📰 Today’s Highlights – 3 July 2025
Monsoon rains hit Madhya Pradesh hard, prompting weather alerts across dozens of districts, while the IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall for July after a wet June. Uttar Pradesh’s Van Mahotsav drive kicks in, aiming to plant millions of trees during the monsoon week. On the economic front, rising foreign investments continue bolstering financial markets, while India allocates surplus rice for ethanol blending. The Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan closes for the monsoon, and PM Modi outlines plans to double India–Ghana trade over the next five years.
Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (3 July 2025)
-
**How many districts in Madhya Pradesh are under yellow alert today?**A) 12B) 30C) 7D) 22Answer: B) 30Explanation: Yellow alert issued for heavy rain and strong winds in 30 MP districts.
-
**How many districts are under orange-alert in MP?**A) 7B) 15C) 22D) 30Answer: A) 7Explanation: An orange alert was declared in 7 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
-
**What is MP also experiencing alongside monsoon rains?**A) HeatwaveB) HailstormsC) Strong windsD) DroughtAnswer: C) Strong windsExplanation: Heavy rains combined with strong winds are causing damage.
-
**What did IMD predict for July after a wet June?**A) Below-normal rainsB) Normal rainsC) Above-normal rainsD) Equal distributionAnswer: C) Above-normal rainsExplanation: IMD forecasts above-average rainfall nationwide, benefiting crops.
-
**What percentage above average was June’s rainfall?**A) 5%B) 9%C) 12%D) 15%Answer: B) 9%Explanation: June saw around 9% more rain than average, as per IMD.
-
**How many saplings is Uttar Pradesh aiming to plant during Van Mahotsav (1–7 July)?**A) 3.5 croreB) 35 lakhC) 35 croreD) 5 croreAnswer: C) 35 croreExplanation: UP plans to plant 35 crore saplings during the monsoon drive.
-
**Why is the Sariska Tiger Reserve closed from July?**A) Tiger breeding seasonB) Monsoon seasonC) Forest firesD) VIP visitsAnswer: B) Monsoon seasonExplanation: Sariska shuts for monsoon, though locals request selective access.
-
**How much surplus rice is being directed to ethanol production?**A) 3 million tonsB) 5.2 million tonsC) 7 million tonsD) 10 million tonsAnswer: B) 5.2 million tonsExplanation: Record 5.2 million tons of surplus rice allocated for ethanol use.
-
**Why is surplus rice used for ethanol blending?**A) Reduce exportsB) Control pricesC) Promote green fuelD) Curtail importsAnswer: C) Promote green fuelExplanation: To support ethanol-blending goals and manage stockpiles.
-
**What trade target did PM Modi announce for India‑Ghana?**A) Rs 1,000 croreB) Double trade volumeC) Halve tariffsD) Start free-trade talksAnswer: B) Double trade volumeExplanation: He set a goal to double India–Ghana trade over five years.
✅ Summary:
MCQs today cover monsoon activity and alerts in MP, nationwide rainfall forecasts, environmental initiatives like Van Mahotsav, strategic use of surplus rice for ethanol, Sariska’s monsoon closure, and international trade goals.
0 Comments