This is the current affairs of 1 to 4 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 as the new ‘Commander in Chief’ of Andaman and Nicobar Theater Command?
a. Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan
b. Lieutenant General Ajay Singh
c. Vice Admiral Vishal Verma
d. Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana
Answer: d. Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana
– Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN)
– He is the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command.
– He has succeeded Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan.
The Only Theatre Command in the Country
– Currently, there is only one tri-service theatre command in the country. A tri-service command is a combined force of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
– It was established in the year 2001 in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
– Theatre commands are most effectively utilized during times of war, especially when coordination among the three services is crucial.
– These commands are extremely useful in maintaining synergy between the three armed forces during wartime situations.
– At present, there are 17 separate commands for the three services in the country.
– The Army has seven commands, the Air Force has seven, and the Navy has three.
– Additionally, there is a Strategic Forces Command which safeguards and manages nuclear weapons. It was established in the year 2003.
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2. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated which team in the final match to win the IPL 2025 trophy?
a. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
b. Mumbai Indians (MI)
c. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SHR)
d. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Answer: d. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have won their first title in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
– RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in the final.
Captain
– Royal Challengers Bangalore: Rajat Patidar
– Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer
Where was the final match held
– Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Winners of IPL so far
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) (1 time): 2025
– Chennai Super Kings (5 times): 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
– Mumbai Indians (5 times): 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020
– Kolkata Knight Riders (3 times): 2012, 2014, 2024
– Sunrisers Hyderabad (1 time): 2016
– Rajasthan Royals (1 time): 2008
– Deccan Chargers (1 time): 2009
– Gujarat Titans (1 time): 2022
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3. Who is the ‘Orange Cap’ winner in IPL 2025 season?
a. Shreyas Iyer
b. Sai Sudarshan
c. Virat Kohli
d. Harshal Patel
Answer: b. Sai Sudarshan (Gujarat Titans)
IPL Orange Cap
– This award is given to the batsman who scores the most runs in the entire IPL season.
– Sai Sudarshan scored the most runs in IPL, 759.
– He was playing for Gujarat Titans.
– Sai Sudarshan has now become the youngest player to win the Orange Cap in IPL. Earlier this record was in the name of Shubman Gill.
– Along with this, Sai Sudarshan has also received a cheque of Rs 10 lakh in prize money.
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4. Who is the ‘Purple Cap’ winner in IPL 2025 season?
a. Harshal Patel
b. Sunil Narine
c. Travis Head
d. Prasidh Krishna
Answer: d. Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans)
What is the IPL Purple Cap?
– The winner of this award is the bowler who has taken the most wickets in the entire IPL season.
– Prasidh Krishna took 25 wickets while playing for Gujarat Titans.
– Prasidh Krishna received a trophy along with a prize money of Rs 10 lakh for winning the Purple Cap.
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5. Which player got the ‘Player of the Match’ award for the final match of IPL 2025?
a. Devon Conway
b. Krunal Pandya
c. Mitchell Starc
d. Sai Sudarshan
Answer: b. Krunal Pandya (RCB)
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6. IPL 2025 season Award
Awards – Winners – Award Money
– Champion: Royal Challengers Bangalore RCB (20 Crore)
– Runner Up: Punjab Kings PBKS (12.5 Crore)
– Orange Cap: Sai Sudarshan, Gujarat Titans (10 Lakhs)
– Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna, Gujarat Titans (10 Lakhs)
– Emerging Player of the Season: Sai Sudarshan, Gujarat Titans
– Player of the Tournament: Surya Kumar Yadav, Triumphs Knights MNE (15 Lakhs)
– Super Striker of the Season: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
– Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya (RCB)
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7. Name the Miss World winner declared in the year 2025?
a. Divita Rai
b. Kristina Piszkowa
c. Opal Suchata Chuangsri
d. Shanice Palacios
Answer: c. Opal Suchata Chuangsri (resident of Thailand)
– The Miss World Grand Finale was held on 31 May 2025 in Hyderabad, Telangana.
– Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand won the title of Miss World 2025.
– This is the first time a Thai contestant has won the Miss World crown.
India’s Participation
– Nandini Gupta, who represented India in Miss World 2025, could not even make it to the top 8 this time.
Some Miss Worlds of previous years
2023 – Krisztina Piszkova – Czech Republic [Announced in 2024]
2022 – The 2021 competition was delayed so the competition was not held in 2022.
2021 – Karolina Bielawska – Poland
2020 – The competition was not held due to COVID-19.
India in Miss World
1966 – Rita Faria – India’s first Miss World
1994 – Aishwarya Rai – India’s second Miss World
1997 – Diana Hayden – India’s third Miss World
1999 – Yukta Mookhey – India’s fourth Miss World
2000 – Priyanka Chopra – India’s fifth Miss World
2017 – Manushi Chillar – India’s sixth Miss World
India in Miss Universe
1994 – Sushmita Sen – India’s first Miss Universe
2000 – Lara Dutta – India’s second Miss Universe
2021 – Harnaaz Sandhu – India’s third Miss Universe
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8. When is Telangana Formation Day celebrated?
a. 2 June
b. 3 June
c. 4 June
d. 5 June
Answer: a. 2 June
– The bill for the formation of Telangana state was passed in Parliament in February 2014.
