Monsoon rains have picked up significantly across Maharashtra, easing the heatwave but raising flood and agricultural concerns. In Punjab, retail inflation has surged to a six-month high, stirring economic anxiety in the region. Rajasthan's political landscape heats up with Congress accusing the Centre of phone tapping, while RBI maintains currency stability as the rupee hovers near ₹86. On the international stage, tensions persist in West Asia with Israeli strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, prompting civilian evacuations. Meanwhile, school assembly highlights note India’s progress in nuclear capability and international space collaboration.
Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (17 June 2025)
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**Which Maharashtra locality recorded 123 mm rainfall in 24 hours?**A) BhiraB) GirivanC) TamhiniD) LonavalaAnswer: D) LonavalaExplanation: Lonavala saw 123 mm rainfall; other regions like Tamhini and Bhira recorded heavier showers.
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**According to IMD, what’s triggering the increased monsoon activity?**A) Western DisturbanceB) Cyclonic circulation over South Gujarat plus Bay of Bengal systemC) El Niño resetD) Tropical cycloneAnswer: B) Cyclonic circulation over South Gujarat plus Bay of Bengal systemExplanation: The combined weather systems are intensifying rains over Maharashtra.
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**Retail inflation in Punjab surged to what percentage in May 2025?**A) 3.67%B) 5.21%C) 2.89%D) 6.46%Answer: B) 5.21%Explanation: Punjab’s CPI inflation hit a six-month high of 5.21%, outpacing many neighboring states.
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**Which state recorded the highest inflation, surpassing Punjab?**A) KeralaB) HaryanaC) Himachal PradeshD) GujaratAnswer: A) KeralaExplanation: Kerala led at 6.46%, with Punjab second-highest.
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**What allegation did Rajasthan Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra make today?**A) Exam paper leakB) Misuse of Central fundsC) Central government tapped phones of state ministersD) Land acquisition injusticeAnswer: C) Central government tapped phones of state ministersExplanation: He accused the Centre of wiretapping CM and ministers.
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**What percentage of rural inflation did Punjab record compared to urban?**A) 5.05% vs 5.27%B) 5.27% vs 5.05%C) 2.82% vs 5.21%D) 6.46% vs 5.21%Answer: B) 5.27% vs 5.05%Explanation: Rural inflation (5.27%) was slightly higher than urban (5.05%) in Punjab.
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**Why has the rupee held steady near ₹86.06 today?**A) Crude oil price dropB) RBI intervention and a weaker dollar indexC) Foreign investment surgeD) Stronger rupee policyAnswer: B) RBI intervention and a weaker dollar indexExplanation: Stability attributed to central bank action and global currency movements.
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**Which of the following did Reuters note could influence bonds/rupee this week?**A) Global stock indices onlyB) Israel‑Iran conflict and crude oilC) RBI’s daily VRR auctions resumptionD) Upcoming monsoon session of ParliamentAnswer: B) Israel‑Iran conflict and crude oilExplanation: These factors are expected to drive debt yields and rupee movement.
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**In West Asia today, Israeli strikes targeted what Iranian facility?**A) Government HQB) TV studioC) Oil refineryD) Military baseAnswer: B) TV studioExplanation: Israeli airstrikes hit an Iranian TV studio, prompting evacuations.
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**What international aid did school assembly highlights mention concerning space?**A) PSLV-C55 launchB) ISRO–Axiom Space collaboration on Ax‑4 to ISSC) Chandrayaan‑3 successD) Mars missionAnswer: B) ISRO–Axiom Space collaboration on Ax‑4 to ISSExplanation: Assembly notes reference the joint venture for an ISS mission.
✅ Summary:
Today’s quiz covers heavy monsoon rains in Maharashtra, rising inflation in Punjab, RBI's market interventions, political allegations in Rajasthan, Middle‑East developments, and India's advancing space initiatives.
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