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Daily Current Affairs
27 & 28 July, 2025
1. Which of the following correctly describes the NISAR mission jointly developed by NASA and ISRO?
A) A Mars Rover program focused on atmospheric sampling
B) A deep-sea sonar project for ocean mapping
C) A synthetic aperture radar satellite for Earth observation
D) An asteroid mining simulation program
E) A lunar colonization initiative
Answer: C) A synthetic aperture radar satellite for Earth observation
Explanation: NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth-observation mission using dual-frequency SAR to monitor changes in Earth’s surface, like biomass, glaciers, and earthquakes.
2. Sohrai Art, recently showcased at Kala Utsav 2025, is primarily practiced by which tribal communities?
A) Bhil, Meena, Gondi
B) Santhal, Munda, Oraon
C) Khasi, Mizo, Naga
D) Gond, Baiga, Bhutia
E) Toda, Kurumba, Badaga
Answer: B) Santhal, Munda, Oraon
Explanation: Sohrai Art is a ritual mural painting tradition by Santhal, Munda, and Oraon tribes in Jharkhand, symbolizing agrarian life and spiritual ecology.
3. The 14th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra was held in which Indian city?
A) Pune
B) Hyderabad
C) Jodhpur
D) Visakhapatnam
E) Bhopal
Answer: C) Jodhpur
Explanation: Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, a bilateral military exercise between India and Singapore, took place in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, focusing on mechanised warfare and peacekeeping drills.
4. What is the major threat to the survival of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB)?
A) Industrial waste
B) Genetic mutation
C) Powerline collisions
D) Deforestation in the Himalayas
E) Forest fires
Answer: C) Powerline collisions
Explanation: The critically endangered GIB faces frequent deaths due to collisions with high-tension power lines, prompting calls for designated “power corridors.”
5. What was the RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI Index) score for the year ending March 2025?
A) 53.2
B) 59.8
C) 62.5
D) 67.0
E) 70.4
Answer: D) 67.0
Explanation: RBI reported a Financial Inclusion Index of 67.0 in March 2025, reflecting improvement driven largely by usage and quality of financial services.
6. What major challenge do rural customers face during the re-KYC process according to RBI norms?
A) Lack of biometric systems
B) Requirement of physical visits despite no change in details
C) Non-availability of PAN
D) Unstable network connections only
E) Poor infrastructure in cities
Answer: B) Requirement of physical visits despite no change in details
Explanation: Although RBI allows digital re-KYC for low-risk accounts, many banks still demand physical visits and unnecessary document submissions, creating hardship in rural areas.
7. What is one of the key regulatory demands made by India’s Payment Banks to improve profitability?
A) Permission to issue credit cards
B) Establishment of ATMs in rural zones
C) Reduction of SLR from 75% to 65%
D) Mandatory insurance services
E) Linking all accounts to mutual funds
Answer: C) Reduction of SLR from 75% to 65%
Explanation: Payment banks requested a reduction in the Statutory Liquidity Ratio to increase investment flexibility and improve net interest margins.
8. What innovative feature did Federal Bank introduce for e-commerce card payments?
A) Voice-based authentication
B) Real-time location tracking
C) Biometric authentication (fingerprint/face ID)
D) Blockchain-enabled billing
E) QR-code-based card scanning
Answer: C) Biometric authentication (fingerprint/face ID)
Explanation: Federal Bank introduced India’s first biometric-based authentication for online transactions, replacing OTPs and ensuring faster and safer checkouts.
9. What is the estimated contribution of horticulture to India’s agriculture Gross Value Added (GVA)?
A) 15%
B) 22%
C) 28%
D) 33%
E) 40%
Answer: D) 33%
Explanation: As per IBEF 2024, horticulture contributes approximately 33% to India’s agricultural GVA, making it vital for the country’s agri-economy.
10. Which technology is used in smart farming to detect crop health and soil conditions even during cloudy weather?
A) GPS
B) Thermal cameras
C) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
D) Wi-Fi Mesh Sensors
E) Drone lasers
Answer: C) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Explanation: SAR technology is used in smart farming to detect moisture, waterlogging, and crop conditions under all weather conditions, including cloud cover.
