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1) From which date will the validated UPI handle system for investor-facing intermediaries come into force as per SEBI's directive?

(a) January 1, 2025

(b) April 1, 2025

(c) October 1, 2025

(d) December 31, 2025

(e) September 1, 2025

2) What is the total value of the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) syndicated term loan that NTPC Limited has signed a Facility Agreement for?

(a) $500 million

(b) $250 million

(c) $1 billion

(d) $750 million

(e) $1.25 billion

3) What is the main reason cited by the RBI for discontinuing the daily VRR auctions?

(a) Liquidity surplus in the banking system

(b) Currency depreciation

(c) Rising inflation

(d) Increase in CRR

(e) Demand for long-term bonds

4) Which bank became the first foreign corporation to list a bond on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, India?

(a) Bank of Ceylon

(b) DFCC Bank PLC

(c) HDFC Bank

(d) HSBC Sri Lanka

(e) People’s Bank of Sri Lanka

5) How much capital did Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) raise through the QIP?

(a) ₹1,500 crore

(b) ₹1,800 crore

(c) ₹2,005.90 crore

(d) ₹2,200 crore

(e) ₹1,250 crore

6) What is the new Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on crude edible oils like crude sunflower, soybean, and palm oils?

(a) 10%

(b) 8%

(c) 11%

(d) 12.5%

(e) 15%

7) What is the maximum time limit for granting industrial approvals through the FastTrack Punjab Portal?

(a) 30 days

(b) 60 days

(c) 90 days

(d) 45 days

(e) 15 days

8) What is the name of the pilot programme launched to improve urban land records in India?

(a) Bhoomi Project

(b) Urban Mapping Initiative

(c) Naksha

(d) Dharani Portal

(e) Nagar Mapping Scheme

9) As per the Forest Advisory Committee recently gave in-principle clearance to which hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh?

(a) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

(b) Etalin Hydropower Project

(c) Dibang Multipurpose Project

(d) Lohit Hydropower Project

(e) Kameng River Project

10) What is the name of the decommissioned warship that will be converted into India’s first submerged naval museum?

(a) INS Viraat

(b) INS Vikrant

(c) INS Guldar

(d) INS Shardul

(e) INS Jalashwa

11) Where was the 3rd ITU-T Focus Group Meeting on AI-Native Networks (FG-AINN) held?

(a) Geneva

(b) Bengaluru

(c) Hyderabad

(d) New Delhi

(e) Mumbai

12) What is the total investment allocated for the multitracking railway projects approved in June 2025?

(a) ₹5,210 crore

(b) ₹6,405 crore

(c) ₹7,980 crore

(d) ₹4,850 crore

(e) ₹5,600 crore

13) Who chaired the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports?

(a) Piyush Goyal

(b) Sunil Barthwal

(c) Rajesh Kumar Singh

(d) V. L. Kantha Rao

(e) Gopal Krishna Agarwal

14) What is the primary aim of the Yashoda AI initiative launched by the National Commission for Women (NCW)?

(a) To create AI-based solutions for agriculture

(b) To enhance women's participation in AI, cybersecurity, and digital safety

(c) To promote rural e-commerce

(d) To set up a national AI data center

(e) To provide scholarships for women in the arts

15) What does PAI 2.0 stand for in the context of rural governance?

(a) Panchayat Analytics Initiative

(b) Panchayat Advancement Index

(c) Panchayat Accreditation Index

(d) Performance Assessment of India

(e) Panchayati Assessment Initiative

16) According to the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI), how many snow leopards are found in Ladakh?

(a) 477

(b) 415

(c) 347

(d) 523

(e) 501

17) According to the recent announcement in AEOI, Russia will construct eight nuclear power plants in Iran under a previously signed contract between the two nations.Where is the headquarters of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) located?

(a) Tehran

(b) Isfahan

(c) Bushehr

(d) Mashhad

(e) Shiraz

18) As per the news, Sri Lanka observes Poson Poya Festival, Commemorating Buddhism’s Arrival Over 2000 Years Ago. Where did the first sermon of Buddhism in Sri Lanka take place?

