Q. How many historic forts were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India?
Explanation: The Maratha Military Landscapes of India were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, covering 12 historic forts built by the Maratha rulers between the 17th and 19th centuries. One of these forts, Gingee Fort, located in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, was specifically mentioned as being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 11, 2025, as part of this listing.
Q. What symbolic award was presented to PM Modi during his visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Explanation: On July 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the ‘Key to the City of Buenos Aires’ during his official two-day visit to Argentina. This symbolic award was given by Jorge Macri, the Chief of the City Government of Buenos Aires.
Q. How many High Court judges were transferred and repatriated by the Union Government on July 14, 2025?
Explanation: To maintain the balance, efficiency, and impartiality of the judiciary in India, the Union Government on July 14, 2025, issued official orders transferring and repatriating 18 High Court judges across various states.
Q. Which city was declared the cleanest city in the category of cities with a population of over 10 lakh in Swachh Survekshan 2024–25?
Explanation: The Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 has declared Ahmedabad as the cleanest city in the category of cities with a population of over 10 lakh.
Q. Which three cities were inducted into the new ‘Super Swachh League Cities’ category for consistent top performance in Swachh Survekshan 2024–25?
Explanation: Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai were inducted into Super Swachh League Cities, a new category for consistent top performers over the past 3 years in Swachh Survekshan 2024–25.
Q. On what date was the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between India and the United Kingdom in 2025?
Explanation: On July 24, 2025, India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the UK.
Q. What is the target for bilateral trade volume between India and the UK by 2030, as set by the new FTA?
Explanation: The objectives of the India-UK FTA include pushing bilateral trade towards the $120 billion target by 2030.
Q. Who created history by winning the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025 and becoming India’s fourth female Grandmaster?
Explanation: India’s rising chess star Divya Deshmukh scripted history on July 28, 2025, by defeating veteran Koneru Humpy to win the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup and also became India’s fourth female Grandmaster (GM).
Q. What is the corpus approved by the Union Cabinet for the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme?
Explanation: The Cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a ₹1 lakh crore corpus to promote private sector investment in sunrise and strategic sectors.