Current affairs questions of 6th June 2025
Current affairs are a key part of most competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and State PSCs. Questions from recent events are asked in the General Awareness and GK sections. The current affairs of 6th June 2025 cover important national and international news. Topics include government MoUs, new apps, economic updates, major appointments, awards, and global events. These topics help candidates stay informed and exam-ready. Practicing daily current affairs improves accuracy and boosts confidence. It also helps in quick revision before exams. These MCQs are useful for last-minute preparation and scoring better in competitive exams.
1. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Fertiliser Association of India?
A. Sujoy Dutta
B. Sumit Khandelwal
C. N Suresh Krishnan
D. Sailesh C Mehta
Correct Answer: D. Sailesh C Mehta
Explanation: Sailesh C Mehta, MD of Deepak Fertilisers, was appointed Chairman of FAI, succeeding N Suresh Krishnan.
2. Which Indian state signed a 5-year MoU with ISRO’s SHAR centre to integrate space tech into citizen services?
A. Karnataka
B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh signed a MoU with ISRO’s SHAR to enhance RTGS with satellite data for 42 applications.
3. What is the theme of World Environment Day 2025?
A. Restore Our Earth
B. Putting an End to Plastic Pollution
C. Only One Earth
D. Clean Air for All
Correct Answer: B. Putting an End to Plastic Pollution
Explanation: The 2025 World Environment Day focuses on ending plastic pollution globally.
4. What new verification will Indian Railways implement for Tatkal ticket booking?
A. Mobile number OTP
B. Face recognition
C. e-Aadhaar authentication
D. Captcha verification
Correct Answer: C. e-Aadhaar authentication
Explanation: Indian Railways will require e-Aadhaar verification to reduce Tatkal ticket fraud.
5. Who has been appointed CFO of UCO Bank?
A. Swarup Kumar Saha
B. Sujoy Dutta
C. Sumit Khandelwal
D. Ashwani Kumar
Correct Answer: C. Sumit Khandelwal
Explanation: Sumit Khandelwal, former GM at UCO Bank, replaced Sujoy Dutta as the new CFO.
6. Which app did HUL launch to track real-time market insights?
A. H-Trends
B. iSight
C. MarketRadar
D. Unilever360
Correct Answer: B. iSight
Explanation: HUL launched the iSight app for employees to capture market and competitor insights in real time.
7. Which volcano recently erupted with Strombolian explosions?
A. Mount Fuji
B. Mount Vesuvius
C. Mount Etna
D. Mount St. Helens
Correct Answer: C. Mount Etna
Explanation: Mount Etna in Italy erupted with Strombolian explosions, sending ash and smoke into the sky.
8. What is the estimated IPO size of HDB Financial Services approved by SEBI?
A. Rs 8,500 crore
B. Rs 10,000 crore
C. Rs 12,500 crore
D. Rs 15,000 crore
Correct Answer: C. Rs 12,500 crore
Explanation: SEBI approved HDB Financial’s Rs 12,500 crore IPO, with Rs 2,500 crore as fresh issue and Rs 10,000 crore as OFS.
9. Who received the Global Leadership Award from USISPF in 2025?
A. Sundar Pichai
B. Ratan Tata
C. Kumar Mangalam Birla
D. Satya Nadella
Correct Answer: C. Kumar Mangalam Birla
Explanation: USISPF honored Kumar Mangalam Birla at its 8th annual summit for his global leadership and investment contributions.
10. According to the OECD, what is India’s projected GDP growth rate for FY26?
A. 6.0%
B. 6.2%
C. 6.3%
D. 6.5%
Correct Answer: C. 6.3%
Explanation: The OECD revised India’s FY26 GDP growth projection down to 6.3%, citing global trade tensions.