June 11, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

June 11, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. What is the title of the UNFPA 2025 State of World Population Report?

A) The Fertility Boom
B) Population at Crossroads
C) The Real Fertility Crisis
D) Demographic Imbalance

Answer: C) The Real Fertility Crisis

2. Which of the following countries has the lowest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) as per the global data in the report?

A) India
B) South Korea
C) Japan
D) Niger

Answer: B) South Korea (TFR 0.7)

3. What is the main reason cited by 38% of Indians for not achieving their desired family size?

A) Infertility
B) Job Insecurity
C) Lack of Childcare
D) Financial Constraints

Answer: D) Financial Constraints

4. Which Indian state had the highest TFR according to NFHS-5?

A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Meghalaya
D) Jharkhand

Answer: B) Bihar (TFR 3.0)

5. According to the 2025 report, what is India’s current Total Fertility Rate (TFR)?

A) 2.1
B) 2.4
C) 1.9
D) 1.6

Answer: C) 1.9

6. What is the World Bank’s projected GDP growth rate for India in FY2025-26?

A. 6.0%
B. 6.3%
C. 6.5%
D. 6.7%

Answer: B. 6.3%

7. According to the report, which sector is expected to support India’s economic activity and boost exports?

A. Manufacturing
B. Agriculture
C. Services
D. Construction

Answer: C. Services

8. What is the World Bank’s projected global economic growth rate for 2025?

A. 3.5%
B. 2.3%
C. 1.9%
D. 2.7%

Answer: B. 2.3%

9. Which region’s developing countries are being referred to as “development-free zones” due to persistently low growth?

A. East Asia
B. Sub-Saharan Africa
C. South Asia
D. Developing countries outside Asia

Answer: D. Developing countries outside Asia

10. What is the primary purpose of the ‘Jan Man Survey’?

A. To conduct a population census
B. To collect data for economic policies
C. To gather public feedback on governance and development issues
D. To recruit civil servants

Answer: C. To gather public feedback on governance and development issues

11. How was the ‘Jan Man Survey’ conducted?

A. Through print media
B. Through public rallies
C. Through the NaMo App
D. Through postal forms

Answer: C. Through the NaMo App

12. What percentage of participants completed the full Jan Man Survey?

A. 45%
B. 60%
C. 77%
D. 85%

Answer: C. 77%

13. Which of the following themes are covered in the Jan Man Survey?

A. Only education and health
B. National security, governance, cultural pride, and youth development
C. Environmental issues only
D. Only economic reforms

Answer: B. National security, governance, cultural pride, and youth development

14. What was India’s net FDI in 2024–25 according to the RBI Annual Report?

A. $44 billion
B. $29.2 billion
C. $0.4 billion
D. $12 billion

Answer: C. $0.4 billion

15. Why have India’s long-term net FDI inflows declined despite a 13.7% increase in gross inflows?

A. Reduction in GDP
B. Falling exports
C. Rising disinvestments and repatriation
D. Decrease in remittances

Answer: C. Rising disinvestments and repatriation

16. What share of gross FDI in 2024–25 came from disinvestments, as per the report?

A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 45%
D. 63.5%

Answer: D. 63.5%

17. What concerning trend is observed in FDI in the manufacturing sector?

A. It has reached its highest level
B. It remains constant at 50%
C. It declined to 12% from peak levels
D. It is rising faster than services

Answer: C. It declined to 12% from peak levels

18. Which countries contributed significantly to India’s FDI inflows, indicating dominance of financial flows?

A. China and Russia
B. USA and Germany
C. Singapore and Mauritius
D. UAE and Japan

Answer: C. Singapore and Mauritius

19. What is the purpose of the AI-powered system deployed by Ahmedabad Police during the Rath Yatra?

A. To track VIP movement
B. To enhance event advertising
C. To manage crowds and prevent stampedes
D. To monitor weather conditions

Answer: C. To manage crowds and prevent stampedes

20. Which of the following technologies is used in the crowd monitoring system?

A. Blockchain and IoT
B. AI with CCTV and drones
C. RFID tags and GPS
D. Satellite imaging and sonar

Answer: B. AI with CCTV and drones