Current Affairs Quiz – June 2025

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Union Agriculture Minister launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. The campaign aims to empower over 1.5 crore farmers by accelerating agricultural transformation in India. It is led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and coordinated by ICAR-CIFA. The goal is to spread advanced technologies in agriculture and fisheries to rural areas. It promotes self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience in farming and aquaculture. The campaign supports the vision of Viksit Bharat, meaning Developed India. It targets over 5 crore farmers across all districts through training, demos, and farmer-scientist interactions. It highlights fisheries as an essential part of rural development and livelihood security.

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Recently, flamingos have arrived in large numbers at the Chhaya pond in Porbandar town of Gujarat, creating a stunning natural spectacle. Flamingos are tall birds known for their pink feathers, long legs, and curved necks, though they hatch with grey feathers. They are social birds and live in large colonies, often gathering in thousands. Their habitats include salty water bodies like lagoons, estuaries, lakes, and mudflats. Greater Flamingos migrate to India from Israel, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and are the State Bird of Gujarat. Lesser Flamingos migrate from Siberia to Mumbai through the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.

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Recently, due to continuous rainfall in Dakshina Kannada district, the water level of the Netravati River has risen sharply, leading to precautionary evacuation from low-lying areas. The Netravati River is a major west-flowing river in Karnataka and is often called the lifeline of Dakshina Kannada district. It originates from the Bangrabalige Valley of Yelaneeru Ghat in the Kudremukha range of the Western Ghats in Karnataka. The river starts at an elevation of about 1,300 meters in Chikkamagaluru district. It merges with its main tributary, the Kumaradhara River, at Uppinangadi.

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More than 60 Indian athletes took part in the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 held in Gumi, Republic of Korea, from May 27 to 31. Indian athletes competed in 30 medal events, including 15 men’s, 14 women’s, and one mixed team event. India secured second place in the overall medal tally. The People’s Republic of China topped the medal table. India won a total of 24 medals – eight gold, 10 silver, and six bronze.

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The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has announced financial support for India’s first indigenous thrombectomy device. This support aims to improve stroke care by promoting homegrown medical technology. A thrombectomy is a medical procedure to remove blood clots from arteries or veins. These clots, called thrombi, can block blood flow and damage tissues or organs. Thrombectomy helps restore proper blood circulation and prevents serious health risks.

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In a bid to boost and expedite investments in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the Krishi Nivesh Portal. The portal acts as a one-stop platform for farmers, entrepreneurs and industries. It provides easy access to Central and State Government schemes in the agriculture sector. Currently, it gives information on 17 key schemes like Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund.

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Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 drones suffered a reputational setback after Pakistan’s Turkish-origin drones failed during Operation Sindoor. Bayraktar TB2 is a Turkish-made Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). It is designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike missions. It is Turkey’s first armed UAV developed domestically, showcasing its defence manufacturing capabilities.

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently rescued 14 people, including 13 from Assam, who were stranded on a riverine island in Arunachal Pradesh due to Dibang River flooding. The Dibang River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River in Northeast India. It flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The river originates near Keya Pass on the Indo-China border in the Upper Dibang Valley district. The river’s major tributaries include Dri, Mathun, Talon, Eme, Ahi, Emra, and Awa.

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India’s First Agricultural Hackathon was inaugurated at Sinchan Nagar Grounds, College of Agriculture, Pune, Maharashtra. It is jointly organised by the State Agriculture Department, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), and College of Agriculture, Pune. The event highlights the shared responsibility of farmers, industries, scientists, government, and society in improving agriculture.

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Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. IATA was founded on 19 April 1945 in Havana, Cuba, to support safe, secure, reliable, and economical air services worldwide. The last Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in India was held in 1983, 42 years ago. Its main goals are to develop international air transport, ensure cooperation among airlines, improve safety, and create global air traffic rules.