Current Affairs Quiz — 24 June 2025
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Where was the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council held on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Varanasi
PIB: Amit Shah chaired the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils: 1. Five Zonal Councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. 2. The Union Home Minister is the chairperson of all five Zonal Councils. 3. The Chief Minister of one member state, rotating every year, acts as the vice-chairperson. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: five Zonal Councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956; the Union Home Minister chairs all five; the CM of one member state (rotating every year) is vice-chairperson. All three are correct.
Chief Ministers of which of the following states attended the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting on 24 June 2025? 1. Uttarakhand 2. Chhattisgarh 3. Rajasthan Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: the meeting was attended by the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Rajasthan was not among them. So 1 and 2 only.
How many issues were discussed at the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi?
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Correct answer: C — 19
PIB: a total of 19 issues were discussed in the meeting, including several matters of national importance.
Where did the Indian Navy host the IONS Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security (IWG-MARSEC) on 24–25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — New Delhi
PIB: the Indian Navy hosted the IWG-MARSEC from 24 to 25 Jun 2025 in New Delhi.
Representatives of how many IONS member nations took part in the IWG-MARSEC held in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 13
PIB: the event brought together representatives from 13 IONS member nations.
Which of the following best describes the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), as stated on its official website?
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Correct answer: A — A voluntary initiative to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region
IONS website: IONS is a voluntary initiative to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region through an open and inclusive forum.
The centenary celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan on 24 June 2025 marked 100 years of a historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and whom?
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Correct answer: A — Mahatma Gandhi
PIB: the PM addressed the centenary celebration of the historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.
Which place, associated with the Sivagiri Math, did the PM say has long been referred to as the 'Kashi of the South'?
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Correct answer: A — Varkala
PIB: the PM mentioned that Varkala has long been referred to as the Kashi of the South.
Consider the following statements in the context of the PM's address on 24 June 2025: 1. Sree Narayana Guru established the Sharada Mutt at Sivagiri, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. 2. The centenary celebration was held at the Sivagiri Math in Varkala. 3. The Guru's mantra 'Oru Jati, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu' means 'One caste, one religion, one God for mankind'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB: the Guru established the Sharada Mutt at Sivagiri dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, and the mantra means 'One caste, one religion, one God for mankind'. The event was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, not at Sivagiri. So 1 and 3 only.
Which city hosted the 7th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pune
PIB: the Ministry of Civil Aviation organised the 7th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit in Pune.
At the Pune summit in June 2025, the Civil Aviation Minister announced a dedicated Helicopter Directorate under which body?
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Correct answer: D — Directorate General of Civil Aviation
PIB: the Minister announced the establishment of a dedicated Helicopter Directorate under the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) for single-window regulatory oversight.
To what amount did EPFO raise the auto-settlement limit for advance claims in June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5 lakh
PIB: EPFO increased the auto-settlement limit for advance claims from the existing ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
How many advance claims did EPFO process through auto-settlement in FY 2024–25, a record according to the Labour Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — 2.34 crore
PIB: in FY 2024–25 EPFO processed a record 2.34 crore advance claims through auto-settlement, up 161% over the previous year.
What is the minimum investment required from approved applicants under SPMEPCI?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4,150 crore
PIB: approved applicants would be required to make a minimum investment of Rs. 4,150 crore (₹4,150 crore).
Under SPMEPCI, approved applicants may import completely built-up electric four-wheelers with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000 at what reduced customs duty?
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Correct answer: C — 15%
PIB: approved applicants can import CBUs of e-4W with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000 at a reduced customs duty of 15% for 5 years.
Consider the following statements about SPMEPCI: 1. The scheme was notified on 15 March 2024. 2. Its detailed guidelines were issued through Notification S.O. 2450(E) dated 2 June 2025. 3. The application portal opened on 24 June 2025 will remain open until 21 October 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: the scheme was notified on 15 March 2024, guidelines were issued via S.O. 2450(E) dated 02.06.2025, and the portal is open from 24 June 2025 until 21 October 2025. All three are correct.
Who authorised the CDS & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders for the three Services in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Raksha Mantri
PIB: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh authorised the CDS & Secretary, DMA, to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders for all three Services.
Consider the following statements: 1. Before June 2025, instructions or orders pertaining to two or more Services were issued by each Service separately. 2. The first Joint Order, released on 24 June 2025, was on 'Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the change marks a shift from the earlier system in which Instructions/Orders pertaining to two or more Services were issued by each Service separately, and the first Joint Order on 'Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders' was released on 24 June 2025. Both are correct.
Where was the NAVYA vocational training initiative for adolescent girls launched on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sonbhadra
PIB: MWCD, in convergence with MSDE, launched NAVYA in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
NAVYA aims to equip adolescent girls of which age group with vocational training?
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Correct answer: A — 16 to 18 years
PIB: the NAVYA programme aims to equip adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 years with vocational training, mainly in non-traditional and emerging job roles.
Under the Amended BharatNet Program agreement signed on 24 June 2025, BharatNet works in Gujarat were handed over to which entity?
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Correct answer: A — Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited (GFGNL)
PIB: the agreement enables handing over of all BharatNet works, activities and responsibilities in Gujarat to Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited (GFGNL).
Gujarat is the first among how many states undertaking BharatNet under the State-led model?
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Correct answer: C — Eight
PIB: Gujarat holds the distinction of being the first among Eight states undertaking BharatNet under the State-led model.
Consider the following statements about the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP): 1. The Union Cabinet approved ABP on 4 August 2023. 2. ABP is funded through the Digital Bharat Nidhi. 3. Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) has been appointed as its Project Management Agency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: the Union Cabinet approved ABP on 4 August 2023, to be funded through the Digital Bharat Nidhi; BSNL (not BBNL) has been appointed as the Project Management Agency. So 1 and 2 only.
Where was the Regional Power Conference for the Eastern Region States/UTs held on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Patna
PIB: the Regional Conference for the Eastern Region States/UTs was held on 24th June at Patna under the chairmanship of Manohar Lal.
During which period is the month-long Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) being conducted?
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Correct answer: D — 15 June – 15 July 2025
PIB: from 15 June to 15 July 2025, the month-long national movement is reaching over 5.5 crore tribal citizens.