Current Affairs Quiz — 30 June 2025
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The Sigachi Industries factory explosion of 30 June 2025 took place at Pashamylaram in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Sangareddy district, Telangana
PIB and New Indian Express: the fire tragedy occurred at a factory in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, Telangana.
What was being manufactured at the Sigachi Industries unit when the 30 June 2025 explosion occurred?
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Correct answer: D — Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)
New Indian Express: the explosion occurred while microcrystalline cellulose powder was being manufactured for use as a binding agent in pharmaceuticals.
Consider the following about the Sigachi Industries blast (30 June 2025): 1. The Prime Minister announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased. 2. The state's Technical Expert Committee traced the explosion to the spray dryer. 3. The injured were to get ₹1 lakh each from PMNRF. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct (PIB). Statement 2 is wrong: the committee traced it to the sealing machine in the packing area, not the spray dryer (The Hindu, Telangana Today). Statement 3 is wrong: the injured get ₹50,000 (PIB).
Who chaired the 8th National Level Steering Committee meeting of the Atal Bhujal Yojana on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Debashree Mukherjee
PIB: the meeting was held at New Delhi under the chairpersonship of Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR.
Which of the following states is NOT among the seven states where the Atal Bhujal Yojana was implemented?
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Correct answer: D — Chhattisgarh
Lok Sabha reply (PIB): the scheme was implemented in Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, so Chhattisgarh is not among them.
The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), which RBI asked banks to integrate on 30 June 2025, was developed by which body?
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Correct answer: B — Department of Telecommunications
PIB: RBI's advisory of 30 June 2025 directs banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Into which risk categories does the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator classify a mobile number?
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Correct answer: C — Medium, High, Very High
PIB: the FRI classifies a mobile number as associated with Medium, High or Very High risk of financial fraud.
Consider the following about the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI): 1. It was launched in May 2025 by DoT's Digital Intelligence Unit. 2. RBI's advisory of 30 June 2025 excludes Co-operative Banks. 3. It is built only on data from DoT's Chakshu platform. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct (PIB). Statement 2 is wrong: the advisory covers Scheduled Commercial, Small Finance, Payments and Co-operative Banks. Statement 3 is wrong: inputs also come from I4C's NCRP and from banks and financial institutions.
Which Indian Army chief departed on a four-day official visit to Bhutan on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — General Upendra Dwivedi
PIB: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, departed for Bhutan on a four-day official visit.
During the June 2025 Bhutan visit, the Army chief was to interact with officials of IMTRAT and which Indian project in Bhutan?
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Correct answer: A — Project DANTAK
PIB: the COAS will also interact with senior officials of the Indian Embassy, the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) and Project DANTAK.
Aboard which vessel did officers embark for the first 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' (June 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — USCGC Stratton
PIB: two officers from each country embarked on board the US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Stratton, which is sailing to Guam.
Which Australian agency took part in the first QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission alongside the Coast Guards of India, Japan and the US?
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Correct answer: C — Australian Border Force
PIB: the mission deepens operational ties between the Indian Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard, US Coast Guard and Australian Border Force (ABF).
The QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission was launched under which declaration, adopted at the QUAD Leaders' Summit of September 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Wilmington Declaration
PIB: the mission was launched under the Wilmington Declaration and reflects the vision laid out at the QUAD Leaders' Summit in September 2024.
Hul Diwas, observed on 30 June, commemorates which uprising?
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Correct answer: C — Santhal Hul (Santhal rebellion)
PIB: commemorating the historic Santhal uprising on Hul Diwas, the PM honoured Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano. The Hindu: Hul Diwas commemorates the Santhal rebellion.
The Santhal Hul began in 1855 at which village in present-day Jharkhand?
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Correct answer: A — Bhognadih
The Hindu: the rebellion began in Bhognadih village. India Today: on 30 June 1855 the revolution started from Bhognadih.
