Current Affairs MCQs for 22 July 2025
Q1. On 22 July 2025, which Union Cabinet‑approved trade agreement was announced to be signed during PM Modi’s UK visit?
प्रश्न 1: 22 जुलाई 2025 को किस देशों के बीच व्यापार समझौते को Union Cabinet ने मंजूरी दी, जिसे PM मोदी की UK यात्रा में साइन किया जा रहा है?
(A) India–EU FTA
(B) India–UK Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement (CETA)
(C) India–Australia FTA
(D) India–USA Trade Initiative
Answer:
(B) India–UK CETA
The Union Cabinet cleared the agreement on 22 July, with signing scheduled in London on 24 July, targeting duty elimination on key exports and boosting bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030
Q2. The Bitra Island takeover plan, triggering protests for indigenous land rights and potential displacement, is located in which Union Territory?
बिट्रा द्वीप अधिग्रहण योजना, जिसने आदिवासी भूमि अधिकारों और संभावित विस्थापन को लेकर विरोध प्रदर्शनों को जन्म दिया है, किस केंद्र शासित प्रदेश में स्थित है?
(A) Andaman & Nicobar
(B) Lakshadweep
(C) Daman & Diu
(D) Puducherry
Answer:
(B) Lakshadweep
The UT administration issued a July 11 notification for land acquisition of Bitra Island for defence purposes, provoking strong local opposition.
Q3. Who assumed charge as the Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission on 21 July 2025?
21 जुलाई 2025 को अटल इनोवेशन मिशन (AIM) के नए मिशन डायरेक्टर के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया?
(A) Rakesh Mashelkar
(B) Deepak Bagla
(C) Anil Sharma
(D) Naina Lal Kidwai
Answer:
(B) Deepak Bagla
Former MD & CEO of Invest India, Deepak Bagla took over AIM leadership to advance the government’s innovation and entrepreneurship agenda.
Q4. The India–UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) aims to eliminate tariffs on key Indian exports such as:
भारत–यूके CETA व्यापार समझौता भारत के किन श्रम-प्रधान निर्यातों पर शुल्क समाप्त करने का लक्ष्य रखता है?
(A) Pharmaceuticals
(B) Electronics
(C) Textiles, leather & footwear
(D) Information Technology services
Answer:
(C) Textiles, leather & footwear
The deal includes tariff removal on labor-intensive Indian exports while reducing UK luxury goods duties such as on whisky and cars.
Q5. Who assumed charge as the Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission on 21 July 2025?
प्रश्न 4: 21 जुलाई 2025 को अटल इनोवेशन मिशन (AIM) के नए मिशन डायरेक्टर के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया?
(A) Rakesh Mashelkar
(B) Deepak Bagla
(C) Anil Sharma
(D) Naina Lal Kidwai
Answer:
(B) Deepak Bagla
Former MD & CEO of Invest India, Deepak Bagla took over AIM leadership to advance the government’s innovation and entrepreneurship agenda
Q6. On 22 July 2025, India formally inducted which combat aircraft into the Army Aviation Corps?
प्रश्न 6. 22 जुलाई 2025 को भारतीय थल सेना की सेवा में किस प्रकार के हवाई हमले हेलिकॉप्टर शामिल किए गए?
(A) HAL Prachand
(B) AH‑64E Apache helicopters
(C) Mi‑35M helicopters
(D) Chinook helicopters
Answer:
(B) AH‑64E Apache helicopters
The Indian Army received its first batch of three AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, delivered to Hindon Air Force Station near Delhi on July 22. These will be deployed to Jodhpur for operations in the western sector.
Q7. What kind of IMD weather advisory was issued for Delhi on 22 July?
Q7. 22 जुलाई 2025 को दिल्ली के लिए IMD (भारतीय मौसम विभाग) द्वारा किस प्रकार की मौसम चेतावनी जारी की गई थी?
(A) Orange alert
(B) Yellow alert
(C) Red alert
(D) No alert issued
Answer:
(B) Yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow rainfall alert for Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, with travel advisories issued by IGI Airport due to monsoon disruption.
Q8. How many Apache helicopters did the Indian Army receive in this first batch on 22 July?
प्रश्न 4. Q8. 22 जुलाई 2025 को भारतीय सेना को पहले बैच में कितने AH‑64E अपाचे अटैक हेलीकॉप्टर प्राप्त हुए?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 6
(D) 8
Answer:
(B) 3
The initial delivery consisted of three AH‑64E Apache helicopters, the first half of a six‑helicopter order from the US, valued at around ₹5,691 crore.
Q9. Where are the newly inducted Apache helicopters expected to be based for operational deployment?
प्रश्न 9. ये नए अपाचे हेलिकॉप्टर कार्यरत सबसे पहले किस स्थान पर तैनात किए जाएंगे?
(A) Pathankot
(B) Leh
(C) Jodhpur
(D) Guwahati
Answer:
(C) Jodhpur
These helicopters are slated to be deployed in the Jodhpur sector, enhancing India’s desert‑terrain strike capability along the western border.
Q10. The new Apache attack helicopters for the Indian Army are often described by Indian officials as “___ in the air”.
प्रश्न 10. ये नए अपाचे हेलिकॉप्टर कार्यरत सबसे पहले किस स्थान पर तैनात किए जाएंगे?
(A) Tanks
(B) Ships
(C) Eagles
(D) Stealth machines
Answer:
(A) Tanks
Equipped with heavy armament and advanced targeting systems, Apaches are commonly termed “tanks in the air” by defense sources.
