This is the current affairs of 9 to 13 June 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Which country ranks first in terms of gender equality in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025?
a. India
b. Iceland
c. Finland
d. Norway
Answer: b. Iceland
– This report was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in June 2025.
Top 5 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2024
1) Iceland
2) Finland
3) Norway
4) United Kingdom
5) New Zealand
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2. What is India’s rank in terms of gender equality in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025?
a. 127
b. 129
c. 131
d. 135
Answer: c. 131 (Slid two places from last time)
– India’s score was only 64.4%.
– This report was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in June 2025.
– This report tells how is the status of equality between men and women in different areas in countries.
– The status of 148 countries is assessed in the index of the year 2025.
– In this index, India was ranked 131 in terms of gender equality. It was ranked 129 in the year 2024 and 127 in the year 2023.
– Note: From the year 2009 to 2025, Iceland has been at the top in the ‘Global Gender Gap Index’.
Top 5 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2024
1) Iceland
2) Finland
3) Norway
4) United Kingdom
5) New Zealand
Pakistan is at the lowest position in the index of 148 countries.
Condition of neighboring countries-
– Bangladesh: 24
– Nepal: 125
– Sri Lanka: 130
– Bhutan: 119
– Pakistan: 148
– Maldives: 138
– China: 103
How is the Global Gender Gap Index decided?
– This index is made on the basis of 4 sub-indices.
1. Economic Participation and Opportunity
2. Educational Attainment
3. Health and Survival
4. Political Empowerment
– In these, the progress and difference between men and women is studied
#India’s position in sub-indexes#
Economic Participation and Opportunity
– This sub-index includes women’s participation in the labour force, equal pay at work and income.
– This score has increased by +0.9 percentage points. Now stands at 40.7%.
– Average income equality increased from 28.6% to 29.9%.
– Labour force participation remained stable at 45.9% (highest ever for India).
Educational Status
– This sub-index includes metrics such as literacy rate and enrolment rates in primary, secondary and higher education.
– Score: 97.1%, due to increased female literacy and enrolment in higher education.
Health and Survival Status
– This sub-index includes sex ratio at birth (in percentage) and healthy life expectancy (in years).
– Improvement in sex ratio and increase in healthy life expectancy leads to better scores.
Political Empowerment
– This includes metrics such as the percentage of women in parliament, the percentage of women in ministerial positions, etc.
– The number of women Members of Parliament declined from 14.7% to 13.8%.
– The share of women in ministerial positions dropped from 6.5% to 5.6%.
– The score of this sub-index fell by 0.6 percentage points, which is even lower than in 2023.
– In 2019, the peak of political parity was 30%.
About the World Economic Forum (WEF)
– The World Economic Forum is a Swiss non-profit and international organization.
– It was founded in 1971. Its headquarters are located in Cologny Municipality, Geneva, Switzerland.
– German professor Klaus Schwab founded the WEF in 1971.
– The forum is known for organizing its annual meeting at the end of January in Davos, located in the eastern Alps region of Switzerland.
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3. When is the martyrdom day of Birsa Munda celebrated?
a. 9 June
b. 10 June
c. 11 June
d. 12 June
Answer: a. 9 June
– On June 9, 1900, Birsa Munda took his last breath in Ranchi Jail.
– The year 2023 marked his 123rd death anniversary.
– Birsa Munda is worshipped like a deity in the tribal regions of Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal.
About Birsa Munda
– Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu village (Jharkhand).
– Munda is a tribal community.
– In 1894, Birsa Munda united all the Mundas and led a movement demanding tax relief from the British.
– In 1895, the British government arrested Birsa Munda on charges of working against the British administration.
– He was sentenced to two years in prison.
– Seeing his dedication to the people, the tribal communities began calling him “Dharti Aaba” (Father of the Earth).
– Between 1897 and 1900, several battles took place between the Mundas and British soldiers.
– Birsa and his followers gave a tough time to the British forces.
– In August 1897, Birsa and his 400 warriors attacked the Khunti police station with bows and arrows.
– In 1898, the Mundas clashed with British forces on the banks of the Tanga River. Initially, the British army was defeated.
– However, many tribal leaders from the area were later arrested.
– In January 1900, another confrontation took place at Dombari Hill, in which many women and children were killed.
– On February 3, 1900, Birsa Munda was arrested by the British from the Jamkopai forest.
– Birsa Munda died in British custody on June 9, 1900.
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4. Who led the Indian delegation at the ‘Stockholm International Electoral Integrity Conference’ held in Sweden?
a. Narendra Modi (PM)
b. BR Gavai (CJI)
c. Gyanesh Kumar (CEC)
d. None of these
Answer: c. Gyanesh Kumar (CEC)
– The conference was organized by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) from June 10 to 12, 2025.
– Name of the conference: ‘Stockholm International Conference on Electoral Integrity’.
– More than 100 delegates from 50 countries participated.
– During the event, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted India’s transparent and participatory voter list system at the conference held in Stockholm, Sweden.
