Current Affairs 11th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana’ in 2025 to provide financial assistance to women?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Maharashtra
d) Delhi
Answer: d) Delhi
Explanation: In 2025, the Delhi government launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana’ to provide monthly financial assistance to women above 18 years, promoting economic empowerment and financial independence.
2. Which country assumed the presidency of the G7 in 2025?
a) United States
b) Canada
c) Italy
d) Japan
Answer: b) Canada
Explanation: Canada took over the G7 presidency in 2025, with priorities including climate change mitigation, global health equity, and economic resilience.
3. Which Indian city was selected to host the 2025 World Chess Championship?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Kolkata
Answer: c) Chennai
Explanation: Chennai, a global chess hub, was chosen to host the 2025 World Chess Championship, reinforcing India’s prominence in the sport.
4. Which organization released the ‘Global Hunger Index’ report in 2025?
a) World Health Organization
b) Concern Worldwide
c) United Nations Development Programme
d) Food and Agriculture Organization
Answer: b) Concern Worldwide
Explanation: Concern Worldwide, in collaboration with Welthungerhilfe, published the 2025 Global Hunger Index, assessing global nutrition and food security challenges.
5. Who was appointed as India’s Chief of Army Staff in June 2025?
a) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
b) Lt Gen Manoj Pande
c) Lt Gen Rajesh Kumar
d) Lt Gen Anil Chauhan
Answer: a) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
Explanation: Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi succeeded as the Chief of Army Staff in June 2025, bringing extensive experience in modernizing India’s military capabilities.
6. Which Indian state introduced the ‘Green Budget’ initiative in 2025 to promote sustainable development?
a) Kerala
b) Gujarat
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: c) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh launched the ‘Green Budget’ in 2025, allocating funds for renewable energy, afforestation, and eco-friendly infrastructure.
7. Which country successfully launched its first lunar rover in 2025?
a) South Korea
b) Brazil
c) Australia
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: a) South Korea
Explanation: South Korea’s space agency achieved a milestone by launching its first lunar rover in 2025, advancing its space exploration ambitions.
8. Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships?
a) Annu Rani
b) Shivpal Singh
c) Davinder Singh
d) Neeraj Chopra
Answer: d) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra continued his dominance, securing the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships.
9. What was the theme of World Environment Day 2025?
a) Ecosystem Restoration
b) Land Degradation and Desertification
c) Beat Plastic Pollution
d) Biodiversity Conservation
Answer: b) Land Degradation and Desertification
Explanation: World Environment Day 2025 focused on combating land degradation and desertification to promote sustainable land use globally.
10. Which Indian ministry is responsible for organizing the Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Tourism
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: a) Ministry of Culture
Explanation: The Ministry of Culture oversaw the organization of the Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, ensuring cultural and logistical arrangements.
11. Which country hosted the 2025 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
a) United Kingdom
b) Australia
c) Samoa
d) India
Answer: c) Samoa
Explanation: Samoa hosted the 2025 CHOGM, focusing on climate resilience and economic cooperation among Commonwealth nations.
12. Which Indian state launched the ‘One Health Mission’ in 2025 to address zoonotic diseases?
a) Karnataka
b) Odisha
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) West Bengal
Answer: b) Odisha
Explanation: Odisha’s ‘One Health Mission’ in 2025 aimed to integrate human, animal, and environmental health to combat zoonotic diseases.
13. Which technology was adopted by the Reserve Bank of India in 2025 for cross-border payments?
a) 5G Networks
b) Artificial Intelligence
c) Quantum Computing
d) Blockchain
Answer: d) Blockchain
Explanation: The RBI implemented blockchain technology in 2025 to enhance the security and efficiency of cross-border payment systems.
14. Who won the 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup?
a) Australia
b) England
c) India
d) South Africa
Answer: a) Australia
Explanation: Australia clinched the 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup, continuing their dominance in women’s cricket.
15. Which Indian scheme was expanded in 2025 to include digital literacy for rural youth?
a) Skill India Mission
b) Digital India Programme
c) PMKVY
d) Ujjwala Yojana
Answer: b) Digital India Programme
Explanation: The Digital India Programme was expanded in 2025 to provide digital literacy training to rural youth, bridging the digital divide.
16. Which country launched the world’s first carbon capture and storage satellite in 2025?
a) China
b) United States
c) Norway
d) Japan
Answer: c) Norway
Explanation: Norway launched the first satellite dedicated to monitoring carbon capture and storage sites in 2025, advancing climate technology.
17. Which Indian scientist was awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences?
a) Gagandeep Kang
b) Tessy Thomas
c) Ritu Karidhal
d) Soumya Swaminathan
Answer: a) Gagandeep Kang
Explanation: Gagandeep Kang received the 2025 Breakthrough Prize for her contributions to vaccine development and public health.
18. Which Indian port was ranked as the most efficient port globally in 2025?
a) Mundra Port
b) Visakhapatnam Port
c) Chennai Port
d) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Answer: d) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru Port was recognized as the world’s most efficient port in 2025 due to its advanced logistics and automation.
19. Which international agreement was signed in 2025 to regulate deep-sea mining?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Montreal Protocol
c) Aichi Targets
d) UN Ocean Treaty
Answer: d) UN Ocean Treaty
Explanation: The UN Ocean Treaty, finalized in 2025, set regulations for sustainable deep-sea mining to protect marine ecosystems.
20. Which Indian state hosted the 2025 National Games?
a) Goa
b) Punjab
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh hosted the 2025 National Games, showcasing its sports infrastructure and promoting athletic talent.
21. Which global leader visited India in June 2025 to strengthen bilateral ties?
a) Joe Biden
b) Emmanuel Macron
c) Rishi Sunak
d) Olaf Scholz
Answer: b) Emmanuel Macron
Explanation: French President Emmanuel Macron visited India in June 2025 to enhance strategic and economic cooperation.
22. Which Indian organization launched the ‘Swachh Bharat 2.0’ campaign in 2025?
a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
b) NITI Aayog
c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
d) Ministry of Environment
Answer: a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched ‘Swachh Bharat 2.0’ in 2025 to focus on waste management and urban cleanliness.
23. Which Indian startup was recognized as a ‘Unicorn’ in the renewable energy sector in 2025?
a) Ola Electric
b) Zomato
c) BluSmart
d) ReNew Power
Answer: d) ReNew Power
Explanation: ReNew Power achieved unicorn status in 2025 for its contributions to India’s renewable energy landscape.
24. Which disease was declared eradicated globally in 2025 by the World Health Organization?
a) Polio
b) Guinea Worm Disease
c) Measles
d) Smallpox
Answer: b) Guinea Worm Disease
Explanation: The WHO declared Guinea Worm Disease eradicated in 2025, marking a global public health milestone.
25. Which Indian state launched the ‘Zero Poverty Mission’ in 2025 to eradicate extreme poverty?
a) Chhattisgarh
b) Jharkhand
c) Bihar
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: c) Bihar
Explanation: Bihar’s ‘Zero Poverty Mission’ in 2025 aimed to eradicate extreme poverty through targeted welfare and employment schemes.