27 June 2025 Current Affairs


27 June 2025 Current Affairs

Current Affairs MCQ

  India & National News

  1. Which national observance took place on June 26, 2025?

    • A) World Environment Day

    • B) International Yoga Day

    • C) International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

    • D) World Refugee Day
      Answer: C. Marked by the Government of India on June 26

  2. Who is set to be the first Indian astronaut on NASA’s Titans mission in 2029?

    • A) Rakesh Sharma

    • B) Sunita Williams

    • C) Jhanvi Dangeti

    • D) Kalpana Chawla
      Answer: C. Jhanvi Dangeti selected in 2025 class

  3. What surplus did RBI aim to absorb in its 7-day VRRR auction on June 27?

    • A) ₹50,000 cr

    • B) ₹1 lakh cr

    • C) ₹2.43 lakh cr

    • D) ₹1.5 lakh cr
      Answer: B. Targeted ₹1 lakh crore

    • What FY26 GDP growth rate did S&P Global forecast for India?

    • A) 6.0%

    • B) 6.3%

    • C) 6.5%

    • D) 6.7%
      Answer: C. Revised upwards to 6.5%

  4. Why were Indian banks closed June 27–29, 2025?

    • A) Ganesh Chaturthi

    • B) Jagannath Rath Yatra

    • C) Onam

    • D) Holi
      Answer: B. Due to Rath Yatra festival

  5. India’s rank in the 2025 SDG Index?

    • A) 77th

    • B) 88th

    • C) 95th

    • D) 99th
      Answer: D. Ranked 99th among 193 countries

  6. The Ambubachi festival is celebrated in which Indian state?

    • A) Assam

    • B) West Bengal

    • C) Arunachal Pradesh

    • D) Sikkim
      Answer: A. Held annually in Guwahati’s Kamakhya Temple

  7. Which new initiative was launched to empower adolescent girls?  27 June 2025 Current Affairs

    • A) SAARTHI

    • B) NAVYA

    • C) SHAKTI

    • D) PRAGATI
      Answer: B. NAVYA initiative introduced in June 2025

  8. Which gecko species was discovered in the Nilgiris?

    • A) Dravidogecko coonoor

    • B) Gecko indicus

    • C) Nilgiri rock gecko

    • D) Western Ghats gecko
      Answer: A. Endemic to the Coonoor hills in Nilgirissource: general news

  9. Through which platform did RBI launch a digital payments intelligence tool?

    • A) UPI Dashboard

    • B) DPIP

    • C) DigiPay Index

    • D) e-Pay Tracker
      Answer: B. RBI’s Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP)source: RBI release


🌍 International & Geo-Political

  1. Which country unveiled a deep-sea radar to track high-altitude aircraft?  27 June 2025 Current Affairs

    • A) USA

    • B) Russia

    • C) China

    • D) Japan
      Answer: C. China’s new radar detected high-altitude platformssource: defence news

  2. India launched a diplomatic campaign after which country’s conflict?

    • A) China

    • B) Pakistan

    • C) Nepal

    • D) Bangladesh
      Answer: B. Outreach intensified post tensions with Pakistansource: MEA statement.  27 June 2025 Current Affairs

  3. Which nation topped the SDG Index 2025?

    • A) Finland

    • B) Sweden

    • C) Denmark

    • D) Norway
      Answer: A. Finland ranked first despite environmental challenges


🧬 Science & Technology

  1. NISAR is a joint satellite mission by which agencies?

    • A) ISRO & NASA

    • B) ISRO & ESA

    • C) NASA & NOAA

    • D) ESA & JAXA
      Answer: A. ISRO and NASA collaboration for earth observationsource: ISRO press release

  2. Which new data-quality report was released by NITI Aayog?

    • A) India’s Data Imperative

    • B) Digital India Index

    • C) Digital Data Pathway

    • D) Data‑Driven India
      Answer: A. Titled “India’s Data Imperative” focusing on data governancesource: NITI Aayog release


