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1) According to the latest RBI report, which of the following statements accurately reflects the state of India’s domestic economy during June–July 2025?
(a) CPI inflation rose above 6% due to high food prices
(b) Retail inflation in July 2025 was the highest in 59 months
(c) The services sector output in June 2025 declined due to weak demand
(d) Retail inflation in July 2025 stood at 3.54%, the lowest in 59 months
(e) Industrial growth showed a sharp contraction, affecting overall economic activity
2) According to the monetary policy framework, what is the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate if the repo rate is 5.50%?
(a) 5.75%
(b) 5.50%
(c) 5.25%
(d) 6.00%
(e) 6.25%
3) According to the World Bank, how much investment will India require by 2050 to build resilient and low-carbon urban infrastructure?
(a) $1 trillion
(b) $1.8 trillion
(c) $2.1 trillion
(d) $2.4 trillion
(e) $4.2 trillion
4) According to SBI Research, approximately what percentage of total GST taxpayers are accounted for by the top 5 states in India?
(a) 25%
(b) 35%
(c) 40%
(d) 45%
(e) 50%
5) Which major legislative reform redefined creditor-borrower relations by removing control from defaulting promoters?
(a) SARFAESI Act
(b) Securitisation and Reconstruction Act
(c) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
(d) Banking Regulation Act
(e) Companies Act
6) What is the revised GDP growth forecast for India in FY26 according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
(a) 6.3%
(b) 6.7%
(c) 6.9%
(d) 7.0%
(e) 6.5%
7) What is the penalty amount imposed on the Indian Overseas Bank (Hong Kong branch) by HKMA?
(a) HK$1 million
(b) ₹15 crore
(c) HK$850,000
(d) ₹5 crore
(e) HK$500,000
8) Which small finance bank has partnered with Shriram Life Insurance Company (SLIC) to distribute life insurance products?
(a) AU Small Finance Bank
(b) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
(c) Jana Small Finance Bank
(d) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
(e) ESAF Small Finance Bank
9) What change is being implemented for transactional and service calls in the BFSI sector as discussed in the JCoR meeting?
(a) Migration to the 1800-series
(b) Discontinuation of bulk SMS services
(c) Transition to the 1600-series for commercial calls
(d) Mandatory use of OTPs in all calls
(e) Linking calls with Aadhaar verification
10) What is a key feature of the FCNR (B) Deposit launched by Equitas Small Finance Bank?
(a) Interest paid only in INR
(b) No repatriation of funds allowed
(c) Tax-free interest income in India
(d) Available only to Indian residents
(e) Linked only with domestic savings accounts
11) Who chaired the 48-member drafting committee for the National Cooperative Policy 2025?
(a) Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu
(b) Dr. V. Kurien
(c) Shri Amit Shah
(d) Dr. Ramesh Chand
(e) Shri Piyush Goyal
12) Which mining site in Jharkhand has been opened for guided tours under the new MoU with Central Coalfields Limited?
(a) Rajmahal Coalfields
(b) Jharia Mines
(c) Dhanbad Mining Belt
(d) Bokaro Steel Plant
(e) North Urimari (Birsa)
13) What is the cash reward announced under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana for Olympic Gold medal winners?
(a) ₹3 crore
(b) ₹5 crore
(c) ₹6 crore
(d) ₹7 crore
(e) ₹4 crore
14) Recently, Suhani Shah made history by becoming the first Indian to win which prestigious international magic award?
(a) Best Magic Creator 2025
(b) Grand Prix Magique
(c) Merlin Award
(d) Illusionist Excellence Prize
(e) Master Mentalist Award
15) How many countries can Indian passport holders access visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival as per the 2025 Henley Passport Index?
(a) 59
(b) 69
(c) 75
(d) 49
(e) 65
16) Which airport was ranked No. 1 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best International Airports 2025?
(a) Changi Airport, Singapore
(b) Hamad International Airport, Qatar
(c) Tokyo Haneda Airport, Japan
(d) Dubai International Airport, UAE
(e) Istanbul Airport, Turkey
17) Which of the following Indian Navy ships was not part of the Eastern Fleet’s port call to Singapore in July 2025?
