Current Affairs 3th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which day is observed globally on June 3, 2025?
a) World Environment Day
b) World Bicycle Day
c) World Health Day
d) World Oceans Day
Answer: b) World Bicycle Day
Notes: World Bicycle Day is observed on June 3 every year, established by the UN General Assembly in 2018. The 2025 theme is "Cycling for a Sustainable Future," promoting sustainable transport and health.
2. Which cricketer announced retirement from ODIs to focus on the 2026 T20 World Cup?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Glenn Maxwell
c) Joe Root
d) Steve Smith
Answer: b) Glenn Maxwell
Notes: Glenn Maxwell retired from ODIs on June 3, 2025, to focus on the 2026 T20 World Cup. He played 149 ODIs, scoring 3,990 runs and taking 77 wickets.
3. The Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, recently inaugurated, is located in which state?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Gujarat
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
Notes: The Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, is in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, advancing India’s energy self-reliance.
4. Which gene was linked to the height difference between men and women in a recent study?
a) BRCA1
b) SHOX
c) FGFR3
d) GH1
Answer: b) SHOX
Notes: A June 3, 2025, study linked the SHOX gene to the typical 5-inch height gap between men and women.
5. Which naval forces are planning a joint exercise at sea in 2025?
a) Indian Navy and US Navy
b) Indian Navy and EUNAVFOR
c) Indian Navy and Japanese Navy
d) Indian Navy and Australian Navy
Answer: b) Indian Navy and EUNAVFOR
Notes: The Indian Navy and the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) will hold a joint exercise with ships like ESPS Reina Sofia and ITS Antonio Marceglia.
6. Which state was declared fully literate under the ULLAS Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram?
a) Kerala
b) Goa
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: b) Goa
Notes: Goa became the second Indian state to surpass the 95% literacy benchmark under the ULLAS program.
7. The Jharkhand government is establishing its first tiger safari in which area?
a) Hazaribagh National Park
b) Palamau Tiger Reserve
c) Betla National Park
d) Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: b) Palamau Tiger Reserve
Notes: The tiger safari will be in the Barwadih Western Forest Range of the Palamau Tiger Reserve.
8. Who was appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India?
a) Sanjiv Khanna
b) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
c) Satish Chandra Sharma
d) Rajan Roy
Answer: b) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Notes: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was appointed as the 52nd CJI, taking charge on May 14, 2025, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
9. The ‘Jalaj’ project is an initiative of which ministry?
a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
b) Ministry of Jal Shakti
c) Ministry of Urban Development
d) Ministry of Finance
Answer: b) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Notes: The ‘Jalaj’ project focuses on water conservation and management, led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
10. Which country developed the world’s first deep-sea radar to detect high-flying aircraft?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) Japan
Answer: c) China
Notes: China recently developed the world’s first deep-sea radar for detecting high-flying aircraft.
11. The Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme was launched in which state?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana
Notes: The Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme was launched in Telangana to support welfare initiatives.
12. How many people were announced to receive the Padma Awards in 2025?
a) 121
b) 139
c) 140
d) 165
Answer: b) 139
Notes: The Government of India announced 139 Padma Award recipients for 2025.
13. Which bank became the first to implement Clari5’s NCRP Integration Solution?
a) Punjab National Bank
b) Bank of Baroda
c) Bank of India
d) Canara Bank
Answer: a) Punjab National Bank
Notes: Punjab National Bank was the first Indian bank to implement Clari5’s NCRP Integration Solution.
14. The Polavaram Multipurpose Project is located in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh
Notes: The Polavaram Multipurpose Project is a major irrigation and power project in Andhra Pradesh.
15. Which ministry is responsible for the Kalagram for Mahakumbh 2025?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Tourism
c) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: a) Ministry of Culture
Notes: The Ministry of Culture oversees the Kalagram for Mahakumbh 2025, promoting cultural heritage.
16. Which country’s Prime Minister, Ilza Amado Vaz, recently announced her resignation?
a) Cameroon
b) Sao Tome and Principe
c) Chad
d) Democratic Republic of the Congo
Answer: b) Sao Tome and Principe
Notes: Ilza Amado Vaz of Sao Tome and Principe announced her resignation recently.
17. Which day is observed as the International Day of Education?
a) 24 January
b) 25 January
c) 26 January
d) 27 January
Answer: a) 24 January
Notes: The International Day of Education is observed annually on January 24.
18. Which Indian Navy ship conducted a hydrographic survey of Mauritius?
a) INS Viraat
b) INS Sarvekshak
c) INS Kalvari
d) INS Saryu
Answer: b) INS Sarvekshak
Notes: INS Sarvekshak conducted a hydrographic survey of Mauritius to aid maritime navigation.
19. The SVAMITVA Scheme, praised globally, uses which technology for rural land mapping?
a) Satellite Imaging
b) Drone Technology
c) LiDAR
d) GPS Tracking
Answer: b) Drone Technology
Notes: The SVAMITVA Scheme uses drone technology to map rural land and provide ownership rights.
20. What is the theme of the 2025 World Bank Land Conference?
a) Land for Sustainable Development
b) Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action
c) Land Rights for Economic Growth
d) Urban Land Management
Answer: b) Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action
Notes: The 2025 World Bank Land Conference focuses on land rights for climate resilience.
21. Which state has the highest number of Gangetic dolphins according to a recent survey?
a) Bihar
b) West Bengal
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Jharkhand
Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
Notes: Uttar Pradesh recorded 2,397 Gangetic dolphins, the highest in India, in a recent survey.
22. The Gyan Bharatam Mission aims to preserve what?
a) Modern Literature
b) Historical Paintings
c) India’s Manuscript Heritage
d) New Book Publications
Answer: c) India’s Manuscript Heritage
Notes: Announced in the 2025-26 Union Budget, the Gyan Bharatam Mission focuses on preserving India’s manuscripts.
23. Which ministry launched the ‘One Day as a Scientist’ initiative?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of AYUSH
c) Ministry of Science and Technology
d) Ministry of Defence
Answer: b) Ministry of AYUSH
Notes: The Ministry of AYUSH launched this initiative to engage students in scientific research.
24. Which city hosted the 42nd National Senior Rowing Championship in 2025?
a) Bhopal
b) Pune
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
Answer: a) Bhopal
Notes: The championship was inaugurated at Bhopal’s Upper Lake, featuring over 500 competitors.
25. What is the primary objective of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative?
a) Provide free internet access
b) Equitable access to scholarly research journals
c) Subsidize educational institutions
d) Promote digital literacy
Answer: b) Equitable access to scholarly research journals
Notes: ONOS aims to provide access to global scholarly journals for students and researchers, with a ₹6,000 crore budget for 2025–2027.