States in News July 2025 | Current Affairs MCQ Quiz (Part-1)
States in News July 2025 (India) | current affairs MCQ Quiz covers waste news and key events from Indian states. From MaharashtraGaneshotsav declared State Festival, Krishi Samruddhi scheme, and the Sindoor Bridge rename to Ladakh’s first Astro Tourism Festival, we cover high-yield items.
Governance and tech: Telangana launched TGDeX (AI-ready DPI), Indore piloted QR digital house addresses, and Gujarat began a tribal genome project.
Environment and wildlife: Kerala notified the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary as India’s first dedicated butterfly sanctuary, Tamil Nadu cleared a hornbill conservation centre of excellence, and Uttarakhand started reintroducing threatened Himalayan flora.
Infrastructure and economy: the Mumbai–Ahmedabad HSR made a BKC–Shilphata tunnel breakthrough, Mashreq got in-principle nod for an IBU at GIFT City, Odisha partnered Skymet on WINDS, Jharkhand unveiled mining tourism, and Assam announced a milk subsidy.
Culture and education: Bengaluru City University was approved to be renamed for Dr Manmohan Singh, Mizoram’s Lungphun Ropui was declared a Monument of National Importance, and Reliance Defence–Coastal Mechanics planned an MRO JV at MIHAN, Nagpur.
Explanation: States in News July 2025 | Current Affairs MCQ Quiz (Part-1)
Q1) In July 2025, which state launched India’s first mining tourism initiative through an MoU between its tourism corporation and Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)?
Explanation:On 21 July 2025, Jharkhand signed a JTDC–CCL agreement to start guided mine visits; the pilot site is the North Urimari open-cast mine (Ramgarh), with small, safety-supervised groups — an India-first for tourism. State context: Jharkhand, CM: Hemant Soren; Capital: Ranchi.
Q2) In July 2025, ZSI reported four new microscopic parasitic wasp species from West Bengal. These species belong to which genus?
Explanation:ZSI scientists documented four spider-egg parasitoids — Idris bianor, I. furvus, I. hyllus, I. longiscapus — from West Bengal; all belong to the genus Idris (family Scelionidae) and target jumping spider eggs. State context: West Bengal, CM: Mamata Banerjee; Capital: Kolkata.
Q3) Which state launched India’s first Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to build a reference database for inherited diseases?
Explanation:Gujarat launched the project “Creation of Reference Genome Database for Tribal Population in Gujarat” in Gandhinagar, to sequence 2,000 tribal individuals from 17 districts for conditions such as sickle-cell anaemia, thalassaemia and certain cancers; it is implemented by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC). State CM: Bhupendra Patel, Capital: Gandhinagar.
Q4) The rare auroras seen over Ladakh’s night skies in May 2024 were triggered by which solar phenomenon, as decoded by an Indian Institute of Astrophysics–led study (2025)?
Explanation:An Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)-led team modelled a rare chain of six interacting CMEs that produced one of the strongest geomagnetic storms in decades, leading to auroral displays visible from Ladakh; key ground data came from the Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle (Ladakh). UT details for exams: Ladakh — Lt. Governor: Kavinder Gupta (appointed July 2025); Capital: Leh.
Q5) Tamil Nadu Day 2025 was observed on which date?
Explanation:Tamil Nadu Day is marked on 18 July to commemorate the 1967 Assembly resolution by then CM C. N. Annadurai to rename Madras State as Tamil Nadu (date adopted in 2022). State context: Tamil Nadu, CM: M. K. Stalin; Capital: Chennai.
Q6) Which state launched India’s first systematic plant conservation programme in July 2025 to reintroduce 14 rare/endangered Himalayan plant species into their natural habitats?
Explanation:In July 2025, Uttarakhand’s Forest Department (Research Wing) began reintroducing 14 threatened Himalayan plants (e.g., Himalayan gentian, White Himalayan lily, Indian spikenard) to their original habitats — India’s first flora-reintroduction programme of this scale. State context: Uttarakhand, CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami; Capital: Dehradun (winter), Bhararisain/Gairsain (summer).
