States in News July 2025 | Current Affairs MCQ Quiz (Part-2)
States in News July 2025 | Current Affairs MCQ Quiz (Part-2) brought another wave of high-yield state and UT updates. This Part 2 quiz focuses on exam-relevant items across governance, tech, economy, social welfare, energy, defence and transport.
States in News July 2025 | Current Affairs MCQ Quiz (Part-2)
Governance and tech highlights include Odisha’s WINDS MoU with Skymet, Indore’s QR-based digital house address pilot, Himachal Pradesh’s FaceAuth for PDS plus “My Deed” under NGDRS for one-visit land registration, and Puducherry’s BHASHINI tie-up for multilingual e-governance.
Economy and infrastructure feature Maharashtra’s NCDEX-backed hedging desk in Pune, Andhra Pradesh’s Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration targeting USD 1 billion by 2029, Rajasthan’s 435 MW Gorbea solar project, and Tripura’s ADB-backed industrial upgrades; Delhi readies Saheli Smart Cards under NCMC.
Welfare, judiciary and security updates span Punjab’s cashless health scheme, Chief Justice appointments in five High Courts, Uttar Pradesh’s UNDP disaster-management MoU, Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, Jodhpur, the ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai, and extension of President’s Rule in Manipur.
Explanation: States in News July 2025 | Current Affairs MCQ Quiz (Part-2)
Q1) In July 2025, which state launched the ‘My Deed’ pilot under the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) to make land registration possible with just one office visit?
Explanation:
On 11 July 2025, Himachal Pradesh rolled out the ‘My Deed’ (NGDRS) pilot to let citizens file property documents online and finish registration with a single in-person visit. State context: Himachal Pradesh, CM: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu; Capital: Shimla (summer), Dharamshala (winter).
Q2) Where did the 14th edition of the India–Singapore joint military exercise “Ex Bold Kurukshetra 2025” begin?
Explanation:
The Singapore Ministry of Defence reported that the 14th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra was held from 28 July–3 August 2025 at Jodhpur Cantonment/Military Station, Rajasthan, involving the Singapore Army’s 42nd Battalion (Singapore Armoured Regiment) and the Indian Army’s 340th (Independent) Mechanised Brigade and 1st Mechanised Infantry (I MADRAS). State context: Rajasthan, CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma; Capital: Jaipur.
Q3) In July 2025, which state announced plans to build Asia’s largest jungle safari in the Aravalli hills?
Explanation:Haryana announced a jungle-safari project in the Aravalli hills to boost eco-tourism and conservation. State context: Haryana, CM: Nayab Singh Saini; Capital: Chandigarh.
Q4) During his July 26–27, 2025 visit to Tamil Nadu, what project did the Prime Minister inaugurate in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)?
Explanation:
On July 26, 2025, The PM inaugurated the new terminal building at Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) Airport, built at about ₹450 crore; operations began soon after. State context: Tamil Nadu, CM: M. K. Stalin; Capital: Chennai.
Q5) In July 2025, which UN agency did the Uttar Pradesh government sign an MoU with to strengthen disaster management across all 75 districts?
Explanation:Uttar Pradesh signed an MoU with UNDP to modernize and strengthen its disaster management system across all 75 districts, with a sanctioned budget of ₹19.99 crore. State context: Uttar Pradesh, CM: Yogi Adityanath; Capital: Lucknow.
Q6) Parliament extended President’s Rule in which state till 13 February 2026?
Explanation:
Parliament (Lok Sabha earlier, Rajya Sabha on Aug 6, 2025) approved a further six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur, i.e., beyond Aug 13, 2025 to Feb 13, 2026. Exam facts: extension is under Article 356, state capital: Imphal; no Chief Minister while President’s Rule is in force.
Q7) Which Union Minister inaugurated the 435 MW Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan in July 2025?
Explanation:
: The 435 MWGorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan was inaugurated by Union Minister for New & Renewable EnergyPralhad Joshi. The project spans ~1,250 acres, has a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SECI, and is expected to generate about 755 GWh annually CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma; Capital: Jaipur.
Q8) Which company commissioned India’s first private test facility for the upgradation of Depleted Heavy Water (DHW) in Vapi, Gujarat in July 2025?
Explanation:
In July 2025, TEMA India Private Ltd commissioned India’s first private DHW upgradation test facility at Vapi, Gujarat. The facility, developed with support from BARC (tech transfer) and NPCIL (purchase order), is aimed at improving DHW efficiency used in nuclear reactors — strengthening India’s energy security. State context: Gujarat, CM: Bhupendra Patel; Capital: Gandhinagar.
Q9) The first ‘ODISHA TEX 2025’—a major textile & apparel industry event—was inaugurated by whom in Bhubaneswar?
Explanation:
On 25 July 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the ODISHA TEX 2025 in Bhubaneswar. The event drew 33 investment proposals worth ₹7,808 crore and included the launch of two Textile & Footwear Parks with plug-and-play facilities. Capital: Bhubaneswar.
