Daily Current Affairs 25 June 2026

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 24, 2026?

• A94.65Correct
• B94.74
• C94.86
• D94.69

Explanation On June 24, 2026, the rupee rose 11 paise to close at 94.65 against the US dollar.

Q2 Which factor helped cushion the decline of the rupee on June 23, 2026?

• ARise in crude oil prices
• BDecline in crude oil pricesCorrect
• CIncrease in foreign institutional investor inflows
• DStrengthening of the dollar index

Explanation A decline in crude oil prices cushioned against a steeper decline of the rupee on June 23, 2026.

Q3 What was the trading range of the rupee against the US dollar on June 23, 2026?

• A94.63 to 94.92Correct
• B94.65 to 94.86
• C94.69 to 94.74
• D94.73 to 94.76

Explanation On June 23, the rupee traded in a range of 94.63 to 94.92 against the US dollar.

Q1 What did the Ministry of External Affairs clarify about the Indian passport on the 14th Passport Seva Divas?

• AIt is a travel document, not proof of citizenshipCorrect
• BIt serves as proof of citizenship
• CIt is only valid within India
• DIt guarantees visa-free travel worldwide

Explanation The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the passport is a travel document and not proof of citizenship.

Q2 How many Passport Kendras were operational as India marked the 14th Passport Seva Divas?

• AOver 100
• BOver 250
• COver 500Correct
• DOver 1000

Explanation The government has over 500 Passport Kendras operational as per the Ministry of External Affairs.

Q3 Approximately how many passports and related services were delivered in 2025 according to the Ministry of External Affairs?

• A50 lakh
• B1 crore
• C1.5 croreCorrect
• D2 crore

Explanation In 2025, 1.5 crore passports and related services were delivered.

Q1 According to the Ministry of External Affairs, what is the Indian passport classified as?

• AConclusive proof of citizenship
• BTravel documentCorrect
• CVoter identity card
• DProof of residence

Explanation The MEA clarified that the Indian passport is a travel document and not conclusive proof of citizenship.

Q2 Which of the following documents did the MEA mention as not serving as conclusive proof of citizenship?

• AIndian passport only
• BAadhaar card and voter identity card only
• CIndian passport, Aadhaar card, and voter identity cardCorrect
• DNone of the above

Explanation The MEA stated that the Indian passport, Aadhaar card, and voter identity card are identity documents but not conclusive proof of citizenship.

Q3 What public concern prompted the MEA to clarify the status of the Indian passport?

• AWhether non-citizens can obtain Indian passportsCorrect
• BThe validity of Aadhaar cards
• CThe process of voter registration
• DThe issuance of travel visas

Explanation The MEA's clarification was in response to netizens asking if non-citizens can also get Indian passports.

Q1 Why was Manika Batra omitted from the women's table tennis squad for the Asian Games?

• AShe failed to satisfy the selection criteriaCorrect
• BShe was injured before the games
• CShe voluntarily withdrew from the squad
• DShe was suspended by the federation

Explanation Manika Batra missed out on the squad after failing to satisfy the selection criteria.

Q2 What action has Manika Batra taken following her omission from the Asian Games squad?

• AAccepted the decision quietly
• BThreatened legal action and sought Prime Minister's interventionCorrect
• CJoined another sports federation
• DAnnounced retirement from table tennis

Explanation She has threatened legal action and sought intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Q3 What has Manika Batra stated regarding her fight over the Asian Games selection?

• AShe is fighting against the outcome
• BShe is fighting against the selection processCorrect
• CShe is fighting against the team coach
• DShe is fighting against the Asian Games organizers

Explanation Manika Batra has maintained that her fight is against the process rather than the outcome.

Q1 What historic record did Cristiano Ronaldo achieve at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AFirst player to score in six different FIFA World CupsCorrect
• BOldest player to captain a team at the World Cup
• CMost goals scored in a single World Cup tournament
• DFirst player to score a hat-trick in the World Cup final

Explanation Ronaldo became the first man to score in six editions of the FIFA World Cup.

Q2 What was the result of the Portugal vs Uzbekistan match in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K?

