25 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for June 25, 2026 . This video covers all important national and international events in a crisp one-liner format – ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PCS, and other competitive exams.
Daily Current Affairs MCQs – 25 June 2026
Q1. The North East's largest organic spice processing unit was inaugurated in which state?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B. Meghalaya
Explanation: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the North East's largest organic spice processing unit at Lumdaitkhla in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya.
Q2. India's first private-sector Hybrid Second-Generation (2G) Ethanol Biorefinery has been approved in:
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approved ₹150 crore assistance for the 91 KLPD Hybrid 2G Ethanol Biorefinery at Wave Sugar, Dhanaura, Uttar Pradesh.
Q3. IITM Pune signed an MoU with which institution to establish a long-term climate observation station?
A. ISRO
B. NIT Rourkela
C. ARIES, Nainital
D. IMD
Answer: C. ARIES, Nainital
Explanation: IITM Pune and the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, will jointly establish a climate observation station under the Bharat Climate Observation Network.
Q4. Under which initiative will the new climate observation station be established?
A. National Climate Mission
B. Bharat Climate Observation Network
C. Green India Mission
D. National Weather Grid
Answer: B. Bharat Climate Observation Network
Explanation: The MoU between IITM and ARIES supports the Bharat Climate Observation Network for long-term climate monitoring.
Q5. During the FIFA World Cup 2026, who became the highest goal scorer in World Cup history?
A. Cristiano Ronaldo
B. Kylian Mbappé
C. Lionel Messi
D. Miroslav Klose
Answer: C. Lionel Messi
Explanation: Argentina captain Lionel Messi set a new record by becoming the highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history.
Q6. Argentina unveiled the world's tallest statue in honour of:
A. Diego Maradona
B. Lionel Messi
C. Gabriel Batistuta
D. Sergio Agüero
Answer: B. Lionel Messi
Explanation: The statue was unveiled to celebrate Messi's legendary football career and his World Cup achievements.
Q7. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) signed an MoU with which organization to promote non-ferrous metal derivatives?
A. MCX
B. India Bullion Exchange
C. Bharat Metal Exchange (BME)
D. NMDC
Answer: C. Bharat Metal Exchange (BME)
Explanation: The partnership aims to strengthen India's non-ferrous metal derivatives market.
Q8. The International Finance Corporation committed USD 371 million to:
A. Reliance Jio
B. Sify Infinit Spaces Limited
C. Tata Communications
D. Airtel
Answer: B. Sify Infinit Spaces Limited
Explanation: IFC will support the expansion of Sify Infinit Spaces' digital infrastructure through this investment.
Q9. The World Bank approved a ₹4,000 crore loan for which project?
A. Jal Jeevan Mission
B. Namami Gange
C. Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project
D. Atal Bhujal Yojana
Answer: C. Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project
Explanation: The loan will improve water conservation, groundwater management, and water security in Haryana.
Q10. The Mombasa Declaration focuses on combating:
A. Marine Pollution
B. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing
C. Ocean Acidification
D. Plastic Waste
Answer: B. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing
Explanation: Fifteen countries adopted the declaration to strengthen international cooperation against IUU Fishing.
Q11. Kunal Shah reportedly joined which company to lead WhatsApp's global operations?
A. Google
B. Apple
C. Meta Platforms Inc.
D. Microsoft
Answer: C. Meta Platforms Inc.
Explanation: CRED founder Kunal Shah reportedly joined Meta to lead WhatsApp globally.
Q12. Who chaired the 15th meeting of the Defence Information Technology Consultative Committee (DITCC)?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Sanjay Seth
C. Ajay Kumar
D. Giridhar Aramane
Answer: B. Sanjay Seth
Explanation: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth chaired the committee meeting in New Delhi.
Q13. INS Udaygiri is:
A. An aircraft carrier
B. A destroyer
C. A stealth frigate
D. A submarine
Answer: C. A stealth frigate
Explanation: INS Udaygiri is an indigenously designed stealth frigate built for the Indian Navy.
Q14. Exercise Pitch Black 2026 is hosted by:
A. Indian Air Force
B. United States Air Force
C. Royal Australian Air Force
D. Royal Air Force, UK
Answer: C. Royal Australian Air Force
Explanation: Pitch Black is a multinational air combat exercise organized by the Royal Australian Air Force.
Q15. The Competition Commission of India approved Honda Motor Company's acquisition of what percentage stake in Astemo Ltd.?
A. 15%
B. 18%
C. 21%
D. 26%
Answer: C. 21%
Explanation: CCI cleared Honda Motor Company's acquisition of a 21% voting interest in Astemo Ltd.
Q16. "PFRDA Pension Sahayak" is:
A. A new pension scheme
B. An AI-enabled grievance redressal platform
C. A pension investment fund
D. A digital pension card
Answer: B. An AI-enabled grievance redressal platform
Explanation: PFRDA launched Pension Sahayak to provide AI-assisted grievance support to pension subscribers.
Q17. WT-MARUT is India's first:
A. Wind Energy Research Centre
B. Wind Turbine Manufacturing Unit
C. Wind Turbine Supply Chain Management Portal
D. Wind Energy Trading Platform
Answer: C. Wind Turbine Supply Chain Management Portal
Explanation: WT-MARUT helps monitor and strengthen India's wind turbine materials and supply chain ecosystem.
Q18. WT-MARUT was launched during:
A. India Energy Week 2026
B. Global Wind Day Conference 2026
C. Renewable Energy Summit 2026
D. Clean Energy Expo 2026
Answer: B. Global Wind Day Conference 2026
Explanation: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the portal during the Global Wind Day Conference held in Goa.
Q19. GRAPES-3 observatory is located in:
A. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
B. Bengaluru, Karnataka
C. Ooty, Tamil Nadu
D. Leh, Ladakh
Answer: C. Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Explanation: GRAPES-3 is a high-energy cosmic ray observatory situated in Ooty for studying cosmic rays and astrophysical events.
Q20. GRAPES-3 is primarily used for the study of:
A. Earthquakes
B. Ocean Currents
C. Cosmic Rays and High-Energy Astrophysics
D. Climate Change
Answer: C. Cosmic Rays and High-Energy Astrophysics
Explanation: The observatory detects high-energy cosmic rays and helps researchers understand astrophysical phenomena.