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Daily Current Affairs
15 & 16 June, 2025
1. What is the primary function of a Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) unit in coal-fired power plants?
A. Reducing COâ‚‚ emissions
B. Enhancing electricity output
C. Removing sulphur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) from flue gases
D. Capturing methane
E. Filtering nitrogen oxides
Answer: C. Removing sulphur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) from flue gases
Explanation: FGD units remove SOâ‚‚, a harmful pollutant that contributes to acid rain and respiratory issues. It’s a key technology in controlling emissions from coal-fired thermal power plants.
2. The newly discovered spider species Spartaeus karigiri belongs to which subfamily?
A. Araneinae
B. Theraphosinae
C. Spartaeinae
D. Mygalomorphae
E. Linyphiinae
Answer: C. Spartaeinae
Explanation: The new jumping spider species Spartaeus karigiri was discovered in Karnataka and belongs to the Spartaeinae subfamily, expanding its known geographical range to India.
3. Which country recently joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as its 10th member in July 2024?
A. Syria
B. Turkey
C. Belarus
D. Mongolia
E. Azerbaijan
Answer: C. Belarus
Explanation: Belarus became a full member of the SCO in July 2024, joining the ranks of 9 other countries in this Eurasian political and security bloc.
4. The NAKSHA programme under the Ministry of Rural Development primarily focuses on:
A. Satellite internet in rural areas
B. Soil testing automation
C. Urban land surveys and mapping
D. Drone irrigation systems
E. Forest area digitization
Answer: C. Urban land surveys and mapping
Explanation: NAKSHA aims to modernize urban land records using GNSS, ETS, and GIS tools to improve land parcel mapping and digital record-keeping in urban habitations.
5. What contradiction does the draft Income Tax Bill 2025 contain regarding tax refunds?
A. Allows multiple PANs
B. Denies refunds to NRIs
C. One clause allows refunds for belated returns, another denies it
D. Waives off all penalties
E. Requires Aadhaar linking for refunds only
Answer: C. One clause allows refunds for belated returns, another denies it
Explanation: Sections 433 and 263 of the draft law conflict—one permits refunds even for delayed returns, while the other restricts them to on-time filings, causing confusion.
6. Which of the following is not part of SEBI’s new ESG bond framework?
A. Mandatory third-party verification
B. Waiver of disclosure requirements
C. Early redemption clause for ESG violations
D. Quantification of negative externalities
E. Enhanced disclosures on fund usage
Answer: B. Waiver of disclosure requirements
Explanation: SEBI’s framework increases, not waives, disclosures to prevent purpose-washing. Issuers must now detail project impact, fund use, and potential harms.
7. What percentage of ownership in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) does the Central Government hold?
A. 15%
B. 25%
C. 35%
D. 50%
E. 60%
Answer: D. 50%
Explanation: RRBs are jointly owned by the Central Government (50%), State Governments (15%), and sponsor banks (35%), ensuring shared governance and support.
8. The NPCI-IDRBT partnership announced in June 2025 aims primarily to:
A. Expand UPI internationally
B. Boost ATM coverage in villages
C. Enhance cybersecurity in digital payments
D. Digitize agriculture records
E. Launch new UPI credit cards
Answer: C. Enhance cybersecurity in digital payments
Explanation: The MoU between NPCI and IDRBT focuses on capacity building, threat intelligence (via the सचेत platform), and secure digital infrastructure.
9. What type of loan facility was raised by CreditAccess Grameen Ltd in 2025?
A. Green Loan
B. ECB under automatic route
C. Rural infrastructure loan
D. Priority sector loan
E. Mudra Yojana subsidy
Answer: B. ECB under automatic route
Explanation: CA Grameen raised a $100 million multi-currency syndicated social loan that qualifies as External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) under RBI’s automatic route.
10. According to ancient Indian agricultural practices, which Nakshatra is most auspicious for sowing?
A. Bharani
B. Shatabhisha
C. Mrigashira
D. Rohini
E. Magha
Answer: D. Rohini
Explanation: Rohini Nakshatra, ruled by the Moon and associated with fertility and abundance, is considered the most auspicious for planting crops in ancient Vedic traditions.
