Obituary July 2025 Quiz (25 MCQs) – Practice Set Current Affairs Quiz

Q1) Which veteran left leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala died on 21 July 2025 (age 101)?

(a) N. Thippanna
(b) Muhammadu Buhari
(c) Charupara Ravi
(d) V. S. Achuthanandan

Explanation: The correct answer is V. S. Achuthanandan, a prominent Kerala political figure and former Chief Minister.*

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Q2) Which actor—known for Fantastic Four (Doctor Doom) and Nip/Tuck—died on 5 July 2025 (age 56)?

(a) Tom Lehrer
(b) Hulk Hogan
(c) Peter Rufai
(d) Julian McMahon

Explanation: The correct answer is Julian McMahon, known for major TV roles and playing Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four films.*

Source: apnews.com

Q3) Who was the former Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council who died on 11 July 2025 (age 97)?

(a) Charupara Ravi
(b) N. Thippanna (Tippanna)
(c) V. S. Achuthanandan
(d) T. N. Manoharan

Explanation: The correct answer is N. Thippanna (Tippanna), remembered for his long political career in Karnataka.*

Source: www.deccanherald.com

Q4) Which Afghanistan international cricket umpire died on 8 July 2025 (age 41)?

(a) Felix Baumgartner
(b) Andrea Gibson
(c) Peter Rufai
(d) Bismillah Jan Shinwari

Explanation: The correct answer is Bismillah Jan Shinwari, recognized internationally for officiating in cricket.*

Source: www.icc-cricket.com

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?

(a) Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
(b) Jagdambika Pal
(c) Rajnath Singh
(d) Kunwar Anand Singh

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”.

Source: www.indiatvnews.com

Q6) Who was the renowned Indian hypnotist/psychologist and personality-development trainer who died on 1 July 2025 (age 75)?

(a) Alan Bergman
(b) Laura Dahlmeier
(c) B. Saroja Devi
(d) Dr. B. V. Pattabhiram

Explanation: The correct answer is Dr. B. V. Pattabhiram. He was widely known for hypnosis, psychology, and motivational training work.

Source: www.newindianexpress.com

Q7) Which former President of Nigeria died on 13 July 2025 (age 82)?

(a) Alan Bergman
(b) Meghnad Desai
(c) N. Thippanna
(d) Muhammadu Buhari

Explanation: The correct answer is Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria both as a military ruler earlier and later as an elected president.*

Source: apnews.com

Q8) Which celebrated queer poet and Colorado Poet Laureate died on 14 July 2025 (age 49)?

(a) Andrea Gibson
(b) Alan Bergman
(c) B. Saroja Devi
(d) Laura Dahlmeier

Explanation: The correct answer is Andrea Gibson, widely known for acclaimed poetry and performance work.*

Source: apnews.com

Q9) 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?

(a) Kenneth Clarke
(b) Norman Tebbit
(c) Michael Heseltine
(d) Geoffrey Howe

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.

Source: apnews.com

Q10) Which former Defence Secretary and ex-Governor of Chhattisgarh passed away in July 2025?

(a) Vijay Singh
(b) Ajay Kumar
(c) Shekhar Dutt
(d) G. Mohan Kumar

Explanation: Shekhar Dutt (former Defence Secretary; also served as Governor of Chhattisgarh) passed away in New Delhi on 2 July 2025 (age 79).

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Q11) On 23 July 2025, which Padma Shri awardee and founder of the Chorus Repertory Theatre died in Imphal aged 77?

(a) Habib Tanvir
(b) B. V. Karanth
(c) Ratan Thiyam
(d) K. N. Panikkar

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).

Source: www.newsonair.gov.in

Q12) Who among the following was the former Pramukh Sanchalika of Rashtra Sevika Samiti who died on 31 July 2025 (age 97)?

(a) V. S. Achuthanandan
(b) B. Saroja Devi
(c) T. N. Manoharan
(d) Pramila (Pramilatai) Medhe

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.*

Source: m.economictimes.com

Q13) Which record-breaking skydiver died after a paragliding accident in July 2025 (age 56)?

