Current Affairs Quiz — 04 June 2025
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What will be the reference date for Population Census-2027 for most of India, as announced on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1 March 2027
The reference date for Population Census-2027 will be 00:00 hours of 1 March 2027 for most of the country.
For Ladakh and the snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, what is the reference date for Census-2027?
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Correct answer: C — 1 October 2026
For Ladakh and the non-synchronous snow-bound areas of J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the reference date will be 00:00 hours of 1 October 2026.
Under which law is the Census of India conducted?
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Correct answer: B — Census Act, 1948
The Census of India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948 and the Census Rules, 1990; the Census-2027 notification was to be issued under section 3 of the Act.
Consider the following statements about Population Census-2027: 1. It will be conducted in a single phase. 2. The last Census of India before it was conducted in 2001. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither statement is correct. Census-2027 will be conducted in two phases along with enumeration of castes, and the last Census was conducted in 2011.
How many years did the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership complete on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5 years
The India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership completed 5 years on 4 June 2025, the day Richard Marles called on the Prime Minister.
Which Australian leader, who is Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, called on PM Modi on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Richard Marles
Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Which two wetlands of Rajasthan were added to the list of Ramsar Sites on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Khichan and Menar
The two new Ramsar Sites are Khichan and Menar, in Phalodi and Udaipur respectively.
With the addition of two Rajasthan wetlands on 4 June 2025, how many Ramsar Sites does India have?
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Correct answer: D — 91
With the addition of Khichan and Menar, India now has a total of 91 Ramsar Sites.
Menar, declared a Ramsar Site on 4 June 2025, is located in which district of Rajasthan?
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Correct answer: C — Udaipur
Menar, one of the two new Ramsar Sites, is in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
From which date did CAQM bar the induction of new petrol or diesel 2-wheelers and light commercial vehicles into aggregator and delivery fleets in NCR?
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Correct answer: A — 1 January 2026
CAQM directed that no conventional petrol or diesel vehicles be inducted into fleets of 4-wheeler LCVs, LGVs and 2-wheelers with effect from 1 January 2026.
Under CAQM's directions of 4 June 2025, which 3-wheeler autorickshaws alone may be added to existing aggregator fleets in NCR?
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Correct answer: D — CNG / Electric
CAQM directed that henceforth only CNG / Electric 3-wheeler autorickshaws shall be additionally inducted into existing fleets.
Aboard which vessel did the Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition sail to Seychelles and back in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — IASV Triveni
The 11 women officers sailed aboard IASV Triveni (Indian Armed Services Vessel), an indigenously built 56-foot sailing yacht.
To which country did the Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition, which returned on 4 June 2025, make its 1,800-nautical-mile voyage?
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Correct answer: B — Seychelles
The team completed a 1,800-nautical-mile international voyage to Seychelles, where it held defence and diplomatic engagements.
Outside which stadium did a stampede occur on 4 June 2025 during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations?
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Correct answer: C — M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
The stampede occurred outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the celebrations organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association.
What did Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah order on the evening of 4 June 2025 after the Bengaluru stampede?
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Correct answer: A — A magisterial inquiry with a 15-day deadline
The order announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah: A magisterial inquiry with a 15-day deadline, along with ₹10 lakh ex gratia for each bereaved family.
Which edition of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction was held in Geneva in June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
P K Mishra attended the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, which opened on 3 June 2025.
According to P K Mishra at Geneva in June 2025, the cumulative disaster risk reduction outlay under the 15th Finance Commission exceeds
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Correct answer: B — INR 2.32 trillion
Mishra said the cumulative outlay under the 15th Finance Commission exceeds INR 2.32 trillion (about USD 28 billion), against early Finance Commission allocations of INR 60 million.
How many Param Vishisht Seva Medals did the President confer at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II) on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 30
President Droupadi Murmu conferred 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals at the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Consider the following statements about the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II): 1. Decorations were conferred on personnel of the Armed Forces, the Indian Coast Guard and the Border Roads Organisation. 2. A total of 92 Distinguished Service Decorations were conferred. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The President conferred 92 Distinguished Service Decorations on personnel of the Armed Forces, the Indian Coast Guard and the Border Roads Organisation.
While congratulating Lee Jae-myung on 4 June 2025, PM Modi referred to the India–Republic of Korea relationship as a
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Correct answer: A — Special Strategic Partnership
PM Modi said he looked forward to working with Lee Jae-myung to further expand and strengthen the India–ROK Special Strategic Partnership.
Where did the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha arrive on 4 June 2025 after their exposition in Vietnam?
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Correct answer: C — Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Sarnath
The relics arrived at Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Sarnath, a site closely associated with the Buddha's first sermon.