Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 29th July 2025

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1) The individual currently serving as the Chairman of SEBI, the regulatory authority for securities and commodity markets in India under the Ministry of Finance, is:

(a) Nirmala Sitharaman

(b) Shaktikanta Das

(d) Ajay Seth

(e) Sanjay Malhotra

2) Which of the following institutions currently holds the largest stake in NSDL?

(a) NSE

(b) HDFC Bank

(d) IDBI Bank

(e) LIC

3) Where is India’s first dedicated Hindi-medium medical college being established?

(a) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

(b) Patna, Bihar

(d) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

(e) Jaipur, Rajasthan

4) Which Indian state has announced the formation of the Rajya Safai Karmachari Ayog to safeguard the rights of sanitation workers?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Rajasthan

(d) Madhya Pradesh

(e) Bihar

5) Recently, TEMA India commissioned India’s First Private Test Facility for Depleted Heavy Water Upgradation. The new test facility by TEMA India Ltd. is based on technology transferred from which organization?

(a) ISRO

(b) IGCAR

(d) BARC

(e) NITI Aayog

6) Under what name was the CRPF originally established on 27 July 1939?

(a) Imperial Police Force

(b) King’s Police Force

(d) British India Police Corps

(e) Royal Indian Constabulary

7) As per the report, the United States (US) and European Union (EU) have reached a trade deal to avoid a 15% tariff on most EU exports, including automobiles. Where was the final agreement between the US and EU leaders reached?

(a) Brussels

(b) Washington, D.C.

(d) Scotland

(e) Paris

8) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at his residence, Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England. What tree sapling did PM Modi gift to King Charles III as part of his “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative?

(a) Davidiainvolucrata ‘Sonoma’

(b) Peepal Tree

(d) Rudraksha Tree

(e) Magnolia Grandiflora

9) As per the news, the Environment Ministry has established a dedicated COP-33 Cell to manage professional and logistical requirements for the 2028 United Nations climate summit (COP 33). If approved, COP 33 would be the second UN climate summit hosted by India. When was the first one (COP 8) held?

(a) 2001

(b) 2002

(d) 2006

(e) 2007

10) What proportion of Syria’s parliamentary seats will be appointed by the interim president in the 2025 elections?

(a) One-fourth

(b) One-third

(d) Two-thirds

(e) All seats

11) What does SHAPE 2025 stand for in the context of the Armed Forces National Conference?

(a) Sustainable Healthcare and Pandemic Emergencies

(b) Smart Hospital Architecture and Patient Experience

(d) Strategic Health Access for Personnel and Environment

(e) Standardised Health Architecture for Public Establishments

12) Which online platform is used by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to issue Unique Identification Numbers (UINs) to drones?

(a) DigiSky Portal

(b) DroneSetu App

(d) DGCA Drones Tracker

(e) Vayudoot Portal

13) In September 2025, Latin American Nations willunveilan Indigenous artificial intelligence Language Model. Which country is leading the Latam-GPT project?

(a) Brazil

(b) Argentina

(d) Chile

(e) Mexico

14) What are the names of the upcoming NavIC satellites that ISRO plans to launch by 2026?

(a) INSAT-3A, INSAT-3B, INSAT-3C

(b) NVS-01, NVS-02, NVS-03

(d) IRNSS-08, IRNSS-09, IRNSS-10

(e) NVS-03, NVS-04, NVS-05

15) What is the name of the AI-based virtual music project announced by A. R. Rahman and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman?

(a) AI Sangeet

(b) Virtual Raaga

(d) Musical Skies

(e) Secret Mountain

16) Which South India-based dairy company recently acquired Osam Dairy for ₹271 crore?

(a) Amul

(b) Heritage Foods

(d) Milky Mist

(e) Dodla Dairy

17) Who won the gold medal in the U-15 Girls’ Singles category at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships?

(a) Liu Ziling

(b) Zhu Qihi

(d) Divyanshi Bhowmick

(e) Manika Batra

18) Who won the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps?