Q7) Nagaland’s first-ever Mango Festival (19 July 2025) was held at:
Explanation:The inaugural Longmatra Mango Festival on 19 July 2025 at Longmatra in Kiphire to promote mango cultivation and local entrepreneurship. State context: Nagaland, CM: Neiphiu Rio; Capital: *Kohima
Q8) Reliance Defence and US-based Coastal Mechanics Inc. announced a JV in June 2025 to set up a defence MRO/upgrade facility at which location?
Explanation:Reliance Defence said it will establish a joint venture with Coastal Mechanics Inc. at MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur), Maharashtra, to provide MRO and upgrade services for platforms such as Jaguar and MiG-29 fighters and Apache helicopters. State CM: Eknath Shinde, Capital: Mumbai.
Q9) In July 2025, the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project recorded the first breakthrough in its 21-km tunnel (which includes an under-Thane-creek stretch). This breakthrough was achieved between which points?
Explanation:The first breakthrough on the Mumbai end was achieved on the BKC–Shilphata tunnel stretch of the bullet train corridor. The 21-km tunnel uses TBMs for most of the length, with the remaining stretch excavated using NATM; it also features an under-creek segment. State context: Maharashtra, CM: Eknath Shinde; Capital: Mumbai.
Q10) The newly described tree species Garcinia kusumae was discovered in which Indian state in June–July 2025?
Explanation:Reports of the discovery place Garcinia kusumae in Baksa district near Manas National Park, Assam. State context: Assam, CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma; Capital: Dispur.
Q11) On 16 July 2025, Uttar Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Association to strengthen disaster management. Which organisation is the partner?
Explanation:UP’s Relief Commissioner’s Office partnered with UNDP to run disaster risk-reduction programmes statewide, with an outlay of ₹19.99 crore over three years (plans for all 75 districts and risk assessments in 20 cities). State context: Uttar Pradesh, CM: Yogi Adityanath; Capital: Lucknow.
Q12) Which state launched the ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Garibi Mukt Gaon Yojana’ in July 2025 (initially covering 5,000 villages)?
Explanation:The first phase targets 5,000 villages under the new poverty-alleviation scheme announced by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma. State context: Rajasthan, Capital: Jaipur.
Q13) Which state government announced the ‘Krishi Samruddhi’ scheme with a ₹25,000-crore outlay to be implemented over five years to boost climate-resilient, sustainable farming?
Explanation:In July 2025, The Maharashtra government approved the Krishi Samruddhi scheme with a total allocation of ₹25,000 crore over five years to strengthen sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture and farmer support in the state. CM: Devendra Fadnavis; Capital: Mumbai.
Q14) In July 2025, Mumbai’s historic Carnac Bridge was rebuilt and given a new name in honour of “Operation Sindoor.” What is it called now?
Explanation:The rebuilt Carnac Bridge in Mumbai was inaugurated and renamed “Sindoor Bridge”, a tribute to India’s evacuation mission “Operation Sindoor,” while also shedding the bridge’s colonial-era name linked to British governor James Rivett-Carnac. Reports also note the earlier structure dated back to the 19th century and was razed in 2022 before reconstruction.
Q15) In July 2025, which state declared Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav as a State Festival?
Explanation:Maharashtra declared the 10-day Ganeshotsav a State Festival, announced in the assembly by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar. State CM: Devendra Fadnavis; Capital: Mumbai.
Q16) ‘Lungphun Ropui’, newly notified as a Monument of National Importance (July 2025), is in which state?
Explanation:The Archaeological Survey of India notified the menhir site ‘Lungphun Ropui’ at Lianpui village, Champhai district, as a Monument of National Importance on 14 July 2025—Mizoram’s second such megalithic site after Vangchhia (Kawtchhuah Ropui). State CM: Lalduhoma, Capital: Aizawl.
