Important Awards July 2025 Quiz: Winners & Honours

Q: Who won the PEN Pinter Prize 2025?

English PEN announced Leila Aboulela as the 2025 laureate. She will receive the prize at the British Library.

The Important Awards July 2025 Quiz covers Major government and national recognitions. Indian Navy investiture at Nausena Bhawan, Digital Payments Awards at Vigyan Bhawan, ODOP Awards in New Delhi, Handloom Awards list, and ICAR honours for farm innovation.

Important Awards July 2025 Quiz: Winners & Honours — Important Awards July 2025 Quiz

Next comes global culture and institutions. PEN Pinter Prize, TIME creators pick, the United Nations Population Award, the Mental Health Award in Bangkok, and a Walk of Fame class with an Indian star.

Sports and finance also feature. Check the Poligras Magic Skill Award in hockey, cleanliness rankings, and a global consumer bank title for SBI. Each adds a likely exam point with context.

Attempt the questions first, then read the notes with sources. Revise tricky numbers and venues.

Explanations : Important Awards July 2025 Quiz

Q1) Who won the PEN Pinter Prize 2025?

(a) Nadifa Mohamed
(b) Mona Arshi
(c) Arundhati Roy
(d) Leila Aboulela

Explanation: English PEN announced Leila Aboulela as the 2025 laureate on 9 July 2025 at its Summer Party in London. She will receive the prize at the British Library on 10 October 2025, where she will also announce the Writer of Courage with whom the prize is shared.

Source: www.englishpen.org

Q2) Who topped the inaugural Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U30 List 2025 released on 17 July 2025?

(a) Nikhil Kamath & Ritesh Agarwal
(b) Aadit Palicha & Kaivalya Vohra (Zepto)
(c) Pulkit Jain & Gaurav Munjal
(d) Aman Gupta & Peyush Bansal

Explanation: Avendus Wealth and Hurun India unveiled the first U30 List 2025, recognising 79 entrepreneurs aged 30 or under; Zepto co-founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra (both 22) took the top spot.

Source: www.avendus.com

Q3) At the National One District One Product (ODOP) Awards 2024 ceremony in New Delhi (14 July 2025), how many awards were conferred?

(a) 34
(b) 24
(c) 40
(d) 29

Explanation: DPIIT (Ministry of Commerce & Industry) hosted the second edition of the ODOP Awards in New Delhi, presenting 34 awards across three categories—Districts, States/UTs, and Indian Missions Abroad. Andhra Pradesh featured prominently with multiple district wins alongside a state-level honour.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q4) Who became the first Indian to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award 2024–25 (FIH Hockey Pro League), recognised for a solo strike against the Netherlands?

(a) Salima Tete
(b) Deepika Sehrawat
(c) Navneet Kaur
(d) Patricia Álvarez

Explanation: The International Hockey Federation announced Deepika Sehrawat as the women’s winner of the Poligras Magic Skill Award 2024–25, decided by a global fan vote. Her award-winning moment was a solo goal versus Netherlands during the Bhubaneswar leg of the Pro League. Belgium’s Victor Wegnez won in the men’s category.

Source: www.fih.hockey

Q5) Who was named to the Hollywood Walk of Fame – Class of 2026 (Motion Pictures), becoming the first Indian actress to receive a star?

(a) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
(b) Deepika Padukone
(c) Priyanka Chopra Jonas
(d) Freida Pinto

Explanation: The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the Walk of Fame Class of 2026 on July 2, 2025; Deepika Padukone was selected in the Motion Pictures category, with the committee’s choices made on June 20, 2025 and ratified on June 25, 2025. Recipients have two years to schedule their star ceremonies.

Source: walkoffame.com

Q6) In Forbes’ “50 Richest Self-Made Women on Earth (2025)”, which Indian entries—and their ranks—are correct?

(a) Isha Ambani (31) & Roshni Nadar (32)
(b) Falguni Nayar (29) & Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (30)
(c) Falguni Nayar (31) & Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (32)
(d) Falguni Nayar (32) & Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (31)

Explanation: Forbes’ inaugural global list (June 2025) placed Falguni Nayar at #31 and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw at #32. The list is topped by Swiss shipping magnate Rafaela Aponte-Diamant.

