Today’s quiz covers a diverse set of national events—from high‑level appointments and major policy shifts to emergency responses and key international developments. Strengthen your grasp of current affairs with topics like RBI policy, civil defence, and diplomatic moves.
1. Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC‑PM) on 10 June 2025?
A) Bibek Debroy
B) Suman Bery
C) S. Mahendra Dev
D) Soumya Kanti Ghosh
Answer: C) S. Mahendra Dev
Explanation: Economist S. Mahendra Dev took charge as full‑time chair, filling the position since Bibek Debroy’s passing.
2. Which RBI liquidity tool was discontinued effective 11 June 2025?
A) Fixed Rate Repo (FRR)
B) Daily Treasury Bills (DTBs)
C) Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions
D) Open Market Operations (OMO)
Answer: C) Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions
Explanation: RBI decided to stop daily VRR auctions from 11 June due to changing liquidity conditions.
3. What was the cause of the emergency response by INS Surat off Kerala’s coast on 9 June 2025?
A) Pirate attack
B) Oil spill
C) Fire on cargo ship
D) Mechanical failure
Answer: C) Fire on cargo ship
Explanation: A fire broke out in the hold of MV Wan Hai 503, prompting deployment of INS Surat and Coast Guard aircraft.
4. What record temperature did Chandigarh experience on 9 June 2025?
A) 41 °C
B) 42.5 °C
C) 43.8 °C
D) 45 °C
Answer: C) 43.8 °C
Explanation: Chandigarh saw its hottest day of the season at 43.8 °C, triggering a heat wave alert.
5. What national initiative, now spanning 1,467 hospitals, provides hospital navigation and support?
A) Ayushman Bharat
B) Project Sarathi
C) e-Hospital
D) Sehat Mitra
Answer: B) Project Sarathi
Explanation: PGIMER's Project Sarathi was expanded to 1,467 hospitals across 34 states, reducing patient wait times significantly.
6. On which date is the International Archives Day observed?
A) 8 June
B) 9 June
C) 10 June
D) 11 June
Answer: B) 9 June
Explanation: International Archives Day, commemorating the founding of ICA in 1948, is annually observed on 9 June.
7. Who inaugurated the Agile Robots and SOL India facilities in Tamil Nadu?
A) PM Modi
B) CM Stalin
C) Minister Rijiju
D) President Murmu
Answer: B) CM M.K. Stalin
Explanation: Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated two facilities worth ₹475 crore by Agile Robots SE and SOL India.
8. Which major ceremonial event for AIIMS Deoghar was postponed due to President Murmu not visiting?
A) Foundation stone laying
B) Maiden convocation
C) Annual medical conference
D) Inauguration of super‑speciality block
Answer: B) Maiden convocation
Explanation: The first convocation at AIIMS Deoghar was shelved when President Droupadi Murmu’s visit got cancelled.
9. What dry day occurred on 10 June 2025 in various Indian states?
A) Republic Day
B) Gandhi Jayanti
C) A dry day (liquor prohibition)
D) Bank Holiday
Answer: C) A dry day (liquor prohibition)
Explanation: Several states observed a dry day on 10 June 2025, suspending liquor sales.
10. What significant civil defence exercise did India conduct in early June 2025?
A) Exercise Abhyaas
B) Operation Shield
C) Operation Brahma
D) Exercise Nomadic Elephant
Answer: B) Operation Shield
Explanation: "Operation Shield" civil defence drills were carried out in border states to enhance preparedness for future threats.
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