Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 28, 2025

June 28, 2025

National Statistics Day, observed annually on 29 June, commemorates which of the following personalities?

(A) D.R. Gadgil
(B) V.K.R.V. Rao
(C) P.C. Mahalanobis
(D) R.A. Fisher

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Answer: C

Celebrated annually on 29 June

Aim : to promote the value of statistics in policy and everyday life, marking the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (P.C Mahalanobis) .
Established: 2007 by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

Which of the following best describes the significance of the International Day of the Tropics?

(A) To mark the Earth’s equinox
(B) To celebrate countries located near the Arctic Circle
(C) To highlight issues faced by tropical regions
(D) To commemorate tropical biodiversity extinction

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Answer: C

Celebrated annually on 29 June

Aim : To highlight the importance and challenges of tropical regions.
Declared: 2016 by the UN General Assembly
Importance: Tropics cover 40 % of Earth’s surface, host nearly 80 % of biodiversity and over half of the global under‑5 population.
Focus: Raise awareness of conservation, sustainable development, climate resilience, and socio-economic issues in tropical zones.

Consider the following statements about Salkhan Fossil Park:
1. It contains fossils dating back approximately 1.4 billion years.
2. It is located near the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary in Bihar.
3. It has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List in 2025.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) All of the above

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Answer: B

Current Context: Salkhan fossil park Added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in June 2025—step toward formal nomination.

ABOUT SALKHAN FOSSIL PARK

Location: Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh; covering area. 15 km from Robertsganj; spans ~25 hectares near Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.
Geological Significance: Contains stromatolites (~1.4 billion years old) — fossilised cyanobacteria marking early oxygenation of the planet.
Scientific Value: Offers rare window into Precambrian era (~85 % of Earth’s history) via domal, columnar, stratiform stromatolite varieties.
UNESCO Status: Entry in Tentative List (June 2025); dossier under preparation, with full inscription expected by 2026–27.

The International Potato Centre, whose South Asia Regional Centre was recently approved in India, was originally established in:

(A) Peru
(B) Kenya
(C) Mexico
(D) Philippines

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Answer: A

Current Context: Union Cabinet approved establishment of the South Asia Regional Centre (SARC) of CIP in Agra with ₹111.5 crore funding.

ABOUT CIP

Background: Founded in 1971 (Lima, Peru) to advance potato, sweetpotato, and Andean tuber research globally.
Mission: Develop climate-adaptive seeds, pest-management techniques, post-harvest improvements, farmer training to boost food security and incomes.

Which of the following technologies is integral to India’s new e-Passport system?

(A) QR Code encryption
(B) Blockchain storage
(C) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip
(D) Optical character recognition

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Answer: C

Current Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar rolled out biometric e‑passports nationally under Passport Seva Programme 2.0 during Passport Seva Divas (June 24–25).

ABOUT E‑PASSPORT

Definition: Traditional passport book with embedded RFID chip/antenna storing biometrics (photo, fingerprints, DOB), encrypted via PKI.
Rollout: Pilot since April 2024 in 13 cities (Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Goa, etc.); nationwide by mid‑2025 with enhanced tech (mPassport Police App, new centers).
Benefits: Strengthens border security, speeds immigration, prevents forgery, aligns with ICAO standards; older passports remain valid until expiry.

In June 2025, Neeraj Chopra won the Ostrava Golden Spike event held in which country?

(A) Poland
(B) Germany
(C) Czech Republic
(D) France

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Answer: C

Current Context: On 25 June 2025, Neeraj Chopra won the Ostrava Golden Spike javelin title in Czech Republic with a throw of 85.29 m—his second major win within a week.

ABOUT ATHLETIC TRIUMPH

Event: Ostrava Golden Spike meeting, part of the European athletics circuit.
Performance:29 m throw—second win after Paris Diamond League (88.16 m).
Coach:Mentored by Czech javelin legend Jan Železný.
Significance:Maintains peak form ahead of major global competitions, reaffirms India’s growing presence in international track and field.

Which of the following communities in Himachal Pradesh was granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status in 2023?

(A) Gaddi
(B) Hattee
(C) Kinnaura
(D) Pangwala

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Answer: B

Current Context: A detailed caste census in Himachal Pradesh will begin in 2026, prioritising snow-bound regions, with full-scale rollout in 2027.

ABOUT CASTE CENSUS

Demography:Population ~7.756 million; SCs ~25%, OBCs ~13.5%, STs ~5.71%. 57 SC castes recognised; Hattee community granted ST status in 2023.
Methodology:State employees (teachers, anganwadi workers) to conduct door-to-door surveys using digital tools; data validated via official records.
Legal Dispute:High Court stayed Hattee ST notification; hearing expected July 2027—outcome may influence census methodology.
Importance:Enables evidence-driven policies on reservation, welfare, and inclusive development tailored to state demographics.

The primary meteorological cause of cloudbursts, especially in hilly areas like Himachal Pradesh, is:

(A) Jet stream divergence
(B) Orographic lifting
(C) Sea breeze convergence
(D) Low pressure troughs in mid-latitudes

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Answer: B

Current Context: Cloudburst-triggered flash floods in Kullu and Kangra have resulted in multiple deaths, missing persons, and widespread damage as monsoon begins.

ABOUT CLOUD BURST

Definition: Sudden, intense rainfall (>100 mm/hr) over small areas (~20–30 sq km), usually in hilly terrain.
Cause: Orographic lift—warm, moist air rises over mountains, cools, and precipitates heavily.