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Monthly Current Affairs

(1 to 30 June 2025)
Contents
InternatIonal ............................................................................................................ 6
SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet 2025: India Opposes Joint Declaration Over
Terror Concerns........................................................................................ 6
NATO Summit 2025 in The Hague: Members Agree to Spend 5% of GDP on
Defence and Security ............................................................................... 6
Israel and Iran Agree to Ceasefire: Claims US President Donald Trump ..... 7
PM Modi’s Bilateral Engagements at G7 Summit 2025 ............................. 7
Israel Launches “Rising Lion” Strikes on Iran: Middle East on Edge ........... 8
G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, from June 15 to 17, 2025 ................... 8
Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korea’s Snap Presidential Election ................. 9
Karol Nawrocki Wins Poland’s Presidential Runoff Election ...................... 9
art and Culture ........................................................................................................ 9
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025: Pratham Puja Performed, Yatra Begins 3rd
July .......................................................................................................... 9
Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha Arrive in Sarnath Amid Grand Ceremonial
Welcome................................................................................................ 10
eConomy ..................................................................................................................... 10
RBI reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5% ............................. 10
awards and Honors ............................................................................................... 11
QS World University Rankings 2026: IIT Delhi Tops Among Indian
Institutes................................................................................................ 11
Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri Crowned Miss World 2025 in
Hyderabad ............................................................................................. 11
envIronment ............................................................................................................. 12
Monsoon Covers Entire India: Early Arrival Brings Relief and Risks ......... 12
World Environment Day 2025: Focus on Ending Plastic Pollution ............ 12
Delhi-NCR to Shift to CNG and Electric Autos from Jan 2026 – CAQM New
Rules ...................................................................................................... 12
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natIonal.................................................................................................................... 13
India Rejects Court of Arbitration’s Supplemental Award on Indus Waters
Treaty .................................................................................................... 13
CBSE Introduces Two-Term Class 10 Board Exams .................................. 13
Defence Minister Authorises CDS to Issue Joint Orders for Army, Navy &
Air Force ................................................................................................ 14
INS Nilgiri Joins Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam .................. 14
Panel Recommends Impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma Over
Misconduct ............................................................................................ 14
India Launches Operation Sindhu to Evacuate Citizens from Conflict-Hit
Iran ........................................................................................................ 15
Government sCHemes ............................................................................................. 15
India Marks 10 Years of AMRUT Mission: Transforming Urban
Infrastructure Since 2015 ....................................................................... 15
India Post Launches ‘Gyan Post’ for Affordable Book Delivery ................ 15
NDA Government Completed 11 years ................................................... 16
FASTag-Based Annual Pass for Private Vehicles Announced .................... 16
Indo-French Joint Military Exercise Shakti-VIII Begins in France .............. 16
INS Arnala Commissioned as India’s First ASW Shallow Water Craft ....... 17
Government Notifies Census Schedule – Reference Date Set for 2026–
2027 ....................................................................................................... 17
17th India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT
Concludes in Ulaanbaatar ...................................................................... 18
Air India London Flight Crash: 241 Dead, Former Gujarat CM Among
Victims ................................................................................................... 18
India Achieves 64.3% Social Security Coverage in 2025: Ranks 2nd Globally
.............................................................................................................. 19
Chenab Bridge, World’s Highest Railway Arch, Inaugurated by PM Modi in
J&K ........................................................................................................ 19
Important days ....................................................................................................... 20
Statistics Day 2025 (June 29): Celebrating 75 Years of NSS and
Mahalanobis’ Legacy .............................................................................. 20

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking .................... 20

Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: Remembering the Emergency of 1975........... 20
World Refugee Day 2025 – “Solidarity with Refugees” ........................... 21
India to Celebrate 11th International Day of Yoga .................................. 21
World Blood Donor Day -14 June : “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We
Save Lives” ............................................................................................. 21
International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations – June, 10 ................ 21
World Bicycle Day 2025: Pedaling Towards a Healthier, Greener Future . 22
sports ........................................................................................................................ 22
Ayush Shetty Wins US Open 2025 in Badminton, Becomes First Indian
BWF World Tour Title in 2025 ................................................................. 22
Khelo India University Games 2025 to Be Held in Jaipur in November .... 23
Neeraj Chopra Wins Javelin Gold at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 with
85.29m Throw ........................................................................................ 23
Neeraj Chopra Wins Paris Diamond League 2025 Men’s Javelin Throw ... 23
ICC Announces Schedule for 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup ................... 24
South Africa Wins First ICC World Test Championship Title..................... 24
MS Dhoni Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame ............................................... 24
French Open 2025 : Carlos Alcaraz Defends Crown, Coco Gauff Clinches
First Title ................................................................................................ 25
sCIenCe and teCHnoloGy ....................................................................................... 26
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Visit ISS on
Axiom-4 Mission .................................................................................... 26
polIty ......................................................................................................................... 26
Monsoon Session 2025 Announced: Key Bills, Opposition Demands, and
Operation Sindoor on Agenda ................................................................ 26
Current affaIrs QuestIon answer – June 2025 .............................................. 27
montHly Current affaIrs mCQs (1 to 30 June 2025)..................................... 31
wHo Is wHo GK : lIst wItH pdf (updated In June 2025) .................................... 39
Constitutional Head ............................................................................... 39
Judicial Head .......................................................................................... 39

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Parliamentary Head ............................................................................... 39

Election Commission .............................................................................. 40
Comptroller and Auditor General ........................................................... 40
Armed Forces Head ................................................................................ 40
Secretaries and Advisors ........................................................................ 40
Intelligence and Investigation Organizations Head ................................. 41
Paramilitary Forces Head ....................................................................... 41
Chairman and Secretary of Commissions ............................................... 42
Indian Boards/ Committees/Authorities and Chairman .......................... 43
Head of Educational and Academic Institutions...................................... 44
Head of Scientific Research Organizations .............................................. 44
Head of the Sports Organizations ........................................................... 45
Officials of Banks.................................................................................... 46
Head of International Organizations....................................................... 46
World’s leading companies (CEOs) ......................................................... 46

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Monthly Current Affairs

(1 to 30 June 2025)
International

SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet 2025: NATO Summit 2025 in The Hague:
India Opposes Joint Declaration Members Agree to Spend 5% of
Over Terror Concerns GDP on Defence and Security
27/06/2025
28/06/2025
2025 NATO Summit – The Hague
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting held Dates: June 24–25, 2025
on June 26, 2025, in Qingdao, China: Host: The Netherlands (first time ever)
Venue: World Forum, The Hague
Participants: Defence ministers from all
Theme: Strengthening deterrence,
ten full SCO member states attended,
unity, and industrial resilience
including India, China, Russia, Pakistan,
Iran, Belarus, and Central Asian
nations.
Key Highlights
Agenda: Discussions focused
on regional security, counter-terrorism Historic 5% Pledge: All 32 NATO
cooperation, joint military members committed to spending 5%
preparedness, and strategic of their GDP on defense by 2035—
communication. marking a significant leap in collective
security investment.
India’s Position
New Secretary-General: Mark Rutte,
Due to lack of consensus—particularly former Dutch Prime Minister, chaired
opposition from Pakistan and China— his first summit as NATO Secretary-
India refused to sign the joint General.
declaration, a rare move in SCO
history.

