Judiciary Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Who addressed the Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners and Disaster Response Forces as chief guest on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Amit Shah
PIB (MHA): Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the annual conference in New Delhi as the chief guest.
At the conference of 16 June 2025, Amit Shah cited which cyclone in Gujarat as an example of zero casualties?
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Correct answer: D — Biparjoy
PIB (MHA): Shah said that during Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat there were zero casualties.
Consider the following statements about the Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners and SDRFs, 2025: 1. It was a two-day conference organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. Its valedictory session was chaired by the Union Home Secretary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA): The two-day conference organised by MHA concluded on 17 June; the valedictory session was chaired by Dr P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the PM, not the Home Secretary. So the answer is 1 only.
What was the annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for May 2025, released on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 0.39%
PIB (Commerce): The annual rate of inflation based on WPI is 0.39% (provisional) for May 2025.
What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index series used for the May 2025 data?
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Correct answer: B — 2011-12
PIB (Commerce): The release is titled Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for May 2025 (Base Year: 2011-12).
Consider the following statements about WPI inflation in May 2025: 1. Inflation in manufactured products was negative. 2. Inflation in primary articles was negative. 3. Inflation in fuel and power was negative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 and 3 only
PIB (Commerce): Primary articles were at -2.02% and fuel & power at -2.27%, while manufactured products were positive at 2.04%. So the answer is 2 and 3 only.
Who was endorsed as the President of the International Big Cat Alliance at its first Assembly on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Bhupender Yadav
PIB (MoEFCC): The Assembly unanimously endorsed Bhupender Yadav as the President of the IBCA; S.P. Yadav was endorsed as Director General.
The International Big Cat Alliance is a coalition of how many range countries?
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Correct answer: C — 95
PIB (MoEFCC): IBCA is a coalition of 95 range countries; 9 countries sent ministerial delegations to the first Assembly.
Who was endorsed as the Director General of the International Big Cat Alliance in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — S.P. Yadav
PIB (MoEFCC): The Assembly also endorsed S.P. Yadav as the Director General of IBCA.
Which of the following is NOT among the seven big cats under the mandate of the International Big Cat Alliance?
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Correct answer: D — Clouded Leopard
PIB (MoEFCC): IBCA's mandate covers Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma, so the Clouded Leopard is not among them.
Which honour did Cyprus confer on PM Narendra Modi on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III
PIB (PMO): The President of Cyprus conferred upon PM Modi Cyprus's honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III.
Who is the President of Cyprus who held official talks with PM Modi on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Nikos Christodoulides
PIB (PMO): PM Modi held official talks with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.
Consider the following statements about the India–Cyprus talks of 16 June 2025: 1. The two sides agreed to establish a five-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation in strategic areas. 2. They agreed to establish cyber and maritime security dialogues. 3. An MoU to establish an India Studies ICCR Chair at the University of Nicosia was signed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): The sides agreed on a five-year roadmap and cyber and maritime security dialogues, and an MoU for an India Studies ICCR Chair at the University of Nicosia was signed. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
The India–Cyprus Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme, welcomed by the leaders in June 2025, was signed in:
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Correct answer: B — January 2025
PIB (PMO): The leaders appreciated the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme signed in January 2025.
What is the name of the national-level cyber security exercise that commenced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Cyber Suraksha
PIB (MoD): 'Cyber Suraksha', a comprehensive Cyber Security Exercise, commenced on June 16, 2025.
The 'Cyber Suraksha' exercise of June 2025 was organised by the Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of:
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Correct answer: B — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
PIB (MoD): The exercise was organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
Consider the following statements about the 'Cyber Suraksha' exercise: 1. It runs from 16 June to 27 June 2025. 2. Over 100 participants from national-level agencies and defence stakeholders are taking part. 3. A conclave of Chief Information Security Officers is part of the exercise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoD): The exercise runs from 16 to 27 June 2025 with over 100 participants, and a CISOs conclave is dovetailed into it. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
'Achal', launched in Goa on 16 June 2025, is which type of vessel?
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Correct answer: D — The fifth Fast Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard
PIB (MoD): 'Achal' is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight being constructed by GSL, so it is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard.
How many Fast Patrol Vessels are in the series being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd for the Indian Coast Guard, of which 'Achal' is the fifth?
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Correct answer: A — Eight
PIB (MoD): 'Achal' is the fifth FPV in a series of eight, so the answer is Eight.
