June

Question 1

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India (GoI), inaugurated the ____________Portal at Ayush Bhawan, New Delhi (Delhi).

Answer 1

‘AyushSuraksha‘

• This portal is a centralized digital platform for reporting and monitoring misleading advertisements (Ads) and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) related to Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy medicines and services.
• The portal was developed with technical support from the Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) based Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and is aligned with the National Pharmacovigilance Program.

Question 2

Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary of New Delhi (Delhi) based Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Chairman of New Delhi (Delhi) based Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at _________, to enhance India’s indigenous quantum capabilities for strategic and defence applications.

Answer 2

Metcalfe House, New Delhi (Delhi)

• QTRC is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced experimental setups to facilitate research and development in critical quantum domains such as quantum communication, sensing, and timekeeping.
• QTRC, spearheaded by the Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), aligns with India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), aiming to develop sovereign capabilities in quantum technologies and reduce dependency on foreign systems.
• The facility is envisioned as a T-Hub (Thematic Hub) under NQM, fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and government for quantum innovation.

Question 2

Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister (CM) of Goa announced that the state of Goa has officially achieved 100% literacy rate under the Government of India (GoI)’s flagship initiative, _________ which is also known as New India Literacy Programme (NILP).

• This announcement was made on the occasion of Goa’s 39th Statehood Day (May 30, 2025) celebrations held at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Panaji in Goa.
• This marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards achieving the goal of 100% literacy by 2030, as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).

Answer 2

Understanding for Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS)-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

Question 3

4 countries namely, ________ were recognised by WHO for their exemplary efforts in eliminating industrially Produced Trans fats (iTFA) from their national food supplies.

• With this, total number of countries validated for eliminating iTFA increases to 9, including Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand (which were recognised by WHO in 2024).

Answer 3

Austria, Norway, Oman and Singapore

• WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presented the WHO validation certificates for 2025 to these countries during the WHA 78.

Question 4

_______ and ________ were recognised with the WHO DG Special Recognition Award for 2025 as part of the World No-Tobacco Day 2025 (May 31), in recognition of its exceptional efforts in tobacco control.

Answer 4

Mauritius and Maldives

Question 5

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China based Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East (APAC &MID) released its latest ‘Air Connectivity Ranking 2024’. As per the report, _________, ranked 1st in Air Connectivity in 2024.

• Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), located in New Delhi (Delhi) and designated by the airport code DEL, was ranked ______ on the list of hub airports with strong connectivity leadership for 2024.

Answer 5

Dubai International Airport topped (DXB), located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

10th

The 2025 edition of the report also features a newly introduced ‘Hub Connectivity Index’, in which Dubai International Airport (DXB) secured the top position.

Question 6

the President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the __________ to 15 outstanding nursing professionals at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi, recognising their exceptional service and dedication in strengthening public healthcare delivery across India.

Answer 6

National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025

Question 7

_______, leader of the Democratic Alliance (AD) Party has been appointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of Portugal, following the legislative elections held on May 18, 2025.

Answer 7

Luis Filipe Montenegro Cardoso de Morais Esteves

Question 8

Montreal (Canada) based World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)’s Foundation Board, in a virtual meeting, re-elected _______ as independent President, and _______ as Vice President (VP), for a third and final three-year term.

• Their tenure will begin on January 1, 2026, till December 31, 2028.

Answer 8

Witold Banka ;

Yang Yang

• Witold Banka received 36 votes in favour, Yang Yang was unanimously selected.

Question 9

Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Tata Chemicals announced the appointment of_________ as Chairman with effect from May 30, 2025, success

Answer 9

S Padmanabhan

Question 10

Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS) is a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group announced appointment of ________ as its new Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and _________ as the new Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with immediate effect.

Answer 10

Venkatesh Korla ;

Mahesh Kumar Nutalapati

Question 11

China National Space Administration (CNSA) has launched _________ spacecraft, a robotic probe from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan Province, China, as part of its mission to retrieve samples from pristine asteroid.

• The Long March 3B (LM-3B) rocket of China carried the spacecraft, which will approach the small near-earth asteroid 2016HO3, 10 million miles away

Answer 11

Tianwen-2

Question 12

New Delhi (Delhi)-based Penguin Random House India, published “Indira Gandhi and the Years That Transformed India”, a comprehensive political biography authored by __________.

• This book delves into the political journey of Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only female Prime Minister (PM), highlighting the significant transformations in India during her tenure.

