Current Affairs 4th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which ministry launched the ‘One Day as a Scientist’ initiative to engage students in scientific research?
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
Explanation: The Ministry of AYUSH launched this initiative to promote scientific research among students, focusing on traditional and modern scientific integration.
2. Which city hosts India’s first textile machine park, announced in 2025?
a) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
b) Surat, Gujarat
c) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
d) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Answer: c) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh MSME Minister announced India’s first Textile Machine Park near Kanpur to reduce imports and promote the Make in India initiative.
3. Which state/UT launched the Zero-Ticket Travel Scheme for free bus travel for women in 2025?
a) Jammu and Kashmir
b) Bihar
c) Assam
d) Lakshadweep
Answer: a) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir launched this initiative at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre to empower women with free bus travel.
4. Who has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
a) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
b) Satish Chandra Sharma
c) Rajan Roy
d) Attau Rahman Masoodi
Answer: a) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Explanation: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was appointed as the 52nd CJI, taking charge on May 14, 2025, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
5. What is the theme of the 2025 World Bank Land Conference held in Washington, D.C.?
a) Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action
b) Promoting Urban Development
c) Advancing Agricultural Innovation
d) Ensuring Water Conservation
Answer: a) Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action
Explanation: The conference focuses on how secure land rights support environmental goals and climate resilience, with India’s SVAMITVA Scheme gaining praise.
6. Which Indian state recorded the highest number of Gangetic dolphins in 2025?
a) Bihar
b) West Bengal
c) Jharkhand
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: d) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh recorded 2,397 Gangetic dolphins, the highest in India, followed by Bihar with 2,220, per the first-ever estimate in 2025.
7. Which city hosted the 42nd National Senior Rowing Championship in 2025?
a) Bhopal
b) Pune
c) Hyderabad
d) Kolkata
Answer: a) Bhopal
Explanation: The championship was inaugurated by CM Mohan Yadav at Bhopal’s Upper Lake, featuring over 500 competitors and 14 events.
8. Which country has developed the world’s first deep-sea radar capable of detecting high-flying aircraft?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) Japan
Answer: c) China
Explanation: China developed this advanced radar, enhancing its defense capabilities, as noted in recent defense-related current affairs.
9. Which state launched the Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme in 2025?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana
Explanation: This scheme was launched in Telangana to provide social and economic support to its citizens, as reported in recent updates.
10. How many people were announced to receive the Padma Awards in 2025?
a) 121
b) 139
c) 140
d) 165
Answer: b) 139
Explanation: The Government of India announced 139 Padma Award recipients in 2025 for their contributions across various fields.
11. Which bank became the first Indian bank 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
Explanation: Punjab National Bank adopted this solution to enhance its financial security and fraud detection systems.
12. The Polavaram Multipurpose Project, recently in the news, is located in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: The Polavaram Project is a significant irrigation and power project in Andhra Pradesh, highlighted in recent news.
13. 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
Explanation: The Ministry of Culture oversees the Kalagram initiative for Mahakumbh 2025 to promote cultural heritage.
14. Which country’s Prime Minister, Ilza Amado Vaz, announced her resignation in 2025?
a) Cameroon
b) Sao Tome and Principe
c) Chad
d) Democratic Republic of the Congo
Answer: b) Sao Tome and Principe
Explanation: Ilza Amado Vaz, Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe, announced her resignation in recent international news.
15. When is the International Day of Education observed annually?
a) 24 January
b) 25 January
c) 26 January
d) 27 January
Answer: a) 24 January
Explanation: This day promotes education globally and is observed on January 24 each year, as established by the United Nations.
16. Which Indian Navy ship conducted a hydrographic survey of Mauritius in 2025?
a) INS Viraat
b) INS Sarvekshak
c) INS Kalvari
d) INS Saryu
Answer: b) INS Sarvekshak
Explanation: INS Sarvekshak conducted the survey to support maritime cooperation and navigation safety for Mauritius.
17. What is the primary objective of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative?
a) Promote agricultural research
b) Provide equitable access to scholarly research journals
c) Enhance digital infrastructure
d) Support rural tourism
Answer: b) Provide equitable access to scholarly research journals
Explanation: ONOS aims to democratize access to global scholarly knowledge for Indian students and researchers, with a ₹6,000 crore budget for 2025–2027.
18. Which state’s Warangal Chapata chilli received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2025?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana
Explanation: This chilli, known for its bright red color and strong flavor, received the GI tag on March 28, 2025, as Telangana’s 18th GI product.
19. Which French overseas territory was hit by Cyclone Garance in February 2025?
a) Guadeloupe
b) La Reunion
c) Guyane
d) Mayotte
Answer: b) La Reunion
Explanation: Cyclone Garance caused significant damage in La Reunion, with winds of 155 kph, as reported in early 2025.
20. What is the primary objective of Mission Amrit Sarovar?
a) Promote drip irrigation
b) Address the water crisis in rural areas
c) Increase tourism in river cities
d) Enhance urban water supply
Answer: b) Address the water crisis in rural areas
Explanation: Over 60,000 Amrit Sarovars have been built to tackle water scarcity in rural India, as announced by the Prime Minister.
21. Which city in Himachal Pradesh inaugurated the state’s first digital library in 2025?
a) Shimla
b) Bilaspur
c) Dharamshala
d) Manali
Answer: b) Bilaspur
Explanation: The digital library in Bilaspur, with 2,500 books and offline NCERT/CBSE access, was inaugurated by CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
22. Which satellite captured high-resolution images of earthquake damage in Myanmar in March 2025?
a) RISAT-1
b) CARTOSAT-3
c) INSAT-3D
d) Oceansat-2
Answer: b) CARTOSAT-3
Explanation: ISRO’s CARTOSAT-3 provided images to assess damage in Mandalay and Sagaing after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake.
23. Which state announced a dolphin safari in Varanasi to boost conservation and eco-tourism?
a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Jharkhand
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The safari, set up between Kaithi and Dhakhwa villages, aims to promote conservation of Gangetic dolphins.
24. What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2025?
a) Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet
b) Protecting Endangered Species
c) Sustainable Ecosystems
d) Climate Change and Wildlife
Answer: a) Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet
Explanation: Observed on March 3, this theme highlights the need for financial investment in wildlife conservation.
25. Which country re-elected Anthony Albanese as Prime Minister in 2025?
a) Canada
b) Australia
c) New Zealand
d) United Kingdom
Answer: b) Australia
Explanation: Anthony Albanese was re-elected, with the Labor Party securing 85 seats, marking a historic second term.