Current Affairs 16th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana’ in June 2025 to promote girls’ education?
a) Bihar
b) Rajasthan
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: b) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana’ in June 2025 to provide free bicycles to girl students in rural areas, aiming to reduce dropout rates and promote access to education.
2. Who was appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India in June 2025?
a) Rajiv Kumar
b) Anup Chandra Pandey
c) Gyanesh Kumar
d) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
Answer: c) Gyanesh Kumar
Explanation: Gyanesh Kumar, a senior IAS officer, was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner in June 2025, succeeding Rajiv Kumar, to oversee upcoming state elections.
3. Which country hosted the 10th BRICS Summit in June 2025?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) India
d) China
Answer: b) Russia
Explanation: Russia hosted the 10th BRICS Summit in June 2025, focusing on economic cooperation, digital transformation, and countering global trade protectionism.
4. What was the theme of World Environment Day 2025?
a) Ecosystem Restoration
b) Land Degradation and Drought Resilience
c) Beat Plastic Pollution
d) Climate Action Now
Answer: b) Land Degradation and Drought Resilience
Explanation: World Environment Day 2025, celebrated on June 5, focused on combating land degradation and building drought resilience, hosted by Saudi Arabia.
5. Which Indian city topped the Swachh Survekshan 2025 rankings?
a) Indore
b) Surat
c) Navi Mumbai
d) Bhopal
Answer: a) Indore
Explanation: Indore retained its position as India’s cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan 2025 for the ninth consecutive year, excelling in waste management and sanitation.
6. Which space agency launched a mission to study Jupiter’s moon Europa in June 2025?
a) NASA
b) ESA
c) ISRO
d) CNSA
Answer: a) NASA
Explanation: NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, launched in June 2025, aims to study Jupiter’s icy moon Europa for signs of habitability and subsurface oceans.
7. Which Indian state introduced a ‘Green Budget’ in June 2025 to promote sustainability?
a) Kerala
b) Gujarat
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: a) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala presented India’s first state-level ‘Green Budget’ in June 2025, allocating funds for renewable energy, afforestation, and eco-friendly infrastructure.
8. Who won the Men’s Singles title at the French Open 2025?
a) Rafael Nadal
b) Carlos Alcaraz
c) Jannik Sinner
d) Novak Djokovic
Answer: b) Carlos Alcaraz
Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis star, won the Men’s Singles title at the French Open 2025, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.
9. Which international agreement was signed in June 2025 to regulate AI development?
a) Global AI Treaty
b) UNESCO AI Ethics Accord
c) G20 AI Framework
d) UN AI Governance Pact
Answer: d) UN AI Governance Pact
Explanation: The UN AI Governance Pact, signed in June 2025, sets global standards for ethical AI development and deployment to ensure transparency and safety.
10. Which Indian river was declared a ‘National River’ in June 2025?
a) Yamuna
b) Narmada
c) Godavari
d) Brahmaputra
Answer: b) Narmada
Explanation: The Narmada was declared a ‘National River’ in June 2025 to promote its conservation and cultural significance, following the Ganga’s precedent.
11. Which organization released the ‘Global Hunger Index 2025’?
a) FAO
b) IFPRI
c) UNICEF
d) WFP
Answer: b) IFPRI
Explanation: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), along with partners, released the Global Hunger Index 2025, highlighting India’s progress in reducing hunger.
12. Which Indian athlete won gold in the Women’s 400m at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025?
a) Hima Das
b) Dutee Chand
c) Priya Mohan
d) Vismaya VK
Answer: c) Priya Mohan
Explanation: Priya Mohan won the gold medal in the Women’s 400m at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, showcasing India’s rising track talent.
13. Which digital payment platform expanded to 10 new countries in June 2025?
a) Paytm
b) Google Pay
c) UPI Global
d) PhonePe
Answer: c) UPI Global
Explanation: UPI Global, managed by NPCI, expanded to 10 new countries in June 2025, enabling seamless cross-border transactions for Indian users.
14. Which Indian state reported a tiger population increase in June 2025?
a) Karnataka
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Assam
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh reported a significant increase in its tiger population in June 2025, reinforcing its status as India’s ‘Tiger State’.
15. Which country became the first to achieve 100% renewable energy in June 2025?
a) Iceland
b) Norway
c) Denmark
d) Costa Rica
Answer: d) Costa Rica
Explanation: Costa Rica achieved 100% renewable energy in June 2025, primarily through hydropower, wind, and solar, setting a global benchmark.
16. Which Indian institute topped the NIRF Rankings 2025 in the ‘Overall’ category?
a) IIT Madras
b) IISc Bengaluru
c) IIT Delhi
d) AIIMS Delhi
Answer: b) IISc Bengaluru
Explanation: IISc Bengaluru topped the NIRF Rankings 2025 in the ‘Overall’ category, recognized for its excellence in research and education.
17. Which global health initiative was launched in June 2025 to combat antimicrobial resistance?
a) Global AMR Action Plan
b) One Health Initiative
c) WHO AMR Alliance
d) UN Health Shield
Answer: a) Global AMR Action Plan
Explanation: The Global AMR Action Plan, launched in June 2025, aims to address antimicrobial resistance through coordinated international efforts.
18. Which Indian cricketer was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2025?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Yashasvi Jaiswal
c) Jasprit Bumrah
d) Suryakumar Yadav
Answer: b) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Explanation: Yashasvi Jaiswal was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2025 for his outstanding performances in Test matches against Australia.
19. Which Indian state launched a ‘Drone Policy’ in June 2025 to promote drone technology?
a) Telangana
b) Maharashtra
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh’s Drone Policy 2025, launched in June, aims to promote drone manufacturing and applications in agriculture, healthcare, and surveillance.
20. Which international body released the ‘State of Global Climate 2025’ report?
a) IPCC
b) WMO
c) UNEP
d) UNFCCC
Answer: b) WMO
Explanation: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released the ‘State of Global Climate 2025’ report, highlighting record-breaking global temperatures.
21. Which Indian city was selected as the ‘UNESCO Creative City’ for music in 2025?
a) Varanasi
b) Chennai
c) Kolkata
d) Shillong
Answer: d) Shillong
Explanation: Shillong was designated a UNESCO Creative City for music in 2025, recognizing its vibrant music culture and festivals.
22. Which country won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in June 2025?
a) Brazil
b) Argentina
c) France
d) England
Answer: b) Argentina
Explanation: Argentina won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in June 2025, defeating France in the final to claim the title.
23. Which Indian scheme was extended to 2030 in June 2025 to support farmers?
a) PM-KISAN
b) PMFBY
c) KCC
d) e-NAM
Answer: a) PM-KISAN
Explanation: The PM-KISAN scheme, providing income support to farmers, was extended to 2030 in June 2025 to ensure financial stability.
24. Which Indian scientist received the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics 2025?
a) Ashoke Sen
b) Abhay Ashtekar
c) Jayant Narlikar
d) Thanu Padmanabhan
Answer: a) Ashoke Sen
Explanation: Ashoke Sen was awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics 2025 for his contributions to string theory and quantum gravity.
25. Which international summit in June 2025 focused on ‘Digital Public Infrastructure’?
a) G20
b) SCO
c) ASEAN
d) UN Digital Summit
Answer: d) UN Digital Summit
Explanation: The UN Digital Summit in June 2025 emphasized the role of digital public infrastructure in achieving sustainable development goals globally.