Today’s Current Affairs Quiz June 23, 2025 | Sharpen Your Exam Prep!

Current Affairs Quiz 23 June 2025: For students preparing for competitive exams and aware readers, Jagran Josh presents this week’s current affairs quiz. This quiz includes questions related to the Digital Payments Awards 2024–25, INS Tamal, and more. Participate to evaluate your preparation and test your knowledge!

1. Where will the commissioning ceremony of INS Tamal be held?
(a) Mumbai, India
(b) Visakhapatnam, India
(c) Yantar Shipyard, Russia
(d) France

1. (c) Yantar Shipyard, Russia

INS Tamal, a modern stealth multi-role frigate of the Indian Navy, will be commissioned on July 1, 2025, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. The vessel is equipped with advanced weapons and technologies and will further strengthen India's maritime security.

2. Who has recently been awarded the Digital Payments Award 2024–25?
(a) Airtel Payments Bank
(b) PhonePe
(c) India Post Payments Bank
(d) NABARD

2. (c) India Post Payments Bank

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has recently been conferred the Digital Payments Award 2024–25. The award, given by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, recognizes IPPB’s outstanding contribution to promoting digital payments and financial inclusion across the country.

3. Which state government has launched the Majhi Vasundhara Campaign 6.0?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh

3. (c) Maharashtra

Majhi Vasundhara Campaign 6.0 is an ambitious environmental initiative launched by the Maharashtra government, running from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The campaign is being implemented across 28,317 local self-government bodies and led by the Department of Environment and Climate Change. It was announced by State Environment Minister Pankaja Munde.

4. Which country hosted the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) Vietnam
(d) Japan

4. (c) Vietnam

The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 were held in Vung Tau, Vietnam, from June 18 to 21. This was the first time Vietnam hosted a continental youth wrestling competition. Over 20 Asian countries participated, and India delivered a historic and dominant performance at the event.

5. When is World Olympic Day celebrated?
(a) June 22
(b) June 23
(c) June 24
(d) June 25

5. (b) June 23

World Olympic Day is celebrated every year on June 23 to commemorate the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on this day in 1894 in Paris. The day promotes the spirit of sports, fitness, and global peace. Modern Olympic Games were envisioned and established by Baron Pierre de Coubertin.