(a) Colombo

(b) Mihintale

(c) Kandy

(d) Polonnaruwa

(e) Sigiriya

19) Who has been appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador for Maldives tourism by Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) in 2025?

(a) Deepika Padukone

(b) Priyanka Chopra

(c) Katrina Kaif

(d) Alia Bhatt

(e) Aishwarya Rai

20) What is the name of the Singaporean container vessel that caught fire off the Kerala coast on June 9, 2025?

(a) MV Wan Hai 503

(b) MV Ocean Pearl

(c) MV Wan Hai 501

(d) MV Sunrise Glory

(e) MV Singapore Star

21) Which edition of Exercise KHAAN QUEST is being held in 2025 at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

(a) 20^th

(b) 21^st

(c) 25^th

(d) 23^rd

(e) 22^nd

22) Which Indian Navy warship participated in the passage exercise with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group in June 2025?

(a) INS Trikand

(b) INS Tabar

(c) INS Vikrant

(d) INS Shivalik

(e) INS Kolkata

23) Who launched the Sitha (She Is The Hero Always) App to empower women with flexible work opportunities?

(a) Falguni Nayar

(b) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

(c) Roshni Nadar

(d) Swathi Nelabhatla

(e) Anu Aga

24) What is India’s rank in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report?

(a) 129^th

(b) 130^th

(c) 131^st

(d) 135^th

(e) 128^th

25) Who won the gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025?

(a) Elavenil Valarivan

(b) Kwon Eunji

(c) Anjum Moudgil

(d) Wang Zifei

(e) Heena Sidhu

26) On which date is International Albinism Awareness Day observed every year?

(a) June 13

(b) June 11

(c) June 10

(d) June 15

(e) June 16

27) What is the designated suffix for the new validated UPI handles under SEBI’s guidelines?

(a) @upi

(b) @sebi

(c) @secure

(d) @valid

(e) @bank

28) Who is the current President of Sri Lanka as of 2025?

(a) Anura Kumara Dissanayake

(b) Mahinda Rajapaksa

(c) Ranil Wickremesinghe

(d) Gotabaya Rajapaksa

(e) Sajith Premadasa

29) On which stock exchange has DFCC Bank been listed since 1956?

(a) New York Stock Exchange

(b) Colombo Stock Exchange

(c) London Stock Exchange

(d) Bombay Stock Exchange

(e) Singapore Stock Exchange

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will introduce a validated UPI handle for investor-facing intermediaries to ensure secure payments and prevent fraud.

The mandate will come into force from October 1, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will introduce a validated UPI handle for investor-facing intermediaries to ensure secure payments and prevent fraud.

The new UPI handle will use the suffix “@valid”, for example:
abc.bkr@validhdfc where “abc.bkr” is the intermediary’s name and “hdfc” is the self-certified syndicate bank.

The UPI handles will be allocated by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India).

A valid payment will display a thumbs-up symbol inside a green triangle to help non-English speaking users recognize authenticity.

Approximately 8,000 to 9,000 intermediaries (including brokers, bankers to an issue, research analysts, investment advisors) will transition to the new UPI handle.

The mandate will come into force from October 1, 2025.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

NTPC Limited signed a Facility Agreement to raise an unsecured $750 million External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) syndicated term loan.

Detailed Explanation:

NTPC Limited signed a Facility Agreement to raise an unsecured $750 million External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) syndicated term loan.

ECBs refer to the borrowing of funds by Indian companies from foreign sources in the form of loans, bonds, or other financial instruments.

The facility consists of a base issue of $500 million and a greenshoe option of $250 million.

The loan has a door-to-door tenor of 10 years and an average maturity of 7 years.

Bank of Baroda acted as the mandated lead arranger and underwriter for the $500 million base issue.

HDFC Bank was the mandated lead arranger and bookrunner for the $250 million greenshoe portion.

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has discontinued daily Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions from June 11, 2025.

