Current Affairs 25th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Indian state launched the ‘Bodhi Yatra’ to promote Buddhist heritage tourism in 2025?
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Sikkim
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department launched the ‘Bodhi Yatra’ from June 2 to 7, 2025, to promote Buddhist heritage tourism for Mekong-Ganga countries.
2. What is the name of India’s first indigenously developed AI model launched in 2025?
A) BharatGen
B) AI Bharat
C) AI Shakti
D) Viksit AI
Answer: A) BharatGen
Explanation: BharatGen, developed under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems by IIT Bombay, is India’s first AI model, supporting 22 Indian languages.
3. Which country is set to host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) India
D) China
Answer: C) India
Explanation: India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27, 2025, as announced by FIDE.
4. What is the main objective of the ASSET platform launched by the Indian government?
A) Promote digital literacy
B) Improve healthcare access
C) Enhance agricultural exports
D) Accelerate green energy transition
Answer: D) Accelerate green energy transition
Explanation: The ASSET platform aims to assist states in formulating and implementing energy transition blueprints to accelerate India’s green transition.
5. Which Indian city is set to launch the country’s first PPP-model green waste processing plant in 2025?
A) Bhopal
B) Indore
C) Surat
D) Pune
Answer: B) Indore
Explanation: Indore will launch India’s first PPP-model green waste processing plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission to convert wood into eco-friendly pellets.
6. Who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in 2025?
A) Ajay Bhadu
B) Sanjay Malhotra
C) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
D) Rajesh Kumar Singh
Answer: A) Ajay Bhadu
Explanation: IAS officer Ajay Bhadu (1999 batch) was appointed as the CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) effective March 3, 2025.
7. Which Indian state implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27, 2025?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Goa
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Assam
Answer: A) Uttarakhand
Explanation: Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code on January 27, 2025, to establish equal laws for all citizens.
8. Which Indian bank became the first to implement Clari5’s NCRP Integration Solution in 2025?
A) State Bank of India
B) Punjab National Bank
C) Bank of Baroda
D) Canara Bank
Answer: B) Punjab National Bank
Explanation: Punjab National Bank was the first Indian bank to implement Clari5’s NCRP Integration Solution for enhanced fraud detection.
9. Who won the 2024–25 Serie A title in Italy?
A) Inter Milan
B) Juventus
C) Napoli
D) AC Milan
Answer: C) Napoli
Explanation: Napoli secured the 2024–25 Serie A title with a 2–0 victory over Cagliari at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
10. Which ministry launched the Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025?
A) Ministry of Rural Development
B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D) Ministry of Environment
Answer: B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025 to assess rural sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).
11. Which Indian city hosted the 6th Meeting of the India-Japan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in 2024?
A) Chennai
B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: The 6th Meeting of the India-Japan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held in New Delhi on May 29, 2024.
12. What is the name of the initiative launched by Telangana to solve public sector problems using AI?
A) AI Rising Grand Challenge
B) Telangana AI Mission
C) Digital Telangana
D) Smart Governance
Answer: A) AI Rising Grand Challenge
Explanation: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rising Grand Challenge was launched by Telangana to address public sector issues using AI technologies.
13. Which Indian state launched the SAHAJOG initiative to connect urban poor with welfare schemes?
A) Odisha
B) Jharkhand
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Bihar
Answer: A
Explanation: Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Minister launched SAHAJOG to connect urban poor with government welfare schemes.
14. How many Indian universities were featured in the QS Asia Rankings 2025?
A) 150
B) 161
C) 170
D) 180
Answer: B
Explanation: The QS Asia Rankings 2025 featured 161 Indian universities, with IIT Delhi ranked 44th in Asia.
15. Which country launched the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) in 2025?
A) India
B) Japan
C) China
D) Singapore
Answer: C) China
Explanation: China launched the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) to resolve global disputes through mediation.
16. What is the projected wheat production in India for the year ending June 2025?
A) 110 million metric tons
B) 117.5 million metric tons
C) 120 million metric tons
D) 125 million metric tons
Answer: B
Explanation: India is projected to achieve a record wheat production of 117.5 million metric tons by June 2025, driven by high-yield seeds and favorable weather.
17. Which Indian state approved the Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji Ropeway Project in 2025?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Jammu & Kashmir
C) Uttarakhand
D) Sikkim
Answer: C) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The central government approved the Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji Ropeway Project in Uttarakhand to boost pilgrimage tourism.
18. Who was appointed as India’s new Ambassador to Israel in 2025?
A) Jitendra Pal Singh
B) S Jaishankar
C) Vinay Kwatra
D) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Answer: A) Jitendra Pal Singh
Explanation: Jitendra Pal Singh was appointed as India’s new Ambassador to Israel in 2025.
19. Which Indian city will host the 4th International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems (MECOS-4) in 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Kochi
D) Visakhapatnam
Answer: C) Kochi
Explanation: Kochi will host the 4th International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems (MECOS-4) from November 4 to 6, 2025, organized by CMFRI.
20. Which Indian company became the first to develop hydrogen-compliant pipes in 2025?
A) Reliance Industries
B) Tata Steel
C) JSW Steel
D) SAIL
Answer: B) Tata Steel
Explanation: Tata Steel became the first Indian company to develop hydrogen-compliant pipes, supporting the National Hydrogen Mission.
21. Which Indian state declared May 5 as Traders Day in 2025?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu, under Chief Minister MK Stalin, declared May 5 as Traders Day to honor the business community’s contributions.
22. How many metric tonnes of gold did the RBI relocate to Indian vaults in FY24?
A) 50
B) 100
C) 150
D) 200
Answer: B) 100
Explanation: The RBI relocated 100 metric tonnes of gold from the UK to Indian vaults in Mumbai and Nagpur in FY24.
23. What is the name of India’s first indigenous semiconductor fab plant approved in 2025?
A) Bharat Chip
B) Shakti Fab
C) Tata Semiconductor Fab
D) IndiaCore
Answer: C) Tata Semiconductor Fab
Explanation: The Tata Semiconductor Fab, India’s first indigenous semiconductor fab plant, was approved in 2025 to boost domestic chip production.
24. What is the target year set by India for achieving net-zero carbon emissions?
A) 2047
B) 2050
C) 2060
D) 2070
Answer: D
Explanation: India has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, as reiterated in its 2025 climate action plans.
25. Which Indian city hosted the International Solar Alliance Assembly in 2025?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: A) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi hosted the International Solar Alliance Assembly in 2025 to discuss global solar energy adoption.