– Telangana was officially established on 2 June 2014. This day holds great importance for the people of Telangana as it symbolizes their struggle.
Telangana
– Chief Minister: Revanth Reddy
– Capital: Hyderabad
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9. Name the Prime Minister of Portugal, who will again become the Prime Minister in 2025?
a. Luis Montenegro
b. Wong Valla
c. Robert Euroff
d. Alma Koch
Answer: a. Luis Montenegro
– In the results of Portugal’s general elections, Luis Montenegro of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Democratic Alliance (AD) has made a return.
– On May 30, 2025, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa confirmed Luis Montenegro as the Prime Minister of Portugal.
Portugal
– Capital: Lisbon
– President: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
– Official Language: Portuguese
– Currency: Euro (€)
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10. Name the Chairman of DRDO, whose tenure has been extended by the Central Government till 31 May 2026?
a. Manoj Pandey
b. Rajiv Gauba
c. Sameer V Kamat
d. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Answer: c. Sameer V Kamat
– The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet made this decision in May 2025.
– Dr. Samir V. Kamat is the Chairman of DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) as well as the Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development under the Ministry of Defence.
– Dr. Kamat was appointed to this position in August 2022.
About DRDO
– Chairman: Dr. Samir V. Kamat
– Established: 1958
– Headquarters: DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi
– DRDO plays a major role in making India self-reliant in the defence sector.
– DRDO’s mission is to design and develop state-of-the-art weapon systems, equipment, and sensors for the Indian Armed Forces.
– Its goal is to help India achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems, and to provide technological solutions that enhance combat effectiveness.
– The organisation has developed numerous weapons and systems, including the Advanced Light Helicopter, missiles (Prithvi, Agni), the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, and radars.
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11. When is the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression observed?
a. 4 June
b. 5 June
c. 6 June
d. 7 June
Answer: a. 4 June
– The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression to raise awareness about children around the world who suffer physical, mental, and emotional abuse.
– In fact, in 1982, during Israeli violence, children in Palestine and Lebanon became victims of war-related violence. Palestine requested the United Nations to take action on the matter. This led to the declaration of the observance.
– In the year 2022, 8,630 children were killed due to war and aggression.
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12. When is World Hunger Day 2025 observed?
a. 26 May
b. 28 May
c. 30 May
d. 31 May
Answer: b. 28 May
Theme 2025
– Empowering Youth, Ending Hunger
– World Food Safety Day is observed every year to raise global awareness about the importance of safe food.
– Contaminated food affects more than 1.6 million people daily and causes over 200 diseases, ranging from mild infections to cancer.
About the Day
– 1977: The Hunger Project was established as a global movement dedicated to ending hunger and poverty.
– 2011: The Hunger Project officially declared May 28 as World Hunger Day to raise awareness about the global hunger crisis.
– Since then, World Hunger Day has been observed annually, serving as a platform for advocacy and action.
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13. Who has been elected as the new President of South Korea?
a. Yoon Suk-yeol
b. Han Duk-soo
c. Lee Jae-myung
d. None of these
Answer: c. Lee Jae-myung
– He is from South Korea’s Democratic Party.
– His victory marks a significant moment following the ousting of conservative leader Yoon Suk-yeol, who was removed after the controversial imposition of martial law.
South Korea
– Capital – Seoul
– President – Lee Jae-myung
– Currency – South Korean Won
– Neighboring Country – North Korea
– Seas – Sea of Japan, Yellow Sea
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14. Which country’s player Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from One Day International cricket?
a. England
b. Australia
c. France
d. New Zealand
Answer: b. Australia
– Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket in June 2025.
– Maxwell made his ODI debut in 2012.
– With his retirement, his remarkable 13-year journey in the 50-over format has come to an end.
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15. Which Indian Grandmaster defeated world chess champion Magnus Carlsen in one of the rounds of the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, but lost in the final round to finish third?
a. Arjun Erigaisi
b. D Gukesh
c. R Praggnanandhaa
d. Vishwanathan Anand
Answer: b. D Gukesh
– World Chess Champion D. Gukesh finished in third place at the Norway Chess Tournament 2025.
– In the 10th and final round, Gukesh faced defeat at the hands of American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana.
– Gukesh’s loss benefited five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen, who won a record seventh title at the event.
– However, in an earlier round, D. Gukesh had defeated reigning World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, though he eventually finished third overall.
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16. When is World Bicycle Day celebrated?
a. 01 June
b. 02 June
c. 03 June
d. 04 June
Answer: c. 03 June
Theme 2025
– Cycling for a Sustainable Future
– It was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in April 2018.
– World Bicycle Day reminds us that the bicycle is not just a means of transport, but a first step toward a healthy, clean, inclusive, and sustainable lifestyle.
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