The decision was taken due to a liquidity surplus in the banking system estimated between ₹2.75 lakh crore to ₹3 lakh crore.

Daily VRR auctions were introduced on January 16, 2025, to manage short-term liquidity tightness caused by tax outflows and foreign exchange interventions.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has discontinued daily Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions from June 11, 2025.

The decision was taken due to a liquidity surplus in the banking system estimated between ₹2.75 lakh crore to ₹3 lakh crore.

Daily VRR auctions were introduced on January 16, 2025, to manage short-term liquidity tightness caused by tax outflows and foreign exchange interventions.

Recent daily VRR auctions witnessed very low demand with banks borrowing only ₹3,711 crore on June 9 and ₹3,853 crore on June 10 against a notified amount of ₹25,000 crore.

The move follows the RBI’s decision to cut the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points, which will inject about ₹2.5 lakh crore liquidity into the system gradually.

Despite ending daily VRR auctions, RBI will continue to manage liquidity using tools such as:14-day VRR auctions, Open Market Operations (OMO), Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

DFCC Bank PLC became the first foreign corporate to list a bond on the National Stock Exchange – International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, India.

The bond is a Green Bond, previously issued in Sri Lanka and dual-listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Detailed Explanation:

DFCC Bank PLC became the first foreign corporate to list a bond on the National Stock Exchange – International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, India.

The bond is a Green Bond, previously issued in Sri Lanka and dual-listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

This listing enhances DFCC Bank’s access to international capital markets and supports cross-border sustainable finance.

The bell-ringing ceremony was held on 9 June 2025 at the Grand Mercure, GIFT City, attended by dignitaries including Mr. K Rajaraman (IFSCA Chairperson).

Proceeds from the bond will fund renewable energy projects, specifically ground and rooftop-mounted Solar PV electricity generation.

Projects funded conform to the Sri Lanka Green Finance Taxonomy and support Sri Lanka’s goal of sourcing 70% energy from renewables by 2030.

The issuance aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited. (IREDA) successfully raised ₹2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited. (IREDA) successfully raised ₹2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).

The QIP involved issuing 12.15 crore equity shares at a price of ₹165.14 per share (including a premium of ₹155.14 over the face value of ₹10).

The issue price was at a 5% discount to the floor price of ₹173.83 per share.

The QIP was launched on June 5, 2025, and closed on June 10, 2025.

The issue was oversubscribed with bids of ₹2,005.90 crore against the base issue size of ₹1,500 crore, achieving a subscription of 1.34 times.

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on crude edible oils such as crude sunflower, soybean, and palm oils has been reduced from 20% to 10%.

This change increases the import duty differential between crude and refined edible oils from 8.75% to 19.25%.

Detailed Explanation:

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on crude edible oils such as crude sunflower, soybean, and palm oils has been reduced from 20% to 10%.

This change increases the import duty differential between crude and refined edible oils from 8.75% to 19.25%.

The reduction aims to address the escalating edible oil prices caused by the September 2024 duty hike and rising international market prices.

An advisory was issued to edible oil associations and industry stakeholders to ensure the full benefit of the reduced duty is passed on to consumers.

The 19.25% duty differential encourages domestic refining capacity utilization and reduces imports of refined oils.

Import duty affects the landed cost of edible oils, which impacts domestic prices and inflation.

By lowering duty on crude oils, the government intends to reduce retail prices of edible oils and provide consumer relief.

The policy also promotes domestic refining and ensures fair compensation to farmers.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Punjab government has introduced the FastTrack Punjab Portal to speed up industrial approvals and minimize bureaucratic delays.

Launched jointly by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, the platform aims to provide time-bound clearances for industrial projects while emphasizing accountability and automation.

Approval Within 45 Days:
The portal guarantees that approvals for new business setups, expansions, and project diversifications will be granted within 45 days. If this deadline is missed, investors will automatically receive deemed approval, ensuring no unnecessary delays.

Detailed Explanation:

The Punjab government has introduced the FastTrack Punjab Portal to speed up industrial approvals and minimize bureaucratic delays.