Source: www.forbes.com

Q7) Who is the only Indian named on TIME’s inaugural TIME100 Creators list (2025) announced on 9 July 2025?

(a) Kusha Kapila
(b) Ashish Chanchlani
(c) Jay Shetty
(d) Prajakta Koli (MostlySane)

Explanation: TIME unveiled its first-ever TIME100 Creators on 9 July 2025. The list features global digital voices across platforms; Prajakta Koli is the sole Indian included (others like Jay Shetty are Indian-origin but not India-based). She appears in the Entertainment category, with a profile published by TIME alongside the full list.

Source: time.com

Q8) Who won the 2025 United Nations Population Award in the individual category?

(a) Indira Jaising
(b) Varsha Deshpande
(c) Vandana Shiva
(d) Ela Bhatt

Explanation: The UNFPA announced Varsha Deshpande—founder of the Dalit Mahila Vikas Mandal (DMVM)—as the 2025 individual laureate; the institutional award went to the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP). Deshpande is the third Indian to receive this honour after Indira Gandhi (1983) and J. R. D. Tata (1992).

Source: www.unfpa.org

Q9) The Digital Payments Awards 2024–25 ceremony (MoF/DFS) in June 2025 was held at which venue, and how many awards were presented?

(a) Pragati Maidan — 18
(b) Vigyan Bhawan — 21
(c) Bharat Mandapam — 30
(d) India Habitat Centre — 24

Explanation: The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, hosted the Digital Payments Awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 18 June 2025. 21 awards were presented to top-performing banks and fintechs; the event was graced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Pankaj Chaudhary.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q10) Which EFTA member completed its ratification of the India–EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), paving the way for the pact to come into force around October 2025?

(a) Norway
(b) Switzerland
(c) Liechtenstein
(d) Iceland

Explanation: Switzerland finished its domestic ratification process for TEPA, completing ratifications across all four EFTA states; the agreement is slated to take effect in October 2025 and is intended to lower trade barriers and boost investment flows between India and EFTA.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Q11) Who was appointed Senior Vice President of ASSOCHAM (FY 2025–26)?

(a) Amitabh Chaudhry
(b) Uday Kotak
(c) Nirmal K. Minda
(d) Sanjay Nayar

Explanation: At ASSOCHAM’s first Managing Committee meeting for FY 2025–26 (24 July 2025, Mumbai), the chamber announced Nirmal K. Minda (Executive Chairman, Uno Minda) as Senior Vice President. It also said Amitabh Chaudhry (MD & CEO, Axis Bank) will be Vice President, subject to RBI approval. The announcement was made by ASSOCHAM President Sanjay Nayar; by convention, the Senior VP is next in line to take over as President.

Q12) At the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 (Geneva), which Indian initiative was named a “WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion,” and under which Action Line category?

(a) eSanjeevani — E-Health
(b) UMANG — ICT Applications: E-Government
(c) ‘Meri Panchayat’ app — Cultural Diversity & Identity, Linguistic Diversity & Local Content
(d) DigiLocker — Access to Information & Knowledge

Explanation: India’s Meri Panchayat mobile app (MoPR & NIC) was declared a WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion. The certificate was presented in New Delhi after the WSIS+20 Forum (7–11 July 2025, Palexpo, Geneva). The app’s award is specifically under the Action Line “Cultural Diversity & Identity, Linguistic Diversity & Local Content.”

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q13) In Travel + Leisure’s “Readers’ 10 Favorite International Airports (2025)”, which pairing is correct?

(a) Doha Hamad ranked #1; Mumbai’s CSMIA ranked #10
(b) Singapore Changi ranked #1; Mumbai’s CSMIA ranked #8
(c) Istanbul Airport ranked #1; Delhi’s IGIA ranked #9
(d) Istanbul Airport ranked #1; Mumbai’s CSMIA ranked #9

Explanation: In the 2025 list, Istanbul Airport topped the rankings (score 98.57) and Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport placed 9th (score 84.23). It’s Istanbul’s second straight year at No. 1.

