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Current Affair MCQ for 2025-06-06

Question 1. What is the primary objective of the C CARES Version 2.0 portal launched by coal ministry?

[A] Enhance transparency and efficiency in Provident Fund and Pension disbursements
[B] Promote coal exports
[C] Reduce coal mining costs
[D] Provide health insurance to coal workers

Correct Answer: A [Enhance transparency and efficiency in Provident Fund and Pension disbursements]
Notes: The Coal Ministry recently launched C CARES Version 2.0, a new portal of the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO). It was developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) with support from State Bank of India. The portal improves efficiency and transparency in Provident Fund and Pension services for coal sector workers. It enables real-time tracking of claims, automatic ledger updates, and direct transfers to workers’ accounts.


Question 2. Ice Breaker Missile was developed by which country?

[A] France
[B] Russia
[C] Israel
[D] United States

Correct Answer: C [Israel]
Notes: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to acquire the ‘Ice Breaker’ missile from Israel. The Ice Breaker is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile with precision guidance and autonomous capabilities. It is developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, a leading Israeli defense company. The missile can be deployed from various platforms, including jet fighters, light attack aircraft, helicopters, small ships, and ground vehicles.


Question 3. Which organization has released the World Wealth Report 2025?

[A] World Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[C] Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
[D] Capgemini Research Institute (CRI)

Correct Answer: D [Capgemini Research Institute (CRI)]
Notes: The World Wealth Report 2025, released by Capgemini Research Institute, shows India had 378,810 millionaires in 2024 with total wealth of $1.5 trillion. India’s high-net-worth individual (HNWI) wealth rose by 8.8 percent, with strong gains in the “millionaires next door” segment. India had 333,340 millionaires next door and 4,290 ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) in 2024. The report covers 71 countries and highlights U.S. leadership in wealth growth, while India and Japan led in Asia-Pacific.</p>


Question 4. Menar and Khichan wetlands, that were recently seen in news, are located in which state?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Odisha

Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes: The Union Ministry of Environment recently declared two new Ramsar sites in Rajasthan: Menar in Udaipur and Khichan in Phalodi. Menar is a freshwater monsoon wetland formed by Braham talab, Dhand talab, Kheroda talab, and nearby farmland that floods during monsoon. It supports water birds like the critically endangered white-rumped vulture and long-billed vulture. Khichan in the Thar Desert includes Ratri river and Vijaysagar pond, and supports 150 bird species.


Question 5. Which countries were elected along with India to United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) from the Asia-Pacific group?

[A] Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
[B] Iran, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam
[C] Japan, Pakistan, Nepal
[D] China, Lebanon, Turkmenistan

Correct Answer: D [China, Lebanon, Turkmenistan]
Notes: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–2028 term. India was elected from the Asia-Pacific States group, which has four seats, along with Lebanon, Turkmenistan, and China. ECOSOC was established in 1945 under the UN Charter and is one of the six main organs of the United Nations. It is headquartered in New York, United States.</p>


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