Current Affairs Quiz — 27 June 2025
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Who performs the 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual of sweeping the chariots during the Puri Rath Yatra?
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Correct answer: A — The Gajapati Maharaja of Puri
PTI/OdishaBytes: the Gajapati Maharaja of Puri, Dibyasingha Deb, considered the first servitor of Lord Jagannath, performed the 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual on 27 June 2025.
In the Puri Rath Yatra, what is the name of Lord Jagannath's chariot?
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Correct answer: C — Nandighosh
PTI/OdishaBytes/The Hindu: Lord Jagannath's chariot is Nandighosh; Taladhwaj is Lord Balabhadra's and Darpadalan is Devi Subhadra's.
During the Puri Rath Yatra, the chariots of the three deities are pulled from the Shri Jagannath temple to which temple?
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Correct answer: B — Shree Gundicha Temple
The Hindu (PTI): during the annual yatra, the chariots are pulled from the Shri Jagannath temple to the Shree Gundicha temple in Puri.
Consider the following statements about the Puri Rath Yatra of 27 June 2025: 1. During 'Chhera Pahanra', the Gajapati first offered prayers at Lord Balabhadra's chariot Taladhwaj. 2. The chariots are pulled from the Shree Gundicha temple to the Shri Jagannath temple on the day of the Rath Yatra. 3. President Murmu's message mentioned Chakraraj Sudarshan seated on the chariot along with Balabhadra, Jagannath and Subhadra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct (PTI/OdishaBytes; The Hindu). Statement 2 is wrong: on Rath Yatra the chariots go from the Shri Jagannath temple to the Shree Gundicha temple.
Scientists of which institute found that teak leaf extract can act as a natural, biodegradable laser shield (reported 27 June 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Raman Research Institute
PIB (DST): scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute funded by DST, uncovered the use of teak leaves.
Which natural pigment in teak leaves shows the nonlinear optical properties that make the extract suitable for optical power-limiting?
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Correct answer: D — Anthocyanins
PIB (DST): teak leaves are rich in anthocyanins, natural pigments whose nonlinear optical properties make the extract suitable for optical power-limiting.
As per telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, what was India's overall tele-density?
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Correct answer: D — 85.36%
PIB (TRAI data): overall tele-density as of 31 May 2025 was 85.36%.
What was the total number of telephone subscribers (wireless plus wireline) in India as of 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,207.08 million
PIB: total telephone subscribers were 1,207.08 million. 1,168.42 million is wireless only, 974.87 million is broadband, and 1,080.06 million is active wireless on peak VLR date.
Consider the following statements based on telecom subscription data for May 2025: 1. Rural tele-density stood at 59.33%. 2. About 14.03 million mobile number portability requests were submitted in May 2025. 3. Wireline subscribers declined during May 2025. 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: wireline subscribers grew by 1.25 million (3.34%) in May 2025.
Who addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi on 27 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Droupadi Murmu
PIB: President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi on 27 June 2025.
Through which UN General Assembly resolution was 27 June designated as 'Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day'?
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Correct answer: A — A/RES/71/279
UN: the General Assembly designated 27 June as MSME Day through resolution A/RES/71/279.
Consider the following statements about President Murmu's MSME Day address (27 June 2025): 1. 27 June is observed as MSME Day following a UN General Assembly designation. 2. The President cited skill development of artisans under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana as a government initiative. 3. The President said MSMEs generate employment mainly at a high cost of capital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 (UN) and 2 (PIB) are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the President said MSMEs generate employment at a relatively low cost of capital.
The report 'Skills for the Future: Transforming India's Workforce Landscape', unveiled on 27 June 2025, was prepared by which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — Institute for Competitiveness
PIB: the report was developed independently by the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC).
According to the 'Skills for the Future' report based on PLFS 2023-24 data, what share of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations?
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Correct answer: D — 88%
PIB: PLFS-based analysis shows that in 2023-24, 88% of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations, while only 10-12% are in high-competency roles.
Which city has been selected as the venue for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games to be hosted by India?
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Correct answer: C — Ahmedabad
PIB: Amit Shah said Ahmedabad has been selected as the venue of the 2029 World Police and Fire Games.
The Indian Police contingent first participated in the World Police and Fire Games in which edition?
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Correct answer: D — Adelaide 2007
PIB: the Indian Police contingent first participated in the Adelaide World Police and Fire Games in 2007.
Consider the following statements about the World Police and Fire Games: 1. The Games have been organised once every two years since 1985. 2. At the 20th edition in Winnipeg (2023), Indian Police sportspersons won a record 343 medals. 3. The USA has hosted the largest number of editions so far. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: all three are correct. The Games are held every two years since 1985; India won 343 medals at Winnipeg 2023; the USA has hosted 8 of the 20 editions, the most.
Where was the 196th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), chaired by Mansukh Mandaviya, held on 27 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shimla
PIB: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 196th meeting of ESIC at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
ESIC's SPREE (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees), approved for re-launch in June 2025, was originally introduced in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2016
PIB: SPREE was originally introduced in 2016 and facilitated registration of over 88,000 employers and 1.02 crore employees.
The 'Adi Karmayogi' programme, whose Beta version was launched on 27 June 2025, belongs to which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Tribal Affairs
PIB: Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram launched the Ministry's flagship programme Adi Karmayogi Beta version.
The Adi Karmayogi Beta version aims at capacity building of nearly how many stakeholders?
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Correct answer: B — 20 lakh
PIB: the Adi Karmayogi Beta version will enable capacity building of nearly 20 lakh stakeholders.
Consider the following statements about the Adi Karmayogi Beta version: 1. It targets reaching 1 lakh tribal villages and habitations. 2. It was launched at the national conference 'Adi Anveshan' held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. 3. Its training framework includes about 3,000 State Master Trainers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the framework has more than 180 State Master Trainers; 3,000 is the number of District Trainers.
Which shipyard indigenously designed and built the 25T Bollard Pull tug 'Ojas' inducted into the Indian Navy on 27 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata
PIB: the tug is part of the contract for six 25T BP tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata, which designed and built them indigenously.
Tug 'Ojas', inducted at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 27 June 2025, is which tug in the series of six 25T Bollard Pull tugs?
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Correct answer: C — Fifth
PIB: the induction ceremony was for the fifth 25T Bollard Pull tug Ojas.
Where was the 6th Joint Working Group meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles held in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kochi
PIB: the 6th JWG meeting concluded on 27 June 2025 at ICG District Headquarters No. 4 (Kerala & Mahe), Kochi.
The Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles entered into a formal affiliation on 22 May 2019 at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Shillong
PIB: since their formal affiliation on 22 May 2019 in Shillong, the ICG and Assam Rifles have maintained a collaborative relationship.
Ashadhi Bij, on which PM Modi greeted the community on 27 June 2025, is celebrated as the New Year of which community?
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Correct answer: B — Kutchi
PIB: PM extended wishes to the Kutchi community on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.