International Current Affairs July 2025

Q: According to the OECD–FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034, what share of global cereal production is projected to go to biofuels and other industrial uses by 2034?

By 2034, cereal demand is split as *40% food use*, **33% animal feed**, and ***27% biofuels & industrial uses***

Q: In Forbes’ “America’s Richest Immigrants 2025,” who is the only India-born billionaire in the Top 10 and what was his rank?

In the U.S. the only Indian in the Top 10 is ***Jay Chaudhry*** (CEO, **Zscaler**) ranked **8th** with a net worth of **$17.9 billion**.

International Affairs Quiz (July 2025): Includes PM’s 5-nation tour, BRICS in Rio, NDB expansion and International current affairs July 2025 | part 2 also covers Bulgaria euro move, UPI lead, WTTC rank, Swissmedic malaria pill, UNESCO, TEPA, Talisman Sabre and many more.

Sharpen your prep with the biggest global updates from early to mid July 2025. This set tracks high level visits, summit outcomes, and fresh policy moves that matter for exams.

International Current Affairs July 2025 | Part 2

Diplomacy spotlight: the Prime Minister’s five nation tour begins in Ghana, BRICS meets in Rio with a Global South theme, and the New Development Bank adds Colombia and Uzbekistan. India and Brazil set a new trade target.

Economy and systems: the EU clears Bulgaria for the euro in 2026, IMF notes India’s lead in fast payments via UPI, and WTTC ranks India among the top tourism economies. UNESCO drops several African sites from the Danger List.

Science, health, security: Swissmedic clears an infant malaria pill, WHO ITU WIPO release an AI and Traditional Medicine roadmap, India joins Talisman Sabre 2025, and key India–EFTA steps progress. Dive in and test yourself.

International Current Affairs July 2025 | Part 1

Explanation: International Current Affairs July 2025 | Part 2

International Current Affairs July Part-3

Q1) On 9 July 2025, which trio of African sites were removed from UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger?

(a) Rock-Art of Tadrart Acacus (Libya); Historic Cairo (Egypt); Lake Malawi National Park (Malawi)
(b) Stone Town of Zanzibar (Tanzania); Goree Island (Senegal); Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe)
(c) Timbuktu (Mali); Okavango Delta (Botswana); Aksum (Ethiopia)
(d) Rainforests of the Atsinanana (Madagascar); Abu Mena (Egypt); Old Town of Ghadamès (Libya)

Explanation: On 9 Jul 2025, the World Heritage Committee, meeting in Paris during its 47th session, removed Rainforests of the Atsinanana (Madagascar), Abu Mena (Egypt), and Old Town of Ghadamès (Libya) from the Danger List after threats were sufficiently mitigated through conservation actions with UNESCO support.

Source: www.unesco.org

Q2) As per WTTC’s 2024 Economic Impact Trends, what was India’s rank among global tourism economies (2024–25) and its sector contribution?

(a) 9th — USD 228.0 billion
(b) 6th — USD 275.0 billion
(c) 10th — USD 210.0 billion
(d) 8th — USD 231.6 billion

Explanation: WTTC data places India at 8th with USD 231.6 billion contribution; the USA leads at USD 2.36 trillion and China is 2nd at USD 1.3 trillion, leadership note: Julia Simpson (President & CEO, WTTC).

Source: indianexpress.com

Q3) The 17th BRICS Summit (6–7 July 2025) was held under which theme?

(a) Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance
(b) Deepening BRICS Integration for Shared Prosperity
(c) BRICS: Cooperation for Peace, Climate and AI
(d) Building a Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Resilient Supply Chains

Explanation: Theme: Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance, Venue: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Chair: Brazil (President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva).

Source: www.mea.gov.in

Q4) In July 2025, which Indian Navy vessel made its maiden hydrographic mission port call at Port Klang, Malaysia?

