Important Appointments July 2025 – Part 2 Current Affairs Quiz

Q: On which date did Jagdeep Dhankhar resign as Vice President of India?

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, 2025, with immediate effect, citing medical advice.

Q: Who assumed charge as Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) at NITI Aayog on 21 July 2025?

21 Jul 2025, NITI Aayog announced Deepak Bagla took charge as Mission Director, AIM.

Second set of July 2025 current affairs: 25 MCQs on key national & international appointments with explanations and reliable sources.

Important Appointments July 2025 – Part 2 brings 25 high MCQs on the month’s most important appointments and resignations from India and abroad. You’ll cover Haryana & Goa Governors, Ladakh LG, IRDAI Chairman, RBI ED, CBDT re-appointment, FSIB extension, ICC CEO, AIIB President, HUL’s first woman MD & CEO, plus key corporate moves at BMW/Renault India and Zomato/Eternal, along with ASSOCHAM, BRICS CCI Women’s Wing, UNGC Network India, the Rwanda PM, and more.

Every question includes an exam-focused explanation, and at least one reliable source link. Attempt first, then review solutions and perfect for daily revision.

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Q1) Who was appointed as the new Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), succeeding Ravi Sinha?

(a) Parag Jain
(b) K. P. Raghuvanshi
(c) Samant Goel
(d) Anil Dhasmana

Explanation: Parag Jain (IPS, 1989 batch) was appointed R&AW Secretary with a two-year tenure from 1 Jul 2025; before elevation he headed the Aviation Research Centre (ARC), RAW’s technical wing.

Source: indianexpress.com

Q2) Who was appointed to the Board of Directors of the U.S.–India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and as a member of its Executive Committee in July 2025?

(a) Uday Kotak
(b) N. Chandrasekaran
(c) Kumar Mangalam Birla
(d) Gautam Adani

Explanation: On 11 Jul 2025, USISPF announced that Kumar Mangalam Birla (Chairman, Aditya Birla Group) joined its Board of Directors and the Board’s Executive Committee (Washington, D.C.).

Source: usispf.org

Q3) Under which constitutional provision can the Vice President resign, and to whom must the letter be addressed?

(a) Article 64; Prime Minister
(b) Article 91; Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Article 67(a); President of India
(d) Article 66(1); Chief Justice of India

Explanation: Article 67(a) states a Vice-President may resign by writing under his hand addressed to the President.

Source: indiankanoon.org

Q4) Who was elected President of the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI) for the 2025–2027 term?

(a) Nitin Prasad
(b) Vaishali Nigam Sinha
(c) Shashi Shanker
(d) Arun Kumar Singh

Explanation: Vaishali Nigam Sinha (Co-Founder & Chairperson–Sustainability, ReNew) was elected UNGCNI President for 2025–27; first private-sector leader in over two decades to head the Indian network.

Source: www.fortuneindia.com

Q5) Who was re-appointed as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for a one-year term effective 1 July 2025?

(a) P. C. Mody
(b) Nitin Gupta
(c) Ravi Agrawal
(d) Sushil Chandra

Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet re-appointed Ravi Agrawal (IRS, 1988 batch) as CBDT Chairman on a contract basis for one year—01 Jul 2025 to 30 Jun 2026.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Q6) Who was appointed Prime Minister of Rwanda by President Paul Kagame on 24 July 2025?

(a) Edouard Ngirente
(b) Uzziel Ndagijimana
(c) Vincent Biruta
(d) Justin Nsengiyumva

Explanation: On 24 Jul 2025, President Paul Kagame appointed Justin Nsengiyumva (Deputy Governor, National Bank of Rwanda) as Prime Minister, replacing Édouard Ngirente.

Source: www.reuters.com

Q7) ACC approved a one-year extension for the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) leadership. Who continues as its part-time Chairperson (extension effective from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026)?

(a) Vinod Rai
(b) Hasmukh Adhia
(c) Rajiv Kumar
(d) Bhanu Pratap Sharma

Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet extended FSIB leadership by one year (1 Jul 2025–30 Jun 2026). Bhanu Pratap Sharma continues as part-time Chairperson; the six part-time members with extended terms are Animesh Chauhan, Deepak Singhal, Shailendra Bhandari, Usha Sangwan, A. V. Girija Kumar, Sujay Banarji. FSIB is the Centre’s headhunter for top posts in PSBs/financial institutions and public-sector insurers; it replaced the Banks Board Bureau in 2022.

