Current Affairs 8th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Indian state launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in 2025 to promote environmental conservation?
a) Gujarat
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Haryana
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh initiated the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in 2025 to encourage tree planting in honor of mothers, boosting green cover.
2. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of India in early 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.
3. Which country hosted the G7 Summit in 2025?
a) Germany
b) Canada
c) Japan
d) Italy
Answer: d) Italy
Explanation: Italy hosted the G7 Summit in 2025, focusing on global economic challenges and climate change.
4. What was the name of India’s first crewed space mission planned for 2025?
a) Chandrayaan-4
b) Aditya-L1
c) Gaganyaan
d) Mangalyaan-2
Answer: c) Gaganyaan
Explanation: Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight mission, was set to launch in 2025, marking a milestone in ISRO’s achievements.
5. Which Indian city was designated as the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2025?
a) Kolkata
b) Ahmedabad
c) New Delhi
d) Jaipur
Answer: b) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Ahmedabad was named the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2025, recognizing its efforts to promote literature and reading.
6. Which country won the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2025?
a) United States
b) Germany
c) Brazil
d) Spain
Answer: d) Spain
Explanation: Spain clinched the FIFA Women’s World Cup title in 2025, defeating their opponents in a thrilling final.
7. Which Indian state introduced the ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme in 2025 to empower women financially?
a) Maharashtra
b) Bihar
c) West Bengal
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra’s ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme provided financial assistance to women to promote economic independence in 2025.
8. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025?
a) Greta Thunberg
b) UN World Food Programme
c) International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
d) Malala Yousafzai
Answer: c) International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
Explanation: ICAN was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts toward nuclear disarmament.
9. Which Indian organization launched the ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ vision document in 2025?
a) Planning Commission
b) NITI Aayog
c) Ministry of Finance
d) RBI
Answer: b) NITI Aayog
Explanation: NITI Aayog released the ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ vision in 2025, outlining India’s roadmap to becoming a developed nation by 2047.
10. Which country launched the world’s first fully reusable rocket in 2025?
a) United States
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
Answer: a) United States
Explanation: The United States achieved a milestone by launching the world’s first fully reusable rocket in 2025, led by SpaceX.
11. Which Indian state hosted the Khelo India Youth Games in 2025?
a) Punjab
b) Assam
c) Gujarat
d) Odisha
Answer: d) Odisha
Explanation: Odisha hosted the Khelo India Youth Games in 2025, promoting sports among young athletes.
12. What was the focus of the ‘Bharat Gaurav’ tourism trains relaunched in 2025?
a) Coastal tourism
b) Heritage and cultural sites
c) Wildlife safaris
d) Adventure tourism
Answer: b) Heritage and cultural sites
Explanation: The ‘Bharat Gaurav’ trains in 2025 aimed to showcase India’s rich heritage and cultural destinations.
13. Which country became the first to implement a nationwide digital currency in 2025?
a) China
b) Sweden
c) India
d) Singapore
Answer: a) China
Explanation: China rolled out its digital yuan as a nationwide digital currency in 2025, leading the global shift toward digital finance.
14. Which Indian leader was conferred the ‘Honorary Grand Commander’ title by Guyana in 2025?
a) Rajnath Singh
b) Amit Shah
c) S. Jaishankar
d) Narendra Modi
Answer: d) Narendra Modi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Guyana’s highest civilian honor in 2025 for strengthening bilateral relations.
15. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mission Shakti 2.0’ in 2025 to empower women?
a) Bihar
b) Rajasthan
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh launched ‘Mission Shakti 2.0’ in 2025 to enhance women’s safety, dignity, and economic empowerment.
16. Which international body elected India as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2025-26?
a) UN General Assembly
b) UN Economic and Social Council
c) UN Human Rights Council
d) UNESCO
Answer: a) UN General Assembly
Explanation: India was elected by the UN General Assembly as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2025-26 term.
17. Which organization joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) in 2025?
a) European Union
b) African Union
c) ASEAN
d) SAARC
Answer: b) African Union
Explanation: Ashoke Sen received the 2025 Breakthrough Prize for his contributions to string theory and theoretical physics.
18. Which country topped the Global Innovation Index in 2025?
a) Switzerland
b) United States
c) Sweden
d) Singapore
Answer: a) Switzerland
Explanation: Switzerland retained its position as the leader in the 2025 Global Innovation Index for its innovation ecosystem.
19. Which Indian city was selected to host the 2025 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
a) Hyderabad
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) New Delhi
Answer: d) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi was chosen to host the 2025 CHOGM, fostering discussions among Commonwealth nations.
20. Which Indian river was declared the ‘National River’ in 2025?
a) Yamuna
b) Brahmaputra
c) Ganga
d) Godavari
Answer: c) Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga was officially declared India’s ‘National’ in 2025, recognizing its cultural and spiritual significance.
21. Which country introduced a new climate action plan targeting net-zero emissions by 2035 in 2025?
a) United Kingdom
b) Canada
c) Australia
d) Norway
Answer: d) Norway
Explanation: Norway unveiled an ambitious climate plan in 2025, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2035.
22. Which Indian state launched the ‘One Family, One Soft Power’ initiative in 2025 to promote cultural diplomacy?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Gujarat
d) West Bengal
Answer: c) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat’s initiative aimed to leverage cultural heritage to enhance India’s soft power globally in 23.
23. Which Indian athlete won the 2025 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award?
a) Neeraj Chopra
b) Virat Kohli
c) P.V. Sindhu
d) Bajrang Punia
Answer: a) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra was honored as the 2025 Laureus World Sportsman for his outstanding achievements in javelin throw.
24. Which Indian startup became a unicorn (valued at over $1 billion USd) in the fintech sector in 2025?
a) Zerodha
b) Cred
c) Razorpay
d) PhonePe
Answer: b) Cred
Explanation: Cred achieved unicorn status in 2025, reflecting the booming fintech landscape in India.
25. Which international agreement was signed in 2025 to regulate deep-sea mining?
a) Paris Agreement
b) BBNJ Agreement
c) Kyoto Protocol
d) Montreal Protocol
Answer: b) BBNJ Agreement
Explanation: The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement was finalized in 2025 to regulate sustainable deep-sea mining.