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Today Current Affairs MCQs : 21 June 2025

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

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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

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Answer: c) Visakhapatnam

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

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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

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Answer: d) IIT Delhi

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 20 June 2025

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

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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

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Answer: c) Justice Yashwant Varma

Q. When is World Refugee Day observed annually?
a) 5 June
b) 14 June
c) 20 June
d) 21 June

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Answer: c) 20 June

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 19 June 2025

Q. Which Indian animated film won the Jury Award for Best Commissioned Film at Annecy 2025?
a) The Jungle Book
b) Mighty Little Bheem
c) Desi Oon
d) Hanuman

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Answer: c) Desi Oon
Desi Oon, an animated film by Indian filmmaker Suresh Eriyat, won the Jury Award for Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025 in France on June 18, 2025.

Q. When will the FASTag-based Annual Pass, priced at ₹3,000 be launched in India?
a) 1st July 2025
b) 15th August 2025
c) 26th January 2025
d) 2nd October 2025

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Answer: b) 15th August 2025
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.

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

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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.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 18 June 2025

Q. What is the name of India’s first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)?
a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Kalvari
c) INS Arnala
d) INS Vagir

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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

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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

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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.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 17 June 2025

Q. When will the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup take place?
a) August–September 2025
b) 30th September to 2nd November 2025
c) 1st October to 30th November 2025
d) September–October 2025

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Ans: b) 30th September to 2nd November 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule for the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, which will be held from 30th September to 2nd November in India and Sri Lanka.

Q. When is the reference date for the upcoming national Census in most parts of India?
a) 1st October 2026
b) 1st January 2026
c) 1st March 2027
d) 1st April 2027

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Ans: c) 1st March 2027

Q. Which is the number of the national Census to be conducted in 2026–2027?
a) 14th
b) 15th
c) 16th
d) 17th

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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

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Ans: b) Iran and Israel

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 16 June 2025

Q. Which summit is PM Modi attended in Canada in June 2025?
a) ASEAN Summit
b) BRICS Summit
c) G20 Summit
d) G7 Summit

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Ans : d) G7 Summit

Q. Which aviation company’s operations were suspended after the helicopter crash in Uttarakhand on June 15, 2025?
a) Pawan Hans
b) Aryan Aviation
c) TransBharat Aviation
d) Himalayan Heli

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Ans: b) Aryan Aviation

Q. Which agency conducted the NEET UG 2025 exam?
a) CBSE
b) UPSC
c) NMC
d) NTA

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Ans: d) NTA
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the Medical Entrance exam NEET UG 2025 results on June 14, 2025.

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

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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.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 14 June 2025

Q. When is World Blood Donor Day celebrated annually?

A) 12 June
B) 14 June
C) 16 June
D) 18 June

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Answer: B) 14 June

Q. Where was the 17th edition of Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT held in June 2025?
A. New Delhi
B. Thimphu
C. Ulaanbaatar
D. Leh

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Answer: C. Ulaanbaatar
The 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT concluded on June 13, 2025 at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 13 June 2025

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

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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

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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

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Answer: C) Rising Lion

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 12 June 2025

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

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Answer: B) Pahalgam and Baltal

Q. From which date will Aadhaar-based OTP authentication be mandatory for online Tatkal bookings in Indian Railway?
A) 1 July 2025
B) 15 July 2025
C) 1 August 2025
D) 30 June 2025

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Answer: B) 15 July 2025

Q. What is India’s social security coverage percentage in 2025, according to ILO’s ILOSTAT data released in June 2025?
A) 45.3%
B) 64.3%
C) 59.5%
D) 74.3%

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Answer: B) 64.3%

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

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Answer: B) Second

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 11 June 2025

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

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✔️ Answer: C) MS Dhoni

Q. Where will India’s first underwater museum be located?
A) Goa
B) Alibaug
C) Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
D) Kochi, Kerala

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✔️ Answer: C) Sindhudurg, Maharashtra

Q. What is the name of the decommissioned warship being turned into India’s first underwater museum?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Guldar
C) INS Arihant
D) INS Kalvari

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✔️ Answer: B) INS Guldar

Q. Who is the Union Power Minister of India as of June 2025?
A) R. K. Singh
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Manohar Lal
D) Nitin Gadkari

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✔️ Answer: C) Manohar Lal

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 10 June 2025

Q. When is the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations observed, and what is its main purpose?

A) June 5; to raise awareness about environmental protection
B) June 10; to promote intercultural understanding and peaceful coexistence
C) May 1; to honor labor rights and economic equality
D) July 11; to recognize global population trends