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importance of strengthening India-

Canada relations during a bilateral
meeting with Canadian PM Mark
Carney on the sidelines of the G7
Summit in Kananaskis. He highlighted
the shared commitment
to democracy, freedom, and rule of
law, and the potential for cooperation
in sectors like trade, clean energy,
critical minerals, and fertilizers.
Israel and Iran Agree to Ceasefire: Key Bilateral Meetings:
Claims US President Donald Trump
24/06/2025 Germany: Discussed strengthening
cooperation in trade, defence, green
United States President Donald energy, innovation, and counter-
Trump announced on 23 June terrorism with Chancellor Friedrich
2025 that Iran and Israel have agreed Merz.
to a complete and total ceasefire, set
to begin within hours. This came shortly Mexico: Met President Claudia
after an Iranian missile strike on a US Sheinbaum Pardo; focused on start-
airbase in Qatar. ups, AI, semiconductors, critical
minerals, and global South issues.
According to Trump’s statement
on Truth Social: South Korea: With President Lee Jae-
Myung, discussed boosting the Special
The ceasefire will be implemented in Strategic Partnership, especially
stages. in green hydrogen, shipbuilding,
and emerging technologies.
Iran will initiate the ceasefire.
France: Brief meeting with President
Israel will follow 12 hours later.
Emmanuel Macron; committed to
A formal end to the 12-day war will be global collaboration.
marked after 24 hours.
UK: With PM Keir Starmer, focused on
strengthening trade and commerce
ties.

Japan: PM Shigeru Ishiba and Mr.

Modi agreed to further
deepen bilateral cooperation.

PM Modi’s Bilateral Engagements

at G7 Summit 2025
18/06/2025

On June 17, 2025, Prime Minister

Narendra Modi emphasized the

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Israel Launches “Rising Lion” Strikes G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada,

on Iran: Middle East on Edge from June 15 to 17, 2025
13/06/2025 07/06/2025

In a major escalation, Israel has The 51st G7 Summit took place

launched a military operation in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada,
codenamed “Rising from June 15 to 17, 2025. This marks the
Lion” targeting Iran’s nuclear and second time Kananaskis has hosted
military sites. Israeli Prime the prestigious gathering, the first
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared being in 2002. The summit is particularly
the strikes were meant to prevent Iran significant as it coincides with the 50th
from acquiring nuclear weapons, anniversary of the G7.
calling it a preemptive measure to Key Participants
secure Israel’s survival.
The G7 consists of seven of the world’s
Key Details: most advanced economies:
Targets: Iran’s nuclear enrichment Canada (Host) – Prime Minister Mark
facilities, missile factories, and top Carney
military commanders
France – President Emmanuel Macron
Impact: Major explosions reported
in Tehran, including at Natanz, a key Germany – Chancellor Friedrich Merz
nuclear site
Italy – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Casualties: Confirmed by Iranian state
Japan – Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
media, including senior military
officials United Kingdom – Prime Minister Keir
Starmer
Force Used: Dozens of Israeli
aircraft involved United States – President Donald Trump

International Reaction: European Union – Represented

by António Costa (Council President)
The U.S. denied involvement, focusing
and Ursula von der Leyen (Commission
on protecting its personnel
President).
Donald Trump reportedly warned
Additionally, several guest nations
Israel against the strikes, citing risk of
have been invited, including India,
mass casualties and disruption to
Australia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa,
diplomacy
South Korea, and Ukraine. Indian Prime
Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed

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Art and Culture

Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korea’s

Snap Presidential Election
04/06/2025
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025:
South Korea’s opposition leader Lee
Jae-myung is set to become the Pratham Puja Performed, Yatra
country’s next president following Begins 3rd July
a snap election in June 2025. He 12/06/2025
defeated incumbent President Kim On 11 June 2025, Jammu and Kashmir
Moon-soo, leader of the ruling People Lieutenant Governor Manoj
Power Party, who conceded defeat Sinha performed the Pratham Puja at
and accepted the public’s decision. the Holy Cave, marking
Lee won by over 2 million votes, with the ceremonial start of the Shri
more than 99% of ballots counted. Amarnath Ji Yatra. He encouraged
His victory comes six months after devotees to visit in large numbers and
martial law was declared, which had prayed for the progress of J&K and the
caused national turmoil. nation. He highlighted improved
pilgrim facilities and foolproof security
by Police, Army, CRPF, and CAPFs.

The Yatra will begin on 3rd July

2025 via both Pahalgam
(Anantnag) and Baltal
(Ganderbal) routes and will conclude
on 9th August (Raksha Bandhan).

The LG also inspected the Baltal Base

Camp Hospital and instructed for 24/7
medical readiness, availability of staff,
Karol Nawrocki Wins Poland’s equipment, oxygen, and medicines for
Presidential Runoff Election the safety of pilgrims.
03/06/2025

In Poland, Karol Nawrocki, an

independent candidate supported by
the opposition Law and Justice party,
won the presidential runoff election,
securing around 51% of the vote,

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Economy

Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha Arrive RBI reduced the repo rate by 50
in Sarnath Amid Grand Ceremonial basis points to 5.5%
Welcome 07/06/2025
06/06/2025 The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee
On June 5, 2025, the sacred relics of (MPC) on June 6, 2025 has reduced
Lord Buddha arrived in Sarnath, the repo rate by 50 basis points to
welcomed with traditional chants, 5.5%.
official honours, and the presence Consequently:
of hundreds of monks and devotees at
the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar. Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)
rate adjusted to 5.25%
The relics began their journey from
the National Museum in New Delhi, Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)
were flown to Varanasi, and rate and Bank Rate revised to 5.75%
then transported to Sarnath in a The rate cut is expected to lower
ceremonial procession. external benchmark lending rates
District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar, (EBLR), possibly leading banks
the Senior Superintendent of Police, to reduce lending rates.
and other dignitaries received the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated
relics at Varanasi airport. that the move aligns with the CPI
The Uttar Pradesh Police presented a inflation target of 4% ±2%, while also
guard of honour, while NCC cadets promoting economic growth.
and a ceremonial band also Inflation forecast for FY26 revised to
participated. 3.7% (earlier: 4%)

GDP growth forecast for 2025–26

is retained at 6.5%, despite concerns
over geopolitical tensions and weather
uncertainties.

The next MPC meeting is scheduled

from August 4 to 6, 2025.

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Awards and Honors

QS World University Rankings 2026:
IIT Delhi Tops Among Indian
Institutes
21/06/2025

The QS World University Rankings

2026 have been released,
evaluating over 1,500 institutions from
106 countries, highlighting a dynamic
shift in global academic leadership. Miss Thailand Opal Suchata
Chuangsri Crowned Miss World
2025 in Hyderabad
Top 3 Global Universities: 02/06/2025

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Opal Suchata Chuangsri,

(MIT) – Retains #1 for the 14th representing Thailand, was
consecutive year. crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd
Miss World Pageant held on 31 May
Imperial College London – Maintains 2025 in Hyderabad, India. She was
the 2nd position. crowned by the outgoing Miss
Stanford University – Jumps from 6th to World Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech
3rd, with notable gains Republic, marking Thailand’s first-ever
in sustainability and international win in Miss World history.
faculty. The event featured 108
contestants from across the globe,
who competed through fast-track
India’s Top Performers: challenges.
IIT Delhi – Now ranked 123, improved The competition advanced from 40
from 150. quarterfinalists to a continental Top 10,
IIT Madras – Climbs to 180 from 227. a Top 5, and finally to the winner.
The runner-up title went to Miss
IIT Kanpur – Rises to 222 from 263. Ethiopia, Hasset.
University of Delhi – Holds steady India’s representative, Nandini Gupta,
at 328. exited early, failing to reach the Top 8.
India has previously won the crown six
41% of Indian institutions
times, last in 2017 with Manushi
improved their global rankings.
Chhillar.

