Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 26th July 2025
1. Where was India's first hydrogen-powered train coach successfully tested?
Correct Answer: B) Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
India achieved a green technology milestone by successfully testing its first hydrogen-powered train coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. This initiative is part of the 'Hydrogen for Heritage' scheme.
2. What was commemorated by the India-Maldives stamp release?
Correct Answer: B) 60 years of diplomatic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu unveiled commemorative stamps to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and Maldives.
3. What tree sapling did PM Modi gift to King Charles III under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign?
Correct Answer: C) Sonoma dove tree
PM Modi presented a Sonoma dove tree sapling to King Charles III during his visit to the Sandringham Estate as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
4. What is the monthly financial assistance amount for unemployed women under Madhya Pradesh's new scheme?
Correct Answer: C) ₹6,000
The Madhya Pradesh government announced ₹6,000 per month for unemployed women and ₹5,000 for men, linked to internships in registered industries.
5. How much Line of Credit did India extend to Maldives recently?
Correct Answer: C) ₹4,850 crore
India extended a ₹4,850 crore Line of Credit to Maldives as part of its "Neighbourhood First" and "MAHASAGAR" policies.
6. Who won the GP Birla Memorial Award 2025?
Correct Answer: B) Dr. V Narayanan
ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan won the GP Birla Memorial Award for his work in cryogenic propulsion systems and key missions like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan.
7. Who became the first woman Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU?
Correct Answer: B) Prof. Uma Kanjilal
Prof Uma Kanjilal was appointed as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU since its founding in 1985, bringing 36+ years of experience in Open and Distance Learning.
8. Where is the India-Singapore joint military exercise 'Bold Kurukshetra 2025' being held?
Correct Answer: B) Jodhpur
The 'Bold Kurukshetra 2025' military exercise between India and Singapore is being held in Jodhpur, focusing on urban warfare and counter-terrorism.
9. Who became the second-highest run scorer in Test cricket recently?
Correct Answer: B) Joe Root
Joe Root became the second-highest run scorer in Test cricket with over 11,000 runs, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar.
10. Who defeated Pankaj Advani in the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship final?
Correct Answer: A) Riley Powell
16-year-old Riley Powell of Wales defeated Pankaj Advani 5-4 in the final at Manama, Bahrain, denying Advani his 29th world title on his 40th birthday.
11. Where is the world's largest mangrove forest located?
Correct Answer: B) Sundarbans (India-Bangladesh)
The Sundarbans, shared between India and Bangladesh, is the world's largest mangrove forest, celebrated on World Mangrove Day (July 26).
12. Which Indian archers won India's first gold at FISU World University Games 2025?
Correct Answer: B) Parneet Kaur and Kushal Dalal
Parneet Kaur and Kushal Dalal secured India's first gold in the compound mixed team archery at the FISU World University Games 2025.
