Current Affairs Quiz – 16.07.2025
Instructions:
Each question carries 1 mark
There is no negative marking
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options
Total Questions: 10
Time: 10 minutes
Question 1
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) from July 15, 2025?
a) Sanjay Kaul
b) R Doraiswamy
c) Sonali Mishra
d) Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat
Answer: b) R Doraiswamy
Explanation: R Doraiswamy has been appointed as MD & CEO of LIC from July 15, 2025, with his term lasting until August 28, 2028. He brings over 38 years of experience in LIC and previously served as Executive Director for IT and Software Development1.
Question 2
Which bank has been ranked 4th on the Global IPO Offering League Table in the first half of 2025?
a) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
b) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
c) Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)
d) India International Exchange (INX)
Answer: b) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Explanation: According to S&P data, the National Stock Exchange has been ranked 4th on the Global IPO Offering League Table in the first half of calendar year 20251.
Question 3
What was the retail inflation rate in India for June 2025?
a) 2.5%
b) 2.1%
c) 1.9%
d) 3.2%
Answer: b) 2.1%
Explanation: Retail inflation dropped to 2.1% in June 2025, marking the lowest level since 2018. This was accompanied by a decline in food prices including vegetables by 19% and pulses by 12%1.
Question 4
Which Indian astronaut recently returned from an 18-day space mission aboard the International Space Station?
a) Rakesh Sharma
b) Kalpana Chawla
c) Shubhanshu Shukla
d) Sunita Williams
Answer: c) Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla safely returned to Earth after completing an 18-day space mission aboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission1.
Question 5
Who has become India’s 87th Chess Grandmaster?
a) Harikrishnan A. Ra.
b) Viswanathan Anand
c) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
d) Arjun Erigaisi
Answer: a) Harikrishnan A. Ra.
Explanation: Tamil Nadu’s Harikrishnan A. Ra. has achieved the prestigious title of India’s 87th Chess Grandmaster1.
Question 6
The RBI has issued new directions on prepayment charges for loans effective from which date?
a) July 1, 2025
b) July 2, 2025
c) July 15, 2025
d) July 16, 2025
Answer: b) July 2, 2025
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has issued new directions on prepayment charges for loans, effective from July 2, 2025. The new rules prohibit levying prepayment charges on floating rate loans for individuals and MSEs1.
Question 7
Which football club won the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
a) Manchester City
b) Real Madrid
c) Chelsea FC
d) Paris Saint-Germain
Answer: c) Chelsea FC
Explanation: Chelsea Football Club has won the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025, defeating other top clubs in this prestigious tournament1.
Question 8
What is the total investment amount announced by Cypriot shipping firms in the Indian shipping sector?
a) Rs 8,000 crore
b) Rs 10,000 crore
c) Rs 12,000 crore
d) Rs 15,000 crore
Answer: b) Rs 10,000 crore
Explanation: Cypriot shipping firms have announced a significant investment of Rs 10,000 crore in the Indian shipping sector1.
Question 9
Which state’s Chief Minister inaugurated India’s first Aqua Tech Park?
a) Kerala
b) West Bengal
c) Assam
d) Odisha
Answer: c) Assam
Explanation: Assam Chief Minister has inaugurated India’s first Aqua Tech Park to boost the fishery sector, marking a significant milestone in aquaculture development1.
Question 10
From July 16, 2025, major government payments will be processed through which system?
a) RTGS
b) NEFT
c) RBI e-Kuber
d) UPI
Answer: c) RBI e-Kuber
Explanation: From July 16, 2025, major government payments will be processed through the RBI e-Kuber system, enhancing transaction efficiency1.
Answer Key
b) R Doraiswamy
b) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
b) 2.1%
c) Shubhanshu Shukla
a) Harikrishnan A. Ra.
b) July 2, 2025
c) Chelsea FC
b) Rs 10,000 crore
c) Assam
c) RBI e-Kuber
Scoring Guide
9-10 Correct: Excellent preparation level
7-8 Correct: Good preparation level
5-6 Correct: Average preparation level
Below 5: Requires more focused study
Note: This quiz is based on the current affairs of July 16, 2025, and is designed to help candidates preparing for SSC, Bank PO, UPSC, and other competitive examinations. Regular practice with such quizzes helps improve general awareness and current affairs knowledge essential for competitive exams.
