Current affairs questions of 14th June 2025
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1. Which Goan distillery’s Feni recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
a) Susegado Distillery
b) Cazcar Distillery
c) Goa Spirits Ltd.
d) Azulejo Feni Works
Correct Answer: b) Cazcar Distillery
Explanation: Cazcar Distillery in Nanora village is the first to receive a GI tag for its Ozzo Feni, marking a historic recognition for Goan feni.
2. What is the approval timeline promised by the FastTrack Punjab Portal?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 45 days
d) 90 days
Correct Answer: c) 45 days
Explanation: The FastTrack Punjab Portal promises time-bound industrial clearances within 45 days, failing which deemed approval is granted.
3. India ranked at what position in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025?
a) 127th
b) 125th
c) 131st
d) 130th
Correct Answer: c) 131st
Explanation: India slipped to 131st position in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Index, down from 127th in 2024, showing a decline in gender parity.
4. Which organization collaborated with SCCL to explore rare earth elements?
a) IIT Kharagpur
b) IMMT Bhubaneswar
c) NALCO
d) CSIR Delhi
Correct Answer: b) IMMT Bhubaneswar
Explanation: SCCL signed an MoU with IMMT Bhubaneswar to explore critical minerals and rare earth elements using sustainable technologies.
5. What is the starting cost of delivering books through ‘Gyan Post’ for up to 300 grams?
a) ₹10
b) ₹20
c) ₹30
d) ₹25
Correct Answer: b) ₹20
Explanation: The Department of Posts launched ‘Gyan Post’ with charges starting from ₹20 for parcels up to 300 grams to deliver educational books affordably.
6. Which country topped the World Happiness Report 2025?
a) Norway
b) Sweden
c) Finland
d) Denmark
Correct Answer: c) Finland
Explanation: Finland topped the World Happiness Report 2025, continuing its streak as one of the happiest countries globally.
7. What is the name of the first-ever joint Air Force Special Forces exercise between India and the U.S.?
a) Vajra Prahar
b) Desert Claw
c) Tiger Claw
d) Sangam
Correct Answer: c) Tiger Claw
Explanation: ‘Tiger Claw’ is the first joint Special Forces exercise between the Indian and U.S. Air Forces to enhance interoperability.
8. Which bank listed the first green bonds by a foreign corporate at GIFT IFSC?
a) State Bank of India
b) Axis Bank
c) DFCC Bank
d) HDFC Bank
Correct Answer: c) DFCC Bank
Explanation: Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank listed green bonds at GIFT IFSC, marking the first such foreign corporate listing for solar energy projects.
9. What was India’s retail inflation rate in May 2025?
a) 3.16%
b) 4.26%
c) 2.82%
d) 3.34%
Correct Answer: c) 2.82%
Explanation: India recorded 2.82% retail inflation in May 2025, the lowest since February 2019 due to easing food prices.
10. Who is India supporting as a candidate for Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau?
a) Neeta Verma
b) Kiran Mazumdar
c) M. Revathi
d) R. Chandrashekhar
Correct Answer: c) M. Revathi
Explanation: India backed Ms. M. Revathi as the first woman and regional candidate for Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau for 2027–30.