LIC AAO Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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According to India's national statement at the 113th International Labour Conference on 11 June 2025, what was India's social protection coverage in 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 64.3%
PIB (Labour): citing the ILO World Social Protection Report, India's social protection coverage grew from 24.4% in 2019 to 64.3% in 2025.
Consider the following statements made in India's national statement at the 113th ILC on 11 June 2025: 1. India's unemployment rate declined from 6% in 2017 to 3.2% by 2024. 2. Over 300 million unorganised workers are registered on the e-Shram portal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Labour): the statement said unemployment fell from 6% in 2017 to 3.2% by 2024 and that over 300 million unorganised workers are registered on e-Shram. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
At which session of the International Labour Conference did Mansukh Mandaviya deliver India's national statement in Geneva in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 113th
PIB (Labour): Mandaviya delivered the national statement at the plenary session of the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva.
Which new motto did the Full Bench of the Lokpal of India adopt on 11 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption
PIB (Lokpal of India): the Full Bench adopted the new motto 'Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption', replacing the old one.
Consider the following statements about the composition of the Lokpal: 1. The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and a maximum of eight Members. 2. Fifty per cent of the Members of the Lokpal are judicial Members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Year End Review 2013, DoPT) (static): the Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and a maximum of eight Members, of which fifty per cent shall be judicial Members. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Selection Committee for the Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal?
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Correct answer: D — Chairman of Rajya Sabha
PIB (Year End Review 2013, DoPT) (static): the Selection Committee consists of the Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the CJI or a nominated SC judge, and an eminent jurist nominated by the President. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is not a member.
Through which route did IREDA raise ₹2,005.90 crore, as announced on 11 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP)
PIB (MNRE): IREDA raised ₹2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), oversubscribed 1.34 times against a base issue of ₹1,500 crore.
According to Power Minister Manohar Lal on 10 June 2025, India met what peak power demand on 9 June 2025 with zero peak shortage?
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Correct answer: A — 241 GW
PIB (Power): India successfully met a peak power demand of 241 GW on 9 June 2025 with zero peak shortage.
The ₹5,400 crore Viability Gap Funding scheme announced by the Ministry of Power on 10 June 2025 covers how much Battery Energy Storage capacity?
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Correct answer: B — 30 GWh
PIB (Power): the VGF scheme is for 30 GWh of BESS, in addition to the 13.2 GWh already under way.
Consider the following statements based on the Power Ministry's press conference of 10 June 2025: 1. India's total installed generation capacity stands at 249 GW. 2. India's national energy shortage was 4.2% as of April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
PIB (Power): installed capacity is now 472.5 GW (249 GW was the 2014 figure), and energy shortage fell to 0.1% as of April 2025 (4.2% was in 2013-14). So neither statement is correct.
The Stockholm International Conference on Electoral Integrity, where CEC Gyanesh Kumar delivered the keynote on 10 June 2025, was organised by which body?
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Correct answer: B — International IDEA
PIB (ECI): the conference was organised by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA).
Consider the following statements made by the CEC in his Stockholm keynote of 10 June 2025: 1. India's electors grew from 173 million in 1951–52 to 979 million in 2024. 2. A total of 20,271 candidates contested the 2024 General Elections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (ECI): electors grew from 173 million in 1951–52 to 979 million in 2024, and 20,271 candidates contested in 2024. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
The Election Commission of India, whose foundation day (25 January) is observed as National Voters' Day, was established in 1950 under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: B — Article 324
PIB (static): National Voters' Day marks the foundation of the ECI, established on 25 January 1950 under Article 324 of the Constitution.
Consider the following statements about the flood preparedness review chaired by Amit Shah on 10 June 2025: 1. The Jal Shakti Ministry, NDMA and NRSC were asked to closely monitor glacial lakes. 2. He stressed increasing the forest area in the Narmada river area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MHA): Shah advised the Jal Shakti Ministry, NDMA and NRSC to closely monitor glacial lakes, and stressed increasing forest area in the Narmada river area. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
At the flood review of 10 June 2025, Amit Shah stressed increasing forest area in the area of which river, to be replicated for other rivers if successful?