Answer 12

Srinath Raghavan

Question 13

May 30

Answer 13

World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day is observed across the globe on 30th May to raise awareness about MS, a chronic, autoimmune neurological disorder that affects the Central Nervous System (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord. The day aims to recognise the social, economic, and cultural impact of MS and promote support, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals living with the condition. The theme for World MS Day 2025 is “My MS Diagnosis”, accompanied by the tagline “Navigating MS Together”.

Question 14

May 31

Answer 14

World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is annually observed across the globe on May 31 to raise global awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The annual observance of WNTD is observed by Geneva (Switzerland) based World Health Organization (WHO). The 2025 WNTD theme, “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products,” focuses on revealing how the tobacco and nicotine industries engineer products and deploy deceptive marketing to target youth.

Question 15

25 – 31 May

Answer 15

The United Nations (UN)’s International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories is observed annually across the globe from 25 – 31 May to highlight the right of peoples in Non Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs) to achieve self-determination and independence. The Week is a crucial reminder of the UN’s commitment to decolonization and the promotion of human rights, self-determination, and sustainable development for all peoples. The International Week of Solidarity with the People of Non-Self Governing Territories in 2025 is observed from May 25 (Sunday) to May 31 (Saturday).

Question 16

National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India (GoI) released ‘Comprehensive Modular Survey: Telecom, 2025 (CMS-T) report’, as part of the 80th round of the National Sample Survey (NSS) conducted during January – March 2025. The survey reveals that _____ of women aged 15 years and above in rural areas do not own a mobile phone.

Answer 16

51.6%

Question 17

the Department of Posts (DoP), also known as India Post, under the Ministry of Communications (MoC), released a comprehensive policy document on _______, setting the framework for a national Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), to build a standardized, interoperable, and geo-coded digital addressing system across India.

Answer 17

DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address)

• DHRUVA aims to simplify location identification to improve government services, emergency response, and accuracy in sectors like e-commerce, banking, and urban planning.
• It promotes Address-as-a-Service (AaaS), a secure and efficient address data management system enabling seamless interaction among citizens, government bodies, and private organizations.

Question 18

_____ and _______ were jointly elected to lead the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) General Assembly for the 2025–2029 term. This copresidency was unanimously approved by all 193 UN member states during the Assembly’s session held in Nairobi, Kenya.

Answer 18

Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• This is the first time in 15 years that a Malaysian representative has held a leadership position in a UN body.
• Through their joint leadership, Malaysia and the UAE aim to bolster multilateral collaboration and drive forward the UN-Habitat Agenda, encouraging member states to step up their efforts in realizing the goals of the New Urban Agenda.

Question 19

The 17th edition of Exercise _________, annual bilateral joint military exercise between India and Mongolia commenced on May 31, 2025, at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

• The exercise is scheduled to run until June 13, 2025.
• The aim of the exercise is to enhance joint military capabilities between the two countries.

Note: The 16th edition of the exercise was held in Umroi, Meghalaya in July 2024.

Answer 19

NOMADIC ELEPHANT

Question 20

PM Narendra Modi virtually addressed the _________ celebrations, commemorating the 50th anniversary of _______’s statehood (May 16) via videoconferencing, celebrating the state’s journey and achievements over the past five decades.

Answer 20

‘Sikkim@50’ ;

Sikkim

• The theme of the ‘Sikkim@50’ programme was ‘Where Progress Meets Purpose, and Nature Nurtures Growth.
• To mark the occasion, he also released a Rs 50 commemorative coin, a souvenir coin, and a postage stamp celebrating Sikkim’s golden jubilee.
• The ‘Sikkim@50’ celebrations are part of a year-long series of events under the theme “Sunaulo, Samriddha, and Samarth Sikkim” (Golden, Prosperous, and Capable Sikkim)

Question 21

Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)/ Secretary of Department of Space (DOS), released the’ Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2024’, compiled annually by __________.

Answer 21

ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management (IS4OM)

• ISRO performs Space Situational Awareness (SSA) activities to protect India’s space assets against various environmental risks like: Resident Space Objects which includes space debris; or natural objects like: asteroids and meteoroids, energy and particle flux.
• IS4OM acts as a nodal agency to concert all space sustainability efforts, including SSA activities, and to enhance compliance with globally recognized guidelines on the long-term sustainability of outer space activities.

Question 22

Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T), launched ‘Bharat Gen’ at the BharatGen Summit in New Delhi, Delhi. This initiative marks India’s first indigenously developed, government-funded, Artificial Intelligence (AI) -based Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) designed to support _____ Indian languages.

Answer 22

22

• The BharatGen Summit 2025 was India’s biggest event for Generative AI and LLM. It was organized by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) under MoS&T and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay’s Technology Innovation Hub, Mumbai (Maharashtra).
• BharatGen aims to revolutionize AI development across linguistic and cultural spectrum in India.
• The summit also featured the Generative AI Hackathon 2025, inviting students to develop AI solutions for real-world problems.