(a) Lando Norris

(b) Charles Leclerc

(d) Lewis Hamilton

(e) Max Verstappen

19) As per the news, Tara Murali, who recently passed away, was associated with which profession?

(a) Classical dancer

(b) Journalist

(d) Economist

(e) Architect

20) On which date is International Tiger Day observed every year?

(a) July 26

(b) July 27

(d) July 29

(e) July 30

Answers :

1) Answer: C

About SEBI :

Established : 12 April 1988 as an executive body and was given statutory powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992

Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra

Chairman : Tuhin Kanta Pandey

SEBI is the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), GoI.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), India’s largest depository, will launch its IPO on July 30 and close on August 1, with anchor investors bidding on July 29.

Current stakes include:

IDBI Bank: 26.1%

NSE: 24%

HDFC Bank: 7.95%

Detailed Explanation:

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), India’s largest depository, will launch its IPO on July 30 and close on August 1, with anchor investors bidding on July 29.

The IPO is an offer-for-sale; no new shares will be issued.

Major shareholders like IDBI Bank, National Stock Exchange (NSE), HDFC Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI) will reduce their stakes to comply with SEBI’s 15% ownership cap for market infrastructure institutions.

Current stakes include:

IDBI Bank: 26.1%

NSE: 24%

HDFC Bank: 7.95%

ICICI Securities, Axis Capital, and HSBC are the book running managers for the IPO.The IPO is expected to be one of India’s biggest public issues in 2025.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

In a pioneering move, Madhya Pradesh is set to launch the country’s first dedicated Hindi-medium medical college in Jabalpur, under the state-run Medical Science University (MSU).

Detailed Explanation:

In a pioneering move, Madhya Pradesh is set to launch the country’s first dedicated Hindi-medium medical college in Jabalpur, under the state-run Medical Science University (MSU).

This follows the earlier step taken in 2022, when MBBS courses in Hindi were introduced in medical colleges of the state.

First of its Kind in India: This will be the first medical college in India dedicated entirely to the Hindi language, aiming to become a medical institute of excellence.

Location and Timeline: The college will be located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and is expected to begin operations in the 2027–28 academic year, subject to timely approvals.

Student Capacity: It will be a residential college with an initial intake capacity of 50 students.

4) Answer: E

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced the formation of the Bihar Rajya Safai Karmachari Ayog (Bihar State Sanitation Workers Commission), fulfilling a long-standing demand from sanitation workers’ unions.

The Department of Social Welfare has been tasked with initiating the process of establishing the commission and implementing related activities.

The Bihar Rajya Safai Karmachari Ayog will include a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and five members, with mandatory representation of a woman or transgender person.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

In a landmark development for India’s nuclear energy sector, TEMA India Ltd. has commissioned the nation’s first private test facility for the upgradation of depleted heavy water, signaling a significant stride toward Atma-Nirbhar Bharat in the high-tech nuclear domain.

The facility, designed under a technology transfer from BARC and developed following a Purchase Order from NPCIL, is the first of its kind in the Indian private sector.

Detailed Explanation:

The facility, designed under a technology transfer from BARC and developed following a Purchase Order from NPCIL, is the first of its kind in the Indian private sector.

The dignitaries flagged off the first validated consignment—eight Distillation Column sections containing activated phosphor bronze modules, critical for Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Group Centre, CRPF, Pune, marked the 87th Foundation Day of the Central Reserve Police Force—originally raised as the Crown Representative’s Police on 27 July 1939 and rechristened in 1949—with a series of events honoring its legacy as the world’s largest paramilitary force responsible for India’s internal security.

Detailed Explanation:

Historic Tribute: Floral homage at the Martyrs’ Memorial in memory of CRPF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice.

Special SainikSammelan: DIG GC Pune Shri Vaibhav Nimbalkar shared heartfelt greetings and detailed new welfare measures at the Directorate level.