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Answer: ✅ B) June 10; to promote intercultural understanding and peaceful coexistence

Q. What is the main objective of NHAI’s first-ever ‘Asset Monetization Strategy for the Road Sector’ released on 9 June 2025?
A) To increase toll rates on highways
B) To expand the road network into rural areas
C) To unlock value from operational highway assets and boost PPP
D) To privatize all government highways

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Answer: C) To unlock value from operational highway assets and boost PPP

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 09 June 2025

Q. Who won the Men’s Singles title at the French Open 2025?
A) Novak Djokovic
B) Jannik Sinner
C) Lorenzo Musetti
D) Carlos Alcaraz

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✅ Answer: D) Carlos Alcaraz

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

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✅ Answer: C) Coco Gauff

Q. Which Indian astronaut is part of the Axiom-4 mission, launched on 10 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

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✅ 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.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 07 June 2025

Q. What is the name of the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being commissioned?
A) Vikrant
B) Arnala
C) Shivalik
D) Kavaratti

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Answer: ✅ B) Arnala

Q. Where will the 51st G7 Summit be held in from June 15 to 17, 2025?
A) Toronto, Canada
B) Ottawa, Canada
C) Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
D) Vancouver, Canada

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Answer: ✅ C) Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada

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%

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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%.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 06 June 2025

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

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Answer: D) Chenab Bridge
Chenab BridgeWorld’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

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Answer: C) Anji Khad Bridge
Anji Khad BridgeIndia’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

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Answer: B) 11 years

Q. From which place did the sacred relics begin their journey before reaching Sarnath in June 2025?
A) Varanasi Museum
B) National Museum, New Delhi
C) Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
D) International Buddhist Confederation

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Answer: B) National Museum, New Delhi
On June 5, 2025, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Sarnath. The relics began their journey from the National Museum in New Delhi.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 05 June 2025

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

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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

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Correct Answer: C. Caste enumeration

Q. When is the Monsoon Session of Parliament scheduled for 2025?
A. August 1 to August 30
B. July 21 to August 12
C. July 10 to August 5
D. August 15 to September 5

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Correct Answer: B. July 21 to August 12

Q. From which date will the induction of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)-based 2-Wheelers and 4-Wheeler Light Commercial Vehicles be prohibited in Delhi-NCR?
A. April 1, 2025
B. July 1, 2025
C. January 1, 2026
D. October 2, 2025

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Correct Answer: C. January 1, 2026

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

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Correct Answer: C. Ending Plastic Pollution

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 04 June 2025

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

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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. The Uttar Pradesh government’s 20% reservation for Agniveers applies to recruitment in which of the following departments?
A. Civil Defence
B. Civil Services
C. State Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC)
D. Forest Department

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Correct Answer: C. State Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC)
On 3 June 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government approved a 20% reservation for Agniveers in recruitment for the state police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) after their 4-year military service under the Agnipath scheme.

Q. Who won the snap presidential election in South Korea in June 2025?
A. Kim Moon-soo
B. Yoon Suk-yeol
C. Lee Jae-myung
D. Moon Jae-in

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Correct Answer: C. Lee Jae-myung
South Korea’s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is set to become the country’s next president following a snap election in June 2025.

Q. Which Indian company is tasked with constructing India’s first Polar Research Vessel under the MoU with Norway’s Kongsberg signed in June 2025?
A. Cochin Shipyard
B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
C. Hindustan Shipyard
D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)

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Correct Answer: D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 03 June 2025

Q. Which two teams competed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Final on 3 June 2025?
A) Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians
B) Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings
C) Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings
D) Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans

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✔️ Answer: C) Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings

Q. Who won the 2025 presidential runoff election in Poland?
A) Rafal Trzaskowski
B) Andrzej Duda
C) Karol Nawrocki
D) Helga Schmid

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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 elected as the President of the United Nations General Assembly in June 2025?
A. Helga Schmid
B. Philemon Yang
C. Annalena Baerbock
D. António Guterres

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Answer: C. Annalena Baerbock

Q. Where was the 81st Annual General Meeting of International Air Transport Association (IATA) held in 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) Geneva
C) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
D) Bengaluru

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Answer: C) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) hosted its 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) from June 1-3, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 02 June 2025

Q. Who was crowned Miss World 2025?
A. Hasset (Ethiopia)
B. Krystyna Pyszková
C. Opal Suchata Chuangsri
D. Nandini Gupta

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✅ 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

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✔️ 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.