(a) INS Delhi
(b) INS Vikrant
(c) INS Shakti
(d) INS Satpura
(e) INS Kiltan
18) What is the name of the second indigenous Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd for the Indian Coast Guard in July 2025?
(a) Samudra Shakti
(b) Samudra Prabhav
(c) Samudra Prachet
(d) Samudra Rakshak
(e) Samudra Suraksha
19) What type of company is the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?
(a) Public Limited Company
(b) Private Limited Company
(c) Public Sector Undertaking
(d) Government Corporation
(e) Section 8 Company
20) Recently, which company has launched Qwen3-Coder, its most advanced open-source AI model for software development?
(a) Google
(b) Microsoft
(c) Meta
(d) Amazon
(e) Alibaba Group
21) Which of these countries has not confirmed a bid but is listed among other interested nations for hosting the 2036
Olympics?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Turkey
(c) India
(d) Germany
(e) Chile
22) When is the International Day for Judicial Well-being observed?
(a) 5 July
(b) 15 July
(c) 20 July
(d) 25 July
(e) 30 July
23) The International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent is observed annually on July 25. Which international organization recognizes the International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent?
(a) African Union
(b) United Nations
(c) UNESCO
(d) WHO
(e) International Monetary Fund
24) World Drowning Prevention Day is observed annually on _______________
(a) July 18
(b) July 25
(c) July 22
(d) August 5
(e) September 15
25) Which team won the 15th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2025?
(a) Hockey Punjab
(b) Hockey Haryana
(c) Hockey Jharkhand
(d) Hockey Odisha
(e) Hockey Maharashtra
Answers :
1) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
India’s domestic economy showed resilience in June and July amid global macroeconomic uncertainty caused by geopolitical tensions and trade-related risks (RBI report).
Retail inflation (CPI) rose 3.54% in July, the lowest in 59 months. Food inflation in July was 5.42%, the lowest since June 2023.
Detailed Explanation:
India’s domestic economy showed resilience in June and July amid global macroeconomic uncertainty caused by geopolitical tensions and trade-related risks (RBI report).
Improved prospects for kharif (monsoon) crops, steady momentum in the services sector, and modest industrial growth supported overall economic activity.
Headline CPI inflation remained below 4% for the fifth consecutive month in June, driven by deflation in food prices.
Retail inflation (CPI) rose 3.54% in July, the lowest in 59 months. Food inflation in July was 5.42%, the lowest since June 2023.
Retail inflation has remained below 6% since September, within RBI’s tolerance range of 2%-6% for 11 consecutive months.
Services sector output rose to a 10-month high in June, boosted by higher sales, new order intakes, and positive demand trends.
2) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a two-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction to ease overnight money market rates.
Early trading showed Weighted Average Call Rate (WACR) at 6.78%, which was above the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate of 5.75%.
Policy repo rate is at 5.50%; MSF rate is 25 basis points above (5.75%), and Standing Deposit Facility is 25 basis points below repo rate.
Detailed Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a two-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction to ease overnight money market rates.
Early trading showed Weighted Average Call Rate (WACR) at 6.78%, which was above the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate of 5.75%.
RBI announced a ₹50,000 crore VRR auction to infuse liquidity and bring down rates.
Post-auction, the WACR settled at 5.73%, compared to previous close of 5.62%.
Policy repo rate is at 5.50%; MSF rate is 25 basis points above (5.75%), and Standing Deposit Facility is 25 basis points below repo rate.
RBI received bids totaling ₹71,902 crore against the notified ₹50,000 crore.
Market expects RBI to conduct more VRR auctions if overnight rates exceed MSF again.
VRR auction is a flexible, reaction-based tool by the RBI to keep overnight rates near the repo rate.
3) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
India requires investments of over $2.4 trillion by 2050 to develop new, resilient, and low-carbon infrastructure and services in cities, according to the World Bank report titled ‘Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India’.
Detailed Explanation:
India requires investments of over $2.4 trillion by 2050 to develop new, resilient, and low-carbon infrastructure and services in cities, according to the World Bank report titled ‘Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India’.