Under TRAI's Telecommunication Tariff (71st Amendment) Order, 2025, retail FTTH broadband plans up to 200 Mbps must be offered to PM-WANI Public Data Offices at tariffs not exceeding:
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Correct answer: A — Twice the corresponding consumer broadband price
PIB (DoT): The order mandates FTTH plans up to 200 Mbps be offered to PDOs at tariffs not exceeding twice the corresponding consumer broadband price.
TRAI's tariff order of 16 June 2025 on broadband for Public Data Offices relates to which scheme?
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Correct answer: D — PM-WANI
PIB (DoT): The order concerns broadband connectivity to Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India was established with effect from which date?
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Correct answer: B — 20 February 1997
TRAI (trai.gov.in): TRAI was established with effect from 20 February 1997 (20th February 1997) by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
The Water Metro proposed for Patna in June 2025 is to replicate the model of which city's water metro?
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Correct answer: B — Kochi
PIB (MoPSW): Patna is being considered for the introduction of a Water Metro, replicating the successful Kochi Water Metro model.
Which Patna-based institution is being upgraded as a Centre of Excellence, as announced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — National Inland Navigation Institute
PIB (MoPSW): Patna based National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI) is being upgraded as Centre of Excellence.
India's total exports (merchandise and services) during April–May 2025 were estimated at:
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Correct answer: B — US$ 142.43 billion
PIB (Commerce): The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-May 2025 are estimated at US$ 142.43 billion.
What was the value of India's merchandise exports in May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — US$ 38.73 billion
PIB (Commerce): Merchandise exports during May 2025 were US$ 38.73 billion as compared to US$ 39.59 billion in May 2024.
Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 16 June 2025: 1. Total exports (merchandise and services) in May 2025 grew 2.77% over May 2024. 2. The merchandise trade deficit in April–May 2025 was lower than in April–May 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Commerce): Total exports grew 2.77% in May 2025, but the merchandise trade deficit widened to US$ 48.33 billion from US$ 41.27 billion. So the answer is 1 only.
Over what distance did DRDO and IIT Delhi demonstrate entanglement-based free-space quantum secure communication, as announced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — More than one km
PIB (MoD): Free-space quantum secure communication using quantum entanglement over a distance of more than one km was achieved.
Where was the free-space optical link for the DRDO–IIT Delhi quantum entanglement demonstration established?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Delhi campus
PIB (MoD): The communication was achieved via a free-space optical link established on the IIT Delhi campus.
Which company's semiconductor fabrication project did Dr P. K. Mishra inspect at Dholera on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Tata Electronics
PIB (PMO): Dr. Mishra inspected Tata Electronics' Semiconductor Fabrication (Fab) project.
By when were cargo operations at Dholera International Airport expected to begin, as reported during the review of 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — October 2025
PIB (PMO): Officials informed him that cargo operations would commence by October 2025.
Which institute hosted the annual meeting of the NDACC-IRWG, TCCON and COCCON communities from 16 to 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ARIES, Nainital
PIB (DST): ARIES, Nainital, an autonomous institute under DST, hosted the meeting at its Manora Peak campus from June 16-20, 2025.
Who inaugurated the international meeting on greenhouse gas observations at ARIES, Nainital on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — A. S. Kiran Kumar
PIB (DST): The meeting was inaugurated by former chairman, ISRO, A. S. Kiran Kumar on June 16, 2025.
According to the PLFS monthly bulletin released on 16 June 2025, what was the unemployment rate (CWS, age 15+) in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 5.6%
PIB (MoSPI): The Unemployment Rate in CWS among persons of age 15 years and above increased to 5.6% in May 2025 from 5.1% in April 2025.
What was the Labour Force Participation Rate (CWS, age 15+) in May 2025 as per the PLFS monthly bulletin?
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Correct answer: A — 54.8%
PIB (MoSPI): LFPR in CWS among persons of age 15 years and above was 54.8% during May 2025 as compared to 55.6% during April 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2025: 1. The female unemployment rate was higher than the male unemployment rate. 2. The overall Worker Population Ratio was 51.7%. 3. In rural areas, the share of employment in agriculture declined from April to May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoSPI): Female UR was 5.8% against 5.6% for males, WPR was 51.7%, and rural agriculture's share fell from 45.9% to 43.5%. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
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.