Source: bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Q8) After his resignation, Jagdeep Dhankhar became the ___ Vice President in India’s history to step down before completing a full term.

(a) 4th
(b) 1st
(c) 3rd
(d) 2nd

Explanation: Only V. V. Giri (1969) and R. Venkataraman (1987) had resigned mid-term earlier; Dhankhar is the third.

Source: www.indiatoday.in

Q9) Who was elected President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) during its 10th Annual Meeting, with a five-year term beginning 16 January 2026, succeeding Jin Liqun?

(a) Zou Jiayi
(b) Ilan Goldfajn
(c) Masatsugu Asakawa
(d) Takehiko Nakao

Explanation: AIIB’s Board of Governors elected Zou Jiayi as the next President; five-year term starts 16 Jan 2026, succeeding Jin Liqun; decision announced at the 10th Annual Meeting.

Source: www.aiib.org

Q10) Who was appointed as the Governor of Goa on 14 July 2025?

(a) Satya Pal Malik
(b) S. C. Jamir
(c) Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
(d) P. S. Sreedharan Pillai

Explanation: Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju was appointed Governor of Goa, replacing P. S. Sreedharan Pillai; effective on assumption of charge. State fact: Goa’s capital is Panaji (Panjim).

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q11) Who was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 7 July 2025, replacing Geoff Allardice?

(a) Tom Harrison
(b) Manu Sawhney
(c) Sanjog Gupta
(d) Wasim Khan

Explanation: On 7 Jul 2025, the ICC named Sanjog Gupta as its seventh CEO, replacing Geoff Allardice who stepped down in January 2025; the appointment took effect the same day.

Source: www.icc-cricket.com

Q12) Who assumed charge as Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) at NITI Aayog on 21 July 2025?

(a) Deepak Bagla
(b) Ramesh Chand
(c) Amitabh Kant
(d) Chintan Vaishnav

Explanation: 21 Jul 2025—NITI Aayog announced Deepak Bagla took charge as Mission Director, AIM, succeeding Dr. Chintan Vaishnav (appointed in 2021).

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q13) Who was appointed as Hindustan Unilever’s first woman MD & CEO for a five-year term effective 1 August 2025, succeeding Rohit Jawa?

(a) Priya Nair
(b) Ritesh Tiwari
(c) Sanjiv Mehta
(d) Nitin Paranjpe

Explanation: HUL named Priya Nair as MD & CEO for five years, effective 1 Aug 2025, succeeding Rohit Jawa; she becomes the first woman to lead HUL.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Q14) Who was appointed Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India effective 1 July 2025?

(a) Kesavan Ramachandran
(b) R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao
(c) P. Vasudevan
(d) Indranil Bhattacharyya

Explanation: RBI appointed Kesavan Ramachandran as Executive Director with effect from 1 Jul 2025; as ED he oversees the Department of Regulation – Prudential Regulation Division; earlier Principal Chief GM, Risk Monitoring Department.

Source: m.economictimes.com

Q15) Who was appointed Co-President of the BRICS CCI Women’s Wing for the 2025–27 term?

(a) Smriti Irani
(b) Rituparna Chakraborty
(c) Priyanka Kakkar
(d) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Explanation: Jul 4, 2025—BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry appointed Priyanka Kakkar (AAP’s Chief National Spokesperson) as Co-President of its Women’s Wing.

Source: www.devdiscourse.com

Q16) Who was appointed Senior Vice President of ASSOCHAM in July 2025?

(a) Nirmal K. Minda
(b) Ajay Singh
(c) Amitabh Chaudhry
(d) Sanjay Nayar

Explanation: ASSOCHAM’s leadership roster lists Nirmal Kumar Minda as Nominated Senior Vice President, alongside Sanjay Nayar (President) and Amitabh Chaudhry (Nominated Vice President).