Q17) Which institute signed an MoU with the Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Ltd (MFSCDCL) in July 2025 to expand film and media training across the state?
Explanation:On 22 July 2025, Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune signed an MoU with MFSCDCL to promote short-term courses in filmmaking, television production, and allied technical fields across Maharashtra. State CM: Devendra Fadnavis. Capital: Mumbai.
Q18) Ladakh’s first Astro Tourism Festival (June 27–28, 2025) was held at which venue?
Explanation:The Union Territory of Ladakh hosted its first Astro Tourism Festival on June 27–28, 2025, at the District Panchayat Resource Centre, Agling in Leh. It was organized by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. Ladakh’s administrative head: Lt. Governor Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra,Capitals: Leh (summer), Kargil (winter).
Q19) The Advanced Cyber Skill Centre inaugurated in Mumbai in July 2025 was established by which organisation?
Explanation:Union MinisterPiyush Goyal inaugurated the centre at Kandivali, Mumbai; it was set up by DSCI (a NASSCOM initiative). State context: Maharashtra, CM: Devendra Fadnavis; Capital: Mumbai.
Q20) Which university did the Karnataka cabinet approve renaming as “Dr. Manmohan Singh City University” in July 2025?
Explanation:In July 2025, the Karnataka cabinet approved renaming Bengaluru City University as Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University. State CM: Siddaramaiah; Capital: Bengaluru.
Q21) In July 2025, which state government signed an MoU with Skymet Weather Services to implement the Weather Information Network Data System (WINDS) project?
Explanation:Odisha signed an MoU with Skymet to roll out WINDS, aimed at improving weather data access and risk management for agriculture. The plan is linked with PMFBY funding and involves the state’s Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Revenue & Disaster Management departments. State context: Odisha, CM: Mohan Charan Majhi; Capital: Bhubaneswar.
Q22) Which state approved the ‘Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana’ in July 2025 (selecting one eligible village per district with ≥2,000 residents and ≥500 cattle)?
Explanation:The MP cabinet cleared the scheme to develop one eligible village per district; eligibility requires ≥2,000 population and ≥500 cattle. State context: Madhya Pradesh , CM: Mohan Yadav; Capital: Bhopal.
Q23) Which state launched the ‘Mizo DiasporaHub’ portal in July 2025 to connect its global diaspora?
Explanation:On 21 July 2025, CM:Laldduhoma launched Mizo DiasporaHub, developed by the Mizo Diaspora Cell with LushAITech, to link Mizo communities worldwide. Capital: Aizawl.
Q24) Which state became the first in India (July 2025) to grant agricultural status to livestock & poultry farming?
Explanation:On 11 July 2025, the Maharashtra cabinet approved agricultural status for livestock farming (incl. poultry), enabling benefits like agri-rate power/taxes and interest subvention for farmers; the move is expected to benefit ~76.41 lakh families. State context: Maharashtra, CM: Devendra Fadnavis; Capital: Mumbai.
Q25) Which state launched the ‘Milk Subsidy Scheme’ in July 2025 offering a ₹5 per-litre subsidy to dairy farmers?
Explanation:Announced on 20 July 2025, the scheme pays ₹5 per litre (capped at 30 litres/day) to farmers supplying cooperative units; it targets ~20,000 farmers across 601 co-ops. State context: Assam, CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma, Capital: Dispur.
Q26) Which UAE bank received in-principle approval in July 2025 to set up an IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) in GIFT City, Gandhinagar (Gujarat)?
Explanation:Financial press reports confirm Mashreq as the first UAE-based bank cleared to open an IBU at GIFT City (Gujarat), with operations targeted by late-2025. State context: Gujarat, CM: Bhupendra Patel, Capital: Gandhinagar.
Q27) The newly described dragonfly Lyriothemis abrahami (2025) was named in honour of which Indian odonatologist?
