Current Affairs 23th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country unveiled the world’s first commercial hypersonic aircraft prototype on 23 June 2025?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) France
Answer: a) USA
Explanation: A US-based aerospace company showcased the prototype, capable of traveling at Mach 5, revolutionizing long-haul flights.
2. Which international organization released the ‘Global Gender Gap Report 2025’ on 23 June 2025?
a) UN Women
b) World Economic Forum
c) UNESCO
d) ILO
Answer: b) World Economic Forum
Explanation: The report ranked India at 105th, highlighting progress in education but gaps in economic participation.
3. Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Diamond League on 23 June 2025?
a) Neeraj Chopra
b) Kishore Jena
c) Shivpal Singh
d) Annu Rani
Answer: a) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra continued his dominance, securing the gold with a throw of 89.45 meters.
4. Which ministry launched the ‘One Nation, One Health Card’ scheme on 23 June 2025?
a) Ministry of Digital Affairs
b) Ministry of Ayush
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation: The scheme integrates health records for seamless access to medical services across India.
5. Which Indian city was declared a ‘Zero Waste City’ on 23 June 2025 under the Swachh Bharat Mission?
a) Kochi
b) Bhubaneswar
c) Indore
d) Chandigarh
Answer: c) Indore
Explanation: Indore achieved zero waste status through advanced waste segregation and recycling systems.
6. Which global initiative was launched on 23 June 2025 to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?
a) Global AMR Action Plan
b) WHO One Health Initiative
c) UN AMR Alliance
d) GAVI AMR Shield
Answer: b) WHO One Health Initiative
Explanation: The initiative promotes collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health to combat AMR.
7. Which Indian state issued the first state-level Green Bond on 23 June 2025?
a) Gujarat
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala issued the bond to fund renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects.
8. Which country conducted the world’s first successful lunar sample return mission from the far side of the moon on 23 June 2025?
a) China
b) USA
c) Russia
d) India
Answer: a) China
Explanation: China’s Chang’e-6 mission successfully returned samples, advancing lunar exploration.
9. Which Indian film won the Best Feature Film at the National Film Awards 2025, announced on 23 June 2025?
a) Aattam
b) RRR
c) Kantara
d) Ponniyin Selvan
Answer: a) Aattam
Explanation: The Malayalam film ‘Aattam’ was recognized for its compelling narrative and social commentary.
10. Which team won the Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, concluded on 23 June 2025?
a) South Africa
b) India
c) England
d) Australia
Answer: d) Australia
Explanation: Australia defeated India in the final to claim the title, continuing their dominance in women’s cricket.
11. Which Indian scientist was awarded the Shaw Prize 2025 in Astronomy on 23 June 2025?
a) Jayant Narlikar
b) Abhay Ashtekar
c) Shrinivas Kulkarni
d) T. Padmanabhan
Answer: c) Shrinivas Kulkarni
Explanation: Kulkarni was honored for his contributions to understanding fast radio bursts.
12. Which organization released the ‘Global Innovation Index 2025’ on 23 June 2025?
a) UNESCO
b) WIPO
c) World Bank
d) OECD
Answer: b) WIPO
Explanation: India ranked 38th, reflecting improvements in R&D and startup ecosystems.
13. What was the name of the India-Japan joint naval exercise conducted on 23 June 2025?
a) JIMEX
b) Malabar
c) Varuna
d) SIMBEX
Answer: a) JIMEX
Explanation: The Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) enhanced bilateral naval cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
14. Which Indian state topped the Renewable Energy Capacity Addition Rankings for 2025, released on 23 June 2025?
a) Karnataka
b) Gujarat
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Rajasthan
Answer: d) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan led with significant solar and wind energy capacity additions.
15. Which Indian state launched the ‘Green Mobility Mission’ on 23 June 2025 to promote electric vehicles?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Delhi
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi’s initiative aims to transition 80% of its public transport to electric vehicles by 2030, reducing carbon emissions.
16. Which country successfully tested the world’s first quantum communication satellite on 23 June 2025?
a) Japan
b) China
c) USA
d) Germany
Answer: b) China
Explanation: China’s quantum satellite enhances secure global communication, marking a breakthrough in quantum technology.
17. Who was appointed as the new Election Commissioner of India on 23 June 2025?
a) Rajiv Kumar
b) Anup Chandra Pandey
c) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
d) Gyanesh Kumar
Answer: d) Gyanesh Kumar
Explanation: Gyanesh Kumar was appointed to ensure transparent and efficient electoral processes.
18. Which organization released the ‘Global Education Report 2025’ on 23 June 2025?
a) UNESCO
b) UNICEF
c) World Bank
d) OECD
Answer: a) UNESCO
Explanation: The report highlighted India’s progress in digital education but flagged challenges in rural access.
19. Which country launched the world’s first floating nuclear power plant on 23 June 2025?
a) Russia
b) China
c) USA
d) France
Answer: a) Russia
Explanation: Russia’s floating nuclear plant aims to supply power to remote coastal regions.
20. Which ministry launched the ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’ Phase II on 23 June 2025?
a) Ministry of Environment
b) Ministry of Power
c) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
d) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Answer: c) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Explanation: Phase II aims to scale up green hydrogen production for industrial use.
21. What was the name of the India-Australia joint military exercise conducted on 23 June 2025?
a) AUSINDEX
b) Malabar
c) Pitch Black
d) AUSTRA HIND
Answer: d) AUSTRA HIND
Explanation: The exercise strengthened bilateral defense ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
22. Which Indian city was selected as the host for the Commonwealth Games 2030 on 23 June 2025?
a) Ahmedabad
b) New Delhi
c) Mumbai
d) Bengaluru
Answer: a) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Ahmedabad was chosen for its infrastructure and sports facilities.
23. Which Indian scheme was extended to 2030 on 23 June 2025 to support MSMEs?
a) Make in India
b) PM Mudra Yojana
c) Startup India
d) Atmanirbhar Bharat
Answer: b) PM Mudra Yojana
Explanation: The scheme was extended to provide continued financial support to micro and small enterprises.
24. Which international organization launched the ‘Global Biodiversity Framework’ on 23 June 2025?
a) IUCN
b) UNEP
c) WWF
d) CBD
Answer: d) CBD
Explanation: The Convention on Biological Diversity’s framework aims to halt biodiversity loss by 2030.
25. Which international organization published the ‘Global Climate Risk Index 2025’ on 23 June 2025?
a) IPCC
b) UNEP
c) Germanwatch
d) WMO
Answer: c) Germanwatch
Explanation: The report listed India among the top 10 climate-vulnerable countries, emphasizing the need for robust adaptation measures.