Fitness and Unity Drive: Enthusiastic participation in the Cycle Campaign by personnel of all ranks.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The United States (US) and European Union (EU) have reached a trade deal to avoid a 15% tariff on most EU exports, including automobiles.

Earlier, Trump had threatened a 50% tariff on nearly all EU goods, later reducing it to 30% before settling through this deal.

The deal was announced after a meeting in Scotland between President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Detailed Explanation:

The United States (US) and European Union (EU) have reached a trade deal to avoid a 15% tariff on most EU exports, including automobiles.

The deal helps prevent a potential trade war, safeguarding the global economy.

The agreement was finalized before a Friday deadline, when higher tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump were set to begin.

Earlier, Trump had threatened a 50% tariff on nearly all EU goods, later reducing it to 30% before settling through this deal.

The deal was announced after a meeting in Scotland between President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The agreement spans over $800 billion in bilateral trade, covering automobile tariffs and related sectors.

The EU committed to purchasing $750 billion in U.S. exports, including energy, raw materials, and industrial equipment.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at his residence, Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England.

PM Modi presented a tree sapling as part of his environmental initiative called “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, which encourages people to plant a tree in tribute to their mothers.

The tree sapling, known as Davidiainvolucrata ‘Sonoma’ or the Sonoma dove tree/handkerchief tree, is notable for its early flowering (2-3 years) and distinctive large white bracts resembling handkerchiefs or doves.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at his residence, Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England.

PM Modi presented a tree sapling as part of his environmental initiative called “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, which encourages people to plant a tree in tribute to their mothers.

The sapling will be planted on the estate during the autumn planting season.

The meeting covered India-UK relations, including topics such as:

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA)

Trade and investment

Education, health, and wellness, particularly Yoga and Ayurveda, subjects of interest to King Charles.

Environmental protection and sustainability

The meeting was part of a packed schedule during PM Modi’s UK visit, which included:

Bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Signing of the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) at Chequers, the British PM’s official country residence.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Environment Ministry has established a dedicated COP-33 Cell to manage professional and logistical requirements for the 2028 United Nations climate summit (COP 33).

If approved by the UNFCCC, COP 33 will be the second UN climate conference hosted by India, the first being COP 8 in New Delhi, 2002.

Detailed Explanation:

The Environment Ministry has established a dedicated COP-33 Cell to manage professional and logistical requirements for the 2028 United Nations climate summit (COP 33).

The COP-33 Cell will operate under the Climate Change Division of the ministry and will be headed by the Joint Secretary (Climate Change). It will include officers, consultants, and support staff.

During COP 28 in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed India as the host country for COP 33.

If approved by the UNFCCC, COP 33 will be the second UN climate conference hosted by India, the first being COP 8 in New Delhi, 2002.

Hosting COP 33 would follow India’s successful presidency of the G20 summit in 2023 and strengthen India’s role in global climate negotiations.

India has committed to the following climate goals:

Reduce emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 (from 2005 levels).

Achieve 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil sources.

Reach net-zero emissions by 2070.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September 2025, as announced by Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad, head of the Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections.

Of the 210 parliamentary seats, one-third will be appointed by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and the remaining seats will be elected.

Detailed Explanation:

Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September 2025, as announced by Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad, head of the Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections.

Elections will be conducted between September 15 and 20, 2025.

These will be the first elections under new authorities after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad during a rebel offensive in December 2024.

Of the 210 parliamentary seats, one-third will be appointed by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and the remaining seats will be elected.

Electoral colleges will be set up in each province to vote for elected seats.

A temporary constitution was signed by Ahmad al-Sharaa in March 2025, which established a People’s Committee to serve as an interim parliament until a permanent constitution and general elections are completed (a process that may take years).

