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Daily Current Affairs
21 June, 2025
1. What is India’s first indigenous SIM-less 5G FWA service launched by BSNL called?
A. Suraksha 5G
B. AtmaNet 5G
C. Quantum 5G
D. Bharat 5G Max
E. DigiFiber 5G
Answer: C. Quantum 5G
Explanation: BSNL launched Quantum 5G FWA — India’s first indigenous, SIM-less 5G fixed wireless access service developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
2. Which feature enables SIM-less connectivity in BSNL’s 5G FWA and satellite services?
A. Quantum AI chip
B. Nano SIM bridge
C. Direct-to-Device (D2D) platform
D. SIM OTA Switch
E. Unified Gateway
Answer: C. Direct-to-Device (D2D) platform
Explanation: The D2D platform enables SIM-less authentication in BSNL’s 5G services and supports satellite-based connectivity for remote access.
3. What is the proposed FDI cap in India’s insurance sector, as per 2025 reforms?
A. 49%
B. 74%
C. 90%
D. 100%
E. 80%
Answer: D. 100%
Explanation: The government is preparing to allow 100% FDI in insurance, up from the current 74%, while reviewing safeguards for foreign board representation.
4. From FY26, what will be the new PSL target for Small Finance Banks as per RBI guidelines?
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 70%
E. 75%
Answer: C. 60%
Explanation: RBI has reduced the Priority Sector Lending target for Small Finance Banks from 75% to 60% of ANBC/off-balance sheet credit from FY 2025–26.
5. Which insurance model provides automatic payouts when pre-defined environmental thresholds are met?
A. General Insurance
B. Micro-Insurance
C. Reinsurance
D. Parametric Insurance
E. Catastrophe Bond
Answer: D. Parametric Insurance
Explanation: Parametric insurance provides payouts based on events like rainfall or temperature without claim filings, ensuring faster and transparent disbursements.
6. What is the minimum net worth required to operate an Electronic Trading Platform (ETP) under RBI’s 2025 Master Direction?
A. â‚ą1 crore
B. â‚ą3 crore
C. â‚ą5 crore
D. â‚ą10 crore
E. â‚ą15 crore
Answer: C. â‚ą5 crore
Explanation: Entities applying to operate ETPs must be incorporated in India with a minimum net worth of â‚ą5 crore and robust technological infrastructure.
7. What system is Nabcons using to monitor water bodies in Tamil Nadu?
A. AquaTrack
B. Hawk-Eye AI
C. SmartLake GIS
D. WaterSentinel
E. Hydroscope
Answer: B. Hawk-Eye AI
Explanation: Nabcons developed the Hawk-Eye AI system to monitor water bodies using satellite data and alert authorities about encroachments and flood threats.
8. What is the name of the digital agriculture platform developed by Nabcons for Kerala?
A. AgroLink
B. KrishiNet
C. Kathir
D. DigiFarm
E. Krishak Portal
Answer: C. Kathir
Explanation: Nabcons launched the Kathir platform (previously Kerala Krishi Hub) to integrate agri-services and support data-driven farming decisions in Kerala.
9. Under NABARD’s ₹10,000 crore Green Lending Facility, what is the minimum loan size eligible for disbursement?
A. â‚ą10 crore
B. â‚ą50 crore
C. â‚ą75 crore
D. â‚ą100 crore
E. â‚ą250 crore
Answer: D. â‚ą100 crore
Explanation: The Green Lending Facility by NABARD mandates a minimum loan size of â‚ą100 crore for green infrastructure projects to align with SDG goals.
10. What is the aim of the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) launched by the government for TOP crops?
A. Export of foodgrains
B. Reducing GST on pulses
C. Transport subsidy for inter-state sale
D. Free seeds for marginal farmers
E. Soil health awareness drive
Answer: C. Transport subsidy for inter-state sale
Explanation: The MIS ensures support to tomato, onion, and potato (TOP) farmers through subsidies on transport when selling outside their home state for better prices.
