Current Affairs Quiz — 13 June 2025
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Who called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 June 2025 to brief him on the evolving situation in West Asia?
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Correct answer: B — Benjamin Netanyahu
PIB (PMO): Prime Minister Modi spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who briefed him on recent developments; Modi shared India's concerns.
Consider the following statements about the MEA statement of 13 June 2025 on Iran and Israel: 1. India said it was closely monitoring the situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites. 2. Indian nationals in the region were advised to exercise caution and follow local security advisories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
MEA statement (reported by ThePrint/PTI and Business Standard): India was monitoring the situation including reports of attacks on nuclear sites, and advised Indian nationals to exercise caution and follow local security advisories. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
With which two foreign ministers did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speak on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Abbas Araghchi and Gideon Sa'ar
The Hindu and The Indian Express: on 13 June 2025 Jaishankar spoke with Abbas Araghchi and Gideon Sa'ar, the Iranian and Israeli foreign ministers; MEA confirms the call with his Iranian counterpart that day.
Consider the following statements about India's response on 13 June 2025 to the Israel–Iran escalation: 1. India said it enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries and stands ready to extend all possible support. 2. India called on the UN Security Council to hold an emergency session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
MEA statement (ThePrint/PTI, Business Standard): India said it enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries and stands ready to extend all possible support, so 1 is correct. The statement urged dialogue and diplomacy and made no call for a UNSC session, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.
What total allocation was announced for states under the Special Central Assistance Guidelines at the Agri Stack conference on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹6,000 crore
PIB (Agriculture): a total allocation of ₹6,000 crore was announced to support States under the SCA Guidelines.
With which group of states were MoUs signed at the National Conference on Agri Stack on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar and Odisha
PIB (Agriculture): MoUs were signed with the States of Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar and Odisha.
Consider the following statements about the Special Central Assistance Guidelines for Agri Stack launched on 13 June 2025: 1. ₹4,000 crore is earmarked for Farmer Registry, including legal heir systems. 2. ₹2,000 crore is earmarked for the Digital Crop Survey. 3. Funds will be distributed to states in proportion to their farmer population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Agriculture): ₹4,000 crore is for Farmer Registry and ₹2,000 crore for Digital Crop Survey, so 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because support is on a first-come-first-served basis. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
To which tug was the tow of the fire-hit vessel MV Wan Hai 503 transferred off Kochi on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Offshore Warrior
PIB (Defence): the tow of the distressed container vessel was transferred to the ocean-going tug Offshore Warrior on 13 June 2025.
Which Navy helicopter winched the salvage team onto MV Wan Hai 503 on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sea King
PIB (Defence): the salvage team was embarked on a Sea King helicopter at INS Garuda, Kochi and winched down onto the vessel.
Consider the following statements about the MV Wan Hai 503 operation of 13 June 2025: 1. The ICG was coordinating with the Directorate General of Shipping to keep the vessel at least 50 nautical miles from the Indian coast. 2. After the tow was connected, the vessel was towed eastward towards Kochi port. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Defence): the ICG was coordinating with DG Shipping to keep the vessel at least 50 nm from the coastline, so 1 is correct. The vessel was towed westward, away from the coast, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.
Where did PM Modi chair a review meeting on relief and recovery efforts after the Ahmedabad plane crash on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ahmedabad Airport
PIB (PMO): PM chaired a review meeting at Ahmedabad Airport with top authorities to assess the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.
Which former Chief Minister of Gujarat lost his life in the Ahmedabad air disaster, as condoled by PM Modi on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vijay Rupani
PIB (PMO): PM Modi condoled the passing of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who lost his life in the Ahmedabad air disaster.
Where was the Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Meet 2025 held on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Indore
PIB (Fisheries): the Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Meet 2025 was organised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on 13 June 2025.
As stated at the Inland Fisheries Meet on 13 June 2025, India's inland fish output has risen by what percentage since 2013-14?
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Correct answer: B — 142%
PIB (Fisheries): inland output has risen 142% since 2013–14 to 147 lakh tonnes.
As per the Fisheries Minister on 13 June 2025, what is India's rank among the world's fish producers?
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Correct answer: A — Second
PIB (Fisheries): the minister said these efforts have made India the world's second-largest fish producer.
Where was the first edition of the Health Ministry's Conclave on 'Best Practices' held on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — AIIMS Nagpur
PIB (Health): the first edition of the Conclave on 'Best Practices' was organised by the Health Ministry at AIIMS Nagpur.
As per DARPG's CPGRAMS report for May 2025, what was the average grievance disposal time in Central Ministries and Departments?
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Correct answer: C — 16 days
PIB (DARPG): the average grievance disposal time in Central Ministries/Departments from 1 to 31 May 2025 was 16 days.