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Environment

World Environment Day 2025: Focus

on Ending Plastic Pollution
05/06/2025
Monsoon Covers Entire India: Early
World Environment Day is observed on
Arrival Brings Relief and Risks 5th June every year, led by the United
30/06/2025 Nations Environment Programme
On June 29, 2025, the southwest (UNEP), is the largest global platform
monsoon officially covered the entire for environmental awareness,
country—nine days ahead of celebrated annually since 1973 by
schedule, marking one of the fastest millions worldwide.
advances since 1960. The India In 2025, the event will be hosted by the
Meteorological Department (IMD) Republic of Korea with the theme
confirmed its progression into the focused on ending plastic pollution.
remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana,
West Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.

Agricultural Boost and Economic

Implications

This early onset is expected to benefit

kharif crop sowing, especially in
central and northwest India, which
have already received 24% to 37%
excess rainfall compared to normal
levels. With over 138 lakh hectares
already under cultivation, farmers are Delhi-NCR to Shift to CNG and
optimistic about a strong start to the
Electric Autos from Jan 2026 –
season.
CAQM New Rules
05/06/2025

The Commission for Air Quality

Management (CAQM) has issued new
guidelines to accelerate the adoption
of clean mobility in Delhi-NCR. The
directions mandate that motor vehicle
aggregators, delivery service
providers, and e-commerce

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platforms must transition their fleets The MEA reiterated that any decisions
to CNG and Electric 3-Wheeler Auto or awards by this body are “illegal and
Rickshaws. per se void”.

From January 1 of next year, these Treaty in Abeyance

entities will no longer be allowed to
Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror
induct 2-Wheelers and 4-Wheeler Light
attack, India placed the Indus Waters
Commercial Vehicles that
Treaty in abeyance, citing Pakistan’s
use conventional Internal Combustion
continued support for cross-border
Engines (ICEs).
terrorism.

National India asserted that until

Pakistan credibly and irrevocably
abjures terrorism, it is no longer
bound by the treaty’s obligations.

Background

dispute stems from Pakistan’s

objections to the design of
the Kishenganga (on Jhelum
tributary) and Ratle (on
Chenab) projects.
India Rejects Court of Arbitration’s
In 2016, Pakistan moved the World
Supplemental Award on Indus
Bank to establish a Court of
Waters Treaty
Arbitration, while India preferred
28/06/2025
resolution through a neutral expert, as
On June 27, 2025, India categorically per treaty provisions.
rejected a “supplemental award”
Despite India’s objections, the World
issued by a Court of
Bank appointed both a neutral expert
Arbitration constituted under the Indus
and a Court of Arbitration in October
Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960. The award
2022, leading to parallel proceedings.
pertained to the Kishenganga and
Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu
& Kashmir.

India’s Position

The Ministry of External Affairs

(MEA) declared the Court of
Arbitration as illegally constituted,
stating it was a serious breach of the
IWT. CBSE Introduces Two-Term Class 10
Board Exams
India emphasized it has never 26/06/2025
recognized the legal validity of this
court, calling the proceedings The Central Board of Secondary
a “charade at Pakistan’s behest”. Education (CBSE) has announced
a new exam pattern for Class 10 board

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exams, starting from the next arrived at Visakhapatnam on 22 June

academic year (2026). The exams will 2025.
now be conducted in two terms:
Built in Mumbai, it will now serve as
The first exam in February will part of the Eastern Naval Command’s
be compulsory for all students. Sunrise Fleet.

The second exam in May will

be optional, meant for students who
wish to improve their scores.

Panel Recommends Impeachment

of Justice Yashwant Varma Over
Defence Minister Authorises CDS to Misconduct
Issue Joint Orders for Army, Navy & 20/06/2025
Air Force A Supreme Court-appointed inquiry
25/06/2025 panel has recommended removal
proceedings against Justice Yashwant
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 24
Varma, a sitting judge of
June 2025 authorised the Chief of
the Allahabad High Court and former
Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary of
judge of the Delhi High Court,
the Department of Military Affairs to
over serious misconduct allegations.
issue joint instructions and
orders applicable to all three armed Key Allegations & Findings:
services — Army, Navy, and Air Force.
A large amount of half-burnt cash was
This move represents a major step discovered after a fire
toward the modernisation and incident on March 14, 2025, at his
transformation of India’s Armed Forces. official residence in New Delhi.

The cash was located in a storeroom

at 30 Tughlak Crescent, under
the active or covert control of Justice
Varma and his family, according to
the panel.

The panel cited deliberate removal of

evidence on March 15, based
INS Nilgiri Joins Eastern Naval on witness testimony and electronic
evidence.
Command at Visakhapatnam
23/06/2025 If accepted, it may lead to a rare
impeachment of a sitting High Court
INS Nilgiri, the first indigenously built
judge in India.
stealth frigate under Project 17A,
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India celebrates a major milestone as

the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and
Urban Transformation
(AMRUT) completes 10 years on 25
June 2025. Launched in 2015, AMRUT
aimed to improve urban infrastructure
and quality of life across 500 cities and
towns, focusing on water supply,
sewerage, urban mobility, and green
India Launches Operation Sindhu spaces.
to Evacuate Citizens from Conflict-
Hit Iran
19/06/2025

Amid the escalating conflict between

Iran and Israel, the Government of
India has launched Operation
Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals
from Iran.

In the first phase, 110 Indian

students were safely evacuated
from northern Iran to Yerevan, India Post Launches ‘Gyan Post’ for
Armenia, and have now departed for Affordable Book Delivery
New Delhi on a special flight. 13/06/2025

The operation is being coordinated by The Department of Posts has

the Indian Embassies in Iran and launched ‘Gyan Post’, a dedicated
Armenia, with gratitude expressed to postal service to deliver educational,
both countries for facilitating the cultural, social, and religious
evacuation. books at affordable rates.

Government Schemes Key Features of Gyan Post:

Minimum rate: ₹20 for packets up

to 300 grams

Maximum rate: ₹100 for packets up

to 5 kilograms (taxes extra)

Available at all post offices

Tracking facility included for

transparency and reliability

India Marks 10 Years of AMRUT

Mission: Transforming Urban
Infrastructure Since 2015
25/06/2025

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The Government will launch a FASTag-

based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000,
starting 15th August 2025, to
enable seamless and cost-effective
travel across National Highways.

The pass will be valid for one

year or up to 200 trips, whichever
comes first.

It is exclusively for non-commercial

NDA Government Completed 11 private vehicles like cars, jeeps, and
years vans.
06/06/2025

On June 5, 2025, as the NDA

government completed 11 years at
the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi reaffirmed his government’s
unwavering commitment to
the welfare of the poor, describing the
past decade as a period of
transformative and inclusive
governance.

He highlighted major welfare schemes

such as: Indo-French Joint Military Exercise
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Shakti-VIII Begins in France
18/06/2025
PM Ujjwala Yojana
A 90-member Indian Army contingent,
Jan Dhan Yojana led by the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles,
Ayushman Bharat departed for Exercise Shakti-VIII, a
joint Indo-French military exercise held
from June 18 to July 1, 2025, at Camp
Larzac, La Cavalerie in southern
France. The French side is represented
by the 13th Foreign Legion Half-
Brigade.

