This is the current affairs of 22 to 25 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. After the announcement of the President of which country, there was a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after 12 days of war?
a. China
b. Russia
c. USA
d. France
Answer: c. USA
– After a barrage of missiles and bomb blasts from June 13 to June 24, 2025 (12 days), Iran and Israel finally agreed that they would no longer fight.
– On the morning of June 24, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but shortly afterward, Israel claimed that Iran had attacked it.
– However, Iran categorically denied this. Still, by the afternoon, both countries agreed to the ceasefire.
Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel
– U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel at 3:30 AM on Tuesday.
– Following this, Iranian television reported that a ceasefire had begun in the war with Israel.
– Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that if Israel stops its attacks, Iran will also not carry out any attacks.
– Despite this, Iran launched six ballistic missile attacks on Israel.
– After that, Trump again said, “The ceasefire is in effect from now—please do not break it.”
– Then Israel also stated that it accepts the ceasefire.
Iran Fired Missiles at U.S. Bases in Qatar and Iraq
– Just a few hours before Trump’s announcement, Iran fired 19 missiles at the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Military Base in Qatar. However, there were no casualties in the attack because Iran had issued an alert prior to the strike.
Why Did Iran and Israel Agree to a Ceasefire?
– Donald Trump took full credit for the ceasefire. He believes that the war ended solely because of his intervention. However, there were several other reasons behind the ceasefire:
– Left Alone on the Battlefield: Both Iran and Israel found themselves isolated in the conflict. Iran received verbal support from countries like Russia, China, and North Korea, but no military assistance. Groups like the Houthis, Hezbollah, and Hamas had become too weakened to stand with Iran. On the other hand, while the U.S. backed Israel politically, it didn’t provide the kind of military support it had given during the Gaza conflict. However, on June 22, the U.S. did carry out B-2 bomber strikes on Iran’s nuclear laboratories.
– Devastation on Both Sides: From June 13 to June 24, over 600 people were killed in Iran due to the war, and more than 5,000 were injured.
– In Israel, around 28 people died and over 3,000 were injured.
– Iran attacked several Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and Haifa. Its strikes destroyed the Mossad headquarters, residential buildings, hospitals, and government offices.
– In retaliation, Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, and targeted several Iranian cities, killing many military officials.
– U.S. President Trump spoke over the phone with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, urging him to persuade Iran to accept a ceasefire.
– After that, J.D. Vance coordinated Qatar and Iran’s discussions from the White House.
– Qatar succeeded in convincing Iran to agree to the ceasefire.
– Then, on the morning of June 24, Trump formally announced the ceasefire.
Does the ceasefire mean that both countries will not attack now?
– Foreign affairs expert and retired JNU professor A.K. Pasha says, ‘After Trump’s announcement, a ceasefire happened, but it cannot be said how long it will last.
– Israel and Iran do not seem happy with America’s ceasefire announcement and both said that if there is an attack, there will definitely be retaliation. However, there is a difference between a ceasefire being implemented and being maintained.’
What will happen to Iran’s nuclear program after the ceasefire?
– Mohammad Islami, the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, has said that the damage caused to Iran’s nuclear program by the Israeli and American attacks is being repaired.
– According to Rosemary Kalanick, director of the Middle East program at the American think tank ‘Defense Priorities’, ‘The American attack has further increased the possibility of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. If Iran’s nuclear facilities are destroyed in these attacks, it will try to increase them with speed and more force.’
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2. With which bomber aircraft did the USA attack Iran’s Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear plants, which was discussed in the international media?
a. B-2
b. B-1
c. TU-160
d. H-6
Answer: a. B-2
– On June 22, 2025, the United States carried out an attack on three of Iran’s nuclear sites using seven B-2 bombers.
– These sites are located in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, Iran.
– The operation conducted in Iran was named “Operation Midnight Hammer” and involved more than 125 jets.
– The aircraft flew continuously for nearly 37 hours, refueling multiple times mid-air.
GBU-57 Bomb (Bunker Buster)
– The B-2 bombers dropped over a dozen GBU-57 bunker buster bombs, each weighing 30,000 pounds (around 14,000 kg), on the Fordow and Natanz sites.
– Additionally, 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched at Isfahan and Natanz from U.S. submarines located 400 miles away.
