1. Dr M.R. Srinivasan, who recently passed away, was associated with which major national programme?
[A] Blue Revolution
[B] Nuclear Programme
[C] Green Revolution
[D] Chandrayaan 3 mission
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Correct Answer: B [Nuclear Programme]
Notes:
Dr M.R. Srinivasan, a key architect of India’s civilian nuclear programme, passed away at the age of 95 on 20 May. He was a technocrat with strong engineering skills and a vision for building scientific institutions. He joined the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) in 1955, just a year after it was formed. He worked closely with Dr Homi Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, to develop Apsara, India’s first nuclear research reactor, which became operational in 1956. In 1959, he became Principal Project Engineer and led India’s early efforts in nuclear power generation. He received the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, for his contributions to nuclear energy. His legacy reflects excellence in engineering and dedication to national scientific self-reliance.
2. Who has become the first author writing in Kannada to win the International Booker prize 2025?
[A] Anupama Niranjana
[B] Banu Mushtaq
[C] Ravi Belagere
[D] Nissar Ahmed
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Correct Answer: B [Banu Mushtaq]
Notes:
Banu Mushtaq, an Indian writer, lawyer, and activist, became the first author writing in Kannada to win the International Booker prize 2025. She won for her short story collection Heart Lamp. Heart Lamp is the first short story collection to win the £50,000 prize. The International Booker Prize began in 2005 as the Man Booker International Prize. It is awarded annually for a single book translated into English and published in the UK or Ireland. Its goal is to encourage reading quality fiction from non-English languages. The prize promotes global fiction among English-speaking readers, covering novels and short story collections.
3. Who has been elected as the President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly?
[A] Annalena Baerbock
[B] Paulina Kubiak
[C] Johannes Cullmann
[D] Audrey Azoulay
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Correct Answer: A [Annalena Baerbock]
Notes:
Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was elected President of the 80th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on June 2. She won the secret ballot with 167 votes, while 14 countries chose to abstain. Baerbock is the first woman from the Western European group and the fifth woman overall to lead the UN General Assembly. The 80th session begins on September 9, 2025, and will focus on global crises and reforms like the UN80 initiative and choosing the next Secretary-General before 2026.
4. Which gram panchayat won the gold medal in digital governance category under the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025?
[A] Palsana Gram Panchayat, Gujarat
[B] Rohini Gram Panchayat, Maharashtra
[C] West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat, Tripura
[D] Suakati Gram Panchayat, Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Rohini Gram Panchayat, Maharashtra]
Notes:
On June 6, 2025, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched a new category in the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. The category is called “Grassroots Level Initiatives for Deepening Service Delivery at Gram Panchayats or Equivalent Traditional Local Bodies.” It honors Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) for their digital efforts to improve ease of living and citizen-centric service delivery. From more than 1.45 lakh entries, four Gram Panchayats were awarded: Rohini (Maharashtra) won Gold; West Majlishpur (Tripura) won Silver; and Palsana (Gujarat) and Suakati (Odisha) won Jury Awards. Winners receive a trophy, certificate, and up to ₹10 lakh to further improve their public welfare projects.
5. Who received the ‘Most Impactful Environmentalist’ award on World Environment Day 2025?
[A] Acharya Prashant
[B] Sunita Narain
[C] Sadhguru
[D] Rajendra Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Acharya Prashant]
Notes:
Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant received the ‘Most Impactful Environmentalist’ award on World Environment Day. The award was given by the Green Society of India for his work in linking spiritual clarity with environmental awareness. At the World Environment Conference 2025 in Greater Noida, he said climate crisis starts in our minds, not just nature. He launched “Operation 2030,” a national initiative educating youth to meet the UN’s 1.5°C climate target by 2030.
6. Who has been appointed as a part-time member of the 16th Finance Commission?
[A] T. Rabi Sankar
[B] Poonam Gupta
[C] Swaminathan Janakiraman
[D] M. Rajeshwar Rao
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Correct Answer: A [T. Rabi Sankar]
Notes:
Recently, the President of India appointed Shri T. Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as a part-time member of the 16th Finance Commission (XVIFC). He will serve either till the Commission submits its report or until 31st October 2025, whichever comes earlier. His appointment follows the resignation of Shri Ajay Narayan Jha, a full-time member, due to personal reasons. The 16th Finance Commission (XVIFC) was formed on 31st December 2023.
7. Who has become the first person of Indian origin to be elected as the President of American Medical Association (AMA)?
[A] Srinivas Mukkamala
[B] Paresh Dandona
[C] Rahul Gupta
[D] Jayanta Debnath
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Correct Answer: A [Srinivas Mukkamala]
Notes:
Dr. Srinivas ‘Bobby’ Mukkamala has been elected as the first Indian-origin president of the American Medical Association (AMA) in its 178-year history. He will serve as the 180th president of the AMA, the largest association of physicians in the United States. Dr. Mukkamala, an ENT specialist from Michigan, has led the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force. He has advocated evidence-based policies to address the overdose epidemic in the U.S. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed residency at Loyola University, Chicago.
8. Which senior journalist was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Ministry of Home Affairs in June 2025?
[A] Shekhar Gupta
[B] Rajdeep Sardesai
[C] Ram Bahadur Rai
[D] Madhavrao Bagal
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Correct Answer: C [Ram Bahadur Rai]
Notes:
Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, a renowned journalist and President of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Trust, was recently awarded the ‘Padma Bhushan’ by Shri Satpal Chauhan, Director General, Ministry of Home Affairs. As Shri Rai could not attend the official ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the award was presented at the IGNCA office in the presence of Director Shri Pandey Pradeep Kumar and senior officials. The award included a citation with the signature and seal of the President of India and a medal. Shri Rai also serves as Chancellor of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, and guides many other institutions.
9. Who has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025 for Hindi language?
[A] Anjana Gupta
[B] Preeti Sinha
[C] Parvati Tirkey
[D] Pragati Bansal
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Correct Answer: C [Parvati Tirkey]
Notes:
Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, announced 23 winners for the Yuva Puraskar and 24 for the Bal Sahitya Puraskar awards. Sahitya Akademi is the central institution for literary promotion in 24 Indian languages, including English. There is no award in Dogri this year. Notable winners include Advait Kottary (English), Parvati Tirkey (Hindi), Latshmihar (Tamil), and Prasad Suri (Telugu).
10. Who has become the first woman and first African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
[A] Joyce Banda
[B] Wangari Maathai
[C] Bonang Matheba
[D] Kirsty Coventry
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Correct Answer: D [Kirsty Coventry]
Notes:
Recently, Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe made history by becoming the first female and first African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in its 130-year history. Coventry, a seven-time Olympic medallist in swimming, won the election in one round with 49 out of 97 votes, beating Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. and other candidates. She aims to focus on athlete rights, gender equality, and the sustainability of the Games. She has pledged to expand Olympic participation, especially in Africa, and engage youth.