📰 Today’s Highlights – 30 June 2025
India’s southwest monsoon has now covered the entire country almost a week ahead of schedule, reaching Delhi early and significantly boosting sowing prospects. Uttar Pradesh sees renewed rainfall, bringing relief to Lucknow and surrounding areas. Foreign investment flows remain strong with FPIs continuing net equity purchases for the third consecutive month. India also marked National Statistics Day and launched the GOIStats mobile app to enhance public access to government data, reinforcing the importance of data-driven governance.
Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (30 June 2025)
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**By how many days did monsoon cover India ahead of the usual July 8 date?**A) 5 daysB) 7 daysC) 9 daysD) 12 daysAnswer: C) 9 daysExplanation: Monsoon covered the entire country by June 29, nine days ahead of the long-term average.
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**Which major city received rain two days earlier than usual on June 29?**A) MumbaiB) KolkataC) DelhiD) ChennaiAnswer: C) DelhiExplanation: Monsoon reached Delhi two days early, around June 29.
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**How much rainfall did Lucknow record today?**A) 25 mmB) 46 mmC) 60 mmD) 82 mmAnswer: B) 46 mmExplanation: Lucknow received 46 mm due to a trough from Bay of Bengal.
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**Which UP district recorded the heaviest rainfall today?**A) DeoriaB) BaghpatC) FarrukhabadD) SambhalAnswer: C) FarrukhabadExplanation: Farrukhabad received 90 mm—the highest in the region.
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**What temperature drop did Lucknow experience?**A) 1–2°CB) 3–4°CC) 5–6°CD) 7–8°CAnswer: B) 3–4°CExplanation: Daytime temperatures fell by 3–4 °C following rainfall .
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**For how many consecutive months have FPIs been net equity buyers?**A) OneB) TwoC) ThreeD) FourAnswer: C) ThreeExplanation: FPIs became net buyers in April, May, and June.
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**What approximate amount did FPIs invest in June?**A) Rs 4,000 croreB) Rs 8,900 croreC) Rs 13,100 croreD) Rs 20,000 croreAnswer: C) Rs 13,100 croreExplanation: FPIs invested about Rs 13,107 crore in June so far.
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**Which day is observed today to promote statistical literacy?**A) National Data DayB) National Science DayC) National Statistics DayD) World Statistics DayAnswer: C) National Statistics DayExplanation: Celebrated on June 29 to honor P.C. Mahalanobis and promote data-driven policies.
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**What is the theme of National Statistics Day 2025?**A) Data for DevelopmentB) 75 Years of the NSSC) Digital StatisticsD) Open Data IndiaAnswer: B) 75 Years of the NSSExplanation: Theme marks 75 years of National Sample Survey operations.
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**Which mobile app did MoSPI launch recently?**A) StatIndiaB) GoIStatsC) DataGovD) StatTrackAnswer: B) GoIStatsExplanation: GoIStats app launched to provide easy access to official statistics.
✅ Summary:
Today’s quiz covers the early and widespread monsoon over India, UP’s rainfall revival, sustained foreign investments, National Statistics Day celebrations, and the launch of GoIStats app for enhanced public data access.
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