Current Affairs Quiz – 19.06.2025
Question 1: What was the new Repo Rate announced by the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee?
A) 5.25 percent
B) 5.50 percent
C) 5.75 percent
D) 6.00 percent
Answer: B) 5.50 percent
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee lowered the policy Repo Rate by 50 basis points from 6.00 percent to 5.50 percent in a 5:1 vote, also changing its stance back to ‘neutral’ from ‘accommodative’.
Question 2: Who was named India’s new Test Captain after Jasprit Bumrah declined the role?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) Shubman Gill
D) Hardik Pandya
Answer: C) Shubman Gill
Jasprit Bumrah declined the Test captaincy due to workload concerns and back issues, with Shubman Gill being named as India’s new Test Captain for the upcoming series against England.
Question 3: Which naval vessel was commissioned as India’s first indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Arnala
C) INS Arihant
D) INS Arunachal
Answer: B) INS Arnala
India commissioned INS Arnala, the first indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, strengthening coastal and underwater defense capabilities in Visakhapatnam.
Question 4: What amount did the Centre approve for Himachal Pradesh’s disaster relief under the National Disaster Response Fund?
A) ₹1,006.40 crore
B) ₹2,006.40 crore
C) ₹3,006.40 crore
D) ₹4,006.40 crore
Answer: B) ₹2,006.40 crore
The Government sanctioned ₹2,006.40 crore for Himachal Pradesh’s recovery after 2023 floods, landslides, and cloudbursts under the National Disaster Response Fund.
Question 5: What position did IIT Delhi achieve in the latest QS global rankings?
A) 103rd
B) 113th
C) 123rd
D) 133rd
Answer: C) 123rd
IIT Delhi jumped 27 ranks in QS rankings, securing the 123rd position globally and topping India’s institutional list, reflecting improvement in academic standards and research output of Indian technical institutions.
Question 6: Which country’s nuclear sites were reportedly struck by Israel according to the news?
A) Syria
B) Lebanon
C) Iran
D) Yemen
Answer: C) Iran
Israel struck Iran’s nuclear sites with IAEA confirming damage to 2 centrifuge centers, with IDF reporting 50+ jets carried out the Iran attack, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Question 7: What is the cost of the new FASTag-based annual toll pass for private vehicles announced by the government?
A) ₹2,000
B) ₹3,000
C) ₹4,000
D) ₹5,000
Answer: B) ₹3,000
The Government introduced a ₹3,000 FASTag-based annual toll pass for private vehicles, effective nationwide from August 15, offering 200 trips or one-year validity.
Question 8: Which Indian astronaut is scheduled to be part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station?
A) Rakesh Sharma
B) Kalpana Chawla
C) Sunita Williams
D) Shubhanshu Shukla
Answer: D) Shubhanshu Shukla
The Axiom-4 mission launch was rescheduled to June 22 with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, following technical reviews and ISS safety evaluations.
Question 9: What is the projected value of India’s fintech market by 2028-29 according to the Finance Minister?
A) $200 billion
B) $300 billion
C) $400 billion
D) $500 billion
Answer: C) $400 billion
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman predicted India’s fintech market to cross $400 billion by 2028-29, highlighting the sector’s massive growth potential.
Question 10: Which state government announced the celebration of International Yoga Day as ‘Yoga Sangam’ in over 70,000 government schools?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Bihar
The Bihar government announced the celebration of International Yoga Day as ‘Yoga Sangam’ in over 70,000 government schools on June 21, 2025.
Key Points to Remember
The RBI reduced the Repo Rate to 5.50 percent with a stance change to neutral
Shubman Gill was named India’s new Test cricket captain
INS Arnala is India’s first indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
IIT Delhi secured 123rd position globally in QS rankings
International Yoga Day will be celebrated on June 21, 2025
The Axiom-4 mission with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled for June 22, 2025
Middle East tensions escalated with Israel striking Iran’s nuclear facilities
The government introduced a ₹3,000 annual FASTag toll pass for private vehicles
India’s fintech market is projected to cross $400 billion by 2028-29
Himachal Pradesh received ₹2,006.40 crore for disaster relief
This quiz covers essential current affairs from 19.06.2025 that are likely to appear in banking and competitive examinations. Regular practice with such quizzes will help strengthen your general knowledge and improve your chances of success in various competitive exams.
