Daily Current Affairs and G.K 25/07/2025
1, The Indian Army received the first batch of Apache helicopters from which country?
Answer : United States
The Indian Army received its first batch of AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, specifically from Boeing in the U.S.
These helicopters were part of a ₹5,691 crore (approximately USD 600 million) contract signed in February 2020 with the United States, and the initial batch of three Apache helicopters reached India in late July 2025, landing at Hindon Air Force Station near Delhi.
2, Who is the author of the book ‘Green Gold: The Neem Pharmacy’?
Answer : Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury
The book “Green Gold: The Neem Farmacy” (or “The Neem Farmacy” as spelled in the title) was authored by Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury—commonly known as Dr. B.R.C.
He officially launched the book on July 23, 2025, at the Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi during an event celebrating the birth anniversaries of Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The launch coincided with a milestone graduation ceremony of Neem Therapy Practitioners organized by his network, Dr. BRC Clinic@Home, in collaboration with the India Book of Records and Vietnam Book of Records.
3, Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan has been appointed as the 17th Chief Justice of which High Court?
Answer : Jharkhand High Court
Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan has been appointed as the 17th Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He officially took the oath of office on July 23, 2025, succeeding Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao.
Background & Appointment Timeline
• The Supreme Court Collegium recommended his elevation to Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court on May 26, 2025.
• The Ministry of Law and Justice issued the formal notification on July 14, 2025.
• On July 23, 2025, Justice Chauhan was sworn in at a ceremony in Ranchi, administered by the Governor of Jharkhand, Santosh Kumar Gangwar.
4, Which country has declared India as its largest importer of palm oil seeds?
Answer : Malaysia
India has been declared as the largest importer of germinated oil palm seeds by Malaysia.
According to a July 21, 2025 report based on data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, India purchased approximately 3.03 million tonnes of oil palm seeds in 2024, amounting to 17.9 % of Malaysia’s total palm oil seed exports — making India the top destination for Malaysian oil palm seeds.
5, Who became the first Indian to win the ‘Oscar for Magicians’?
Answer : Suhani Shah
The first Indian to win the “Oscar for Magicians” — officially known as the “Best Magic Creator” award at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM) — is Suhani Shah. She earned this distinction at the FISM World Championships of Magic, held in Turin, Italy from July 14–19, 2025, for her online magic content, becoming the first Indian ever to achieve this honor.
6, The world’s largest grain storage scheme in the cooperative sector has been launched in which country?
Answer : India
The world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector was launched by the Government of India, through the Ministry of Cooperation. This flagship initiative—approved on May 31, 2023—is being implemented as a pilot program to develop decentralized grain storage infrastructure at the level of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across India.
Under this scheme:
• Godowns and associated agri-infrastructure are being built at PACS in multiple states—11 godowns have already been completed in 11 states, with over 500 PACS identified for expansion by December 2026.
• The goal is to reduce post-harvest losses, prevent distress sales, strengthen food security, and empower farmers by integrating PACS into the broader food supply chain.
7, Which country has recently announced its withdrawal from UNESCO?
Answer : USA
The country that has recently announced its withdrawal from UNESCO is the United States of America.
On July 22, 2025, the U.S. State Department informed UNESCO that it would once again leave the organization—this time effective December 31, 2026. The decision, under President Trump, was based on concerns about what Washington described as UNESCO’s support for “divisive social and cultural causes,” particularly its admission of Palestine as a full Member State—an issue viewed as “highly problematic” under U.S. policy.
This marks the third time in U.S. history that the country has exited UNESCO:
• 1984 under President Reagan,
• 2018 under President Trump, and
• 2025 announced exit (effective end of 2026),
with a brief period of reentry in 2023 under President Biden