Source: www.travelandleisure.com

Q14) Which state launched India’s first mining tourism initiative in July 2025, and where do the pilot tours begin?

(a) Madhya Pradesh — Nigahi (Singrauli)
(b) Jharkhand — North Urimari open-cast mine (CCL)
(c) Odisha — Talcher open-cast mines
(d) Chhattisgarh — Gevra mines

Explanation: In July 2025, Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation signed a 5-year MoU with Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) to start India’s first mining-tourism program. The pilot tours begin at the North Urimari open-cast mine; more sites may be added later. The program showcases the state’s mining heritage with small guided groups under strict safety protocols.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Q15) Who received the Mental Health Award 2025 at the 24th International Mental Health Conference (IMHC) held in Bangkok (1 July 2025)?

(a) Saima Wazed
(b) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
(c) Maria Van Kerkhove
(d) Soumya Swaminathan

Explanation: On 1 July 2025, Saima Wazed, WHO South-East Asia Regional Director, was felicitated with the Mental Health Award 2025 on the opening day of the 24th IMHC at ICONSIAM, Bangkok. The award citation recognized her “invaluable contribution and transformative leadership.” The conference was organized by Thailand’s Department of Mental Health (Ministry of Public Health) with the Jittavejsart Songkrao Foundation and the Somdet Chaopraya Institute of Psychiatry.

Source: www.who.int

Q16) The Indian Navy’s Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025 was held on 27 June 2025 at which new venue, and how many naval personnel were honoured?

(a) INS Shivaji, Lonavala — 39
(b) Rashtrapati Bhavan — 92
(c) Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi — 51
(d) INS Hansa, Goa — 57

Explanation: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi (CNS) conferred Gallantry & Distinguished Service awards at the newly constructed Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, marking the venue’s first investiture ceremony. A total of 51 personnel were decorated, including 1 Yudh Seva Medal, 13 Nausena Medal (Gallantry), 8 Nausena Medal (Devotion to Duty) and 17 Vishisht Seva Medal. The ceremony details and breakdown were issued by the Ministry of Defence and reflected on the Indian Navy site.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q17) Which bank was adjudged “World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025” by Global Finance, and when/where will the award be presented?

(a) ICICI Bank — Jan 2026, Davos
(b) State Bank of India — 18 Oct 2025, National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
(c) HDFC Bank — 18 Oct 2025, Mumbai
(d) DBS Bank — 12 Oct 2025, Singapore

Explanation: Global Finance named the State Bank of India (SBI) the World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025 and will present the award at its Best Bank Awards Ceremony on 18 October 2025 at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C., alongside the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings. SBI has said the trophy will be received by Chairman C.S. Setty.

Source: gfmag.com

Q18) In the National One District One Product (ODOP) Awards 2024 (second edition), which statement is correct?

(a) Andhra Pradesh topped the tally with 10 awards
(b) Gujarat topped the tally with 8 awards
(c) Maharashtra topped the tally with 9 awards
(d) Bihar topped the tally; Andhra Pradesh won 4 awards

Explanation: DPIIT (MoC&I) conferred 34 awards across the categories of Districts, States/UTs, and Indian Missions Abroad. Andhra Pradesh finished first overall and, along with multiple AP district winners, totaled 10 awards. Bihar was recognized for achieving 100% ODOP coverage across all 38 districts (Category A), but did not lead the overall tally.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Q19) In July 2025, which honour did PM Narendra Modi receive in Port of Spain, and who conferred it?

(a) Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago — President Christine Carla Kangaloo
(b) Order of Zayed — President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
(c) Order of Makarios III — President Nikos Christodoulides
(d) Legion of Honour — President Emmanuel Macron

Explanation: On 4 July 2025, at the President’s House in Port of Spain, President Christine Carla Kangaloo conferred the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (O.R.T.T.) on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The O.R.T.T. is one of Trinidad & Tobago’s National Awards.

Source: otp.tt

Q20) Who became the first-ever Indian to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award (2024–25), and for which play?

