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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 25 July 2026

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz for 25 July 2026

This StudyAgora Daily Current Affairs Quiz is designed for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly the Preliminary Examination.

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UPSC Daily Quiz Answer Key – 25 July 2026

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Q1. President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Museum of the City of Skopje during her state visit. Skopje is the capital of which country?
  • Bulgaria
  • North Macedonia
  • Albania
  • Serbia

Correct Answer: North Macedonia

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, marking a key milestone in strengthening bilateral ties.

Q2. The Udmaroo Bridge over the Shayok River was recently inaugurated in Ladakh. The Shayok River originates from which glacier in the Karakoram Range?
  • Rimo Glacier
  • Siachen Glacier
  • Gangotri Glacier
  • Baltoro Glacier

Correct Answer: Rimo Glacier

The Shayok River originates from the Rimo Glacier, a tongue of the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram Range.

Q3. Which state government launched a pilot project integrating blockchain technology into its 'Mee Bhoomi' portal to create tamper-proof digital land records?
  • Telangana
  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh introduced a blockchain-powered upgrade to its 'Mee Bhoomi' portal to secure land record data and prevent fraudulent property transactions.

Q4. Which public sector bank signed an MoU with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to launch India's first bank-led Quantum Finance Hub at Amaravati Quantum Valley?
  • State Bank of India
  • Punjab National Bank
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Canara Bank

Correct Answer: Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank (PNB) partnered with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish the PNB Quantum Finance Hub for research into quantum computing applications in banking and cybersecurity.

Q5. What is the name of the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) used by nine female military officers during the first-ever Tri-Service all-women global circumnavigation voyage 'Samudra Pradakshina'?
  • IASV Tarangini
  • IASV Mhadei
  • IASV Triveni
  • IASV Bulbul

Correct Answer: IASV Triveni

Operation 'Samudra Pradakshina' was a 314-day global sailing expedition completed by nine female officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force aboard IASV Triveni.

Q6. Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group announced an investment of ₹600 crore to build an integrated superalloy manufacturing facility with a 5,000-tonne annual capacity in which state?
  • Telangana
  • Gujarat
  • Maharashtra
  • Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Telangana

Raghu Vamsi Aerospace announced a 50-acre superalloy manufacturing facility near Hyderabad, Telangana, focused on high-precision nickel alloys for defense and aerospace.

Q7. The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting, which adopted the BRICS Compendium on Digital Health Architecture, was hosted in which Indian city?
  • New Delhi
  • Bengaluru
  • Chandigarh
  • Varanasi

Correct Answer: Chandigarh

Health ministers and representatives from BRICS nations gathered in Chandigarh to finalize framework commitments on digital healthcare integration.

Q8. Under the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) reviewed by the Union Government, during which period is the financial incentive framework planned for implementation?
  • FY 2024–25 to FY 2028–29
  • FY 2025–26 to FY 2029–30
  • FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31
  • FY 2027–28 to FY 2031–32

Correct Answer: FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31

The MPMS scheme provides financial incentives over a 5-year period from FY 2026–27 through FY 2030–31 to scale up domestic electronics and component production.

Q9. Who took charge as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) following the conclusion of Iqbal Singh Lalpura's term?
  • Harjit Singh Grewal
  • Syed Ghayorul Hasan Rizvi
  • Iqbal Singh Lalpura
  • Wajahat Habibullah

Correct Answer: Harjit Singh Grewal

Harjit Singh Grewal officially assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), a statutory body under the NCM Act, 1992.

Q10. Income Tax Day (Aaykar Diwas) is celebrated across India on July 24 every year. Which milestone anniversary of its introduction by Sir James Wilson in 1860 was observed in 2026?
  • 150th Anniversary
  • 160th Anniversary
  • 167th Anniversary
  • 175th Anniversary

Correct Answer: 167th Anniversary

Income tax was first introduced in India on July 24, 1860, by Sir James Wilson, making 2026 the 167th anniversary of Income Tax Day in the country.

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