Daily Current Affairs June 11

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June 11 | Daily Current Affairs 2025

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs June 11

1. What is the theme of the International Day of Play 2025?
A) Play for All Ages
B) Restore Childhood Through Play
C) Play is Learning
D) Choose Play – Every Day
E) Play to Heal
Answer: D) Choose Play – Every Day

Event and Location:

• Event: International Day of Play 2025 observed globally
• Location: Worldwide
• Date: June 11, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The International Day of Play is celebrated to raise awareness about the essential role of play in human development, especially in children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth.
  • It calls for the global integration of play-based learning in education and encourages policy-level changes to embed play in everyday life.
• Objectives:
  • To promote daily, intentional play opportunities across homes, schools, and communities.
  • To advocate for policy frameworks, funding, and public support for integrating play into education and social systems.
  • To ensure child development rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child are realized, especially Article 31.

Important Terms Explained:

• International Day of Play:
  • A global observance initiated in 2024 that highlights the importance of play as a right and necessity for children’s holistic development.
• Choose Play – Every Day:
  • Theme for 2025 emphasizing daily, structured and unstructured opportunities for play across educational, familial, and policy settings.
• Play-Based Learning:
  • An educational approach that uses play as the medium to teach core cognitive, social, and motor skills. It fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs June 11

2. At the Thailand Open 2025 International Boxing Tournament, who were the two Indian gold medal winners?
A) Kiran and Anshul Gill
B) Deepak and Tamanna
C) Naman Tanwar and Deepak
D) Sanju and Priya
E) Lalfakmawii Ralte and Saneh
Answer: C) Naman Tanwar and Deepak

Event and Location:

• Event: 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament 2025
• Location: Thailand
• Date: Concluded in early June 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • India fielded a 19-member squad.
  • Tournament held under the aegis of World Boxing-backed Asian Boxing.
  • Platform for emerging Indian boxers and national trial runners-up to gain international experience.
• Objectives:
  • Promote international exposure for Indian boxers.
  • Assess and showcase India’s readiness for global events like the World Boxing Cup.
  • Strengthen India’s positioning in heavier weight divisions through strategic performances.

Important Terms Explained:

• Thailand Open Boxing Tournament: A key annual international boxing event attracting elite boxers from Asia and beyond.
• World Boxing: The new global governing body for amateur boxing post-AIBA era.
• BFI (Boxing Federation of India): The national governing body for boxing in India, currently under an interim committee.
• ASBC (Asian Boxing Confederation): Governs boxing events across Asia, including the Thailand Open.

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Ranking – Daily Current Affairs June 11

3. What is Mumbai’s global rank in under-construction data centre capacity as per Cushman & Wakefield’s 2025 report?
A) 3rd
B) 5th
C) 6th
D) 8th
E) 10th
Answer: C) 6th

Event and Location:

• Event: Mumbai ranks 6th globally in under-construction data centre capacity
• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Date: June 11, 2025 (as per 2025 report findings)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Global Data Center Market Comparison 2025 report by Cushman & Wakefield places Mumbai at the 6th position globally and 1st in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of under-construction data centre capacity (335 MW).
• Objectives:
  • Strengthen India’s position as a major digital infrastructure hub.
  • Support the rising demands of cloud computing, AI, IoT, and 5G.
  • Enable low-latency, localized digital services for Indian users and compliance with data localization norms.

Under-Construction Data Centre Capacity (Top 10 Cities):

Important Terms Explained:

• Data Centre Capacity (MW): The energy capacity, measured in megawatts (MW), indicating how much power data centres can use to run servers, networks, and cooling systems.
• Hyperscalers: Large-scale cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Meta, which operate vast computing infrastructures.
• MIST Cable (Myanmar/Malaysia–India–Singapore Transit): A submarine cable system enhancing connectivity between Southeast Asia and India, supporting faster and more reliable data transmission.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs June 11