– However, following the strikes, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
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3. In which state, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been issued a notice over the increase in deaths (over 2000) due to lightning strikes due to felling of palm trees?
a. Bihar
b. Jharkhand
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Chhattisgarh
Answer: a. Bihar (more than 2,000 people lost their lives in Bihar from 2016 to 2025)
– The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and concerned authorities.
– The green body was hearing a case in which it had taken suo motu cognizance of a newspaper report alleging large-scale felling of palm trees.
– The report mentioned that over 2,000 people have died in Bihar between 2016 and 2025.
Order Issued on June 5, 2025
– A bench comprising Judicial Member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Expert Member A. Senthil Vel stated in its June 5, 2025 order that, according to the report, dozens of tall palm trees are being cut down, leading to an increased frequency of lightning strikes.
– These lightning incidents are resulting in loss of lives.
– As per the report, due to Bihar’s prohibition policy, the extraction of toddy (palm liquor) was banned, causing the palm trees to lose their economic value. Since then, they have been felled on a large scale.
Districts Most Affected by This Problem
– The NGT stated that the report mentions an increase in lightning-related deaths following the large-scale felling of palm trees.
– The most affected districts include Aurangabad, Patna, Nalanda, Kaimur, Rohtas, Bhojpur, and Buxar.
– The report noted a 40% decline in the area under palm tree cultivation in the state, and plantation activities have come to a halt.
– It further stated that the issue falls under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act.
– The tribunal has made the CPCB, Bihar State Pollution Control Board, the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Bihar Disaster Management Department parties in the case.
Bihar Government’s ‘Indra Vajra’ App
– To warn people about lightning strikes during the rainy season, the Bihar government developed a mobile application.
– The app, called ‘Indra Vajra’, provides advance warnings about lightning strikes.
– It alerts users 40 to 45 minutes before a strike, helping them stay safe and reduce the risk of loss to life and property.
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4. Which state launched the country’s first Yoga policy?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Uttarakhand
c. Bihar
d. Gujarat
Answer: b. Uttarakhand
– The 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated across the country on June 21, 2025.
– On this occasion, a Yoga Day event was also organized in Bhararisain, the summer capital of Uttarakhand, located in Gairsain.
– During the event, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the state’s first Yoga Policy. He also announced the establishment of “Spiritual Economic Zones” in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions.
– Additionally, he stated that Uttarakhand will be developed as the global capital of yoga and wellness.
– Dhami also conveyed the message: “Yoga in every home, health for every individual.”
Subsidy for setting up centers
– Under this new policy, a subsidy of Rs 20 lakh will be given for setting up yoga and meditation centers. And a subsidy of Rs 10 lakh will be given for research related to yoga and naturopathy.
Note: – According to the government plan, five new yoga centers will be opened across the state by 2030 and yoga facilities will be provided in all AYUSH health centers by March 2026.
Year 2025 Theme
– Yoga for One Earth, One Health
What Are the Benefits of the ‘Spiritual Economic Zones’?
– These zones will be developed as international centers for Ayurveda, Yoga, and spiritual tourism.
– This development will increase employment opportunities throughout the state.
– With more jobs available, people from these hilly regions will not have to migrate to other states or cities in search of work.
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5. What is the rank of India in terms of electricity generation capacity as per the International Energy Agency (IEA) report (June 2025)?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 2
d. 4
Answer: b. 3
– According to the IEA, India ranked third among countries with the fastest growth in electricity generation capacity over the past five years.
– Only China and the United States are ahead of India.
– The IEA stated that electricity demand in India is continuously increasing due to rapid construction in urban and rural areas, growing use of air conditioners and other appliances in homes, and energy needs of industrial sectors.
– To meet this growing demand, the country has rapidly expanded electricity production from all energy sources.
– The report highlights that a major reason for this growth is the emphasis on renewable energy.
Share of Clean Energy Projects
– More than half of the total investment in non-fossil fuel energy in India over the past five years went specifically to solar energy projects.
– In 2024, 83% of total investments in the country’s power sector were directed towards clean energy projects.
– Additionally, India became the top recipient of financial assistance from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) for clean energy in 2024.
– India received project-based funding of 2.4 billion USD in this sector.
Significant Increase in FDI
– In 2023, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the power sector reached 5 billion USD, nearly double the pre-COVID-19 levels.
– This growth was made possible due to the government’s 100% FDI policy, which applies to all electricity generation and transmission sectors except nuclear energy.
Decline in FPI
– The report also mentions a decline in Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) over the past two years.