Launched jointly by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, the platform aims to provide time-bound clearances for industrial projects while emphasizing accountability and automation.

Approval Within 45 Days:
The portal guarantees that approvals for new business setups, expansions, and project diversifications will be granted within 45 days. If this deadline is missed, investors will automatically receive deemed approval, ensuring no unnecessary delays.

Single-Window Clearance System:
Integrated with the Invest Punjab Portal, the system offers a unified application for statutory approvals such as change of land use (CLU), fire safety, forest, and pollution certificates via a single stamp paper. These clearances will be processed within 15 days.

Self-Certification for Compliance:
To simplify regulatory adherence, the state has introduced a self-certification mechanism for building plans, structural safety, and fire no-objection certificates.

Expanded Right to Business Act:
The Act now covers investments up to ₹125 crore, with in-principle approvals issued within 3 to 15 days depending on location.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development has rolled out the ‘Naksha’ pilot programme across 157 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 27 states and 3 Union Territories during 2024–25.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development has rolled out the ‘Naksha’ pilot programme across 157 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 27 states and 3 Union Territories during 2024–25.

Aimed at creating accurate, transparent, and easily accessible urban land records, the initiative leverages advanced aerial and field survey technologies to build a GIS-integrated database.

Wide Coverage: Pilot launched in 157 ULBs, including 10 cities in Uttar Pradesh (Tanda, Nawabganj, Anupshahr, Chitrakoot Dham, Gorakhpur, Hardoi, Jhansi, Chunar, Puranpur, Tilhar).

GIS-Integrated Surveys: Deploys drone-based aerial mapping and field surveys to capture precise land-parcel boundaries and ownership details.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has given in-principle clearance to the Etalin Hydropower Project (3,097 MW) on the Dri and Talo rivers in Arunachal Pradesh’sDibang Valley—a high conservation value area—subject to specific environmental and social safeguards.

Detailed Explanation:

The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has given in-principle clearance to the Etalin Hydropower Project (3,097 MW) on the Dri and Talo rivers in Arunachal Pradesh’sDibang Valley—a high conservation value area—subject to specific environmental and social safeguards.

Forest Diversion & Tree Felling: Approval covers diversion of 1,175.03 ha of unclassed forest land and the felling of 270,000 trees; area includes 212 ha of very dense, 310 ha of moderately dense, and 506 ha of open forest.

Biodiversity Significance: The project site harborssix globally threatened mammal species (three endangered, three vulnerable) and 680 bird species (19 globally threatened, 10 near-threatened, including four critically endangered).

Wildlife Management Plan: A ₹29.50 crore conservation plan by the Wildlife Institute of India has been approved; its implementation is mandatory to mitigate biodiversity impacts.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India will soon establish its first submerged naval museum and artificial coral reef using the decommissioned warship INS Guldar, off the coast of Nivati Rocks in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.

Detailed Explanation:

India will soon establish its first submerged naval museum and artificial coral reef using the decommissioned warship INS Guldar, off the coast of Nivati Rocks in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.

Backed by the Union Ministry of Tourism, this ₹46.91 crore initiative aims to promote marine biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism, and underwater adventure tourism.

The decommissioned INS Guldar will be converted into an underwater museum to showcase India’s naval heritage and promote scuba diving and submarine tours.

The project will also create an artificial coral reef, supporting marine biodiversity and local fisheries.

A 1,120-ton Landing Ship Tank (LST) that served the Indian Navy until January 2024.

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India reaffirmed its leadership in digital transformation by hosting the 3rd ITU-T Focus Group Meeting on AI-Native Networks (FG-AINN) in New Delhi from June 11–13, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

India reaffirmed its leadership in digital transformation by hosting the 3rd ITU-T Focus Group Meeting on AI-Native Networks (FG-AINN) in New Delhi from June 11–13, 2025.

Organized by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the event emphasized embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the core of telecom networks, moving beyond its traditional auxiliary role.

India proposed to host the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030 (PP-30).