4. What is the duration of SEBI’s special settlement scheme for stock brokers involved in algo trading violations?
A) July 1 – September 1, 2025
B) June 10 – September 10, 2025
C) June 16 – September 16, 2025
D) May 15 – August 15, 2025
E) July 10 – October 10, 2025
Answer: C) June 16 – September 16, 2025

Event and Location:

• Event: SEBI opens a three-month settlement window for stock brokers in algo trading violation cases
• Location: India
• Date: June 10, 2025 (Announcement); Scheme active from June 16 to September 16, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: SEBI has launched a three-month settlement scheme for stock brokers facing proceedings related to unauthorized algo trading platforms.
• Objectives: The scheme aims to allow brokers to close pending regulatory cases, enhance compliance in the trading ecosystem, and safeguard investor interests from unregulated algorithmic practices.

Important Terms Explained:

• SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India): The capital market regulator of India, responsible for regulating securities markets and protecting investors.
• Algorithmic Trading (Algo Trading): The use of automated, pre-programmed instructions to execute trades in financial markets, often based on timing, price, or quantity.
• Settlement Scheme: A regulatory mechanism allowing entities under investigation to resolve proceedings through monetary or compliance settlements, avoiding prolonged litigation.

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs June 11

5. According to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report released in June 2025, what is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY2025–26?
A) 6.7%
B) 6.8%
C) 6.5%
D) 6.3%
E) 5.9%
Answer: D) 6.3%

Event and Location:

• Event: World Bank retains India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 at 6.3%
• Location: Global (with specific outlook for India)
• Date: June 10, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The World Bank has maintained India’s FY2025–26 GDP growth forecast at 6.3% in its Global Economic Prospects report despite global economic challenges.
• Objectives: To provide a realistic and updated outlook on India’s economic performance in the context of global economic slowdown, and to highlight India’s continued resilience amid global trade tensions and uncertainty.

Important Terms Explained:

• Global Economic Prospects: A flagship report published biannually by the World Bank, analyzing global and regional economic developments and projections.
• GDP (Gross Domestic Product): A monetary measure representing the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a specific time period.
• Fiscal Consolidation: A policy aimed at reducing government deficits and debt accumulation, typically through higher revenues (like taxes) and lower expenditures.

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6. Which company has acquired GSPay IP from Gupshup to enable UPI payments on feature phones in India?
A) Paytm
B) Google Pay
C) Amazon Pay
D) PhonePe
E) BharatPe
Answer: D) PhonePe

Event and Location:

• Event: PhonePe acquires GSPay IP to enable UPI on feature phones
• Location: India
• Date: June 6, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: PhonePe has acquired GSPay, a conversational UPI tech stack from Gupshup, to launch its own feature phone-based UPI app using UPI 123PAY protocols.
• Objectives:
  • Enable full payment interoperability between feature phones and smartphones
  • Bring over 24 crore feature phone users into India’s digital payments ecosystem
  • Offer basic UPI features such as P2P transfers, offline QR payments, and receiving funds
  • Drive financial inclusion for the underserved segment via digital innovation

Important Terms Explained:

• GSPay: A UPI-based mobile application developed by Gupshup for feature phones using NPCI’s UPI 123PAY standard, now acquired by PhonePe.
• UPI 123PAY: A voice- and text-enabled interface launched by NPCI to allow feature phone users to perform UPI transactions without needing internet or smartphones.
• Feature Phone: A non-smartphone mobile device with basic functionalities, still used by crores of people in India, especially in rural areas.

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7. Which airline will be the largest operator at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) as per the June 2025 partnership announcement?
A) IndiGo
B) Air India
C) SpiceJet
D) Vistara
E) Akasa Air
Answer: E) Akasa Air

Event and Location:

• Event: Akasa Air and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL) announce partnership for NMIA operations
• Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Date: June 6, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Akasa Air will begin operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with over 100 weekly domestic departures, scaling up to 300+ domestic and 50+ international departures in the winter schedule.
• Objectives:
  • Strengthen Akasa Air’s base in Western India
  • Support regional connectivity and aviation-led economic growth
  • Develop NMIA into a dual-airport system to decongest Mumbai’s CSMIA
  • Align with Akasa Air’s long-term expansion into Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian markets

Important Terms Explained:

• Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA): A greenfield airport being developed to complement CSMIA; expected to initially serve 20 million passengers annually, with future capacity of 90 million passengers.
• AAHL (Adani Airport Holdings Ltd.): A wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, responsible for managing and developing several major Indian airports.
• Parking Base: A location where an airline stations aircraft and crew, aiding network reliability and expansion planning.