(a) Vandana Katariya — deflection vs Australia at Rourkela
(b) Sushila Chanu — penalty stroke vs Germany in Olympic Qualifiers
(c) Deepika Sehrawat — solo field goal vs Netherlands in the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League
(d) Lalremsiami — tomahawk vs Spain at the Asian Games

Explanation: Deepika Sehrawat was voted the women’s winner of the Poligras Magic Skill Award for her 35th-minute solo run and finish against World No.1 Netherlands during the Bhubaneswar leg of the 2024–25 FIH Hockey Pro League, making her the first Indian to receive this award. The award celebrates the most creative Pro League moments and is decided by a global fan vote.

Source: www.hockeyindia.org

Q21) In the “Handloom Awards 2024,” who won the Sant Kabir Handloom Award (Languishing category)?

(a) Mohammad Hanif Ansari — Varanasi
(b) Arindra Meher — Bhubaneswar
(c) Geetanjali Meher — Bhubaneswar
(d) Anuradha Kuli — Guwahati

Explanation: In the 2024 list of awardees, Mohammad Hanif Ansari (Varanasi) is shown against the “Sant Kabir Handloom Award (Languishing)” entry. Other names in the Sant Kabir slate include Arindra Meher and Anuradha Kuli (the latter under the “Exclusively Women” tag), while Geetanjali Meher features among the National Handloom Award winners, not the Sant Kabir list.

Source: handlooms.nic.in

Q22) Who was among the four people nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on 14 July 2025 under Article 80(1)(a)?

(a) Ujjwal Nikam
(b) Raghuram Rajan
(c) Fali S. Nariman
(d) Bibek Debroy

Explanation: On 14 July 2025, the President nominated Ujjwal Nikam, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, C. Sadanandan Master, and Dr. Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha. The nomination was notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Source: ddnews.gov.in

Q23) For the Handloom Awards 2024 announced by the Ministry of Textiles in July 2025, which combination is correct?

(a) 20 awardees: 5 Sant Kabir & 15 National
(b) 30 awardees: 10 Sant Kabir & 20 National
(c) 24 awardees: 5 Sant Kabir & 19 National
(d) 24 awardees: 6 Sant Kabir & 18 National

Explanation: The Ministry of Textiles announced that 24 awardees—5 Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and 19 National Handloom Awards—would be honoured by the President of India on 7 Aug 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations.

Source: handlooms.nic.in

Q24) In July 2025, which IIT Guwahati student was selected as a Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador, and what position will she hold in CYPAN for 2025–27?

(a) Aishwarya Raj — Lead, Partnerships
(b) Sukanya Sonowal — Lead, Communications & Public Relations
(c) Riya Paul — Lead, Research
(d) Nidhi Gupta — Lead, Training & Outreach

Explanation: Sukanya Sonowal, a 4th-year B.Tech student (Biosciences & Bioengineering) at IIT Guwahati, was selected to the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) and will serve as Lead – Communications & Public Relations for 2025–27. CYPAN is a youth-led Commonwealth network active across 56 member nations.

Source: www.iitg.ac.in

Q25) Which Indian institute’s team won the “Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar – 2025” (Innovation & Technology in Agriculture & Allied Sciences) for developing the low-cost Soil Moisture Indicator (SMI)?

(a) ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute (Shimla)
(b) ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (New Delhi)
(c) ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute (Coimbatore)
(d) ICAR–Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (Bhopal)

Explanation: A five-member team from ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, was honoured for creating the SMI device that measures soil moisture in real time using electrical conductivity (approx. ₹2,000 per unit). The award was presented during ICAR’s 97th Foundation Day events in New Delhi.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q26) In FY25, which bank chief drew ₹12.08 crore in pay and was allotted 2,12,052 ESOPs, according to the bank’s annual report?

(a) Ashok Vaswani (Kotak Mahindra Bank)
(b) Amitabh Chaudhry (Axis Bank)
(c) Sashidhar Jagdishan (HDFC Bank)
(d) V. Vaidyanathan (IDFC First Bank)

Explanation: HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan received ₹12.08 crore in FY25 (about a ~12% rise YoY) and was allotted 2,12,052 stock options; at ~₹2,000/share these ESOPs were valued at ~₹42.4 crore in coverage reports.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Q27) In July 2025, which ISRO leader received the GP Birla Memorial Award 2025, and where was it conferred?

