JUNE

Question 1

What is the focus of the 17th Nomadic Elephant Military Exercise between India and Mongolia?

Answer 1

Conduct of non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a UN mandate.

Question 2

What initiative was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to support Indian languages?

Answer 2

Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA) to provide an organized platform for all Indian Languages.

Question 3

How much funding was allocated in the Union Budget to establish the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag?

Answer 3

56 Crores.

Question 4

What significant partnership was announced in Andhra Pradesh regarding AI education?

Answer 4

MoU with NVIDIA to build the nation’s first AI university.

Question 5

Which Indian leader announced the initiative for the AI university in Andhra Pradesh?

Answer 5

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

Question 6

What is the theme of the World Food Safety Day 2025 event addressed by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda?

Answer 6

Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy.

Question 7

Where is India’s first Mangrove Park located?

Answer 7

Gorai, Mumbai.

Question 8

Which two Indian-Americans won city council runoff elections in Texas?

Answer 8

Sanjay Singhal & Sukh Kaur.

Question 9

Who was appointed as Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM?

Answer 9

Economist S Mahendra Dev.

Question 10

What is the GDP?

Answer 10

Gross Domestic Product.

Question 11

What does IIP stand for?

Answer 11

Index of Industrial Product.

Question 12

What does CPI represent?

Answer 12

Consumer Price Index.

Question 13

What did the study by IIT Roorkee and ICCT find about battery electric vehicles (BEVs)?

Answer 13

They outperform internal combustion engines (ICE) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 14

How much less CO2 do battery electric vehicles emit per kilometer compared to others?

Answer 14

Up to 38% less CO2 per km.

Question 15

Who won the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial chess tournament?

Answer 15

India Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram.

Question 16

How long was the final match that Carlos Alcaraz played in the French Open?

Answer 16

5 hours 29 minutes.

Question 17

What is the theme of World Ocean Day celebrated on June 8th?

Answer 17

Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us.

Question 18

What diplomatic activities is Jaishankar involved in from June 8 to June 14?

Answer 18

Bilateral talks in France and Belgium, addressing the Mediterranean Raising dialogue, and discussing the IMEEC Corridor.

Question 19

What measures were taken in Manipur during the recent violence?

Answer 19

Internet suspension for 5 days in 5 districts and prohibition of large group meetings.

Question 20

Who was detained during the violence in Manipur?

Answer 20

A. Kanan Singh and four other members of the Arambai Tenggol group.

Question 21

What is India’s estimated population in 2025 according to UNFPA?

Answer 21

1.46 billion

The total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1.

Question 22

Where is India’s first e-waste recycling park being built?

Answer 22

Delhi’s Holambi Kalan

The park spans 11.4 acres and will process up to 51,000 tonnes of e-waste.

Question 23

What is the expected revenue generation from the e-waste recycling park?

Answer 23

Over 350 Cr

Built under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Question 24

What project is NHPC expediting related to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project?

Answer 24

Final site progress for the 11.2 GW project

The project faces opposition from villagers likely to be displaced.

Question 25

What is the significance of the Universal Studios theme park opening in Delhi?

Answer 25

First theme park in Delhi ## Footnote Located at Aerocity, adjacent to Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Question 26

What initiative was launched by France and Brazil at UNOC3?

Answer 26

Blue Nationally Determined Contributions Challenge ## Footnote Aimed at scaling up ocean-focused climate action ahead of UN COP30.

Question 27

What is the world's largest container ship that docked at Vizhinjam International Seaport?

Answer 27

MSC Irina ## Footnote It measures 399.9m in length and 61.3m in breadth.

Question 28

How much funding is the Department of Medical Education seeking for the proton therapy facility?

Answer 28

500 Cr ## Footnote The facility will be located at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru.

Question 29

What is proton therapy?

Answer 29

An advanced form of radiation treatment ## Footnote It offers tumor control while safeguarding critical organs near the tumor.

Question 30

Who became the first Sikh player to become International Master in chess?

Answer 30

Sahib Singh ## Footnote Achieved this title at the age of 16.