Nominated Ms. M. Revathi as the first woman and regional candidate for Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau (2027–2030).

India’s candidacy for ITU Council (2027–2031) was also declared.

Inaugurated by Mr. Sanjeev Bidwai, who emphasized India’s advancements in 3GPP AI standards, Bharat Gen LLM, and CDOT-led innovations.

Featured global participation from ITU dignitaries including Seizo Onoe and Atsuo Okuda, along with industry experts.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved two major multitracking railway projects covering Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Spanning 318 km with an investment of ₹6,405 crore, the move is aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aiming to enhance infrastructure, logistics efficiency, and green transportation.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved two major multitracking railway projects covering Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Spanning 318 km with an investment of ₹6,405 crore, the move is aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aiming to enhance infrastructure, logistics efficiency, and green transportation.

Koderma–Barkakana Doubling (133 km) – Jharkhand

Strategically connects Patna to Ranchi through coal-rich regions.

Ballari–Chikjajur Doubling (185 km) – Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

Passes through Ballari, Chitradurga (Karnataka) and Anantapur (AP).

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Commerce convened the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.

Chaired by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal, the meeting aimed to formulate strategies for enhancing India’s textile export performance through stakeholder collaboration, policy input, and sectoral reforms.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Commerce convened the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.

Chaired by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal, the meeting aimed to formulate strategies for enhancing India’s textile export performance through stakeholder collaboration, policy input, and sectoral reforms.

Unified Export Platform: The task force seeks to establish a central platform to resolve sector-specific issues, involving government departments, EPCs, and industry associations.

Sustainability and ESG Compliance: Emphasis was laid on upgrading ESG infrastructure in textile manufacturing and promoting renewable energy use, aligning with global environmental norms.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Yashoda AI, launched by NCW in collaboration with Future Shift Labs, is a pioneering effort to increase women’s participation in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and digital safety.

Detailed Explanation:

Yashoda AI, launched by NCW in collaboration with Future Shift Labs, is a pioneering effort to increase women’s participation in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and digital safety.

About Yashoda AI:

Location: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Launched by:National Commission for Women (NCW)

In collaboration with:Future Shift Labs (FSL)

Objective: To empower women, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, with knowledge and skills in:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Cybersecurity

Digital Safety

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has officially launched PAI 2.0 (Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0) during a national-level Writeshop held in New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has officially launched PAI 2.0 (Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0) during a national-level Writeshop held in New Delhi.

This initiative aims to strengthen data-driven governance and improve service delivery at the Gram Panchayat level.

PAI 2.0 is designed to provide measurable indicators that assess the performance of panchayats, thereby promoting accountability, transparency, and efficiency in local self-governance.

What is PAI 2.0?

Panchayat Advancement Index Version 2.0

A data-driven tool to assess performance of 2.5 lakh+ Gram Panchayats

Aligned with 9 LSDG (Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals) themes

16) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

A recent wildlife census has placed Ladakh at the forefront of snow leopard conservation efforts. Under the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) program, it has been scientifically confirmed that Ladakh is home to 477 snow leopards, making it one of the most significant habitats for this elusive big cat species globally.

Detailed Explanation:

A recent wildlife census has placed Ladakh at the forefront of snow leopard conservation efforts. Under the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) program, it has been scientifically confirmed that Ladakh is home to 477 snow leopards, making it one of the most significant habitats for this elusive big cat species globally.

The study, released, is the first scientifically validated estimate of snow leopard numbers in the Ladakh region.

This important survey was carried out jointly by the:

Ladakh Forest Department

Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF)

With around 33% of India’s total snow leopard population found in Ladakh, the region is now recognized as a critical zone for snow leopard conservation.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Russia will construct eight nuclear power plants in Iran under a previously signed contract between the two nations.

The announcement was made by Mohammad Eslami, President of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), during a visit by the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee to the AEOI headquarters in Tehran.

Detailed Explanation:

Russia will construct eight nuclear power plants in Iran under a previously signed contract between the two nations.

