[July 2025] Current Affairs Quiz

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Even if you think you’re casually keeping up with the news, have you ever been asked about it and thought, “Wait, what was that again?” This article presents current affairs from July 2025—ranging from politics and the economy to culture and everyday life—in a quiz format.

With three multiple-choice options, it’s easy to try anytime, making it perfect for spare moments during your commute or between classes.

It’s also useful for those who want to review their knowledge for tests or interviews.

Just thinking through the questions leads to learning, so feel free to give it a try!

[July 2025] Current Affairs Quiz (11–20)

What bacteria were found in the seawater of the Water Plaza inside the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue?

Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Listeria (bacteria)
Legionella

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Legionella

In June 2024, Legionella bacteria were detected in seawater at the Water Plaza inside the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue. As a result, the events “Symphony of Water and Air” and “Ao and the Night Rainbow Parade” have been suspended until water quality improves.

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In conclusion

How many questions did you get right on our current-affairs quiz based on the latest news? We drew from a wide range of fields—politics, culture, sports—so you may have made some unexpected discoveries.

Keeping up with the news on a regular basis can be a strong ally for test prep and interview preparation.

Be sure to try again and again, and make the knowledge your own.