(a) Kota Srinivasa Rao
(b) Hulk Hogan
(c) Felix Baumgartner
(d) Peter Rufai

Explanation: The correct answer is Felix Baumgartner, known worldwide for his extreme-sports feats, including the famous “edge of space” jump.*

Source: www.reuters.com

Q14) Which Oscar/Grammy/Emmy-winning lyricist died on 17 July 2025 (age 99)?

(a) Felix Baumgartner
(b) Tom Lehrer
(c) Meghnad Desai
(d) Alan Bergman

Explanation: The correct answer is Alan Bergman, famed for his award-winning lyrics (often as part of the Bergman songwriting duo).*

Source: www.reuters.com

Q15) “Vatsala”, reported as Asia’s oldest elephant (100+), was associated with which location?

(a) Periyar Tiger Reserve (Kerala)
(b) Panna Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)
(c) Kaziranga National Park (Assam)
(d) Gir National Park (Gujarat)

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.

Source: news.mongabay.com

Q16) Who helped turn pro-wrestling into a global, billion-dollar spectacle and died on 24 July 2025 (age 71)?

(a) Hulk Hogan
(b) Julian McMahon
(c) Peter Rufai
(d) Tom Lehrer

Explanation: The correct answer is Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic faces of modern professional wrestling.*

Source: www.reuters.com

Q17) Which American musical satirist, songwriter, and mathematician died in late July 2025 (age 97)?

(a) Hulk Hogan
(b) Felix Baumgartner
(c) Alan Bergman
(d) Tom Lehrer

Explanation: The correct answer is Tom Lehrer, known for sharp musical satire and his work in mathematics.*

Source: www.reuters.com

Q18) Which Nigerian football legend (goalkeeper) died on 3 July 2025 (age 61)?

(a) Muhammadu Buhari
(b) Felix Baumgartner
(c) Kota Srinivasa Rao
(d) Peter Rufai

Explanation: The correct answer is Peter Rufai, remembered as a celebrated Nigerian goalkeeper and football figure.*

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Q19) Who was famously known as the world’s oldest marathon runner and died on 14 July 2025 (age 114)?

(a) Hulk Hogan
(b) Peter Rufai
(c) Tom Lehrer
(d) Fauja Singh

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.*

Source: www.reuters.com

Q20) Which veteran Telugu actor and Padma Shri awardee (2015) died on 13 July 2025 (age 83)?

(a) Bismillah Jan Shinwari
(b) Julian McMahon
(c) Peter Rufai
(d) Kota Srinivasa Rao

Explanation: The correct answer is Kota Srinivasa Rao, celebrated for versatile roles in Telugu cinema and recognized with the Padma Shri (2015).*

Source: indianexpress.com

Q21) Which veteran socialist leader and RJD Kerala vice-president died on 8 July 2025 (age 77)?

(a) N. Thippanna
(b) T. N. Manoharan
(c) Alan Bergman
(d) Charupara Ravi

Explanation: The correct answer is Charupara Ravi, who served as RJD’s state vice-president in Kerala.*

Source: www.newindianexpress.com

Q22) Which double Olympic champion German biathlete died after a mountaineering accident on Laila Peak in July 2025?

(a) Laura Dahlmeier
(b) Julian McMahon
(c) Pramilatai Medhe
(d) Andrea Gibson

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.*

Source: www.reuters.com

Q23) “Abhinaya Saraswathi” (a legendary South Indian actor) who died on 14 July 2025 was:

(a) Julian McMahon
(b) Pramilatai Medhe
(c) B. Saroja Devi
(d) Andrea Gibson

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Saroja Devi. She was a towering name in South Indian cinema and was popularly called “Abhinaya Saraswathi.”*

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Q24) Which economist—also a UK House of Lords peer and long-time LSE faculty—died on 29 July 2025 (age 85)?

(a) Muhammadu Buhari
(b) Meghnad Desai
(c) Felix Baumgartner
(d) Alan Bergman

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.*

Source: blogs.lse.ac.uk

Q25) Who was the part-time Chairman associated with IDBI Bank and a former President of ICAI, who died on 30 July 2025?

(a) T. N. Manoharan
(b) Peter Rufai
(c) Tom Lehrer
(d) Meghnad Desai

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.*

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com