– The IEA report clearly shows that India has become one of the world leaders not only in electricity generation but also in adopting clean and renewable energy.
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6. PM Modi flagged off India’s first locomotive engine for the African country Republic of Guinea from a factory located in which state in June 2025?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Rajasthan
c. Bihar
d. Jharkhand
Answer: c. Bihar
– On June 20, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the first ‘Made in India’ locomotive engine from the Marhora Locomotive Factory in Saran, Bihar.
– The engine was physically flagged off on the tracks by railway women loco pilot Shweta Kumari and Dilip Kumar, who blew the horn and sent it forward.
– This factory is India’s first public-private partnership project under the Make in India initiative, a joint venture between GE Transportation (now part of Wabtec) and Indian Railways.
– A total of 150 locomotives manufactured here will be exported to Guinea.
About the Engine
– The engine is named ‘Koma’ after the village of the President of the Republic of Guinea.
– It has been specially designed for Guinea’s Simandou Mines Project.
– Its colors are blue and turquoise, which are said to be used in Guinea’s national flag and represent the sea.
– The engine can run in both forward and reverse directions.
– This modern engine has a power capacity of 4500 HP.
– It will be shipped from Marhora, Bihar to Guinea by 2028.
– Sandeep Shilot, MD of Wabtec, stated that this project will generate business worth over 3,000 crore INR.
– The design is tailored to withstand Guinea’s high temperatures.
– The engine’s cabin is equipped with air conditioning (AC).
– It features advanced amenities including a fridge, urinal, and an automatic control system.
– Compared to other engines, this locomotive consumes less fuel and emits lower pollution.
About the Republic of Guinea
– Capital: Conakry
– Interim Military Government President: Mamady Doumbouya
– Prime Minister: Bah Oury
– Currency: Guinean Franc
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7. During the G7 Summit, India and which country agreed to end the tension and reinstate the High Commissioners?
a. Italy
b. European Union
c. Canada
d. United Kingdom
Answer: c. Canada
– Relations between India and Canada deteriorated after the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2024.
– The tension escalated to the point where both countries recalled their diplomats and high commissioners.
– However, after a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 summit in June 2025, both countries have agreed to appoint new high commissioners.
– This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Carney took office in May 2025.
– Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that both countries will restore their high commissioners in each other’s capitals as soon as possible.
Canada
– Capital: Ottawa
– Currency: Canadian Dollar
– Population: 40.1 million (2011)
– Languages: English and French
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8. Which institutions created India’s first national ‘Rare Blood Donor Registry’, which was decided to be linked to the e-raktkosh platform. This will give life to patients suffering from many diseases including thalassemia?
a. ICMR
b. NIIH
c. Both a and b
d. AIIMS
Answer: c. Both a and b (ICMR and NIIH)
ICMR : Indian Council of Medical Research
NIIH : National Institute of Immunohematology, Mumbai
‘Rare Blood Donor Registry’
– It is an online portal that contains complete information about donors with rare blood groups.
– This will help needy patients to get blood easily.
– Now, it is being linked with the Government of India’s e-RaktKosh platform, which will connect data from all blood banks together.
– For the first time in India, a national-level Rare Blood Donor Registry has been created for patients with rare blood groups.
– This initiative has been undertaken by the National Institute of Immunohaematology (NIIH), Mumbai, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
– Its main objective is to provide timely blood supply to patients who need frequent transfusions.
– Especially for patients suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
Patients with Thalassemia Need Blood the Most
– Dr. Manisha Madkekar from ICMR says that about 100,000 to 150,000 thalassemia patients require frequent blood transfusions.
– Meanwhile, more than 1,200 road accidents occur daily in India.
– Every year, there are 60 million surgeries, 240 million major operations, 330 million cancer treatments, and 10 million pregnancy-related complications, all of which require a large supply of blood. This is why the registry was created.
Now Over 360 Blood Antigens Will Be Identified
– Until now, most blood banks in India match only ABO and RhD blood groups.
– However, the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) has identified over 360 blood antigens across 47 different systems.
– When these minor antigens are not matched, patients can develop a reaction called alloimmunization, which complicates treatment.
– Some rare blood groups occur in only 1 in 1,000 or even fewer donors.
– It often becomes impossible for local blood banks to provide blood for such patients.
– Therefore, blood has to be searched at national or international levels.
ICMR now wants to link this registry with e-RaktKosh.
– This will allow all blood banks in India to add information about their rare blood donors to the database.
