Q5) On 7 July 2025, which former UK cabinet minister and close ally of Margaret Thatcher—who served as Employment Secretary, Trade & Industry Secretary, and Conservative Party Chairman—passed away aged 94?
Explanation:Norman Tebbit (a key Thatcher-era Conservative figure) died aged 94; he held senior roles including Employment Secretary, Trade Secretary, and Conservative Party Chairman.
Q11) In July 2025, which veteran Uttar Pradesh politician—popularly known as the “UP Tiger” and a four-time MP from Gonda—passed away at age 87?
Explanation:Kunwar Anand Singh (Mankapur royal family), a four-time MP from Gonda, died in Lucknow in July 2025 at 87 and was popularly nicknamed the “UP Tiger”.
Q15) “Vatsala”, reported as Asia’s oldest elephant (100+), was associated with which location?
Explanation:The correct answer is Panna Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh). Vatsala was widely reported as Asia’s oldest known elephant and died in July 2025.
Q16) Which economist—also a UK House of Lords peer and long-time LSE faculty—died on 29 July 2025 (age 85)?
Explanation:The correct answer is Meghnad Desai. He was an economist and House of Lords peer, closely associated with the London School of Economics; he died on 29 July 2025.*
Q17) On 23 July 2025, which Padma Shri awardee and founder of the Chorus Repertory Theatre died in Imphal aged 77?
Explanation:Ratan Thiyam, a celebrated theatre personality and Padma Shri awardee, founder of the Chorus Repertory Theatre, passed away in Imphal on 23 July 2025 (age 77).
Q19) Who was the part-time Chairman associated with IDBI Bank and a former President of ICAI, who died on 30 July 2025?
Explanation:The correct answer is T. N. Manoharan. He was a former ICAI President and was associated with leadership roles in India’s banking/finance space; he died on 30 July 2025.*
Q20) Which double Olympic champion German biathlete died after a mountaineering accident on Laila Peak in July 2025?
Explanation:The correct answer is Laura Dahlmeier. She was a German biathlete and Olympic champion; reports confirmed she died on 28 July 2025 after an accident on Laila Peak.*
Q24) Who among the following was the former Pramukh Sanchalika of Rashtra Sevika Samiti who died on 31 July 2025 (age 97)?
Explanation:The correct answer is Pramila (Pramilatai) Medhe, who served as Pramukh Sanchalika (2006–2012) of Rashtra Sevika Samiti and died on 31 July 2025.*
Q25) Who was famously known as the world’s oldest marathon runner and died on 14 July 2025 (age 114)?
Explanation:The correct answer is Fauja Singh. He became a global inspiration for endurance running at an advanced age; reports noted his death in July 2025.*