Quiz Questions
Question 1: Prime Minister’s Diplomatic Tour
Which three countries are part of Prime Minister Modi’s diplomatic tour starting June 15, 2025?
A) Cyprus, Germany, France
B) Cyprus, Canada, Croatia
C) Greece, Canada, Croatia
D) Cyprus, Italy, Germany
Answer: B) Cyprus, Canada, Croatia
This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in over two decades and the first-ever visit to Croatia by an Indian PM.
Question 2: Air India Tragedy
What was the flight number of the Air India aircraft that crashed near Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025?
A) AI170
B) AI171
C) AI172
D) AI173
Answer: B) AI171
Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing at least 290 people with only one survivor.
Question 3: Banking Interest Rates
By how many basis points did State Bank of India reduce its External Benchmark Lending Rate following RBI’s repo rate cut?
A) 25 basis points
B) 40 basis points
C) 50 basis points
D) 75 basis points
Answer: C) 50 basis points
SBI reduced its EBLR to 8.15%, making home loan rates range between 7.5-8.45% based on borrower credit scores.
Question 4: Israel-Iran Military Operations
What is the name of Israel’s military operation launched on June 13, 2025, targeting Iranian facilities?
A) Operation Rising Eagle
B) Operation Rising Lion
C) Operation Desert Storm
D) Operation Iron Dome
Answer: B) Operation Rising Lion
Israel launched this operation targeting over 100 Iranian military and nuclear facilities, escalating the conflict to direct military confrontation.
Question 5: Cricket Championship
Which team won the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord’s?
A) Australia
B) India
C) South Africa
D) England
Answer: C) South Africa
South Africa achieved a historic victory, ending their 27-year ICC trophy drought with Captain Temba Bavuma lifting the Test mace.
Question 6: RBI Monetary Policy
What is the new repo rate after RBI’s reduction on June 6, 2025?
A) 5.0%
B) 5.25%
C) 5.5%
D) 6.0%
Answer: C) 5.5%
RBI cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5% and also reduced the Cash Reserve Ratio by 100 basis points from 4% to 3%.
Question 7: Formula 1 Racing
Which driver leads the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship in 2025?
A) Max Verstappen
B) Lewis Hamilton
C) Oscar Piastri
D) Charles Leclerc
Answer: C) Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri leads with 186 points, while McLaren leads the Constructors’ Championship with 362 points.
Question 8: Space Mission
Which Indian astronaut will participate in the Axiom-4 mission scheduled for June 19, 2025?
A) Rakesh Sharma
B) Kalpana Chawla
C) Shubhanshu Shukla
D) Sunita Williams
Answer: C) Shubhanshu Shukla
Shubhanshu Shukla will participate in the historic space mission launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.
Question 9: Advance Tax Payment
When is the first installment of advance tax for FY 2025-26 due?
A) June 10, 2025
B) June 15, 2025
C) June 20, 2025
D) June 30, 2025
Answer: B) June 15, 2025
Since June 15 is a Sunday, taxpayers can make payments on June 16 without penalty, applicable to those with income tax liability exceeding Rs 10,000.
Question 10: Defense Technology
What is the name of the hybrid VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle successfully tested by the Indian Army?
A) Rudra UAV
B) Rudrastra UAV
C) Garuda UAV
D) Akash UAV
Answer: B) Rudrastra UAV
The Rudrastra Hybrid VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle demonstrated vertical takeoff capabilities with a flight range exceeding 170 km and 1.5-hour endurance capacity.
Quiz Scoring Guide
9-10 Correct: Excellent knowledge of current affairs
7-8 Correct: Good preparation level
5-6 Correct: Average performance, need more practice
Below 5: Requires intensive current affairs study
Exam Preparation Tips
For Banking Exams
Focus on RBI policy changes and banking sector reforms
Study government schemes and financial inclusion measures
Keep updated with economic developments and market trends
For UPSC Preparation
Analyze international relations and diplomatic developments
Study defense capabilities and technological advancements
Focus on government policies and their implementation
For SSC and Other Competitive Exams
Regular practice with current affairs quizzes
Focus on sports achievements and cultural events
Study economic policies and their social impact
This quiz provides comprehensive coverage of major events from June 15, 2025, ensuring candidates stay updated with current affairs essential for competitive examination success.