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs June 11

8. Who has been appointed as the Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives in June 2025?
A) Deepika Padukone
B) Alia Bhatt
C) Katrina Kaif
D) Priyanka Chopra
E) Kareena Kapoor
Answer: C) Katrina Kaif

Event and Location:

• Event: Katrina Kaif appointed as Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives
• Location: Maldives (appointment by MMPRC)
• Date: June 10, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) appointed Katrina Kaif as its Global Brand Ambassador to boost luxury tourism promotion and elevate its global brand visibility.
• Objectives:
  • Enhance the Maldives’ brand image as a luxury travel destination
  • Leverage Katrina Kaif’s global celebrity status to reach wider audiences
  • Strengthen public diplomacy and people-to-people ties with India
  • Promote tourism campaigns like the Visit Maldives Summer Sale

Important Terms Explained:

• MMPRC (Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation): The official government body responsible for promoting the Maldives as a global travel destination.
• Global Brand Ambassador: A public figure selected to represent a country, brand, or campaign internationally to build visibility and positive associations.
• Visit Maldives Summer Sale Campaign: A promotional initiative offering discounts on travel and accommodation to boost tourist arrivals during the summer season.

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Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs June 11

9. Which tech company announced it will launch its first mass-market AR smart glasses named Specs in 2026?
A) Google
B) Meta
C) Apple
D) Snap Inc
E) Microsoft
Answer: D) Snap Inc

Event and Location:

• Event: Snap Inc. to launch AR smart glasses “Specs” for consumers
• Location: Global, announced at Augmented World Expo 2025
• Date: June 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Snap Inc. has announced the launch of its first mass-market AR smart glasses called Specs, to be rolled out in 2026.
• Objectives: The initiative aims to diversify Snap’s revenue beyond digital advertising, compete directly with other major AR players like Meta, and expand the company’s AR ecosystem for everyday consumer use.

Important Terms Explained:

• Augmented Reality (AR): A technology that overlays digital content and information onto the real-world environment using devices such as glasses or smartphones.
• Lens Studio: A content development platform by Snap that allows AR creators to build interactive filters and overlays, which will integrate into the Specs glasses.
• Niantic Spatial: A geospatial technology company partnering with Snap to improve real-world interaction capabilities in AR through mapping and spatial understanding.

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Defence – Daily Current Affairs June 11

10. Which of the following is India’s first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) to be commissioned by the Indian Navy?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Nilgiri
C) INS Arnala
D) INS Kavaratti
E) INS Kochi
Answer: C) INS Arnala

Event and Location:

• Event: Commissioning of India’s first ASW-SWC class warship
• Location: Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam
• Date: June 18, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Official commissioning of Arnala, the first ship under the ASW-SWC class.
  • Built under Atmanirbhar Bharat by GRSE in collaboration with L&T Shipbuilders.
  • To induct indigenously constructed vessels with advanced ASW capabilities into Indian Navy.
• Objectives:
  • Enhance India’s coastal defence and maritime security.
  • Promote indigenous defence manufacturing and reduce import dependency.
  • Boost MSME participation and support domestic technological capabilities.