The announcement was made by Mohammad Eslami, President of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), during a visit by the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee to the AEOI headquarters in Tehran.

Four out of the eight planned reactors will be built in Bushehr province, located in southern Iran.

Units 2 and 3 at the existing Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant are under construction and being built by Iranian companies.

The AEOI plans to triple Iran’s nuclear power generation capacity as part of a national energy development strategy.

The existing Bushehr plant (Unit 1) was completed by Russia in May 2011 and remains Iran’s only operational nuclear facility.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Poson Poya is a sacred festival celebrated in Sri Lanka to mark the arrival of Buddhism over 2,000 years ago.

It is observed on the June full moon day each year.

The festival commemorates the first sermon preached by Arahat Mahinda, the son of Emperor Ashoka, to King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale.

Detailed Explanation:

Poson Poya is a sacred festival celebrated in Sri Lanka to mark the arrival of Buddhism over 2,000 years ago.

It is observed on the June full moon day each year.

The festival commemorates the first sermon preached by Arahat Mahinda, the son of Emperor Ashoka, to King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale.

This event signifies the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.

Thousands of devotees gather at Mihintale Hill and other sacred sites like Anuradhapura, which are focal points of the celebrations.

Streets, homes, and public places are decorated with paper lanterns and other traditional decorations.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake greeted the nation on this occasion, emphasizing unity and moral revival as key to national transformation.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador for Maldives tourism by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC).

Detailed Explanation:

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador for Maldives tourism by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC).

The announcement was made as MMPRC launched its global summer sale campaign to attract international tourists to the Maldives.

Katrina Kaif, known as both an actress and entrepreneur, is expected to enhance the Maldives' image as a premium tourist destination due to her wide fanbase in India and abroad.

The announcement aligns with improving India-Maldives relations, which had deteriorated in early 2024 after the election of President Mohamed Muizzu, who led an “India Out” campaign and is seen as pro-China.

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

On June 11, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) winched five salvage team members and an aircrew diver onto the burning Singaporean container vessel MV Wan Hai 503 to assist towing operations.

Detailed Explanation:

On June 11, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) winched five salvage team members and an aircrew diver onto the burning Singaporean container vessel MV Wan Hai 503 to assist towing operations.

The vessel caught fire off Kerala coast on June 09, 2025 and is drifting south-east within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), about 42 nautical miles from Beypore, Kerala.

The ship carries 2,128 metric tons of fuel and hundreds of containers, including hazardous cargo, posing a serious environmental risk and threat to regional shipping routes.

The response involves five ICG ships, two Dornier aircraft, and one helicopter, along with support from two Directorate General of Shipping vessels.

21) Answer: E

The Indian Army contingent arrived at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST held from 14th to 28th June 2025.

Exercise KHAAN QUEST brings together military forces worldwide to collaborate and enhance peacekeeping capabilities.

The exercise began as a bilateral event between the USA and Mongolia in 2003 and evolved into a multinational peacekeeping exercise from 2006 onwards.

The 2025 edition is the 22nd iteration of Exercise KHAAN QUEST.

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Navy's stealth frigate Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar, a submarine, and P-8I maritime patrol aircraft took part in a passage exercise with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group in the North Arabian Sea on June 9-10, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Navy's stealth frigate Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar, a submarine, and P-8I maritime patrol aircraft took part in a passage exercise with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group in the North Arabian Sea on June 9-10, 2025.

The UK formation included the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and frigate HMS Richmond.

The exercise involved unified control of integral helicopters, tactical manoeuvres, coordinated anti-submarine operations, and professional exchange of officers.

23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Swathi Nelabhatla, a techie and mother of a child with autism, started the Sitha (She Is The Hero Always) App to address challenges faced by working women in monetising their skills.

The tech-based gig economyfavors men, while many skilled women remain underemployed due to rigid work formats, career gaps, and personal commitments.

Detailed Explanation:

Swathi Nelabhatla, a techie and mother of a child with autism, started the Sitha (She Is The Hero Always) App to address challenges faced by working women in monetising their skills.