FASTag-Based Annual Pass for

Private Vehicles Announced
19/06/2025

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INS Arnala Commissioned as India’s Government Notifies Census

First ASW Shallow Water Craft Schedule – Reference Date Set for
18/06/2025 2026–2027
The Indian Navy is commissioning INS 17/06/2025
Arnala, the country’s first Anti- The Government of India has
Submarine Warfare Shallow Water officially notified the schedule for the
Craft (ASW-SWC), on June 18, 2025, at upcoming Census, to be conducted
the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. in two phases.
The ceremony is being presided over
by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil The reference date for the Census will
Chauhan. be 1st March 2027, except for:

INS Arnala is the first of 16 ASW-SWC Ladakh,

vessels being inducted and
snow-bound non-synchronous
was delivered to the Navy on May 8,
areas of Jammu & Kashmir,
2025. It is named after the historic
Arnala Fort off the Maharashtra coast. and the States of Himachal
Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where
Designed by Garden Reach
the reference date will be 1st October
Shipbuilders & Engineers (Kolkata) in
2026.
partnership with L&T Shipbuilders, it
features over 80% indigenous content, Census Phases:
supporting the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
House Listing Operation – Information
initiative.
on housing conditions, assets, and
The vessel is 77.6 meters long, weighs amenities.
over 1,490 tonnes, and is the largest
Population Enumeration – Collection
Indian naval ship with a diesel engine-
of demographic, socio-economic,
waterjet propulsion system. This
and cultural details.
commissioning enhances India’s
coastal defence and strengthens its Caste enumeration will also be
position as a self-reliant maritime conducted in this Census.
power in the Indian Ocean Region.
Around 34 lakh enumerators and
supervisors and 1.3 lakh Census
functionaries will be deployed.

This will be the 16th national

Census and the 8th Census since
Independence.

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Air India London Flight Crash: 241

17th India-Mongolia Joint Military Dead, Former Gujarat CM Among
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT Victims
Concludes in Ulaanbaatar 13/06/2025
14/06/2025
A devastating Air India crash on 12
The 17th edition of the India-Mongolia June 2025 claimed 241 lives when
Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner headed
ELEPHANT concluded on June 13, 2025 to London crashed shortly after takeoff
at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. from Ahmedabad airport. The flight
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar had 242 people on board,
Singh praised the professionalism and including 230 passengers and 12 crew
dedication of the Indian soldiers, members. Only one survivor, Vishwash
highlighting the exercise as a symbol Kumar Ramesh, has been confirmed.
of the strong friendship and shared The victims included 169 Indian
cultural ties between India and nationals, 53 British nationals, seven
Mongolia. Portuguese nationals, and one
The Indian Army Canadian. Among the deceased
contingent included 45 personnel, was former Gujarat Chief Minister and
mainly from the ARUNACHAL BJP leader Vijay Rupani. Several
SCOUTS battalion. individuals on the ground also lost their
lives.
The two-week-long exercise focused
on enhancing The pilot issued a ‘Mayday’ distress
interoperability between the two call shortly after takeoff at 1:39 PM. The
nations’ armed forces in semi- aircraft was piloted by Capt. Sumeet
conventional operations, particularly Sabharwal (8,200 flight hours) and First
in semi-urban and mountainous Officer Clive Kundar (1,100 hours). The
terrain under a United Nations Dreamliner had been delivered to Air
mandate. India in 2014.

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Chenab Bridge, World’s Highest

India Achieves 64.3% Social Security Railway Arch, Inaugurated by PM
Coverage in 2025: Ranks 2nd Modi in J&K
Globally 06/06/2025
12/06/2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
India’s social security coverage Jammu and Kashmir on May 6, 2025,
surged from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in and laid the foundation stone,
2025, reflecting a 45 percentage point inaugurated, and dedicated
increase in a decade, as development projects worth over
per International Labour Organisation’s ₹46,000 crore at Katra.
ILOSTAT data. Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail
Over 94 crore people in India are now Link (USBRL) project was dedicated to
covered under at least one social the nation.
protection benefit, making India Cost: Around ₹44,000 crore
the second-highest in the world in
terms of social security beneficiaries. Length: 272 km

ILO Director General Gilbert F. Features: Fully electrified, 36 tunnels,

Houngbo praised India’s pro-poor and and 943 bridges
labour-friendly policies under Prime Includes:
Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Chenab Bridge – World’s highest
During the International Labour railway arch bridge
Conference in Geneva, Labour
Minister Dr. Mansukh Anji Khad Bridge – India’s first cable-
Mandaviya credited the stayed rail bridge
Government’s sustained efforts in
Association (NSA) to expand
creating an inclusive, rights-based
collaboration in green shipping, ship
social protection system, calling this
recycling, and digital maritime
the fastest global expansion in
technologies.
coverage.

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Important Days underscores the global commitment

to combat drug abuse and illicit
trafficking. It aims to raise awareness
about the devastating impact of drugs
on individuals, families, and
communities, while promoting
international cooperation for a drug-
free world.

2025 Theme: “Break the Cycle.

Statistics Day 2025 (June 29): #StopOrganizedCrime”
Celebrating 75 Years of NSS and
Mahalanobis’ Legacy
30/06/2025

Every year on June 29, India

celebrates Statistics Day to
commemorate the birth anniversary
of Professor Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis, widely regarded as
the Father of Indian Statistics. This
observance, initiated in 2007 by the
Government of India, highlights the Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas:
critical role of statistics in shaping Remembering the Emergency of
public policy, economic planning, and 1975
evidence-based governance. 25/06/2025

Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas (Constitution

Murder Day) is observed on 25th
June to commemorate one of the
most controversial and defining
moments in Indian democratic
history—the proclamation of
the Emergency in 1975.

International Day Against Drug Historical Context

Abuse and Illicit Trafficking On June 25, 1975, then-
27/06/2025 President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, on
Observed on: June 26 the advice of Prime Minister Indira
Theme for 2025: “Break the Cycle. Gandhi, declared a National
#StopOrganizedCrime” Emergency under Article 352 of the
Constitution, citing internal
disturbances. This marked the
beginning of a 21-month period.
Background

Established by the United Nations

General Assembly in 1987, this day
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World Refugee Day 2025 – World Blood Donor Day -14 June :
“Solidarity with Refugees” “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together
20/06/2025 We Save Lives”
World Refugee Day 2025 is being 14/06/2025
observed on Friday, 20 June, under the Every year on 14 June, the world
theme “Solidarity with Refugees.” The comes together to celebrate World
day honors the courage, resilience, Blood Donor Day, a day dedicated to
and rights of millions of people forced raising awareness about the
to flee their homes due to conflict, importance of voluntary blood
persecution, or violence. donation and honoring those who
Background and Significance selflessly donate blood to save lives.

First observed globally in 2001, marking

the 50th anniversary of the 1951
Refugee Convention.

Originally called Africa Refugee Day, it

became a global observance under
the United Nations in 2000.

International Day for Dialogue

among Civilizations – June, 10
10/06/2025

The International Day for Dialogue

among Civilizations is observed
annually on June 10 to promote
mutual understanding, respect, and
India to Celebrate 11th cooperation among diverse cultures
International Day of Yoga and societies. Established by
20/06/2025 the United Nations in 2024, the day
serves as a global call to action for
India will commemorate the 11th fostering peaceful coexistence and
International Day of Yoga (IDY) on eliminating discrimination.
June 21, 2025, with ten Signature
Events under the theme “Yoga for One
Earth, One Health.”

