International Affairs
Q: Which two countries agreed to a ceasefire in late June 2025, impacting oil prices globally?
A: Iran and Israel.
Q: Which city hosted the NATO Summit in June 2025?
A: The Hague, Netherlands.
Q: What defense spending target did NATO countries agree to in June 2025?
A: 5% of their GDP.
Q: Which country held its general elections on June 9, 2025?
A: Poland.
Q: Who won the presidential election in South Korea in June 2025?
A: Han Dong-hoon.
Q: What G7 nation announced new sanctions on Russian oil in June 2025?
A: The United States.
Q: Which Asian country deployed naval assets to monitor the Taiwan Strait in June 2025?
A: Japan.
Q: Which organization criticized China over treatment of Uyghur Muslims in June 2025?
A: United Nations Human Rights Council.
Q: Which European country dissolved parliament for early elections in June 2025?
A: France.
Q: What African country faced a nationwide internet blackout due to protests in June 2025?
A: Sudan.
National Affairs (India)
Q: What was the name of the Air India flight that crashed in June 2025?
A: Air India Flight 171.
Q: From which Indian city did Air India Flight 171 depart?
A: Ahmedabad.
Q: What is the name of the evacuation operation India conducted in June 2025?
A: Operation Sindhu.
Q: How many Indian nationals were evacuated under Operation Sindhu?
A: Over 3,170.
Q: What did the RBI decide about the repo rate in its June 2025 monetary policy meeting?
A: Kept it unchanged at 6.5%.
Q: Which Indian state faced severe floods in mid-June 2025?
A: Assam.
Q: Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India as of June 2025?
A: Rajiv Kumar.
Q: In June 2025, India signed a defense technology sharing agreement with which country?
A: United States.
Q: Which Indian city hosted the Global Tech Expo in June 2025?
A: Bengaluru.
Q: What was launched by PM Modi on June 21, 2025, to promote yoga worldwide?
A: International Yoga Digital Platform.
Science & Technology
Q: Which space probe captured the first images of the Sun’s south pole in June 2025?
A: Solar Orbiter.
Q: Which observatory revealed “first light” images of the Virgo Cluster in June 2025?
A: Vera Rubin Observatory.
Q: Which Indian startup launched the reusable spaceplane Agni-X in June 2025?
A: Agnikul Cosmos.
Q: What new feature was launched by OpenAI in June 2025 for developers?
A: Voice-to-code assistant.
Q: Which major smartphone brand launched its foldable AI phone “FlexAI” in June 2025?
A: Samsung.
Q: What major upgrade was added to Google Bard in June 2025?
A: Live translation in 50+ languages.
Q: Which private Indian company announced a Mars probe for 2026 in June 2025?
A: Skyroot Aerospace.
Q: What type of vaccine received approval in India in June 2025 for dengue?
A: mRNA-based vaccine.
Q: Which tech billionaire announced a solar-powered AI city in Nevada in June 2025?
A: Elon Musk.
Q: What milestone did ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission achieve in June 2025?
A: 300 days of operation on the Moon.
Economy & Finance
Q: What GDP growth forecast did S&P Global Ratings give India for FY26 in June 2025?
A: 7.2%.
Q: What was India’s inflation rate reported for May 2025, released in June?
A: 4.8%.
Q: Which Indian bank launched India’s first AI-powered credit advisory system in June 2025?
A: HDFC Bank.
Q: Which country overtook Germany as the world’s 3rd largest economy, as per June 2025 IMF data?
A: India.
Q: What was the global crude oil price average after the ceasefire announcement in late June 2025?
A: Below $73 per barrel.
Q: Which payment app crossed 1 billion monthly transactions in India in June 2025?
A: PhonePe.
Q: What company was listed as India’s most valuable by market cap in June 2025?
A: Reliance Industries.
Q: What major decision did the US Fed take in June 2025 about interest rates?
A: Paused further hikes due to inflation drop.
Q: Which cryptocurrency reached a 6-month high in June 2025?
A: Bitcoin.
Q: What Asian economy faced a stock market crash due to political unrest in June 2025?
A: Thailand.
Environment & Society
Q: What major climate event was observed globally on June 5, 2025?
A: World Environment Day.
Q: What was the theme for World Environment Day 2025?
A: Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience.
Q: Which Indian state saw a cloudburst affecting over 2,000 people in June 2025?
A: Himachal Pradesh.
Q: What did the Global Peace Index 2025 rank India in terms of peacefulness?
A: 126th out of 163.
Q: Which country was ranked the most peaceful in the 2025 Global Peace Index?
A: Iceland.
Q: Which Indian NGO won the UN Land Hero Award in June 2025?
A: SayTrees Environmental Trust.
Q: What World Bank initiative did India join in June 2025 to support coastal resilience?
A: Blue Carbon Partnership.
Q: Which UN campaign was launched on June 17 for Desertification and Drought Day?
A: “United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future.”
Q: What is the name of India’s initiative launched in June 2025 to promote rainwater harvesting?