Consider the following about Hul Diwas 2025: 1. The Prime Minister paid tribute to Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano. 2. The Santhal Hul was led by the brothers Sido and Kanhu Murmu. 3. The uprising began on 30 June 1855. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: statement 1 (PIB), statement 2 (The Hindu: two brothers, Sido and Kanhu Murmu, led the uprising), statement 3 (India Today: 30 June 1855).
How many electors' details does Bihar's 2003 Electoral Roll, uploaded by ECI on 30 June 2025, contain?
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Correct answer: B — 4.96 crore
ECI: the 2003 Electoral Roll of Bihar, comprising details of 4.96 crore electors, has been uploaded on the ECI website.
According to ECI, roughly what share of Bihar's electorate would not need to submit any documents in the SIR after the 2003 roll was uploaded?
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Correct answer: D — Nearly 60%
ECI: nearly 60 per cent of the total electorate would not have to submit any documents; they just verify details from the 2003 roll and submit the Enumeration Form.
Consider the following about the Election Commission of India: 1. Article 324 vests in it the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities. 2. Under Article 324, the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only in like manner and on the like grounds as a Supreme Court judge. 3. Under Article 324, it also conducts elections to the offices of President and Vice-President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 and 3 only
Statements 2 and 3 are correct as per the text of Article 324: clause (1) covers elections to Parliament, State Legislatures and the offices of President and Vice-President, and the first proviso to clause (5) gives the CEC the same removal protection as a Supreme Court judge. Statement 1 is wrong: Article 324 does not mention Panchayats or Municipalities.
What was India's IIP growth rate for May 2025 as per the Quick Estimate released on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 1.2%
MoSPI: the IIP growth rate for May 2025 is 1.2%, compared with 2.7% (Quick Estimate) in April 2025.
Which sector recorded the steepest contraction in the IIP for May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Electricity
MoSPI: growth rates for May 2025 were mining (-)0.1%, manufacturing 2.6% and electricity (-)5.8%, so electricity contracted most.
Consider the following about the IIP release of 30 June 2025: 1. The IIP uses base year 2011-12=100. 2. Under the revised calendar, the Quick Estimate is released on the 28th of every month. 3. 13 of 23 manufacturing industry groups recorded positive growth in May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as per MoSPI: base 2011-12=100; release on the 28th of every month (or next working day); 13 out of 23 industry groups at NIC 2-digit level grew.
Aboard which ship was the first ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue held at Chennai Port on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — MV Empress
PIB: the meet was held aboard the MV Empress (Cordelia Cruise ship) at Chennai Port.
What cruise-passenger target by 2029 under the Sagarmala initiative did Sarbananda Sonowal cite at the ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue?
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Correct answer: B — One million
PIB: the Sagar Mala initiative aims for one million cruise passengers by 2029.
Where is the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), whose convocation President Murmu attended on 30 June 2025, located?
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Correct answer: D — Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
PIB: the President graced the convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Which convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur did President Droupadi Murmu attend on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — First
PIB: the President graced the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur on 30 June 2025.
The Integrated Alert System 'SACHET' operated by NDMA was developed by which organisation?
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Correct answer: A — Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
PIB: NDMA has operationalised the Integrated Alert System (SACHET), developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).
SACHET is based on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) recommended by which body?
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Correct answer: C — International Telecommunication Union
PIB: SACHET is based on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) recommended by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Where is the Ericsson antenna manufacturing facility inaugurated by Jyotiraditya Scindia on 30 June 2025 located?
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Correct answer: C — Manesar, Haryana
PIB: the Minister inaugurated Ericsson's antenna manufacturing facility at VVDN's Global Innovation Park in Manesar.
As on 27 June 2025, what was the total kharif sown area reported by the Agriculture Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — 262.15 lakh hectare
Agriculture Ministry: total kharif area sown as on 27 June 2025 was 262.15 lakh hectare, against 235.44 lakh hectare in 2024.
Under which mission did Dr Jitendra Singh and Puducherry LG K. Kailashnathan discuss seabed mineral exploration and deep-sea fishing in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Deep Ocean Mission
PIB: the meeting discussed exploration of seabed minerals and promoting deep sea fishing under the Deep Ocean Mission.