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Correct answer: B — Narmada
PIB (MHA): the Home Minister stressed increasing the forest area in the Narmada river area.
At the flood review of 10 June 2025, which bodies were asked to work with the States so that drainage becomes an integral part of highway design?
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Correct answer: D — MoRTH and NHAI
PIB (MHA): Shah said MoRTH and NHAI should work with the States so that the highway drainage system becomes an integral part of road design.
Who chaired the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports held on 10 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sunil Barthwal
PIB (Commerce): the first meeting was held under the chairmanship of Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
Consider the following statements about the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports on 10 June 2025: 1. The meeting was held at Vanijya Bhawan, Delhi. 2. The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was among the issues discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Commerce): the meeting was held at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi, and the discussions included the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). So both 1 and 2 are correct.
MoHUA's Advisory No. 27 of 10 June 2025 on repurposing SPVs and continuing ICCCs relates to which mission?
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Correct answer: C — Smart Cities Mission
PIB (MoHUA): the advisory concerns the SPVs and ICCCs set up under the Smart Cities Mission.
Consider the following statements about the Smart Cities Mission, as stated by MoHUA on 10 June 2025: 1. As of March 2025, over 93% of the 8,000+ projects under the Mission had been completed. 2. The Mission was completed on 31 March 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoHUA): over 93% of the 8,000+ projects were completed as of March 2025, and the Mission was completed on 31.03.2025. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Consider the following statements about the SPVs of the Smart Cities Mission (launched in 2015): 1. The SPVs were established under the Companies Act, 2013. 2. The equity in each SPV is shared 50:50 between the Central Government and the State Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoHUA) (static): the SPVs were set up under the Companies Act, 2013, with 50:50 equity between the State/UT government and the respective Urban Local Body, not the Centre. So 1 only.
The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which opened in Nice on 9 June 2025, was co-hosted by which two countries?
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Correct answer: A — France and Costa Rica
UN press release: the 2025 UN Ocean Conference was co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica.
Vidar Helgesen, who held a bilateral meeting with Jitendra Singh at UNOC3 on 9 June 2025, is the Executive Secretary of which body?
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Correct answer: B — Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
PIB (Earth Sciences): Vidar Helgesen is Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC).
Consider the following statements about UNOC3 (Nice, 9–13 June 2025): 1. The political declaration, together with a registry of voluntary commitments, is to be called the Nice Ocean Action Plan. 2. India launched the 'SAHAV' digital ocean data portal at the conference. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
UN press release: the declaration and registry of voluntary commitments will be referred to as the Nice Ocean Action Plan. PIB (Earth Sciences): India launched the 'SAHAV' digital ocean data portal. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
In which Swiss city did Piyush Goyal hold extensive engagements with Swiss industry leaders on 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bern
PIB (Commerce): Goyal held extensive engagements with Swiss industry leaders on 9 June 2025 in Bern, Switzerland.
During his Swiss industry engagements on 9 June 2025, Piyush Goyal urged Swiss businesses to use which dedicated facilitation desk at Invest India?
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Correct answer: B — EFTA Desk
PIB (Commerce): the Minister called on Swiss businesses to leverage the dedicated EFTA Desk at Invest India.
Who was the NHAI Chairman when NHAI released its first Asset Monetisation Strategy for the road sector on 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Santosh Kumar Yadav
PIB (MoRTH): NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav commented on the release of the strategy document.
According to NHAI on 9 June 2025, monetisation instruments have helped it raise over ₹1.4 lakh crore across more than how many km of National Highways?
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Correct answer: C — 6,100 km
PIB (MoRTH): the instruments helped NHAI raise over ₹1.4 lakh crore across more than 6,100 km of National Highways under the National Monetisation Pipeline.
