Current Affairs Quiz — 06 June 2025
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To what level did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy repo rate on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5.50%
The MPC voted to reduce the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% with immediate effect.
To what level did the RBI decide in June 2025 to reduce the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by the end of its staggered cuts?
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Correct answer: D — 3.0% of NDTL
The RBI decided to cut the CRR by 100 bps to 3.0% of NDTL in four equal tranches of 25 bps each, releasing about ₹2.5 lakh crore by December 2025.
What monetary policy stance did the MPC adopt at its June 2025 meeting?
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Correct answer: A — Neutral
After 100 bps of repo rate cuts since February 2025, the MPC decided to change its stance to Neutral, saying monetary policy had very limited space left to support growth.
Consider the following statements about the RBI MPC decision of 6 June 2025: 1. CPI inflation for 2025-26 was projected at 3.7%. 2. All six MPC members voted for the 50-basis-point repo rate cut. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: CPI inflation for 2025-26 was projected at 3.7%. Statement 2 is incorrect: five members voted for the 50 bps cut, while Saugata Bhattacharya voted for a 25 bps cut.
What real GDP growth did the RBI project for 2025-26 in its June 2025 policy?
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Correct answer: C — 6.5%
The RBI projected real GDP growth for 2025-26 at 6.5%.
The RBI MPC's June 2025 decision was stated to be in consonance with the medium-term target for CPI inflation of
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Correct answer: A — 4% within a band of +/- 2%
The MPC said its decision is in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for CPI inflation of 4% within a band of +/- 2%, while supporting growth.
At what height above the river is the Chenab Rail Bridge, inaugurated on 6 June 2025, situated?
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Correct answer: D — 359 metres
The Chenab Rail Bridge is situated at a height of 359 metres above the river, making it the world's highest railway arch bridge.
Which bridge inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 6 June 2025 is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge?
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Correct answer: B — Anji Bridge
The Anji Bridge is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, built to serve the nation in challenging terrain.
What is the length of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) dedicated to the nation on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 272 km
The USBRL project is 272 km long and was built at about ₹43,780 crore.
Consider the following statements about the projects inaugurated in Jammu & Kashmir on 6 June 2025: 1. The USBRL project includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges. 2. The Chenab Rail Bridge is a 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The USBRL has 36 tunnels spanning 119 km and 943 bridges, and the Chenab Rail Bridge is a 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge.
Between which stations did the Prime Minister flag off two Vande Bharat Express trains on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar
The Prime Minister flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains running between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar, which take about 3 hours for the journey.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, whose foundation stone was laid in Katra on 6 June 2025, will be the first medical college in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Reasi
The institute in Katra, worth over ₹350 crore, will be the first medical college in Reasi district.
Which Gram Panchayat won the Gold Award in the new Gram Panchayat category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rohini (Dhule, Maharashtra)
The Gold Award in the new category went to the Gram Panchayat of Rohini (Dhule, Maharashtra).
Consider the following statements about the new Gram Panchayat category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025: 1. Over 1.45 lakh entries were received from 26 States and Union Territories. 2. Gold awardees receive a financial incentive of ₹5 lakh. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: over 1.45 lakh entries came from 26 States and Union Territories. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gold awardees receive ₹10 lakh; ₹5 lakh is for Silver awardees.
Magnus Carlsen's win at Norway Chess 2025 was his which Norway Chess title?
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Correct answer: B — 7th
Magnus Carlsen won his 7th Norway Chess title with 16 points.
Who won Norway Chess Women 2025, which concluded on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Anna Muzychuk
Ukraine's Anna Muzychuk won Norway Chess Women 2025 with 16.5 points.
Consider the following statements about Indian players at Norway Chess 2025: 1. D. Gukesh finished third in the open section. 2. Koneru Humpy finished third in the women's section. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. D. Gukesh finished third in the open section with 14.5 points, and Koneru Humpy finished third in the women's section with 15 points.
The UMEED Central Portal launched on 6 June 2025 is meant for the management of
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Correct answer: C — Waqf properties
The UMEED Central Portal is a centralised digital platform for real-time uploading, verification and monitoring of Waqf properties.
What does UMEED stand for in the name of the portal launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development
UMEED is short for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development.
Consider the following statements about the UMEED Central Portal launched on 6 June 2025: 1. The portal was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 2. Its key features include a digital inventory with geo-tagging of all Waqf properties. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the portal was developed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Statement 2 is correct: its features include a geo-tagged digital inventory of all Waqf properties.
Where was the G7 Summit, to which Canadian PM Mark Carney invited PM Modi on 6 June 2025, to be held?
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Correct answer: B — Kananaskis
Mark Carney invited the Prime Minister to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later in June 2025.
Consider the following statements about the phone call between PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney on 6 June 2025: 1. PM Modi congratulated Mark Carney on his recent election victory. 2. The G7 Summit to which PM Modi was invited was scheduled for July 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: PM Modi congratulated Carney on his recent election victory. Statement 2 is incorrect: the G7 Summit in Kananaskis was due later in the same month, June 2025.
Which meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 4th
The Central Asian Foreign Ministers briefed the Prime Minister on the 4th Meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue, held in New Delhi on 6 June 2025.
To which event did PM Modi invite the leaders of all Central Asian countries in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Second India–Central Asia Summit
The Prime Minister invited the leaders of all Central Asian countries to the Second India–Central Asia Summit to be held in India.
Consider the following statements about the Central Asian Foreign Ministers' call on PM Modi on 6 June 2025: 1. The ministers condemned the 22 April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 2. The ministers briefed the PM on the 3rd Meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the ministers strongly condemned the 22 April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Statement 2 is incorrect: they briefed the PM on the 4th Meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue.
With the launch of the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag on 6 June 2025, which department was described as having become a complete department?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Official Language
Amit Shah said that with the establishment of the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag, the Department of Official Language has now become a complete department.