Question 23

Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T) unveiled the __________at the Battery Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Delhi, to enhance traceability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability in India’s battery ecosystem.

• The Battery Summit 2025, held under the theme “Addressing Challenges, Driving Innovation and Scaling Solutions,” emphasized India’s commitment to clean energy.
• The World Resources Institute India (WRI India), headquartered in New Delhi, hosted the Battery Summit in collaboration with National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Battery360 Alliance.

Answer 23

‘Battery Aadhaar Initiative’

Question 24

the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced that Gujarat became the ______ State/Union Territory (UT) in India to achieve 100% railway electrification of its rail tracks during the inauguration of the Dahod Electric Locomotive Factory in Dahod, Gujarat. * The completion of electrification on the Sabarmati-Botad section marked the final step in achieving complete electrification of Gujarat’s railway network

Answer 24

24th

Question 25

the Ministry of Forest Environment and Climate Change (MoFECC) has notified an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), to protect the critically endangered ________ and other native species. * Following the notification, the government can regulate the activities in the area to create a buffer zone, aiding the survival of the vulnerable species.

Answer 25

Hangul Deer

Question 26

New Delhi (Delhi)-based Investors Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA), in partnership with Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Securities an Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the 1st edition of ________ in Pune, Maharashtra. * This newly launched initiative is a part of IEPFA’ continued mission to empower investors and bolster financial literacy.

Answer 26

‘Niveshak Shivir’ * Niveshak Shivir aligns with IEPFA’s wider investor outreach initiatives, was conceptualized to guide investors in resolving pending issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares and simplify investor grievance redressal process. More than 450 claimants participated at the event, where 19 service kiosks offered on-the-spot support for Know Your Customer (KYC) updates; nomination changes; and IEPF-5 claim form assistance. Search facility was made available at the event, allowing participants to quickly check if they or any of their family member had any unclaimed shares or dividends.

Question 27

_________, a leading Public Sector Bank (PSB), signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anand (Gujarat)-based AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited), India’s largest dairy cooperative, and Chennai-based Richplus, a biofertiliser company. * The MoU aims to promote organic farming and empower one lakh organic farmers by providing credit facilities and agricultural support services, fostering sustainable agriculture practices.

Answer 27

Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN)-based Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

Question 28

New Delhi (Delhi) based Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) finalised the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCoH) for establishing India’s largest Green Hydrogen Generation Unit at its __________. * This project marks IOCL’s significant entry into the green hydrogen sector, contributing to India’s broader goals of decarbonization and energy self-reliance.

Answer 28

Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex in Panipat, Haryana

Question 29

Former German Foreign Minister _________ was elected President of the 80th session of the New York, United States of America (USA) based United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), following her win of 167 votes in favour out of 188 seats in a secret ballot.

Answer 29

Annalena Baerbock

Question 30

_________ from Thailand was crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. * She made history by becoming the first woman from Thailand and only the second from Southeast Asia, after India in 2017, to win the Miss World title.

Answer 30

Opal Suchata Chuangsri * Opal Suchata was crowned by Miss World 2024, Krystyna Pyszková from the Czech Republic. Note: This is the third time India is hosting Miss World (after 1996 and 2023)

Question 31

Poland’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) announced that Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist conservative and opposition-backed candidate, won the second round of Poland’s presidential election with 50.89% of the votes, defeating Rafał Trzaskowski, the liberal Mayor of Warsaw (Poland), who secured 49.11%.

Question 32

________, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Delhi (Delhi) based Ernst & Young (EY) India, took over as the President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26). * He succeeded Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of Kolkata (West Bengal,WB)- based ITC Limited.

Answer 32

Rajiv Memani

Question 33

India finished second in the overall medal tally at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships with a commendable haul of __________. China topped the standings with 32 medals (19 gold, 9 silver, 4 bronze). Note: The 27th Asian Athletics Championships (2027) will be held in Xiamen, China

Answer 33

24 medals — 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze * The Asian Athletics Championships 2025, organized by the Pathum Thani (Thailand)-based Asian Athletics Association (AAA), took place from May 27 to 31, 2025, at the Gumi Civic Stadium in Gumi, South Korea.

Question 34

Two Indian Boxers _______ and _______ bagged Gold medals at the 4th edition of Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament held under the banner of World Boxing-backed Asian Boxing, from May 24 to June 01, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Answer 34

Deepak and Naman Tanwar * Overall, India secured total 8 medals (including two gold, one silver and 5 bronze) at the tournament. * India had fielded a 19-member contingent in this prestigious boxing tournament and competed against talented boxers from countries like: China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and host Thailand.

