Current affairs questions of 12th July 2025
Current affairs are a crucial part of competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, and Railway. They test your awareness of recent national and international events. Questions are commonly asked from politics, economy, sports, and government schemes. Preparing daily current affairs boosts your accuracy and confidence in the exam. It also strengthens your performance in interviews and group discussions. Regular practice helps you stay ahead of the competition. Staying updated with daily current affairs is the key to score high and clearing cutoffs.
Q1. Who has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at SBI in July 2025?
A. Sumit Khandelwal
B. Babitha B P
C. Shalini Warrier
D. Roy Varghese
Correct Answer: B. Babitha B P
Explanation: Babitha B P was appointed as Deputy CISO at SBI to strengthen the bank’s cybersecurity framework.
Q2. Arthunkal Police Station became the first in India to receive which certification from BIS?
A. ISO 14001:2015
B. ISO 45001:2018
C. ISO 9001:2015
D. ISO 27001:2022
Correct Answer: C. ISO 9001:2015
Explanation: Arthunkal Police Station in Kerala became the first in India to receive IS/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification from BIS.
Q3. Who designed the commemorative stamp released on the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee?
A. Babitha B P
B. Nenu Gupta
C. Shalini Warrier
D. Priya Nair
Correct Answer: B. Nenu Gupta
Explanation: The commemorative stamp was designed by Nenu Gupta and released during a cultural event at Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi.
Q4. Which country awarded PM Narendra Modi the ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’?
A. Brazil
B. Argentina
C. Namibia
D. South Africa
Correct Answer: C. Namibia
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi received Namibia’s highest civilian honour ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’.
Q5. The Government of Maharashtra declared which festival as the official State Festival in July 2025?
A. Diwali
B. Holi
C. Ganeshotsav
D. Gudi Padwa
Correct Answer: C. Ganeshotsav
Explanation: Maharashtra declared Ganeshotsav as the official State Festival to promote its cultural heritage.
Q6. India will host the ISSF Combined World Cup in which year?
A. 2025
B. 2026
C. 2027
D. 2028
Correct Answer: C. 2027
Explanation: India has secured hosting rights for the ISSF Combined World Cup in 2027 and Junior Championships in 2028.
Q7. MCX is set to launch India’s first futures contracts in which sector?
A. Coal
B. Electricity
C. Crude Oil
D. Natural Gas
Correct Answer: B. Electricity
Explanation: MCX will launch India’s first electricity futures contracts for risk hedging in the power sector.
Q8. Who will become the first woman CEO & MD of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)?
A. Priya Nair
B. Shalini Warrier
C. Sahiba Joshi
D. Kiran Mazumdar
Correct Answer: A. Priya Nair
Explanation: Priya Nair will take over as the first woman CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever Limited from 1st August 2025.