Here is a quiz based on key current affairs from India and around the world in July 2025. The questions cover major events in politics, defense, sports, international relations, and more. Answers are provided at the end.

🌍 National Affairs (India)

1. Who became the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)?
   a) Rakesh Sharma
   b) Subhanshu Shukla
   c) Sunita Williams
   d) Kalpana Chawla

2. Which state launched the ‘Digi-Lakshmi’ scheme to empower urban poor women through digital services?
   a) Kerala
   b) Andhra Pradesh
   c) Tamil Nadu
   d) Karnataka

3. What was the theme of the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives celebrated in July 2025?
   a) “Cooperatives Build a Better World”
   b) “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World”
   c) “Empowering Communities Through Cooperatives”
   d) “Cooperatives for Climate Action”

4. Which bridge, inaugurated in July 2025, is India’s second-longest cable-stayed bridge?
   a) Bhupen Hazarika Bridge
   b) Singadur Bridge
   c) Bogibeel Bridge
   d) Vidyasagar Setu

🌐 International Affairs

5. Which country became the first to officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
   a) China
   b) Russia
   c) Pakistan
   d) Iran

6. Which two countries joined the New Development Bank (NDB) just before the 17th BRICS Summit?
   a) Bangladesh and UAE
   b) Egypt and Algeria
   c) Colombia and Uzbekistan
   d) Argentina and Saudi Arabia

7. Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held in July 2025?
   a) Moscow, Russia
   b) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
   c) Beijing, China
   d) New Delhi, India

8. Which country conferred the ‘Key to the City of Buenos Aires’ on PM Narendra Modi?
   a) Brazil
   b) Mexico
   c) Argentina
   d) Chile

⚔️ Defense and Space

9. Who became the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Navy?
   a) Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia
   b) Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull
   c) Wing Commander Vyomika Singh
   d) Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

10. What is the name of India’s first indigenous diving support ship launched in July 2025?
    a) INS Vikrant
    b) INS Nistar
    c) INS Udaygiri
    d) INS Kolkata

11. Which Martian meteorite, sold for $5.3 million at auction, set a world record?
    a) NWA 16788
    b) ALH 84001
    c) Tissint
    d) Chassigny

🏆 Sports and Awards

12. Who won the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup in July 2025?
    a) Koneru Humpy
    b) Divya Deshmukh
    c) R Vaishali
    d) Dronavalli Harika

13. Which country won the Women’s Euro Cup 2025?
    a) Spain
    b) Germany
    c) England
    d) France

14. Who was awarded the UN Population Award 2025 for her work in preventing sex-selective abortions?
    a) Varsha Deshpande
    b) Suhani Shah
    c) Prajakta Koli
    d) Divya Deshmukh

15. Which sport was confirmed for the LA28 Olympics in T20 format after 128 years?
    a) Baseball
    b) Cricket
    c) Lacrosse
    d) Flag Football

📊 Reports and Indices

16. According to the World Bank, what was India’s Gini Index score, ranking it as the 4th most equal society globally?
    a) 24.1
    b) 25.5
    c) 28.8
    d) 35.7

17. Which city was ranked as the most affordable in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2026?
    a) Seoul
    b) Delhi
    c) Tokyo
    d) Zurich

18. Which city was declared the cleanest in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 for cities with a population over 10 lakh?
    a) Mysuru
    b) Ahmedabad
    c) Bengaluru
    d) Chennai

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✅ Answers

1. b) Subhanshu Shukla

2. b) Andhra Pradesh

3. b) “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World”

4. b) Singadur Bridge

5. b) Russia

6. c) Colombia and Uzbekistan

7. b) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

8. c) Argentina

9. a) Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia

10. b) INS Nistar

11. a) NWA 16788

12. b) Divya Deshmukh

13. c) England

14. a) Varsha Deshpande

15. b) Cricket

16. b) 25.5

17. b) Delhi

18. b) Ahmedabad