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Daily Current Affairs
25 July June, 2025
1. What is the primary purpose of the eShram portal launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment?
A. To monitor industrial pollution levels
B. To track employment in the private sector
C. To create a national database for unorganised workers
D. To register start-ups and MSMEs
E. To offer free medical aid to farmers
Answer: C. To create a national database for unorganised workers
Explanation: The eShram portal was launched to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW), assigning them a Universal Account Number (UAN) to access welfare schemes.
2. Which agreement, signed in 2025, provides Indian exports zero-duty access on 99% tariff lines to the UK?
A. Indo-UK Trade Deal
B. CETA – Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
C. Brexit Trade Accord
D. Indo-British Bilateral Pact
E. Vision 2030 Agreement
Answer: B. CETA – Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
Explanation: The India–UK CETA signed in July 2025 allows 99% of Indian exports duty-free access and includes provisions on trade, services, skilled mobility, and social security.
3. Which initiative promotes informal science education through Science Centres, Planetariums, and Innovation Hubs in India?
A. Atal Innovation Mission
B. NISHTHA
C. SPoCS
D. SEED Programme
E. Vigyan Path
Answer: C. SPoCS
Explanation: The Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS) fosters scientific temper by establishing Science Cities, Centres, Innovation Hubs, and Planetariums under the Ministry of Culture.
4. Who has been appointed Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) in 2025?
A. Raghuram Rajan
B. Nitin Gupta
C. Ajay Kumar Srivastava
D. Urjit Patel
E. Shaktikanta Das
Answer: B. Nitin Gupta
Explanation: Retired IRS officer and former CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta has been appointed Chairperson of NFRA, India’s top regulator for auditing and financial reporting.
5. NSDL’s IPO scheduled for July 30, 2025, will make it the:
A. First stock exchange to list in India
B. First insurance company to go public
C. Second depository to be listed in India
D. Largest IPO in Indian history
E. Third fintech unicorn IPO
Answer: C. Second depository to be listed in India
Explanation: NSDL will be the second depository listed after CDSL, as per SEBI’s regulation for transparency and public participation in market infrastructure institutions.
6. What is the purpose of PayPal World launched in 2025?
A. Launch a new digital currency
B. Offer crypto trading services
C. Create a unified global payment and wallet platform
D. Replace UPI in India
E. Provide cross-border stock trading services
Answer: C. Create a unified global payment and wallet platform
Explanation: PayPal World is a unified global digital wallet and payment platform to streamline cross-border transactions and integrate services like Venmo and UPI.
7. What was the reason for the HKMA’s fine on Indian Overseas Bank’s Hong Kong branch?
A. Insider trading
B. High-risk lending practices
C. Breach of capital adequacy ratio
D. AML/CTF compliance violations
E. Tax evasion
Answer: D. AML/CTF compliance violations
Explanation: The HKMA fined IOB’s HK branch HK$850,000 for failing to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) rules.
8. What is one of the key recommendations made by the Parliamentary Panel to promote organic farming?
A. Increase GST on chemical fertilizers
B. Remove KVKs from organic research
C. Introduce a carbon tax on farming
D. Provide MSP for organic crops
E. Discontinue PM-Kisan for organic farmers
Answer: D. Provide MSP for organic crops
Explanation: The committee recommended institutionalizing MSP for organic crops with a 20–30% premium to incentivize natural and sustainable farming practices.
9. Which component of PMKSY focuses on promoting micro-irrigation techniques?
A. AIBP
B. HKKP
C. RRR
D. WDC
E. PDMC
Answer: E. PDMC
Explanation: The “Per Drop More Crop” (PDMC) component promotes micro-irrigation methods like drip and sprinkler systems to enhance water-use efficiency.
10. What is the main aim of the Watershed Development Component (WDC) under PMKSY?
A. Increase fertilizer usage
B. Promote commercial farming
C. Restore ecological balance in rainfed regions
D. Improve ground water quality
E. Monitor dam safety
Answer: C. Restore ecological balance in rainfed regions
Explanation: WDC aims to restore ecological balance and enhance productivity in rainfed areas by improving land and water conservation practices.
