India's Literacy Rate (Final Data): 73%.
Current Affairs Quiz Questions & Answers:
- Disaster Risk Reduction Governance Award: Mrityunjay Mahapatra (Option B).
- National Sports Day: June 11th (Option D).
- Drum App: Kharagpur (Option C).
- ICC Hall of Fame inductee: MS Dhoni (Option B).
- G7 Summit Location: Canada (Option C).
- E-waste Recycling Park: Delhi (Option A).
- Rajya Bhoosinh Wildlife Sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh (Option D).
- Bharat Poshan Abhiyan Festival: Sri Lanka (Option B).
- MSC Arena Location: Vizianagaram (Option C).
58th and 59th Jnanpith Awards: The 58th Jnanpith Award was given to Gulzar and Guru Ramdharacharya. The 59th award recipient was Vinod Kumar Shukla from Chhattisgarh.
Disaster Risk Warning System (Kavach): Kerala launched the Kavach disaster risk warning system.
2025 FIDE World Chess Cup: India will host the 2025 FIDE World Chess Cup.
National Commercial Agriculture Research Institute (Renamed): The National Tobacco Research Institute, located in Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh), was renamed the National Commercial Agriculture Research Institute.
27th International Glass Congress: The 27th International Glass Congress was held in India.
Puducherry and NEVA Platform: Puducherry became the 19th state legislature to adopt the NEVA (National e-Vidhan Application) platform, achieving 100% adoption.
G7 Summit Location: The G7 Summit was held in Canada.
E-waste Recycling Park: An e-waste recycling park was established in Delhi.
Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Sanctuary: The Rajya Bhut Singh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Madhya Pradesh.
Bharat Poshan Poshan Mahotsav: The Bharat Poshan Poshan Mahotsav was held in Sri Lanka.
MSC Arena Location: The MSC Arena is located in Vizianagaram.
Mrithyunjaya Mohapatra Awarded: Mrithyunjaya Mohapatra received the Disaster Risk Reduction Governor Award.
Khel Diwas: Khel Diwas (Sports Day) was observed on June 11th.
Aham Drum App: The Aham Drum app is associated with Kharagpur.
ICC Hall of Fame: MS Dhoni became the 11th Indian to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
Awards and Recognition:
- Javed Akhtar received the Dostoevsky Star award for cultural contributions, specifically for promoting Urdu, English, and Hindi literature.
- Sara Joseph received the Matrubhumi Sahitya Puraskar.
- Vinod Kumar Shukla received the 59th Jnanpith Award.
Government and Policy:
- Kerala launched the "Kavacham" disaster risk warning system.
- Puducherry adopted the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), becoming the 19th state legislature to do so.
Events and Initiatives:
- The 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup will be hosted in India.
- The 27th International Glass Congress was held in India.
- The National Tobacco Research Institute (renamed National Commercial Agriculture Research Institute) is located in Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh.
Rath Yatra: The Rath Yatra has started with Snana Purnima. Details on the chariots' colors and the number of wheels for each chariot (Jagannath - 16, Balabhadra - 14, Subhadra - 12) were mentioned.
Tallest Hanuman Statue: A 72-foot-tall Hanuman statue, the tallest in India, was inaugurated in Bengaluru.
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA): Sanjeev Ranjan was appointed as the Secretary-General of IORA for India.
National Parakram Diwas: January 23rd is observed as National Parakram Diwas, commemorating Subhas Chandra Bose.
Russian Dostoevsky Star Award: Javed Akhtar received the Dostoevsky Star Award for his cultural contributions (Urdu, English, and Hindi literature).
Matrubhumi Sahitya Puraskar: Sara Joseph received the Matrubhumi Sahitya Puraskar.
Jnanpith Award: The 58th Jnanpith Award was given to Gulzar and Guru Ramchandracharaya; the 59th was awarded to Vinod Kumar Shukla (from Chhattisgarh).* Jagannath Rath Yatra:
- Three chariots: Nandighosa (Jagannath), Taladhwaja (Balabhadra), and Darpadalana (Subhadra).
- Chariot Colors:
- Nandighosa: Red and Yellow
- Taladhwaja: Red and Green
- Darpadalana: Red and Black
- Number of Wheels:
- Nandighosa: 16
- Taladhwaja: 14
- Darpadalana: 12
- 2025: Started on June 11th, coinciding with Snan Purnima (full moon), and a Strawberry Moon observation. Ends July 5th.
- Originated in Puri, Odisha.
Puri, Odisha:
- One of the four Char Dhams in India (the others being Dwarka, Rameshwaram, and Badrinath).