Question 35

Oscar Piastri, representing United Kingdom (UK)-based McLaren Racing Limited, clinched his 5th Formula One (F1) Grand Prix (GP) victory of the 2025 season by winning the __________ held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. This victory marked Piastri’s 7th career F1 win and his eighth straight podium finish.

Answer 35

Formula 1 Aramco Gran Premio de España 2025 (Spanish Grand Prix)

Question 36

June 3

Answer 36

**The United Nations (UN’s) World Bicycle Day** is observed annually across the globe on June 3 to emphasize the bicycle’s role as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally sustainable means of transportation. The day also highlighted the bicycle’s contribution to health, education, and social inclusion, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Question 37

Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), inaugurated the 3rd edition of the Lavender Festival 2025 in ________. * The festival aims to promote agriculture-based entrepreneurship in aromatic crops, particularly lavender farming, by showcasing success stories of rural startups and empowering local farmers.

Answer 37

Bhaderwah, a town in Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) i. The 2-day event was organised by the Jammu (J&K) based Council of Scientific and Industrial Research– Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM) under the CSIR-Aroma Mission, a flagship initiative of MoS&T. ii. The CSIR-Aroma Mission, launched in 2016, has transformed Bhaderwah into a hub of the Purple Revolution. Farmers have generated Rs 10.5 crore in turnover by selling 1,500 kilograms (kg) of lavender oil and 93,000 kg of dried lavender flowers. iii. The mission has empowered over 5,000 farmers and young entrepreneurs across J&K, Uttarakhand, and North-Eastern (NE) states by providing free quality planting material and end-to-end technological support from cultivation to marketing.

Question 38

the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department of the Odisha Government launched the _________, a strategic initiative for fostering inclusive, sustainable and innovative urban growth in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. * The initiative has formalized collaborations by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with six leading national and international institutions working in the urban development ecosystem.

Answer 38

‘Atal Network of Knowledge, Urbanization & Reform (ANKUR)’ i. ANKUR is part of the larger vision to increase Odisha’s urbanization rate from 17% to 40% by 2036 and 60% by 2047. It includes the development of a 7,000 square kilometre (sq.km) metropolitan region encompassing Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Paradip, Khurda, and Jatni. ii. ANKUR focuses on four main areas such as capacity building, knowledge and research, implementation support, and innovation, which are designed to enhance urban planning governance through data-driven decision-making and evidence-based reforms. iii. ANKUR represents a collective promise, to build cities that are efficient, smart and citizen centric. It is a movement towards Viksit Odisha, co-authored by communities, institutions and government.

Question 39

PM Modi unveiled a bold vision, _________, for India’s aviation sector. India aims to add 50 airports by 2030, aiming to scale up to 350 airports by 2047 as part of the Viksit Bharat Vision.

Answer 39

‘Aviation Vision 2047’ PM Modi pointed to the emergence of the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services worth USD 4 billion by 2030, highlighting India’s efforts to become a global hub for aircraft maintenance, making India an integral part of global aviation supply chain

Question 40

the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released a report titled ‘India’s AI Revolution: A Roadmap to Viksit Bharat’, estimating that India will need ________ skilled Artificial Intelligence (AI) professionals by 2026. * The report highlights AI’s pivotal role in driving the country’s digital transformation and supports India’s ambition to become a USD 23–35 trillion economy by 2047

Answer 40

1 million

Question 41

the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has notified detailed guidelines for the ____________. The scheme aims to attract fresh investments from international Electric Vehicles (EVs) and position India as a global manufacturing hub for EVs.

Answer 41

‘Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI)’ * The SPMEPCI scheme, originally announced in March 2024, aligns with India’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. * The scheme will help in fostering sustainable mobility, driving economic growth, and mitigating environmental impact.

Question 42

Hyderabad (Telangana)-based International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), in partnership with New Delhi (Delhi)-based Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), autonomous think-tank under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has formally launched __________, during the ‘Conference on Global South and Triangular Cooperation: Emerging Facets’, held in New Delhi, Delhi.

Answer 42

‘ICRISAT Centre of Excellence (CoE) for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA)’ This initiative aims to drive agricultural innovation and foster collaboration across the Global South. * During the event, ICRISAT signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Development and Knowledge Sharing Initiative (DAKSHIN), flagship initiative of Government of India (GoI) focused on strengthening South-South cooperation through capacity building and development partnerships.