📰 Today’s Highlights – 7 July 2025
Heavy monsoon rains continue across northern India, including Delhi‑NCR, with alerts in place for several days ahead. IMD forecasts above‑normal rainfall this month, prompting caution in flood‑prone areas. Prime Minister Modi meets global leaders at the BRICS summit in Brazil, including dialogues on security and economic ties. Meanwhile, Telangana health authorities urge preventative measures as heavy rain raises risk of waterborne diseases, and Maharashtra’s Palghar district declares a holiday for students amid severe weather warnings.
Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (7 July 2025)
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**What type of alert did IMD issue today for Delhi‑NCR?**A) YellowB) OrangeC) RedD) No alertAnswer: B) OrangeExplanation: IMD upgraded alert to orange for heavy rainfall across Delhi‑NCR this morning.
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**Which weather pattern is expected to continue for the next several days?**A) HeatwaveB) Dry weatherC) Heavy rainfall with thunderstormsD) HailstormAnswer: C) Heavy rainfall with thunderstormsExplanation: IMD forecasts persistent rain and storms across northwest, central, and eastern regions till July 9.
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**Why did Palghar schools declare a holiday today?**A) HeatwaveB) Political unrestC) Heavy rainfall alertD) National festivalAnswer: C) Heavy rainfall alertExplanation: Schools and colleges in Palghar closed due to forecast of intense rain and possible flooding.
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**Which district’s health authorities issued advisories due to monsoon rains?**A) DelhiB) TelanganaC) AssamD) GujaratAnswer: B) TelanganaExplanation: Telangana health dept warned of waterborne diseases and hygiene precautions amid heavy rains.
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**What is the IMD’s forecast for July based on recent rainfall?**A) Below normalB) NormalC) Above‑normal across most regionsD) Uneven distributionAnswer: C) Above‑normal across most regionsExplanation: July is expected to see rainfall exceeding 106% of long-term average, following a wet June ($+$9%).
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**Which event is PM Modi attending on 7 July?**A) G20 SummitB) SCO SummitC) BRICS SummitD) ASEAN SummitAnswer: C) BRICS SummitExplanation: Prime Minister Modi is at the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, meeting global leaders including Malaysia’s PM.
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**Which leader did PM Modi meet today at the summit?**A) President of CubaB) Prime Minister of MalaysiaC) PM of RussiaD) Chancellor of GermanyAnswer: B) Prime Minister of MalaysiaExplanation: He held talks with Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim on economic, tech and security cooperation.
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**Which region continues to experience flooding and property damage?**A) West BengalB) ChhattisgarhC) GujaratD) OdishaAnswer: B) ChhattisgarhExplanation: Torrential rain for 24 hours led to waterlogging, houses flooded, and rivers bursting their banks in Chhattisgarh.
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**Which hill state saw severe monsoon impacts including landslides and road damage?**A) Himachal PradeshB) Tamil NaduC) GoaD) KarnatakaAnswer: A) Himachal PradeshExplanation: Himachal and Uttarakhand are on alert with landslides and blocked roads due to heavy rainfall.
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**Why is IMD urging action rather than panic during alerts?**A) Alerts signify minor showersB) Enables preparedness for floods and landslidesC) To discourage travelD) It’s a standard phraseAnswer: B) Enables preparedness for floods and landslidesExplanation: IMD emphasised red/orange warnings to prompt action, not panic, across vulnerable areas.
✅ Summary:
Today’s quiz covers wide monsoon alerts, local weather closures, risk advisories, PM’s diplomatic activity at BRICS, and rainfall-related impact across central and hill regions.
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