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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj in June 2025?
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
B. New Delhi, Delhi
C. Jaipur, Rajasthan
D. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
E. Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer: B. New Delhi, Delhi
2. Which ministry collaborated with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust to organize the Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Tourism
D. Ministry of Education
E. Ministry of Finance
Answer: B. Ministry of Culture
3. What title was conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj?
A. Bharat Ratna
B. Dharma Chakravarti
C. Padma Bhushan
D. Ahimsa Ratna
E. Jain Samrat
Answer: B. Dharma Chakravarti
4. What items were released by PM Narendra Modi during the Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj?
A. A commemorative coin and a documentary
B. A postage stamp and a Rs.100 commemorative coin
C. A biography and a statue
D. A book and a digital archive
E. A medal and a certificate
Answer: B. A postage stamp and a Rs.100 commemorative coin
5. What is the validity period for the designation of a company as a Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) under the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
E. 2 years
Answer: B. 5 years
6. Which of the following is NOT a designated Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) for Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs)?
A. NTPC Limited
B. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
C. SJVN Limited
D. NHPC Limited
E. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Answer: E. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
7. What is the minimum net worth required for a private sector Indian company to be designated as a Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA)?
A. Rs. 100 crores
B. Rs. 300 crores
C. Rs. 500 crores
D. Rs. 700 crores
E. Rs. 1000 crores
Answer: C. Rs. 500 crores
8. Where was the 21st Steering Committee Meeting of ‘Project Elephant’ held in June 2025?
A. New Delhi, Delhi
B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
C. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
D. Guwahati, Assam
E. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
9. What was the key initiative discussed during the 21st Steering Committee Meeting of ‘Project Elephant’ to reduce elephant mortalities?
A. Construction of elephant corridors
B. Survey of 3,452.4 km of sensitive railway stretches
C. Installation of electric fences
D. Relocation of elephant habitats
E. Planting of fruit trees for elephants
Answer: B. Survey of 3,452.4 km of sensitive railway stretches
10. Where is the World Elephant Day 2025 scheduled to be celebrated?
A. New Delhi, Delhi
B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
C. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
D. Jaipur, Rajasthan
E. Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer: C. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
11. What is the name of India’s first green data centre, for which the foundation stone was laid in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh?
A. CEL-ESDS Green Data Centre
B. NTPC Green Data Hub
C. SJVN Eco Data Centre
D. NHPC Green Data Facility
E. BHEL Data Centre
Answer: A. CEL-ESDS Green Data Centre
12. Which company collaborated with Central Electronics Limited (CEL) to establish India’s first green data centre?
A. Tata Consultancy Services
B. ESDS Software Solution Limited
C. Infosys Limited
D. Wipro Limited
E. HCL Technologies
Answer: B. ESDS Software Solution Limited
13. What is the capacity of the CEL-ESDS Green Data Centre in Ghaziabad?
A. 20 MW
B. 25 MW
C. 30 MW
D. 35 MW
E. 40 MW
Answer: C. 30 MW
14. What is the purpose of the National Timber Management System (NTMS) portal introduced by the MoEFCC?
A. To monitor wildlife conservation
B. To register plantations for agroforestry
C. To track urban development projects
D. To regulate water resource management
E. To manage industrial waste
Answer: B. To register plantations for agroforestry
15. How many trees can farmers cut without requiring an online application on the NTMS portal?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
E. 25
Answer: B. 10
16. Where was the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board (NTB) inaugurated in June 2025?
A. Hyderabad, Telangana
B. Nizamabad, Telangana
C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
D. Bengaluru, Karnataka
E. Pune, Maharashtra
Answer: B. Nizamabad, Telangana
17. What is the target for turmeric exports set by the National Turmeric Board by 2030?
A. USD 500 million
B. USD 750 million
C. USD 1 billion
D. USD 1.5 billion
E. USD 2 billion
Answer: C. USD 1 billion
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
18. What was India’s rank in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025 released by the Institute for Economics and Peace?