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
– It is an intergovernmental organization that works to support and strengthen democratic institutions and processes around the world, aiming to develop sustainable, effective, and legitimate democracies.
– The organization’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden.
– It has regional offices in Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, Africa and West Asia, and North America.
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5. What was the retail inflation rate in the country in May 2025?
a. 2.82%
b. 3.34%
c. 5.22%
d. 5.48%
Answer: a. 2.82% (It was 3.16 percent in April)
– In May 2025, the retail inflation rate fell to its lowest level in the past 75 months (more than 6 years).
– During the month of May 2025, there was a significant decline in headline inflation and food inflation, primarily due to a drop in the prices of pulses and their products, vegetables, fruits, cereals and cereal products, household goods and services, sugar and confectionery, and eggs.
– Food items contribute approximately 50% to the inflation basket.
Who Releases the Retail Inflation Rate Report?
– NSO (National Statistical Office) releases the retail inflation rate.
– NSO functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
How is the Retail Inflation Rate Determined?
– It is determined through the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
– The CPI calculates inflation based on the price changes in food items, fruits, clothing, footwear, housing, fuel, electricity, and other goods and services.
– As consumers, we buy goods from the retail market. The CPI reflects the change in prices of these goods and services.
– It measures the average price we pay for a basket of goods and services over time.
How Does Inflation Affect Us?
– Inflation has a direct impact on purchasing power. For example, if the inflation rate is 6%, then the value of ₹100 earned is effectively only ₹94.
– Therefore, one should invest wisely keeping inflation in mind; otherwise, the value of your money will decrease over time.
How Does the RBI Control Inflation?
– To control inflation, the flow of money (liquidity) in the market is reduced.
– The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) does this by increasing or decreasing the repo rate.
– When inflation rises, the RBI increases the repo rate; and when inflation is very low, it reduces the repo rate.
– In recent times, inflation has been reported to be under control. As a result, in August, the RBI did not change the repo rate for the ninth consecutive time.
Inflation limit set by RBI
– The inflation limit set by RBI is 4 percent based on Consumer Price Index (CPI). However, it can increase or decrease by two percent.
– In this way, inflation less than 2 percent and inflation more than 6 percent is not good for the economic development of the country.
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6. What was India’s wholesale inflation rate in May 2025?
a. 2.31%
b. 2.05%
c. 1.89%
d. 0.39%
Answer: d. 0.39% (It was 0.85% in April)
– Wholesale price inflation declined to 0.39% in May due to decline in prices of food articles, manufactured products and fuel.
Who released the report of wholesale inflation rate
– Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
– It is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
(Note – Retail inflation rate is released by NSO.)
What is the wholesale inflation rate?
– This inflation rate is prepared on the basis of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
– Wholesale Price Index (WPI) or Wholesale Price Index means the prices that a trader charges from another trader in the wholesale market.
– These prices are related to the business done in bulk.
(Note – Retail inflation rate is determined by the Consumer Price Index)
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7. When is World Accreditation Day celebrated?
a. 9 June
b. 10 June
c. 11 June
d. 12 June
Answer: a. 9 June
Theme 2025
– Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
– The day came into existence in the year 2007 as a result of a joint effort between the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
– Accreditation plays a vital role in building trust and confidence among consumers, businesses and regulators. This is done by assuring that products, services and systems meet international standards.
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8. Name the first woman officer of the Indian Navy who was appointed as ADC (Aide-De-Camp) to the President of India?
a. Vijaya Sinha
b. Radha Verma
c. Yashasvi Solanki
d. None of these
Answer: c. Yashasvi Solanki
– She assumed this historic responsibility on 9 May 2025.
– A major gender change in military history, where a woman was appointed to a top state-military role
About ADC
– The job of ADC is to help the President and assist him in army related works.
– The President of India is the supreme commander of all three forces – Army, Air Force and Navy. He has a total of 5 (Aide-De-Camp) ADCs, out of which three are from the Army, and one each from the Air Force and Navy.
– Yashasvi Solanki has been included in the team of President Draupadi Murmu under this tradition.
– This is a historic achievement, because till now no woman from the Navy had reached this post.
About ADC Post
– ADC (Aide-de-Camp) accompanies the President to state, diplomatic and ceremonial functions.
– He acts as a liaison officer between the President and visitors/officials.
– He is responsible for preparing briefings to the President and coordinating events.
– He is given a duty room near Rashtrapati Bhavan and is on duty 24×7.
Who is Yashasvi Solanki?
– Yashasvi Solanki hails from Charkhi Dadri district of Haryana.
– Age is 27 years.
– Her father is a teacher in a government school and mother is a housewife.
– She is serving as a Flight Lieutenant in the Indian Navy.
– With her dedication, courage and hard work, she has proved that women can reach high positions in the defense services as well.
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9. When is the World Day Against Child Labour celebrated?
a. 11 June
b. 12 June
c. 13 June
d. 14 June
Answer: b. 12 June
Theme 2025
– Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: let’s speed up efforts!