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Department of Hospital Administration at Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR), New Delhi, organised the first-ever Armed Forces National Conference titled SHAPE 2025: Sustainable Hospital Architecture, Planning, Infrastructure and Equipment on July 26-27, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The event was attended by over 275 experts from Armed Forces and civil domains including hospital administrators, doctors, nurses, engineers, and architects.

The conference was inaugurated by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) Surg Vice Admiral Arti Sarin and Director, AIIMS (New Delhi) Dr M. Srinivas.

SHAPE 2025 aimed at creating a unified vision for sustainable, resilient, and patient-friendly hospital infrastructure in India.

The event is aligned with the national agenda of Viksit Bharat@2047, India’s centenary of independence vision.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Despite the ban on Chinese drones since 2021, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has registered over 8,700 Chinese drones till date.

These drones have been issued Unique Identification Numbers (UINs) via the DGCA DigitalSky platform (https://digitalsky.dgca.gov.in/issued_uins).

Many of these registered drones include banned models like “DJI MINI 2” under the “UAS Model Name” column.

Detailed Explanation:

Despite the ban on Chinese drones since 2021, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has registered over 8,700 Chinese drones till date.

These drones have been issued Unique Identification Numbers (UINs) via the DGCA DigitalSky platform (https://digitalsky.dgca.gov.in/issued_uins).

Many of these registered drones include banned models like “DJI MINI 2” under the “UAS Model Name” column.

These illegally imported DJI drones carry DGCA-issued Unique Identification Numbers (UINs), enabling China to gain access to geo-tagged images and videos across India, which defeats the purpose of the ban.

Drone Rules, 2021 mandate that drones must have Type Certification (technical and safety evaluation by DGCA) to receive a UIN.

Most Chinese drones have UINs without Type Certification, violating Drone Rules, 2021.

The “model drone category” exemption (for drones under 25 kg operated within visual line of sight) is being misused to get DGCA registration for commercial Chinese drones.

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

A dozen Latin American countries are collaborating to launch Latam-GPT in September 2025, the first large AI language model designed to understand the region’s diverse cultures and linguistic nuances.

The project is led by Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA), working with over 30 regional institutions.

Detailed Explanation:

The project is led by Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA), working with over 30 regional institutions.

Latam-GPT is an open-source initiative aiming to increase AI accessibility and adoption across Latin America.

Chilean Science Minister Aisen Etcheverry described it as a potential democratizing element for AI, with applications in schools, hospitals, and public services reflecting local culture and language.

Development started in January 2023, addressing the limitations of global AI models that are mostly trained on English datasets.

Latam-GPT is intended as a core technology for applications like chatbots, rather than a direct competitor to consumer AI products like ChatGPT.

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch three more navigation satellites: NVS-03, NVS-04, and NVS-05 by 2026 to strengthen the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).

The system, now known as Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), is an autonomous regional navigation satellite system designed to serve both civilian and military needs.

Detailed Explanation:

The system, now known as Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), is an autonomous regional navigation satellite system designed to serve both civilian and military needs.

NavIC covers India and up to 1,500 km beyond its borders, offering precise Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT) services.

The constellation consists of 7 satellites: 3 in geostationary orbit and 4 in inclined geosynchronous orbit, supported by a robust network of ground stations including control centres and timing facilities.

NavIC provides two services:

Standard Position Service (SPS) for civilians

Restricted Service (RS) for strategic (military) users.

It delivers location accuracy better than 20 meters and timing accuracy better than 40 nanoseconds.Currently, only 4 out of 7 satellites are fully functional.

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

A R Rahman, renowned composer, is collaborating with OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman on an AI project called “Secret Mountain”.

Detailed Explanation:

A R Rahman, renowned composer, is collaborating with OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman on an AI project called “Secret Mountain”.

Rahman announced the collaboration via Instagram, describing the project as a “virtual global band”.

The initiative aims to empower and uplift Indian minds by encouraging the use of AI tools to address generational challenges.