Consider the following statements about NHAI's Asset Monetisation Strategy released on 9 June 2025: 1. The strategy relies solely on Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). 2. The strategy is anchored on five core pillars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
PIB (MoRTH): the strategy uses Toll-Operate-Transfer, InvITs and securitisation, and is anchored on three core pillars. So neither statement is correct.
Under the BHASHINI–CRIS MoU of 9 June 2025, BHASHINI's language technology will be integrated into which CRIS-managed systems, among others?
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Correct answer: D — NTES and RailMadad
PIB (MeitY): BHASHINI's stack will be integrated into CRIS-managed systems such as the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) and RailMadad.
The BHASHINI–CRIS partnership of 9 June 2025 aims to let citizens access critical railway services in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: C — 22
PIB (MeitY): the integration will enable citizens to access critical railway services in 22 Indian languages.
In what capacity did India participate in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council held in Nice from 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vice President
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): India participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council as the Vice President of IALA.
Consider the following statements about India's participation in the 2nd IALA Council session (Nice, 9–13 June 2025): 1. The Indian delegation was led by T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. 2. India invited member states to the 21st IALA Conference in 2027 in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the delegation was led by Secretary T.K. Ramachandran, who invited member states to the 21st IALA Conference in 2027 in Mumbai. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Whom did Carlos Alcaraz beat in the French Open 2025 men's singles final on 8 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz beat world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2).
How long did the French Open 2025 men's singles final, the longest Roland-Garros men's final of the Open era, last?
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Correct answer: C — 5 hours 29 minutes
The final lasted 5 hours 29 minutes, the longest Roland-Garros men's singles final of the Open era.
Consider the following statements about the French Open 2025 men's singles final: 1. Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points during the match. 2. It was Carlos Alcaraz's first French Open title. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Alcaraz saved three championship points while serving at 3-5 in the fourth set. Statement 2 is incorrect: Alcaraz was the defending champion and this was his second Paris title.
With which country did India co-host a high-level Marine Spatial Planning event in Monaco on World Ocean Day, 8 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Norway
India and Norway jointly hosted the Marine Spatial Planning event aboard the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl at the Port of Hercule in Monaco.
Under the India–Norway Marine Spatial Planning collaboration, pilot projects have been carried out in which places?
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Correct answer: C — Puducherry and Lakshadweep
Under the Indo-Norwegian Integrated Ocean and Research Initiative, MSP pilot projects in Puducherry and Lakshadweep have shown its potential to tackle coastal erosion and manage biodiversity.
Where has the India–Norway Marine Spatial Planning collaboration run pilot projects?
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Correct answer: B — Puducherry and Lakshadweep
Under the Indo-Norwegian Integrated Ocean and Research Initiative, the MSP collaboration has run pilot projects in Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
What was the theme of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, addressed by PM Modi on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions
The theme of ICDRI 2025 was ‘Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions’, and the Prime Minister underscored the vulnerability of coastal regions and islands.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's address to ICDRI 2025: 1. The conference was being hosted in Europe for the first time. 2. The Prime Minister said India helped establish a tsunami warning system that benefits 29 countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. ICDRI 2025 marked the conference's first-ever hosting in Europe, and the Prime Minister said India contributed to a tsunami warning system benefiting 29 countries.
In his ICDRI 2025 address, PM Modi said India recognises Small Island Developing States as
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Correct answer: D — Large Ocean Countries
The Prime Minister said India recognises Small Island Developing States as Large Ocean Countries.
What was the theme of World Food Safety Day 2025, observed on 7 June?
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Correct answer: B — Food Safety: Science in Action
This year's World Food Safety Day theme was “Food Safety: Science in Action”, which the Union Health Minister reaffirmed at the FSSAI event.
Where was FSSAI's World Food Safety Day 2025 programme, addressed by Union Health Minister J P Nadda, held?
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Correct answer: C — NIMHANS, Bengaluru
The FSSAI programme themed ‘Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy’ was held at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, where the Health Minister delivered the keynote.
At FSSAI's World Food Safety Day 2025 event, J P Nadda reiterated the Prime Minister's call to cut oil consumption by how much?
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Correct answer: A — 10%
J P Nadda reiterated the Prime Minister's call to cut oil consumption by 10%.
The DRDO laboratory VRDE, which transferred technologies of nine systems to industry on 7 June 2025, is located at
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Correct answer: D — Ahilyanagar
The Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) is a DRDO laboratory located in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
In June 2025, DRDO's VRDE transferred technologies of how many systems to how many industries?
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Correct answer: A — Nine systems to 10 industries
VRDE transferred technologies of nine systems to 10 industries, so the answer is Nine systems to 10 industries.
To which company did DRDO's VRDE transfer the technology of the Vajra Riot Control Vehicle on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Tata Advanced Systems
VRDE transferred the Vajra Riot Control Vehicle technology to Tata Advanced Systems.
What is the India Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka titled?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Mandap
The India Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka is titled Bharat Mandap and was ranked among the top five most admired pavilions.
Which body was appointed the nodal agency to curate the India Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka?
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Correct answer: A — Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
With the Ministry of Culture curating the pavilion for the first time, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) was appointed the nodal agency.
Within what period has the CCPA advised e-commerce platforms to complete self-audits to detect dark patterns, as per its advisory of 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 3 months
E-commerce platforms have been advised to conduct self-audits to identify dark patterns within 3 months of the issue of the advisory.
The Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, cited in the CCPA's June 2025 advisory, were issued in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2023
E-commerce platforms were advised to comply with the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023.
Consider the following statements about the CCPA's dark patterns advisory of 7 June 2025: 1. E-commerce platforms are encouraged to give self-declarations that they are free of dark patterns. 2. The Joint Working Group set up to identify violations includes National Law Universities. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Platforms are encouraged to give self-declarations, and the Joint Working Group constituted by the Department of Consumer Affairs includes National Law Universities along with ministries, regulators and voluntary consumer organisations.
Who was appointed a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission, as announced on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — T. Rabi Sankar
RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar was appointed by the President as a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission.
Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
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Correct answer: C — Arvind Panagariya
The 16th Finance Commission was constituted on 31 December 2023 with former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya as its Chairman.
Consider the following statements about the 16th Finance Commission: 1. T. Rabi Sankar was appointed as a full-time Member of the Commission in June 2025. 2. The Commission's award period is the five years beginning 1 April 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: T. Rabi Sankar was appointed as a part-time Member. Statement 2 is correct: the Commission must recommend for the five-year award period starting 1 April 2026.
Whom did Coco Gauff beat in the French Open 2025 women's singles final on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Aryna Sabalenka
Coco Gauff beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in the final.
The French Open 2025 title was Coco Gauff's which Grand Slam singles title?
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Correct answer: C — 2nd
The win was Coco Gauff's 2nd Grand Slam singles title, after the 2023 US Open.
To what level did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy repo rate on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5.50%
The MPC voted to reduce the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% with immediate effect.
To what level did the RBI decide in June 2025 to reduce the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by the end of its staggered cuts?
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Correct answer: D — 3.0% of NDTL
The RBI decided to cut the CRR by 100 bps to 3.0% of NDTL in four equal tranches of 25 bps each, releasing about ₹2.5 lakh crore by December 2025.
What monetary policy stance did the MPC adopt at its June 2025 meeting?
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Correct answer: A — Neutral
After 100 bps of repo rate cuts since February 2025, the MPC decided to change its stance to Neutral, saying monetary policy had very limited space left to support growth.
Consider the following statements about the RBI MPC decision of 6 June 2025: 1. CPI inflation for 2025-26 was projected at 3.7%. 2. All six MPC members voted for the 50-basis-point repo rate cut. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: CPI inflation for 2025-26 was projected at 3.7%. Statement 2 is incorrect: five members voted for the 50 bps cut, while Saugata Bhattacharya voted for a 25 bps cut.
What real GDP growth did the RBI project for 2025-26 in its June 2025 policy?
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Correct answer: C — 6.5%
The RBI projected real GDP growth for 2025-26 at 6.5%.