– This day is declared by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
– Child labour deprives children of education and opportunities, and hinders their ability to earn a good income and secure stable employment as adults.
– Child labour robs children of their innocence, rights, and a normal childhood, as they are forced to work under harsh conditions and are often subjected to trauma.
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10. Who among these was the G20 Sherpa who resigned in June 2025?
a. Amitabh Sinha
b. Ajay Taneja
c. VK Verma
d. Amitabh Kant
Answer: d. Amitabh Kant
– He was appointed as India’s G20 Sherpa in July 2022, a few months before India assumed the G20 presidency.
– India held the G20 presidency from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023.
– Amitabh Kant is India’s G20 Sherpa. The Sherpa plays a key role in coordinating between various domestic and international agencies related to the G20 summit preparations and proceedings.
About Amitabh Kant
– He is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1980 batch from the Kerala cadre.
– He served as the CEO of NITI Aayog from 2016 to 2022.
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11. Name the first woman chief of Britain’s intelligence agency MI6?
a. Tulsi Gabbard
b. Blaise Metreveli
c. Rohini Zeleny
d. None of these
Answer: b. Blaise Metreveli
– MI6 has appointed Blayze Metraveli as its first female chief.
– She is the first woman to hold this position since the agency’s establishment in 1909.
– Metraveli has taken charge of MI6 at a time when the agency is facing increasing challenges from countries like China and Russia, whose use of cyber tools, espionage, and influence operations pose threats to global stability and British interests, while the agency remains vigilant against terrorist threats.
About MI6
– MI6 stands for Military Intelligence, Section 6. It is the commonly known name for the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS).
– MI6 is the United Kingdom’s foreign intelligence agency, primarily focused on the collection and analysis of covert human intelligence (HUMINT) regarding foreign nationals.
United Kingdom
– King: Charles III
– Prime Minister: Keir Starmer
– Capital: London
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12. When is International Albinism Awareness Day observed?
a. 11 June
b. 12 June
c. 13 June
d. 14 June
Answer: c. 13 June
Theme 2025
– Demanding our rights: Protect our skin, Preserve our lives
What is Albinism?
– It is a rare and hereditary disease.
– A person suffering from this disease lacks melanin pigment partially or completely in the skin, hair, and eyes.
– Albinism can affect any male or female person of any race.
– There is no cure for it.
– Due to the absence of melanin in the skin, the affected person may suffer from sunburn and skin cancer.
– People affected by albinism have white patches on their skin, or sometimes their entire skin becomes white.
– Because of this, people with albinism face various kinds of discrimination.
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13. Who is the host country of FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
a. Germany
b. Australia
c. USA
d. France
Answer: c. USA
– FIFA Club World Cup When: 14 June to 13 July 2025
– Total teams: 36
– Total matches: 63
Major qualified teams
– Europe (UEFA): Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, PSG etc
– South America (CONMEBOL): Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, River Plate, Boca Juniors
– North America (CONCACAF): LAFC, Pachuca, Seattle Sounders, Monterrey
– Asia (AFC): Al-Hilal, Urawa Reds, Al Ain
– Africa (CAF): Al-Ahli, Mamelodi Sundowns, Wydad
– Oceania (OFC): Auckland City
– Host club: Inter Miami
Final and Semi-final: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey (82,500 capacity)
Note – The next FIFA World Cup will be held in 2026, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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14. When is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed?
a. 17 June
b. 14 June
c. 12 May
d. 10 April
Answer: b. 14 June
Theme 2025
– Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities
– The day was initiated by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about the dangers posed by drought.
– The number of droughts has increased by 29 percent since 2000 compared to the previous two decades (WMO 2021).
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15. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Meta India?
a. Vivek Verma
b. Arun Srinivas
c. Robert Philip
d. Rakesh D’Souza
Answer: b. Arun Srinivas
– Meta has appointed Arun Srinivas as the new Managing Director and India Head.
– He was previously leading Meta’s advertising business in India.
– Meta CEO: Mark Zuckerberg
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16. Who has developed the UAV ‘Rudrastra’, which was successfully tested by the Army?
a. Adani Defence and Aerospace
b. BEL
c. SDAL
d. HAL
Answer: c. SDAL (Solar Aerospace and Defence Limited)
– ‘Rudrastra’ is a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAV.
– The Indian Army tested it in June 2025 at the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan.
– Total range: 170 km (including loitering time)
– Flight time: Maximum 1.5 hours
– Warhead: Equipped with airburst munitions and effective in anti-personnel (human target) attacks
About SDAL
– Solar Aerospace and Defence Limited (SDAL) is a subsidiary of Solar Industries India Limited, specializing in aerospace and defense technologies, particularly in the fields of explosives, war materials, and unmanned systems.
– SDAL has developed the Nagastra-1 loitering munition and is working on more advanced versions such as Nagastra-2 and Nagastra-3.
– They have also developed the third stage rocket motor for Skyrout Aerospace’s Vikram-1 satellite launch vehicle.
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