Asia Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Where did PM Narendra Modi meet members of the delegations that had represented India in various countries on 10 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — His official residence in New Delhi
PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister met the delegation members at his official residence in New Delhi.
The container ship MV Wan Hai 503, which caught fire off the Kerala coast on 9 June 2025, was registered under the flag of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore
DG Shipping SITREP-1 and the Indian Navy (Akashvani): MV Wan Hai 503 is a Singapore-flagged container vessel.
Which Indian Navy ship rescued 18 of the 22 crew members of MV Wan Hai 503 on 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Surat
Indian Navy (Akashvani): INS Surat and a Dornier aircraft were deployed, and 18 of the 22 crew were rescued and taken towards New Mangalore.
Consider the following statements about the MV Wan Hai 503 incident of 9 June 2025, as reported by the Directorate General of Shipping: 1. The incident position was about 44 nautical miles from Azhikkal, Kerala. 2. The vessel was en route to Kochi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
DG Shipping SITREP-1: the vessel was about 44 nm from Azhikkal, Kerala, and was en route to Nhava Sheva, not Kochi. 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.
What was the theme of World Accreditation Day 2025, commemorated by the Quality Council of India on 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
PIB (Commerce): this year's theme was 'Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)'.
Which revamped portal was launched at QCI's World Accreditation Day 2025 event on 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — NABL Portal
PIB (Commerce): a key highlight of the event was the launch of the revamped NABL Portal.
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.
The keel of Yard 1283, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel laid on 9 June 2025, was laid at which shipyard?
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Correct answer: B — Goa Shipyard Ltd
PIB (Defence): Yard 1283, the fourth NGOPV, is being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL).
Consider the following statements about the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) programme, as stated on 9 June 2025: 1. GRSE, Kolkata is building seven of the eleven NGOPVs. 2. The NGOPVs have an approximate tonnage of 5,000 tonnes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
PIB (Defence): seven NGOPVs are being built by GSL and four by GRSE, and their approximate tonnage is 3,000 tonnes. So neither statement is correct.
Who was the Chief Guest at the keel-laying of the fourth NGOPV (Yard 1283) at Goa Shipyard on 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Krishna Swaminathan
PIB (Defence): Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, was the Chief Guest.
With the launch of NeVA on 9 June 2025, Puducherry became which legislature in the country to adopt the platform?
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Correct answer: C — 19th
PIB (I&B): with this launch, Puducherry becomes the 19th legislature in the country to adopt the NeVA platform.
Who inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — L. Murugan
PIB (I&B): Union MoS for I&B and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan inaugurated NeVA for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly.
Consider the following statements about the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA): 1. It is funded through 100% Central Assistance by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. 2. It is funded on a 60:40 Centre–State sharing basis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (I&B) (static): NeVA, which enables paperless legislative functioning, is funded through 100% Central Assistance by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, so a 60:40 sharing is wrong. So 1 only.
Under the special additional compensation for houses damaged by Pakistani shelling in J&K border districts (MHA, 9 June 2025), how much is given for each fully damaged house?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2 lakh
PIB (MHA): as a special case, additional compensation of ₹2 lakh for each fully damaged house and ₹1 lakh for each partially damaged house was announced.
Consider the following statements about the MHA announcement of 9 June 2025: 1. An additional provision of ₹25 crore was made for 2,060 houses. 2. Similar compensation will also be provided in the border areas of Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA): ₹25 crore was provided for 2,060 houses, and similar compensation will be given in the border areas of Punjab, not Rajasthan. So 1 only.
At the 6th NIIF Governing Council meeting on 9 June 2025, NIIF's Assets Under Management were noted to have increased to more than what amount?
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Correct answer: C — ₹30,000 crore
PIB (Finance): the GC took note of the expansion in NIIF's Assets Under Management, which has increased to more than ₹30,000 crore.
What is the target corpus of NIIF's upcoming Private Markets Fund II, as noted at the Governing Council meeting of 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — $1 billion
PIB (Finance): NIIF's upcoming Private Markets Fund II has a target corpus of $1 billion.
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.
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 is the total amount of the loan waiver for SC and Divyangjan borrowers whose certificates Punjab handed over on 8 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹67.84 crore
The waiver totals ₹67.84 crore and benefits 4,727 loanees, with the full amount reimbursed by the state government.
Loans given by which institution are covered by the Punjab loan waiver whose certificates were handed over in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation
The waiver covers all loans disbursed up to 31 March 2020 by the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation to SC and Divyangjan borrowers.
Punjab's ₹67.84 crore PSCFC loan waiver covers loans disbursed up to which date?
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Correct answer: D — 31 March 2020
The waiver covers all loans disbursed by the PSCFC to Scheduled Caste and Divyangjan borrowers up to 31 March 2020.
Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), invoked across NCR on 7 June 2025, corresponds to which air quality category?
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Correct answer: A — 'Poor' (AQI 201–300)
Stage I of GRAP covers 'Poor' (AQI 201–300) air quality; Delhi's daily average AQI was 209 on 7 June 2025.
How many points does the action plan under Stage I of GRAP, invoked across NCR on 7 June 2025, contain?
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Correct answer: D — 27
A 27-point action plan under Stage I of GRAP became applicable across the entire NCR with immediate effect.
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.
Which CPI (Maoist) General Secretary was killed in the 21 May 2025 encounter in Abujhmad, whose officers Amit Shah met on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Basavaraju
The encounter in the forests of Boter village in Abujhmad killed 27 Naxals, including CPI (Maoist) General Secretary Basavaraju alias Gaganna.
Odisha's new Government Medical College and Hospital in Kandhamal district, inaugurated on 7 June 2025, is located at
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Correct answer: D — Phulbani
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 100-seat medical college and 650-bed hospital at Phulbani in Kandhamal district.
Which UK Foreign Secretary called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — David Lammy
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called on the Prime Minister, who welcomed the conclusion of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement and Double Contribution Convention.
At which harbour did the Indian Coast Guard inaugurate a dedicated 76.7-metre jetty on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vizhinjam
ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala.
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.