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Sports

World Bicycle Day 2025: Pedaling

Towards a Healthier, Greener
Future
Ayush Shetty Wins US Open 2025 in
02/06/2025
Badminton, Becomes First Indian
Every year on June 3rd, the world BWF World Tour Title in 2025
comes together to celebrate World 30/06/2025
Bicycle Day, recognizing the power of
the humble bicycle in transforming In Badminton, 20-year-old Ayush
lives, promoting health, and fostering Shetty made history by becoming
sustainable transport. the first Indian to win a BWF World Tour
title in 2025, clinching the US Open
History of World Bicycle Day 2025 on 29 June 2025.
World Bicycle Day was officially He defeated Canada’s Brian Yang in
declared by the United Nations in the final with a straight-game
2018, thanks to the efforts of Professor victory: 21-18, 21-13.
Leszek Sibilski and his advocacy for the
recognition of bicycles as a simple, In the semifinal, Ayush pulled off a
affordable, and environmentally major upset by beating World No. 6
friendly means of transport. The UN Chou Tien Chen.
acknowledges cycling as a mode of This win marks India’s first men’s singles
transportation that contributes to title on the BWF Tour abroad since
cleaner air, reduced traffic the Canada Open 2023.
congestion, and improved public
health. In women’s singles, 16-year-old Tanvi
Sharma finished as runner-up after
losing to top seed Beiwen Zhang in a
close three-game match: 11-21, 21-16,
10-21. It was Tanvi’s first BWF World Tour
final

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Golden Spike 2025 meet in the Czech

Republic on 25 June 2025. The 27-
year-old Indian athlete secured
the gold medal with a best throw of
85.29 metres.

Douw Smit (South Africa) came

second with 84.12 metres
Khelo India University Games 2025
Anderson Peters (Grenada) finished
to Be Held in Jaipur in November
third with 83.63 metres
27/06/2025

The Khelo India University Games

2025 will be held in November
2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, as
announced by Youth Affairs and Sports
Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.

The event is expected to see

participation from over 4,000
athletes representing more than 200
universities.
Neeraj Chopra Wins Paris Diamond
Competitions will be held across 20
sports disciplines. League 2025 Men’s Javelin Throw
21/06/2025
These Games serve as a national
platform for under-25 athletes, helping India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj
them to showcase their talent and get Chopra claimed victory at the Paris
noticed by scouts and national Diamond League 2025 held on 20
selectors. June at Stade Sébastien Charléty with
a best throw of 88.16 meters on his first
attempt.

Top 3 Results:

Neeraj Chopra (India) – 88.16 m (Gold)

Julian Weber (Germany) – 87.88 m

(Silver)

Luiz Maurício da Silva (Brazil) – 86.62 m

Neeraj Chopra Wins Javelin Gold at (Bronze, South American Record)
Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 with
85.29m Throw
26/06/2025

In Athletics, two-time Olympic

medallist Neeraj Chopra clinched
the Javelin Throw title at the Ostrava

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Test Championship title,

defeating Australia by five
wickets at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
This ended a 27-year wait for a senior
men’s ICC trophy.

ICC Announces Schedule for 2025

Women’s ODI World Cup
17/06/2025

The International Cricket Council

(ICC) has released the schedule for
the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, MS Dhoni Inducted into ICC Hall of
which will be held from 30th Fame
September to 2nd November in India 11/06/2025
and Sri Lanka.
MS Dhoni, legendary Indian
Although India is the official host, Sri wicketkeeper-batter and former
Lanka will host all of Pakistan’s captain, has been inducted into the
matches due to political ICC Hall of Fame, announced by
tensions between the two countries. the International Cricket Council on 10
This marks the fourth time India June 2025. He is among seven
hosts the Women’s ODI World Cup cricketers honoured this year,
and the first since 2013. including Matthew Hayden
(Australia) and Hashim Amla (South
The eight participating teams are:
Africa).
India, Australia, England, South Africa,
New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Dhoni is celebrated as one of the
and Pakistan. game’s greatest finishers, leaders, and
wicketkeepers. His international career
boasts 17,266 runs, 829 dismissals,
and 538 matches for India.

Dhoni led India to three ICC titles:

2007 T20 World Cup

2011 ODI World Cup

2013 Champions Trophy

South Africa Wins First ICC World
His ODI achievements include:
Test Championship Title
16/06/2025 Most stumpings in ODIs (123)
On June 14, 2025, South Africa made Highest score by a wicketkeeper (183)*
history by winning their first ICC World
Most matches as India’s captain (200)
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defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6

runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium,
Ahmedabad.

RCB’s Batting: Scored 190/9 in 20

overs;

Virat Kohli top-scored with 43 runs

PBKS’ Bowling:

Arshdeep Singh and Kyle

French Open 2025 : Carlos Alcaraz
Jamieson took 3 wickets each
Defends Crown, Coco Gauff
Clinches First Title PBKS’ Chase: Ended at 184/8;
09/06/2025
Shashank Singh scored an
Men’s Singles Final – June 8, 2025 unbeaten 61 runs

Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) pulled off RCB’s Bowling:

a remarkable comeback to defend his
Krunal Pandya gave away just 17
French Open title, defeating World No.
runs in 4 overs and took 2 crucial
1 Jannik Sinner (Italy) in a five-set
wickets, earning Player of the Match
thriller:
4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6. Post-Match Awards:

Orange Cap: Sai Sudarshan (Gujarat

Titans) – Highest run-scorer
Women’s Singles Final – June 7, 2025
Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat
Coco Gauff (USA) defeated World No.
Titans) – Most wickets
1 Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus):
6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 to win her first French Most Valuable Player
Open and second Grand Slam title. (MVP): Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai
Indians)

RCB Wins Indian Premier League (IPL)

Trophy 2025 Final Against Punjab Kings

04/06/2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

won their first-ever Indian Premier
League (IPL) title on 3 June 2025,

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Science and Technology Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski (Poland)

Tibor Kapu (Hungary)

While on the two-week mission aboard

the ISS, the Ax-4 crew will conduct 60
scientific experiments, including seven
from India. Key experiments
by ISRO include studying the effects of
microgravity on biology and six
varieties of crop seeds.

Shukla’s flight marks India’s return to

space after 41 years, and highlights
the growing international collaboration
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
in human spaceflight.
Becomes First Indian to Visit ISS on
Axiom-4 Mission
Polity
26/06/2025

The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission,

carrying Indian astronaut Group
Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, is
scheduled to dock with the
International Space Station (ISS) today
at 4:30 PM IST, according to ISRO.

With this mission, Shukla becomes the

first Indian to visit NASA’s orbiting
laboratory ISS and the second Indian
in history to travel to space,
following Rakesh Sharma who flew Monsoon Session 2025 Announced:
in 1984 aboard a Russian Soyuz Key Bills, Opposition Demands, and
spacecraft. Operation Sindoor on Agenda
The Axiom-4 crew launched 05/06/2025
from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has
Florida at 12:01 PM IST on 25 June 2025, announced that the Monsoon Session
and includes: of Parliament will be held from July 21
Shubhanshu Shukla (India) to August 12, 2025, with both houses
convening at 11 a.m. on the first day.
Peggy Whitson (USA, former NASA
astronaut)

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Current Affairs Question Answer – June 2025

• Who has been appointed as the Secretary of RAW from July 1, 2025? – Parag
Jain

• Where was the NATO Summit 2025 held? (June 24–25, 2025) –The Hague,
Netherlands

• Who Becomes First Indian to Visit International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom-4
Mission – Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

• The book released on 25 June 2025 titled “The Emergency Diaries – Years that
Forged a Leader” explores the role of which leader during the Emergency? -
C) Narendra Modi

• Which major Government scheme for urban infrastructure

development completed 10 years on 25 June 2025? – AMRUT (Atal Mission for
Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation)

• Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas is observed annually in remembrance of

the Emergency, which was declared in India on which date? – 25 June 1975

• Who announced the ceasefire between Iran and Israel on 23 June

2025? – Donald Trump

• What is the name of the first indigenously built stealth frigate under Project
17A that was inducted into the Eastern Naval Command’s Sunrise Fleet in
June 2025? –INS Nilgiri

• Neeraj Chopra won the men’s javelin throw at which Diamond League event
in June 2025? –Paris Diamond League

