Daily Current Affairs & G.K : July 20 ,2025
1, On which date is World Chess Day celebrated?
Answer : 20 July
World Chess Day is celebrated every year on July 20 to honor the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), which was established on 20th July 1924 in Paris, France.
Key Facts about World Chess Day :
• Established by: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2019.
• Purpose: To promote chess as a global game that encourages fairness, inclusivity, intellectual development, and strategic thinking.
• Organized by: FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs or International Chess Federation), along with national chess federations and enthusiasts worldwide.
Activities:
• Online and offline chess tournaments
• Educational workshops and exhibitions
• Chess awareness campaigns, especially for children and schools
• Celebrations on social media using hashtags like #WorldChessDay
Importance of Chess:
• Improves memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills.
• Encourages patience, foresight, and logical thinking.
• Builds bridges across cultures and generations.
2, What position did India achieve at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad 2025 held in Dubai?
Answer : Sixth
India secured an impressive 6th place in the overall medal tally at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025, held in Dubai from July 5–14. The Indian team brought home 2 gold and 2 silver medals, ranking them alongside Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Israel.
3, Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)?
Answer : Nitin Gupta
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Nitin Gupta, former Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), as the new Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). He assumed office following the approval on July 17, 2025, and begins a term of three years or until he reaches the age of 65, whichever comes earlier.
Additional Context:
• Prior to Gupta’s appointment, Ravneet Kaur, the Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), held the additional charge of NFRA Chairperson from April 1, 2025 to mid-July, following the completion of Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey’s term on March 31, 2025.
• Pandey had served as a full-time NFRA Chairperson from April 2022 to March 2025.
4, Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of IGPL (Indian Golf Premier League)?
Answer : Yuvraj Singh
India cricket legend Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL). In addition to this ambassadorial role, he is also a co‑owner of one of the franchises. The announcement was made on July 15, 2025, ahead of the IGPL’s inaugural season scheduled for January–February 2026.
5, Who, along with Brenda Reynolds, received the UN Nelson Mandela Prize 2025?
Answer : Kennedy Odede
Alongside Brenda Reynolds of Canada, the 2025 UN Nelson Mandela Prize was awarded to Kennedy Odede from Kenya. Odede is the founder and CEO of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), a grassroots social enterprise that uplifts marginalized communities in urban slums across Kenya, impacting over 2.4 million people annually through services in healthcare, education, clean water, and economic empowerment.
The two laureates were honoured as part of Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, 2025, with the award ceremony held at the UN General Assembly in New York, where Secretary‑General António Guterres presented them with the prize.
6, In which country has the world’s most accurate atomic clock been built?
Answer : USA
The world’s most accurate atomic clock to date has been built in the United States, at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado.
In July 2025, NIST researchers unveiled a new trapped aluminum-ion optical atomic clock that sets a fresh global benchmark in timekeeping accuracy: it achieves systematic uncertainty down to the 19th decimal place—making it far more accurate than any existing clock.
To recap:
• This state-of-the-art atomic clock surpasses previous optical clocks—including those using strontium atoms (JILA/NIST)—in terms of precision, stability, and absolute accuracy.
• Its extraordinary performance places it at the very forefront of global metrology efforts, contributing to future redefinitions of the second and enabling breakthroughs in geodesy, quantum physics, and fundamental science.