India’s urban population is expected to nearly double to 951 million by 2050, requiring more than 144 million new homes by 2070.
The report studied 24 Indian cities, with focus on Chennai, Indore, New Delhi, Lucknow, Surat, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Timely adaptation can avert billions of dollars in annual losses from weather-related shocks, such as $5 billion by 2030 and $30 billion by 2070 due to pluvial flood-related losses.
Investments in adaptation could save over 130,000 lives from extreme heat impacts by 2050.
Indian cities are expected to be key centres of economic growth, with 70% of new jobs by 2030 coming from urban areas.
4) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
GST enforcement should be balanced with sensitivity to avoid driving small businesses back to the informal cash-based economy, says SBI Research.
Aggressive scrutiny based on UPI transactions has led to small merchants in Karnataka preferring cash transactions due to GST notices.
There are currently over 15.2 million active GST registrations in India.
Key findings include rising women participation in GST taxpayers (1 in 5 is a woman).
The top 5 states account for about 50% of total GST taxpayers.
Detailed Explanation:
GST enforcement should be balanced with sensitivity to avoid driving small businesses back to the informal cash-based economy, says SBI Research.
Aggressive scrutiny based on UPI transactions has led to small merchants in Karnataka preferring cash transactions due to GST notices.
SBI Research warns that while the indirect tax regime has improved accountability and revenue generation, its long-term success depends on empowering small traders rather than penalising them.
There are currently over 15.2 million active GST registrations in India.
Key findings include rising women participation in GST taxpayers (1 in 5 is a woman).
The top 5 states account for about 50% of total GST taxpayers.
GST implementation has contributed to soothing inflation in the economy.
The report highlights a case in Bengaluru, Karnataka, where small traders received disproportionately high tax notices mainly based on digital footprints like UPI transactions.
5) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of public sector banks declined from 9.11% (₹6,16,616 crore) in March 2021 to 2.58% (₹2,83,650 crore) in March 2025.
The Government and RBI implemented strict measures to recover and reduce NPAs.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) redefined creditor-borrower relations by removing control from defaulting promoters and including personal guarantors.
Detailed Explanation:
Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of public sector banks declined from 9.11% (₹6,16,616 crore) in March 2021 to 2.58% (₹2,83,650 crore) in March 2025.
The Government and RBI implemented strict measures to recover and reduce NPAs.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) redefined creditor-borrower relations by removing control from defaulting promoters and including personal guarantors.
Recovery laws such as SARFAESI Act and Recovery of Debt and Bankruptcy Act were strengthened; pecuniary limit for Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) raised from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh to target high-value cases.
Public sector banks established specialized stressed asset management units and branches for better monitoring and faster recovery.
Valuation of fixed assets is done before loan sanction and before sale to recover dues under SARFAESI Act, 2002.
6) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
Global uncertainties due to US tariff hikes have raised concerns over India’s domestic growth slowdown in FY26.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 6.5% from 6.7% citing trade uncertainty and higher US tariffs impacting exports and investment.
Detailed Explanation:
Global uncertainties due to US tariff hikes have raised concerns over India’s domestic growth slowdown in FY26.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 6.5% from 6.7% citing trade uncertainty and higher US tariffs impacting exports and investment.
ADB stated India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies despite the revision.
India Ratings and Research scaled down its GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 6.3% from an earlier forecast of 6.6% (December 2024), citing global uncertainties and a weaker investment climate.
Key challenges include US unilateral tariff hikes and sluggish global demand; tailwinds include monetary easing, faster inflation decline, and above-normal rainfall in 2025.
Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) expected to grow 6.9% YoY in FY26 due to declining retail inflation and positive real wage growth.
Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) or investment demand is expected to grow 6.7% in FY26, slower than the earlier forecast of 7.2%, due to weakness in manufacturing and sluggish global demand
7) Answer: C
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) penalised the Hong Kong branch of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for money laundering and counter-terrorist financing violations.
The penalty amount is HK$850,000 (around ₹9.3 crore).
IOB was directed to review transaction alerts generated by its transaction monitoring system.