Source: www.assocham.org

Q17) Who was appointed President & CEO of BMW Group India, effective 1 September 2025?

(a) Hardeep Singh Brar
(b) Vikram Pawah
(c) Arlindo Teixeira
(d) Rudratej Singh

Explanation: BMW Group India announced Hardeep Singh Brar as President & CEO, effective 1 Sep 2025; he succeeds Vikram Pawah, who moves to lead BMW Group Australia & New Zealand.

Source: www.press.bmwgroup.com

Q18) Who was appointed as the Governor of Haryana in the 14 July 2025 reshuffle?

(a) Bandaru Dattatreya
(b) T. V. Somanathan
(c) Ashim Kumar Ghosh
(d) Jagdeep Dhankhar

Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu appointed Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh as Governor of Haryana; effective on assuming office. State fact: Haryana’s capital is Chandigarh (also Punjab’s capital).

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q19) Who became the Indian Navy’s first woman fighter pilot, receiving ‘Wings of Gold’ on 3 July 2025 at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam?

(a) Harita Kaur Deol
(b) Shivangi Singh
(c) Shubhangi Swaroop
(d) Aastha Poonia

Explanation: At the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at INS Dega (Visakhapatnam) on 3 Jul 2025, SLt Aastha Poonia received ‘Wings of Gold’ from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli (ACNS–Air), becoming the first woman streamed into the fighter branch of Naval Aviation; she was winged alongside Lt Atul Kumar Dhull.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q20) Who was appointed as the new Chairman of IRDAI by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on 24 July 2025, and what is the tenure?

(a) Ajay Seth; 3 years or until age 65 (whichever earlier)
(b) Sanjeev Sanyal; 5 years or until age 60
(c) T. V. Somanathan; 2 years fixed
(d) Debasish Panda; 3 years fixed

Explanation: ACC appointed Ajay Seth as IRDAI Chairman on 24 Jul 2025 for a three-year term or until he turns 65, whichever earlier.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Q21) Who was appointed CEO of Renault Group India on 21 July 2025 (effective 1 September 2025)?

(a) Luca de Meo
(b) Venkatram Mamillapalle
(c) Stephane Deblaise
(d) Francois Provost

Explanation: Renault Group named Stephane Deblaise CEO for India, effective 1 Sep 2025; he will report to François Provost, while Venkatram Mamillapalle continues as MD of Renault India Pvt. Ltd.

Source: www.motownindia.com

Q22) Who was appointed CEO of Eternal’s (Zomato’s parent) food ordering & delivery business in July 2025?

(a) Albinder Dhindsa
(b) Aditya Mangla
(c) Rakesh Ranjan
(d) Akshant Goyal

Explanation: Eternal informed stock exchanges that Aditya Mangla was approved by the Board on 6 Jul 2025 as CEO – food ordering & delivery for a two-year term, succeeding Rakesh Ranjan.

Source: www.livemint.com

Q23) Who was appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh on 14 July 2025?

(a) Kavinder Gupta
(b) B. D. Mishra
(c) Bandaru Dattatreya
(d) P. S. Sreedharan Pillai

Explanation: 14 Jul 2025—President’s Secretariat press communiqué named Kavinder Gupta as LG of Ladakh (after Brig. B. D. Mishra’s resignation). UT facts: Ladakh has two districts—Leh and Kargil—with HQ at Leh.

Source: presidentofindia.nic.in

Q24) On which date did Jagdeep Dhankhar resign as Vice President of India?

(a) July 18, 2025
(b) July 25, 2025
(c) July 21, 2025
(d) August 1, 2025

Explanation: He resigned on July 21, 2025, with immediate effect, by letter to President Droupadi Murmu, citing medical advice.

Source: vicepresidentofindia.nic.in

Q25) Who was re-elected as President of the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) on 2 July 2025?

(a) Govind Sharma
(b) Sudhanshu Mittal
(c) Upkar Singh Virk
(d) Rajeev Mehta

Explanation: KKFI announced its new governing body after elections at KKFI HQ, New Delhi (2 Jul 2025): Sudhanshu Mittal re-elected President; Upkar Singh Virk elected General Secretary.

Source: www.newsonair.gov.in

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