Current affairs questions of 4th June 2025
Current affairs questions are very important for competitive exams. They help you stay updated with the latest news and events. Most exams include a section on general awareness. This section often covers recent national and international topics. Knowing current affairs improves your overall score. It also helps in interviews and group discussions. Many exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways ask current affairs regularly. Daily practice of such questions builds strong exam preparation. It also sharpens your thinking and decision-making skills. That’s why reading and solving current affairs questions is a smart habit for every exam aspirant.
1. Who was appointed as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command?
- A) Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann
- B) Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
- C) Dr. Samir V Kamat
- D) Tapan Kumar Deka
Correct Answer: B) Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
Explanation: Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana became the 18th CINCAN, and he is the first Chief of Defence Intelligence to be appointed to the position.
2. What is the theme of World Bicycle Day 2025?
- A) Pedal Towards Health
- B) Cycle for Climate
- C) Cycling for a Sustainable Future
- D) Bicycles: The Green Ride
Correct Answer: C) Cycling for a Sustainable Future
Explanation: The 2025 theme of World Bicycle Day is “Cycling for a Sustainable Future,” promoting eco-friendly and healthy transportation.
3. Which initiative aims to build geospatial land survey skills in urban India?
- A) SURVEY360
- B) NAKSHA
- C) URBANMAP
- D) SMARTLAND
Correct Answer: B) NAKSHA
Explanation: The NAKSHA programme is led by the DoLR to enhance land survey skills using geospatial technologies across 157 ULBs.
4. How much was the GST collection in May 2025?
- A) ₹1.72 lakh crore
- B) ₹2.36 lakh crore
- C) ₹2.01 lakh crore
- D) ₹1.96 lakh crore
Correct Answer: C) ₹2.01 lakh crore
Explanation: India’s GST collection for May 2025 reached ₹2.01 lakh crore, a 16.4% increase over May 2024.
5. Which AI initiative was launched to support Indian languages across sectors?
- A) BhashaAI
- B) Bharat AI
- C) Bharat Gen
- D) GenIndia
Correct Answer: C) Bharat Gen
Explanation: Bharat Gen is India’s first multimodal AI language model developed for 22 Indian languages, targeting sectors like healthcare and governance.
6. Which bank removed the minimum balance requirement for savings accounts starting from June 2025?
- A) State Bank of India
- B) Canara Bank
- C) Bank of Baroda
- D) Punjab National Bank
Correct Answer: B) Canara Bank
Explanation: Canara Bank waived the AMB requirement for all savings accounts from 1st June 2025, making them zero-balance accounts.
7. What penalty has Karnataka imposed for tobacco-related violations after recent legal changes?
- A) ₹200
- B) ₹500
- C) ₹800
- D) ₹1,000
Correct Answer: D) ₹1,000
Explanation: Karnataka raised the tobacco violation fine from ₹200 to ₹1,000 and increased the legal age to purchase tobacco to 21.
8. Which international cricketer announced retirement from ODIs in 2025?
- A) Heinrich Klaasen
- B) Glenn Maxwell
- C) Rohit Sharma
- D) Angelo Mathews
Correct Answer: B) Glenn Maxwell
Explanation: Glenn Maxwell retired from ODIs in 2025 after a 13-year international career to focus on T20s and franchise cricket.
9. Which organisations signed an MoU to promote bioenergy and bio-hydrogen in India?
- A) IREDA and NTPC
- B) IBA and IOCL
- C) MNRE and BHEL
- D) ONGC and NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: B) IBA and IOCL
Explanation: Indian Biogas Association (IBA) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) signed an MoU to collaborate on India’s bioenergy and bio-hydrogen initiatives.
10. Who invented the abortion pill RU 486 and passed away at the age of 98?
- A) Luc Montagnier
- B) Etienne-Emile Baulieu
- C) Jean-Marie Lehn
- D) Emile Durkheim
Correct Answer: B) Etienne-Emile Baulieu
Explanation: Renowned French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of RU 486 and a pioneer in reproductive rights, died at 98 in Paris.