IOB must submit a remedial plan to address the violations.
8) Answer: E
Shriram Life Insurance Company (SLIC) has partnered with ESAF Small Finance Bank to expand the reach of life insurance products.
Under the partnership, ESAF Bank will act as a corporate agent for Shriram Life, distributing insurance through its branch network.
The focus is on first-time insurance buyers, low-income families, and rural households.
ESAF Small Finance Bank received its banking licence from RBI in November 2016 and started operations on March 10, 2017.K. Paul Thomas is the Managing Director & CEO of ESAF Small Finance Bank.
9) Answer: C
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) hosted a Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) meeting in New Delhi with representatives from RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, MeitY, DoT, MHA, and NPCI to coordinate actions against spam, cyber fraud, and telecom misuse.
Regulators discussed an urgent transition to the 1600-series for commercial calls specifically for transactional and service calls in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors, setting timelines for this migration.
A pilot project on Digital Consent Acquisition (DCA) has been launched to enhance consumer control over commercial communications by replacing unverifiable offline consents with a secure digital consent framework.
The new mechanism enables consumers to digitally register, review, and revoke consents through a simple, unified, and tamper-proof interface.
10) Answer: C
Equitas Small Finance Bank launched two new products targeting Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and seafarers:
Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) (B) Deposit
Equitas Explorer Savings Account
The bank estimates over 285,454 Indian seafarers and maritime professionals globally (Directorate General of Shipping, 2023) and more than 35.4 million NRIs worldwide.
FCNR (B) Deposit offers:Rewarding interest rates, Tax-free interest income on earnings in India, Full repatriation of principal and interest
Equitas Explorer Savings Account is designed for NRIs and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) working in foreign shipping companies, merchant navy, and oil rigs.
11) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Union Home Minister and Cooperative Minister Shri Amit Shah will announce the National Cooperative Policy 2025 at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, attended by senior officials from MoCA, NCDC, NCCT, VAMNICOM, and all National Cooperative Unions.
Drafting Committee:
48-member national committee chaired by former Union Minister Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu
Detailed Explanation:
Union Home Minister and Cooperative Minister Shri Amit Shah will announce the National Cooperative Policy 2025 at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, attended by senior officials from MoCA, NCDC, NCCT, VAMNICOM, and all National Cooperative Unions.
Milestone Policy for 2025–45: Aims to revive and modernize India’s cooperative sector, creating a roadmap for grassroots prosperity and supporting the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Building on 2002 Framework: Updates the first National Cooperative Policy (2002) to reflect globalization and technological advancements over the past two decades.
Core Objectives:
Foster inclusive cooperatives
Instill professional management
Prepare institutions for future challenges
Generate large-scale rural employment and livelihood
Drafting Committee:
48-member national committee chaired by former Union Minister Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu
Included representatives from national/state federations, cooperative societies, central and state ministries, and academia
Consultative Process:
17 committee meetings and 4 regional workshops in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Patna
648 stakeholder suggestions were meticulously evaluated and incorporated.
12) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
Jharkhand, home to 40% of India’s mineral resources, has partnered with Central Coalfields Limited to open the North Urimari open-cast mine in Ramgarh for guided tours, blending industrial history, local culture, and eco-education under a formal MoU.
Detailed Explanation:
Jharkhand, home to 40% of India’s mineral resources, has partnered with Central Coalfields Limited to open the North Urimari open-cast mine in Ramgarh for guided tours, blending industrial history, local culture, and eco-education under a formal MoU.
Pilot Location: Tours begin at the North Urimari (Birsa) open-cast mine in Ramgarh, offering visitors a firsthand look at active mining operations.
Tour Circuits:
Rajrappa Route (₹2,800 + GST): Includes Chinnamastika Temple and Patratu Valley.
Patratu Route (₹2,500 + GST): Covers Paryatan Vihar.
Tour Schedule and Group Size: Operated twice weekly for groups of 10–20 people, with lunch and cultural/natural site visits included.
Planned Expansion: Introduction of Eco-Mining Circuit-1, Eco-Mining Circuit-2, and a Religious Circuit to diversify visitor experiences.