🏛️ Governance & Policy

  1. Which campaign did Maharashtra relaunch for environmental conservation?

    • A) Majhi Vasundhara 6.0

    • B) Green Maharashtra

    • C) Vasudha Mission

    • D) Eco‑Maharashtra
      Answer: A. Majhi Vasundhara 6.0 launched in June 2025state govt. notification

  2. The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 replaced previous law from which year?

    • A) 1954

    • B) 1975

    • C) 1995

    • D) 1923
      Answer: C. Replaced Waqf Act of 1995Parliament bulletin


🎓 Education & Exams

  1. UGC NET June 2025 exam dates were…?

    • A) June 1–5

    • B) June 10–15

    • C) June 25–29

    • D) July 1–5
      Answer: C. Conducted from June 25 to 29, 2025

  2. UGC NET answer key release timeline?

    • A) Only final key released

    • B) Both provisional and final keys released

    • C) Only provisional key released

    • D) No answer key
      Answer: B. Both provisional and final answer keys to be released

  3. SSC GD Constable 2025 final answer key released on?    27 June 2025 Current Affairs

    • A) June 17

    • B) June 26

    • C) July 1

    • D) May 26
      Answer: B. Released on June 26, 2025SSC notification

  4. SSC MTS 2025 application end date?

    • A) June 30

    • B) July 15

    • C) July 24

    • D) August 1
      Answer: C. Last date was July 24, 2025SSC announcement


🏆 Sports & Events

  1. Winner of ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

    • A) India

    • B) Australia

    • C) England

    • D) Pakistan
      Answer: TBD — Final match scheduled later in 2025

  2. Indian-origin player winning LPGA 2025?

    • A) Aditi Ashok

    • B) Shubhankar Sharma

    • C) Anirban Lahiri

    • D) Aman Deep
      Answer: TBD — No Indian winner yet


🌐 Miscellaneous

  1. Name of new health insurance product by Galaxy via Policybazaar?

    • A) Galaxy Promise

    • B) Galaxy Secure

    • C) Galaxy Marvel

    • D) Galaxy Wellness
      Answer: C. Galaxy Marvel launched post-Galaxy Promise (Oct ’24)company press release

  2. Which bridge collapsed recently in Pune city?

    • A) Vetal Bridge

    • B) Dehu Road Bridge

    • C) Shivaji Bridge

    • D) Sinhgad Road Bridge
      Answer: B. Dehu Road bridge collapse in June 2025local news

  3. Which cyclone affected India–Pakistan this June?

    • A) Cyclone Tej

    • B) Cyclone Burevi

    • C) Cyclone Biparjoy

    • D) Cyclone Remal
      Answer: C. Cyclone Biparjoy brought heavy rain and floodsweather report

  4. Which international flood crisis is ongoing?

    • A) Bangladesh flood 2025

    • B) Japan Typhoon flood

    • C) Brazil Amazon floods

    • D) Italy flood
      Answer: A. Bangladesh witnessing severe monsoon floodsUN OCHA update

  5. Notable death: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani?

    • A) May 2025

    • B) June 2025

    • C) July 2025

    • D) April 2025
      Answer: B. Passed away in June 2025regional obituary

  6. Which country struck diplomatic ties over Israel in June?

    • A) Canada

    • B) Jordan

    • C) Turkey

    • D) South Africa
      Answer: C. Turkey paused high-level engagement over GazaMEA release

  7. Junior World Cup 2025 held in which sport?

    • A) Hockey

    • B) Cricket

    • C) Kabaddi

    • D) Football
      Answer: A. Junior Hockey World Cup scheduled mid‑2025FIH announcement

    • 📅 Festival Basics in Odisha

      1. On which date was the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 held?  

        • A) June 26, 2025

        • B) June 27, 2025

        • C) June 29, 2025

        • D) July 5, 2025
          Answer: B – Held on Friday, June 27, 2025

      2. Rath Yatra occurs annually on which lunar tithi?

        • A) Pratipada

        • B) Dwitiya (2nd day)

        • C) Navami (9th day)

        • D) Purnima
          Answer: B – Celebrated on Dwitiya of Ashadha Shukla Paksha

      3. How long does the Rath Yatra festival last?

        • A) 3 days

        • B) 5 days

        • C) 7 days

        • D) 9 days
          Answer: D – A nine-day celebration from June 27 to July 5


      🔱 Deities & Chariots

      1. Which three deities are taken out in the chariots?

        • A) Jagannath, Shiva, Parvati

        • B) Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra

        • C) Krishna, Rama, Sita

        • D) Vishnu, Lakshmi, Saraswati
          Answer: B – It’s for Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra    5.What are the names of the three chariots?