(a) K. Sivan — Bengaluru
(b) A. S. Kiran Kumar — Ahmedabad
(c) S. Somanath — Thiruvananthapuram
(d) Dr. V. Narayanan — Hyderabad

Explanation: ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan was bestowed with the GP Birla Memorial Award during the GP Birla Memorial Lecture in Hyderabad. The award recognises his contributions to India’s space programme.

Source: www.newindianexpress.com

Q28) In Swachh Survekshan 2024–25, which city was declared India’s cleanest for the 8th consecutive year?

(a) Navi Mumbai
(b) Indore
(c) Ahmedabad
(d) Surat

Explanation: On 17 July 2025, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (MoHUA event). Indore topped the rankings for the eighth year in a row (in the Super Swachh League category), with Surat second and Navi Mumbai third.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q29) Who received Nepal’s Hem Bahadur Malla Award 2080 in July 2025, and which bodies organised the ceremony?

(a) Om Prakash Mishra — PAAN & Nepal Law Commission
(b) Gopal Parajuli — Supreme Court & Bar Council
(c) Kalyan Shrestha — Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN) & Salt Trading Corporation (STC)
(d) Sushila Karki — Ministry of Law & Supreme Court

Explanation: Former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha (25th CJ of Nepal) was honoured with the Hem Bahadur Malla Award 2080 at a ceremony in Kathmandu, jointly organised by PAAN and STC. The award was presented by Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut and carries a cash prize of NPR 200,000 along with a certificate.

Source: enewspolar.com

Q30) At ICAR’s 97th Foundation Day on 16 July 2025 in New Delhi, which team received the Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar 2025 (Innovation & Technology in Agriculture & Allied Sciences)—and for which innovation?

(a) ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore — Soil Moisture Indicator (SMI) device
(b) ICAR–IIRR, Hyderabad — Low-water paddy variety
(c) ICAR–CIFE, Mumbai — Fish vaccine platform
(d) ICAR–IARI, New Delhi — Autonomous drone sprayer

Explanation: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan conferred the National Agricultural Science Award 2025 on a five-member ICAR–SBI, Coimbatore team (Dr. K. Hari; Dr. D. Puthira Prathap; Dr. P. Murali; Dr. A. Rameshsundar; Dr. B. Singaravelu) for developing a portable Soil Moisture Indicator (SMI) that gauges soil moisture using soil electrical conductivity; the ceremony was part of ICAR’s 97th Foundation Day at NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q31) In July 2025, which Telangana district received both the ‘Open Source GIS Cohort Award’ and the ‘National Geospatial Practitioner Award’ at IIT Bombay’s Open Source GIS Day (17 July 2025)—and who accepted the awards?

(a) Nalgonda — District Collector Nikhil S.
(b) Medchal–Malkajgiri — District Collector Harish Kumar
(c) Karimnagar — District Collector M. V. Reddy
(d) Bhadradri Kothagudem — District Collector Jitesh V. Patil

Explanation: Bhadradri Kothagudem was honoured with two national-level recognitions for innovative, open-source GIS use in public services (flood prediction, data integration, agri interventions). The awards were presented during Open Source GIS Day at IIT Bombay by former ISRO Chairman A. S. Kiran Kumar, and District Collector Jitesh V. Patil received them.

Source: www.iitb.ac.in

Q32) Who received the United Nations Population Award 2025 in the individual and institutional categories?

(a) Nigar Shaji & HelpAge International
(b) Varsha Deshpande & International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP)
(c) Indira Gandhi & JRD Tata
(d) Varsha Deshpande & WHO-SEARO

Explanation: In July 2025, women’s rights activist Varsha Deshpande (founder, Dalit Mahila Vikas Mandal) was named the individual laureate of the UN Population Award 2025. The institutional award went to the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP). Deshpande is the third Indian individual to receive this honour, after Indira Gandhi (1983) and J. R. D. Tata (1992).

Source: www.unfpa.org

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