Current Affairs Quiz 22nd June 2025 Quiz

Exp. BSNL soft launches Quantum 5G FWA

BSNL soft-launched Quantum 5G FWA on June 18, 2025, in Hyderabad, offering India’s first SIM-less, fixed-wireless 5G solution with fibre-like speeds using 5G radio technology.

The entire solution is 100% indigenous, developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, with all components—core, RAN, and CPE—built by Indian vendors.

Ameerpet recorded speeds of 980 Mbps download and 140 Mbps upload with sub-10 ms latency, and the device can be self-installed without trenching or fibre work.

BSNL plans to expand pilots to six cities including Bengaluru and Pune by September 2025, with introductory tariffs starting at ₹999/month for 100 Mbps and ₹1499/month for 300 Mbps.

Exp. Mizoram Signs MoU With BHASHINI For Multilingual Governance

The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) and the Government of Mizoram signed an MoU to promote multilingual governance and empower the Mizo community through native language technology.

Mizoram will adopt BHASHINI’s platform to enhance digital access, preserve its linguistic heritage, and promote inclusive digital governance across the state.

The initiative will ensure government services, schemes, and information are accessible in the Mizo language, strengthening transparency and citizen participation.

The collaboration includes developing AI models and datasets for Mizo, aiming to build culturally relevant translation tools for India’s multilingual digital ecosystem.

A BHASHINI Rajyam workshop will be held in Aizawl to focus on program implementation, training, and deploying language technologies across state departments.

Exp. Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold at Paris Diamond League 2025

Neeraj Chopra won the Paris Diamond League 2025 title at Charlety Stadium with a throw of 88.16 meters on his very first attempt, marking his first Diamond League gold in two years.

Julian Weber of Germany, who had previously defeated Neeraj in Doha and Poland, secured second place with a best throw of 87.88 meters.

Brazil’s Luiz Mauricio da Silva finished third with a personal best of 86.62 meters, breaking his previous South American record of 86.34 meters.

The win reaffirms Neeraj Chopra’s dominance in javelin ahead of the 2025 World Championships and Paris Olympics, boosting his confidence and international ranking.

Exp. ICRA Projects Slight Dip in India’s GDP Growth to 6.2% for 2025-26

ICRA has forecast India’s GDP growth to dip slightly to 6.2% in 2025-26, down from 6.5% in the previous year, with real GVA growth also expected to ease to 6%.

Inflation projections remain moderate, with CPI expected to stay above 3.5% and WPI over 1.8%, while the fiscal deficit is projected at 4.4% of GDP.

Updated GDP List

• ICRA – 6.2% (FY26)
• World Bank – 6.3% (FY26)
• OECD – 6.3 % (FY26)
• UBS – 6.4% (FY26)
• CRISIL – 6.5% (FY26)
• Morgan Stanley – 6.2% (FY26)
• UN – 6.3% (CY25), 6.4% (CY26)

Exp. Isro transfers SSLV tech to defence major HAL in a Rs. 511 crore deal

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) secured a ₹511 crore deal to manufacture ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) after emerging as the top bidder in a competitive process led by IN-SPACe.

With this deal, HAL becomes the first Indian company to own, build, and commercialise a complete launch vehicle system, expected to produce 6–8 SSLVs annually for both domestic and international markets.

The technology transfer agreement involves HAL, ISRO, NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), and IN-SPACe, with ISRO offering full training and support for the first two SSLV rockets over the next two years.

HAL won against consortia led by Adani Defence Systems’ Alpha Design Technologies and Bharat Dynamics; HAL’s share price surged 1.6% to ₹4,980 following the announcement.

Exp. India’s Energy Transition Rank: 71st on WEF Index

India ranked 71st out of 118 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index 2025, showing progress in energy efficiency, investment capacity, and clean energy adoption, despite a drop from 63rd rank last year.

India and China showed the most improvement among large economies, especially in energy access, regulatory reforms, and transition readiness, even as Sweden, Finland, and Denmark topped the index.