• Which Institute ranked highest among Indian Universities in the QS World

University Rankings 2026? – IIT Delhi

• Which university topped the QS World University Rankings

2026? – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

• What is the theme for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025? – Yoga
for One Earth, One Health

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• Which judge is facing possible impeachment over allegations of misconduct

related to half-burnt cash found at his residence in March 2025? – Justice
Yashwant Varma

• What is the name of the Indian government’s operation to evacuate citizens

from Iran in June 2025? – Operation Sindhu

• Which Indian animated film won the Jury Award for Best Commissioned Film
at Annecy 2025? – Desi Oon

• When will the FASTag-based Annual Pass, priced at ₹3,000 be launched in

India? -15th August 2025

• What is the name of the Indo-French joint military exercise held in June
2025? – Shakti

• What is the name of India’s first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
(ASW-SWC)? – INS Arnala

• Where was the G7 Summit 2025 held from 16 to 17 June 2025? – Kananaskis,
Canada

• When is the reference date for the upcoming 16th national Census in most
parts of India? – 1st March 2027

• When will the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup take place? – 30th
September to 2nd November 2025

• Which summit is PM Modi attended in Canada in June 2025? – G7 Summit

• Which team won the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025? –South Africa

• When is World Blood Donor Day celebrated annually? – 14 June

• Where was the 17th edition of Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT held in June
2025? – Ulaanbaatar

• Which aircraft was involved in the Air India London Flight Crash on 12 June
2025? – Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

• What is the name of the new postal service launched by the Department of
Posts in June 2025 for affordable delivery of books? – Gyan Post

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• What is the name of Israel’s military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and
military sites in June 2025? – Rising Lion

• What are the two main routes for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra? – Pahalgam and
Baltal

• From which date will Aadhaar-based OTP authentication be mandatory

for online Tatkal bookings in Indian Railway? – 15 July 2025

• What is India’s social security coverage percentage in 2025, according

to ILO’s ILOSTAT data released in June 2025? – 64.3%

• In terms of social protection beneficiaries, what is India’s global rank, as

per ILO’s ILOSTAT data? – Second

• Which Indian cricketer was included in the ICC Hall of Fame in June 2025?
– MS Dhoni

• Where will India’s first underwater museum be located? – Sindhudurg,

Maharashtra

• What is the name of the decommissioned warship being turned into India’s
first underwater museum? – INS Guldar

• When is World Cultural Diversity Day observed and what is its objective?
– June 10; to promote intercultural understanding and peaceful coexistence

• Who won the Men’s Singles title at the French Open 2025? – Carlos Alcaraz

• Who won the Women’s Singles title at the French Open 2025? – Coco Gauff

• Which Indian astronaut is part of the Axiom-4 mission, launched on 10 June

2025 to the International Space Station? – Shubhanshu Shukla

• What is the name of the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water

Craft being commissioned? – Arnala

• Where will the 51st G7 Summit be held from June 15 to 17, 2025? – Kananaskis,
Alberta, Canada

• What is the revised policy repo rate after the June 2025 MPC meeting? – 5.5%

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• Which is the world’s highest railway arch bridge inaugurated by PM Modi in

June 2025? – Chenab Bridge

• Which is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge? – Anji Khad Bridge

• The PM Modi-led NDA government completed how many years at the

Centre in June 2025? – 11 years

• From which place did the sacred relics begin their journey before reaching
Sarnath in June 2025? – National Museum, New Delhi

• What is the reference date for the Population Census 2027 for most parts of
India? – March 1, 2027

• What significant new feature is included in Census 2027? – Caste enumeration

• When is the Monsoon Session of Parliament scheduled for 2025? – July 21 to

August 12

• From which date will the prohibition of ICE-based vehicles in Delhi-NCR

begin? – January 1, 2026

• What is the main theme of World Environment Day 2025? – Ending Plastic
Pollution

• Who won the IPL 2025 title? – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• The Uttar Pradesh government’s 20% reservation for Agniveers applies to

which department? – State Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC)
• Who won the snap presidential election in South Korea in June 2025? – Lee
Jae-myung
• Which Indian company is constructing India’s first Polar Research
Vessel under MoU with Norway’s Kongsberg? – Garden Reach Shipbuilders
and Engineers (GRSE)
• Who won the 2025 presidential runoff election in Poland? – Karol Nawrocki
• Who was elected as the President of the UN General Assembly in June 2025?
– Annalena Baerbock
• Who was crowned Miss World 2025? – Opal Suchata Chuangsri
• What is the name of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise? – Nomadic
Elephant

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Monthly Current Affairs MCQs

(1 To 30 June 2025)

Q. Who became the first Indian to win a BWF World Tour title in 2025?
A) Lakshya Sen
B) Kidambi Srikanth
C) Ayush Shetty
D) Prannoy H.S.

Answer: C) Ayush Shetty

In Badminton, 20-year-old Ayush Shetty made history by becoming the first Indian to win
a BWF World Tour title in 2025, clinching the US Open 2025 on 29 June 2025.
Q. Who has been appointed as the Secretary of RAW from July 1, 2025?
A) Ravi Sinha
B) Rakesh Asthana
C) Parag Jain
D) Samant Goel

Answer: C) Parag Jain

On July 1, 2025, Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer from Punjab cadre, took charge as
the new Secretary of RAW (Research and Analysis Wing), India’s external intelligence
agency.
Q. Which two hydroelectric projects are at the center of the Indus Waters Treaty
dispute?
A) Baglihar and Uri
B) Kishenganga and Ratle
C) Sardar Sarovar and Tehri
D) Dulhasti and Salal

Answer: B) Kishenganga and Ratle

On June 27, 2025, India categorically rejected a “supplemental award” issued by a Court
of Arbitration constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960. The award
pertained to the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu & Kashmir.
Q. Where was the NATO Summit 2025 held?
A) Brussels, Belgium
B) The Hague, Netherlands
C) Berlin, Germany
D) Paris, France

Answer: B) The Hague, Netherlands

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Q. Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas is observed annually in remembrance of the Emergency,

which was declared in India on which date?

A) 15 August 1975
B) 26 January 1975
C) 25 June 1975

Answer: C) 25 June 1975

Q. Which major Government scheme for urban infrastructure development completed
10 years on 25 June 2025?

A) Smart Cities Mission

B) AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation)
C) PM Awas Yojana – Urban
D) Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban

Answer: B) AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation)

Q. What is the name of the evacuation mission launched by India from Iran amid the
conflict in June 2025?
a) Operation Vande Bharat
b) Operation Samudra Setu
c) Operation Sindhu
d) Operation Suraksha

Ans: c) Operation Sindhu

Q. Neeraj Chopra won the men’s javelin throw at which Diamond League event in June
2025?
a) Doha Diamond League
b) Zurich Diamond League
c) Paris Diamond League
d) Rome Diamond League

Answer: c) Paris Diamond League

Q. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead the International Yoga Day 2025
celebrations?
a) Rishikesh
b) Varanasi
c) Visakhapatnam
d) New Delhi

Answer: c) Visakhapatnam

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Q. Which university topped the QS World University Rankings 2026?

a) Stanford University
b) University of Oxford
c) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
d) Harvard University

Answer: c) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Q. Which Indian institute ranked highest among Indian University in the QS World
University Rankings 2026?
a) IIT Kanpur
b) IIT Madras
c) IIT Bombay
d) IIT Delhi

Answer: d) IIT Delhi

Q. What is the theme for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025?
a) Yoga for Global Peace
b) Yoga for Wellness and Harmony
c) Yoga for One Earth, One Health
d) Yoga for Climate and Community

