Top 50 Current Affairs MCQs: Jan–Jun 2025 International & India Highlights
From January to June 2025, both India and the world witnessed landmark events shaping geopolitics, technology, and security. India became the fourth nation to dock two satellites in orbit on 16 January, a triumph of its SpaDeX mission :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. On 29 January, ISRO’s GSLV-F15 rocket launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite—its 100th mission—bolstering India’s NavIC system :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 on 1 February, focusing on “Sabka Vikas” and middle-class relief :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. Meanwhile, escalating tensions erupted into the Iran–Israel conflict in June, prompting India to launch “Operation Sindhu” to evacuate its nationals :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. Test your awareness of these and other key happenings from Jan–Jun 2025!
Top 50 Current Affairs Questions: Jan–Jun 2025
1. On what date did India dock two satellites in space under the SpaDeX mission?
- A. 16 January 2025
- B. 25 January 2025
- C. 30 December 2024
- D. 1 February 2025
2. Which two satellites were docked during India’s SpaDeX mission?
- A. SDX01 & SDX02
- B. NVS-01 & NVS-02
- C. PSLV-C56 & GSLV-F15
- D. Chandrayaan-3 & Gaganyaan
3. On which date did ISRO launch its 100th mission with the GSLV-F15 rocket?
- A. 16 January 2025
- B. 29 January 2025
- C. 1 February 2025
- D. 7 May 2025
4. What is the name of the navigation satellite ISRO placed into orbit on 29 January 2025?
- A. NavIC-01
- B. NVS-02
- C. SDX02
- D. PSLV-Nav
5. Who presented India’s Union Budget 2025?
- A. Arun Jaitley
- B. Piyush Goyal
- C. Nirmala Sitharaman
- D. Rajiv Gauba
6. On what date was the Union Budget 2025 presented?
- A. 31 January 2025
- B. 1 February 2025
- C. 15 January 2025
- D. 29 January 2025
7. What theme did the Union Budget 2025 carry?
- A. Viksit Bharat
- B. Sabka Vikas
- C. Digital India
- D. Atmanirbhar Bharat
8. Which major terror attack occurred near Pahalgam on 22 April 2025?
- A. Mumbai Airport Attack
- B. Pahalgam Attack
- C. Srinagar Market Blast
- D. Uri Attack Anniversary
9. How many civilians were killed in the Pahalgam attack?
- A. 18
- B. 22
- C. 26
- D. 30
10. Which group initially claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack?
- A. Lashkar-e-Taiba
- B. Jaish-e-Mohammed
- C. The Resistance Front (TRF)
- D. Hizbul Mujahideen
11. What nationwide exercise did India conduct on 7 May 2025?
- A. Operation Suraksha
- B. Operation Abhyaas
- C. Operation Shakti
- D. Operation Vijay
12. How many districts participated in Operation Abhyaas?
- A. 100
- B. 150
- C. 244
- D. 300
13. Which two countries clashed in the June 2025 conflict that drew U.S. involvement?
- A. Russia & Ukraine
- B. Iran & Israel
- C. China & Taiwan
- D. North Korea & South Korea
14. What name was given to India’s evacuation operation for its nationals from Iran during the conflict?
- A. Operation Ganga
- B. Operation Sindhu
- C. Operation Maitri
- D. Operation Rahat
15. Approximately how many Indians were evacuated under Operation Sindhu?
- A. 1,200
- B. 2,500
- C. 4,400
- D. 6,000
16. Which summit saw major discussions on climate and economy in April 2025?
- A. G7 Summit
- B. BRICS Summit
- C. G20 Summit
- D. COP30
17. Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2025?
