Current Affairs 13th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana’ in 2025 to provide financial aid to women?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Delhi
c) Rajasthan
d) Haryana
Answer: b) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana’ in 2025 to provide monthly financial assistance to women, aimed at promoting economic independence.
2. Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2025?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) South Africa
d) Australia
Answer: b) Brazil
Explanation: Brazil hosted the G20 Summit in 2024, with South Africa continuing the presidency in 2025, focusing on global economic stability and climate finance.
3. Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal in 2025?
a) Justice Kurian Joseph
b) Justice Sanjay Karol
c) Justice A.K. Sikri
d) Justice Deepak Gupta
Answer: b) Justice Sanjay Karol
Explanation: Justice Sanjay Karol was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal in 2025, known for his expertise in environmental law.
4. Which Indian city was selected as the ‘Cleanest City’ under the Swachh Survekshan 2025?
a) Indore
b) Surat
c) Bhopal
d) Mysuru
Answer: a) Indore
Explanation: Indore retained its title as the ‘Cleanest City’ in Swachh Survekshan 2025, recognized for its waste management and cleanliness initiatives.
5. Which space mission was launched by ISRO in 2025 to study Venus?
a) Shukrayaan-1
b) Mangalyaan-2
c) Aditya-L1
d) Chandrayaan-4
Answer: a) Shukrayaan-1
Explanation: ISRO’s Shukrayaan-1, launched in 2025, is India’s first mission to study Venus’s atmosphere and surface.
6. Which Indian state introduced the ‘Green Energy Transition Fund’ in 2025 to promote renewable energy?
a) Gujarat
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: b) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka launched the ‘Green Energy Transition Fund’ in 2025 to accelerate renewable energy projects and achieve carbon neutrality.
7. Which international agreement was signed in 2025 to regulate deep-sea mining?
a) UN Ocean Treaty
b) Paris Agreement
c) BBNJ Agreement
d) Minamata Convention
Answer: c) BBNJ Agreement
Explanation: The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, ratified in 2025, regulates deep-sea mining to protect marine ecosystems.
8. Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men’s 100m at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships?
a) Neeraj Chopra
b) Amlan Borgohain
c) Avinash Sable
d) Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Answer: b) Amlan Borgohain
Explanation: Amlan Borgohain won the men’s 100m gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, showcasing India’s sprinting talent.
9. What was the theme of the 2025 COP30 climate conference held in Belém, Brazil?
a) Net Zero Now
b) Climate Justice
c) Resilient Futures
d) Green Recovery
Answer: b) Climate Justice
Explanation: COP30 in 2025 focused on ‘Climate Justice,’ emphasizing equitable climate action and support for vulnerable nations.
10. Which Indian initiative was highlighted by UNESCO in 2025 for promoting digital education?
a) DIKSHA
b) SWAYAM
c) PM e-Vidya
d) Samagra Shiksha
Answer: c) PM e-Vidya
Explanation: UNESCO praised PM e-Vidya in 2025 for expanding digital education access across rural and urban India.
11. Which country won the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2025?
a) Australia
b) India
c) England
d) South Africa
Answer: a) Australia
Explanation: Australia won the 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup, maintaining their dominance in women’s cricket.
12. Which Indian state launched the ‘Farmer Welfare Mission’ in 2025 to support agricultural income?
a) Punjab
b) Odisha
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Bihar
Answer: b) Odisha
Explanation: Odisha’s ‘Farmer Welfare Mission’ in 2025 aimed to enhance farmers’ income through subsidies and technology adoption.
13. Which technology was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 2025 for cross-border payments?
a) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
b) UPI Global
c) Blockchain Ledger
d) SWIFT 2.0
Answer: b) UPI Global
Explanation: RBI expanded UPI Global in 2025 to facilitate seamless cross-border payments in multiple countries.
14. Which Indian para-athlete won gold in javelin throw at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix?
a) Sumit Antil
b) Devendra Jhajharia
c) Sundar Singh Gurjar
d) Navdeep Singh
Answer: a) Sumit Antil
Explanation: Sumit Antil won gold in javelin throw at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, continuing his Paralympic success.
15. Which global health initiative was launched in 2025 to eradicate malaria by 2035?
a) Global Malaria Action Plan
b) Zero Malaria Campaign
c) Roll Back Malaria Partnership
d) Malaria Free World
Answer: b) Zero Malaria Campaign
Explanation: The Zero Malaria Campaign, launched in 2025, aims to eradicate malaria globally by 2035 through coordinated efforts.
16. Which Indian university was ranked first in the QS World University Rankings for Asia in 2025?
a) IISc Bangalore
b) IIT Delhi
c) University of Delhi
d) JNU
Answer: a) IISc Bangalore
Explanation: IISc Bangalore topped the QS World University Rankings for Asia in 2025 for its research and academic excellence.
17. Which country launched the world’s first commercial fusion energy plant in 2025?
a) United Kingdom
b) United States
c) Japan
d) France
Answer: b) United States
Explanation: The US launched the first commercial fusion energy plant in 2025, marking a breakthrough in clean energy.
18. Which Indian state launched the ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ network in 2025 to enhance rural healthcare?
a) Jharkhand
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Assam
Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh expanded the ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ network in 2025 to provide comprehensive healthcare in rural areas.
19. Which international body released the ‘Global Biodiversity Outlook’ report in 2025?
a) UNEP
b) WWF
c) IUCN
d) CBD
Answer: d) CBD
Explanation: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) released the 2025 Global Biodiversity Outlook, assessing biodiversity conservation progress.
20. Which Indian chess player won the World Chess Championship title in 2025?
a) Viswanathan Anand
b) D. Gukesh
c) Arjun Erigaisi
d) R. Praggnanandhaa
Answer: b) D. Gukesh
Explanation: D. Gukesh won the 2025 World Chess Championship, becoming the youngest-ever world champion.
21. Which country became the largest exporter of green hydrogen in 2025?
a) Germany
b) Australia
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Canada
Answer: b) Australia
Explanation: Australia emerged as the largest exporter of green hydrogen in 2025, leveraging its renewable energy resources.
22. Which Indian city hosted the 2025 Khelo India Youth Games?
a) Bhubaneswar
b) Guwahati
c) Jaipur
d) Lucknow
Answer: a) Bhubaneswar
Explanation: Bhubaneswar hosted the 2025 Khelo India Youth Games, promoting young athletic talent across India.
23. Which Indian startup became the first unicorn of 2025?
a) Zepto
b) Meesho
c) Cred
d) PhysicsWallah
Answer: d) PhysicsWallah
Explanation: PhysicsWallah became India’s first unicorn of 2025, valued over $1 billion for its ed-tech innovations.
24. Which global campaign was launched by UNICEF in 2025 to promote child nutrition?
a) Nourish the Future
b) Healthy Start
c) Grow Strong
d) Zero Hunger Kids
Answer: a) Nourish the Future
Explanation: UNICEF’s ‘Nourish the Future’ campaign, launched in 2025, focused on improving child nutrition worldwide.
25. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mission Shakti 2.0’ in 2025 to empower women?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) West Bengal
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh launched ‘Mission Shakti 2.0’ in 2025 to enhance women’s safety, dignity, and empowerment.