Question 1: Banking and Financial Affairs
Which festival caused banks in Shillong to remain closed on 14.07.2025?
A) Durga Puja
B) Beh Deinkhlam
C) Kali Puja
D) Poila Boishakh
Answer: B) Beh Deinkhlam
Banks in Shillong remained closed on 14.07.2025 for Beh Deinkhlam festival, a traditional festival celebrated in Meghalaya.
Question 2: Government Policies
What is the minimum threshold above which government payments will be processed through RBI e-Kuber system from July 16?
A) ₹50,000
B) ₹1,00,000
C) ₹2,00,000
D) Information not specified in the article
Answer: D) Information not specified in the article
The article mentions that government payments above a certain threshold will be processed through RBI e-Kuber system from July 16, but the specific threshold amount is not mentioned.
Question 3: International Relations
Which External Affairs Minister is visiting China for the first time since Galwan clashes?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) S Jaishankar
C) Amit Shah
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: B) S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting China for the first time since the Galwan clashes to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers meeting.
Question 4: Natural Disasters
How many lives were claimed by monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh according to the article?
A) 82
B) 92
C) 102
D) 112
Answer: B) 92
Himachal Pradesh monsoon havoc claimed 92 lives with Mandi district being the worst affected.
Question 5: Business and Economy
Which company is opening its first India showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on July 15?
A) Apple
B) Samsung
C) Tesla
D) BMW
Answer: C) Tesla
Tesla is opening its first India showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on July 15, 2025.
Question 6: International Trade
What percentage tariff did Trump announce on EU and Mexico imports effective August 1?
A) 25%
B) 30%
C) 35%
D) 40%
Answer: B) 30%
Trump announced a 30% tariff on EU and Mexico imports effective August 1.
Question 7: Sports News
Which tennis player won the first Wimbledon title mentioned in the article?
A) Amanda Anisimova
B) Iga Swiatek
C) Serena Williams
D) Simona Halep
Answer: B) Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek claimed her first Wimbledon title with a dominant straight-sets victory over Amanda Anisimova.
Question 8: Infrastructure Development
What is the investment amount for the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway project?
A) ₹11,000 crore
B) ₹12,000 crore
C) ₹13,000 crore
D) ₹14,000 crore
Answer: C) ₹13,000 crore
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is nearing completion with a ₹13,000 crore investment and features Asia’s largest wildlife corridor.
Question 9: Banking Sector
Which bank surplus crossed the ₹4 trillion mark according to the article?
A) Bank deposits
B) Bank liquidity
C) Bank loans
D) Bank capital
Answer: B) Bank liquidity
Bank liquidity surplus crossed the ₹4 trillion mark as mentioned in the banking updates.
Question 10: Technology and Innovation
In which city is the first UPI-powered bank branch launched by Slice?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Bengaluru
Slice launched India’s first UPI-powered bank branch in Bengaluru as part of technology and innovation developments.
Answer Key Summary
B) Beh Deinkhlam
D) Information not specified in the article
B) S Jaishankar
B) 92
C) Tesla
B) 30%
B) Iga Swiatek
C) ₹13,000 crore
B) Bank liquidity
C) Bengaluru
Scoring Guide for Competitive Exams
9-10 Correct: Excellent preparation level
7-8 Correct: Good preparation, minor gaps to fill
5-6 Correct: Average preparation, requires focused study
Below 5: Needs significant improvement in current affairs preparation
This quiz covers essential current affairs topics frequently asked in SSC, Bank PO, UPSC, and other competitive examinations. Regular practice with such current affairs quizzes helps candidates stay updated with the latest developments and improves their chances of success in competitive exams.
