June 27, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on:
  • (A) 1 June
  • (B) 15 July
  • (C) 26 June
  • (D) 5 May
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Answer: C

Observed every year on 26 June,

  • Aim : To promote awareness of the harmful effects of drug abuse and encourages action for a drug-free society.
  • Established by the United Nations General Assembly.
  • Aims to strengthen global cooperation against illicit drug trafficking and abuse.
Which of the following days is observed to support the victims of torture worldwide?
  • (A) 12 December
  • (B) 26 June
  • (C) 10 October
  • (D) 1 July
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Answer: B

Commemorated every year on 26 June

  • Objective : this day is dedicated to the eradication of torture and the support of victims
  • Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on 12 December 1997.
  • Focuses on the effective functioning of the Convention Against Torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.
Consider the following statements regarding the Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2025:
1. India ranked 99th out of 193 countries.
2. The SDG Index (SDGi) is computed using 17 indicators across 17 goals.
3. Finland topped the index followed by Sweden and Denmark.
Which of the statements given above 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

India achieved milestone by securing a position among the top 100 countries in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index.

  • This ranking is part of the Sustainable Development Report, which evaluates the progress of nations in achieving the 17 SDGs established in 2015.
  • India ranks 99th out of 193 countries, scoring 67 points.

Relevant data of SDR  2025

  • India’s Rank:99th out of 167 countries on the SDGi with a score of 67, marking India’s first entry into the top 100 (up from 109th in 2024).
  • Comparisons:China 49th (74.4); USA 44th (75.2).
  • Global Leaders:Finland (1st), Sweden (2nd), Denmark (3rd)—19 of the top 20 are European.
  • Regional Movers:East & South Asia exhibit the fastest SDG advance since 2015, driven by socioeconomic gains (e.g., poverty reduction, education).
  • Service Access Gains:Strong improvements in mobile broadband (SDG 9), electricity access (SDG 7), internet use (SDG 9), underfive mortality (SDG 3), and neonatal mortality (SDG 3).
  • Setbacks:Five targets have regressed since 2015—obesity rate (SDG 2), press freedom (SDG 16), sustainable nitrogen management (SDG 2), biodiversity (Red List Index, SDG 15), and corruption perception (SDG 16).
  • Multilateralism Ranking:Barbados (1), Jamaica (2), Trinidad & Tobago (3) top the list of countries most committed to UN multilateralism; among G20, Brazil leads at 25th, and among OECD Chile ranks highest at 7th.

About the Sustainable Development Report 2025

  • Publisher:UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
  • Scope:Tracks 17 goals via 106 indicators; leverages over 200,000 datapoints.
  • Innovations:
  • SDG Index (SDGi):One composite score per country.
  • Spillover Index:Measures how national policies affect other nations’ SDG progress.
  • Purpose:Complements official UN indicators and Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) by offering independent rankings, timeseries analyses (2000–2025), and policy recommendations on financing and institutional reforms.
Which of the following correctly describes the Committee on Estimates? 
  • (A) A committee of Rajya Sabha that scrutinises demand for grants. 
  • (B) A statutory committee under the Ministry of Finance. 
  • (C) A Lok Sabha committee with members elected through proportional representation. 
  • (D) An advisory committee constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution.
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Answer: C

Current Context: June 2025 marks 75 years since the Committee on Estimates was formed in 1950, celebrated by a national conference in Mumbai presided over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

 ABOUT COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES

  • Established: 1950 under Lok Sabha’s Rules of Procedure.
  • Composition: 30 Lok Sabha members elected annually via proportional representation; ministers ineligible.
  • Chairperson: Appointed by the Lok Sabha Speaker for a one-year term.
  • Functions:
    •  Review budget estimates for economy and efficiency
    • Suggest alternative policies and improvements
    • Recommend format of parliamentary estimates
    • Submit reports to Lok Sabha; ministries must respond within 6 months.
  • Significance: Largest financial oversight committee; has submitted over 1,000 reports influencing public policy in sectors like EVs, health, and defence.
With reference to the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP), consider the following statements:
1. Gujarat became the first state to implement ABP under a state-led model.
2. The program uses IP-MPLS ring topology to provide internet.
3. It aims to provide a minimum 10 Mbps FTTH connection to rural households.
Which of the statements given above 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: A

Current Context: Gujarat became the first state to implement the Amended BharatNet Program under a state-led model, with ₹5,631 crore approved for rollout and ten-year O&M.