• APortugal won 5-0Correct
• BUzbekistan won 3-2
• CMatch ended in a 1-1 draw
• DPortugal lost 0-2

Explanation Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the Group K match.

Q3 How old was Cristiano Ronaldo when he scored two goals against Uzbekistan in FIFA World Cup 2026?

• A39 years old
• B40 years old
• C41 years oldCorrect
• D42 years old

Explanation Ronaldo was 41 years old when he scored two goals in the match.

Q1 Who scored the winning goal for Croatia against Panama in the FIFA World Cup Group L match?

• ALuka Modric
• BBudimirCorrect
• CAC Milan midfielder
• DPanama captain

Explanation Budimir scored the only goal in the match, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama.

Q2 What milestone did Croatia captain Luka Modric achieve during the match against Panama?

• AScored his 100th international goal
• BMade his 200th international appearanceCorrect
• CBecame the oldest player in the World Cup
• DWas named player of the match

Explanation Luka Modric made his 200th international appearance during the match.

Q3 What was the consequence of Croatia's 1-0 win over Panama in the FIFA World Cup Group L?

• ACroatia was eliminated from the tournament
• BPanama advanced to the next round
• CPanama was eliminated from the tournamentCorrect
• DBoth teams advanced to the next round

Explanation The 1-0 win by Croatia led to Panama's elimination from the tournament.

Q1 On which date did the ammonia gas leak incident occur in Tiruvallur?

• AJune 21, 2026Correct
• BJune 23, 2026
• CJune 24, 2026
• DJune 20, 2026

Explanation The ammonia gas leak incident in Tiruvallur occurred on June 21, 2026.

Q2 How many individuals were reported affected by the Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak?

• A69
• B83Correct
• C10
• D9

Explanation A total of 83 individuals were reported as affected by the ammonia gas leak incident.

Q3 What was the death toll reported after the Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak?

• A9
• B10Correct
• C83
• D69

Explanation The death toll from the Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak rose to 10.

Q1 Where did the ammonia gas leak incident causing multiple deaths occur?

• AChennai
• BTiruvallurCorrect
• CCoimbatore
• DMadurai

Explanation The ammonia gas leak occurred at a seafood processing plant in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu.

Q2 What was the cause of death and hospitalisation in the Tiruvallur incident?

• ACarbon monoxide poisoning
• BAmmonia gas leakCorrect
• CChemical explosion
• DFood poisoning

Explanation The deaths and hospitalisations were caused by an ammonia gas leak at the seafood processing plant.

Q3 What is a major concern raised by the ammonia gas leak incident in Tiruvallur?

• AWater contamination
• BAmmonia poisoning and industrial gas leak dangersCorrect
• CFire safety in factories
• DFood safety regulations

Explanation The incident raised concerns about ammonia poisoning and the dangers associated with industrial gas leaks.

Q1 Where was the epicenter of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela located?

• AWest of Morón along the Caribbean coastCorrect
• BEast of Caracas in the Andes mountains
• CSouth of Morón near the Amazon basin
• DNorth of Caracas in the Caribbean Sea

Explanation The epicenter of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake was west of Morón, located along Venezuela's Caribbean coast.

Q2 What was the depth of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Morón, Venezuela?

• A13 kilometersCorrect
• B7 kilometers
• C20 kilometers
• D5 kilometers

Explanation The earthquake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers.

Q3 What alert was issued following the two magnitude 7 earthquakes in Venezuela?

• ATsunami alertCorrect
• BVolcanic eruption alert
• CFlood warning
• DLandslide warning

Explanation A tsunami alert was issued after the two magnitude 7 earthquakes.

Q1 What was the main reason the judge blocked Trump's election order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration?

• AThe order violated state laws
• BThe Constitution does not grant the president specific powers to regulate electionsCorrect
• CThe order was not properly signed
• DThe order conflicted with international laws

Explanation The judge ruled that the Constitution does not grant the president specific powers to regulate elections, emphasizing that such authority rests with states and Congress.

Q2 According to the judge's ruling, who holds the authority to regulate elections?

• AThe President alone
• BThe Supreme Court
• CStates and CongressCorrect
• DThe Election Commission

Explanation The judge emphasized that the authority to regulate elections rests with states and Congress, not the president.