A: Jal Suraksha Abhiyan 2.0.
Q: Which Indian city became the first to achieve zero open dumping in June 2025?
A: Indore.
Sports & Culture
Q: When is International Olympic Day celebrated annually?
A: June 23.
Q: What major update did Lionel Messi share on his birthday in June 2025?
A: A video thanking fans and hinting at his farewell match.
Q: Which team won the ICC T20 World Cup 2025 in June?
A: England.
Q: Who was the Player of the Tournament in the ICC T20 World Cup 2025?
A: Jos Buttler.
Q: Where was the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2025 held?
A: Barbados.
Q: Which Indian cricketer announced retirement from T20s after the World Cup in June 2025?
A: Rohit Sharma.
Q: What is the venue of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 announced in June?
A: United States.
Q: Which country won the FIH Hockey Pro League final in June 2025?
A: Netherlands.
Q: Which female Indian athlete qualified for Paris 2024 Olympics via wild card in June 2025?
A: Anju Devi (400m hurdles).
Q: What Bollywood film released in June 2025 broke box office records?
A: Suryaputra, starring Hrithik Roshan.
Important Days & Observances
Q: What is celebrated on June 5 every year?
A: World Environment Day.
Q: What is the significance of June 14?
A: World Blood Donor Day.
Q: What is observed on June 20?
A: World Refugee Day.
Q: When is International Day of Yoga celebrated?
A: June 21.
Q: What is the theme of International Day of Yoga 2025?
A: “Yoga for Harmony with Nature”.
Q: What is the date for World Music Day?
A: June 21.
Q: What is observed on June 12 globally?
A: World Day Against Child Labour.
Q: When is United Nations Public Service Day observed?
A: June 23.
Q: Which UN Day focuses on land restoration and is celebrated on June 17?
A: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
Q: What is celebrated on June 7 related to health?
A: World Food Safety Day.
Miscellaneous & India-specific Updates
Q: Who was appointed as India’s new Ambassador to the U.S. in June 2025?
A: Sanjeev Bansal.
Q: What Indian state topped the SDG Index 2025 released in June?
A: Kerala.
Q: What new digital policy was launched by the Indian government in June 2025?
A: Digital Bharat Mission 2.0.
Q: Which state in India banned single-use plastic completely in June 2025?
A: Tamil Nadu.
Q: Which metro city became 100% solar-powered for public transport in June 2025?
A: Pune.
Q: What is the name of the new indigenous vaccine launched in India for RSV in June 2025?
A: RespiVac.
Q: Who became the first Indian to win the Global AI Ethics Award in June 2025?
A: Dr. Nandini Rao.
Q: What new defense command center was inaugurated by India in June 2025?
A: Tri-Services Arctic Command.
Q: What city hosted the G20 Digital Ministers’ Meeting in June 2025?
A: Hyderabad.
Q: Which Indian company announced the launch of India’s first AI chip in June 2025?
A: Tata Elxsi.
Education & Innovation
Q: Which Indian university ranked in the top 100 globally in June 2025 QS Rankings?
A: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore.
Q: What ed-tech initiative was launched by the Indian government in June 2025 for tribal students?
A: e-Gurukul for Tribal Talent.
Q: What AI-powered learning platform was launched by CBSE in June 2025?
A: CBSE-AI LearnHub.
Q: Which exam replaced NEET UG in India starting June 2025?
A: AIME (All India Medical Entrance).
Q: What startup won India’s National Innovation Award 2025 for EdTech in June?
A: LearnSphere.
Q: Which Indian city hosted the Global EdTech Summit in June 2025?
A: New Delhi.
Q: Which country signed an MoU with India in June 2025 to set up a joint university in Ladakh?
A: Germany.
Q: Which online platform crossed 200 million users in India as of June 2025?
A: Byju’s.
Q: What new education policy was unveiled in June 2025?
A: NEP+25 focusing on skilling and AI learning.
Q: What language was added as a compulsory option for central schools in June 2025?
A: Sanskrit.
Defense & Security
Q: What new missile system was tested by DRDO successfully in June 2025?
A: Agni Prime II.
Q: Which country conducted joint naval exercises with India in the Arabian Sea in June 2025?
A: France.
Q: What was launched by India for cybersecurity training in June 2025?
A: Cyber Rakshak Program.
Q: Who is the current Chief of Army Staff as of June 2025?
A: General Upendra Dwivedi.
Q: Which Indian state will host the 2025 Defense Expo?
A: Gujarat.
Q: Which major terrorist attack was foiled in Jammu & Kashmir in June 2025?
A: Pulwama 2.0 plot.
Q: What new cybersecurity law was passed in India in June 2025?
A: National Data Protection & Cybersecurity Act 2025.
Q: What drone defense system was introduced by India in June 2025?
A: Trinetra Anti-Drone Shield.
Q: Which agency launched India’s first cyber intelligence grid in June 2025?
A: National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO).
Q: What initiative was launched to modernize India’s police forces in June 2025?
A: Smart Policing Mission 2.0.