- A. India
- B. Brazil
- C. Indonesia
- D. Japan
18. What major terror designation did the U.S. assign after the Pahalgam attack?
- A. Lashkar-e-Taiba
- B. The Resistance Front
- C. Jaish-e-Mohammed
- D. Hizbul Mujahideen
19. Which space agency led the SpaDeX docking mission?
- A. NASA
- B. ESA
- C. ISRO
- D. Roscosmos
20. Which major sporting event was announced for 2025 during this period?
- A. ICC Champions Trophy
- B. FIFA U-20 World Cup
- C. Cricket World Cup
- D. Rugby World Cup Sevens
21. Which country won the 2025 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in June?
- A. Japan
- B. South Korea
- C. Qatar
- D. Australia
22. Which landmark trade law did India replace in April 2025?
- A. Indian Contract Act
- B. Indian Bill of Lading Act of 1856
- C. Merchant Shipping Act
- D. Indian Companies Act
23. What was the focus of Budget 2025’s capital expenditure allocation?
- A. Healthcare
- B. Education
- C. Railways & Infrastructure
- D. Agriculture
24. Which two Indian stocks benefited most after the Budget relief for middle-class taxpayers?
- A. ITC & Maruti Suzuki
- B. Bajaj Auto & Godfrey Phillips
- C. ITC & Godfrey Phillips
- D. Hero MotoCorp & L&T
25. Which country launched a climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents in June 2025?
- A. New Zealand
- B. Australia
- C. Canada
- D. United Kingdom
26. Which fighter jet was stranded in India over a month due to engine failure?
- A. F-16
- B. Rafale
- C. F-35B
- D. Eurofighter Typhoon
27. In which Indian airport did the F-35B jet make an unscheduled landing?
- A. Mumbai
- B. Delhi
- C. Thiruvananthapuram
- D. Chennai
28. Which terror group was designated as a proxy of LeT by the U.S.?
- A. Hizbul Mujahideen
- B. Jaish-e-Mohammed
- C. The Resistance Front
- D. Indian Mujahideen
29. Which global index did India’s GDP growth forecast aim to beat in 2025?
- A. 5%
- B. 6–7%
- C. 7–8%
- D. 8–9%
30. Which major NATURAL DISASTER drill was tested in April 2025 in India?
- A. Cyclone Preparedness
- B. Earthquake Mock Drill
- C. Tsunami Evacuation
- D. Flood Rescue Exercise
31. Which country began phased withdrawals from Afghanistan in mid-2025?
- A. United States
- B. United Kingdom
- C. France
- D. Germany
32. Which pandemic-era treaty negotiations resumed in June 2025?
- A. WHO IHR Amendment
- B. Paris Agreement Protocol
- C. Kigali Amendment
- D. COVAX Treaty
33. Which major sporting event’s qualifiers began in March 2025?
- A. Cricket World Cup
- B. Olympic qualifiers
- C. FIFA U-20 World Cup
- D. Rugby World Cup
34. Which African country hosted the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony?
- A. Norway
- B. South Africa
- C. Sweden
- D. Kenya
35. Which country experienced historic floods displacing over 1 million people in June?
- A. Bangladesh
- B. Pakistan
- C. China
- D. Australia
36. Which Asian nation saw a leadership transition in May 2025 with a new Prime Minister?
- A. Japan
- B. South Korea
- C. Malaysia
- D. Thailand
37. Which global tech giant unveiled its next-gen AI chip in March 2025?
- A. NVIDIA
- B. Intel
- C. AMD
- D. Qualcomm
38. What treaty did world leaders recommit to at COP30 in April 2025?
- A. Kyoto Protocol
- B. Paris Agreement
- C. Montreal Protocol
- D. Glasgow Pact
39. Which country launched its first nuclear submarine in February 2025?
- A. India
- B. China
- C. UK
- D. France
40. Which South American nation held a presidential election in May 2025?
- A. Brazil
- B. Argentina
- C. Chile
- D. Colombia
41. Which country’s stock market hit an all-time high in April 2025?
- A. USA (S&P 500)
- B. India (Sensex)
- C. Japan (Nikkei)
- D. Germany (DAX)
42. Which vaccine received WHO emergency use listing in May 2025?
- A. Malaria Vaccine
- B. RSV Vaccine
- C. New COVID-19 Booster
- D. Ebola Vaccine
43. Which European nation held snap elections in June 2025?
- A. Spain
- B. Italy
- C. Greece
- D. Belgium
44. Which global bank announced its first negative interest rate policy trial in April?
- A. ECB
- B. Bank of Japan
- C. Bank of England
- D. Federal Reserve
45. Which country’s space agency launched its first rover to Venus in June 2025?
- A. USA (NASA)
- B. Russia (Roscosmos)
- C. China (CNSA)
- D. India (ISRO)
46. Which major tech acquisition was completed by a U.S. company in May 2025?
- A. Microsoft–Activision
- B. Amazon–TikTok
- C. Apple–Fitbit
- D. Google–Twitter
47. Which country hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2025?
- A. Sweden
- B. Israel
- C. Norway
- D. Netherlands
48. Which major summit on AI safety convened in March 2025?
- A. Bletchley Park Summit
- B. Oslo AI Forum
- C. Toronto AI Safety Summit
- D. Geneva AI Assembly
49. Which global airline faced its largest strike over pay disputes in June?
- A. Lufthansa
- B. British Airways
- C. Air France
- D. Emirates
50. Which festival was canceled in Europe due to wildfires in June 2025?
- A. Glastonbury
- B. Tomorrowland
- C. Roskilde
- D. Sziget
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