– Patients and doctors will be able to quickly get information and contacts for rare blood whenever needed via the portal.
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9. Which Indian player won the Paris Diamond League 2025 title?
a. Neeraj Chopra
b. Sachin Yadav
c. Rohit Yadav
d. Sahil Silwal
Answer: a. Neeraj Chopra (from Haryana)
– Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra ensured victory by throwing 88.16 meters in the first round itself.
– Julian Weber of Germany finished second with a best throw of 87.88 meters.
– Mauricio Luiz da Silva of Brazil secured third place with a throw of 86.62 meters.
Diamond League
– Diamond League is a tournament of athletics (track and field), which consists of 16 events of athletics.
– It is organized every year from May to September in different cities of the world.
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10. Name the Indian animated film, which won the Jury Prize for the Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025 in France?
a. Desi Oon
b. Delhi Safari
c. Chaar Sahibzaade
d. Hanuman: The Damdaar
Answer: a. Desi Oon (Filmmaker Suresh Ariyat)
– This film is a tribute to shepherds and their traditional way of life. The film features the voice of Swanand Kirkire, music by Rajat Dholakia, and sound design by Rasul Pukutti.
– The film’s director is Suresh Eriyat.
About the Film
– “Oon” means wool, and “Desi Oon” refers to wool obtained from the Deccani black sheep found mainly in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, as well as parts of Karnataka and southern Maharashtra.
– Desi Oon is a stop-motion film that uses puppets made from wool sourced from Deccani native sheep.
– Wool itself tells the story in the film. It took one year to make.
– Desi Oon is also a tribute to the revered shepherd Balumama, who dedicated his life to raising and protecting Deccani sheep.
– This film has won an award, bringing international recognition to Indian animation.
– Besides the Annecy Award, the film was also selected in the Craft category at the Cannes Lions 2025. This is a historic achievement.
– The film Desi Oon was crowned Best Film at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, held in Mumbai from May 1 to 4.
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11. Olympic medalist Indian hockey player Lalit Upadhyay retired from which format of hockey?
a. International Hockey
b. Domestic Hockey
c. League Matches
d. All Formats
Answer: a. International Hockey
– Lalit Upadhyay shared a post on social media platform X on June 22, 2025.
– He wrote, “Today I announce my retirement from international hockey. It is a difficult moment, but every player has to face it one day. Representing the country has been the greatest honor and pride of my life. Heartfelt thanks to all of you.”
– He will continue to play domestic and league matches for now.
– Currently, Lalit is busy playing in the Pro Hockey League ongoing in Belgium.
Won medals twice in the Olympics
– Lalit was a forward player in the Indian hockey team that won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
– He also helped India win the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
– He received the Lakshman Award in 2017 and the Arjuna Award in 2021.
– Additionally, CM Yogi gave Lalit Upadhyay a cash prize of 1 crore rupees in a ceremony held in Lucknow.
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12. Who took charge as the Chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)?
a. Deepak Mohanty
b. Sivasubramanian Ramann
c. Yogesh Aggarwal
d. Rajneesh Awasthi
Answer: b. Sivasubramanian Ramann
– Sivasubramanian Ramann took charge on 20 June 2025.
– Sivasubramanian has been appointed by the Government of India for a term of five years under the notification dated April 8, 2025.
– His appointment will be effective from this date till he attains the age of 65 years or till further orders (whichever is earlier).
– Before him, Deepak Mohanty was the Chairman of PFRDA.
– Ramann has been working as an Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS) officer since 1991 batch.
– He served as Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General and Chief Technology Officer in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
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13. When is International Olympic Day celebrated?
a. 21 June
b. 22 June
c. 23 June
d. 24 June
Answer: c. 23 June
Theme 2025
– Levelling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion
– On this day the International Olympic Committee was founded in Sorbonne, Paris.
– Pierre de Coubertin was a historian, he rallied on 23 June 1894 to revive the ancient Olympic Games. In memory of this, every year this day is celebrated as International Olympic Day.
– This day is a day to celebrate sports, health and solidarity.
Note – The Paris Summer Olympics will be held from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
– Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
– Founded: 23 June 1894, Paris, France
– President: Thomas Bach
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14. When is the United Nations Public Service Day celebrated?
a. 21 June
b. 22 June
c. 23 June
d. 24 June
Answer: c. 23 June
– The day has been declared by the United Nations.
– This special day is about appreciating the importance of public services and the people who work in them.
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