13) Answer: D
The Delhi government has launched the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana, significantly increasing cash rewards for Olympic and Paralympic medal winners to promote sports excellence and youth empowerment.
This initiative, along with the Mukhyamantri Digital Education Scheme, highlights the government’s commitment to supporting athletes and enhancing digital learning infrastructure in government schools.
Cash Rewards for Olympic & Paralympic Medalists:
₹7 crore for Gold medalists
₹5 crore for Silver and ₹3 crore for Bronze winners
Grade A government jobs for Olympic Gold and Silver medalists
Asian & Para Asian Games Incentives:
₹3 crore for Gold, ₹2 crore for Silver, and ₹1 crore for Bronze medal winners
14) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
In a historic moment for India’s performing arts community, Suhani Shah, renowned mentalist from Rajasthan, made headlines by becoming the first Indian to win the ‘Best Magic Creator 2025’ award at the prestigious Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM) World Championship, often referred to as the Oscars for magicians.
Detailed Explanation:
In a historic moment for India’s performing arts community, Suhani Shah, renowned mentalist from Rajasthan, made headlines by becoming the first Indian to win the ‘Best Magic Creator 2025’ award at the prestigious Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM) World Championship, often referred to as the Oscars for magicians.
The award was conferred in the Online Magic category during the event held in Torino, Italy, from July 14–19, 2025.
Key Details of Suhani Shah’s Achievement
Award Title: Best Magic Creator 2025
Category: Online Magic
Competing Countries: UK, USA, Australia, Dubai, etc.
Notable Competitors: Jack Rhodes (UK), Jason Ladanye (US), Jason Maher (Australia), Mohammed Imani (Dubai)
15) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
India marked a historic achievement in global mobility by registering its biggest-ever jump in the Henley Passport Index 2025, improving its position from 85th to 77th.
India’s Performance in 2025
Rank: 77th (up from 85th in 2024)
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access: 59 countries
Detailed Explanation:
India marked a historic achievement in global mobility by registering its biggest-ever jump in the Henley Passport Index 2025, improving its position from 85th to 77th.
This eight-place leap highlights the country’s increasing diplomatic reach, growing global stature, and enhanced citizen mobility.
The Henley Passport Index is a globally recognized ranking that measures the power of passports based on visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to other countries.
It is compiled by Henley & Partners, a London-based global citizenship advisory firm.
Data is sourced from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and updated quarterly.
India’s Performance in 2025
Rank: 77th (up from 85th in 2024)
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access: 59 countries
This marks India’s highest annual improvement ever on the index.
It surpasses regional peers such as Pakistan and Bangladesh.
16) Answer: E
Short Explanation:

Detailed Explanation:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has been ranked 9th among the world’s top 10 international airports in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025, scoring 84.23.
It is the only Indian airport to feature on this list for the third consecutive year, underscoring India’s advances in aviation infrastructure, passenger satisfaction, and technological innovation.
Survey Scope and Evaluation
A global reader survey involving 180,000 participants and 650,000+ votes rated airports on operational efficiency, passenger experience, dining & amenities, design & innovation, and ease of navigation.

17) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships—Delhi, Shakti, Satpura, and Kiltan—concluded a port call to Singapore from 16–19 July 2025.
The visit was part of the Indian Navy’s Operational Deployment to South East Asia.
Detailed Explanation:
Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships—Delhi, Shakti, Satpura, and Kiltan—concluded a port call to Singapore from 16–19 July 2025.
The visit was part of the Indian Navy’s Operational Deployment to South East Asia.
The fleet was commanded by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF).
FOCEF met the High Commissioner of India to Singapore and the Fleet Commander of the Republic of Singapore Navy to discuss enhancing bilateral naval ties and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Informal discussions were held with the academic community on maritime security and regional developments from the Indian Navy’s perspective.
The Commanding Officers participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Kranji War Memorial, honoring Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in World War II.
Professional interactions included cross-deck visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), and friendly sports activities to strengthen interoperability and mutual understanding.
18) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Samudra Prachet, the last of two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), was launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on July 23, 2025, in Goa.
