September 11, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 07, 2025

June 7, 2025
Which of the following statements about World Food Safety Day is/are correct?
1. It is jointly organized by FAO and WHO since 2019.
2. The 2025 theme is "Food Safety: Science in Action".
3. It is observed every year on 10th June.
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A

Observed annually on 7th June.

  • Objective: To raise awareness about food safety and highlight the importance of science-based approaches to reduce foodborne risks.
  • 2025 Theme: “Food Safety: Science in Action”
  • Organised By: Jointly by FAO and WHO since 2019
  • Significance: Emphasises the critical link between safe food, better health, and sustainable agriculture.
Lee Jae-myung, who was recently elected as the President of South Korea, previously served as:
  • (A) Prime Minister of South Korea
  • (B) Foreign Minister of South Korea
  • (C) Governor of Gyeonggi Province
  • (D) Mayor of Seoul
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Answer: C

Current Context : Lee Jae-myung , former Gyeonggi Province governor and Democratic Party leader has been elected President of South Korea with 49.42% votes..

Predecessor: Yoon Suk Yeol (impeached late 2024 for martial law decree).
Term: 5 years, single term limit.

Republic of Korea (South Korea)

  • Capital:
  • Population: Approximately 52 million (2025 estimate).
  • Government Type: Unitary presidential republic; president serves as both head of state and government.
  • Economy: 4th largest in Asia; key sectors include electronics (Samsung, LG), automotive (Hyundai, Kia), shipbuilding, and IT services.
Annalena Baerbock, appointed as the 80th UNGA President, hails from which country?
  • (A) France
  • (B) Germany
  • (C) Sweden
  • (D) Canada
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Answer: B

Current Context : Annalena Baerbock, a former German Foreign Minister will preside over the 80th UNGA session (9 September 2025–8 September 2026) as the first woman from Western European and Others Group (WEOG) and among the youngest ever.

ABOUT UNGA Presidency:

  • Rotation: By regional group; 80th session allotted to Western European and Others Group (WEOG).
  • Term: 9 September 2025–8 September 2026.
  • Significance:First woman from WEOG; among youngest UNGA presidents
  • Background:Born in 1980, educated at LSE (LLM)

About UN general assembly (UNGA)

  • Membership: 193 member states
  • Functions: Policy deliberation, adoption of UN budget, and global recommendations
  • Presidency: Rotates annually among 5 groups; elected via secret ballot
  • Historical Note: Baerbock becomes 5th woman ever to hold the post (first was Angie Brooks of Liberia in 1969).
Who has been appointed as the Director of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) in June 2025, and for what term?
  • (A) Nripendra Misra – 5 years
  • (B) Ashwani Lohani – 3 years
  • (C) Rajnath Singh – Permanent
  • (D) Ajit Doval – 2 years
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Answer: b

Current Context: On 4 June 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Ashwani Lohani—former CMD of Air India and ex-Chairman of the Railway Board—as the new Director of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) for a three-year term.

 

About

  • Profile: Former CMD of Air India and Chairman of Railway Board
  • Term: 3 years
  • PMML:
    • Established in 1966 (formerly Teen Murti Bhavan)
    • Preserves the legacy of Indian Prime Ministers through exhibitions and research
    • Autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture

Leadership:

  • President: PM Narendra Modi
  • Vice President: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
  • Executive Chair: Nripendra Misra
Consider the following pairs of crop and Clean Plant Centre location under the Clean Plant Programme:
1. Grapes – Nagpur
2. Oranges – Pune
3. Pomegranates – Solapur
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 3 only
  • (C) 1 and 2 only
  • (D) None
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Answer: b

Current Context : Recently, the union government has launched the ‘Clean Plant Programme’ at India’s first International Agri Hackathon (Pune) to provide disease-free planting material for grapes, oranges, and pomegranates from Maharashtra.

ABOUT

  • Objective: Ensure availability of certified, disease-free saplings to boost horticultural productivity and reduce crop losses.
  • Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (NAPFA) via the National Horticulture Board (NHB) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Key Components:

  • 9 Clean Plant Centres nationwide
  • 3 in Maharashtra: Pune (grapes), Nagpur (oranges), Solapur (pomegranates)
  • Subsidy: ₹3 crore (large nurseries), ₹1.5 crore (medium)
  • Output Target: 8 crore saplings per year
  • International Ties: Collaboration with Israel and Netherlands for tech transfer
The recently discovered 'yantraraj' (astrolabe) was unearthed at which of the following forts, known as the "Gibraltar of the East"?
  • (A) Pratapgad Fort
  • (B) Sinhagad Fort
  • (C) Raigad Fort
  • (D) Shivneri Fort
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Answer: c

Current Context

The Archaeological Survey of India and Raigad Development Authority joint excavations unearthed a ‘yantraraj’ (astrolabe) at Raigad Fort—Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s 17th-century capital.