(a) INS Nirdeshak
(b) INS Darshak
(c) INS Ikshak
(d) INS Sandhayak

Explanation: INS Sandhayak (Survey Vessel–Large) conducted its first-ever Malaysia visit at Port Klang on 16–19 July 2025, showcasing India’s hydrographic capability and boosting bilateral maritime cooperation. Builder GRSE (HQ: Kolkata; CMD: Cmde P. R. Hari (Retd.)), operator Indian Navy (HQ: New Delhi; CNS: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi).

Source: www.marineinsight.com

Q5) On 5 July 2025, which pair of countries were admitted as borrowing members of the BRICS-backed New Development Bank (NDB), taking its membership to 11?

(a) Indonesia & Ethiopia
(b) Colombia & Uzbekistan
(c) Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates
(d) Egypt & Algeria

Explanation: At the NDB’s 10th Board of Governors Annual Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the Bank officially admitted Colombia and Uzbekistan as borrowing members, bringing total members to 11; leadership note: NDB President Dilma Rousseff.

Source: www.ndb.int

Q6) From which country did the Prime Minister begin his five-nation tour on 2–9 July 2025?

(a) Ghana
(b) Namibia
(c) Brazil
(d) Argentina

Explanation: As per the MEA schedule, the tour started in Ghana on 2–3 July 2025, before proceeding to Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia. exam cues: total countries:five.

Source: www.mea.gov.in

Q7) In July 2025, India co-chaired a high-level UN meeting of which “Group of Friends”?

(a) Group of Friends on Protection of Civilians
(b) Group of Friends on Peacebuilding Financing
(c) Group of Friends on Responsibility to Protect
(d) Group of Friends for Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers

Explanation: In mid-July 2025 at UN Headquarters, New York, India represented by Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish co-chaired the Group of Friends for Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers, with participation from about 40 Member States. Key exam cues: Launched: December 2022 (during India’s UNSC presidency); Basis: UNSC Resolution 2589 (2021).

Source: pminewyork.gov.in

Q8) According to the OECD–FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034, what share of global cereal production is projected to go to biofuels and other industrial uses by 2034?

(a) 40%
(b) 27%
(c) 33%
(d) 22%

Explanation: By 2034, cereal demand is split as 40% food use, 33% animal feed, and 27% biofuels & industrial uses. A key shift highlighted in the joint OECD–FAO projections.

Source: www.oecd.org

Q9) During PM Narendra Modi’s state visit to Brazil on 8 July 2025, what bilateral trade target did India and Brazil set for the next five years?

(a) USD 25 billion
(b) USD 20 billion
(c) USD 30 billion
(d) USD 12 billion

Explanation: On 8 July 2025, at the Alvorada Palace, Brasília, PM Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva set a bilateral trade target of USD 20 billion over the next five years.

Source: www.mea.gov.in

Q10) India joined which Australia-led military drill in July 2025 that, for the first time, also conducted activities in Papua New Guinea?

(a) Malabar
(b) Talisman Sabre 2025
(c) Kakadu
(d) Pitch Black

Explanation: Australia’s Defence Ministry notes the 11th iteration Australia’s Defence Ministry notes the 11th iteration TalismanSabre2025 opened on 13 July 2025 as the largest edition, held across multiple Australian regions and, for the first time, with activities in Papua New Guinea.

Source: www.defence.gov.au

Q11) On 9 July 2025, which India-based initiative was selected as the sole global initiative to join the BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group?

(a) India Health Fund
(b) World Health Innovation Forum (WHIF), based at AMTZ, Visakhapatnam
(c) National Health Authority (NHA)
(d) CII CoE for MedTech

Explanation: On 9 July 2025, World Health Innovation Forum (WHIF), headquartered at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Visakhapatnam, was chosen as the only global initiative to join the BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group—positioning India to lead joint R&D corridors, access to testing/manufacturing, and localization of med-tech ecosystems across BRICS+; leadership note: Dr. Jitendra Sharma (MD & Founder CEO, AMTZ).

Source: www.bizzbuzz.news

Q12) In July 2025, what status did the “Bet on Trust” accord grant to New Caledonia within France?

