🔥 01 July 2025 – Top Current Affairs MCQs | Daily GK for Competitive Exams

📰 Today’s Highlights – 1 July 2025

Several new regulations have come into effect across India, impacting taxation, banking, railways, and the environment—like mandatory Aadhaar for PAN services, revised Tatkal ticketing rules, and a fuel ban on older vehicles in Delhi. The RBI has extended call money market trading hours, while FPIs continue heavy investments, buoying markets. The IMF loan outlook for India seems supportive, and monsoon forecasts predict above-average rainfall for July, vital for agriculture and rural economies. Ahead is National Doctor’s Day in India, celebrating healthcare professionals.

Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (1 July 2025)

1. **From today, what is mandatory for new PAN applications and Tatkal bookings?**
   A) Passport copy
   B) Aadhaar
   C) Voter ID
   D) Utility bill
   Answer: B) Aadhaar
   Explanation: Govt mandates Aadhaar linked to both services from 1 July. 

2. **Which banks increased charges on digital transactions from today?**
   A) SBI & PNB
   B) HDFC, ICICI, Axis
   C) Bank of India
   D) Only SBI
   Answer: B) HDFC, ICICI, Axis
   Explanation: HDFC, ICICI, and Axis updated fees on digital spends, ATM usage. 

3. **What new restrictions begin in Delhi on 1 July?**
   A) No diesel vehicles
   B) No over-aged vehicles
   C) No petrol vehicles
   D) Odd-even rule reinstated
   Answer: B) No over-aged vehicles
   Explanation: Fuel ban on old vehicles enforced via camera monitoring. 

4. **How have railway Tatkal bookings changed?**
   A) No change
   B) Aadhaar required
   C) Half fare
   D) Only online allowed
   Answer: B) Aadhaar required
   Explanation: Tatkal ticket bookings require Aadhaar IDs from today. 

5. **What change has RBI implemented from today?**
   A) Shortened call money hours
   B) Extended call money hours by 2 hrs
   C) Raised repo rate
   D) Lowered reserve ratio
   Answer: B) Extended call money hours by 2 hrs
   Explanation: Call money market hours now extend to 7 pm IST from today. 

6. **What sector launched India’s first maritime NBFC as per Assembly news?**
   A) Aviation
   B) Shipping
   C) Railways
   D) Telecom
   Answer: B) Shipping
   Explanation: Maritime NBFC launched to support Amrit Kaal Vision. 

7. **Which app was introduced to ease public access to government data?**
   A) MyGov
   B) GoIStats
   C) DataIndia
   D) OpenGov
   Answer: B) GoIStats
   Explanation: New GoIStats app launched for official data access. 

8. **What month is forecasted to have above-normal rains following a rainy June?**
   A) August
   B) June
   C) July
   D) September
   Answer: C) July
   Explanation: IMD projects above-average rainfall in July across most regions. 

9. **Which regions may see rainfall deficits in July?**
   A) North India
   B) Northeast, East, South
   C) Central India
   D) Western India
   Answer: B) Northeast, East, South
   Explanation: IMD warns of possible deficit in these regions despite national surplus. 

10. Which day is celebrated in India today in the medical world?
    A) Doctor’s Day
    B) Nurse’s Day
    C) Pharmacist’s Day
    D) Dentist’s Day
    Answer: A) Doctor’s Day
    Explanation: India observes National Doctor’s Day on 1 July. (source: general knowledge)

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✅ Summary:

Today brings regulatory and banking updates, financial market expansion, seasonal forecasts vital for agriculture, and reminders of the ever-evolving landscape of national current affairs.