daily current affairs is crucial for SSC, Banking and Railway exams. This 22 July 2025 Current-Affairs Quiz pulls together every important headline that mattered this on 22 July from the Resistance Front being labelled a terrorist outfit to India receiving its first Apache attack helicopters. We also include topics on International Moon Day, National Mango Day, and the new Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana.
In the quiz we cover Expected questions on policy moves such as the Kashi Declaration, accessibility apps like the Sugamya Bharat App, and resignations at the highest offices of state. Here also covered the topic of science—Pi Approximation Day and heritage, with the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Temple and Guryul Ravine fossil site. If you can crack these 21 MCQs in each in 30 seconds, check how much you can get right.
22 July 2025 Current-Affairs Quiz
Q1) V.S. Achuthanandan, former Kerala Chief Minister, recently passed away at the age of 101. Which of the following is true?
Explanation:V.S. Achuthanandan, aged 101, suffered a cardiac arrest on June 23, 2025, was hospitalized, and passed away on July 21, 2025. His cremation took place in Alappuzha with significant public mourning.  
Q2) The theme for World Brain Day (WBD) 2025, observed on July 22, is:
Explanation:WBD 2025, held on July 22, emphasizes “Brain Health for All Ages”, calling attention to neurological well-being across the life span in collaboration with WHO and ECOSOC.
Q3) Which milestone did India recently achieve in the palm oil sector regarding Malaysia?
Explanation:In 2024, India imported about 3.03 million tonnes of germinated oil palm seeds from Malaysia (17.9 % of Malaysia’s export total), making it the top importer—supporting national edible‑oil expansion under India’s mission.  
Q4) National Mango Day is celebrated annually on which date?
Explanation:National Mango Day is observed each year on July 22, honoring the “king of fruits.” The date aligns with peak mango season, celebrating its cultural, nutritional, and agricultural significance.
Q5) What is the purpose of the Advanced Cyber Skill Centre inaugurated by Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Mumbai?
Explanation:The DSCI‑led centre in Kandivali focuses on practical cybersecurity training under PMKVY/Cyber Vaahini, with an inaugural cohort of women engineers, aiming to prepare 1,000 participants each year from underserved regions. 
Q6) What is Stephane Deblaise slated to do starting September 1, 2025?
Explanation:Stephane Deblaise, previously CEO of Renault Korea, has been appointed to lead Renault Group’s operations in India from September 1, 2025, with a mandate to boost market share and launch new models.    
Q7) Who is B. Benediction Rohit known for alongside Srihari Nataraj?
Explanation:Benediction Rohit (commonly shortened as B. Benediction Rohit) was recognized alongside Srihari Nataraj for setting new records in swimming, marking a significant achievement at the national level.
Q8) Why is the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Temple in Karnataka considered unique in its administration and rituals?
Explanation:The Dharmasthala Temple is administered by the Jain Heggade family, but all daily rituals are performed by Vaishnava (Hindu) Brahmins. This blend of Jain administration and Hindu rituals makes it a rare and harmonious religious setup.
Q9) What recent development occurred with Apache attack helicopters in India?
Explanation:On July 22, 2025, the Indian Army received its first batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the US, significantly enhancing its combat rotorcraft capabilities.
Q10) Which group was recently designated as a terrorist organisation by the United States following the Pahalgam attack?
Explanation:The US officially designated The Resistance Front—a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba—as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in July 2025 after it claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people in April.
Q11) Where is the Guryul Ravine fossil site located, and why is it significant?
Explanation:The Guryul Ravine in Jammu & Kashmir is one of the world’s most important fossil sites. It holds stratigraphic evidence from the Permian–Triassic extinction event, the largest mass extinction in Earth’s history.
Q12) What is the theme of the Youth Spiritual Summit 2025 held in Varanasi?
Explanation:The theme of the Youth Spiritual Summit 2025 was “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat,” emphasizing a drug-free youth force to drive national progress.
Q13) What is the main purpose of the Sugamya Bharat mobile app?
Explanation:The Sugamya Bharat App helps persons with disabilities by offering information about accessible buildings, transport, and services. It aligns with the government’s Accessible India Campaign.
Q14) International Moon Day is observed on which date annually?
Explanation:International Moon Day is celebrated every year on July 20, marking the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon by Apollo 11 in 1969. The UN declared this commemoration in December 2021.
Q15) On 21 July 2025, what significant event took place regarding the Indian Navy’s ASW SWC ‘Ajay’ (Yard 3034)?
Explanation:The Indian Navy’s ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Ajay’ (Yard 3034) was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. It is the eighth and final craft under the ASW SWC project.
Q16) What is the primary goal of the Kashi Declaration adopted at the Youth Spiritual Summit 2025?
Explanation:The Kashi Declaration is a national action plan unveiled during the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Summit in Varanasi. It aims to build a youth-led spiritual movement to eliminate substance abuse in India over the next five years.
Q17) What is the main objective of the Prime Minister Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) recently approved by the Union Cabinet?
Explanation:PMDDKY, announced in the 2025‑26 Budget and approved in July 2025, aims to develop 100 agricultural districts by synchronizing 36 central schemes across 11 ministries, with a ₹24,000 crore annual outlay over six years. 
Q18) Who has been appointed in July 2025 as the new Mission Director for NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)?
Explanation:On July 23, 2025, Deepak Bagla (previously MD & CEO of Invest India) officially took charge as the Mission Director of AIM under NITI Aayog.
Q19) Under which constitutional provision did Jagdeep Dhankhar resign as Vice President of India on 21 July 2025?
Explanation:Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution allows the Vice President to resign at any time by submitting a written resignation to the President. Jagdeep Dhankhar cited health reasons for his resignation.
Q20) Under the One State‑One RRB policy implemented from May 2025, what significant change occurred?
Explanation:The initiative consolidated multiple Regional Rural Banks into a single entity per state (including union territories), phasing 196 banks down to 28, starting May 1, 2025, to improve governance, digitization, and financial inclusion.  
Q21) Pi Approximation Day is celebrated on:
Explanation:Pi Approximation Day on July 22 honors the fractional approximation 22/7 (≈ 3.142857), a tribute to Archimedes’ work and popularized since the early 2000s in educational celebrations. 
