role in Swiggy’s grocery retail business expansion through Instamart.
18) Answer: B
Leila Aboulela, a Sudanese-Scottish author, has been awarded the 2025 PEN Pinter Prize for her impactful work on themes such as faith, migration, and the lives of Muslim women. The award was announced in London by English PEN and will be presented in October 2025 at the British Library.
Known for novels such as The Translator (1999), Minaret (2005), and River Spirit (2023).
Her work often highlights the spiritual and cultural experiences of Muslim women in diaspora.
This is the first time a Sudanese-Scottish writer has received the prize.
19) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha was honoured with the Hem Bahadur Malla Award 2080 in Kathmandu, recognising his exceptional contributions to Nepal’s judicial leadership and legal reforms.
Detailed Explanation:
Former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha was honoured with the Hem Bahadur Malla Award 2080 in Kathmandu, recognising his exceptional contributions to Nepal’s judicial leadership and legal reforms.
Awarding Bodies: Presented by Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut at an event organised by the Nepal Public Administration Association and Salt Trading Corporation.
Award Significance: Named after Hem Bahadur Malla, founder of the Salt Trading Corporation; conferred for outstanding service in the public or legal field.
Judicial Contributions: As Nepal’s 25th Chief Justice, Shrestha advanced inclusive democracy, environmental justice, and transitional justice.
20) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Aiden Markram (South Africa) and Hayley Matthews (West Indies) as the Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for June 2025, recognizing their outstanding performances.
Detailed Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Aiden Markram (South Africa) and Hayley Matthews (West Indies) as the Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for June 2025, recognizing their outstanding performances.
Aiden Markram – ICC Men’s Player of the Month
Represented South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, London.
Scored 136 runs off 207 balls in the second innings, anchoring South Africa’s successful 282-run chase against Australia.
Shared a crucial 147-run partnership with captain Temba Bavuma.
Hayley Matthews – ICC Women’s Player of the Month
Led the West Indies women’s team as captain.
In the ODI series against South Africa, scored 104 runs and took 4 wickets, including a half-century in the third ODI.
21) Answer: C
World Youth Skills Day, observed every year on July 15, spotlights the critical role of skills development in enabling young people to access decent employment, pursue entrepreneurship, and achieve personal growth.
Theme: “Youth Empowerment Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Skills”
22) Answer: B
About the Award:
The PEN Pinter Prize is named after Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter.
It is presented annually by English PEN to a writer who demonstrates “a fierce intellectual determination to define the real truth of our lives and our societies.”
The award recognizes both literary excellence and commitment to freedom of expression.
23) Answer: B
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has started a new scheme called ‘Digi-Lakshmi’ on June 30, 2025, to help urban poor women become digital service providers. The State plans to set up 9,034 Common Service Centres (CSCs) across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
24) Answer: E
Gujarat has become the first state in India to join the Cruise Bharat Mission, a national initiative to boost cruise tourism. This move, announced in Ahmedabad, is expected to help Gujarat tap into its long coastline and develop new cruise circuits.
25) Answer: D
Swiggy acquired Lynk Logistics in July 2023, marking its entry into India’s retail market. Lynk’s technology-led distribution platform was crucial for Swiggy’s quick commerce foray.
