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Current Affairs Quiz 19 June 2025: specially curated for students preparing for competitive exams and aware readers. This quiz includes questions related to Operation Sindhu, the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, and more. Take part to test your knowledge and boost your preparation!
1. What is the objective of Operation Sindhu?
(a) Military deployment on the India-China border
(b) Evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine
(c) Evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran
(d) COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Answer: (c) Evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran
Explanation: Operation Sindhu was launched by the Government of India on 18 June 2025 as an emergency relief mission aimed at safely evacuating Indian citizens stranded in Iran amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
2. Which is the first state in India to implement a mobile-based e-voting system for urban local body elections?
(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Bihar
(d) Karnataka
Answer: (c) Bihar
Explanation: Bihar has made history by becoming the first state in India to implement a mobile-based e-voting system for urban local body elections. Initiated by the Bihar State Election Commission, the move aims to make the voting process more inclusive, transparent, and accessible.
3. What is India’s rank in the WEF’s Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2025?
(a) 63rd
(b) 50th
(c) 71st
(d) 35th
Answer: (c) 71st
Explanation: In the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2025, India has been ranked 71st, slipping eight places from 63rd in 2024. This decline comes despite notable progress in energy efficiency and increased investment potential in the energy sector.
4. Which countries will jointly host the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?
(a) India and England
(b) Sri Lanka and Pakistan
(c) India and Sri Lanka
(d) Australia and New Zealand
Answer: (c) India and Sri Lanka
Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced that India and Sri Lanka will co-host the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The tournament will take place from 30 September to 2 November 2025, marking the first time the two nations are co-hosting a Women’s World Cup.
5. During PM Modi’s recent visit, what is the capital of Croatia?
(a) Belgrade
(b) Budapest
(c) Zagreb
(d) Bratislava
Answer: (c) Zagreb
Explanation: On 18 June 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Croatian President Zoran Milanović in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. The leaders held talks on enhancing cooperation in trade, culture, and defence. Croatia is a country in Central and Southeast Europe, located along the Adriatic Sea.
