Current Affairs 6th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Indian state launched the ‘One Family, One Identity’ scheme in 2025 to provide unique IDs to families?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh introduced this scheme to streamline welfare benefits by assigning a unique ID to each family.
2. Which country hosted the BRICS Summit in 2025?
a) India
b) Russia
c) Brazil
d) South Africa
Answer: b) Russia
Explanation: Russia hosted the 2025 BRICS Summit, focusing on economic cooperation and multilateral trade.
3. Which Indian city was selected as the host for the 2025 International Solar Alliance Summit?
a) Chennai
b) Hyderabad
c) Ahmedabad
d) New Delhi
Answer: d) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi was chosen to host the summit to promote global solar energy initiatives.
4. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of India in 2025?
a) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
b) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
c) Justice B.V. Nagarathna
d) Justice U.U. Lalit
Answer: a) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Explanation: Justice Sanjiv Khanna took over as the Chief Justice of India in 2025, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
5. Which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% tap water coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission in 2025?
a) Haryana
b) Punjab
c) Goa
d) Telangana
Answer: c) Goa
Explanation: Goa achieved full coverage of functional household tap connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
6. Which space agency launched a mission to study Jupiter’s moons in 2025?
a) NASA
b) ESA
c) ISRO
d) JAXA
Answer: b) ESA
Explanation: The European Space Agency launched the JUICE mission to explore Jupiter’s icy moons for potential habitability.
7. Which Indian cricketer broke the record for the fastest T20 century in 2025?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Shubman Gill
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Suryakumar Yadav
Answer: d) Suryakumar Yadav
Explanation: Suryakumar Yadav set a new record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian in an international match.
8. Which Indian state introduced a universal basic income pilot project in 2025?
a) Sikkim
b) Odisha
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: a) Sikkim
Explanation: Sikkim launched a pilot project to provide universal basic income to select households to reduce poverty.
9. Which country became the first to implement a nationwide carbon tax in 2025?
a) Sweden
b) Canada
c) New Zealand
d) Germany
Answer: c) New Zealand
Explanation: New Zealand implemented a comprehensive carbon tax to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across sectors.
10. Which Indian city launched the first driverless metro train service in 2025?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Bengaluru
d) Kolkata
Answer: a) Mumbai
Explanation: Mumbai Metro introduced India’s first fully automated driverless train service on one of its lines.
11. Which organization released the Global Hunger Index 2025, ranking India significantly higher than in previous years?
a) World Health Organization
b) United Nations Development Programme
c) Concern Worldwide
d) Food and Agriculture Organization
Answer: c) Concern Worldwide
Explanation: Concern Worldwide, along with Welthungerhilfe, published the 2025 GHI, noting India’s improved ranking due to better nutrition programs.
12. Which Indian state launched the ‘Zero Waste Village’ initiative in 2025?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Assam
c) Uttarakhand
d) Kerala
Answer: d) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala launched this initiative to promote sustainable waste management practices in rural areas.
13. Which international agreement was signed in 2025 to address plastic pollution globally?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Global Plastics Treaty
c) Kyoto Protocol
d) Montreal Protocol
Answer: b) Global Plastics Treaty
Explanation: The Global Plastics Treaty was adopted to combat plastic pollution through international cooperation.
14. Which Indian scientist was awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics in 2025?
a) Ashoke Sen
b) C.N.R. Rao
c) Jayant Narlikar
d) Abhas Mitra
Answer: a) Ashoke Sen
Explanation: Ashoke Sen was recognized for his contributions to string theory and quantum gravity research.
15. Which Indian state introduced a policy for free public transport for women in 2025?
a) Delhi
b) Karnataka
c) West Bengal
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: d) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu implemented free public transport for women to promote gender equality and mobility.
16. Which country launched the world’s first fully reusable rocket in 2025?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Russia
Answer: c) United States
Explanation: SpaceX, based in the US, successfully launched and recovered the first fully reusable rocket, reducing space mission costs.
17. Which Indian state hosted the National Games in 2025?
a) Goa
b) Gujarat
c) Assam
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat hosted the 2025 National Games, showcasing sports infrastructure and talent.
18. Which global organization released a report on climate adaptation funding in 2025?
a) World Bank
b) International Monetary Fund
c) United Nations Environment Programme
d) World Economic Forum
Answer: c) United Nations Environment Programme
Explanation: UNEP’s 2025 report highlighted the need for increased funding for climate adaptation in vulnerable nations.
19. Which Indian startup became the first to achieve unicorn status in 2025?
a) Zepto
b) PhysicsWallah
c) Ather Energy
d) Swiggy
Answer: a) Zepto
Explanation: Zepto, a quick-commerce platform, achieved a valuation of over $1 billion in 2025.
20. Which Indian river was declared a ‘Living Entity’ by the Supreme Court in 2025?
a) Yamuna
b) Godavari
c) Narmada
d) Brahmaputra
Answer: c) Narmada
Explanation: The Supreme Court granted the Narmada River legal personhood to ensure its conservation.
21. Which country won the most medals at the 2025 Asian Games?
a) China
b) Japan
c) India
d) South Korea
Answer: a) China
Explanation: China topped the medal tally at the 2025 Asian Games, continuing its dominance in the event.
22. Which Indian state launched a blockchain-based land record system in 2025?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Maharashtra
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: b) Telangana
Explanation: Telangana implemented a blockchain system to ensure transparency and security in land records.
23. Which global health initiative was launched by WHO in 2025 to combat antimicrobial resistance?
a) Global Health Security Agenda
b) Universal Health Coverage
c) One Health Initiative
d) AMR Action Plan
Answer: d) AMR Action Plan
Explanation: WHO’s AMR Action Plan aimed to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance globally.
24. Which Indian city was ranked as the top startup ecosystem in India in 2025?
a) Bengaluru
b) Mumbai
c) Delhi-NCR
d) Hyderabad
Answer: a) Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru retained its position as India’s leading startup hub due to its robust ecosystem and investment inflow.
25. Which international sports event was hosted by India in 2025?
a) Commonwealth Youth Games
b) FIFA U-17 World Cup
c) ICC T20 World Cup
d) Asian Wrestling Championships
Answer: a) Commonwealth Youth Games
Explanation: India hosted the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2025, promoting young athletes across member nations.