Q10) Under Odisha’s July 2025 MoU with Skymet for the WINDS project, what is the planned field deployment?
Explanation:Odisha signed an MoU with Skymet in early July 2025 to implement WINDS, which will place Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) at block level and Automatic Rain Gauges (ARG) at gram panchayat level to improve weather data access for agriculture, insurance, and disaster management. State context: Odisha, CM: Mohan Charan Majhi; Capital: Bhubaneswar.
Q11) Which state ranked first in PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan (NAS) 2024, released in July 2025?
Explanation:
As per MoE/NCERT’s PARAKH findings reported in July 2025, Punjab led the national learning assessment — top in Classes 3 and 9 and joint-top in Class 6. State context: Punjab, CM: Bhagwant Mann; Capital: Chandigarh.
Q12) Which state launched the ‘Digi-Lakshmi’ scheme in June 2025, planning 9,034 Common Service Centres across Urban Local Bodies?
Explanation:Andhra Pradesh plans 9,034 CSCs run by eligible SHG women to provide digital public services under the state’s “One Family, One Entrepreneur” push. State context: Andhra Pradesh , CM: N. Chandrababu Naidu, Capital: Amaravati.
Q13) The 14th edition of the India–Singapore joint military exercise “Ex Bold Kurukshetra 2025” began in which city?
Explanation:
As per a Ministry of Defence, The 14th “Ex Bold Kurukshetra 2025” commenced at Jodhpur, Rajasthan and is scheduled to run till 4 August 2025. The Indian contingent is led by Col. Arjun Ganapathi and Singapore’s by Lt Col Khiew Zhi Yoong. State context: Rajasthan, CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma; Capital: Jaipur.
Q14) Justice Vibhu Bakhru was appointed Chief Justice of which High Court?
Explanation:
A Law Ministry order posted on 14 July 2025 appointed Justice Vibhu Bakhru as Chief Justice (CJ) of the Karnataka High Court. State context: Karnataka; Capital: Bengaluru.
Q15) Who was appointed Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on 14 July 2025?
Explanation:
The President appointed Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva as Chief Justice (CJ) of the MP High Court. State context: Madhya Pradesh; Capital: Bhopal.
Q16) The first-ever ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue (July 2025) was inaugurated in which city?
Explanation:
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue aboard MV Empress at Chennai Port, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) to strengthen maritime cooperation, enhance cruise connectivity, and promote sustainable tourism across the Indo-Pacific. State context: Tamil Nadu, CM: M. K. Stalin; Capital: Chennai.
Q17) In June 2025, the ‘Raj Bhavan Annadhan’ welfare scheme was launched in which state?
Explanation:
The Department of Information & Publicity announced the launch of Raj Bhavan Annadhan at the Old Durbar Hall on 29 June 2025, confirming it as a Goa initiative. State context: Goa, CM: Pramod Sawant; Capital: Panaji.
Q18) In July 2025, which Union Territory signed an MoU with MeitY’s BHASHINI division to integrate multilingual tech into its e-governance services?
Explanation:
On 9 July 2025,MeitY’s Digital India BHASHINI Division signed an MoU with the Government of Puducherry to enable native-language access to digital services. State context: Puducherry, CM: N. Rangasamy; Capital: Puducherry.
Q19) The Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration (approved in July 2025) targets how much investment by 2029?
Explanation:
On 7 July 2025, Andhra Pradesh approved AQVD to build a quantum-tech hub, aiming to attract USD 1 billion by 2029. State context: Andhra Pradesh, CM: N. Chandrababu Naidu; Capital: Amaravati.
Q20) In July 2025, which state became the first to formally align with the Union MoPSW’s Cruise Bharat Mission?
Explanation:
On 8 July 2025, Gujarat was reported as the first state to join Cruise Bharat Mission to develop cruise tourism. State context: Gujarat, CM: Bhupendra Patel; Capital: Gandhinagar.
Q21) On 5 July 2025, Uttar Pradesh announced two pilgrimage assistance schemes for Buddhist and Sikh devotees. Which pair is correct?
Explanation:UP CM Yogi Adityanath approved Bauddha Teerth Darshan Yojana (for Buddhist pilgrimages) and Panch Takht Yatra Yojana (for Sikh pilgrimages), each offering at least ₹10,000 per beneficiary. Capital: Lucknow.
Q22) On 14 July 2025, the Union Government notified appointments of Chief Justices to how many High Courts?
Explanation:
A Law Ministry press communiqué dated 14 July 2025 announced appointments of Chief Justices to five High Courts and transfers of four Chief Justices.
Q23) In July 2025, which state announced the AI-based Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS) to track mosquito density across 66 locations in six municipal corporations?
Explanation:Andhra Pradesh’s MA&UD Department planned a pilot of SMoSS across Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram, Nellore and Kurnool, using AI/IoT sensors and drones for targeted vector control. State context: Andhra Pradesh, CM: N. Chandrababu Naidu; Capital: Amaravati.
