GK-June 18,2025

GK-June 18,2025

International & Geopolitics

The G7 summit held in Canada on June 17–18 produced an action plan to strengthen cooperation on what?

• • A) Climate change

  • B) Critical minerals

  • C) Pandemic preparedness

  • D) Digital privacy
    Answer: B. Critical minerals
    Explanation: G7 leaders agreed to expand supply‑chain coordination around critical minerals

    Which two nations agreed to enhance “robust, mature” relations at the G7?

    • A) US & Canada

    • B) Japan & South Korea

    • C) UK & France

    • D) Germany & Australia
      Answer: B. Japan & South Korea
      Explanation: Leaders Ishiba and Lee Jae Myung sought to deepen cooperation

      What did Japan vow to host in October to support Ukraine?

      • A) Peacekeeping mission

      • B) Anti‑landmine conference

      • C) Military aid summit

      • D) Refugee symposium
        Answer: B. Anti‑landmine conference

        The June 2025 Polish presidential election resulted in the win of: by GK-June 18,2025

        • A) Rafał Trzaskowski

        • B) Karol Nawrocki

        • C) Andrzej Duda

        • D) Donald Tusk
          Answer: B. Karol Nawrocki

          Which event escalated the Israel–Iran conflict in mid‑June?

          • A) Drone strike on Tehran

          • B) Bombing of Iran’s Natanz nuclear site

          • C) Naval blockade in Gulf

          • D) Assassination in Damascus
            Answer: B. Bombing of Natanz

            What is the codename of Iran’s military response to Israeli strikes?

            • A) Operation True Charity

            • B) Operation Rising Lion

            • C) Operation True Promise 3

            • D) Operation Desert Shield
              Answer: C. Operation True Promise 3

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🇮🇳 National (India)

         18 June is observed as:

• • A) Disability Pride Day

  • B) Mental Health Day

  • C) Autistic Pride Day

  • D) World Refugee Day
    Answer: C. Autistic Pride Day

    Who is the first Indian Navy woman officer appointed ADC to the President? by GK-June 18,2025

    • A) Lt Cdr Ritu Kumari

    • B) Lt Cdr Yashasvi Solanki

    • C) Lt Cdr Prerna Singh

    • D) Lt Cdr Neha Sharma
      Answer: B. Yashasvi Solanki

    • The International Big Cat Alliance assembly was inaugurated in:

    • A) Mumbai

    • B) New Delhi

    • C) Bengaluru

    • D) Chennai
      Answer: B. New Delhi

      At which location will the 8th India–France Exercise SHAKTI take place?

      • A) Rajasthan

      • B) Camp Larzac, France

      • C) Normandy

      • D) Indian Naval Base Trincomalee
        Answer: B. Camp Larzac, France

        TCS partnered with which bank to streamline operations?

        • A) World Bank

        • B) Asian Development Bank

        • C) Council of Europe Development Bank

        • D) African Development Bank
          Answer: C. CEB

          When will the 2027 Indian national census start?

          • A) Jan 1, 2027

          • B) March 1, 2027

          • C) July 1, 2026

          • D) April 1, 2027
            Answer: B. March 1, 2027

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🛰️ Science & Technology

The collaborative NASA–ISRO satellite launched on 18 June is named:

• • A) Chandrayaan‑3

  • B) NISAR

  • C) GSAT‑12

  • D) RISAT‑2BR1
    Answer: B. NISAR

    NISAR is designed primarily for:

    • A) Deep‑space exploration

    • B) Earth surface monitoring

    • C) Military reconnaissance

    • D) Communications
      Answer: B. Earth surface monitoring, especially disasters & ecosystems

      Which satellite recently captured the first-ever view of the Sun’s south pole?

      • A) Parker Solar Probe

      • B) Solar Orbiter

      • C) Voyager 2

      • D) Hubble
        Answer: B. Solar Orbiter

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🌦️ Weather & Environment (India Focus)

In Tricity, pre-monsoon showers are expected to lead to an early monsoon around:

• • A) June 25–26

  • B) June 22–23

  • C) June 28–29

  • D) July 1–2
    Answer: B. June 22–23

    Pre-monsoon showers caused a temperature drop of about:

    • A) 2 °C

    • B) 4 °C

    • C) 6 °C

    • D) 8 °C
      Answer: C. 6 °C .

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🏛️ Politics & Governance

Which party launched a campaign for an Ambedkar statue at Gwalior High Court?

