Current Affairs Quiz 18 June 2025: Jagran Josh presents this week’s Current Affairs Quiz for students preparing for competitive exams and well-informed readers. This quiz includes questions related to the G7 Summit, Kali Tiger Reserve, INS Arnala, and more. Take the quiz to test your knowledge and assess your preparation!
1. Where was the 51st G7 Summit (2025) held?
(a) Tokyo, Japan
(b) Rome, Italy
(c) Kananaskis, Canada
(d) Berlin, Germany
Answer: (c) Kananaskis, Canada
The 51st G7 Summit was held from June 15 to 17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. It marked the 50th anniversary of the first G7 meeting and was Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first major global event. Canada assumed the G7 presidency on January 1, 2025.
2. Which country recently conferred its highest civilian honour on PM Modi?
(a) Cyprus
(b) Italy
(c) Canada
(d) Germany
Answer: (a) Cyprus
The Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III is the highest civilian award of Cyprus, established in 1991. It is named after the country’s first President, Archbishop Makarios III. Recently, India’s Prime Minister was awarded this honour for his global leadership and distinguished service.
3. Kali Tiger Reserve, recently in news, is located in which Indian state?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Kerala
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (c) Karnataka
Kali Tiger Reserve is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Conservation activists have raised concerns about rising tourism and wildlife safari activities potentially threatening the natural habitat of tigers and other species.
4. What type of vessel is INS Arnala?
(a) Nuclear Submarine
(b) Missile Destroyer
(c) Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
(d) Aircraft Carrier
Answer: (c) Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
INS Arnala was commissioned on June 18, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command. It is India’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), intended for detecting and neutralising submarines in shallow waters.
5. When is World Crocodile Day observed annually?
(a) June 5
(b) June 17
(c) May 22
(d) August 12
Answer: (b) June 17
World Crocodile Day is observed on June 17 every year to raise awareness about the conservation of crocodiles, gharials, and alligators. These ancient reptiles face threats from habitat loss, illegal hunting, and climate change, pushing many species toward endangerment.