The tech-based gig economyfavors men, while many skilled women remain underemployed due to rigid work formats, career gaps, and personal commitments.

Sitha App is available on iOS and Android and allows women to showcase niche skills across diverse fields like coding, art, music, interiors, design, and wellness.

The app targets over 200 million women in India seeking flexible and meaningful work across technical and non-technical domains, including home services, teaching, legal consulting, wellness, travel services, and digital gigs.

This is Nelabhatla’ssecond venture for women; her first was SheJobs, a platform helping women tech professionals find jobs.

Sitha App offers a dignified and flexible earning ecosystem with verified home services, community gigs, digital consulting, and handicrafts.

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

In the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India slipped two spots to 131st out of 148 countries, despite minor improvements in some indicators.

Detailed Explanation:

In the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India slipped two spots to 131st out of 148 countries, despite minor improvements in some indicators.

The country’s overall parity score is 64.1%, highlighting persistent gaps in political empowerment and a slow pace toward equality.

Global gender gap closed to 68.8%, marking the strongest post-COVID progress.

Full gender parity is projected to take 123 years at the current pace.

Top 5 countries: Iceland, Finland, Norway, UK, and New Zealand.

Rank: 131st (down from 129th in 2024).

Score: 64.1%, among the lowest in South Asia.

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian shooting star Elavenil Valarivan secured the bronze medal on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup, registering a final score of 231.2 in the women’s 10m air rifle event.

Podium Finish: Elavenil finished third, behind China’s Wang Zifei (gold, 252.7) and Korea’s Kwon Eunji (silver, 252.6).

Detailed Explanation:

Indian shooting star Elavenil Valarivan secured the bronze medal on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup, registering a final score of 231.2 in the women’s 10m air rifle event.

Podium Finish: Elavenil finished third, behind China’s Wang Zifei (gold, 252.7) and Korea’s Kwon Eunji (silver, 252.6).

Qualifying Performance: She ranked second in qualifications with 635.9 points, just behind Wang Zifei’sworld-record 637.9.

Strong Start: Opened the final with 10.7 and 10.8, positioning herself 0.3 points behind the leader after five shots.

Mid-Final Lead: Led the competition at 127.2 after 12 shots, briefly overtaking Wang.

26) Answer: A

International Albinism Awareness Day 2025 is observed around the world on June 13 every year.

This Day was organized by the United Nations to battle discrimination against those diagnosed with albinism and to create a society that is aware.

The theme for International Albinism Awareness Day 2025, observed on June 13th, is "Demanding Our Rights: Protect Our Skin, Preserve Our Lives".

27) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will introduce a validated UPI handle for investor-facing intermediaries to ensure secure payments and prevent fraud.

The mandate will come into force from October 1, 2025.

The new UPI handle will use the suffix “@valid”, for example:
abc.bkr@validhdfc where “abc.bkr” is the intermediary’s name and “hdfc” is the self-certified syndicate bank.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will introduce a validated UPI handle for investor-facing intermediaries to ensure secure payments and prevent fraud.

The new UPI handle will use the suffix “@valid”, for example:
abc.bkr@validhdfc where “abc.bkr” is the intermediary’s name and “hdfc” is the self-certified syndicate bank.

The UPI handles will be allocated by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India).

A valid payment will display a thumbs-up symbol inside a green triangle to help non-English speaking users recognize authenticity.

Approximately 8,000 to 9,000 intermediaries (including brokers, bankers to an issue, research analysts, investment advisors) will transition to the new UPI handle.

The mandate will come into force from October 1, 2025.

28) Answer: A

About Sri Lanka:

Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Administrative), Colombo (Commercial)

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

President: Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Prime Minister: Harini Amarasuriya

29) Answer: B

About DFCC Bank:

DFCC Bank PLC was established in 1955 and has been listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1956.

In 2025, DFCC Bank celebrated 70 years of service, marking seven decades of innovation, resilience, and contribution to Sri Lanka’s national development.

The Bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.