- Jagannath Temple is also known as the White Pagoda.
Other Current Events:
- Inauguration of a 72-foot-tall Hanuman statue in Bengaluru.
- Sanjeev Ranjan appointed as the Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
- National Parakram Diwas observed on January 23rd, commemorating Subhas Chandra Bose.
- Javed Akhtar awarded the Russian Dostoevsky Star award for cultural contribution.
- Civil unrest in Los Angeles, with troops deployed by President Trump.
- India won the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup against Nepal (men's and women's). Tara and Tejas were the mascots. The event was held in India.
- Swamitva Yojana: Scheme to identify the rightful owners of property.
- J.D. Vance sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the USA.
- Katrina Kaif appointed as Maldives' global tourism ambassador. She won Best Actress award in New York for the film Mary Christmas.
- Chandu Champion won Best Film, and Kartik Aaryan won Best Actor award.
- Kanuma Festival: Cattle festival held in Telangana.
- Bharatvarsh: A system to counter drone attacks.
- Makaravilakku Festival: Celebrated in Kerala, outside the Sabarimala Temple on Makar Sankranti.
Data Center Capacity (2025):
- Mumbai ranked 6th globally in under-construction data center capacity (335 MW).
- Virginia, USA ranked 1st globally (18,834 MW).
- Report by Cushman & Wakefield included 97 cities.* DRDO Development: DRDO developed a snow cover capable of withstanding temperatures from +20°C to -60°C (Him Kavach).
National Turmeric Board: The National Turmeric Board is located in Nizamabad, Telangana.
Maldives Tourism Ambassador: Katrina Kaif appointed as Maldives' global tourism ambassador.
New York Film Awards:
- Katrina Kaif won Best Actress for Merry Christmas.
- Kartik Aaryan won Best Actor for Chandu Champion.
- Chandu Champion won Best Film.
Iran's Future Capital: Iran's announcement regarding a future capital city is mentioned (Tehran is currently the capital).
Kanuma Festival: The Kanuma festival, related to cattle, takes place in Telangana.
Drone Defence System: A countermeasure system (Bharavast) was launched to neutralize attacks from multiple drones.
Makaravilakku Festival: The Makaravilakku festival is celebrated in Kerala, outside the Sabarimala temple on Makar Sankranti day.
Operation Cold Breeze: Operation Cold Breeze, a winter security operation, is being conducted by the BSF in Rajasthan.
Pink Fire Retardant: Ammonium phosphate is the main element of the pink fire retardant used in California wildfires.
Los Angeles Civil Unrest: Civil war is ongoing in Los Angeles.
Z-Morh Tunnel Inauguration: Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonmarg, Jammu & Kashmir.
Border Security Force (BSF) New Uniform:
- New digital pattern uniform launched.
- Composition: 80% cotton, 19% polyester, 1% spandex (for flexibility).
- Features: Comfortable, breathable, camouflage (50% khaki, 49% green, 1% brown).
- Deployed on India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders.
- Established after the 1965 Indo-Pak war.
Multinational Military Exercise Khan Quest:
- Held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
- A multinational exercise with participation from India.
- Started on June 14th.
India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise:
- Nomadic Elephant exercise takes place between India and Mongolia.
Karnataka Launches Online Wildlife Crime Portal: The Garudaakshi portal has been launched in Karnataka for online registration of wildlife crime FIRs.
India's Media Ranking: India's media ranking is discussed, with a criticism implied regarding its position (151).
Kerala Receives Global Blue Flag Certification: The state of Kerala has received Global Blue Flag certification for its beaches (Kapad and Chalbi).
Devjit Sekia Appointed BCCI Secretary: Devjit Sekia has been appointed as the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).* Government Initiatives (2014-2025):
- An e-book detailing government schemes and programs launched between 2014-2025 has been released.
- 14 chapters covering: Women's empowerment (Nari Shakti), poverty alleviation, farmers' welfare, middle class, healthcare, national security, India's global standing, ease of doing business, infrastructure, technology, Northeast India, heritage, environment.
- Available online in Hindi and English.
Current Events:
- Foundation stone laid for a new railway complex in Visakhapatnam by PM Modi.
- Karnataka launched the Garudaakshi portal for online registration of wildlife crime FIRs.
- Kerala received the Global Blue Flexon award for textiles and betel leaf industry.
- Devjit Sekia appointed as the BCCI secretary.