Explanation:Explanation: Researchers (incl. TNHS) described Lyriothemis abrahami from the Western Ghats and named it after odonatology pioneer Dr. Abraham Samuel; paper published in Entomon (June 2025). State context of the find: Kerala, CM: Pinarayi Vijayan; Capital: Thiruvananthapuram; Karnataka, CM: Siddaramaiah; Capital: Bengaluru.
Q28) In 2025, which protected area was approved as India’s first dedicated butterfly sanctuary?
Explanation:On 18 June 2025, the Kerala State Wildlife Board renamed Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (Kannur) as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, making it India’s first dedicated butterfly sanctuary. Exam cues: Western Ghats, 266+ recorded species, decision taken by the state wildlife board chaired by the CM.
Q29) In July 2025, the Union government released guidelines for the ‘Aspirational District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Programme’ at which city?
Explanation:The Ministry of Mines launched the Aspirational DMF Programme during the National DMF Workshop held in New Delhi, aligning DMF planning with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP). State context: Delhi, CM: Rekha Gupta; Capital: New Delhi.
Q30) Which Union Territory hosted its first Astro Tourism Festival in June 2025?
Explanation:The UT government reported that the Ladakh Astro Festival was held on 27–28 June 2025 in Leh with support from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics to promote astro-tourism. UT context: Ladakh, Capital: Leh.
Q31) Who was appointed Chief Secretary of Manipur on 16 July 2025?
Explanation:The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet named Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel (IAS (1991)) as Manipur’s Chief Secretary on 16 July 2025; he succeeded Prashant Kumar Singh and assumed charge on 21 July 2025. State context: Manipur, CM: (under President’s Rule); Capital: Imphal.
Q32) Which city piloted India’s first QR-based digital house-address project under the Smart Cities framework in July 2025?
Explanation:Indore Municipal Corporation launched a pilot “digital house address” project—described as India’s first—under which every house gets a unique, QR-coded digital address for faster civic services. State CM: Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh). Capital: Bhopal.
Q33) In July 2025, Telangana launched India’s first state-led Digital Public Infrastructure for AI. What is the platform called?
Explanation:On 2 July 2025, Telangana’s ITE&C Dept launched TGDeX to provide AI-ready datasets and other resources on a secure state platform. State context: Telangana, CM: A. Revanth Reddy, Capital: Hyderabad.
Q34) The 21st Steering Committee meeting of “Project Elephant” (June 2025) was held in which city?
Explanation:The Union Environment Ministry convened the 21st Steering Committee meeting of Project Elephant in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Key updates included surveying ~3,452 km of sensitive railway stretches and identifying 77 high-risk sites for elephant–train collision mitigation; Project Elephant is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1992, and the last all-India elephant census (2017) counted 29,964 elephants. State context: Uttarakhand, CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami; Capitals: Dehradun (winter), Gairsain (summer).
Q35) In July 2025, researchers from Pune’s ARI (DST) with SPPU reported a new lichen from the Western Ghats. Which species was described?
Explanation:India reported Allographa effusosoredica from the Western Ghats identified via multi-gene DNA sequencing, noted as a crustose lichen, and counted as the 53rd Allographa recorded from India (22nd from the Western Ghats). Discoverers: Agharkar Research Institute (Pune, DST) with Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Q36) India’s first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation will be set up at which site?
Explanation:In July 2025,The Tamil Nadu government approved establishing India’s first CoE for hornbill conservation at Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR), Coimbatore. Exam points: focus on conserving Western Ghats hornbills. State context: Tamil Nadu, CM: M. K. Stalin; Capital: Chennai.
Q37) The 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave (July 2025) was hosted in which Indian city?
Explanation:Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the two-day BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, organized by the Visakhapatnam Port Authority; theme: “Blue Economy, Innovation and Sustainable Partnerships”. State context: Andhra Pradesh, CM: N. Chandrababu Naidu; Capital: Amaravati.