 ABOUT AMENDED BHARATNET PROGRAM

  • Genesis: Original BharatNet scheme for rural broadband; ABP approved in 2023 to improve delivery.
  • Gujarat Pilot: Quadripartite MoU with central, state govt, BSNL & GFGNL; covers 14,287 GP hubs & 3,895 villages.
  • Network Design: Ring topology optical-fibre network using IP-MPLS; routers at block and GP levels.
  • Service Standards: ≥25 Mbps FTTH; 98% uptime; rural Wi‑Fi & institutional connections.
  • O&M: 10-year operations and maintenance commitment under BharatNet Udyami model.
  • Significance: Enables digital governance, rural connectivity, and inclusion across states.
Consider the following statements regarding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs):
1. SMRs are large-scale power plants based on heavy water technology.
2. Bihar is one of the states selected under the ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission.
3. SMRs allow for scalable deployment and improved safety features.
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: B

Current Context: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced Centre’s approval to establish Bihar’s first nuclear power plant under India’s new Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-based Nuclear Energy Mission.

ABOUT SMR-BASED NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

  • Mission: Part of ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission initiated in Union Budget 2025‑26.
  • Technology: SMRs are compact, modular reactors offering safety, cost-effectiveness, and scalable deployment.
  • Site: Bihar among six states selected; specific location and capacity being finalised; plant will use Phulwaria Dam waters.
  • Significance: Addresses regional power deficits, energy security, and clean energy transition; supports Centre’s “power-for-all” goals.
  • Support: Centre committed to full support; follows Bihar’s formal request.
The Shaktipeeth Expressway, recently approved for land acquisition, aims to connect which two major locations?
  • (A) Nagpur and Mumbai
  • (B) Pune and Nashik
  • (C) Nagpur and Goa
  • (D) Aurangabad and Kolhapur
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Answer: C

Current Context: Maharashtra Cabinet approved ₹20,787 crore for land acquisition to expedite the 802 km Nagpur–Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, though farmer opposition continues.

 ABOUT SHAKTIPEETH EXPRESSWAY

  • Length & Route:6 km access-controlled highway from Pavnar (Wardha) to Patradevi (Sindhudurg) linking 12 districts.
  • Purpose: Connects Shakti Peethas and pilgrimage sites (e.g., Mahur, Tuljapur, Pandharpur); reduces travel time from ~18 hrs to ~8
  • Budget: ₹20,787 crore for land acquisition, with ₹12,000 crore HUDCO loan; project cost estimated around ₹84,000 crore.
  • Implementing Agency: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC); designed like the Samruddhi Corridor.
Which of the following are correct about the NAVYA initiative?
1. It focuses on skill development for girls aged 18–25 years.
2. It includes vocational training in non-traditional sectors like drone tech and CCTV.
3. It is jointly launched by the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Rural Development.
Select the correct answer:
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) 2 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B

Current Context: The central government launched NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) in Sonbhadra, UP, as a joint pilot by MWCD & MSDE aimed at skill-building in [16‑18]-year-old girls.

 ABOUT NAVYA INITIATIVE

  • Target Group: Girls aged 16–18 with Class 10 qualification; focus on aspirational and North-Eastern districts.
  • Ministries: Collaborative effort of Ministry of Women & Child Development and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
  • Training Focus: Vocational training in non-traditional sectors—graphic design, telecom, drone tech, solar PV, CCTV, smartphone assembly.
  • Coverage: Pilot phase in 27 districts across 19 states, including aspirational regions.
  • Objectives: Empower girls with skills, build confidence and self-reliance, support economic independence, promote gender parity in emerging fields.

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