Current Affairs Questions and Answers

Essential Current Affairs Q&A – Update Your General Knowledge for the 2025–2026 Competitive Exams

Most competitive exams feature multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on recent current affairs from the past few months. To help you prepare effectively, we’ve compiled key updates in a One-Liner Question & Answer format for quick and easy revision.

Current Affairs Question Answer – June 2025

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
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%
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
When is World Bicycle Day celebrated each year? – June 3

Current Affairs Q&A – May 2025

What award is conferred to recognize exceptional nursing professionals for their contributions to India’s healthcare system? – National Florence Nightingale Award
What historic first took place during the 148th Passing Out Parade of NDA in May 2025? – First women cadets were commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces
Which Indian state became the second to cross the 95% full literacy benchmark? – Goa
Which event did Avinash Sable win gold in at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on 29 May 2025? – 3000m steeplechase
In India, when are Kharif crops typically sown? – June-July
Who won the gold medal in the Men’s 10,000-metre race at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025? – Gulveer Singh
Who received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously in 2025 for contributions in Folk Music? – Sharda Sinha
What is the new last date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) as per CBDT’s announcement on 27 May 2025? – 15th September 2025
Who became the President of Romania on 26 May 2025? – Nicusor Dan
Who set a new world record in the F42 javelin category in May 2025? – Mahendra Gurjar
Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate the new Locomotive Manufacturing Plant in May 2025? – Dahod, Gujarat
Who won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival? – Jafar Panahi
Which country did India surpass to become the world’s fourth-largest economy? – Japan
Who is the current CEO of NITI Aayog (as of May 2025)? – B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
When is World Football Day celebrated annually? – May 25

Who is the current Prime Minister of Singapore as of May 2025? – Lawrence Wong
How much surplus has the RBI approved for transfer to the Central Government for FY 2024-25? – ₹2.68 lakh crore
What is the name of the islands that the UK returned to Mauritius in May 2025? – Chagos Islands
Where was the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 held? – New Delhi
Which state became the first in India to achieve full functional literacy in May 2025? – Mizoram
What is the name of the national literacy program that helped Mizoram achieve full literacy? – ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
What is the primary purpose of the Golden Dome shield announced by the US President in May 2025? – To detect and intercept long-range missile threats
How many Asiatic lions were recorded in Gujarat’s 16th lion census in 2025? – 891
Which core industry carries the highest weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries? – Petroleum Refinery Products (28.04%)
The Ancient Stitched Ship inducted by the Indian Navy in May 2025 was inspired by what? – A painting from the Ajanta Caves
Which country is known for its traditional tea ceremony called ‘Chanoyu’? – Japan
Where was the first edition of the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) held in May 2025? – Ghoghla Beach, Diu
Who won the SAFF Under-19 Football Championship 2025? – India
When is International Museum Day celebrated annually? – May 18
What was the main purpose of sending 59 MPs to 32 countries under Operation Sindoor in May 2025? – To present a united stand against terrorism under Operation Sindoor

What milestone did Neeraj Chopra achieve at the 2025 Doha Diamond League? – First time crossing the 90-meter mark
Who won the Superbet Chess Classic 2025 held in Bucharest, Romania in May 2025? – R Praggnanandhaa
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya was awarded the 58th Jnanpith Award for his contribution to which language? – Sanskrit
According to the UN WESP report, which economy is expected to grow faster than China, the US, and the EU in 2025? – India
Which state emerged as the overall champion in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025? – Maharashtra
Why did the government revoke the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd. in May 2025? – The Turkish support to Pakistan during Operation Sandoor
Who received the honorary Palme d’Or at the opening of the 78th Cannes Film Festival in 2025? – Robert De Niro
Who was appointed as the new Chairman of UPSC in May 2025? – Dr. Ajay Kumar
Who was appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India in May 2025? – Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Who was appointed as the Foreign Minister of Canada in May 2025? – Anita Anand
Where were India’s first 3-nanometer chip design centres inaugurated? – Noida and Bengaluru
Who are the only three Indian cricketers with more Test runs than Virat Kohli? – Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar
Where was the Miss World 2025 pageant organized in May 2025? – Hyderabad
Who won the final of the Tri-Nation Women’s ODI Series 2025 held in Colombo in May 2025? – India
National Technology Day (May 11) commemorates which major event in Indian history? – Successful Pokhran-II nuclear tests
Which Indian state typically receives the first monsoon rains? – Kerala

Which Indian cricketer announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025? – Rohit Sharma
What is the name of the military operation launched by India on May 7, 2025, targeting terror camps across Pakistan? – Operation Sindoor
Who has been elected as the new Chancellor of Germany in May 2025? – Friedrich Merz
What major agreement was announced by India and the UK on May 6, 2025? – Free Trade Agreement
During NEET (UG) 2025, which biometric method did UIDAI test for verifying candidate identity? – Aadhaar-based face authentication
Who won a historic second term as Prime Minister of Australia in May 2025? – Anthony Albanese
Where is the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games held in 2025? – Bihar
Which country became the first to release genome-edited rice varieties? – India

When is Labour Day celebrated annually? – May 1
Who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023? – Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
What major inclusion did the central government announce for the upcoming population census on April 30, 2025? – Caste enumeration
Under which article of the Constitution is the census a Union subject? – Article 246
Who became the Prime Minister of Canada after the 2025 general election? – Mark Carney
Where will the Asian Games 2026 be held? – Aichi and Nagoya
Where will the newly acquired 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft be deployed? – INS Vikrant
Who became the youngest centurion in IPL history in April 2025? – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Sreejesh P. R. was conferred the Padma Bhushan in April 2025 for achievements in which field? – Sports (Hockey)

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