Important Terms Explained:

• ASW-SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft): Special class of naval vessels designed to detect and engage enemy submarines in coastal and shallow waters.
• Atmanirbhar Bharat: Government of India’s initiative to promote self-reliance across sectors including defence, emphasizing local production and reduced imports.
• GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers): A Kolkata-based defence PSU shipbuilder responsible for building Arnala under a PPP model.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 11

11. Which historical figure preached the first Buddhist sermon to King Devanampiyatissa during Poson Poya in Sri Lanka?
A) Gautama Buddha
B) Emperor Ashoka
C) Arahat Mahinda
D) King Ashoka’s Minister
E) Moggaliputta Tissa
Answer: C) Arahat Mahinda

Event and Location:

• Event: Celebration of Poson Poya, commemorating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
• Location: Mihintale and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
• Date: June 2025 (Full Moon Day)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Sri Lanka celebrates Poson Poya, a national religious festival honoring the arrival of Arahat Mahinda and the introduction of Theravāda Buddhism in the 3rd century BCE.
• Objectives:
  • Commemorate the spread of Buddhism and its role in Sri Lankan identity
  • Promote national unity, peace, and spiritual revival
  • Facilitate pilgrim travel and cultural exchanges, including ties with India

Important Terms Explained:

• Poson Poya: A sacred Buddhist festival in Sri Lanka celebrated on the full moon day of June to mark the introduction of Buddhism to the island.
• Arahat Mahinda: The son of Indian Emperor Ashoka, who arrived in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE and preached Buddhism to King Devanampiyatissa.
• Mihintale: Regarded as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka; the site of Arahat Mahinda’s first sermon.

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12. At the 22nd India-Italy JCEC session, both countries agreed to set up joint working groups in which of the following sectors?
A) Renewable Energy and Textiles
B) Automobiles and Space
C) Defense and Chemicals
D) Tourism and Fisheries
E) Shipping and Aviation
Answer: B) Automobiles and Space

Event and Location:

• Event: Formation of Joint Working Groups between India and Italy on key industrial sectors
• Location: Brescia, Italy
• Date: June 5, 2025 (conclusion of Goyal’s two-day visit)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Establish joint working groups on automobiles and space cooperation.
  • Promote green hydrogen, biofuels, and Industry 4.0 alignment.
  • Support digital transformation, migration and mobility, and skill development.
• Objectives:
  • Strengthen bilateral industrial and strategic ties under the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC).
  • Encourage business collaborations and tech transfers in sustainable mobility, aerospace, and energy transition.
  • Facilitate movement of skilled professionals and deepen agri-sector collaboration.

Important Terms Explained:

• Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC): A formal bilateral platform between India and Italy to enhance economic cooperation across sectors like trade, investment, technology, and innovation.
• Industry 4.0: Refers to the fourth industrial revolution driven by digital technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, and smart manufacturing.
• India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC): A transnational infrastructure and connectivity project aimed at linking India with Europe via the Middle East to boost trade and economic linkages.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 11

13. Which three organizations signed a tripartite MoU on June 10, 2025, to combat road dust pollution in the NCR?
A) NGT, CSIR, IIT Delhi
B) CAQM, CSIR-CRRI, SPA New Delhi
C) CPCB, NHAI, IIT Bombay
D) CAQM, IIT Delhi, DRDO
E) MoEFCC, NBCC, CRRI
Answer: B) CAQM, CSIR-CRRI, SPA New Delhi

Event and Location:

• Event: Tripartite MoU signed to reduce road dust pollution in NCR
• Location: New Delhi; Applicable in NCR
• Date: June 10, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) signed an MoU with CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) and School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi to implement a scientific and sustainable urban road redevelopment framework in NCR.
• Objectives:
  • To reduce road dust pollution through scientific road engineering and greening measures.
  • To implement a Web-GIS-based Road Asset Management System (RAMS) for monitoring.
  • To establish a Project Monitoring Cell (PMC) at CAQM for overseeing implementation.

Important Terms Explained:

• CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management): A statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) responsible for coordinating air pollution control efforts in the NCR.
• CSIR-CRRI (Central Road Research Institute): A premier institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) focusing on road and transportation research.
• Road Asset Management System (RAMS): A digital platform using Web-GIS technology for real-time monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance of road infrastructure.

