CTET Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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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.
Which of the following universities was NOT among the five that received Letters of Intent in Mumbai on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — University of Southampton
PIB (Education): LoIs went to the University of York, University of Aberdeen, University of Western Australia, Illinois Institute of Technology and IED Italy. The University of Southampton was not among them.
Which Italian institution received a Letter of Intent for a Mumbai campus on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Istituto Europeo di Design
PIB (Education): Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), Italy was one of the five institutions issued LoIs.
Consider the following statements about the Letters of Intent issued in Mumbai on 14 June 2025: 1. They were issued at an event titled 'Mumbai Rising: Creating an International Education City'. 2. The universities are from the United Kingdom, Australia, the USA and Italy. 3. Maharashtra's Chief Minister said talks were ongoing with ten more universities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Education): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because Fadnavis said talks were ongoing with five more universities, not ten. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
The High-Level Committee constituted after the Air India AI171 crash, announced on 14 June 2025, is chaired by whom?
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Correct answer: C — Union Home Secretary
PIB (Civil Aviation): a High-Level Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Secretary.
Within what period is the High-Level Committee on the AI171 crash to submit its consolidated report?
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Correct answer: A — Three months
PIB (Civil Aviation): the committee is to submit a consolidated report within three months.
Consider the following statements about the government's AI171 briefing of 14 June 2025: 1. The aircraft's black box was recovered on 13 June 2025. 2. DGCA directed Air India to inspect all Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft fitted with GEnx engines. 3. All 33 Dreamliners in service with Indian carriers had already been inspected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Civil Aviation): the black box was recovered on 13 June around 5 PM, and DGCA ordered inspections of 787-8/787-9 aircraft with GEnx engines, so 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: only 8 of the 33 Dreamliners had been inspected. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
On which date was the High-Level Committee on the AI171 crash scheduled to begin its deliberations?
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Correct answer: D — 16 June 2025
PIB (Civil Aviation): the committee is scheduled to begin its deliberations on Monday, 16 June 2025.
On 14 June 2025, India said it did not participate in the discussions on a statement on Israel–Iran developments issued by which grouping?
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Correct answer: B — Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
MEA: the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation issued a statement on developments between Israel and Iran on 14 June 2025, and India did not participate in the discussions on it.
Consider the following statements regarding India's position on the Israel–Iran situation in June 2025: 1. India's position had been articulated on 13 June 2025, urging the use of dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation. 2. India communicated its overall position to other SCO members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
MEA (Lok Sabha reply, 25 July 2025): India's position was articulated on 13 June 2025 urging dialogue and diplomacy, and this overall position was communicated to other SCO members. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
With which Iranian Foreign Minister did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speak on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Seyed Abbas Araghchi
The Indian Express and The Economic Times: Jaishankar spoke with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi, conveying deep concern and urging an early return to diplomacy; MEA confirms the call took place on 13 June 2025.
What reactor configuration is planned at the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana reviewed on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 4 × 700 MWe PHWRs
PIB (Power): the project involves setting up 4 × 700 MWe PHWRs (Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors).
What share of the electricity from GHAVP will be allocated to Haryana once completed?
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Correct answer: B — 50%
PIB (Power): once completed, 50% of the electricity generated will be allocated to the state of Haryana.
Consider the following statements about GHAVP as reviewed on 14 June 2025: 1. It is being implemented by NPCIL under the Department of Atomic Energy. 2. First criticality of Unit-1 is targeted by June 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Power): the project is implemented by NPCIL under DAE, and Unit-1 first criticality is targeted by June 2030. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Who was the Reviewing Officer of the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — A P Singh
PIB (Defence): Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, was the Reviewing Officer of the parade.
The Air Force Academy, where the Combined Graduation Parade was held on 14 June 2025, is located at which place?
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Correct answer: D — Dundigal, Hyderabad
PIB (Defence): the Combined Graduation Parade was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad.
Who received the Chief of the Air Staff Sword of Honour at the AFA Combined Graduation Parade on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Rohan Krishnamurti
PIB (Defence): Flying Officer Rohan Krishnamurti received the President's Plaque and the CAS Sword of Honour for standing first in the Pilots' course. Nishtha Vaid received the President's Plaque for the ground duty branches.
The India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) replaced which earlier body, as noted at the conference of 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution
PIB (Law): IIAC Chairperson Justice Hemant Gupta (Retd.) emphasised the transition from the erstwhile International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ICADR) to IIAC.
Who is the Chairperson of the India International Arbitration Centre, as per the conference held on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Hemant Gupta
PIB (Law): the inaugural session opened with a welcome address by Justice Hemant Gupta (Retd.), Chairperson, IIAC.
Consider the following statements about the National Conference on Institutional Arbitration of 14 June 2025: 1. It was organised by the Department of Legal Affairs in collaboration with ONGC and IIAC. 2. It was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Law): the conference was organised by the Department of Legal Affairs with ONGC and IIAC, so 1 is correct; it was held at Bharat Mandapam, not Vigyan Bhawan, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.
Who reviewed the spring term passing out parade at IMA Dehradun on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Lasantha Rodrigo
PIB (Defence): Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, was the Reviewing Officer for the Passing Out Parade.
With the June 2025 passing out parade, how many Sri Lankan Army officers had been commissioned from IMA in total?
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Correct answer: D — 296
PIB (Defence): the commissioning of two Sri Lankan cadets brings the total number of Sri Lankan Army officers commissioned from IMA to 296.