• • A) BJP

  • B) Congress

  • C) AAP

  • D) BSP
    Answer: B. Congress

    What did Australia’s High Court uphold relating to CFMEU? by GK-June 18,2025

    • A) Fair wages

    • B) Sector under admin oversight

    • C) Tax-free status

    • D) Worker safety regulations
      Answer: B. CFMEU’s construction division placed under administration

      Volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi caused flight cancellations affecting:

      • A) Europe

      • B) Bali tourists

      • C) North America

      • D) Australia
        Answer: B. Bali tourists

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🏅 Sports & Culture (from School-Assembly news)

At ISSF World Cup, India performed strongly in:

• • A) Shooting

  • B) Archery

  • C) Wrestling

  • D) Boxing
    Answer: A. Shooting

    Which global hockey event started in Chennai on June 18?

    • A) Junior Asia Cup

    • B) Hockey India Masters Cup

    • C) Champions Trophy

    • D) Women’s World Cup qualifier
      Answer: B. Hockey India Masters Cup

      Who clinched a world record vault of 6.28 m?

      • A) Mondo Duplantis

      • B) Sergey Bubka

      • C) Renaud Lavillenie

      • D) Sam Kendricks
        Answer: A. Armand Duplantis

        The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is being held in:

        • A) India

        • B) US

        • C) Qatar

        • D) Japan
          Answer: B. United States

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💹 Economy & Finance

Which bank became the first foreign entity to list a bond on NSE IX at GIFT City?

• • A) SBI

  • B) DFCC Bank

  • C) IndusInd

  • D) HDFC
    Answer: B. DFCC Bank

    What did RBI update on June 17 concerning NBFC gold loans?

    • A) LTV norms

    • B) Interest rates

    • C) Loan duration

    • D) Collateral rules
      Answer: A. LTV norms revision

        UPI transaction speed was enhanced to:

      • A) 5 sec

      • B) 10 sec

      • C) 15 sec

      • D) 20 sec
        Answer: B. 10 sec

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🧬 Society & Education

India reappointed an ambassador to which country after a 4-year gap?

• • A) North Korea

  • B) Pakistan

  • C) Afghanistan

  • D) Saudi Arabia
    Answer: A. North Korea

    Which appointed new India Head at Meta in June?

    • A) Arun Srinivas

    • B) Kiran Rao

    • C) Rohit Sharma

    • D) Nitin Gupta
      Answer: A. Arun Srinivas

      Who stepped down as G20 Sherpa after 45 years of service?

      • A) Amitabh Kant

      • B) Sanjay Sinha

      • C) Arvind Saxena

      • D) Raghuram Rajan
        Answer: A. Amitabh Kant

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🏛️ National Affairs (defence & policy)

Which Indian state saw a 20% rise in cotton sowing?

31. • A) Punjab

    • B) Maharashtra

    • C) Tamil Nadu

    • D) Gujarat
      Answer: A. Punjab

      India’s first e‑waste eco‑park will be in:

      • A) Bengaluru

      • B) New Delhi

      • C) Pune

      • D) Kolkata
        Answer: B. New Delhi

        Total telephone connections in India as of April 2025 exceeded:

        • A) 100 crore

        • B) 110 crore

        • C) 120 crore

        • D) 130 crore
          Answer: C. 120 crore

32. India ranks ___ globally in pharma volume.

    • A) 2nd

    • B) 3rd

    • C) 4th

    • D) 5th
      Answer: B. 3rd

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🇰🇷 Asia & Regional Affairs

Which event happened in South Korea on June 17?

• • A) Ratification of Hague Adoption Convention

  • B) President impeachment

  • C) National elections

  • D) Major earthquake
    Answer: A. Ratified Hague Adoption Convention

    On June 11, South Korea suspended loudspeaker broadcasts into:

    • A) China

    • B) North Korea

    • C) Japan

    • D) Russia
      Answer: B. North Korea

      A KF‑16 jet crashed at which US base?

      • A) Eielson AFB, Alaska

      • B) Wright‑Patterson, Ohio

      • C) Edwards AFB, California

      • D) Lackland AFB, Texas
        Answer: A. Eielson AFB, Alaska

      • In June 3 SK election, who became president?

        • A) Kim Moon‑soo

        • B) Lee Jae‑myung

        • C) Yoon Suk Yeol

        • D) Park Geun‑hye
          Answer: B. Lee Jae‑myung

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🏢 Business & Markets

Lundin Mining hosted a virtual capital markets day on:

• • A) June 16

  • B) June 17

  • C) June 18

  • D) June 19
    Answer: C. June 18