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14. Which Indian metro city has recently been titled the ‘Leopard Capital’ of India based on a 2024–25 camera-trap survey?
A) Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Pune
D) Mumbai
E) Hyderabad
Answer: B) Bengaluru

Event and Location:

• Event: Bengaluru declared ‘Leopard Capital’ of India
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Date: June 11, 2025 (based on survey conducted during 2024–25)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: A year-long scientific camera-trap survey by the Holématthi Nature Foundation (HNF) found that Bengaluru hosts the highest number of free-ranging leopards among Indian metro cities.
• Objectives:
  • To assess the current population of wild leopards in Bengaluru and its forested outskirts.
  • To analyze biodiversity trends and habitat usage in urban–wildlife interfaces.
  • To recommend area-specific conservation strategies and habitat preservation.

Important Terms Explained:

• Holématthi Nature Foundation (HNF): A conservation-focused organization engaged in wildlife research and protection initiatives, especially in southern India.
• Bannerghatta National Park (BNP): A key wildlife habitat near Bengaluru, housing diverse fauna including leopards, elephants, and bears.
• IUCN Red List: An inventory maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature that categorizes species based on their extinction risk.

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15. What percentage of the annual MGNREGS budget has been capped for spending in the first half of FY 2025–26 under the MEP/QEP system?
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 75%
D) 67%
E) 40%
Answer: B) 60%

Event and Location:

• Event: Government caps MGNREGS spending at 60% under MEP/QEP for H1 FY 2025–26
• Location: Nationwide (India)
• Date: June 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Finance Ministry has brought MGNREGS under the Monthly/Quarterly Expenditure Plan (MEP/QEP) for the first time, capping its H1 FY26 expenditure at 60% of the annual budget.
• Objectives:
  • To promote fiscal discipline and optimize cash flow
  • To limit idle fund accumulation by regulating budget outflows
  • To enable better planning, albeit with risks to the demand-responsive nature of MGNREGS

Important Terms Explained:

• MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme): A demand-driven, rights-based employment program launched in 2006 that guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to rural households.
• MEP/QEP (Monthly/Quarterly Expenditure Plan): A financial mechanism introduced in 2017 by the Finance Ministry to control government cash flows and avoid excessive borrowing by regulating fund release in structured time segments.
• Pending Liabilities: Unpaid wage and material costs from prior fiscal years; for MGNREGS, ₹21,000 crore was carried forward into FY 2025–26.

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16. Which state has introduced a 13-character geo-tagged unique ID system for tracking infrastructure projects?
A) Gujarat
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
E) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Maharashtra

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of geo-tagged unique Infra ID for infrastructure projects
• Location: Maharashtra, India
• Date: June 9, 2025 (Infra ID portal activation)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Government of Maharashtra has introduced a 13-character geo-tagged alphanumeric Infra ID system for all infrastructure projects to ensure project tracking, prevent duplication, and promote inter-departmental transparency.
• Objectives:
  • Assign digital identity to every state infrastructure project
  • Enable real-time monitoring through geo-tagging
  • Centralize project data for governance transparency
  • Complete digitization of projects sanctioned since 2020 by March 2026

Important Terms Explained:

• Infra ID: A 13-character alphanumeric code comprising elements like state, year, scheme, district, asset type, and serial number. It becomes mandatory after project approval.
• MRSAC (Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre): State-level geospatial agency used for geo-tagging infrastructure project locations.
• Infra ID Portal: A centralized digital platform for accessing and managing infrastructure project data across government departments.

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17. What is the power generation capacity of the newly inaugurated solar plant on Bikram Lock Canal in Bihar?
A) 1 MW
B) 3 MW
C) 5 MW
D) 2 MW
E) 10 MW
Answer: D) 2 MW

Event and Location:

• Event: Inauguration of a 2 MW canal-side solar power plant in Patna
• Location: Bikram Lock Canal, Patna District, Bihar
• Date: June 10, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated Bihar’s first canal-side solar power project built with no financial burden on the state under a PPP model.
• Objectives:
  • Promote green and clean energy under Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan
  • Utilize canal-side land for solar power generation
  • Supply low-cost electricity to rural areas
  • Contribute to carbon reduction and create local employment

Important Terms Explained:

• Canal-Side Solar Project: A solar power installation built along canal embankments or over water bodies to utilize underused land and avoid land acquisition issues.
• Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan: Bihar government’s initiative to promote water conservation, environmental protection, and green energy projects across the state.
• Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): A contract to purchase electricity at a fixed tariff over a set period; here, ₹3.10/unit for 25 years.