        • A) Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, Darpadalana

        • B) Pushpavan, Shubhavan, Surajavan

        • C) Shyamashree, Bhadrashree, Subhdrashree

        • D) Vasant, Grishma, Varsha
          Answer: A – Jagannath’s is Nandighosha, Balabhadra’s is Taladhwaja, Subhadra’s is Darpadalana


      🕉️ Rituals & Significance

      1. Which ritual is performed the day before Rath Yatra?

        • A) Bahuda Yatra

        • B) Pahandi

        • C) Gundicha Marjana (cleaning of Gundicha Temple)

        • D) Niladri Bijay
          Answer: C – On June 26, cleansing (Marjana) of Gundicha Temple occurs

      2. Where do the deities travel to and stay for nine days?

        • A) Mausi Maa Temple

        • B) Gundicha Temple

        • C) Jagamohan Temple

        • D) Sun Temple
          Answer: B – They reside in the Gundicha Temple for nine days

      3. “Chhera Panhara” is the ritual where:

        • A) Devotees pull the chariots

        • B) Temple gates are opened

        • C) King of Puri sweeps around the chariots

        • D) Deities are bathed
          Answer: C – The King sweeps the chariot path to show humility


      🛡️ Logistics & Management

      1. Approximately how many devotees attend Rath Yatra annually?

        • A) 1–2 lakh

        • B) 2–3 lakh

        • C) 4–5 lakh

        • D) Over 10 lakh

      2. How many special trains were arranged for the 2025 festival?

        • A) 100

        • B) 200

        • C) 365

        • D) 500
          Answer: C – East Coast Railway ran 365 special

      3. Which security and civic measures were taken in Puri?

        • A) Only extra police

        • B) Security, CCTV, traffic control, sanitation

        • C) Local volunteers only

        • D) No special arrangements
          Answer: B – Police, surveillance, traffic advisories, sanitation, toilets


      🏛️ Heritage & Culture

      1. The tradition of “Dahuka Boli” refers to:

        • A) A chant by temple priests

        • B) Bhojpuri dance

        • C) Bawdy songs by charioteers essential for Rath movement

        • D) Decorating chariots with flowers
          Answer: C – Dahukas sing bawdy poetic chants before the chariots move

      2. How many kilograms of flowers adorned the temple gates?

        • A) 500 kg

        • B) 1,500 kg

        • C) 3,000 kg

        • D) 5,000 kg
          Answer: C – About 3,000 kg of eco-friendly florals used

      3. The chariots are built anew every year using:

        • A) Metal and wood

        • B) Plastic and wood

        • C) Neem wood only

        • D) Bamboo only
          Answer: C – Crafted from neem wood by traditional artisans

      4. Which artistic village is famed for Pattachitra paintings featured on Rath?

        • A) Pipli

        • B) Raghurajpur

        • C) Konark

        • D) Cuttack
          Answer: B – Raghurajpur artisans create Pattachitra designs for the chariots


      🗓 Post-Festival Events

      1. When is “Hera Panchami” observed?

        • A) July 1, 2025

        • B) July 4, 2025

        • C) July 5, 2025

        • D) June 29, 2025
          Answer: A – Celebrated on July 1, during the nine-day festival

      2. “Bahuda Yatra” (return journey) occurs on:

        • A) June 30

        • B) July 1

        • C) July 4

        • D) July 5
          Answer: C – Takes place on July 4, 2025

      3. “Niladri Bijay” and “Suna Besha” rituals happen on:

        • A) July 4

        • B) July 5

        • C) July 8

        • D) July 10
          Answer: B – Both are performed on July 5, marking the festival conclusion

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