Daily Current Affairs MCQ Dt.22.06.2025 for UPSC ,SSC, State PCS and competitive exam.

1. India’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Mission aims to:

A. Promote nuclear energy adoption in households
B. Improve grid-level energy storage for renewables
C. Create artificial lakes for hydroelectric storage
D. Develop coal-based hybrid backup systems

Answer: B
Explanation: BESS is aimed at integrating renewables like solar and wind with India’s power grid by developing storage infrastructure.

2. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the BESS Mission?

A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
B. Ministry of Electronics and IT
C. Ministry of Power
D. Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer: C
Explanation: The Ministry of Power launched the BESS Mission to strengthen India’s power storage capability.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga)?

A. Pranayama
B. Dhyana
C. Samadhi
D. Mantra Yoga

Answer: D
Explanation: Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga includes Pranayama, Dhyana, and Samadhi, but not Mantra Yoga.

4. International Yoga Day is observed on:

A. June 5
B. June 14
C. June 21
D. July 1

Answer: C
Explanation: It is observed on June 21 to coincide with the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.

5. The new Rare Blood Donor Registry will be integrated with:

A. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
B. e-Rakt Kosh
C. Arogya Setu
D. CoWIN Portal

Answer: B
Explanation: The integration with e-Rakt Kosh will streamline access to rare blood types across India.

6. Bombay Blood Group is an example of:

A. Rh positive variant
B. Rare blood group
C. Universal donor
D. O-negative variant

Answer: B
Explanation: Bombay blood group (hh phenotype) is a rare blood type found in less than 1 in 10,000 people.

7. What is the main aim of the Rare Blood Donor Registry?

A. Reduce cost of transfusions
B. Track COVID plasma donors
C. Facilitate access to rare blood types
D. Regulate organ transplant pricing

Answer: C
Explanation: The registry helps match patients with rare blood groups to registered donors.

8. Neeraj Chopra recently won gold in which 2025 international event?

A. Asian Athletics Meet
B. Paris Diamond League
C. World Athletics Final
D. Doha Grand Prix

Answer: B
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra won the javelin event at the Paris Diamond League 2025 with a throw of 88.36m.

9. Honda recently tested a reusable rocket as part of its:

A. Hydrogen fuel vehicle project
B. Mobility innovation plan
C. Electric car expansion
D. Lunar rover programme

Answer: B
Explanation: Honda’s 2030 Vision includes reusable rockets, eVTOLs, and mobility tech innovations.

10. TRAI’s latest consultation paper is focused on:

A. Regulating digital payment apps
B. Licensing Over-the-Top (OTT) voice apps
C. Banning data reselling firms
D. Enforcing spectrum pricing

Answer: B
Explanation: TRAI is consulting stakeholders about regulating OTT voice apps like Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces.

11. Last date for public comments on TRAI’s OTT regulation paper:

A. June 30, 2025
B. July 15, 2025
C. August 1, 2025
D. July 5, 2025

Answer: B
Explanation: Public comments on the OTT voice regulation draft are open until July 15, 2025.

12. India recently approved ₹8,300 crore for Phase II of which national redevelopment project?

A. Sagarmala
B. Central Vista
C. Smart Cities Mission
D. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

Answer: B
Explanation: The Central Vista Project Phase II received ₹8,300 crore funding for PMO, MP offices, etc.

13. What is the allocated amount for the new PMO building under Central Vista Phase II?

A. ₹1,500 crore
B. ₹720 crore
C. ₹1,000 crore
D. ₹820 crore

Answer: B
Explanation: ₹720 crore has been earmarked for the new Prime Minister’s Office complex.

14. Which state manufactured locomotives that were flagged off for export to Guinea?

A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat

Answer: C
Explanation: The Marhowrah locomotive factory in Bihar manufactured the exported diesel engines.

15. The country that recently received diesel locomotives from India:

A. Ghana
B. Kenya
C. Nigeria
D. Guinea

Answer: D
Explanation: India exported diesel locomotives to Guinea as part of a ₹3,000 crore export order.

16. Which organization is responsible for the Marhowrah locomotive plant?

A. DRDO
B. BEL
C. Alstom (with Indian Railways)
D. HAL

Answer: C
Explanation: Alstom India operates the Marhowrah plant under PPP with Indian Railways.

17. The heatwave alert in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal is mainly due to:

A. Cyclonic depression
B. Low-pressure rainfall
C. Delayed southwest monsoon
D. Western disturbance

Answer: C
Explanation: The extreme heat is caused by the delay in the southwest monsoon and dry conditions.

18. IMD classifies a heatwave based on which minimum temperature criteria in plains?

A. 35°C
B. 37°C
C. 40°C
D. 42°C

Answer: C
Explanation: IMD defines a heatwave as a temperature of ≥40°C in plains under specific deviations.

19. India is currently the ____ largest economy in the world by nominal GDP.

A. 3rd
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 6th

Answer: C
Explanation: India is the 5th-largest economy and is expected to become the 4th-largest soon.

20. India’s $5 trillion economy target has now been deferred to:

A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2028
D. 2029

Answer: D
Explanation: Due to pandemic setbacks and global shocks, India’s $5 trillion target is now set for 2029.