(a) Overseas department of France
(b) EU outermost region with special currency
(c) Fully independent sovereign state
(d) “State of New Caledonia” within the French Republic

Explanation: France and New Caledonian leaders signed the “Bet on Trust” accord to enshrine a “State of New Caledonia” within the French Republic in the Constitution. a framework aimed at stability and wider international recognition (constitutional amendments pledged by France).

Source: www.jurist.org

Q13) Which country’s ratification in July 2025 completed the process for the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), paving the way for it to take effect in October 2025?

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

Explanation: In July 2025, Switzerland ratified the India–EFTA TEPA, completing approvals. The pact is slated to take effect around October 2025 and is projected to mobilise about USD 100 billion investment and create 1 million jobs in India.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Q14) During the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (July 2025), how many new sites were inscribed on the World Heritage List?

(a) 24
(b) 28
(c) 22
(d) 26

Explanation: The World Heritage Committee at its 47th session (2025) inscribed 26 new sites and approved 2 extensions, taking the list to 1,248 sites across 170 countries.

Source: www.unesco.org

Q15) As per a June 2025 report, which institution identified India as the global leader in fast payments, citing UPI processing over 18 billion transactions monthly?

(a) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(b) OECD
(c) World Bank
(d) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Explanation: The IMF analysis (June 2025) confirms India leads in fast payments, with UPI handling 18+ billion transactions per month. Evidence base: IMF fintech research. system origin: UPI launched in 2016 by NPCI; leadership note: Dilip Asbe (MD & CEO, NPCI).

Source: www.imf.org

Q16) In Forbes’ “America’s Richest Immigrants 2025,” who is the only India-born billionaire in the Top 10 and what was his rank?

(a) Sundar Pichai — 9th
(b) Satya Nadella — 10th
(c) Jay Chaudhry — 8th
(d) Vinod Khosla — 7th

Explanation: Forbes reports that India leads with 12 India-born billionaires in the U.S. the only Indian in the Top 10 is Jay Chaudhry (CEO, Zscaler) ranked 8th with a net worth of $17.9 billion.

Source: www.forbes.com

Q17) In July 2025, which organisations jointly launched the first AI–Traditional Medicine roadmap at the AI for Good Global Summit?

(a) WHO, ITU & WIPO
(b) WHO & UNESCO
(c) WHO & UNICEF
(d) WHO & World Bank

Explanation: On 11 Jul 2025, the WHO–ITU–WIPO trio released the technical brief Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine, The first roadmap for applying AI in traditional medicine. India’s AYUSH integration is highlighted for leadership.

Source: www.who.int

Q18) During Union Minister J. P. Nadda’s visit to Saudi Arabia (11–13 July 2025), which Saudi company signed long-term DAP supply agreements with Indian firms IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel?

(a) SABIC
(b) Tasnee
(c) Ma’aden
(d) Aramco

Explanation: On 13 July 2025, India finalised pacts with Ma’aden to supply 3.1 million MT/year of DAP for five years (from FY 2025–26), for IPL, KRIBHCO, Coromandel (CIL); the deals were witnessed during J. P. Nadda’s visit and meetings with Saudi minister Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef strengthening India’s fertilizer security.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q19) In July 2025, which regulator granted the first approval for Novartis’s infant malaria tablet “Coartem Baby / Riamet Baby” (artemether–lumefantrine) for babies weighing about 2–5 kg?

(a) European Medicines Agency (EMA)
(b) UK MHRA
(c) Swissmedic (Switzerland)
(d) US FDA

Explanation: On 8 July 2025, Swissmedic authorised Novartis’s dispersible artemether–lumefantrine tablet for newborns and young infants 2–5 kg, co-developed with Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV); Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan and MMV CEO David Reddy.

Source: www.swissmedic.ch

Q20) On 8 July 2025, which country received final EU approval to adopt the euro from 1 January 2026, and at what fixed conversion rate?

(a) Bulgaria
(b) Poland
(c) Romania
(d) Croatia

Explanation: On 8 July 2025, the EU Council confirmed Bulgaria will join the euro on 1 January 2026 and locked the rate at 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN (its ERM II central rate). 21st euro-area member.

Source: www.consilium.europa.eu

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