India made notable progress in reducing energy intensity and methane emissions (CH₄), expanding renewable energy investments, and improving energy equity through better access in rural areas.

The WEF emphasized that India, China, the US, EU, and Japan together control nearly 50% of global GDP and energy supply, giving them outsized influence on the global energy transition pace and direction.

Continued focus on grid reliability, reducing import dependence, and boosting infrastructure, clean energy financing, and labour force development can significantly accelerate India’s energy transition journey.

Recent index

• Global Gender Gap Index 2025 – India at 131st; topped by Iceland
• World’s Best Hospitals in 2025 by Newsweek and Statista – Mayo Clinic, USA (rank 1); AIIMS Delhi (97th); Medanta Gurugram (146th); PGIMER Chandigarh (228th)
• World Happiness Report 2025- Topped by Finland; India at 118th
• Brand Finance Insurance 100 2025 report – Poland-based PZU (1st), China Life Insurance (2nd), India’s LIC (3rd)
• Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 – India at 96th ; topped by Denmark

Exp. Canada Hosts 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis

Canada hosted the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, where leaders from the G7 nations—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US—along with the European Union, gathered for three days of high-level discussions.

The summit affirmed the G7’s roots: it was founded as the G6 in 1975 in Rambouillet, France, with Canada joining in 1976; it later became the G8 in 1998, before Russia was expelled in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea, reverting the group to the G7.

This was the seventh time Canada held the G7 presidency, and under Prime Minister Mark Carney, several non-G7 heads of state were invited as guests to participate in the event.

The summit underscored the G7’s global economic significance: these nations collectively represented 44% of world GDP while comprising only 10% of the global population, highlighting their significant influence on international affairs.

Exp. 21 June – World Music Day

World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique, is celebrated every year on 21st June to honour the power of music and its ability to bring people together across cultures, languages, and borders.

The first World Music Day was celebrated in France in 1982, initiated by the French Minister of Culture Jack Lang and composer Maurice Fleuret.

Exp. 21 June – World Hydrography Day

World Hydrography Day is observed every year on 21st June to raise awareness about the importance of hydrography and how it supports safe navigation, marine conservation, sustainable use of ocean resources, and coastal development.

Theme 2025 – Seabed Mapping: Enabling Ocean Action

It is organized by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), which was established in 1921.World Hydrography Day was officially adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005.

Exp. 21 June -International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice

Observed annually on 21 June, the International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest in the Southern Hemisphere.

Declared by the United Nations in 2019, the day recognises the cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance of solstices and equinoxes in various civilisations throughout history.

Solstices hold a sacred place in many indigenous traditions, such as those of the Inca, Maya, and Vedic cultures, often symbolizing balance, renewal, and harmony with nature.

The day promotes unity in diversity, encouraging respect for nature-based traditions and awareness about the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment.

Exp. 22 June – World Rainforest Day

World Rainforest Day is observed every year on 22nd June to raise awareness about the vital role rainforests play in maintaining global ecological balance, combating climate change, and supporting biodiversity and indigenous communities.

First observed in 2017, the day was launched by the Rainforest Partnership, a U.S.-based non-profit organisation.

The goal was to highlight threats to rainforests, such as deforestation, illegal mining, and habitat loss, and to inspire global action to protect them.

Exp. India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran clinches women’s single ITF J200 Gladbeck title in Germany

In Tennis, India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran has clinched the women’s singles ITF J200 Gladbeck title in Germany. The 16-year-old defeated Switzerland’s Noelia Manta 6-2, 6-4 in the final. This triumph marks Maaya’s maiden ITF Junior title on European clay.

Earlier in the semifinals, she defeated Daphnee Mpetshi Perricard of France 6-2, 6-1. It is Maaya’s seventh ITF Junior title overall. Her earlier titles include victories at J100 and J300 events.

The J signifies Junior, and the number indicates the tournament’s grade, with higher numbers generally representing higher levels of competition and more ranking points.