A. 110
B. 112
C. 115
D. 118
E. 120
Answer: C. 115
19. Which country topped the Global Peace Index 2025 as the most peaceful country?
A. Denmark
B. Iceland
C. New Zealand
D. Switzerland
E. Canada
Answer: B. Iceland
20. According to the UN IGME 2024 report, what was the percentage of zero-dose children in India in 2024?
A. 0.03%
B. 0.06%
C. 0.09%
D. 0.11%
E. 0.15%
Answer: B. 0.06%
21. By what percentage did India reduce its Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) according to the UN IGME 2024 report?
A. 60%
B. 68%
C. 78%
D. 85%
E. 90%
Answer: C. 78%
22. Where was the 22nd SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting held in June 2025?
A. Beijing, China
B. Shanghai, China
C. Qingdao, China
D. Xi’an, China
E. Guangzhou, China
Answer: C. Qingdao, China
23. Why did India decline to sign the final joint statement of the 22nd SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting?
A. Disagreement on trade policies
B. Inadequate condemnation of cross-border terrorism
C. Concerns over climate change policies
D. Disputes over maritime boundaries
E. Lack of consensus on defense budgets
Answer: B. Inadequate condemnation of cross-border terrorism
BANKING & FINANCE
24. When will the RBI’s final guidelines for the due diligence of AePS Touchpoint Operators come into force?
A. October 1, 2025
B. December 1, 2025
C. January 1, 2026
D. March 1, 2026
E. June 1, 2026
Answer: C. January 1, 2026
25. Under which act were the RBI’s guidelines for AePS Touchpoint Operators issued?
A. Banking Regulation Act, 1949
B. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
C. Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
D. Companies Act, 2013
E. Electricity Act, 2003
Answer: B. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
26. What is the required action for an AePS Touchpoint Operator (ATO) who remains inactive for 3 consecutive months?
A. Reapply for a trading license
B. Undergo fresh KYC by the acquiring bank
C. Pay a penalty to the RBI
D. Submit a financial audit report
E. Register on the NTMS portal
Answer: B. Undergo fresh KYC by the acquiring bank
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
27. What was India’s external debt at the end of March 2025, as reported by the RBI?
A. USD 668.8 billion
B. USD 700.5 billion
C. USD 736.3 billion
D. USD 750.2 billion
E. USD 800.1 billion
Answer: C. USD 736.3 billion
28. What was the valuation effect on India’s external debt due to the appreciation of the US dollar, as reported by the RBI?
A. USD 3.2 billion
B. USD 4.5 billion
C. USD 5.3 billion
D. USD 6.7 billion
E. USD 7.9 billion
Answer: C. USD 5.3 billion
29. What percentage of India’s total external debt was short-term debt at the end of March 2025?
A. 16.5%
B. 17.8%
C. 18.3%
D. 19.1%
E. 20.2%
Answer: C. 18.3%
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
30. Where was the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025 held?
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
B. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
C. Kochi, Kerala
D. New Delhi, Delhi
E. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer: D. New Delhi, Delhi
31. How many naval personnel were honored at the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025?
A. 45
B. 48
C. 51
D. 54
E. 57
Answer: C. 51
32. Who received the Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) during the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025?
A. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
B. Commodore Kartik Srimal
C. Captain Rajesh Kumar
D. Lieutenant Anil Sharma
E. Commander Vikram Singh
Answer: B. Commodore Kartik Srimal
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
33. What percentage stake did Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) acquire in Colombo Dockyard PLC?
A. 45%
B. 49%
C. 51%
D. 55%
E. 60%
Answer: C. 51%
34. From which company did Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited purchase the shares of Colombo Dockyard PLC?
A. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
B. Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited
C. Hyundai Heavy Industries
D. Samsung Shipbuilding
E. Daewoo Shipbuilding
Answer: B. Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
35. What was the name of the climate change monitoring satellite launched by Japan in June 2025?
A. GOSAT-1
B. GOSAT-GW
C. Ibuki-2
D. H-2A Monitor
E. ClimateSat-3
Answer: B. GOSAT-GW
36. Which rocket was used to launch the GOSAT-GW satellite, marking its 50th and final flight?
A. H3
B. H-2A
C. SLIM
D. Hayabusa2
E. Kounotori
Answer: B. H-2A
37. Which organization developed the H-2A rocket used for the GOSAT-GW satellite launch?
A. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. National Space Agency of Japan
D. Tokyo Space Research Institute
E. Asian Space Consortium
Answer: B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
SPORTS
38. Who won the Austrian Grand Prix 2025?
A. Oscar Piastri
B. Charles Leclerc
C. Lando Norris
D. Max Verstappen
E. Lewis Hamilton
Answer: C. Lando Norris
39. How many points did Lando Norris score for winning the Austrian Grand Prix 2025?
A. 15
B. 18
C. 20
D. 25
E. 30
Answer: D. 25
40. Which organization organizes the Formula 1 Grand Prix races?
A. International Motorsport Federation
B. Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
C. World Racing Association
D. Global Motorsport Council
E. European Racing Organization
Answer: B. Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
IMPORTANT DAYS
41. What is the theme of World Allergy Week 2025?
A. Allergies and Climate Change
B. Anaphylaxis: A Preventable Threat
C. Managing Food Allergies
D. Asthma and Allergy Awareness
E. Allergic Reactions in Children
Answer: B. Anaphylaxis: A Preventable Threat
42. When is National Statistics Day observed in India?
A. June 26
B. June 27
C. June 28
D. June 29
E. June 30
Answer: D. June 29
43. What was the theme of National Statistics Day 2025?
A. Data for Development
B. 75 Years of National Sample Survey (NSS)
C. Statistics for Sustainability
D. Empowering Policy with Data
E. Digital Statistics Revolution
Answer: B. 75 Years of National Sample Survey (NSS)
44. What is the theme of Electricity Safety Day 2025?
A. Safe Power, Bright Future
B. Smart Energy, Safe Nation
C. Energy for All, Safely
D. Powering Safety First
E. Secure Energy, Strong Nation
Answer: B. Smart Energy, Safe Nation
45. What is the theme of the International Day of Parliamentarism 2025?
A. Democracy for All
B. Achieving Gender Equality, Action by Action
C. Parliaments for Peace
D. Empowering Youth in Politics
E. Strengthening Legislative Systems
Answer: B. Achieving Gender Equality, Action by Action
Current Affairs 1 july 2025 Summaries
🏛️ National Affairs
- Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj Centenary: PM Modi inaugurated centenary celebrations in New Delhi, honoured with title “Dharma Chakravarti”; released biography, Rs.100 coin, and postage stamp. The centenary year runs from June 28, 2025 to April 22, 2026.
- MoP Renewable Energy Guidelines: Private Indian companies with ₹500+ crore net worth & long-term credit rating ‘A’+ can be designated as Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) (valid 5 years). Must hold Category-I electricity trading license.
- Project Elephant Steering Committee (Dehradun): Chaired by Bhupendra Yadav. 3,452 km railway stretches surveyed, 77 risk zones identified. World Elephant Day 2025 to be held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with Gaj Awards.
- India’s 1st Green Data Centre (Ghaziabad): Foundation stone laid by CM Yogi Adityanath & Union MoS Jitendra Singh. A collaboration between Central Electronics Ltd. (CEL) & ESDS Software Solutions (~₹1000 crore project). Tier-3 facility with 30 MW capacity. MoU signed for 200 MW solar project.
- Model Rules for Agroforestry (MoEFCC): Farmers to register plantations on NTMS portal; AI verifies tree cutting requests. Cutting >10 trees needs inspection & approval, ≤10 requires only photos. DFOs & State Level Committees to monitor.
- National Turmeric Board HQ (Nizamabad, Telangana): Inaugurated by Amit Shah; goal to boost turmeric exports to USD 1 bn by 2030. NECL & NCOL branches to be set up; FPOs empowered for value chain & exports.
🌍 International Affairs
- Global Peace Index 2025: India ranked 115th (score 2.229), up from 116th in 2024. Iceland remains most peaceful (rank 1), Russia least peaceful (rank 163) for the first time.
- UN IGME 2024 Report on Zero-dose Children: India reduced zero-dose children from 0.11% (2023) to 0.06% (2024). Achieved 78% reduction in under-5 mortality (vs 61% global avg) & 60.4% reduction in stillbirths (vs 37% global avg).
