Daily Current Affairs Dt. 01 july 2025 for UPSC ,SSC, State PCS and competitive exam.

1. With reference to Women-Led MSMEs in India, consider the following statements:

1. Nearly 20% of all MSMEs in India are currently owned or led by women.
2. The Indian government has no dedicated green finance scheme targeting women-led MSMEs.
3. Udyam Registration is a mandatory requirement for women-led MSMEs to avail green energy subsidies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1 and 2 only

Answer: A) 1 only
Explanation: As per the update, about 20% of MSMEs are women-led. Statement 2 is incorrect—schemes like PMEGP and CGTMSE do target women. Statement 3 is incorrect—Udyam Registration is encouraged but not strictly mandatory for all schemes.

2. What does the term “zero-dose children” refer to, as mentioned in a recent UN report?

A) Children who missed their booster doses
B) Children who have not received even one dose of any vaccine
C) Children who completed only one dose of polio vaccine
D) Children who dropped out after the first dose

Answer: B) Children who have not received even one dose of any vaccine

Explanation: “Zero-dose children” are those who haven’t received any vaccination. India reduced this population from 0.11% to 0.06% in 2024, as per the UN report.

3. India recently hosted which of the following Defence-related meetings in June 2025?

A) Quad Defence Summit
B) ASEAN+ Defence Dialogue
C) 22nd SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
D) Indo-Pacific Maritime Dialogue

Answer: C) 22nd SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Explanation: The 22nd meeting of SCO Defence Ministers took place in Qingdao, China (June 25–26, 2025), not India. India participated to strengthen regional security.

4. Which act is being amended to align India’s civil nuclear regime with global norms?

A) Atomic Energy Act, 1962
B) Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority Bill
C) Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
D) Nuclear Energy Regulation Act, 1992

Answer: C) Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
Explanation: India is considering amendments to the Civil Liability Act to attract global civil nuclear investments and align with international liability conventions.

5. Which of the following countries is NOT part of PM Modi’s recent five-nation diplomatic tour (July 2025)?

A) Russia
B) Bangladesh
C) Mozambique
D) Fiji

Answer: A) Russia
Explanation: PM Modi’s 5-nation tour focused on Global South cooperation. Countries included Bangladesh, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and one more. Russia was not part of this tour.

6. Which of the following is true about India’s biodiversity discoveries in 2024?

1. 683 new fauna species were discovered.
2. 433 new flora taxa were recorded.
3. The discoveries were led by the Botanical Survey of India and the Zoological Survey of India.
4. The biodiversity increase was confined to the Himalayas.

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) All of the above

Answer: B) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: While the number of species (fauna and flora) is correct, the discoveries spanned across multiple regions—not just the Himalayas. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.

7. What recent scientific breakthrough was achieved regarding DDCP materials?

A) They exhibit superconductivity at room temperature
B) They exhibit intrinsic p-type and n-type duality
C) They are biodegradable and used in medical implants
D) They are capable of nuclear fusion

Answer: B) They exhibit intrinsic p-type and n-type duality
Explanation: DDCP materials showed intrinsic duality, which allows them to function as both p-type and n-type semiconductors, revolutionizing material science and electronics.

8. What is VL-SRSAM, successfully tested by DRDO and Indian Navy?

A) Underwater sonar mapping system
B) Short-range surface-to-air missile
C) Supersonic anti-ship cruise missile
D) Hypersonic interceptor for ballistic threats

9. What is the key objective of the GoIStats mobile application launched by MoSPI?

Answer: B) Short-range surface-to-air missile
Explanation: VL-SRSAM stands for Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile. It enhances India’s naval air defence capability.

A) Tracking GDP data in real time
B) Providing e-learning modules for statisticians
C) Offering comprehensive access to India’s official statistical datasets
D) Monitoring inflation and unemployment statistics only

Answer: C) Offering comprehensive access to India’s official statistical datasets
Explanation: GoIStats enables users to access data from NSO and MoSPI across sectors like health, labour, agriculture, and economy in a mobile-friendly format.

10. What is the broader objective of India fast-tracking 52 military surveillance satellites?

A) Weather tracking for climate models
B) Real-time border monitoring and enhanced defence surveillance
C) Mapping mineral resources in conflict zones
D) Supporting India’s anti-piracy naval patrols

Answer: B) Real-time border monitoring and enhanced defence surveillance
Explanation: India is launching 52 satellites to bolster border surveillance and real-time intelligence—critical in light of regional threats and modern warfare.