Q5) 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”.
Q6) 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.*
Q8) 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.*
Q10) 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.
Q13) 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.*
Q14) 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.*
Q15) 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.*
Q18) “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.
Q23) 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).