Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

Exercise Drone Prahar was conducted by the Indian Army in which state?

(A) Assam
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Sikkim

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Answer: B

Current Context : The Indian Army conducted Exercise Drone Prahar at Rayang, East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

About Exercise DRONE PRAHAR

Objective
Enhance battlefield commanders’ situational awareness.
Enable real-time decision-making through layered drone surveillance.
Integrate drones into routine military operations for combat modernization.
Operational Highlights
Demonstrated sensor-to-shooter coordination using live drone feeds.
Showed precision targeting supported by real-time ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)
Tested airspace deconfliction, secure communication, and inter-unit coordination.

Regarding the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve’s recent tiger count and ranking, which of the following is/are correct?
1. The tiger density in 2024 reached 18.65 tigers per 100sqkm.
2. Bandipur has the highest tiger density in the world followed by Corbett and then Kaziranga.
3. It was designated as a tiger reserve in 2006.
Select the correct answer using the code below:

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: D

Current Context : On Global Tiger Day (29 July 2025), Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Kaziranga Tiger Reserve now ranks 3rd globally in tiger density.

Tiger count increased from 104 (2022) to 148 (2024) — a major conservation success.

ABOUT KAZIRANGA TIGER RESERVE

Location: Assam, in Golaghat and Nagaon districts
UNESCO World Heritage Status: Since 1985
Designated Tiger Reserve: 2006
Tiger Population Growth
1997: ~80 tigers
2019: 121 tigers
2022: 104 tigers
2024: 148 tigers
Division-wise Data (2024)
Biswanath Wildlife Division (first-time survey): 27 tigers
Eastern Assam Division: 104 → 115 tigers
Nagaon Division: stable at 6 tigers
Density Rank (Global)
Kaziranga:65 tigers / 100 sq km
Ranks 3rd worldwide, after:
- Bandipur (Karnataka):83
- Corbett (Uttarakhand):56

The establishment of India’s first Hindi-medium MBBS college is planned in which of the following cities?

(A) Bhopal
(B) Jabalpur
(C) Lucknow
(D) Patna

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Answer: B

Current Context : Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) will establish India’s first Hindi-medium MBBS college, starting academic session 2027–28.

Entire instruction, clinical training, and exams will be conducted in Hindi.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

Approval Process
Proposal cleared by the Executive Council of Madhya Pradesh Medical University.
Detailed Project Report (DPR) to be submitted to the State Government, then to the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Significance
Teaching, exams, and clinical training to be delivered completely in Hindi.
Builds on previous state efforts—like translating MBBS textbooks into Hindi.
Impact & Capacity
Aims to broaden access to medical education for Hindi-speaking students.
Initial intake: 50 MBBS seats.
Clinical training to be held at the existing government medical college in Jabalpur.

The Gyan Bharatam Mission primarily aims to:

(A) Promote yoga internationally
(B) Digitise ancient Indian manuscripts
(C) Develop new AI software for education
(D) Launch space missions

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Answer: B

Current Context : Recently, Gyan Bharatam Mission launched by PM Narendra Modi during the 124th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

Aims to digitise ancient Indian manuscripts and create a National Digital Repository for global access.

ABOUT GYAN BHARATAM MISSION

Vision & Purpose
Preserve over 1 crore ancient manuscripts seen as “Chapters of India’s soul”.
Develop a central digital platform for scholars, students, and global public access.
Key Goals
Digitisation of rare, fragile, and historical texts.
Build a centralised digital repository.
Provide global academic access to India’s civilisational heritage.

With reference to the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The awards are based on metrics such as debates, bills, questions, attendance, and committee work.
2. They were initiated in 2010, inspired by the vision of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
3. Only members from the Lok Sabha are eligible to receive this award.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Current Context: Recently, 17 Members of Parliament (MPs) awarded Sansad Ratna Awards for outstanding performance in the 18^th Lok Sabha.

