Current affairs questions of 15th July 2025
Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 15th July 2025 are important for all competitive exams. These include UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and more. Daily current affairs help you stay updated with recent events. They improve your general knowledge and boost your exam score. Questions from 15th July 2025 cover key national and international news. Practicing them helps with better recall and accuracy. It also prepares you for interviews and descriptive papers. Stay ahead in your preparation with the latest current affairs.
1. Who was recently awarded the ‘Hem Bahadur Malla Award 2080’ in Nepal?
- A. Bidhya Devi Bhandari
- B. Ram Baran Yadav
- C. Kalyan Shrestha
- D. Sushila Karki
Correct Answer: C. Kalyan Shrestha
Explanation: Former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha was honoured with the ‘Hem Bahadur Malla Award 2080’ for his contribution to judicial leadership and institutional development in Nepal.
2. Which Indian Grandmaster earned his title at the La Plagne International Chess Festival in France?
- A. Aditya S Samant
- B. A Ra Harikrishnan
- C. Vuppala Prraneeth
- D. L.R. Srihari
Correct Answer: B. A Ra Harikrishnan
Explanation: A Ra Harikrishnan became India’s 87th Grandmaster after achieving his final GM norm at the La Plagne International Chess Festival.
3. Which bank led the UPI market share in June 2025?
- A. Paytm
- B. Google Pay
- C. PhonePe
- D. BHIM
Correct Answer: C. PhonePe
Explanation: PhonePe led the UPI market in June 2025 with a 46% market share, recording over 854 crore transactions.
4. Which Indian forts were recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- A. Rajputana Forts
- B. Mughal Forts
- C. Maratha Military Landscapes
- D. Chola Temples
Correct Answer: C. Maratha Military Landscapes
Explanation: The Maratha Military Landscapes, comprising 12 forts, were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, becoming India’s 44th such entry.
5. Which country’s bank is the latest to apply for an IFSC Banking Unit in GIFT City?
- A. UAE
- B. France
- C. Taiwan
- D. Singapore
Correct Answer: C. Taiwan
Explanation: Taiwan’s largest private bank, CTBC Bank, has applied to set up an IFSC Banking Unit in India’s GIFT City.
6. What is the name of the Indian Army operation launched to secure the Amarnath Yatra in 2025?
- A. Operation Prahar
- B. Operation Shiva 2025
- C. Operation Rakshak
- D. Operation Suraksha
Correct Answer: B. Operation Shiva 2025
Explanation: The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Shiva 2025’ to ensure safe conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra amid heightened threats.
7. Which missile was successfully tested with a DRDO-developed RF seeker?
- A. Akash
- B. Agni-V
- C. Astra BVRAAM
- D. Trishul
Correct Answer: C. Astra BVRAAM
Explanation: India successfully tested the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile with a DRDO-developed RF seeker from a Su-30 MKI.
8. Where was the 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave held?
- A. Mumbai
- B. Chennai
- C. Visakhapatnam
- D. Kochi
Correct Answer: C. Visakhapatnam
Explanation: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam to promote maritime cooperation.
