Current Affairs Quiz 9th June 2025 Quiz

Exp. Puducherry Assembly Goes Paperless with Launch of NeVA by Union Minister L. Murugan

Union Minister L. Murugan has inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly, aiming to digitize legislative proceedings.

With the implementation of NeVA, the Puducherry Assembly will function paperlessly, promoting efficiency and environmental sustainability.

The platform is part of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs’ (MoPA) initiative to introduce ‘One Nation – One Application’ across all 37 State and UT legislatures in India.

A trial run was successfully conducted during the 6th assembly session, and hands-on training is being provided to both MLAs and government officials for smooth adoption.

Exp. Kiren Rijiju Launches UMEED Central Portal to Digitize and Reform Waqf Property Management Across India

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the UMEED Central Portal in New Delhi, aimed at transforming the management of Waqf properties in India by introducing digital transparency, real-time monitoring, and public accountability.

The portal—named after Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Act, 1995—enables geo-tagging, digital inventory, online grievance redressal, and GIS-based mapping to ensure efficient and transparent Waqf governance.

The initiative is intended to uplift underprivileged sections of the Muslim community, especially women and children, by ensuring proper utilization of community-owned Waqf assets for education, healthcare, and livelihood.

Exp. Amit Shah Launches Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag to Empower Local Languages

Home Minister Amit Shah has launched Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag in New Delhi, emphasizing its role as a milestone to free administration from the dominance of foreign languages.

 The initiative aims to provide a strong, organized platform for all Indian languages, promoting linguistic diversity while encouraging the use of technology that preserves the spirit and richness of these languages.

Exp. Magnus Carlsen Clinches Seventh Norway Chess Title; Anna Muzychuk Wins Women’s Event

Magnus Carlsen, the Norwegian grandmaster and world No. 1, won his seventh Norway Chess tournament title in Stavanger by finishing with 16 points after a crucial draw against Arjun Erigaisi in the final round.

American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana secured second place with 15.5 points, following a key victory over Indian player D. Gukesh, who finished third with 14.5 points—matching his performance from the 2023 edition.

 In the Women’s event, Anna Muzychuk from Ukraine won the title, with China’s Lei Tingjie finishing second and India’s Koneru Humpy securing third place.

Exp. Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram Clinches Title at 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial Chess Tournament

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram won the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial chess tournament held in Jermuk, Armenia, finishing with 6.5 points from 9 rounds and remaining unbeaten throughout the event.

He tied on points with fellow Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa but clinched the title by winning on tie-breaks after scoring four wins and five draws in the 10-player round-robin format.

In the final round, Aravindh, playing with the black pieces, defeated Armenia’s Aram Hakobyan, while Praggnanandhaa also won his game, marking a strong finish for both Indian players.

Exp. RBI rejects universal bank licence application of Annapurna Finance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected the universal bank licence application filed by Annapurna Finance. Annapurna Finance was established in 2009 and is now one of the top ten NBFC-MFIs (non-banking finance company-micro finance institution) in the country, according to its website.

Currently, Fino Payments Bank has applied for a small finance bank licence, while AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) was the first to file the application for conversion to a universal bank and Ujjivan SFB’s board has approved applying for a universal SFB licence. As on March end, the MFI had Rs. 11,034 crore of loans, 2.9 million clients and 1,636 branches.

Exp. Tamil Nadu, Tripura & Delhi Lead in Adult Literacy Certification: FLNAT 2025 Report

 According to the Foundational Literacy Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) data, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, and Delhi rank among the top performers in adult literacy certification, while Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh lag behind.

FLNAT is a nationwide assessment that evaluates foundational literacy and numeracy skills—reading, writing, and numeracy—of registered non-literate adult learners, with each subject scored out of 50 marks (total 150).

 The assessment was conducted in phases from July 2024 to March 2025, testing over 1.77 crore adult learners across India; however, only about 34.31 lakh learners (approximately 19.4%) were officially certified by May 2025.

Tamil Nadu achieved a 100% certification success rate by certifying all 5,09,694 learners tested; Tripura followed closely with a 98.1% success rate, certifying 13,909 out of 14,179 learners, while Delhi had a 99.3% certification rate.