Q. What is the purpose of next-generation defence technologies trials conducted by the Indian Army in June 2025?
A) Training cadets for disaster response
B) Enhancing public awareness
C) Evaluating advanced systems under near-combat conditions
D) Demonstrating systems to foreign allies

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✔️ Answer: C) Evaluating advanced systems under near-combat conditions

Q. When is World Bicycle Day celebrated each year?
A) June 1
B) June 3
C) July 3
D) May 31

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✔️ Answer: B) June 3

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 31 May 2025

Q. What award is conferred to recognize exceptional nursing professionals for outstanding contributions to India’s healthcare system?
A. Padma Shri Award
B. Bharat Ratna Award
C. National Florence Nightingale Award
D. National Health Excellence Award

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Answer: C. National Florence Nightingale Award
On 30 May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards to 15 exceptional nursing professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognizing their outstanding contributions to India’s healthcare system.

Q. What historic first took place during the 148th Passing Out Parade of NDA in May 2025?
A. First foreign cadet graduated
B. First women cadets were commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces
C. President attended the ceremony for the first time
D. First drone display at NDA parade

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Answer: B. First women cadets were commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces

Q. Who won two gold medals at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 for India?
A) Avinash Sable
B) Gulveer Singh
C) Tejas Bhat
D) Animesh Kujur

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✅ Answer: B) Gulveer Singh
Gulveer Singh won his second gold, taking the men’s 5000m title in a Championship Record time of 13:24.78, beating the previous 2015 record. He had earlier won the 10,000m gold.

Q. Which Indian state became the second to cross the nationally prescribed 95% benchmark for full literacy?
A) Kerala
B) Goa
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Himachal Pradesh

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✅ Answer: B) Goa
On 30 May 2025, during the 39th Statehood Day celebrations at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir in Panaji, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant declared Goa a fully literate state under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme). This milestone makes Goa the second state in India to cross the 95% literacy benchmark. Mizoram has become the first state in India to achieve full functional literacy.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 30 May 2025

Q. Which event did Avinash Sable win gold in 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on 29 May 2025?
a) 1500m
b) 10,000m
c) 3000m steeplechase
d) 5000m

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Answer: c) 3000m steeplechase

Q. Which High Court was Justice Vijay Bishnoi serving as Chief Justice before being elevated to the Supreme Court in May 2025?
a) Rajasthan High Court
b) Karnataka High Court
c) Gauhati High Court
d) Bombay High Court

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Answer: c) Gauhati High Court

Q, Which two institutions organized the two-day Literary Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 29 & 30 May 2025 ?
a) NITI Aayog and NCERT
b) Ministry of Culture and Sahitya Akademi
c) National Book Trust and AICTE
d) UGC and CBSE

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Answer: b) Ministry of Culture and Sahitya Akademi

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 29 May 2025

Q. Where was the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 held?
a) Tokyo, Japan
b) Gumi, South Korea
c) Bangkok, Thailand
d) Beijing, China

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Answer: b) Gumi, South Korea
India won 4x400m mixed relay title at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on 28 May 2025.

Q. Which U.S. President appointed Elon Musk to lead the DOGE department?
a) Joe Biden
b) Barack Obama
c) Donald Trump
d) George Bush

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Answer: c) Donald Trump
Elon Musk stepped down as chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on May 28, 2025, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump.

Q. Which ministry released the industrial production data ?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
c) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
d) Ministry of Labour and Employment

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Answer: c) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
India’s industrial production growth slowed to 2.7% in April 2025, down from 3% in March, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Q. In India, when are Kharif crops typically sown?
a) January-February
b) April-May
c) June-July
d) October-November

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Answer: c) June-July

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 28 May 2025

Q. Who won the gold medal in the Men’s 10,000-metre race at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025?
A. Servin Sebasthiyan
B. Wang Zhaozhao
C. Gulveer Singh
D. Amit

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✅ Correct Answer: C. Gulveer Singh
On 27 May 2025, India’s Gulveer Singh won the gold medal in the Men’s 10,000-metre race at the Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea, with a time of 28 minutes 38.63 seconds.

Q. Which of the following received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously in 2025 for his contribution in Folk Music?
A) Bibek Debroy
B) Sharda Sinha
C) Colleen Gantzer
D) Ajay Bhatt

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Answer: B) Sharda Sinha
On 27 May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards to 69 distinguished individuals at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

Q. What is the new last date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) as per CBDT’s announcement on 27 May 2025?
A) 31st July 2025
B) 31st August 2025
C) 15th September 2025
D) 30th September 2025

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Answer: C) 15th September 2025

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 27 May 2025

Q. Who became the President of Romania on 26 May 2025?
A. Ilie Bolojan
B. George Simion
C. Nicusor Dan
D. Klaus Iohannis

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Answer: C. Nicusor Dan
On 26 May 2025, Nicusor Dan assumed office as the President of Romania after winning the presidential runoff election held on 18 May, where he secured 53.6% of the votes.

Q. Who set a new world record in the F42 javelin category in May 2025?
A. Sumit Antil
B. Roberto Floriani Edenilson
C. Mahendra Gurjar
D. Neeraj Chopra

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Answer: C. Mahendra Gurjar
On 26 May 2025, Indian para athlete Mahendra Gurjar made history by setting a new world record in the men’s F42 javelin throw with a distance of 61.17 meters at the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.

Q. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the new Locomotive Manufacturing Plant in May 2025?
A. Vadodara, Gujarat
B. Surat, Gujarat
C. Dahod, Gujarat
D. Rajkot, Gujarat

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Answer: C. Dahod, Gujarat

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 26 May 2025

Q. Who won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival?
a) Hayakawa Chie
b) Suzuki Yui
c) Jafar Panahi
d) Asghar Farhadi

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Answer: c) Jafar Panahi
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on 15 May 2025 for his film It Was Just an Accident.

Q. Which country did India surpass to become the world’s fourth-largest economy?
a) Germany
b) China
c) Japan
d) United Kingdom

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Answer: c) Japan
India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan, according to NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on 24 May 2025.

Q. Who is the current CEO of NITI Aayog (as of May 2025)?
a) Amitabh Kant
b) Parameswaran Iyer
c) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
d) Rajiv Kumar

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Answer: c) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam

Q. When is World Football Day celebrated annually?
a) June 10
b) May 25
c) April 20
d) July 1

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Answer: b) May 25
World Football Day is celebrated annually on May 25th to honor the global influence of football (soccer) and its power to unite people across cultures and backgrounds. The United Nations officially declared this day in 2024, marking the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament with global representation, held on May 25, 1924, during the Paris Olympics.

Q. When did the Southwest Monsoon 2025 arrive in Kerala?
a) May 29
b) May 24
c) June 1
d) May 20

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Answer: b) May 24
The Southwest Monsoon 2025 made an early onset in Kerala on May 24, arriving eight days ahead of schedule, one of the earliest in recent years.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 24 May 2025

Q. Who is the current Prime Minister of Singapore as of May 2025?
A. Lee Hsien Loong
B. K. Shanmugam
C. Lawrence Wong
D. Vivian Balakrishnan

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Answer: C. Lawrence Wong

Q. Which forces are included in the cadre review order issued by the Supreme Court in May 2025?
A. ITBP and Indian Army
B. BSF, CISF, and Indian Navy
C. ITBP, BSF, CRPF, CISF, and SSB
D. Police and Coast Guard

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Answer: C. ITBP, BSF, CRPF, CISF, and SSB
On 24 May 2025, the Supreme Court of India directed that a long-pending cadre review be conducted for all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)—including the ITBP, BSF, CRPF, CISF, and SSB—within six months.

Q. How much surplus has the RBI approved for transfer to the Central Government for FY 2024-25?
A. ₹1.5 lakh crore
B. ₹2.1 lakh crore
C. ₹3.0 lakh crore
D. ₹2.68 lakh crore

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Answer: D. ₹2.68 lakh crore
On 23 May 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a record surplus transfer of over ₹2.68 lakh crore to the Central Government for the financial year 2024-25.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 23 May 2025

Q. What is the name of the islands that the UK returned to Mauritius in an agreement in May 2025?
A. Maldives
B. Lakshadweep
C. Chagos Islands
D. Seychelles

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Answer: C. Chagos Islands
On 22 May 2025, the United Kingdom signed an agreement transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, resolving a long-standing territorial dispute.

Q. Which is one of the gallantry awards for Defence personnel for their extraordinary courage and sacrifice in service to the nation?
A. Padma Shri
B. Kirti Chakra
C. Bharat Ratna
D. Arjuna Award

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Answer: B. Kirti Chakra

Q. Where is the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 held in May 2025?

A) Mumbai
B) Guwahati
C) New Delhi
D) Kolkata

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Ans: C) New Delhi
The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025, held in New Delhi on May 23-24, aims to attract global and domestic investments into India’s North Eastern Region (NER).

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 22 May 2025

Q. Which state became the first in India to achieve full functional literacy in May 2025?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Mizoram
d) Himachal Pradesh

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✅ Answer: c) Mizoram
Mizoram has officially become the first state in India to achieve full functional literacy, as announced by Chief Minister Lalduhoma on 20 May 2025 in Aizawl.

Q. What is the name of the national literacy program that helped Mizoram achieve full literacy?
a) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
b) Digital India Literacy Mission
c) ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
d) Shiksha Setu Abhiyan

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✅ Answer: c) ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
Mizoram implemented the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, a national adult education program under NEP 2020.

Q. What is the primary purpose of the Golden Dome shield, announced by US President in May 2025?
A) To launch satellites for GPS
B) To detect and intercept long-range missile threats
C) To replace the U.S. Navy defense systems
D) To prevent cyber attacks

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Correct Answer: B) To detect and intercept long-range missile threats
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense shield aimed at protecting the United States from long-range missile threats, including those from China and Russia.

Q. How many Asiatic lions were recorded in Gujarat’s 16th lion census in 2025?
A) 721
B) 817
C) 891
D) 956

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Correct Answer: C) 891
Gujarat has completed its 16th lion population census, revealing 891 Asiatic lions as of May 2025.

Q. How many public EV charging stations are planned to be established under the PM E-Drive scheme?
A. 50,000
B. 60,000
C. 72,000
D. 75,000

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Answer: C. 72,000
India has launched a major push toward clean mobility with the rollout of the PM E-Drive scheme, backed by a ₹2,000 crore investment. The initiative aims to set up 72,000 public EV charging stations across India.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 21 May 2025

Q. What was the theme of the 78th World Health Assembly addressed by PM Modi on May 20, 2025?
A. Health for All
B. One Earth, One Health
C. Universal Health Coverage
D. One World for Health

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Answer: D. One World for Health
On May 20, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva via videoconferencing. Emphasizing the theme “One World for Health”.

Q. Which core industry carries the highest individual weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries?
A) Coal
B) Steel
C) Electricity
D) Petroleum Refinery Products

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Answer: D) Petroleum Refinery Products (28.04%)

Q. Indian Navy inducted an Ancient Stitched Ship in May 2025. This recreation of a 5th-century CE ship was inspired by which of the following?

A) Ancient Sanskrit manuscripts
B) A painting from the Ajanta Caves
C) Shipwrecks found along the western coast of India
D) Ancient texts from the Vedic period

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Correct Answer: B) A painting from the Ajanta Caves
On 21 May 2025, the Indian Navy inducted an Ancient Stitched Ship during a ceremonial event at Naval Base, Karwar, with Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as the chief guest. This unique vessel is a recreation of a 5th-century CE ship, inspired by a painting from the Ajanta Caves.

Q. Which country is known for its traditional tea ceremony called ‘Chanoyu’?

A) India
B) China
C) Japan
D) Sri Lanka

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Ans: C) Japan

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 20 May 2025

Q. Where was the first edition of the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) held in May 2025?
A. Marina Beach, Chennai
B. Baga Beach, Goa
C. Ghoghla Beach, Diu
D. Juhu Beach, Mumbai

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Answer: C. Ghoghla Beach, Diu
The first edition of the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) was inaugurated on May 19, 2025, at Ghoghla Beach in Diu by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

Q. What caused the failure of ISRO’s PSLV-C61 mission to place the EOS-09 satellite in orbit on May 18, 2025?
A) An issue with the rocket’s first stage
B) Launch pad malfunction
C) An anomaly in the rocket’s third stage
D) Communication failure with the satellite

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Correct Answer: C) An anomaly in the rocket’s third stage

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 19 May 2025

Q. Who won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Football Championship 2025?
A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. India
D. Sri Lanka

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✅ Answer: C. India
India clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Football Championship 2025 by defeating Bangladesh 4-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout in the final held at the Yupia Outdoor Stadium, Arunachal Pradesh, on 18 May 2025

Q. When is International Museum Day celebrated annualy?
A. May 15
B. May 16
C. May 18
D. May 20

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Answer: ✅ C. May 18
International Museum Day was celebrated on May 18, 2025, with the theme “Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.”

Q. What is the main purpose of sending seven groups comprising 59 Members of Parliament to 32 countries in May 2025?
A) To promote Indian tourism and culture
B) To sign international trade agreements
C) To present a united stand against terrorism under Operation Sindoor
D) To campaign for India’s permanent seat in the UN Security Council

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Answer: C) To present a united stand against terrorism under Operation Sindoor
As part of Operation Sindoor, India is sending seven All-Party parliamentary delegations to 32 countries, showcasing a united political front against terrorism. A total of 59 Members of Parliament, along with retired diplomats, will participate in this diplomatic outreach.
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