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18-06-2025 Current affairs

(1) Which of the following best describes the technological advancement of the Mengzhou spacecraft compared to Shenzhou??

A. Mengzhou relies on external rockets for abort, unlike Shenzhou.
B. Shenzhou had a fully integrated escape system, unlike Mengzhou.
C. Mengzhou combines abort and rescue functions within the spacecraft itself.
D. Shenzhou was designed for lunar landings, whereas Mengzhou is not.

(2) In the context of the recent Israel-Iran conflict, the deployment of the Fattah-1 missile highlights which of the following shifts in modern warfare? 1. Emergence of weapons that can bypass conventional missile defense systems. 2. Increasing role of psychological warfare through technological display. 3. Return to large-scale troop mobilization and trench warfare. 4. Militarization of hypersonic technologies by non-superpowers.?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only

(3) With reference to hypersonic missiles like Iran’s Fattah-1, consider the following statements: 1. All ballistic missiles are hypersonic by definition. 2. Hypersonic glide vehicles differ from ballistic missiles in flight path and manoeuvrability. 3. The key threat posed by hypersonic weapons is their ability to deliver nuclear warheads. 4. Hypersonic missiles fly exclusively outside the Earth’s atmosphere.?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only

(4) Where did the brush fire originate that led to widespread evacuations in East San Diego County?

A. Near Camino Canada, El Cajon
B. Near Sweetwater Road, Bonita
C. Near Moreno Avenue, Santee
D. Near El Monte Road, Lakeside

(5) Bob Menendez, recently convicted in a bribery case, served as a Senator in which country??

A. Australia
B. Canada
C. United Kingdom
D. United States of America

(6) The hypersonic missile 'Fattah-1', recently used in a military operation, belongs to which country??

A. China
B. Iran
C. Israel
D. North Korea

(7) The recent brush fire near El Monte Road that led to evacuations was reported in which part of the United States??

A. Northern Texas
B. Central Arizona
C. Southern Florida
D. Eastern San Diego County, California

(8) The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, from where China recently tested a next-generation spacecraft, is located in which region??

A. Gansu Province
B. Tibet
C. Xinjiang
D. Inner Mongolia

(9) What is the primary objective of the Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme launched in Andhra Pradesh??

A. To provide employment to rural men
B. To promote tourism in tribal regions
C. To empower women through financial assistance
D. To support private industries with tax benefits

(10) Under the Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme, eligible women will receive a monthly assistance of:?

A. ₹500
B. ₹1,000
C. ₹1,500
D. ₹2,000

(11) How will the financial benefit of the Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme be delivered to beneficiaries??

A. Through postal cheques
B. By hand via local government officials
C. Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank accounts
D. In the form of grocery coupons

(12) Apart from financial assistance, what other benefit is provided under the Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme??

A. Free LPG connections
B. Free transportation for women
C. Free food rations
D. Free insurance coverage

(13) India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which country to launch UPI service??

A. Italy
B. France
C. Cyprus
D. Japan

(14) Which day has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as the "International Day against Unilateral Restrictive Measures"??

A. 2 December
B. 3 December
C. 4 December
D. 5 December

(15) Which ship has been launched for the Indian Coast Guard recently??

A. Vajra
B. Achal
C. Samrth
D. Sagar

(16) Aliyavati Longkumer has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to which country??

A. Japanese
B. North Korea
C. South Korea
D. Vietnam

(17) Who has become the President of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)??

A. Piyush Goyal
B. Anurag Thakur
C. Smriti Irani
D. Bhupendra Yadav

(18) Which Indian City has been entrusted with the hosting of the National Event of International Yoga Day 2025??

A. Varanasi
B. Bhopal
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Rishikesh

(19) Which team has won the title of Ultimate Table Tennis 2025 ( Season 6)??

A. Bengaluru Smashers
B. Chennai Lions
C. U Mumba TT
D. Jaipur Patriots

(20) Who has recently started a cyber security exercise??

A. Indian Air Force
B. Indian Army
C. Indian Navy
D. Defence Cyber Agency

(21) Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Head of Meta India??

A. Sandeep Bhatnagar
B. Arun Srinivas
C. Gaurav Kumar
D. Ajay Singh