Current Affairs Quiz — 01 June 2025
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What were India's gross GST collections for May 2025, according to data released on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2.01 lakh crore
Gross GST collections for May 2025 stood at ₹2,01,050 crore, or about ₹2.01 lakh crore.
By what percentage did gross GST collections in May 2025 grow over May 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 16.4%
Gross GST collections rose 16.4% year-on-year in May 2025, to ₹2,01,050 crore.
Consider the following statements about GST collections for May 2025: 1. GST revenue from imports grew faster than revenue from domestic transactions. 2. Collections in April 2025 had touched an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Import GST grew 25.2% against 13.7% for domestic transactions, and collections in April 2025 had reached an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore.
Which component accounted for the largest share of gross GST collections in May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — IGST
IGST, at ₹1,08,836 crore, was the largest component of the ₹2,01,050 crore gross GST collected in May 2025, making it the largest single component.
The EUNAVFOR ships that made a maiden visit to India in May–June 2025 operate under which operation, led by Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo?
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Correct answer: C — Operation Atalanta
The EUNAVFOR side was led by Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo, Force Commander of Operation Atalanta.
The two EUNAVFOR ships that visited Mumbai from 26 May to 1 June 2025 belonged to which navies?
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Correct answer: D — Spain and Italy
ESPS Reina Sofia of the Spanish Navy and ITS Antonio Marceglia of the Italian Navy visited Mumbai, so the ships belonged to Spain and Italy.
At what cost was the new Forensic Science Laboratory building in Kolkata, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 1 June 2025, built?
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Correct answer: B — ₹88 crore
Amit Shah said the Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata was built at a cost of ₹88 crore.
According to Amit Shah on 1 June 2025, in nearly what share of cases are charge sheets now being filed within 60 days under the new criminal laws?
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Correct answer: C — 60%
Amit Shah said that after the introduction of the new laws, charge sheets have started being filed within 60 days in nearly 60% of the cases.
Whom did D Gukesh beat for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Magnus Carlsen
Gukesh beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025.
In how many moves did Gukesh win his Round 6 game against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 62
Gukesh turned around a losing position and won the game in 62 moves.
In which Norwegian city was Norway Chess 2025, where Gukesh beat Carlsen, held?
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Correct answer: D — Stavanger
Gukesh beat Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 in Stavanger.
Who assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025.
Where is the Andaman and Nicobar Command based?
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Correct answer: A — Sri Vijaya Puram
The Andaman and Nicobar Command is based at Sri Vijaya Puram.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is India's first and only joint services operational command. 2. Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana was commissioned into The Gorkha Rifles. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the ANC is India's first and only joint services operational command, integrating the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Statement 2 is incorrect: Lt Gen Rana was commissioned into the 10th Battalion of The Garhwal Rifles.
In which city did IEPFA and SEBI launch the pilot Niveshak Shivir on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
IEPFA, in collaboration with SEBI, launched the pilot chapter of Niveshak Shivir in Pune to help investors with unclaimed dividends and shares.