Answer: c) Yoga for One Earth, One Health

Q. Which judge is facing possible impeachment over allegations of misconduct related
to half-burnt cash found at his residence in March 2025?
a) Justice G.S. Sandhawalia
b) Justice Anu Sivaraman
c) Justice Yashwant Varma
d) Justice Sheel Nagu

Answer: c) Justice Yashwant Varma

Q. What is the name of the Indian government’s operation to evacuate citizens from
Iran in June 2025?
a) Operation Ganga
b) Operation Vande Bharat
c) Operation Sindhu
d) Operation Shakti

Answer: c) Operation Sindhu

Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Government of India has
launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran.
Q. What is the name of India’s first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
(ASW-SWC)?
a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Kalvari

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c) INS Arnala
d) INS Vagir

Ans: c) INS Arnala

Q. Where was the G7 Summit 2025 held from 16 to 17 June 2025?
a) Paris
b) Kananaskis
c) Berlin
d) Tokyo

Answer: b) Kananaskis, Canada

Q. What is the name of the Indo-French joint military exercise held in June 2025?
a) Varuna
b) Shakti
c) Indra
d) Surya Kiran

Answer: b) Shakti
A 90-member Indian Army contingent, participated in Exercise Shakti-VIII, a joint Indo-
French military exercise held from June 18 to July 1, 2025, at Camp Larzac, La
Cavalerie in southern France.
Q. Which is the number of the national Census to be conducted in 2026–2027?
a) 14th
b) 15th
c) 16th
d) 17th

Ans: c) 16th
Q. A major armed conflict broke out between which two countries in June 2025?
a) Russia and Ukraine
b) Iran and Israel
c) China and Taiwan
d) North Korea and South Korea

Ans: b) Iran and Israel

Q. Which team won the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025?
a) Australia
b) England
c) India
d) South Africa

Ans: d) South Africa

On June 14, 2025, South Africa made history by winning their first ICC World Test
Championship title, defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
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Q. What type of aircraft was involved in the Air India London Flight Crash on June, 12
2025?
A) Airbus A320
B) Boeing 777
C) Boeing 737 Max
D) Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Answer: D) Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

A devastating Air India crash on 12 June 2025 claimed 241 lives when a Boeing 787-8
Dreamliner headed to London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.
Q. What is the name of the new postal service launched by the Department of Posts in
June 2025 for affordable delivery of books?
A) Book Post
B) Gyan Setu
C) Gyan Post
D) Shiksha Mail

Answer: C) Gyan Post

The Department of Posts has launched ‘Gyan Post’, a dedicated postal service to
deliver educational, cultural, social, and religious books at affordable rates.
Q. What is the name of Israel’s military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and military
sites in June 2025?
A) Desert Thunder
B) Iron Shield
C) Rising Lion
D) Storm Falcon

Answer: C) Rising Lion

Q. What are the two main routes for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra?
A) Jammu and Leh
B) Pahalgam and Baltal
C) Gulmarg and Sonmarg
D) Kargil and Pulwama

Answer: B) Pahalgam and Baltal

Q. In terms of social protection beneficiaries, what is India’s global rank, as per ILO’s
ILOSTAT data released in June 2025?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth

Answer: B) Second

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Q. Which Indian cricketer was included in the ICC Hall of Fame in June 2025?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rahul Dravid
C) MS Dhoni
D) Sachin Tendulkar

Answer: C) MS Dhoni
Q. Who won the Women’s Singles title at French Open 2025?
A) Aryna Sabalenka
B) Serena Williams
C) Coco Gauff
D) Iga Swiatek

Answer: C) Coco Gauff

Q. Which Indian astronaut is part of the Axiom-4 mission, launched in June 2025 to
send four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Dragon
spacecraft?
A) Rakesh Sharma
B) Kalpana Chawla
C) Shubhanshu Shukla
D) Sunita Williams

Answer: C) Shubhanshu Shukla

The Axiom-4 mission launched on June 10, 2025. Operated by Axiom Space in
collaboration with NASA and SpaceX, the mission to send four astronauts to
the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
Q. What is the name of the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being
commissioned?
A) Vikrant
B) Arnala
C) Shivalik
D) Kavaratti

Answer: B) Arnala
Q. What is the revised policy repo rate after the June 2025 MPC meeting?
A) 5.0%
B) 5.25%
C) 5.5%
D) 6.0%

Answer: C) 5.5%
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on June 6, 2025 has reduced the repo rate
by 50 basis points to 5.5%.

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Q. Which of the following bridges is the world’s highest railway arch bridge
inaugurated by PM Modi in June 2025?
A) Howrah Bridge
B) Anji Khad Bridge
C) Pamban Bridge
D) Chenab Bridge

Answer: D) Chenab Bridge

Chenab Bridge – World’s highest railway arch bridge in Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla
Rail Link (USBRL) project was dedicated to the nation in June 2025.
Q. Which of the following is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge?
A) Chenab Bridge
B) Pamban Bridge
C) Anji Khad Bridge
D) Godavari Arch Bridge

Answer: C) Anji Khad Bridge

Anji Khad Bridge – India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge in Udhampur-Srinagar-
Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project was inaugurated by PM Modi on 6 June 2025.
Q. The PM Modi-led NDA government completed how many years at the Centre in
June 2025?
A) 10 years
B) 11 years
C) 12 years
D) 9 years

Answer: B) 11 years
Q. When will the reference date for the Population Census 2027 be, for most parts of
India?
A. January 1, 2027
B. March 1, 2027
C. April 1, 2027
D. February 28, 2027

Correct Answer: B. March 1, 2027

Q. What significant new feature is included in Census 2027?
A. Online data collection
B. Biometric verification
C. Caste enumeration
D. Use of Aadhaar-linked data only

Correct Answer: C. Caste enumeration

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Q. What is the main theme of World Environment Day 2025, observed on June 5?
A. Climate Action
B. Clean Energy
C. Ending Plastic Pollution
D. Reforestation

Correct Answer: C. Ending Plastic Pollution

Q. Who won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title?
A. Punjab Kings
B. Chennai Super Kings
C. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
D. Gujarat Titans

Answer: C. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title on 3
June 2025, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium,
Ahmedabad.
Q. Who won the 2025 presidential runoff election in Poland?
A) Rafal Trzaskowski
B) Andrzej Duda
C) Karol Nawrocki
D) Helga Schmid

Answer: C) Karol Nawrocki

In Poland, Karol Nawrocki, an independent candidate supported by the opposition Law and Justice
party, won the presidential runoff election, securing around 51% of the vote, according to the final
results announced on June 2, 2025.
Q. Who was crowned Miss World 2025?
A. Hasset (Ethiopia)
B. Krystyna Pyszková
C. Opal Suchata Chuangsri
D. Nandini Gupta

Answer: C. Opal Suchata Chuangsri

Opal Suchata Chuangsri, representing Thailand, was crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd Miss
World Pageant held on 31 May 2025 in Hyderabad, India.
Q. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Mongolia?
A) Desert Eagle
B) Nomadic Elephant
C) Mountain Tiger
D) Steppe Warrior

Answer: B) Nomadic Elephant

The 17th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise, Nomadic Elephant, began on 31
May 2025 at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and will continue
until 13 June 2025.