About

  • Location: Raigad district, Maharashtra; Western Ghats
  • Height: 4,449 ft above sea level
  • History:
    • Built by Chandraraoji More, captured by Shivaji in 1656
    • Declared Maratha capital in 1674; Shivaji’s coronation site
    • British looted and destroyed it in 1818
  • Architectural Layout:
    • Defensive Design: Multiple ramparts, bastions (e.g., Khoob Ladha Burj, Hirkani Buruj), and gates (e.g., Chitta Darwaja, Maha Darwaja).
    • Key Structures:
      • Ganga Sagar Lake: Artificial reservoir within the fort.
      • Ranivasa: Queen’s quarters (six rooms).
      • Nagarkhana Darwaja: Gate facing the royal durbar hall.
    • Nickname: “Gibraltar of the East” for its strategic impregnable position.
Consider the following statements regarding the Chenab Rail Bridge:
1. It connects the Pir Panjal and Zanskar ranges directly.
2. The bridge’s main arch span is the largest of its type in India.
3. It is part of the project that completes rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 2 and 3 only
  • (B) 1 and 2 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
Show Answer

Answer: a

Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge—the world’s highest railway arch bridge at 359 m above the Chenab River—completing the 272 km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) and finally integrating the Kashmir Valley with India’s national railway network.

About Bridge 

  • Height & Length:
    • Deck height: 359 m above the riverbed—taller than the Eiffel Tower (~324 m).
    • Total length: 1,315 m; main arch span: 467 m—the largest arch span in India.
  • Design & Materials:
    • Type: Steel–concrete deck arch bridge.
    • Steel Usage: ~28,000 tonnes; Concrete: ~66,000 m³ for piers, arch ribs, and deck.
    • Prefabrication: 93 deck segments assembled on-site using specialized jigs.

About Chenab River

  • Originates in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Flows southwest through the Kishtwar region, then enters Jammu and Kashmir before merging with the Jhelum River.
  • Geographical Significance:
    • Cuts through the Greater Himalayan range, creating deep gorges—one of which is spanned by the Chenab Rail Bridge.
    • Waters utilized for irrigation, fisheries, and several hydropower projects (e.g., Salal, Baglihar).
Consider the following regarding the USISPF Global Leadership Award:
1. It is awarded annually by a non-governmental Indo–US strategic forum.
2. It only recognizes individuals from the corporate sector.
3. Kumar Mangalam Birla received the award for deepening economic ties and investments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 1 and 3 only
  • (C) 2 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: b

Current Context : At the VIII USISPF Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., Kumar Mangalam Birla was honoured with the prestigious Global Leadership Award for his role in expanding U.S. investments, job creation, and deepening U.S.–India economic ties.

About Award

  • Presented By:S.–India Strategic Partnership Forum
  • Criteria: Cross-border investment, innovation, job creation
  • Other 2025 Awardees: Arvind Krishna (IBM), Toshiaki Higashihara (Hitachi)
  • About Kumar Mangalam Birla: Chairman, Aditya Birla Group; has driven ~$15 billion in U.S. investments across manufacturing, metals, and telecom, generating substantial U.S. employment.
Which of the following is/are features of the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana launched in Himachal Pradesh?
1. Plantation of fruit-bearing trees on degraded lands
2. Participation of SHGs and Mahila Mandals
3. Women appointed as Van Mitras
4. Funded by World Bank
Options
  • (A) 1, 2 and 3 only
  • (B) 2, 3 and 4 only
  • (C) 1 and 4 only
  • (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Show Answer

Answer: A

Current Context: Recently, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana in Hamirpur, focusing on increasing green cover by planting fruit-bearing trees on degraded forest lands while generating rural employment.

About

  • Objective: Plantation of fruit-bearing trees on degraded forest land
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Implementation: Through SHGs, Mahila/Yuvak Mandals; mobile app tracking
  • Women Empowerment: Women to be appointed as ‘Van Mitras’
  • Corporate Participation:
    • Ambuja Group: 25 ha
    • Adani Foundation & UltraTech Cement: 10 ha each
  • Alignment: Linked with Green Adoption Scheme

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