- Multinational military exercise "Khan Quest" in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
India's Rankings in Global Indices:
- Corruption Perception Index: Rank 96
- Human Development Index: Rank 130
- World Happiness Report: Rank 118
- Press Freedom Index: Rank 151
ILO Report on Social Security Coverage:
- Germany ranked first globally.
- India ranked second globally, with 64.3% coverage.
- 19% increase in coverage in India.
- ILO Director-General: Gilbert.
- Social security: Welfare initiatives for the elderly and workers (e.g., pensions, funds).
India's New Leopard Capital:
- Bengaluru.
2025 Republic Day:
- Chief Guest: President Joko Widodo of Indonesia
- Theme: "Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas" (Golden India: Heritage and Development)
ISRO's 11th Chairman:
- V. Narayanan
ILO (International Labour Organization):
- Established after World War I (Treaty of Versailles, 1919).
- Focus: Social security coverage (welfare measures for elderly and workers).
India's First Underwater Museum:
- INS Guldar to be sunk off Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
- Project started June 10th by CM Devendra Fadnavis.
18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas:
- President of Trinidad and Tobago was the chief guest in Osla.* India's First Underwater Museum:
- The INS Guldar, a decommissioned ship (service from 1985 to 2024), will be transformed into India's first underwater museum.
- Maharashtra government project initiated on June 10th in Sindhudurg.
New Leopard Capital:
- Bengaluru has become India's new leopard capital, replacing Mumbai.
Election Commission of India:
- Founded on January 25, 1950.
- National Voters Day is celebrated on this date.
- Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner.
- Rama Devi was the first female Chief Election Commissioner.
- T.N. Seshan implemented the voter ID card system.
- The Election Commission's structure is 1 + 2 (one Chief Election Commissioner and two others).
- Gyanesh Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner. Term is 6 years or until age 65, whichever comes first.
Other Current Events:
- India's first coastal and wetland bird census was conducted in Jamnagar, Gujarat in 2025.
- The generation born after 2025 will be known as Generation Beta.
- Sai Paranjape received the Padmabhushan Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta Ellora International Film Festival.
- The Indian Railways established its 69th railway division in Jammu.
International Democracy and Election Assistance Institute (IDEA) Conference:
- Held in Stockholm, Sweden from June 10th to 12th.
- Chief Guest Speaker: Rajnish Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India.
- India's 18th Lok Sabha elections had a voter turnout of 65.79%, with approximately 64 crore people casting their votes.
- Tashigang polling booth in Himachal Pradesh mentioned as the world's highest polling station.
- IDEA headquarters located in Stockholm, established in 1995.
Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) Meeting:
- Meeting held in Mumbai.
- Headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
- Objective: To achieve financial stability and development.* Year of Cooperatives: 2025 is designated as the year of cooperatives in India. Constitutional references: Part IXB, Article 19(1)(c), Article 43B (97th Constitutional Amendment, 2011).
Amul's Expansion in Spain: Amul launched its milk brand in Spain, specifically in Madrid and Barcelona.
Indore's Climate Mission: Indore launched a climate mission aimed at becoming the world's first energy-literate city.
Santosh Trophy: Bengal won the 33rd Santosh Trophy football tournament.
ISRO's Launch: ISRO launched the NVS-02 satellite using the GSLV-F15 rocket.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024:
- Manu Bhaker
- Harmanpreet Singh
- D. Gukesh
- Praveen Kumar
International IDEA Conference: India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, delivered the keynote address at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) conference in Stockholm, Sweden, from June 10th to 12th.
India's Milk Production: India is the world's leading milk producer, with Uttar Pradesh being the top-producing state.
Kerala Disaster Declaration: The central government declared landslides in Kerala a serious natural disaster.
India's First Glass Bridge: India's first glass bridge was inaugurated in Tamil Nadu.
Pro Kabaddi League: Haryana won the Pro Kabaddi League 2024.
GDP Base Year Change: The government will revise the GDP base year to 2022-23, effective from 2026. Announced on February 26th. Vishwanath Dattatreya Committee responsible for the change.
National Income Statistics: Released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through the National Statistical Office (NSO), a merger of the CSO and NSSO.
First to Calculate National Income in India: Dadabhai Naoroji.
ISRO Space Docking Mission: ISRO successfully launched its first space docking mission, SpadEx, using the PSLV-C57 rocket.* Economy and Finance
- The base year for calculating India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is changing to 2022-23 from 2011-12.
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation formed the "Vishwanath Bolter Committee" (name partially mentioned) to determine the new base year.
International Relations and Defense
- India secured second place globally in social security coverage, according to ILOSTAT data.
