#1

Apollo 11 (Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins) landed on which lunar area on 20 July 1969?

(a) Sea of Tranquility

(b) Unknown place on the Moon

(c) Center of the Moon

(d) None of these

Explanation: The lunar module Eagle touched down in Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquility). Neil Armstrong became the first human to step onto the Moon. Precision landing coordinates are a common trivia detail.

#2

Which G7 member has the presidency in 2026?

(a) France

(b) Germany

(c) United States

(d) Japan

Explanation: The G7 presidency rotates annually, and the United States is scheduled to hold it in 2026, following Canada’s 2025 presidency.

#3

Identify the dispute, which arose between Sweden and Finland and was brought before the League of Nations on July 6, 1920.

(a) Coral dispute

(b) Vilna dispute

(c) Aaland Islands

(d) Teschen

Explanation: The Åland Islands dispute was one of the first successes of the League of Nations. The islands were Swedish-speaking but part of Finland. The League decided they should remain Finnish but be demilitarized and granted autonomy.

#4

Which country is known for celebrating Bastille Day on July 14th?

(a) Italy

(b) France

(c) Germany

(d) Belgium

Explanation: Bastille Day commemorates the French Revolution and is France’s national day.

#5

Which legendary 'Black Sabbath' frontman passed away in July 2025?

(a) Alice Cooper

(b) Ozzy Osbourne

(c) Mick Jagger

(d) Steven Tyler

Explanation: Ozzy Osbourne, the 'Prince of Darkness' and frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, after battling Parkinson's disease and other health issues.

#6

Which famous Pakistani wrestler and 1954 Asian Games gold medalist died in July 2025 at the age of 104?

(a) Bholu Pahalwan

(b) Din Mohammad

(c) Jhara Pahalwan

(d) Aslam Pahalwan

Explanation: Din Mohammad, a legendary Pakistani wrestler who won a gold medal at the 1954 Asian Games, passed away in July 2025 at the venerable age of 104.

#7

Which 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' actor died in July 2025?

(a) Harvey Keitel

(b) Michael Madsen

(c) Tim Roth

(d) Steve Buscemi

Explanation: Michael Madsen, the American actor known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, passed away on July 3, 2025.

#8

Which Pakistani religious scholar and politician was shot dead in July 2025?

(a) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman

(b) Maulana Khan Zeb

(c) Siraj-ul-Haq

(d) Tariq Jamil

Explanation: Maulana Khan Zeb, a religious scholar and politician from Pakistan, was tragically shot and killed in July 2025.

#9

Which pop icon and singer of 'Who's Sorry Now' died in July 2025?

(a) Brenda Lee

(b) Connie Francis

(c) Doris Day

(d) Patti Page

Explanation: Connie Francis, the legendary pop singer of the 1950s and 60s known for hits like 'Stupid Cupid', died on July 17, 2025.

#10

Which jazz musician known for 'Feels So Good' passed away in July 2025?

(a) Herb Alpert

(b) Chuck Mangione

(c) Miles Davis

(d) Kenny G

Explanation: Chuck Mangione, the flugelhorn player and composer famous for the hit 'Feels So Good', died on July 22, 2025.

#11

Which 'Cosby Show' actor passed away in July 2025 during a trip to Costa Rica?

(a) Bill Cosby

(b) Malcolm-Jamal Warner

(c) Phylicia Rashad

(d) Lisa Bonet

Explanation: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show', died on July 21, 2025, at the age of 54 after being caught in a high current during a family trip.

#12

Which wrestling legend and pop culture icon died in July 2025?

(a) Ric Flair

(b) Hulk Hogan

(c) The Undertaker

(d) Stone Cold Steve Austin

Explanation: Hulk Hogan, one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all time, died on July 24, 2025. His death was confirmed by WWE and sports news outlets.

#13

Which American political advisor and former White House Communications Director died in July 2025?

(a) James Carville

(b) David Gergen

(c) Karl Rove

(d) George Stephanopoulos

Explanation: David Gergen, a prominent political commentator and advisor to multiple presidents, died in July 2025 at the age of 83 from complications of Lewy body dementia.

#14

Which psychologist known for his work on micro-expressions died in July 2025?

(a) Daniel Kahneman

(b) Paul Ekman

(c) Jordan Peterson

(d) Steven Pinker

Explanation: Paul Ekman, the influential psychologist who pioneered the study of emotions and facial expressions, died in July 2025 at the age of 91.

#15

Which American labor union leader and former president of LIUNA died in July 2025?

(a) Jimmy Hoffa

(b) Arthur Coia

(c) Richard Trumka

(d) Sean O'Brien

Explanation: Arthur Coia, a prominent labor leader who served as president of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), died in July 2025.

#16

Which three countries will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(b) USA, Canada, Mexico

(c) Brazil, Argentina, Chile

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

#17

Which Grand Slam tournament did Carlos Alcaraz aim to win in 2026 to complete his Career Grand Slam?

(a) Wimbledon

(b) US Open

(c) French Open

(d) Australian Open

Explanation: Having won the other three majors by the end of 2025, Carlos Alcaraz set his sights on winning the Australian Open in 2026 to complete his Career Grand Slam.

#18

Which city was announced as the host for the Laver Cup in 2026?

(a) Paris

(b) Madrid

(c) Stockholm

(d) Rome

Explanation: It was announced during the 2025 event that the Laver Cup would return to Europe in 2026, specifically to Paris.

#19

What is the host location for the 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Salt Lake City

(b) Milan-Cortina

(c) Nice-Alps

(d) Sapporo

Explanation: The 2026 Winter Games will be hosted jointly by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy.

#20

Which new winter sport will debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Ski Mountaineering

(b) Telemark Skiing

(c) Winter Triathlon

(d) Synchronized Skating

Explanation: Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) has been approved as a new sport for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

July 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions