State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
At what height above the river is the Chenab Rail Bridge, inaugurated on 6 June 2025, situated?
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Correct answer: D — 359 metres
The Chenab Rail Bridge is situated at a height of 359 metres above the river, making it the world's highest railway arch bridge.
Which bridge inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 6 June 2025 is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge?
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Correct answer: B — Anji Bridge
The Anji Bridge is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, built to serve the nation in challenging terrain.
What is the length of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) dedicated to the nation on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 272 km
The USBRL project is 272 km long and was built at about ₹43,780 crore.
Consider the following statements about the projects inaugurated in Jammu & Kashmir on 6 June 2025: 1. The USBRL project includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges. 2. The Chenab Rail Bridge is a 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The USBRL has 36 tunnels spanning 119 km and 943 bridges, and the Chenab Rail Bridge is a 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge.
Between which stations did the Prime Minister flag off two Vande Bharat Express trains on 6 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar
The Prime Minister flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains running between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar, which take about 3 hours for the journey.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, whose foundation stone was laid in Katra on 6 June 2025, will be the first medical college in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Reasi
The institute in Katra, worth over ₹350 crore, will be the first medical college in Reasi district.
Which Gram Panchayat won the Gold Award in the new Gram Panchayat category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rohini (Dhule, Maharashtra)
The Gold Award in the new category went to the Gram Panchayat of Rohini (Dhule, Maharashtra).
Consider the following statements about the new Gram Panchayat category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025: 1. Over 1.45 lakh entries were received from 26 States and Union Territories. 2. Gold awardees receive a financial incentive of ₹5 lakh. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: over 1.45 lakh entries came from 26 States and Union Territories. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gold awardees receive ₹10 lakh; ₹5 lakh is for Silver awardees.
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.
Under which slogan did the Union Environment Ministry celebrate World Environment Day 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?
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Correct answer: B — One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrated World Environment Day 2025 at Bharat Mandapam under the slogan 'One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution'.
Where were the official global celebrations of World Environment Day 2025 held?
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Correct answer: D — Jeju, Republic of Korea
The official global celebrations of World Environment Day 2025 were held in Jeju, Republic of Korea, under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution.
On World Environment Day 2025, PM Modi planted a sapling at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park in Delhi as part of which project?
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Correct answer: A — Aravalli Green Wall project
The plantation was part of the effort to reforest the Aravalli range under the Aravalli Green Wall project; the range spans Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
Consider the following statements about World Environment Day 2025: 1. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav urged Delhi residents not to use plastic carry bags below 120 microns in thickness. 2. 2025 was the first time the Republic of Korea hosted World Environment Day. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Bhupender Yadav urged citizens of Delhi not to use plastic carry bags below 120 microns. Statement 2 is incorrect: it was the Republic of Korea's second time hosting the Day, having first hosted it in 1997.
At the national World Environment Day 2025 event in New Delhi, awards were presented to how many winners of the Ideas4LiFE initiative?
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Correct answer: D — 21
Awards were presented to 21 winners of the Ideas4LiFE initiative across seven LiFE themes.
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.
What is the total length of the Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai–Nagpur expressway), which became fully operational on 5 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 701 km
With the final 76 km stretch opened, the 701 km Mumbai–Nagpur corridor became fully operational.
The final stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg inaugurated on 5 June 2025 lies between which two places?
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Correct answer: B — Igatpuri and Amane
The final 76 km stretch lies between Igatpuri and Amane, in Nashik and Thane districts respectively.
What is the official name of the Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, which became fully operational on 5 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Hindu Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg
The Samruddhi Expressway is officially called the Hindu Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg.
Who was named to head the one-man judicial commission ordered by Karnataka on 5 June 2025 into the Bengaluru stampede?
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Correct answer: C — Justice Michael D'Cunha
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a one-man judicial commission headed by retired Karnataka High Court judge Justice Michael D'Cunha.
Consider the following statements about the Karnataka Government's response on 5 June 2025 to the Bengaluru stampede: 1. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda was suspended. 2. The FIR registered by police named RCB, DNA Entertainment and the Karnataka State Cricket Association. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Police Commissioner B. Dayananda was suspended along with other officers, and the FIR named the RCB franchise, DNA Entertainment and the Karnataka State Cricket Association.
What will be the reference date for Population Census-2027 for most of India, as announced on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1 March 2027
The reference date for Population Census-2027 will be 00:00 hours of 1 March 2027 for most of the country.
For Ladakh and the snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, what is the reference date for Census-2027?
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Correct answer: C — 1 October 2026
For Ladakh and the non-synchronous snow-bound areas of J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the reference date will be 00:00 hours of 1 October 2026.
Under which law is the Census of India conducted?
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Correct answer: B — Census Act, 1948
The Census of India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948 and the Census Rules, 1990; the Census-2027 notification was to be issued under section 3 of the Act.
Consider the following statements about Population Census-2027: 1. It will be conducted in a single phase. 2. The last Census of India before it was conducted in 2001. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither statement is correct. Census-2027 will be conducted in two phases along with enumeration of castes, and the last Census was conducted in 2011.
How many years did the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership complete on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5 years
The India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership completed 5 years on 4 June 2025, the day Richard Marles called on the Prime Minister.
Which Australian leader, who is Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, called on PM Modi on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Richard Marles
Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Which two wetlands of Rajasthan were added to the list of Ramsar Sites on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Khichan and Menar
The two new Ramsar Sites are Khichan and Menar, in Phalodi and Udaipur respectively.
With the addition of two Rajasthan wetlands on 4 June 2025, how many Ramsar Sites does India have?
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Correct answer: D — 91
With the addition of Khichan and Menar, India now has a total of 91 Ramsar Sites.
Menar, declared a Ramsar Site on 4 June 2025, is located in which district of Rajasthan?
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Correct answer: C — Udaipur
Menar, one of the two new Ramsar Sites, is in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
From which date did CAQM bar the induction of new petrol or diesel 2-wheelers and light commercial vehicles into aggregator and delivery fleets in NCR?
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Correct answer: A — 1 January 2026
CAQM directed that no conventional petrol or diesel vehicles be inducted into fleets of 4-wheeler LCVs, LGVs and 2-wheelers with effect from 1 January 2026.
Under CAQM's directions of 4 June 2025, which 3-wheeler autorickshaws alone may be added to existing aggregator fleets in NCR?
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Correct answer: D — CNG / Electric
CAQM directed that henceforth only CNG / Electric 3-wheeler autorickshaws shall be additionally inducted into existing fleets.
Aboard which vessel did the Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition sail to Seychelles and back in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — IASV Triveni
The 11 women officers sailed aboard IASV Triveni (Indian Armed Services Vessel), an indigenously built 56-foot sailing yacht.
To which country did the Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition, which returned on 4 June 2025, make its 1,800-nautical-mile voyage?
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Correct answer: B — Seychelles
The team completed a 1,800-nautical-mile international voyage to Seychelles, where it held defence and diplomatic engagements.
Outside which stadium did a stampede occur on 4 June 2025 during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations?
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Correct answer: C — M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
The stampede occurred outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the celebrations organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association.
What did Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah order on the evening of 4 June 2025 after the Bengaluru stampede?
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Correct answer: A — A magisterial inquiry with a 15-day deadline
The order announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah: A magisterial inquiry with a 15-day deadline, along with ₹10 lakh ex gratia for each bereaved family.
Which edition of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction was held in Geneva in June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
P K Mishra attended the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, which opened on 3 June 2025.
According to P K Mishra at Geneva in June 2025, the cumulative disaster risk reduction outlay under the 15th Finance Commission exceeds
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Correct answer: B — INR 2.32 trillion
Mishra said the cumulative outlay under the 15th Finance Commission exceeds INR 2.32 trillion (about USD 28 billion), against early Finance Commission allocations of INR 60 million.
How many Param Vishisht Seva Medals did the President confer at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II) on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 30
President Droupadi Murmu conferred 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals at the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Consider the following statements about the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II): 1. Decorations were conferred on personnel of the Armed Forces, the Indian Coast Guard and the Border Roads Organisation. 2. A total of 92 Distinguished Service Decorations were conferred. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The President conferred 92 Distinguished Service Decorations on personnel of the Armed Forces, the Indian Coast Guard and the Border Roads Organisation.
Which body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences launched a research cruise from Kochi on 3 June 2025 to study a hazardous cargo spill?
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Correct answer: A — Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, launched the oceanographic research cruise operating out of Kochi.
How many of the 643 containers on the cargo vessel that sank off Kochi were known to contain hazardous materials?
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Correct answer: D — 13
The sunken cargo vessel was carrying 643 containers, of which 13 were known to contain hazardous materials.
Which country did India defeat in the election for the 2025-2028 Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences?
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Correct answer: A — Austria
India polled 87 votes against 54 for Austria in the IIAS election held on 3 June 2025.
Where was the IIAS Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting that elected India to the Presidency held on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Brussels
The IIAS elections were held during the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting on 3 June 2025 in Brussels.
How many votes did India poll in the IIAS Presidency election held on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 87
India registered 87 votes in the IIAS Presidency election held in Brussels on 3 June 2025.
Consider the following statements about the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS): 1. India's Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has represented India as a member state since 1998. 2. India's Presidency of the IIAS is for the period 2025-2028. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. DARPG has represented India as a member state of the IIAS since 1998, and India will hold the Presidency for 2025-2028.
By how many cadets did Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth announce the planned expansion of the NCC on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Three lakh
Sanjay Seth announced the planned expansion of the NCC by three lakh cadets across the country.
In which city was the NCC conference held on 3 June 2025 where the expansion of the NCC was announced?
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Correct answer: A — Bhopal
Sanjay Seth inaugurated the special NCC conference of State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General in Bhopal.
Which Indian shipyard signed an MoU on 3 June 2025 to build India's first Polar Research Vessel?
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Correct answer: D — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) signed the MoU and will build the Polar Research Vessel in its Kolkata yard.
GRSE's partner for design expertise on India's first Polar Research Vessel, Kongsberg, is from which country?
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Correct answer: B — Norway
Kongsberg is from Norway; the MoU was signed in Oslo in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The Polar Research Vessel to be built by GRSE will take into account the requirements of which institution?
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Correct answer: C — National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
The vessel will take into account the requirements of the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, which will use it for research in the polar and southern ocean realms.