Current affairs questions of 26th July 2025
Current affairs questions are a key part of most competitive exams. They help you test your awareness of recent events and important developments. Exams like UPSC, SSC, banking, and railways often include daily news-based questions. Staying updated with current affairs of 26th July 2025 will boost your general knowledge. It also improves your chances of scoring higher in the exam. Regular practice builds confidence and sharpens your preparation. These questions are designed to cover national, international, sports, and economic news. That’s why revising daily current affairs is important for every serious aspirant.
1. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of IRDAI in 2025?
- A. Debasish Panda
- B. Nirmal K. Minda
- C. Ajay Seth
- D. Amitabh Chaudhry
Correct Answer: C. Ajay Seth
Explanation: Ajay Seth, a 1987-batch IAS officer, was appointed as the Chairman of IRDAI for a three-year term, succeeding Debasish Panda.
2. What is the projected GDP of India by 2035 according to Morgan Stanley?
- A. $5.3 trillion
- B. $8.9 trillion
- C. $10.6 trillion
- D. $12.1 trillion
Correct Answer: C. $10.6 trillion
Explanation: Morgan Stanley projects India to double its GDP to $10.6 trillion by 2035 and become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028.
3. Divya Deshmukh made history by reaching the final of which chess event in 2025?
- A. FIDE Grand Prix
- B. FIDE Candidates Tournament
- C. FIDE Women’s World Cup
- D. Tata Steel Chess Tournament
Correct Answer: C. FIDE Women’s World Cup
Explanation: Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian to reach the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 by defeating Tan Zhongyi.
4. What is the main aim of Assam’s CM-FLIGHT initiative?
- A. Promote higher education in Europe
- B. Provide English language training
- C. Encourage domestic employment in IT
- D. Facilitate overseas jobs via Japanese language training
Correct Answer: D. Facilitate overseas jobs via Japanese language training
Explanation: The CM-FLIGHT scheme offers ₹1.5 lakh scholarships to Assamese youth to learn Japanese and gain employment under Japan’s SSW visa programme.
5. What theme has been announced for World Food India 2025?
- A. Eat Right, Live Well
- B. Taste of India
- C. Processing for Prosperity
- D. Food for the Future
Correct Answer: C. Processing for Prosperity
Explanation: The theme for World Food India 2025 is “Processing for Prosperity”, focusing on investment and collaboration in food processing.
6. India gained visa-free access to how many countries in the Henley Passport Index 2025?
- A. 55
- B. 59
- C. 63
- D. 67
Correct Answer: B. 59
Explanation: India gained visa-free access to 59 countries, improving its rank from 85th in 2024 to 77th in 2025 on the Henley Passport Index.
7. What is the objective of Fino Payments Bank’s “GATI” account?
- A. To offer high-interest FD options
- B. To support international banking
- C. To expand UPI adoption in rural areas
- D. To provide free debit cards for students
Correct Answer: C. To expand UPI adoption in rural areas
Explanation: “GATI” is a digital savings account launched to promote UPI use, especially in semi-urban and rural West Bengal.
8. What is the maximum claim amount under IRDAI’s proposed Internal Ombudsman Scheme?
- A. ₹25 lakh
- B. ₹40 lakh
- C. ₹50 lakh
- D. ₹1 crore
Correct Answer: C. ₹50 lakh
Explanation: The Internal Ombudsman Scheme is proposed to handle complaints related to claims up to ₹50 lakh across all insurers (excluding reinsurers).
9. Who is set to lead India at the World Racketlon Championship 2025?
- A. Prashant Sen
- B. Vikramaditya Chaufla
- C. Raghav Jatia
- D. Nihit Kumar Singh
Correct Answer: B. Vikramaditya Chaufla
Explanation: Vikramaditya Chaufla, a former badminton player, will lead the Indian team at the Racketlon Championship 2025 in the Netherlands.