Consider the following statements about the IMA passing out parade of 14 June 2025: 1. 451 officer cadets passed out, including 32 from nine friendly foreign countries. 2. The Reviewing Officer had been commissioned from IMA in December 1990 as part of the 87th Course. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The Tribune and ThePrint report 451 cadets including 32 from friendly countries (nine, per The Tribune and The Times of India), and PIB states Rodrigo was commissioned from IMA in December 1990 with the 87th Course. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Which country hosts the multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest, whose 2025 edition opened on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mongolia
PIB and The Economic Times: Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 is hosted by Mongolia at Ulaanbaatar from 14 to 28 June 2025.
The Indian Army contingent at Khaan Quest 2025 was drawn mainly from a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: A — Kumaon Regiment
The Economic Times (Indian Army statement): the 40-member contingent is primarily from a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment. Arunachal Scouts formed the contingent for Nomadic Elephant, per PIB.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Khaan Quest: 1. It began in 2003 as a bilateral exercise between the US Marine Corps and the Mongolian Armed Forces. 2. The 2025 edition was its 22nd iteration. 3. The 2025 edition opened at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
U.S. Embassy in Mongolia: Khaan Quest first started in 2003 as a bilateral exercise between the US Marine Corps and the Mongolian Armed Forces. U.S. Army (army.mil): the 2025 edition was the 22nd iteration and opened at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar. So 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.
Which body organised 'Yoga Connect 2025' at Vigyan Bhawan on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy
PIB (Ayush): the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Ministry of Ayush, organised 'Yoga Connect' at Vigyan Bhawan.
Which organisation invited 20 Indian school students to Japan under the Sakura Science Programme 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Japan Science and Technology Agency
PIB (Education): the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) invited 20 school students and 2 supervisors from India for 15–21 June 2025.
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.
What was India's all-India year-on-year CPI (retail) inflation for May 2025, released on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 2.82%
PIB (MoSPI): all-India year-on-year inflation based on CPI for May 2025 was 2.82%, the lowest since February 2019.
Consider the following statements about the CPI data for May 2025 released on 12 June 2025: 1. All-India food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) was 0.99%. 2. This food inflation was the lowest since October 2021. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoSPI): CFPI-based all-India food inflation for May 2025 was 0.99%, the lowest year-on-year food inflation since October 2021. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Which of the following correctly gives rural and urban CPI inflation for May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rural 2.59%, Urban 3.07%
PIB (MoSPI): for May 2025, rural inflation was 2.59% and urban inflation 3.07%, so the answer is Rural 2.59%, Urban 3.07%.
The Consumer Price Index numbers (Rural, Urban and Combined) released by MoSPI for May 2025 are compiled on which base year?
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Correct answer: D — 2012=100
PIB (MoSPI) (static): the release is titled 'Consumer Price Index Numbers on Base 2012=100 for Rural, Urban and Combined', so the base is 2012=100.
Air India flight AI171, which crashed after take-off from Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025, was operated with which aircraft type?
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Correct answer: B — Boeing 787-8
Air India statement (also ThePrint/PTI, Aviation Week): AI171 was a 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 that departed Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs.
What was the destination of Air India flight AI171 that crashed after take-off from Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — London Gatwick
Air India statement (also ThePrint/PTI, Aviation Week): flight AI171 was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.
Consider the following statements about those on board Air India flight AI171 on 12 June 2025: 1. The aircraft was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew. 2. Portuguese nationals formed the largest group of foreign passengers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Air India statement and Amit Shah (PIB): 230 passengers and 12 crew, so 1 is correct. Air India: passengers were 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian, so British nationals (53), not Portuguese (7), were the largest foreign group and 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.
Which body began the investigation into the Air India AI171 crash on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
PIB (Ministry of Civil Aviation briefing, 14 June 2025): the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) began its investigation on 12 June 2025, the day of the crash.
Who received the Srimanta Sankardeva Award from the Government of Assam on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sonal Mansingh
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the Government of Assam presented the Srimanta Sankardeva Award to classical dancer Sonal Mansingh.
Consider the following statements about the Srimanta Sankardeva Award ceremony of 12 June 2025: 1. The award was conferred by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. 2. The ceremony was held at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the award was conferred by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
The Srimanta Sankardeva Award, presented to Sonal Mansingh on 12 June 2025, is named after a saint-reformer of which century?
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Correct answer: D — 15th century
PIB: the award is named after the 15th-century saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardeva; answer: 15th century.
On 12 June 2025, procurement of summer moong under the Price Support Scheme was approved in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and which other state?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat
PIB (Agriculture): 54,166 MT of moong was approved under PSS in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for the summer crop season 2025–26.
Consider the following statements about the procurement decisions of 12 June 2025: 1. Procurement of 50,750 MT of groundnut under PSS was approved in Uttar Pradesh. 2. Procurement of tur, urad and masur up to 100% of State production has been extended up to 2030–31. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Agriculture): 50,750 MT of groundnut under PSS was approved in Uttar Pradesh, so 1 is correct. The Union Budget 2025 continued 100% procurement of tur, urad and masur for four more years up to 2028–29, not 2030–31, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.
The Price Support Scheme is a component of the umbrella scheme PM-AASHA. Which of the following is NOT a component of PM-AASHA?
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Correct answer: B — PM-KISAN
PIB (Agriculture) (static): PM-AASHA encompasses the Price Support Scheme, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme, Market Intervention Scheme and Price Stabilisation Fund. PM-KISAN is not a component.
Which organisation chaired the 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard
PIB (Defence): the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th OSCC meeting in New Delhi on 12 June 2025.
Who, as Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, addressed the 137th OSCC meeting on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Paramesh Sivamani
PIB (Defence): Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani addressed the committee and underlined the importance of energy security.
In which year was the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) constituted to ensure effective functioning of offshore security arrangements?
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Correct answer: D — 1978
PIB (Defence) (static): the OSCC was constituted in 1978 to ensure the effective functioning of offshore security arrangements.