International current affairs July part-3 : Bank, SSC and railway exams
Welcome to International Current Affairs July Part-3. A clean set of 20 MCQs covering the biggest July 2025 updates. Perfect for detailed and quick practice.
International current affairs July part-3 : Bank, SSC and railway exams
International Current Affairs – Part 3 with a crisp, exam-oriented set of 20 MCQs. Built from official sources, this collection spotlights the dates, venues, ranks, numbers, and names that repeatedly show up in competitive tests.
Multilateral highlights include CCEXEC88 convening at FAO Rome, the UN Security Council’s Resolution 2788 on pacific dispute settlement, UNESCO removing Libya’s Old Town of Ghadamès from the Danger List, and the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative to de-risk supply chains.
Global health, economy, and rankings feature WHO’s validation of Senegal for eliminating trachoma, the World Bank’s warning on USD 5 billion annual urban pluvial-flood losses by 2030, Singapore topping the Henley Passport Index with India’s notable jump, WTTC placing the U.S. as the largest Travel & Tourism economy, and Forbes showing India leading immigrant-billionaire birthplaces in the U.S.
India-focused updates round it out: the India–UK trade pact, AIIB–IIFL affordable-housing facility, UICC–SINE (IIT Bombay) start-up MoU, CeNS’s pocket SO₂ sensor, CSL–KSOE shipbuilding tie-up, expanded India–Kuwait air seats, the India–Argentina agriculture JWG, and UNFCCC SB62 in Bonn.
Explanation: International current affairs July part-3 : Bank, SSC
Q1) In July 2025, which Indian shipyard signed an MoU with South Korea’s HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for long-term cooperation in shipbuilding?
Explanation:
On 04 July 2025, CSL signed an MoU with KSOE to collaborate on newbuilding opportunities, technology sharing, and workforce upskilling. Quick facts: CSL HQ Kochi; CMD Madhu S Nair.
Q2) Who launched the new BSE Insurance Index in July 2025?
Explanation:
The index was launched by Asia Index Pvt. Ltd. on 10–11 July 2025. It tracks insurance stocks drawn from the BSE 1000 universe, uses a base value 1000 with first value date 18 June 2018, caps any one stock at 25%, and is reconstituted semi-annually (June & December)—all useful one-liners for quick revision.
Q3) Which country topped the July 2025 Henley Passport Index?
Explanation:
In the July 2025 Henley Passport Index, Singapore ranked first with visa-free access to 193 of 227 destinations, while India recorded the biggest jump up to the 77th rank. The index uses exclusive IATA visa data to rank passports by travel freedom.
Q4) Which pair was admitted as borrowing members of the New Development Bank (NDB) at its 10th Annual Meeting in Rio de Janeiro in July 2025?
Explanation:
The NDB Board of Governors officially admitted Colombia and Uzbekistan as borrowing members on 5 July 2025, taking membership to 11. The same meeting elected Anton Siluanov as next Chairperson and Nirmala Sitharaman as next Vice-Chairperson, and decided that Russia (2026) will host the next Annual Meeting.
Q5) The 2nd India–Argentina Joint Working Group meeting on Agriculture (July 2025) was held in which city?
Explanation:
Held on 15 July 2025 in Buenos Aires; co-chaired by Devesh Chaturvedi (India, Secretary—DA&FW) and Sergio Iraeta (Argentina, Secretary of Agriculture). Focus areas included horticulture, oilseeds & pulses value chains, mechanization, precision agriculture, biopesticides, locust control and market access.
Q6) In July 2025, which institution signed a USD 100 million facility with IIFL Home Finance to expand affordable housing finance in India?
Explanation:AIIB signed a USD 100 million facility with IIFL Home Finance to on-lend for affordable housing targeting EWS/LIG households, while promoting green building practices aligned with national goals. Quick facts: HQ—Beijing; next President (from Jan 16, 2026)—Zou Jiayi.
Q7) In July 2025, the USA announced it would withdraw from which UN agency (effective Dec 31, 2026)?
Explanation:
On 22 July 2025, the USA announced withdrawal from UNESCO, effective 31 Dec 2026—the third time (after 1984 and 2017; it had rejoined in 2023). Key exam points: Agency: UNESCO; HQ: Paris, France; DG at the time: Audrey Azoulay; Rationale cited by the US: “divisive” social/cultural agenda; * Context: UNESCO is the UN’s education–science–culture body known for World Heritage Sites.
Q8) In July 2025, what is the official name of the new India–UK trade pact signed to deepen economic ties?
Explanation:
On 24 July 2025, India and the UK signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), inked by Piyush Goyal and Jonathan Reynolds in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer. Key exam points: goal to double bilateral trade by 2030 (baseline ~USD 56 billion); 99% duty-free access for Indian exports; and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) exempting Indian workers/employers from UK social-security contributions for up to three years.
Q9) In Forbes’ America’s Richest Immigrants 2025 list, which country tops the birthplace count of immigrant billionaires in the U.S., and how many are there?
