📰 Today’s Highlights – 28 June 2025
The monsoon has now covered the entire country over a week early, significantly boosting prospects for summer cropping. Despite this, parts of northern India—like Chandigarh—remain hot and dry, awaiting rainfall. In a heartwarming medical update, organ donation from a young man in West Bengal is set to save multiple lives. Meanwhile, RBI is managing excess liquidity locally, and the commercial real estate sector shows strength with a jump in office space demand. India is also gearing up to support exporters amid global tensions, with a key meeting scheduled between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and trade stakeholders.
Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (28 June 2025)
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**By how many days is the monsoon covering India ahead of schedule?**A) 3–4 daysB) 5–6 daysC) More than a weekD) On scheduleAnswer: C) More than a weekExplanation: IMD expects full coverage in the next 3–4 days—over a week earlier than the usual July 8 finish.
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**What is India’s rainfall surplus for June so far?**A) 5%B) 9%C) 12%D) NoneAnswer: B) 9%Explanation: June precipitation is approximately 9% above average.
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**What temperature did Chandigarh record yesterday?**A) 37.2 °CB) 35.0 °CC) 32.5 °CD) 29.0 °CAnswer: A) 37.2 °CExplanation: The city experienced high temps, with no rainfall yet.
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**What organ donation occurred from a 23-year-old in West Bengal?**A) HeartB) CorneasC) KidneyD) All of the aboveAnswer: D) All of the aboveExplanation: His heart, liver, kidneys, and corneas are saving multiple lives.
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**Which state is taking the heart donation?**A) West BengalB) Chennai, Tamil NaduC) MaharashtraD) KarnatakaAnswer: B) Chennai, Tamil NaduExplanation: The heart was flown to Chennai for transplant.
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**What trend in office space demand was reported in Q2 2025?**A) Down 5%B) FlatC) Up 11%D) Up 20%Answer: C) Up 11%Explanation: Office leasing rose 11%, indicating strong economic activity.
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**Who will meet exporters on 30 June about trade concerns?**A) PM ModiB) Finance MinisterC) Commerce Minister Piyush GoyalD) RBI GovernorAnswer: C) Commerce Minister Piyush GoyalExplanation: A meeting is scheduled amid rising global tensions.
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**What auction did RBI hold on 27 June to soak up liquidity?**A) RepoB) Reverse Repo (VRRR)C) Forex saleD) Bond saleAnswer: B) Reverse Repo (VRRR)Explanation: RBI conducted a ₹1 trillion reverse repo to manage surplus funds.
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**What bank holiday falls on 28 June across India?**A) Republic DayB) Fourth Saturday holidayC) Gandhi JayantiD) Election holidayAnswer: B) Fourth Saturday holidayExplanation: Banks are closed on the fourth Saturday as per RBI norms .
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**Which region is expected to see rain starting 28 June?**A) Western GhatsB) Kanpur and Gangetic plainsC) Northeast onlyD) Coastal Andhra PradeshAnswer: B) Kanpur and Gangetic plainsExplanation: IMD forecast rain and thunderstorms across the region through July 2.
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