Below are 10 important multiple-choice (MCQ) current affairs questions for Saturday, 25 July 2026 with detailed answers and explanations. Click SHOW ANSWER to reveal the correct answer.

1Recently in news, 'Rule 267' is related to which of the following?
(A)Lok Sabha only
(B)Joint sitting of Parliament
(C)Rajya Sabha only
(D)State Legislative Councils only

Answer: (C) Rajya Sabha only

Rule 267 is a Rajya Sabha rule that allows a member to seek suspension of the normal business of the House to discuss an urgent matter of public importance.

2The recently concluded 'Samudra Pradakshina' Tri-Services circumnavigation expedition was conducted on which vessel?
(A)INS Tarini
(B)IASV Mhadei
(C)INS Sudarshini
(D)IASV Triveni

Answer: (D) IASV Triveni

The 'Samudra Pradakshina' Tri-Services circumnavigation expedition was conducted on IASV Triveni, showcasing India's maritime capability and inter-services coordination.

3Which state government renamed the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme to Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme?
(A)Karnataka
(B)Andhra Pradesh
(C)Kerala
(D)Tamil Nadu

Answer: (D) Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu renamed the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme to Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme, honouring former Chief Minister K. Kamaraj.

4Recently, who has been given additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IRCTC?
(A)Satish Kumar
(B)Rahul Himalayan
(C)Jaya Verma Sinha
(D)Sanjay Kumar Jain

Answer: (B) Rahul Himalayan

Rahul Himalayan was given additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IRCTC, the entity responsible for catering, tourism and online ticketing services of Indian Railways.

5Who brought India its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
(A)Nikhat Zareen
(B)Lovlina Borgohain
(C)Mirabai Chanu
(D)PV Sindhu

Answer: (B) Lovlina Borgohain

Lovlina Borgohain brought India its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, adding to her list of achievements as one of India's leading boxers.

6Which village was recently recognized as Tamil Nadu's first climate-resilient village?
(A)Killai
(B)Mamallapuram
(C)Velankanni
(D)Rameswaram

Answer: (A) Killai

Killai village was recognized as Tamil Nadu's first climate-resilient village, in recognition of its efforts towards sustainable and eco-friendly development.

7Which state recently launched the 'Samras Vidyasetu Mega Abhiyan' to re-enroll school dropout children?
(A)Gujarat
(B)Rajasthan
(C)Maharashtra
(D)Haryana

Answer: (A) Gujarat

Gujarat launched the 'Samras Vidyasetu Mega Abhiyan' to re-enroll school dropout children, aiming to strengthen universal enrollment and reduce dropout rates in the state.

8Who has been chosen for the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026?
(A)Amit Shah
(B)Rajnath Singh
(C)Ajit Doval
(D)S Jaishankar

Answer: (C) Ajit Doval

Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor, has been chosen for the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in recognition of his contribution to national security.

9In India, on which day is 'National Broadcasting Day' celebrated every year in July?
(A)21 July
(B)22 July
(C)23 July
(D)24 July

Answer: (C) 23 July

National Broadcasting Day is celebrated every year on 23 July in India, marking the anniversary of the country's first radio broadcast.

10In July 2026, who was appointed as CEO of NITI Aayog?
(A)Anurag Jain
(B)Amitabh Kant
(C)Rajiv Kumar
(D)Arvind Virmani

Answer: (A) Anurag Jain

Anurag Jain was appointed as CEO of NITI Aayog in July 2026, taking charge of the government's premier policy think tank.