Current Affairs Quiz — 07 June 2025
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Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), invoked across NCR on 7 June 2025, corresponds to which air quality category?
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Correct answer: A — 'Poor' (AQI 201–300)
Stage I of GRAP covers 'Poor' (AQI 201–300) air quality; Delhi's daily average AQI was 209 on 7 June 2025.
How many points does the action plan under Stage I of GRAP, invoked across NCR on 7 June 2025, contain?
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Correct answer: D — 27
A 27-point action plan under Stage I of GRAP became applicable across the entire NCR with immediate effect.
What was the theme of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, addressed by PM Modi on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions
The theme of ICDRI 2025 was ‘Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions’, and the Prime Minister underscored the vulnerability of coastal regions and islands.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's address to ICDRI 2025: 1. The conference was being hosted in Europe for the first time. 2. The Prime Minister said India helped establish a tsunami warning system that benefits 29 countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. ICDRI 2025 marked the conference's first-ever hosting in Europe, and the Prime Minister said India contributed to a tsunami warning system benefiting 29 countries.
In his ICDRI 2025 address, PM Modi said India recognises Small Island Developing States as
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Correct answer: D — Large Ocean Countries
The Prime Minister said India recognises Small Island Developing States as Large Ocean Countries.
What was the theme of World Food Safety Day 2025, observed on 7 June?
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Correct answer: B — Food Safety: Science in Action
This year's World Food Safety Day theme was “Food Safety: Science in Action”, which the Union Health Minister reaffirmed at the FSSAI event.
Where was FSSAI's World Food Safety Day 2025 programme, addressed by Union Health Minister J P Nadda, held?
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Correct answer: C — NIMHANS, Bengaluru
The FSSAI programme themed ‘Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy’ was held at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, where the Health Minister delivered the keynote.
At FSSAI's World Food Safety Day 2025 event, J P Nadda reiterated the Prime Minister's call to cut oil consumption by how much?
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Correct answer: A — 10%
J P Nadda reiterated the Prime Minister's call to cut oil consumption by 10%.
The DRDO laboratory VRDE, which transferred technologies of nine systems to industry on 7 June 2025, is located at
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Correct answer: D — Ahilyanagar
The Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) is a DRDO laboratory located in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
In June 2025, DRDO's VRDE transferred technologies of how many systems to how many industries?
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Correct answer: A — Nine systems to 10 industries
VRDE transferred technologies of nine systems to 10 industries, so the answer is Nine systems to 10 industries.
To which company did DRDO's VRDE transfer the technology of the Vajra Riot Control Vehicle on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Tata Advanced Systems
VRDE transferred the Vajra Riot Control Vehicle technology to Tata Advanced Systems.
What is the India Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka titled?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Mandap
The India Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka is titled Bharat Mandap and was ranked among the top five most admired pavilions.
Which body was appointed the nodal agency to curate the India Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka?
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Correct answer: A — Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
With the Ministry of Culture curating the pavilion for the first time, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) was appointed the nodal agency.
Within what period has the CCPA advised e-commerce platforms to complete self-audits to detect dark patterns, as per its advisory of 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 3 months
E-commerce platforms have been advised to conduct self-audits to identify dark patterns within 3 months of the issue of the advisory.
The Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, cited in the CCPA's June 2025 advisory, were issued in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2023
E-commerce platforms were advised to comply with the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023.
Consider the following statements about the CCPA's dark patterns advisory of 7 June 2025: 1. E-commerce platforms are encouraged to give self-declarations that they are free of dark patterns. 2. The Joint Working Group set up to identify violations includes National Law Universities. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Platforms are encouraged to give self-declarations, and the Joint Working Group constituted by the Department of Consumer Affairs includes National Law Universities along with ministries, regulators and voluntary consumer organisations.
Who was appointed a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission, as announced on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — T. Rabi Sankar
RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar was appointed by the President as a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission.
Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
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Correct answer: C — Arvind Panagariya
The 16th Finance Commission was constituted on 31 December 2023 with former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya as its Chairman.
Consider the following statements about the 16th Finance Commission: 1. T. Rabi Sankar was appointed as a full-time Member of the Commission in June 2025. 2. The Commission's award period is the five years beginning 1 April 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: T. Rabi Sankar was appointed as a part-time Member. Statement 2 is correct: the Commission must recommend for the five-year award period starting 1 April 2026.
Whom did Coco Gauff beat in the French Open 2025 women's singles final on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Aryna Sabalenka
Coco Gauff beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in the final.
The French Open 2025 title was Coco Gauff's which Grand Slam singles title?
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Correct answer: C — 2nd
The win was Coco Gauff's 2nd Grand Slam singles title, after the 2023 US Open.
Which CPI (Maoist) General Secretary was killed in the 21 May 2025 encounter in Abujhmad, whose officers Amit Shah met on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Basavaraju
The encounter in the forests of Boter village in Abujhmad killed 27 Naxals, including CPI (Maoist) General Secretary Basavaraju alias Gaganna.
Odisha's new Government Medical College and Hospital in Kandhamal district, inaugurated on 7 June 2025, is located at
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Correct answer: D — Phulbani
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 100-seat medical college and 650-bed hospital at Phulbani in Kandhamal district.
Which UK Foreign Secretary called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — David Lammy
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called on the Prime Minister, who welcomed the conclusion of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement and Double Contribution Convention.
At which harbour did the Indian Coast Guard inaugurate a dedicated 76.7-metre jetty on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vizhinjam
ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala.