Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2025

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[1]. Recently, the Montreal Convention came into focus after the Air India plane crash, with compensation to victims’ families governed by its provisions. India signed the treaty in 2009 as its 91st member. Which international body adopted the Montreal Convention?

[A]. International Air Transport Association

[B]. World Trade Organization

[C]. International Civil Aviation Organization

[D]. United Nations Economic and Social Council

[2]. Recently, the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held in Kananaskis, Canada, where global leaders discussed Middle East tensions and deepening bilateral ties. India and Canada agreed to restore diplomatic relations. Which of the following countries is not a member of the G7?

[A]. Japan

[B]. Germany

[C]. Australia

[D]. Italy

[3]. Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched a nationwide outreach campaign to deliver tribal welfare schemes in over 500 districts, including PM-JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Abhiyan. The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh commemorates the birth anniversary of which tribal freedom fighter?

[A]. Tantia Bhil

[B]. Birsa Munda

[C]. Rani Gaidinliu

[D]. Sidhu Murmu

[4]. Recently, the Global Liveability Index 2025 was released, assessing 173 cities based on factors like stability, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Copenhagen topped the list, while Delhi and Mumbai ranked 141st.Which organization publishes the Global Liveability Index?

[A]. World Economic Forum

[B]. Economist Intelligence Unit

[C]. United Nations Development Programme

[D]. World Bank

[5]. Recently, the Global Terrorism Index 2025 reported a rise in terrorist incidents, with 66 countries affected — the highest since 2018. India ranked 14th, while Burkina Faso topped the list. Who releases the Global Terrorism Index?

[A]. United Nations

[B]. World Bank

[C]. Institute for Strategic Studies

[D]. Institute for Economics and Peace

[6]. Who publishes the Global Peace Index (GPI) each year?

[A]. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

[B]. World Economic Forum (WEF)

[C]. Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

[D]. International Crisis Group

[7]. Why has the Ministry of Rural Development instructed states to add QR codes to maintenance boards under the PMGSY scheme?

[A]. To collect citizen feedback on road quality and maintenance

[B]. To monitor road construction delays through GPS

[C]. To track contractor salaries in real time

[D]. To promote QR code literacy in rural areas

[8]. Iran’s recent threat to exit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) amid tensions with Israel has raised global concerns. Why is the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) often criticised as being discriminatory?

[A]. It bans nuclear energy use in developing countries

[B]. It allows only countries that tested nuclear weapons before 1967 to be recognised as nuclear states

[C]. It permits the use of nuclear weapons in self-defence

[D]. It requires all countries to disarm immediately

[9]. Recently, a king cobra brought from Karnataka to Bhopal’s Van Vihar zoo died, raising concerns over species relocation. Why was this move scientifically flawed?

[A]. King cobras can't survive in zoos

[B]. No king cobras ever lived in MP

[C]. Karnataka king cobras are a different species unsuited to MP

[D]. King cobra venom doesn’t work on MP snakes

[10]. Recently, HAL was awarded the contract to commercialise ISRO's SSLV, a launch vehicle tailored for small satellite missions. Unlike earlier launch practices, SSLV includes a unique final stage to enhance orbital precision. Which of the following best describes the role of the Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) in the SSLV architecture?

[A]. It increases the rocket’s maximum payload capacity during lift-off

[B]. It provides lateral thrust to steer the rocket away from debris

[C]. It fine-tunes the satellite's velocity before deployment into orbit

[D]. It recovers spent rocket stages for reuse

[11]. Recently, India celebrated 50 years of its Crocodile Conservation Project on the eve of World Crocodile Day (June 17), recognizing decades of efforts in protecting crocodile habitats and boosting their population. When was the Crocodile Conservation Project in India officially launched?

[A]. 1985

[B]. 1965

[C]. 1975

[D]. 1990

[12]. Recently, the Global Drought Outlook 2025 was released, highlighting growing concerns over water scarcity and climate-related risks worldwide. Which organisation released the report?

[A]. United Nations Environment Programme

[B]. World Meteorological Organization

[C]. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

[D]. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

[13]. Recently, Mount Lewotobi Lakilaki erupted, drawing global attention to the region’s volcanic activity. Where is Mount Lewotobi Lakilaki located?

[A]. Philippines

[B]. Sumatra

[C]. Flores Island, Indonesia

[D]. Papua New Guinea

[14]. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) relaxed certain compliance requirements in the stock market to encourage ‘Reverse Flipping’, aiming to boost startup IPOs in India. What does the term Reverse Flipping refer to in the Indian startup ecosystem?

[A]. Listing startups directly in foreign stock exchanges

[B]. Transferring ownership to foreign investors

[C]. Shifting a startup’s domicile back to India from abroad

[D]. Selling startups to multinational corporations

[15]. Recently, the government released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for the years 2022–23 and 2023–24, offering a comprehensive assessment of school education systems across States and Union Territories. Which ministry launched the Index (PGI 2.0)?

[A]. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

[B]. Ministry of Home Affairs

[C]. Ministry of Culture

[D]. Ministry of Education

[16]. Recently, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its Yearbook 2025 warning of a renewed nuclear arms race. According to the report, which country is expanding its nuclear arsenal the fastest?

[A]. India

[B]. Russia

[C]. Pakistan

[D]. China

[17]. Recently, C-DOT awarded grants to 18 startups under its ‘Samarth’ Program. Which of the following organisations is an implementation partner of the program?

[A]. NITI Aayog

[B]. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)

[C]. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

[D]. Centre for Internet and Society (CIS)

[18]. Recently, the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was launched as a global platform for big cat conservation. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) includes conservation efforts for how many big cat species?

[A]. Five

[B]. Six

[C]. Seven

[D]. Eight

[19]. Recently, India participated as an Outreach Country in the 51st G7 Leaders' Summit held in Kananaskis, Canada. Which of the following charters, aimed at halting deforestation by 2030, was endorsed at the summit?

[A]. Kananaskis Climate Accord

[B]. Global Green Forest Pact

[C]. Kananaskis Wildfire Charter

[D]. Forest Sustainability Framework

[20]. Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) unveiled a document on the Green India Mission to mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17^th June. Under which national framework was the Green India Mission launched?

[A]. National Biodiversity Action Plan

[B]. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan

[C]. National Action Plan on Climate Change

[D]. National Forest Policy

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