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.
Q1) Who was appointed as the new Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), succeeding Ravi Sinha?
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.
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?
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.).
Q4) Who was elected President of the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI) for the 2025–2027 term?
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.
Q5) Who was re-appointed as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for a one-year term effective 1 July 2025?
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.
Q6) Who was appointed Prime Minister of Rwanda by President Paul Kagame on 24 July 2025?
Explanation:
On 24 Jul 2025, President Paul Kagame appointed Justin Nsengiyumva (Deputy Governor, National Bank of Rwanda) as Prime Minister, replacing Édouard Ngirente.
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)?
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.
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?
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.
Q10) Who was appointed as the Governor of Goa on 14 July 2025?
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).
Q11) Who was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 7 July 2025, replacing Geoff Allardice?
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.
Q14) Who was appointed Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India effective 1 July 2025?
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.
Q15) Who was appointed Co-President of the BRICS CCI Women’s Wing for the 2025–27 term?
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.
Q17) Who was appointed President & CEO of BMW Group India, effective 1 September 2025?
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.
Q18) Who was appointed as the Governor of Haryana in the 14 July 2025 reshuffle?
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).
Q19) Who became the Indian Navy’s first woman fighter pilot, receiving ‘Wings of Gold’ on 3 July 2025 at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam?
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.
Q21) Who was appointed CEO of Renault Group India on 21 July 2025 (effective 1 September 2025)?
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.
Q22) Who was appointed CEO of Eternal’s (Zomato’s parent) food ordering & delivery business in July 2025?
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.
Q23) Who was appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh on 14 July 2025?
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.
Q25) Who was re-elected as President of the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) on 2 July 2025?
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.