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18. What percentage increase has Punjab recorded in cotton cultivation area in 2025 compared to 2024?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
E) 30%
Answer: C) 20%

Event and Location:

• Event: Punjab sees 20% increase in cotton cultivation in 2025
• Location: Punjab, India (key districts: Fazilka, Mansa, Bathinda, Sri Muktsar Sahib)
• Date: June 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Punjab government has reported a significant increase in cotton acreage under its crop diversification policy, driven by seed subsidies and digital registration campaigns.
• Objectives:
  • Promote crop diversification and reduce reliance on water-intensive paddy
  • Enhance farmers’ income through sustainable cotton farming
  • Provide 33% subsidy on cotton seeds
  • Encourage digital inclusion via online farmer registration

Important Terms Explained:

• Crop Diversification: A farming strategy aimed at reducing dependence on a single crop (like paddy) by encouraging farmers to grow a variety of crops, improving soil health and water usage.
• 33% Seed Subsidy: A government incentive where 33% of the cost of cotton seeds is subsidized to promote affordability and adoption.
• Digital Registration: The use of online platforms to register farmers, monitor cropping patterns, and streamline subsidy delivery and record-keeping.

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19. Which High Court allowed a 15-year-old to adopt his stepfather’s surname while denying a change to the biological father’s name on the birth certificate?
A) Delhi High Court
B) Bombay High Court
C) Calcutta High Court
D) Kerala High Court
E) Madras High Court
Answer: C) Calcutta High Court

Event and Location:

• Event: Calcutta High Court allows surname change of a minor to match stepfather’s name
• Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Date: May 16, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Calcutta High Court ruled that a 15-year-old boy could legally adopt his stepfather’s surname while restricting changes to the father’s name in the absence of a formal adoption order.
• Objectives:
  • Recognize social realities of blended families
  • Grant legal flexibility in personal identification without undermining statutory safeguards
  • Balance rights of custodial parents with procedural legal standards

Important Terms Explained:

• Section 454 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980: Allows changes to a child’s name in official records; interpreted here to include both given name and surname.
• Legal Adoption Order: A formal court-issued decree granting legal parental rights to an adoptive parent, necessary for changing the father’s name on birth records.
• Judicial Discretion: The court’s power to interpret and apply laws flexibly, especially when timelines or exceptional family circumstances are involved.

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20. Which wildlife sanctuary in Jammu & Kashmir was recently declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone to help conserve the Hangul deer population?
A) Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Tral Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary
E) Khrew Conservation Reserve
Answer: C) Tral Wildlife Sanctuary

Event and Location:

• Event: Notification of Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary to protect the endangered Hangul
• Location: Tral, Pulwama district, Jammu & Kashmir
• Date: May 28, 2025 (notification finalized)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified 127.1 sq km around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary as an Eco-Sensitive Zone after public consultation, aimed at protecting the critically endangered Hangul (Kashmir Stag).
• Objectives:
  • Create a regulated buffer zone to reduce habitat encroachment and disturbances
  • Safeguard one of the last remaining habitats outside Dachigam for Hangul deer
  • Support broader biodiversity conservation across connected forest corridors
  • Enable stricter controls over land use and development in surrounding 26 villages

Important Terms Explained:

• Hangul (Kashmir Red Deer): A critically endangered deer species, endemic to Kashmir, listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and the IUCN Red List.
• Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ): A buffer area around a protected site where certain activities are regulated to reduce adverse impacts on biodiversity and habitat integrity.
• Tral Wildlife Sanctuary: A 155 sq km sanctuary in Pulwama, designated in 2019, forming a corridor with Overa-Aru and Khrew conservation areas, rich in Himalayan wildlife.