The project follows a story of a young woman named Luna, who explores the realm of Secret Mountain and meets musical characters from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Rahman shared a preview of the project last year on his YouTube channel, titled “Introducing the Secret Mountain”.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Dodla Dairy, a South India-based company, announced the acquisition of Osam Dairy, a premium dairy brand from eastern India, for ₹271 crore.

This marks Dodla’ssignificant expansion into the high-growth eastern market.

The deal is a 100% acquisition and is considered one of the first large-scale deals in eastern India’s dairy sector.

Detailed Explanation:

Dodla Dairy, a South India-based company, announced the acquisition of Osam Dairy, a premium dairy brand from eastern India, for ₹271 crore.

This marks Dodla’ssignificant expansion into the high-growth eastern market.

The deal is a 100% acquisition and is considered one of the first large-scale deals in eastern India’s dairy sector.

The acquisition highlights eastern India’s potential to attract institutional capital.

Dodla Dairy’s Managing Director, Dodla Sunil Reddy, stated the move is part of the company’s goal to become a pan-India dairy company.

Eastern India is seen as an exciting market for the dairy industry due to its faster growth rate, high urbanisation potential, and strong GDP growth.

The deal marks an exit for Osam Dairy’s promoters Abhinav Shah and Harsh Thakkar, as well as private equity investors backing the company.

17) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s Divyanshi Bhowmick secured a landmark victory in U-15 Girls’ Singles, claiming gold at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships held in Tashkent.

In the final, the second-seeded Divyanshi defeated China’s Zhu Qihi 4-2, ensuring her place in the upcoming World Youth Championships.

Her semifinal match saw a hard-fought seven-game win against China’s Liu Ziling.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s Divyanshi Bhowmick secured a landmark victory in U-15 Girls’ Singles, claiming gold at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships held in Tashkent.

In the final, the second-seeded Divyanshi defeated China’s Zhu Qihi 4-2, ensuring her place in the upcoming World Youth Championships.

Her semifinal match saw a hard-fought seven-game win against China’s Liu Ziling.

Gold Medal Victory:Divyanshi Bhowmick clinched the U-15 Girls’ Singles gold, beating China’s Zhu Qihi 4-2 in the final.

World Youth Championships Qualification: Her gold medal win earned her a direct berth to the World Youth Championships.

Semifinal Performance: She advanced to the final after a gritty win against China’s Liu Ziling in a seven-game battle.

India’s Overall Medal Tally: The Indian contingent finished with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals at the tournament.

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, navigating a challenging wet-dry race to hold off teammate Lando Norris.

Detailed Explanation:

Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, navigating a challenging wet-dry race to hold off teammate Lando Norris.

His victory not only underscores McLaren’s competitive strength but also extends Piastri’sDrivers’ Championship lead to 16 points, giving him a crucial advantage in a tightly contested season.

The Grand Prix started nearly 80 minutes late under heavy rain, with competitors on intermediate tyres behind the Safety Car until racing began on lap 5.

Piastri crossed the line in 1:25:22.601, finishing 3.4 seconds ahead of Norris.
Podium Finishers: Charles Leclerc secured third place for Ferrari, 20 seconds behind the winner.

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Tara Murali, aged 75, was an architect and wife of N. Murali, Director of The Hindu Group of Publications and President of The Music Academy passed away at her home in Chennai.

Detailed Explanation:

Tara Murali completed her architectural education at the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, and later trained at the School of Architecture and Planning, University of Madras.

She had an active career in architecture and urban planning, focusing on city development, housing for the poor, and heritage preservation.

She advocated for preserving Panchami land, protecting Chitra Theatre, and safeguarding heritage buildings in areas like Poes Garden and Kilpauk Garden.

20) Answer: D

International Tiger Day 2025 is celebrated and observed worldwide as an awareness program on July 29^thwhich brings attention to the declining numbers of the largest of the big cats, is observed.

In 1973, India launched Project Tiger to revive the tiger population.

In 2010, 13 tiger range countries committed to TX2 to double wild tiger numbers by 2025.

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