Q24) Which city became the first in India to roll out a QR-based digital house-address pilot in June 2025?
Explanation:
The Indore Municipal Corporation began a pilot of QR-coded address plates in Ward 82 (Sudama Nagar) in June 2025, linked with GPS/DIGIPIN for standardized addressing and easier civic-service access. State context: Madhya Pradesh, CM: Mohan Yadav; Capital: Bhopal.
Q26) MSTC Limited: whose new corporate office in New Delhi was inaugurated in July 2025 alongside the launch of the ‘Upkaran’ e-portal operates under which Union ministry?
Explanation:
On 9 July 2025, Union MinisterH. D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated MSTC’s new Delhi office and launched the Upkaran e-portal. MSTC is a Miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, not Heavy Industries or Commerce.
Q27) Which state received Asian Development Bank (ADB) approval of about ₹975 crore to develop infrastructure in 9 industrial areas?
Explanation:ADB cleared a ₹975.26 crore loan to upgrade infrastructure across nine industrial areas in Tripura, covering works like industrial sheds, power substations, underground electrical lines, fire stations, and building 34 roads. State CM: Manik Saha; Capital: Agartala.
Q28) President’s Rule in Manipur has been extended for six months up to which date?
Explanation:
Parliament adopted a statutory resolution under Article 356 to continue President’s Rule in Manipur for a further six months from 13 Aug 2025, making the new expiry 13 Feb 2026. State context: Manipur , Capital: Imphal; currently under President’s Rule (no CM).
Q29) Which state introduced Aadhaar-based face authentication (FaceAuth) for Public Distribution System (PDS) ration delivery in July 2025?
Explanation:
On 5 July 2025, The Himachal Pradesh Department of Digital Technologies & Governance rolled out FaceAuth for PDS beneficiaries — enabling camera-based Aadhaar verification at fair-price shops. State context: Himachal Pradesh, CM: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu; Capital: Shimla (summer), Dharamshala (winter).
Q31) Justice Ashutosh Kumar was appointed Chief Justice of the ______ High Court.
Explanation:
The notification lists Justice Ashutosh Kumar as Chief Justice (CJ) of the Gauhati High Court. State context: Assam, CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma; Capital: Dispur (Guwahati).
Q32) In June 2025, Maharashtra started a Hedging Desk to help farmers manage price risk. Which pairing correctly states its location and the market institution supporting it?
Explanation:
On 27 June 2025, The state launched a Hedging Desk in Pune, backed by NCDEX (with NICR), to train FPOs and enable hedging via futures/options, beginning with cotton, turmeric and maize, so farmers can manage price volatility. State context: Maharashtra, CM: Devendra Fadnavis; Capital: Mumbai.
Q33) Where was the ‘Youth Spiritual Summit’ (theme: “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”) held in July 2025?
Explanation:
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh; it culminated with the Kashi Declaration outlining actions toward a drug-free India by 2047. State context: Uttar Pradesh, CM: Yogi Adityanath; Capital: Lucknow
Q34) In July 2025, which state launched the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana promising universal, cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh per family?
Explanation:Punjab approved the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna offering ₹10 lakhcashless cover for all residents (roll-out from 2 Oct 2025; health cards to be issued). State context: Punjab, CM: Bhagwant Mann; Capital: Chandigarh.
Q35) Delhi’s new ‘Saheli Smart Card’ for free bus travel (women & transgender residents) will be issued under which framework?
Explanation:Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is replacing paper “pink tickets” with Saheli Smart Cards issued under the NCMC framework — personalised, bank-issued cards for eligible Delhi residents. UT context: Delhi CM: Rekha Gupta; Capital: New Delhi.
Q36) Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan was appointed Chief Justice of which High Court?
Explanation:
The same notification appoints Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan as Chief Justice (CJ) of the Jharkhand High Court. State context: Jharkhand; Capital: Ranchi.
Q37) Which institution reported India’s first record of the genus Piratula by describing the wolf spider Piratula acuminata from Sagar Island (Sundarbans), West Bengal (July 2025)?
Explanation:
In July 2025, Researchers published the first Indian record of the genus Piratula describing Piratula acuminata (family Lycosidae, wolf spiders) from Sagar Island in the Sundarbans, West Bengal. The work was authored by ZSI-affiliated scientists and appeared in Zootaxa. Exam facts: Site — Sundarbans (UNESCO World Heritage). State context: West Bengal, CM: Mamata Banerjee; Capital: Kolkata.
Q38) L&T Energy Green Tech (an L&T subsidiary) will build India’s largest green-hydrogen plant to supply 10,000 tonnes per year from 2027. At which refinery will this be set up?
Explanation:Indian Oil awarded Larsen & Toubro’s L&T Energy Green Tech a project to supply 10,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen starting in 2027 to the Panipat refinery making it India’s largest green-hydrogen plant. State context: Haryana, CM: Nayab Singh Saini; Capital: Chandigarh.
