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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025
World Wind Day, observed annually on 15 June, is primarily aimed at:
  • (A) Promoting international solar power cooperation
  • (B) Celebrating wind energy's contribution to sustainable energy systems
  • (C) Honouring workers in the wind energy sector
  • (D) Commemorating the invention of wind turbines
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Answer: B

  • Observed globally on 15 June
  • Aim : to celebrate wind energy’s role in decarbonising economies, creating jobs, and reshaping energy systems.
  • Organisers: Global Wind Energy Council and World Wind Energy Association, endorsed by the United Nations.
World Father’s Day in 2025 falls on which date?
  • (A) 14 June
  • (B) 15 June
  • (C) 16 June
  • (D) 17 June
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Answer: B

  • Falls on the third Sunday of June; in 2025 it is on 15 June,
  • Aim : to honour fathers and paternal bonds.
  • Origins: First celebrated in the United States in 1910; gradually adopted by countries worldwide.
Consider the following provisions related to taxation of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) in India:
1. A flat 30% tax is applicable on all income from transfer of VDAs.
2. A 1% TDS is deducted on every VDA transfer between Indian residents.
3. Losses from VDAs can be set off against income from other sources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • (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

Current Context : The Central Board of Direct Taxes is intensifying oversight of tax evasion and laundering via Virtual Digital Assets, such as cryptocurrencies, under provisions introduced by the Finance Act, 2022.

ABOUT VIRTUAL DIGITAL ASSET TAXATION

  • Definition: Virtual Digital Assets are assets expressed in digital form that use blockchain or cryptographic technology for recording ownership and transactions.
  • Tax Provisions:
    • A flat thirty percent tax on gains arising from transfers of Virtual Digital Assets.
    • A one percent tax deducted at source on each transfer of Virtual Digital Assets between residents.
  • Compliance Approach:
    • Non‑intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (“nudge”) philosophy by the Central Board of Direct Taxes to encourage voluntary disclosure of undeclared Virtual Digital Asset income.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz considered one of the world’s most critical maritime choke points?
1. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea via the Gulf of Oman.
2. Over 20% of the world's petroleum liquids pass through it daily.
3. It serves as a direct trade route between China and Europe.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
  • (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

Current Context : Recent tensions in the Middle East have spotlighted the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil passes.

ABOUT STRAIT OF HORMUZ

  • Location: Between Oman (Musandam Peninsula) to the south and Iran to the north.
  • Connectivity: Links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
  • Oil Transit: Approximately 21 million barrels per day (~21 % of global petroleum liquids) in 2022.
  • Geopolitical Importance:
    • Vital for Middle East exports; potential disruptions can spike global oil prices.
    • Subject of naval patrols and security agreements by littoral and foreign navies.
With reference to aircraft accident investigation in India, consider the following statements:
1. The black box is always placed in the cockpit for easy access.
2. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau was created under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
3. India investigates civil aviation accidents under the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • (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: B

Current Context : After the Air India Boeing 787 accident at Ahmedabad on 14 June 2025, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureaure covered the aircraft’s black box for a detailed investigation.

ABOUT BLACK BOX

  • Components:
    • Flight Data Recorder – logs flight parameters such as speed, altitude, and engine performance.
    • Cockpit Voice Recorder – captures cockpit audio, including pilot conversations, alarms, and ambient sounds.
  • Design & Placement:
    • Encased in bright‑orange steel or titanium for high visibility and impact resistance.
    • Installed in the tail section of the aircraft, where crash forces are minimal.

ABOUT AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BUREAU

  • Established: 2012, as an attached office under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
  • Mandate:
    • Investigate all civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents involving aircraft with an all‑up weight above 2,250 kg or turbojet propulsion, under the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017.
    • Fulfil India’s obligations under Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, 1944.
Consider the following statements about “Mayday” in aviation communication:
1. The term “Mayday” is derived from the French phrase meaning “help me.”
2. It is used only in maritime emergencies and not aviation.
3. It must be repeated three times to distinguish it as a genuine emergency call.
Which of the 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 : During the 14 June 2025 Air India flight crash at Ahmedabad, pilots issued a Mayday distress call to Air Traffic Control, triggering immediate emergency response.

ABOUT MAYDAY

  • Origin: Coined circa 1923 by radio officer Frederick Stanley Mockford as the phonetic of French m’aider (“help me”).
  • Adoption: Formalised in 1927 by the International Radiotelegraph Convention alongside Morse SOS.
  • Usage: Declared by repeating “Mayday” three times to signal life‑threatening emergencies in aviation and maritime contexts.
According to UNHCR’s Global Trends Report 2024, what percentage of forcibly displaced people are children?
  • (A) 25%
  • (B) 33%
  • (C) 40%
  • (D) 50%
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Answer: c

Current Context : The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees released its Global Trends Report: Forced Displacement in 2024, showing a record 123.2 million people forcibly displaced worldwide.

ABOUT FORCED DISPLACEMENT

  • Definition: People compelled to flee homes due to persecution, conflict, violence, human‑rights violations or disasters.
  • Numbers at End‑2024:
    • 2 million forcibly displaced globally.
    • 40 percent are children.
    • Top nationalities: Sudanese, Syrian, Afghan, Ukrainian (together > 33 percent).
  • Internally Displaced Persons:
    • 5 million remained within their own countries.
  • Key Challenges:
    • Food insecurity from disrupted livelihoods and camp logistics.
    • Public‑expenditure shocks burdening host governments.
    • Social tensions over scarce resources.
    • Unemployment for informal, low‑skilled, young and female workers in host areas.
  • Major Initiatives:
    • Global Compact for Migration (2018): Non‑binding framework for safe, orderly migration.
    • Global Program on Forced Displacement (2009) by the World Bank: Supports development responses to displacement.
  • About United Nations High Commissioner (UNHCR)
    • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
    • Established: 1950 by United Nations General Assembly.
    • Mandate: Protect rights and ensure well‑being of refugees and displaced persons.
    • Awards: Nobel Peace Prize in 1954 and 1981.
With reference to the Servants of India Society, consider the following statements:
1. It was founded to train Indians for selfless public service.
2. It was formed as a political wing of the Indian National Congress.
3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was its founding member and guided Mahatma Gandhi in his early political life.
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 : India marked the 120th anniversary of the Servants of India Society, founded in 1905 to promote selfless public service.

ABOUT SERVANTS OF INDIA SOCIETY

  • Founders: Gopal Krishna Gokhale, G.  Devadhar, A. V. Patwardhan, N. A. Dravid in Pune, Bombay Presidency.
  • Mission: Train young Indians for social service, civic engagement, and national betterment.
  • Nature: Non‑political, non‑sectarian volunteer organisation.
  • Legacy: Mentored Mahatma Gandhi; influenced India’s reform and independence movements.

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