Question 31

Which matches did MS Dhoni lead India to victory?

Answer 31

2007 T20 WORLD CUP, 2011 WORLD CUP, 2013 CHAMPIONS TROPHY

Question 32

Who is the first national teen Indian titleholder to walk the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival?

Answer 32

Rabia Hora ## Footnote The festival was held at the French Riviera.

Question 33

What date was declared as International Day for Dialogue among Civilians by UNGA?

Answer 33

10 June ## Footnote Proposed by China and co-sponsored by 8 countries.

Question 34

Who was appointed as India’s first resident Ambassador to the Plurinational State of Bolivia?

Answer 34

Rohitkumar Vadhwana ## Footnote He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 2010.

Question 35

What incident occurred involving the Mumbai local trains in Thane?

Answer 35

4 dead after falling off trains ## Footnote Indicates safety issues with local train operations.

Question 36

What are NH2 and NH37 in relation to KUKI-ZO groups?

Answer 36

Shut off by KUKI-ZO groups ## Footnote The government is set to discuss SoO rules with them.

Question 37

What happened to the M.V. Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Beypore?

Answer 37

Ablaze ## Footnote The Singapore flagged vessel had 650 containers and 4 crew members missing.

Question 38

What is the purpose of the ENACT Project in Assam?

Answer 38

Enhancing climate adaptation of vulnerable communities ## Footnote Implemented by the World Food Programme and financed by the Government of Norway.

Question 39

When is the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to the G7 Summit in Canada?

Answer 39

June 15 to 17 ## Footnote Includes visits to Cyprus and Croatia.

Question 40

What is the new launch date for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)?

Answer 40

June 11 ## Footnote Original launch dates were June 8 and June 10.

Question 41

What vehicle will be used for the Axiom Mission 4 launch?

Answer 41

SpaceX Falcon 9 + Dragon Crew Capsule ## Footnote Notable astronaut Shubanshu Shukla will participate.

Question 42

Who was the first Indian in space?

Answer 42

Rakesh Sharma ## Footnote He flew in 1984 during the Indo-Soviet mission.

Question 43

What years was India elected to ECOSOC?

Answer 43

2026-28 ## Footnote ECOSOC stands for the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Question 44

How many wetlands in India are currently listed on the Ramsar List? Name the two new additions.

Answer 44

91. Khichan in Palodi and Menar in Udaipur

Question 45

When will the Population Census 2027 be conducted in India?

Answer 45

In 2 phases: Phase 1 from October 1, 2026; Phase 2 from March 1, 2027.

Question 46

Which two regions will Phase 1 of the Population Census cover?

Answer 46

Hilly and snow-affected areas of J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh.

Question 47

What treaty did India and Kyrgyzstan sign recently?

Answer 47

Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) ## Footnote This treaty aims to encourage cross-border investments and protect the interests of investors.

Question 48

Which countries were elected as non-permanent members of the UNSC for 2026-28?

Answer 48

Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia.

Question 49

What significant license did Flipkart recently secure?

Answer 49

Lending license from the RBI ## Footnote This allows Flipkart to offer loans directly to customers and sellers.

Question 50

What will the India-ME-Europe corridor consist of?

Answer 50

Two separate corridors: east corridor and northern corridor.

Question 51

What is the significance of the Noida International Airport?

Answer 51

India’s first 100% Foreign Direct Investment Project in Aviation Sector.

Question 52

What partnership was announced between OpenAI and the Indian government?

Answer 52

OpenAI Academy India ## Footnote This platform will offer courses in multiple languages.

Question 53

Who received the Global Leadership Award at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum?

Answer 53

Kumar Mangalam Birla ## Footnote He is the Chairman of Aditya Birla Group.

Question 54

What was the focus of India's first all-women Tri-Services sailing expedition?

Answer 54

A 3600 nautical mile voyage to Seychelles and back.

Question 55

Who became the first Indian to win at the American Music Awards?

Answer 55

Raja Kumari ## Footnote She won for her work on Arcane League of Legends S2.