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21. What was the primary focus of the National Workshop organized by MoSPI in June 2025?
A) Budgetary Planning Reforms
B) Census Enumeration Techniques
C) Use of Alternate Data and Emerging Technologies in Policy Making
D) Blockchain for Government Subsidy Distribution
E) Digital Census Training Modules
Answer: C) Use of Alternate Data and Emerging Technologies in Policy Making

Event and Location:

• Event: National Workshop on “Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making”
• Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• Date: 5–6 June 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Promote collaborative use of traditional and alternate data sources (e.g., satellite, sensor, mobile data) in policy design.
• Explore frontier technologies (AI, ML, Big Data) for timely and responsive governance.
• Encourage stakeholder engagement across government, academia, private sector, and international bodies.
• Address challenges of data privacy, ethics, security, and techno-legal frameworks for Digital Public Infrastructure.

Important Terms Explained:

• Alternate Data Sources: Non-traditional datasets such as satellite imagery, mobile data, social media, e-commerce transactions used to derive economic or social insights in near real time.
• Frontier Technologies: Advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Big Data Analytics used to extract insights from vast and diverse data streams.
• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Foundational digital systems like Aadhaar, UPI, and India Stack enabling inclusive governance and data-driven service delivery.
• Hybrid Data Ecosystem: A framework combining surveys, censuses, administrative records, and alternate sources to ensure timely, reliable, and cost-effective statistics.

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22. Where was the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting held in 2025?
A) Paris
B) Dubai
C) New Delhi
D) Singapore
E) Rio de Janeiro
Answer: C) New Delhi

Event and Location:

• Event: 81st IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit
• Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India
• Date: 1–3 June 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The International Air Transport Association conducted its 81st Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit with the participation of global aviation leaders.
• Objectives: The aim was to address critical issues facing the global aviation industry, including profitability, fuel prices, policy limitations, sustainability, and diversity while showcasing India’s progress in aviation infrastructure and air connectivity.

Important Terms Explained:

• IATA (International Air Transport Association): A global airline trade association representing over 300 airlines, responsible for policy advocacy, aviation standards, and coordination across the air transport industry.
• SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel): A type of biofuel made from sustainable resources that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional aviation fuels.
• IATA CO2 Connect: A tool providing flight-specific carbon emissions data using real operational data from over 70 airlines, now integrated into the Amadeus platform for accurate emissions reporting at booking.

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23. What horticultural crops are covered under the ‘Clean Plant Programme’ launched from Maharashtra?
A) Mango, Banana, Papaya
B) Grapes, Oranges, Pomegranates
C) Tomatoes, Apples, Cucumbers
D) Tea, Coffee, Cocoa
E) Coconut, Betel, Cashew
Answer: B) Grapes, Oranges, Pomegranates

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of the ‘Clean Plant Programme’ for horticultural crops
• Location: Maharashtra (Cities: Pune, Nagpur, Solapur)
• Date: June 3, 2025 (announced during Agri Hackathon)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Centre launched the Clean Plant Programme to provide disease-free planting material for grapes, oranges, and pomegranates.
  • Modern nurseries will be established across India, with three pilot centres in Maharashtra.
• Objectives:
  • To eliminate plant diseases in horticulture crops and enhance productivity.
  • To supply 8 crore disease-free seedlings annually.
  • To connect scientists directly with farmers through the Lab to Land initiative.

Important Terms Explained:

• Clean Plant Programme:
  • A central government initiative to ensure the availability of certified, disease-free planting materials for horticulture crops, improving yield and export potential.
• Lab to Land:
  • A government initiative aiming to deploy 16,000 agricultural scientists directly in the field to bridge the research-practice gap in Indian agriculture.
• Agri Hackathon:
  • India’s first international-level innovation competition in the agriculture sector, serving as a platform for showcasing agritech solutions.

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