Explanation:
Forbes lists India as the top birthplace of U.S. immigrant billionaires with 12 names. Snapshot facts: total immigrant billionaires 125 from 43 countries, combined wealth about $1.3 trillion. (Definition: foreign-born U.S. citizens.) Extra facts: Forbes Media CEO Mike Federle; HQ Jersey City, New Jersey.
Q10) At the Mumbai “Start-up Sundowner” in July 2025, which Indian incubator signed an MoU with the UAE–India CEPA Council (UICC) under the CEPA Start-up Series?
Explanation:
The event in Mumbai on 11 July 2025 featured an MoU between UICC and SINE – IIT Bombay to identify and support high-potential start-ups for the CEPA Start-up Series. Context: FY 2023–24 India–UAE bilateral trade touched USD 83.64 billion, reflecting deepening ties that the Series aims to leverage for cross-border scaling.
Q11) As per the World Bank report “Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India” (July 2025), India’s annual pluvial flood losses in cities are projected to reach which level by 2030 without adaptation?
Explanation:
The World Bank projects USD 5 billion annual pluvial-flood losses by 2030 if cities don’t adapt, cues: jobs outlook 70% of new jobs by 2030 will come from cities, demography urban population near 951 million by 2050, leadership/HQ: World Bank President Ajay Banga; HQ: Washington, DC Indian partner: MoHUA.
Q12) Where was the CCEXEC88 (88th Executive Committee session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission) held on 14–18 July 2025?
Explanation:
The CCEXEC88 meeting ran from 14–18 July 2025 at the FAO Headquarters, Rome, where the Committee appreciated India’s leadership in developing a group standard for whole millet grains (approved at CAC47, 2024).
Q13) In the WTTC Economic Impact Trends (2024–25), which country is the largest Travel & Tourism economy by GDP contribution (about USD 2.36 trillion)?
Explanation:
WTTC identifies the United States as the biggest Travel & Tourism economy with about USD 2.36 trillion contribution (2024 data). Global context: the sector’s 2024 output reached around USD 10.9 trillion (~10% of world GDP). Institutional facts: WTTC HQ — London; Julia Simpson — President & CEO.
Q14) At the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris (July 2025), which Libyan site was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger?
Explanation:
On 9 July 2025, UNESCO announced three removals from the Danger List: Rainforests of the Atsinanana (Madagascar), Abu Mena (Egypt), and Old Town of Ghadamès (Libya). Context facts: UNESCO HQ — Paris; Director-General Audrey Azoulay. These decisions followed verified conservation progress and risk reduction.
Q15) In July 2025, which country did the WHO validate for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem?
Explanation:
In July 2025, the WHO validated Senegal for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem; Key exam points: Rank: 25th globally, 9th in Africa; NTD fact: 2nd NTD eliminated in Senegal (after Guinea-worm, 2004); Leadership note: WHO DG Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus* congratulated Senegal.
Q16) The June UN Climate Meetings 2025 (SB62) were held at which venue?
Explanation:
UNFCCC records SB62 from 16–26 June 2025 at the World Conference Center Bonn (WCCB), with 5,000+ participants; SB62 denotes the 62nd sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies.
Q17) Under the revised India–Kuwait air services agreement signed in July 2025, what is the new weekly seat entitlement per side?
Explanation:
The MoU signed in New Delhi by Samir Kumar Sinha (India—Civil Aviation Secretary) and Sheikh Hamoud Al-Mubarak (Kuwait—DGCA President) raised capacity by 50% to 18,000 seats per side—the first increase since 2006 (when entitlements went from 8,320 to 12,000). Route context: current operators include Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air.
Q18) On 22 July 2025, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted which resolution to strengthen mechanisms for the pacific settlement of international disputes?
Explanation:
On 22 July 2025, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2788 (2025) “Pacific Settlement of Disputes”unanimously (15/15), during a high-level open debate under Pakistan’s presidency chaired by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The text urges wider use of Chapter VI / Article 33 tools8 (negotiation, mediation, arbitration, judicial settlement) and stronger cooperation with regional organizations, venue: UN Headquarters, New York; briefing by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Q19) At the July 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington, which new initiative was launched to boost supply-chain security?
Explanation:
Launched on 1 July 2025 in Washington, the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative seeks to diversify and de-risk supplies of critical minerals essential for clean energy and advanced manufacturing; members: India, Japan, Australia, United States.
Q20) Which Indian institute developed a pocket-sized SO₂ gas sensor in 2025 and built a portable prototype for real-time monitoring?
Explanation:
Scientists at CeNS, Bengaluru (an autonomous institute under DST, Govt. of India) fabricated a low-cost SO₂ sensor by combining nickel oxide (NiO) and neodymium nickelate (NdNiO₃); the team led by Dr. S. Angappane also demonstrated a portable device with threshold-based color alerts for real-time monitoring.