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Who is Who GK : List with PDF (Updated in June 2025)

Constitutional Head

Post Name

President Smt. Droupadi Murmu (15th)

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar (14th)

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (15th)

Judicial Head

Post Name

Chief Justice, Supreme Court B.R. Gavai (52th)

Attomey General of India R. Vankataramani (16th)

Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta

Chairperson, National Green Tribunal Justice Prakash Shrivastava

Parliamentary Head

Post Name

Speaker, Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar

Deputy Speaker, Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh

Secretary General, Rajya Sabha Pramod Chandra Mody

Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge

Leader of ruling party, Rajya Sabha J.P Nadda

Speaker, Lok Sabha (18th) Om Birla (18th)

Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi

Secretary General, Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh

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Election Commission

Post Name

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (26th)

Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi, Sukhbir Sandhu

Comptroller and Auditor General

Post Name

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Sanjay Murthy (15th)

Comptroller General of Accounts (CGA) S.S Dubey (28th)

Armed Forces Head

Post Name

Supreme Commander President Smt. Droupadi Murmu

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

Chief of Air Staff Amar Preet Singh (28th)

Chief of Naval Staff Dinesh Kumat Tripathi (26th)

Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi (30th)

DG, Military Operations (DGMO) Manoj Kumar Katiyar

Secretaries and Advisors

Post Name

Cabinet Secretary T.V Somnathan

Adviser, Prime Minister Traun kapoor, Amit Khare

Principal Secretary, Prime Minister Pramod Kumar Mishra, Shaktikanta Das

Defence Finance Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh

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Post Name

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (35th)

Home Secretary Givind Mohan

Finance Secretary Ajay Seth

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

Revenue Secretary Shri Arvind Shrivastava

National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval

Deputy National Security Adviser TV Ravichandran

Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaram

Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay kumar Sood

Intelligence and Investigation Organizations Head

Post Name

Central Vigilance Commissioner, CVC Praveen kumar Srivastava

Director, CBI Praveen Sood

Chief Information Commissioner Hiralal Samaria

Head, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Tapan kumar Deka

Head, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) Parag Jain

DG, National Investigation Agency (NIA) Sadanand Date

Director, Enforcement Directorate (ED) Rahul Navin

DG, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Anurag Garg

Paramilitary Forces Head

Post Name

DG, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Amrit Mohan Prasad

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Post Name

DG, Border Security Force (BSF) Daljit Singh Chaudhary

DG, CRPF Gyanendra Pratap Singh

DG, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) R.S Bhatti

DG, National Security Guard (NSG) B. Srinivasan

Director, Special Protection Group (SPG) Alok Sharma

Additional Director General, ITBP Sanjeev Raina

DG, National Cadet Crops (NCC) Gurbirpal Singh

Director General, Indian Coast Gurad (ICG) S. Paramesh

DG, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) Piyush Anand

DG, Assam Rifles Vikas Lakhera

DG, Railway Protection Force (RPF) Manoj Yadav

Director General, Home Guards (HG) Vivek Srivastava

Chairman and Secretary of Commissions

Post Name

Prime Minister Narendra

Chairman, NITI Ayog
Modi

Deputy Chairman, NITI Ayog Suman Kumar Bery

CEO, NITI Ayog B. V. R. Subrahmanyam

Chairperson, UPSC Ajay Kumar

Chairman, 22nd Law Commission Rituraj Awasthi

Chairperson, National Commission for women Vijaya Rahatkar

Chairman, National Backward Classes Commission Hansraj Gangaram Ahir

Chairman, Staff Selection Commission S. Gopalakrishnan

Chairman, 7th Pay Commission Ashok Kumar Mathur

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Post Name

Chairperson, Lokpal Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar

Chairman, 16th Finance Commission Arvind Panagariya

Chairman, Competition Commission of India Ravneet Kaur

Chairman, National Commission for ST Antar Singh Arya

Chairman, National Commission for SC Kishor Makwana

Chairman, National Human Rights Commission V. Ramasubramanian

(NHRC) (9th)

Chairman, National Commission for Protection of

Priyank Kanungo
Child Rights

Chairman, National Commission for Minorities Iqbal Singh Lalpura

Indian Boards/ Committees/Authorities and Chairman

Post Name

Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board Satish Kumar

Chairman, SEBI Tuhin Kanata Pandey

CEO, Central Board of Films Certification Ravindra Bhakar

Chairman, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security Rajesh Nirwan

Chairman, CBDT Ravi Agarwal

Chairman, Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs Sanjay Kumar

(CBIC) Agarwal

Chairman, National Dairy Development Board Meenesh Shah

DG, Border Roads Organisation Raghu Srinivasan

Chairman, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Anil Kumar Jain

Chairman, TRAI Anil Kumar Lahoti

CEO, UIDAI Bhuvnesh Kumar

Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India MK Narayan

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Post Name

Chairman, Public Accounts Committee K.C. Venugopal

Chairman, Estimates Committee Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal

Santosh Kumar
Chairman, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
Yadav

Head of Educational and Academic Institutions

Post Name

Chairman, UGC Vineet Joshi

VC, University of Delhi Yogesh Singh

Vice Chancellor, JNU Shantisree Dulipudi Pandit

Vice Chancellor, BHU Sudhir K. Jain

Chancellor, Nalanda University Arvind Pangariya

Chancellor, Gatishakti University Ashwini Vaishnav

Director, NCERT Dinesh Prasad Saklani

Chairman, CBSE Rahul Singh

President, Sahitya Akademi Madhav Kaushik

President, Sangeet Natak Akademi Shekhar Sen

President, Lalit Kala Akademi Uma Nanduri

Head of Scientific Research Organizations

Post Name

Chairman, ISRO Dr. V. Narayanan

Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) A.K Mohanty

Chairman, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) Dinesh Kumar Shukla

Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) Vivek Bhasin

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Post Name

Chairman, Defence Research Development Organization

Samir V. Kamat
(DRDO)

Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Nallathamby

Research Kalasielvi

Chairman, Council of Industrial and Development

T. Ramasamy
Research

Dr. Unnikrishanan
Director, Vivram Sarabhai Space Center
Nair

Head of the Sports Organizations

Post Name

Chairman, ICC Jay Shah (India)

President, Olympic Council of Asia (IOC) Kirsty Coventry – Zimbabwe

President, International Athletic Federation Sebastian Coe (UK)

President, Indian Weightlifting Federation Mohamed Jalud

President, International Hockey Federation (FIH) Mohammad Tayyab Ikram

Gianni Infantino (Italy-

President, FIFA
Switzerland)

President, International Boxing Association Athletes

Lovlina Borgohain
Committee

President, BCCI Roger Binni (36th)

Test Captain, Board of Control for Cricket in India Shubman Gill

Head Coach, Indian Cricket Men Team Gautam Gambhir

Director General, Sports Authority of India Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

President, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Sanjay Singh

Chief, All India Football Confederation (AIFF) Kalyan Chaubey

President, Hockey India Dilip Tirkey

President, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) PT Usha

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Officials of Banks

Post Name

Governor, Reserve Bank

Sanjay Malhotra (26th)
of India (RBI)

Poonam Gupta, Swaminathan Janakiraman, T Rabi

Deputy Governor, RBI
Shankar, M. Rajeshwar Rao

State Bank of India

Challa Srinivasulu Setty
(Chairman)

Punjab National Bank Ashok Chandra

ICICI Bank Sandeep Bakshi

HDFC Bank (CEO) Shashidhar Jagdisha

Head of International Organizations

Secretary-General, United Nations Antonio Guterres (Portugal)

14th President, World Bank (IBRD) Ajay Banga

Director General, UNESCO Audre Azoulay (France)

World’s leading companies (CEOs)

Post Name

Google CEO Sunder Pichai

Apple Tim Cook

Microsoft (CEO) Satya Nadella

Tata Sons/Trust CEO Natarajan Chandrasekaran/Siddharth Sharma

TCS K. Krittivasan

Infosys Salil Parekh

Open AI CEO Sam Altman

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Post Name

SpaceX Elon Musk

YouTube CEO Neil Mohan

Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Twitter Linda Yaccarino

Flipkart Kalyan Krishnamurthy

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