Northern India saw the monsoon reach Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon, prompting weather alerts and thunderstorms as clouds break the late-June heat. In Assam, a mock parliamentary event marks the emergency anniversary, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma demanding an apology from the Congress for its actions during the 1975 Emergency. Chandigarh observes Samvidhan Hatya Diwas with official events commemorating democracy quotes. The RBI's monthly bulletin applauds India’s economic strength amidst global uncertainties, backed by rate cuts. Meanwhile, the Orissa High Court has given the Centre a deadline regarding the misuse of India’s national emblem.
Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (26 June 2025)
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**Which weather alert was issued for Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon today?**A) RedB) OrangeC) YellowD) No alertAnswer: C) YellowExplanation: The IMD issued a yellow alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms as the monsoon arrived.
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**Which region was in a heavy-rain alert as the monsoon reached?**A) KeralaB) AssamC) North IndiaD) Northwest India onlyAnswer: C) North IndiaExplanation: Monsoon clouds triggered alerts across Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon in North India.
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**What did Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma demand from the Congress at a mock parliament?**A) Fund allocationB) Electoral reformsC) Apology for EmergencyD) Resignation of leadersAnswer: C) Apology for EmergencyExplanation: He called on Congress to apologize for the 1975 Emergency imposed without cabinet approval.
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**Which constitutional articles were suspended during the Emergency, according to Sarma?**A) Article 19B) Article 21C) Article 32D) Article 368Answer: B) Article 21Explanation: He highlighted that suspension of Article 21 allowed detention without judicial oversight.
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**Which day is observed as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ in Chandigarh?**A) 25 JuneB) 26 JuneC) 24 JuneD) 27 JuneAnswer: B) 26 JuneExplanation: Chandigarh held events on 26 June to mark the 50th anniversary of Emergency.
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**Who presided over the Chandigarh 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' function?**A) CMB) President of IndiaC) Punjab GovernorD) Home MinisterAnswer: C) Punjab GovernorExplanation: UT Administrator and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria led the event.
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**Which significant economic update was highlighted in RBI’s monthly bulletin?**A) Inflation increaseB) Resilient economy despite global uncertaintyC) Currency devaluationD) Surge in importsAnswer: B) Resilient economy despite global uncertaintyExplanation: RBI observed robust activity and low inflation amid global flux.
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**What policy action did RBI recently implement?**A) Increased repo rateB) 50 bps rate cut and lower CRRC) Raised bank reserve ratioD) Introduced forex controlsAnswer: B) 50 bps rate cut and lower CRRExplanation: RBI had cut rate by 50bps and reduced CRR to support growth.
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**What deadline did the Orissa High Court give the Centre for filing an affidavit?**A) 30 June 2025B) 31 July 2025C) 22 July 2025D) 1 August 2025Answer: C) 22 July 2025Explanation: The HC granted time till 22 July to respond on misuse of the national emblem.
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**What issue does the PIL in Orissa High Court relate to?**A) Emblem misuseB) Drug shortageC) River pollutionD) Land rightsAnswer: A) Emblem misuseExplanation: The PIL concerns misuse of India’s national emblem.
✅ Summary:
This quiz highlights the monsoon’s progression into North India, political reflection on the Emergency, democratic observance in Chandigarh, economic resilience affirmed by the RBI, and judicial action regarding misuse of the national emblem.
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