The RBI MPC's June 2025 decision was stated to be in consonance with the medium-term target for CPI inflation of
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Correct answer: A — 4% within a band of +/- 2%
The MPC said its decision is in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for CPI inflation of 4% within a band of +/- 2%, while supporting growth.
Magnus Carlsen's win at Norway Chess 2025 was his which Norway Chess title?
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Correct answer: B — 7th
Magnus Carlsen won his 7th Norway Chess title with 16 points.
Who won Norway Chess Women 2025, which concluded on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Anna Muzychuk
Ukraine's Anna Muzychuk won Norway Chess Women 2025 with 16.5 points.
Consider the following statements about Indian players at Norway Chess 2025: 1. D. Gukesh finished third in the open section. 2. Koneru Humpy finished third in the women's section. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. D. Gukesh finished third in the open section with 14.5 points, and Koneru Humpy finished third in the women's section with 15 points.
The UMEED Central Portal launched on 6 June 2025 is meant for the management of
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Correct answer: C — Waqf properties
The UMEED Central Portal is a centralised digital platform for real-time uploading, verification and monitoring of Waqf properties.
What does UMEED stand for in the name of the portal launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development
UMEED is short for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development.
Consider the following statements about the UMEED Central Portal launched on 6 June 2025: 1. The portal was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 2. Its key features include a digital inventory with geo-tagging of all Waqf properties. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the portal was developed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Statement 2 is correct: its features include a geo-tagged digital inventory of all Waqf properties.
Where was the G7 Summit, to which Canadian PM Mark Carney invited PM Modi on 6 June 2025, to be held?
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Correct answer: B — Kananaskis
Mark Carney invited the Prime Minister to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later in June 2025.
Consider the following statements about the phone call between PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney on 6 June 2025: 1. PM Modi congratulated Mark Carney on his recent election victory. 2. The G7 Summit to which PM Modi was invited was scheduled for July 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: PM Modi congratulated Carney on his recent election victory. Statement 2 is incorrect: the G7 Summit in Kananaskis was due later in the same month, June 2025.
Which meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 4th
The Central Asian Foreign Ministers briefed the Prime Minister on the 4th Meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue, held in New Delhi on 6 June 2025.
To which event did PM Modi invite the leaders of all Central Asian countries in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Second India–Central Asia Summit
The Prime Minister invited the leaders of all Central Asian countries to the Second India–Central Asia Summit to be held in India.
Consider the following statements about the Central Asian Foreign Ministers' call on PM Modi on 6 June 2025: 1. The ministers condemned the 22 April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 2. The ministers briefed the PM on the 3rd Meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the ministers strongly condemned the 22 April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Statement 2 is incorrect: they briefed the PM on the 4th Meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue.
The NCC team welcomed in New Delhi on 5 June 2025 completed which successful NCC expedition to Mount Everest?
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Correct answer: D — Third
The 2025 climb marked the Third successful NCC expedition to Mount Everest, following earlier successes in 2013 and 2016.
Consider the following statements about the NCC Mount Everest Expedition 2025: 1. The team consisted of ten cadets, five boys and five girls. 2. The team summited Mount Everest on 5 June 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the team had ten cadets, five boys and five girls. Statement 2 is incorrect: the team summited on 18 May 2025 and was welcomed in New Delhi on 5 June 2025.
As part of its training, the NCC Mount Everest Expedition Team 2025 made a preparatory ascent of which peak?
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Correct answer: C — Mt. Abi Gamin
The novice cadets trained with a preparatory ascent of Mt. Abi Gamin and a winter camp at the Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen Base Camp.
Which issue of 'EnviStats India: Environment Statistics' did MoSPI release on 5 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 8th
MoSPI released the 8th issue of 'EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics' on 5 June 2025.
According to UIDAI, how many Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out in May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over 211 crore
Aadhaar number holders carried out Over 211 crore authentication transactions in May 2025, taking the cumulative total to more than 15,223 crore.