This is the current affairs of 5 to 8 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. Who has been appointed the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)?
a. R. Praveen Kumar
b. S. Mahendra Dev
c. Manoj Sharma
d. Narendra Pratap Singh
Answer: b. S. Mahendra Dev
– S. Mahendra Dev is an economist; he has taken over the position from Suman Bery, the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog.
– Suman Bery was holding the additional charge of EAC-PM (Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister). Before him, Bibek Debroy was the Chairman, who passed away on November 1, 2024.
– The current Chairman, S. Mahendra Dev, was previously an independent director on the board of Axis Bank.
– He is an expert in the field of agriculture and rural economy and has also served as the editor of Economic and Political Weekly.
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2. The world’s highest railway bridge built on which river was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2025?
a. Chenab
b. Sutlej
c. Indus
d. Jhelum
Answer: a. Chenab
– On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s highest railway bridge built over the Chenab River.
– Located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Chenab Bridge is 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
– The Chenab Bridge has been constructed over a valley in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir under the USBRL (Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project).
About the Chenab Railway Bridge
– It is a steel arch bridge. The bridge is capable of withstanding seismic (earthquake) and wind-related conditions. It is made of steel and concrete.
– The Chenab Arch Bridge is built between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district.
– This bridge is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL).
– Height: 359 meters (approximately 1,178 feet) from the riverbed
– Length: 1,315 meters (approximately 4,314 feet)
– Cost: ₹1,486 crore
– Estimated lifespan: 120 years
– The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore assisted in the study to ensure the safety of the bridge’s foundation.
Under Which Project the Bridge Was Constructed
– Project Name: Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL)
– Cost: Approximately ₹43,780 crore
– Length: 272 km long project
– Tunnels: 36 tunnels covering a total of 119 km
– Bridges: 943
– Project Supervision: Konkan Railway Corporation
– Design and Construction: A joint venture of Afcons Infrastructure, South Korea-based Ultra Construction & Engineering Company, and VSL India
Timeline of the Bridge Construction
– Approval: 2003 (by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee)
– Construction Start: 2004
– Foundation/Base Completion: 2017
– Main Arch Completion: 2021
– 90% Project Completion: June 2022
– Track Laying Work: February 2023
– First Train Trial (Sangaldan to Reasi): June 16, 2024
– Bridge Inauguration: June 6, 2025 (by Prime Minister Narendra Modi)
– The credit for conceptualizing the design that made this stability possible goes to Professor G. Madhavi Latha, from the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. She stated that the challenge was to ensure that the foundation of the bridge was extremely strong.
Jammu and Kashmir
– Capital: Jammu (Winter), Srinagar (Summer)
– Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
– Language: Kashmiri (Koshur)
– Population: 12,267,013 (as per 2011 census)
– Neighboring States/UTs: Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab
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3. After the Chenab Bridge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge on which river?
a. Chenab River
b. Sutlej River
c. Indus River
d. Anji River
Answer: d. Anji River (tributary of Chenab River)
– After the arch bridge over the Chenab River, this is the second-highest bridge.
– It is also India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge.
– The decision to build the Anji Khad Bridge (cable-stayed railway bridge) was made in October 2016.
About Anji Khad Bridge (Cable-Stayed Railway Bridge)
– This bridge is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL).
– It is located between Katra and Reasi stations on the Jammu–Baramulla rail line.
– According to The Hindu newspaper, the bridge is supported by 96 cables ranging in length from 82 meters to 295 meters.
– The height of the bridge from the riverbed is 331 meters (approximately 1,086 feet).
– The total length of the bridge is 725 meters (approximately 2,380 feet).
– The total deck width is 15 meters (approximately 49 feet).
– The bridge was constructed by Hindustan Construction Company.
– Construction began in 2017 and was completed in 2023.
– Trial runs were conducted in 2024, and the bridge was opened for traffic in June 2025.
How Challenging Was It to Build This Bridge
– This bridge crosses the deep valleys of the Anji River.
– The region lies within the young folded mountains of the Himalayas.
– The geological structure of the area is highly complex and fragile.
– The region contains geomorphological features such as faults, folds, and uplifts.
– There is a high likelihood of earthquakes occurring in this area.
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4. When is World Environment Day celebrated?
a. 4 June
b. 5 June
c. 6 June
d. 7 June
Answer: b. 5 June
Theme 2025
– #BeatPlasticPollution
Host Country
– Every year, a host country is designated.
– In 2025, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) is the host country.
– Azerbaijan has been announced as the host country for 2026.
About the Day
– World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972, coinciding with the opening day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment—the first major global summit focused on environmental issues.
– Since its first celebration in 1973, the event has been led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Significance of the Theme
– Pollution from plastic worsens the state of biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental degradation.
– Every year, 11 million tonnes of plastic enter water bodies, while microplastics from landfills and sewage pollute the soil.
– The global cost of plastic pollution is estimated at USD 300–600 billion per year.
– India generates approximately 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, accounting for around 20% of the global total.
