CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – JULY 7, 2025
Question 1: What is the new policy repo rate set by RBI in June 2025?
A) 5.00%
B) 5.25%
C) 5.50%
D) 5.75%
Answer: C) 5.50%
The RBI cut the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% in a 5:1 MPC vote decision.
Question 2: Which scheme was launched by ESIC from July 1 to December 31, 2025?
A) SPREE 2025
B) ESIC Connect 2025
C) Employee Shield 2025
D) Social Security Plus 2025
Answer: A) SPREE 2025
ESIC launched the Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE) 2025 to provide immunity from retrospective penalties.
Question 3: What is the approved budget for the Research Development Innovation (RDI) Scheme by the Union Cabinet?
A) Rs 89,771 crore
B) Rs 99,771 crore
C) Rs 109,771 crore
D) Rs 79,771 crore
Answer: B) Rs 99,771 crore
The Union Cabinet approved Rs 99,771 crore RDI Scheme focusing on deep-tech investment in AI, clean energy, biotech, and quantum computing.
Question 4: Who was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India?
A) Justice DY Chandrachud
B) Justice BR Gavai
C) Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
D) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
Answer: B) Justice BR Gavai
Justice BR Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India in June 2025.
Question 5: Which Indian cricketer created history with a record-breaking Test performance against England?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Shubman Gill
D) KL Rahul
Answer: C) Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill created history with a record-breaking Test performance, leading India to their first-ever Test victory at Edgbaston.
Question 6: What was India’s CPI inflation rate in May 2025?
A) 2.82%
B) 3.20%
C) 2.95%
D) 3.15%
Answer: A) 2.82%
CPI inflation dropped to 2.82% in May 2025, the lowest since February 2019.
Question 7: When is the SSC CGL Tier-I examination scheduled for 2025?
A) August 1-15, 2025
B) August 13-30, 2025
C) September 1-15, 2025
D) July 20-31, 2025
Answer: B) August 13-30, 2025
SSC CGL Tier-I examination is scheduled for August 13-30, 2025 according to the SSC Calendar 2025-26.
Question 8: Which athlete set a new national record in the 100m sprint with 10.18 seconds?
A) Hima Das
B) Dutee Chand
C) Animesh Kujur
D) Amoj Jacob
Answer: C) Animesh Kujur
Animesh Kujur set a new national record with 10.18 seconds in the 100m sprint, becoming the first Indian to hold both 100m and 200m national records.
Question 9: What is the registration deadline for SBI PO 2025?
A) July 10, 2025
B) July 14, 2025
C) July 21, 2025
D) July 31, 2025
Answer: B) July 14, 2025
SBI PO 2025 registrations are open from June 24 to July 14, 2025.
Question 10: Which international summit did Prime Minister Modi attend during his Argentina visit?
A) G20 Summit
B) BRICS Summit
C) High-level international summit
D) Climate Change Summit
Answer: C) High-level international summit
Prime Minister Modi participated in high-level international summit discussions during his official visit to Argentina, focusing on bilateral cooperation in defense, trade, and energy.
Answer Key Summary:
C) 5.50%
A) SPREE 2025
B) Rs 99,771 crore
B) Justice BR Gavai
C) Shubman Gill
A) 2.82%
B) August 13-30, 2025
C) Animesh Kujur
B) July 14, 2025
C) High-level international summit
Scoring Guide:
9-10 Correct: Excellent preparation level
7-8 Correct: Good preparation, need minor improvements
5-6 Correct: Average preparation, focus on current affairs
Below 5: Need intensive current affairs study
This quiz covers essential topics from banking and financial sector updates, government policies, sports achievements, international relations, and competitive exam schedules that are frequently asked in SSC, Bank PO, UPSC, and other government job examinations in India.