Detailed Explanation:
Samudra Prachet, the last of two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), was launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on July 23, 2025, in Goa.
The vessel has 72% indigenous content, contributing significantly to national capability-building, employment generation, and skills enhancement, involving local industry and MSMEs.
Equipped with state-of-the-art Response Equipment, the vessel will aid ICG in quick and effective oil spill response in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Specifications: Length 114.5 meters, breadth 16.5 meters, displacement 4,170 tonnes; crew of 14 officers and 115 sailors.
Features include two side-sweeping arms for collecting oil spills, a modern radar system for oil slick detection, and systems to recover oil of all viscosities, pump contaminated water, analyze and separate pollutants, and store recovered oil in dedicated tanks.
19) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a Section 8 company initiated by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Detailed Explanation:
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a Section 8 company initiated by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
ONDC aims to promote open networks for exchanging goods and services over digital/electronic networks.
It reduces customer acquisition and transaction processing costs for sellers by enabling a decentralized and interoperable network.
ONDC is not an e-commerce platform or marketplace, but an open protocol on which various platforms or marketplaces can be built.
The Ministry of MSME launched the Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) scheme to financially assist micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) for onboarding, cataloguing, logistics, and packaging on ONDC, with 50% beneficiaries being women-owned MSMEs.
20) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
Alibaba Group launched Qwen3-Coder, an open-source AI model for software development, described as its most advanced coding tool to date.
Performance data shows Qwen3-Coder outperformed domestic rivals like DeepSeek and Moonshot AI’s K2 in key coding capabilities.
Detailed Explanation:
Alibaba Group launched Qwen3-Coder, an open-source AI model for software development, described as its most advanced coding tool to date.
The launch highlights intensifying global AI competition among Chinese and international tech companies.
Qwen3-Coder is designed for code generation and managing complex coding workflows.
The model excels in agentic AI coding tasks, enabling AI systems to work independently on programming challenges.
Performance data shows Qwen3-Coder outperformed domestic rivals like DeepSeek and Moonshot AI’s K2 in key coding capabilities.
21) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has entered discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the election process for selecting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic host city, adding Qatar to a field that already includes confirmed bids from Indonesia, Turkey, India, and Chile.
Detailed Explanation:
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has entered discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the election process for selecting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic host city, adding Qatar to a field that already includes confirmed bids from Indonesia, Turkey, India, and Chile.
Event-Hosting Credentials: Qatar successfully hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022 and the Asian Cup 2024, underlining its capacity for major sporting events.
Bidding Landscape: In addition to the confirmed bidders (Indonesia, Turkey, India, Chile), other interested nations include Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Egypt, Hungary, Italy, Germany, Denmark, and Canada.
Infrastructure Readiness: QOC President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani reports 95% of required sports infrastructure is already in place, with a plan to achieve 100% readiness ahead of the Games.
Sustainability Vision: The development strategy is designed to deliver a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable legacy.
22) Answer: D
The International Day for Judicial Well-being, observed every 25 July, highlights the global recognition of the mental, emotional, and physical health of judges as essential to maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of justice systems.
The day was officially designated by the United Nations General Assembly in March 2025.
Purpose of the Day: Emphasizes that judicial well-being is foundational to ensuring fair, impartial, and effective justice delivery across the world.
23) Answer: B
The International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent is observed annually on July 25.
It celebrates, empowers, and raises awareness about the achievements, dignity, and leadership of women and girls of African heritage.
This is a United Nations-recognized observance that highlights both their resilience against systemic discrimination and their crucial contributions to global society.
24) Answer: B
Observed annually on 25 July, World Drowning Prevention Day is a United Nations-recognized observance aimed at raising awareness about drowning, a neglected but preventable public health issue.
Drowning leads to an estimated 236,000 deaths every year, with children, adolescents, and individuals in low- and middle-income countries being the most affected.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/75/273 in April 2021, officially designating July 25 as World Drowning Prevention Day.
25) Answer: C
The 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 witnessed an intense battle as Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious over the defending champions, Hockey Haryana, in the final match held at the Tau Devi Lal Complex, Panchkula, Haryana.