– Over 5.8 million tonnes of fuel are burned each year, releasing toxic pollutants into the atmosphere.
‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ 2.0 (One Tree for Mother Initiative)
– On the occasion of World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a sapling at Mahavir Jayanti Park in the national capital. This was part of the second phase of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative.
– The campaign encourages people to plant a tree in honor of their mothers, aiming to promote environmental awareness through personal and symbolic action.
– On the same day, the Prime Minister also planted a sindoor plant at his residence.
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5. Which state government notified the Greater Flamingo Bird Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi in Ramanathapuram district?
a. Kerala
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Sikkim
Answer: c. Tamil Nadu
– Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin virtually inaugurated this sanctuary on June 5, 2025.
– The new sanctuary spans approximately 524.7 hectares.
– It is located in the Rameswaram taluk and includes both revenue (government-owned) and forest land.
– This region is part of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, which is ecologically very significant.
– During a bird census conducted between 2023 and 2024, over 10,700 birds from 128 different species were recorded in the area.
Tamil Nadu
– Capital: Chennai
– Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin
– Governor: R. N. Ravi
– Population: 72.1 million (as per 2011 census)
– Official Language: Tamil
– State Dance: Bharatanatyam
– Neighboring States: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka
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6. Which state government declared the tiger corridor area connecting Kawal Tiger Reserve in the state to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra as ‘Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve’?
a. Kerala
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Telangana
Answer: d. Telangana
– In May 2025, the Telangana government notified the Kawal Tiger Reserve as the “Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve” under Section 36A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve
– Under Section 36A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the State Government has the authority to declare any land under its jurisdiction as a protected area (such as a national park or sanctuary).
– This is especially applicable to areas located near existing national parks or sanctuaries, or those that serve as corridors connecting two protected areas.
Note: Currently, India has 58 Tiger Reserves.
Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve
– The proposed area of Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve is 1,492.88 square kilometers.
– It spans across the Kagaznagar and Asifabad forest areas and 78 reserved forest blocks.
– The reserve is an important part of the wildlife corridor connecting Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
– It links the Kawal Tiger Reserve to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), Kanhargaon, Tippeshwar, Chapraala, and Indravati Tiger Reserves.
– Besides tigers, the area is home to carnivores like leopards, wild dogs, bears, wolves, and hyenas, as well as herbivores like gaur, sambar, nilgai, and chital.
– More than 240 species of birds are found here.
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7. When is World Food Safety Day celebrated?
a. 5 June
b. 6 June
c. 7 June
d. 8 June
Answer: c. 7 June
Theme 2025
– Food Safety: Science in Action
– This day was declared by WHO and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2018.
– The aim of World Food Safety Day is to transform food systems to provide better health and prevent foodborne diseases.
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8. The member countries of which of the following organisations adopted the world’s first global pandemic treaty?
a. WHO
b. WTO
c. IMF
d. IMO
Answer: a. WHO
– On May 20, 2025, the first-ever Global Pandemic Treaty was adopted at a meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) held in Geneva.
– This significant agreement was adopted under Article 19 of the WHO Constitution.
– The treaty was adopted without the participation of the United States of America.
– Its purpose is to promote cooperation among countries, international organizations like WHO, civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders to help prevent pandemics.
– 124 countries voted in favor of this treaty, while 11 countries abstained from voting.
Second Legally Binding Treaty
– In the 75-year history of WHO, this is the second legally binding treaty.
– The first legally binding treaty was the Tobacco Control Treaty adopted in 2003.
Why Was the Pandemic Treaty Needed?
– Negotiations on the WHO’s global pandemic treaty began in December 2021, when the COVID-19 virus was rapidly spreading due to the Omicron variant.
– Wealthy countries hoarded millions of vaccine doses, leaving poorer countries without access to vaccines.
– According to the Nature journal, if vaccines had been distributed equitably, over one million lives could have been saved. So far, more than 7 million deaths have occurred due to COVID-19.
– A 2021 report attributed the pandemic’s severe crisis to global inequality, strategic failures, and lack of cooperation.
– For these reasons, WHO member countries came together to work on a treaty, which took three and a half years and 13 rounds of meetings to develop.
WHO (World Health Organization)
– Established: April 7, 1948
– Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
– Director-General: Tedros Adhanom (Ethiopia)
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9. When is World Oceans Day celebrated?
a. 5 June
b. 6 June
c. 7 June
d. 8 June
Answer: d. 8 June
Theme 2025
– WONDER: Sustaining What Sustains Us
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10. Which neighboring country of India removed the name and photo of its first President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from currency notes?
a. Pakistan
b. Bangladesh
c. Afghanistan
d. Maldives
Answer: b. Bangladesh
– Bangladesh removed the photo of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from the new currency notes which was on the currency notes for more than five decades.
– This information was received on 1 June 2025 when the Bangladesh government issued new notes.
– Now photos of Hindu and Buddhist temples have been printed on the new notes.
– Let us tell you that old notes and coins will also remain in circulation.