States like Uttarakhand (85.7%), Gujarat (87.1%), and Himachal Pradesh (88.3%) recorded comparatively lower certification rates despite moderate learner participation, indicating challenges in adult literacy certification.

Exp. Asirvad Microfinance Appoints Roy Varghese as CEO

Kerala-based Asirvad Microfinance, a subsidiary of Manappuram Finance, has appointed Roy Varghese as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Unnikrishnan Janardanan as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Roy Varghese brings vast experience in retail and corporate banking, foreign exchange, and financial inclusion, having held leadership roles at Axis Bank, IDBI Bank, Jana Small Finance Bank, and CSB Bank.

Exp. PhonePe appoints former chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Bank Zarin Daruwala

PhonePe has appointed Zarin Daruwala, former CEO  of Standard Chartered Bank with over 30 years of banking experience, to its board ahead of its potential IPO.

The company, India’s largest mobile payment platform with nearly 50% market share, began preparatory steps for listing on Indian stock exchanges in February 2025.

Recent Appointment in Banking & Insurance Sector

• CEO of Asirvad Microfinance – Roy Varghese
• MD & CEO of Punjab & Sind Bank – Swarup Kumar Saha (extension till Feb 2027)
• CFO of UCO Bank – Sumit Khandelwal
• CEO of Deutsche Bank’s India Global Capability Centre (GCC) – Stefan Schaffer
• MD of Union Bank of India – Asheesh Pandey (replace A Manimekhalai)

Exp. Ashwani Lohani Appointed Director of Prime Minister’s Museum and Library

Former Railway Board Chairman and ex-Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani has been appointed as the Director of the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library (PMML) for a three-year term on a contractual basis, with the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.

Lohani, a 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), is celebrated for his turnaround expertise and leadership roles in major public sector undertakings.

Exp. MS Dhoni Becomes Brand Ambassador for Dettol’s ‘Icy Cool’ Range

Cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Dettol’s new ‘Icy Cool’ product range, strengthening the brand’s presence in the hygiene and personal care segment.

The ‘Icy Cool’ range is designed to provide a refreshing experience and includes hygiene products aimed at offering cooling relief during hot and humid conditions.

Recent Brand Ambassador

• Shubman Gill – Oakley
• Anil Kumble – Karnataka Forest and Wildlife Department
• Kapil Dev – Sobo Mumbai Falcons team for T20 Mumbai League season 2025
• Kriti Sanon – Dreame Technology India
• Ananya Panday – French luxury brand Chanel

Exp. India-England Test Series Renamed as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy to Honour Cricket Legends

The ECB and BCCI have renamed the India-England Test series as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, replacing the Pataudi Trophy (used in England) and the Anthony de Mello Trophy (used in India).

The trophy honours James Anderson (188 Tests, England’s highest Test wicket-taker) and Sachin Tendulkar (200 Tests, the most-capped Test cricketer in history).

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will be unveiled on June 11, 2025, at Lord’s during the World Test Championship Final, ahead of the five-Test India-England series starting on June 20 at Headingley.

Exp. Muhammad Waseem and Chloe Tryon Named ICC Players of the Month for May 2025

UAE batter Muhammad Waseem and South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon were awarded the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for May 2025 for their outstanding performances.

Waseem scored 169 runs in five ODIs during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 and led UAE to a 2-1 T20I series win against Bangladesh, earning Player of the Series honors; this is his second time winning the award.

Chloe Tryon scored 176 runs with a strike rate of 131.34 and took six wickets, including a five-wicket haul with a hat-trick against Sri Lanka in the Tri-Nation ODI tournament featuring India and Sri Lanka.

Exp. 8 June – World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to raise awareness about the crucial role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth and to promote their sustainable management.

Theme 2025- Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us

The day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008, although it was first proposed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.

Oceans cover over 70% of the planet’s surface, generate at least 50% of the oxygen we breathe, and are home to most of the Earth’s biodiversity.

Exp. Sat Pal Bhanoo Given Interim Charge as LIC MD & CEO for Three Months

The central government has entrusted Sat Pal Bhanoo, Managing Director at LIC, with the financial and administrative powers of the MD & CEO position after Siddhartha Mohanty’s term ended.

Interim tenure duration: Bhanoo will hold the interim charge for three months—from 8 June to 7 September 2025—or until a new permanent MD & CEO is appointed, whichever comes first.