- 22nd SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting (Qingdao, China): Attended by Rajnath Singh; held bilateral talks with China’s Defence Minister. India condemned April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. India refused to sign the final joint statement due to weak condemnation of terrorism.
🏦 Banking & Finance
- RBI Guidelines on AePS Touchpoint Operators (ATOs): Issued June 2025, effective 1 January 2026. ATO = individual onboarded by acquiring bank to operate AePS with Aadhaar + biometrics/OTP. Inactive ATOs (>3 months) require fresh KYC. Legal basis: Payment & Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007.
📊 Economy & Business
- India’s External Debt (March 2025): USD 736.3 bn (↑10% from March 2024). Debt-to-GDP ratio: 19.1% (2025) vs 18.5% (2024).
- Long-term debt: USD 601.9 bn
- Short-term debt: USD 134.5 bn (18.3% of total debt).
- Short-term debt/Forex reserves: 20.1% (2025) vs 19.7% (2024).
- Residual maturity debt: 41.2% of total external debt (2025).
- Valuation effect: USD appreciation reduced debt increase by USD 5.3 bn.
- Long-term debt: USD 601.9 bn
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Indian Navy Investiture Ceremony 2025: Held at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi (first time at new building). Chief Guest: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi (on behalf of President Murmu).
- Total awardees: 51 Naval personnel.
- Commodore Kartik Srimal received Yudh Seva Medal for Operation Sankalp.
- Other awards: 13 Nausena Medals (Gallantry), 8 Nausena Medals (Devotion to Duty), 17 Vishisht Seva Medals.
- Total awardees: 51 Naval personnel.
🔄 Acquisitions & Mergers
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL) Acquires Colombo Dockyard (Sri Lanka):
- Acquisition: 51% stake for USD 52.96 mn (~₹452 cr) from Onomichi Dockyard (Japan).
- CDPLC → subsidiary of MDL.
- Strategic value: 4 dry docks, heavy engineering; enhances India’s maritime presence in IOR.
- MDL: Founded 1934; awarded Navratna PSU status in 2024.
- Acquisition: 51% stake for USD 52.96 mn (~₹452 cr) from Onomichi Dockyard (Japan).
🔬 Science & Technology
- Japan launches GOSAT-GW (Ibuki-GW) Satellite (June 2025): Climate monitoring satellite for CO₂, methane, water cycle. Data to be shared with NOAA, USA.
- Launched on 50th & final flight of H-2A rocket. Success rate 98% (49/50 launches). Past missions: SLIM (2024), Hayabusa2 (2014).
- H-2A replaced by H3 rocket (cheaper, heavier payloads). Developed by JAXA, operated by MHI.
🏎️ Sports
- Austrian Grand Prix 2025: Winner → Lando Norris (McLaren, UK) → his 3rd win of 2025 & 7th career F1 win.
- Venue: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria.
- Top 3: 1) Norris (McLaren, UK), 2) Piastri (McLaren, AUS), 3) Leclerc (Ferrari, Monaco).
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) retired on opening lap after crash.
- Total race distance: 71 laps, 307.236 km.
📅 Important Days
- World Allergy Week 2025: June 29 – July 5; Theme: “Anaphylaxis: A Preventable Threat.” Organized by World Allergy Organization (WAO).
- National Statistics Day (India, June 29): Marks P.C. Mahalanobis’ birth anniversary; Theme: “75 Years of NSS.” Launch of GoIStats App.
- Electricity Safety Day 2025 (June 26): Theme: “Smart Energy, Safe Nation.” Mascot Suraksha Shakti. Handbook on safety launched.
- International Day of Tropics (June 29): Declared by UNGA Resolution A/RES/70/267 (2016). First observed 2017.
- International Asteroid Day (June 30): UNGA Resolution A/71/492 (2016); proposed by Association of Space Explorers. First observed 2017.
- International Day of Parliamentarism (June 30, 2025): Theme: “Achieving Gender Equality, Action by Action.” Marks founding of IPU (1889).
🏞️ State News
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Hedging Desk in Pune (June 2025):
- Part of SMART Project.
- Initial crops: Cotton, Turmeric, Maize.
- Partners: NCDEX & NICR.
- Supported by World Bank.
- Part of SMART Project.