Based on metrics like debates, questions, bills, attendance, and committee work.
Notable recipients: Supriya Sule (NCP-SP), Ravi Kishan (BJP), Nishikant Dubey (BJP), Arvind Sawant (Shiv Sena-UBT).
Special Jury Awards given for sustained excellence to:
- Bhartruhari Mahtab
- K. Premachandran
- Supriya Sule
- Shrirang Appa Barne

ABOUT SANSAD RATNA AWARDS

Established : Initiated in 2010, inspired by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to recognize parliamentary excellence.
Selection Criteria : Based on objective data: debates, MP questions, bills, attendance, committee contributions.
Significance
Encourages transparency, efficiency, and democratic accountability in Parliament.
Rewards active legislative performance and sustained contributions.

Under NEP 2020, the school education structure introduced is:

(A) 10+2
(B) 6+4+2
(C) 5+3+3+4
(D) 8+4

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Answer: C

Current Context : NEP 2020 completes five years on 29 July 2025.

ABOUT NEP 2020

Educational Reforms & Achievements
Introduced 5+3+3+4 structure supporting experiential and multidisciplinary learning.
Integrated vocational education in mainstream schooling: 50% coverage goal by 2025.
NIPUN Bharat reached 2 crore students across 8.9 lakh schools.
Over 4 lakh teachers trained under NISHTHA
72% schools now have internet access; digital tools like DIKSHA, PM e-Vidya, and AI bots
CUET (from 2022) now key to UG admissions.

Which of the following is the headquarters of the North-Central Zonal Cultural Centre?

(A) Kolkata
(B) Prayagraj
(C) Patiala
(D) Udaipur

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Answer: B

Current Context : The Government has reviewed the status of setting up all seven Zonal Cultural Centres, aligning with its plan to strengthen regional cultural promotion.

ABOUT ZONAL CULTURAL CENTRES

Purpose: Founded as autonomous bodies under the Ministry of Culture to preserve and celebrate India’s folk, tribal, and endangered art forms.
Focus Areas: Engaging youth and showcasing the country’s cultural diversity across regions.
Headquarter Locations of 7 ZCCs:
North Zone: Patiala (Punjab)
North-Central Zone: Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
East Zone: Kolkata (West Bengal)
North-East Zone: Dimapur (Nagaland)
South Zone: Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu)
South-Central Zone: Nagpur (Maharashtra)
West Zone: Udaipur (Rajasthan)

The 10th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting in 2025 was held in which city?

(A) Saint Petersburg
(B) Beijing
(C) Brasilia
(D) New Delhi

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Answer: C

Current Context : The 10^th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting occurred on 26 May 2025 in Brasilia, Brazil, led by Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, reflecting India’s active role in cultural diplomacy.

KEY OUTCOMES

Brasilia Declaration: Ministers formally adopted this declaration highlighting four strategic focus areas:

Creative economy & AI in culture
Culture & climate in the Post‑2030 Development Agenda
Return of cultural assets
BRICS Cultural Festivals & Alliances

New BRICS Cultural Platform: Aimed at boosting visitor exchange, joint projects, creative industries, and artist mobility using New Development Bank support.

About BRICS

Founded in 2009 as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China); South Africa joined in 2011, making it BRICS.
Established as an economic forum for emerging market coordination and reform of global institutions

The United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize is awarded:

(A) Annually, to two individuals of any gender.
(B) Quinquennially, to one male and one female from different regions.
(C) Biennially, to persons showing extraordinary achievements in medicine.
(D) Every 10 years, with a substantial monetary component.

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Answer: B

Current Context : The United Nations awarded the Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize 2025 to Brenda Reynolds (Canada) and Kennedy Odede (Kenya) for their exceptional service to humanity and community development.

ABOUT THE PRIZE

Founded: Established in 2014–15 as a quinquennial award given by the UN Secretary-General to one male and one female from different regions.
Recognition Criteria: Honorees demonstrate life-long dedication to reconciliation, social cohesion, and community service, inspired by Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
Prize Details: Winners receive a plaque with citation and Mandela quote; no monetary prize. UN staff are ineligible.
Indian Participation: No Indian has received the award to date.