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11. Name the first President of Bangladesh, whose title of ‘Father of the Nation’ was removed?
a. Abu Sayeed Chowdhury
b. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c. Iajuddin Ahmed
d. Mohammed Abdul Hamid
Answer: b. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
– On June 3, 2025, the Bangladesh government removed the title of “Father of the Nation” from the first president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was the father of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
– The government issued a notification deleting the phrase “Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman” from the law.
– It also changed the definition of freedom fighters and the freedom struggle of 1971.
– Additionally, on June 1, the government removed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s photo from the new currency notes.
– Instead, the new notes now feature images of Hindu and Buddhist temples.
– When asked about the status of the old notes and coins, it was clarified that the old currency notes and coins will continue to remain in circulation.
Attacks on Various Identifiers Linked to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
– Since the coup in Bangladesh in August 2024, there has been a continuous effort to erase identities associated with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
– His statue in the capital Dhaka was demolished, and nameplates with his name were removed from several places.
– Now, his name and photo have been removed from currency notes as well.
– His “Father of the Nation” title has also been revoked.
– The definition of the freedom struggle has been changed to describe it as an armed struggle to establish an independent and democratic nation, with no mention of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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12. When is World Brain Tumor Day celebrated?
a. 6 June
b. 7 June
c. 8 June
d. 9 June
Answer: c. 8 June
– World Brain Tumor Day was first celebrated on 8 June 2000 by the German Brain Tumor Association (“Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V.”) to support brain tumor patients.
– It was founded in the year 1998 and has 500 registered members from 14 countries.
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13. What position did India achieve with 21 medals in Ulaanbaatar Open 2025 wrestling?
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
Answer: b. Second (6 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze)
– Ulaanbaatar Open 2025 wrestling was held in Mongolia from 29 May to 1 June 2025.
– India won a total of 21 medals including 6 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze medals.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the wrestlers for their unprecedented performance in the third ranking series at Ulaanbaatar Open 2025
– According to some news, Mongolia topped the list by winning 29 medals.
Mongolia
– Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia.
– President: Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh
– Capital: Ulaanbaatar
– Population: 3.5 million (about 35 lakhs)
– Language: Mongolian
– Currency: Togrog
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14. What is the rank of India in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025?
a. six
b. seven
c. eight
d. ten
Answer: d. ten
– This time, India slipped two places down to the 10th position.
– India ranks high in GHG emissions and energy use categories, has a medium rank in climate policy, and a low rank in renewable energy.
Who Released the Report?
– The report was released in June 2025 by Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network.
What Is This Index?
– The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is a method to measure countries’ climate protection performance.
– It is based on the steps taken to reduce pollution and the outcomes of those efforts.
Evaluation of Climate Protection Performance
– Climate protection performance is assessed in four categories:
1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions (40% of total score)
2. Renewable Energy (20%)
3. Energy Use (20%)
4. Climate Policy (20%)
India on Track to Meet Emission Targets
– India is one of the most populous countries in the world, yet its per capita emissions are relatively low.
– According to The Indian Express, India is performing better towards the benchmark of keeping temperature rise below two degrees Celsius. It is on track to meet its emission targets by 2030.
– Although there is a slightly positive trend in the share of renewable energy, this trend is progressing very slowly.
Basis of Ranking
– How well each country is performing in reducing emissions by 2030.
– What steps each country has taken to prevent dangerous climate change.
– The contribution of each country in limiting temperature change.
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025
– The top three positions in this report are left vacant.
– This is because no country performed well enough across all index categories to be placed in the top three positions.
Top countries in ranking
1 to 3: None
4. Denmark
5. Netherlands
6. United Kingdom
7. Philippines
8. Morocco
9. Norway
10. Sweden, India
Rank of some important countries
20. Egypt
31. Pakistan
37. Finland
55. China
57. USA
58. Japan
65. UAE
66. Saudi Arabia
67. Iran
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15. What is India’s rank in the greenhouse gas emission rating as per the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025?
a. छठवां
b. सातवां
c. 11वां
d. 13वां
Answer: d. 13वां
How much rank in which category
– India is ranked 13th in greenhouse gas emission rating.
– India is ranked 33rd in renewable energy rating.
– India is ranked 11th in energy use rating.
– India is ranked 7th in climate policy rating.
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16. Who has been appointed as the Director of the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library by the Central Government?
a. Ajay Sharma
b. Vinit Kumar
c. Ashwani Lohani
d. Rakesh Aggarwal
Answer: c. Ashwani Lohani
– On June 4, 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved assigning a new responsibility to Ashwini Lohani for a tenure of three years.
– It is expected that he will take charge soon.
– Ashwini Lohani is a Mechanical Engineering officer from the 1980 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME).
– He has served twice as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India.
– Additionally, he has also served as the Chairman of the Railway Board of Indian Railways.
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17. Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla announced his retirement from which format in June 2025?
a. One Day
b. Test
c. T20
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above (One Day, Test & T20)
– Indian leg spinner Piyush Chawla (36 years) announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 6 June 2025.
– Piyush Chawla was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup winning teams.
– International debut is on 9 March 2006 and retirement is on 6 June 2025.
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