Current affairs questions of 17th July 2025
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1. Who has been appointed as the CEO of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd, effective from 8th September 2025?
- A. Sahil Kini
- B. Hemant Rupani
- C. Juan Pablo Rodriguez
- D. Roy Varghese
Correct Answer: B. Hemant Rupani
Explanation: Hemant Rupani will take over as CEO of HCCB from 8th September 2025, succeeding Juan Pablo Rodriguez.
2. Which village in Sikkim has been declared India’s first Digital Nomad Village?
- A. Pakyong
- B. Lachen
- C. Yakten
- D. Namchi
Correct Answer: C. Yakten
Explanation: Yakten village in Sikkim’s Pakyong district was declared India’s first Digital Nomad Village under the ‘Nomad Sikkim’ initiative.
3. What is the current wholesale price inflation (WPI) in India for June 2025?
- A. 0.85%
- B. -0.13%
- C. 2.1%
- D. 0.2%
Correct Answer: B. -0.13%
Explanation: As per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India’s WPI inflation for June 2025 turned negative at -0.13%.
4. Which state became the first in India to grant agricultural status to livestock farming?
- A. Punjab
- B. Gujarat
- C. Maharashtra
- D. Haryana
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra granted agricultural status to livestock farming, becoming the first Indian state to do so.
5. Who was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2025?
- A. Muhammad Waseem
- B. Shubman Gill
- C. Aiden Markram
- D. Jomel Warrican
Correct Answer: C. Aiden Markram
Explanation: Aiden Markram earned the award for his performance in the WTC Final against Australia.
6. What is the amount of aid granted to EMRS toppers under the NESTS Discretionary Fund Initiative?
- A. ₹10000
- B. ₹5000
- C. ₹7500
- D. ₹8200
Correct Answer: C. ₹7500
Explanation: President Murmu approved ₹7500 each for 823 EMRS Class XII toppers through NESTS.
7. Which startup has received RBI’s in-principle licence to operate as a cross-border payment aggregator?
- A. Razorpay
- B. PayU
- C. BharatPe
- D. EximPe
Correct Answer: D. EximPe
Explanation: EximPe received RBI’s in-principle licence for cross-border payment aggregation services.
8. Who has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of LIC?
- A. Sat Pal Bhanoo
- B. Raghavendra S Bhat
- C. Doraiswamy
- D. Roy Varghese
Correct Answer: C. Doraiswamy
Explanation: Doraiswamy assumed charge as LIC’s CEO and MD, taking over from Sat Pal Bhanoo.
9. What is the new title proposed for New Caledonia under the accord signed with France?
- A. Independent State of New Caledonia
- B. Caledonian Union Territory
- C. State of New Caledonia
- D. New Caledonia Federal Zone
Correct Answer: C. State of New Caledonia
Explanation: A historic accord proposes the creation of a “State of New Caledonia” within the French Republic.
10. Where was Coal India’s first all-women operated dispensary inaugurated?
- A. Ranchi
- B. Bilaspur
- C. Nagpur
- D. Dhanbad
Correct Answer: B. Bilaspur
Explanation: The Vasant Vihar Dispensary at SECL HQ in Bilaspur became Coal India’s first all-women operated facility.