Current Affairs Quiz — 15 June 2025
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As per the Home Ministry on 15 June 2025, the Census notification was to be published in the official gazette on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 16 June 2025
PIB (MHA): the notification to conduct the Census will be published in the official gazette on 16 June 2025.
The forthcoming Census reviewed on 15 June 2025 will be which Census since independence?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
PIB (MHA): this Census is the 16th since the beginning and the 8th after independence.
In the forthcoming Census, which phase collects data on housing conditions, assets and amenities of each household?
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Correct answer: B — Houselisting Operation
PIB (MHA): in phase one, the Houselisting Operation (HLO), the housing conditions, assets and amenities of each household will be collected.
Consider the following statements about the forthcoming Census as reviewed on 15 June 2025: 1. Caste enumeration will also be done. 2. It will be conducted through digital means using mobile applications. 3. Self-enumeration will not be permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MHA): caste enumeration will be done and the Census will be digital through mobile apps, so 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because a provision of self-enumeration will be available. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
In which Cyprus city did PM Modi and President Nikos Christodoulides hold a roundtable with business leaders on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Limassol
PIB (PMO): the roundtable interaction with business leaders from Cyprus and India was held in Limassol.
During PM Modi's Cyprus visit in June 2025, the Cyprus Stock Exchange signed an MoU with which Indian entity?
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Correct answer: C — NSE International Exchange, GIFT City
PIB (PMO): the two leaders welcomed the MoU between NSE International Exchange, GIFT City, Gujarat and the Cyprus Stock Exchange.
Consider the following statements about the India–Cyprus business roundtable of 15 June 2025: 1. NIPL and Eurobank Cyprus reached an understanding on introducing UPI for cross-border payments. 2. An India–Greece–Cyprus Business and Investment Council was launched. 3. The visit was the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: MEA called it the first visit of an Indian PM to Cyprus in over two decades, not the first ever. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
Where did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman address a Credit Outreach Programme on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Leh
PIB (Finance): Sitharaman addressed a Credit Outreach Programme in Leh, Ladakh.
Consider the following statements about the Credit Outreach Programme in Leh on 15 June 2025: 1. Over 64,000 MUDRA loans have been sanctioned in Ladakh. 2. Ladakh has fewer than 100 banking touchpoints. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Finance): over 64,000 MUDRA loans have been sanctioned in Ladakh, so 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong because Ladakh has over 500 banking touchpoints. So the answer is 1 only.
Under the research reforms announced on 15 June 2025, the ceiling for direct purchases under GFR was raised to what amount?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
PIB (S&T): the ceiling for direct purchases has been doubled from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh.
Under the 15 June 2025 reforms, heads of research institutions can approve Global Tender Enquiries up to what value?
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Correct answer: C — ₹200 crore
PIB (S&T): heads of institutions can now approve Global Tender Enquiries (GTEs) up to ₹200 crore.
Consider the following statements about the 'Ease of Research' reforms of 15 June 2025: 1. Directors of scientific organisations and Vice Chancellors may make non-GeM purchases of specialised research equipment. 2. The limits for limited tender enquiries and advertised tenders were raised from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore. 3. The consultations behind the reforms were led by the NITI Aayog. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (S&T): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because the consultations were led by the Principal Scientific Adviser's office, drawing on 13 IITs. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
Consider the following statements about the MEA statement of 15 June 2025 on Indian nationals in Iran: 1. In some cases, Indian students were being relocated with the Embassy's facilitation to safer places within Iran. 2. The Indian Embassy in Tehran asked Indian nationals in Iran to join a Telegram link for updates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
MEA statement as reported by The Times of India and The News Minute: students were being relocated to safer places within Iran with the Embassy's help, and the Embassy shared a Telegram link for Indian nationals in Iran. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
According to the MEA on 15 June 2025, which Indian mission was engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Embassy in Tehran
MEA (via The Times of India and The News Minute): the Indian Embassy in Tehran was continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran.
Since which date had GRAP Stage-I been in force in the NCR before CAQM revoked it on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 7 June 2025
PIB (MoEFCC): Stage-I of GRAP had been in place in the entire NCR since 07.06.2025, i.e. 7 June 2025.
What was Delhi's AQI on 15 June 2025, when CAQM revoked GRAP Stage-I?
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Correct answer: A — 140, 'Moderate'
PIB (MoEFCC): as per the CPCB bulletin, Delhi's AQI for 15.06.2025 was 140, 'Moderate'.
How many Civil Police Constables of the Uttar Pradesh Police received appointment letters from Amit Shah in Lucknow on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 60,244
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah distributed appointment letters to 60,244 Civil Police Constables of Uttar Pradesh Police in Lucknow.
Consider the following statements about the UP Police constable recruitment marked on 15 June 2025: 1. The selection was made from a total of 48 lakh applications. 2. Over 12,000 of those selected are young women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MHA): Shah said the selection was made from a total of 48 lakh applications and over 12,000 of those selected are young women. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Which Chief Minister was present when Amit Shah distributed appointment letters to UP Police constables in Lucknow on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Yogi Adityanath
PIB (MHA): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was among the dignitaries present.
As stated by Pralhad Joshi on Global Wind Day 2025, what is India's global rank in wind power installed capacity?
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Correct answer: A — Fourth
PIB (MNRE): India has globally the fourth largest wind power installed capacity.
On Global Wind Day 2025, Offshore wind leasing areas of 4 GW were said to be identified in which two states?
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Correct answer: D — Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
PIB (MNRE): Joshi listed launching the offshore sector with 4 GW of leasing areas identified in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Consider the following statements made at the Global Wind Day 2025 conference in Bengaluru: 1. The renewable energy budget has risen by 53% to ₹26,549 crore. 2. India manufactures wind turbines ranging from 225 kW to 5.2 MW. 3. 33 models of wind turbines are produced by 14 companies in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MNRE): Joshi said the RE budget rose 53% to ₹26,549 crore and India makes turbines from 225 kW to 5.2 MW, with 33 models produced by 14 companies. So 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.
Which body will determine the exact cause of the helicopter accident near Gaurikund on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau
PIB (Civil Aviation): the exact cause will be determined through a detailed investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
Consider the following statements about the Kedarnath sector helicopter accident of 15 June 2025: 1. The preliminary indication of probable cause was Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT). 2. All charter and shuttle helicopter operations in the region were suspended on 15 and 16 June 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Civil Aviation): preliminary indications suggest CFIT as the probable cause, and all charter and shuttle helicopter operations in the region were suspended on 15 and 16 June 2025. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Whose operations for the Char Dham Yatra were suspended with immediate effect after the Kedarnath sector helicopter accident of 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Aryan Aviation
PIB (Civil Aviation): operations of Aryan Aviation, whose Bell 407 (VT-BKA) crashed, were suspended for the Char Dham Yatra with immediate effect.
Which city was chosen as the national host for the 11th International Day of Yoga in 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam
PIB (Ayush): Visakhapatnam was chosen as the national host for the 11th edition of IDY.