Current Affairs Quiz — 05 July 2025
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What is the name of India's first cooperative university whose Bhoomi Poojan was performed in Anand on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Tribhuvan Sahkari University
Ministry of Cooperation: Shri Amit Shah performed the Bhoomi Poojan of the country's first cooperative university, 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University, in Anand.
The Tribhuvan Sahkari University campus at Anand will span about how many acres and cost how much?
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Correct answer: A — 125 acres; ₹500 crore
Ministry of Cooperation: the university campus will span over 125 acres and will be built at a cost of Rs 500 crore.
Tribhuvan Sahkari University was established through an Act of Parliament by converting which existing institute?
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Correct answer: C — Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)
Ministry of Cooperation: TSU was established by converting the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) and declared an institution of national importance through an Act of Parliament, with effect from 6 April 2025.
PM Modi's visit to Argentina in July 2025 was the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to that country after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: A — 57 years
PMO: the visit was the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina after a gap of 57 years.
India and Argentina were marking how many years of diplomatic ties in 2025, according to the PMO?
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Correct answer: C — 75 years
PMO: this is a seminal year as the two countries celebrate 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties.
Who presented PM Modi with the Key to the City of Buenos Aires on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jorge Macri, Chief of the City Government of Buenos Aires
PMO: PM was conferred with the Key to the City of Buenos Aires by Mr Jorge Macri, Chief of the City Government of Buenos Aires.
During the Modi–Milei talks of July 2025, the expansion of which trade agreement was discussed?
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Correct answer: D — India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement
PMO: they also discussed expansion of the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement.
Consider the following about PM Modi's programme in Buenos Aires (July 2025): 1. He met President Milei at Casa Rosada. 2. He paid homage to General José de San Martín. 3. He paid floral tribute at the busts of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated by the PMO in its releases on the Buenos Aires visit.
The Bahuda Yatra of 5 July 2025 marked the return of the Puri deities from which temple?
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Correct answer: B — Gundicha Temple
New Indian Express and ETV Bharat: the Bahuda Yatra brought the Holy Trinity back from the Gundicha Temple to Srimandir.
Who performed the Chhera Pahanra ritual on the chariots during the Bahuda Yatra on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb
New Indian Express: the Chhera Pahanra ritual was performed by Puri king Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb on the three chariots.
Which chariot rolled out first in the Bahuda Yatra of 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Taladhwaja
New Indian Express and ETV Bharat: Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja chariot rolled out first, followed by Darpadalana and Nandighosha.
Which Indian Standard must helmets for two-wheeler riders conform to under the Quality Control Order cited on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — IS 4151:2015
Department of Consumer Affairs: a Quality Control Order in force since 2021 mandates ISI-marked helmets certified under BIS standards (IS 4151:2015).
How many manufacturers held valid BIS licences for protective helmets as of June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 176
Department of Consumer Affairs: as of June 2025, there are 176 manufacturers across India holding valid BIS licenses for protective helmets.
Wearing a helmet by two-wheeler riders is mandatory under which law, as cited by the Department of Consumer Affairs on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Department of Consumer Affairs: wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, but its effectiveness depends on quality.
What was the theme of the International Day of Cooperatives observed on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World
UN and ICA: CoopsDay 2025 was celebrated under the theme 'Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World'. ('Cooperatives Build a Better World' is the theme of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.)
Consider the following about the International Day of Cooperatives: 1. It is observed on the first Saturday of July every year. 2. It was officially recognised by the United Nations in 1995. 3. Its theme is chosen solely by the UN General Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (ICA). Statement 3 is wrong: the theme is selected jointly by the International Cooperative Alliance and COPAC.
With what throw did Neeraj Chopra win the inaugural NC Classic on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 86.18 m
World Athletics results and Olympics.com: Neeraj Chopra won with 86.18 m; 84.51 m was Julius Yego's second-placed mark.
At which stadium was the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic held on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Olympics.com and Economic Times: the event was held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Which athlete finished second behind Neeraj Chopra at the NC Classic 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Julius Yego (Kenya)
World Athletics results: Julius Yego of Kenya was second with 84.51 m; Sachin Yadav was fourth and Thomas Röhler eleventh.
Which player scored both of India's goals in the 2-1 win over Thailand on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sangita Basfore
AIFF and Sportstar: Sangita Basfore's brace, one in each half, powered India past Thailand.
Which country will host the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, for which India qualified on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Australia
AIFF: India sealed qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.
Consider the following about India's qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: 1. India beat hosts Thailand 2-1 in Chiang Mai. 2. It was India's first win over Thailand. 3. The 2026 Asian Cup also serves as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the result and first win over Thailand (AIFF), and the Asian Cup's role as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 (Sportstar).
On 5 July 2025, PM Modi paid tribute on his Jayanti to which former Union Minister, saying his whole life was dedicated to social justice?
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Correct answer: A — Ram Vilas Paswan
PMO: the Prime Minister paid tribute to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on the occasion of his Jayanti.
Which country did PM Modi visit immediately before arriving in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Argentina
PMO departure statement: the tour covered Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia in that order, so Argentina came just before Brazil.
IPF MEDICON 2025, inaugurated by Om Birla on 5 July 2025, was which edition of the Innovative Physicians Forum's annual international conference?
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Correct answer: C — 7th
Lok Sabha Secretariat: Shri Birla inaugurated the 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physicians Forum – IPF MEDICON 2025 in New Delhi.