- The Indian Army will participate in the multinational military exercise "Khan Quest" in Mongolia.
- Amul launched its products in Spain, marking its entry into the European Union.
Tourism and Culture
- The Maldives appointed Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif as its global tourism ambassador.
- The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in Puri, Odisha.
- Javed Akhtar received the Dostoevsky Star award from Russia for his cultural contributions.
Technology and Infrastructure
- Mumbai ranked sixth globally in under-construction data center capacity (Cushman & Wakefield 2025 report).
- Puducherry became the 19th state legislature to adopt the Neva platform.
- Maharashtra will have India's first underwater museum, centered around the Gular dam.
Government and Administration
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar addressed the International Idea Conference in Stockholm.
Demographics (2011 Census)
- Overall Literacy: India - 73% (Male 80.09%, Female 64.60%).
- Highest: Kerala (94%)
- Lowest: Bihar (61.80%)
- Rural Population:
- Highest Percentage: Himachal Pradesh (90%)
- Second Highest Percentage: Bihar (88.7%)
- Urban Population:
- Highest Percentage: Goa (62.2%)
- Highest Number: Maharashtra (5.08 crore)
- Scheduled Castes (SC):
- Highest Number: Uttar Pradesh (approx. 5 crore)
- Highest Percentage: Punjab (approx. 32%)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST):
- Highest Number: Madhya Pradesh (approx. 1.5 crore)
- Highest Percentage: Mizoram (approx. 94%)
- Population Density:
- Highest: Bihar (Delhi if not specified)
- Lowest: Arunachal Pradesh
- Population Growth Rate:
- Highest: Meghalaya
- Lowest (Negative): Nagaland
- Sex Ratio:
- Highest: Kerala
- Lowest: Haryana```markdown
- Overall Literacy: India - 73% (Male 80.09%, Female 64.60%).
Sex Ratio:
- Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India (1084 women per 1000 men).
- Haryana has the lowest sex ratio (879 women per 1000 men).
- National Average (2011): 943 women per 1000 men
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years):
- Arunachal Pradesh has the highest child sex ratio (972).
- Haryana has the lowest child sex ratio (834).
- Highest: Arunachal Pradesh (972 girls per 1000 boys)
- Lowest: Haryana (834 girls per 1000 boys)
Literacy Rate (2011):
- Overall literacy rate in India: 73% (Male: 80.09%, Female: 64.60%).
- Kerala has the highest literacy rate (94%).
- Bihar has the lowest literacy rate (61.80%).
- National Average: 73% (Male: 80.09%, Female: 64.60%)
Rural Population:
- Himachal Pradesh has the highest percentage of rural population (90%).
- Bihar has the second highest percentage of rural population (88.7%).
Urban Population:
- Goa has the highest percentage of urban population (62.2%).
- Maharashtra has the highest number of urban population (5.08 crore).
Scheduled Caste (SC) Population:
- Uttar Pradesh has the highest SC population.
Population Density:
- Highest: Bihar (1106 people per sq km)
- Lowest: Arunachal Pradesh (17 people per sq km)
- India's population density in 2011 was 382 persons per sq. km.
- Delhi had the highest population density among Union Territories.
Population Growth:
- Nagaland experienced a negative population growth rate (-0.6%) in the 2011 census.
- Meghalaya had the highest decadal growth rate (27.9%) in India.
Union Territories (UTs):
- Highest Population: Delhi
- Lowest Population: Lakshadweep
State-wise Population Data (2011 Census):
- Uttar Pradesh: 16.51% of India's population.
- Maharashtra: 9.28% of India's population.
- Bihar: 8.6% of India's population.
- West Bengal: 7.54% of India's population.
- States with lowest population:
- Sikkim: 0.05% of India's population.
- Mizoram: 0.09% of India's population.
- Arunachal Pradesh: 0.11% of India's population.
- Goa: 0.12% of India's population.
Decadal Growth Rate (2001-2011):
- India: 17.7%
- Highest growth rate: Meghalaya (27.9%)
- Lowest growth rate: Nagaland (-0.6%)
2011 Census:
- 15th census in India.
- Commissioner: Chandramouli.
- Slogan: "Our Census, Our Future".
- India's population: 1.21 billion (second after China at that time). Currently, India is in first place.
- Population growth from 1911-2001: 21.54%.
- Population growth from 2001-2011: 17.7%.
- Female population: 48.53%.
- Male population: 51.47%.
Indian States (2011 Census):
- Largest state by area: Rajasthan.
- Smallest state by area: Goa.
- Largest Union Territory by area: Ladakh.
- Smallest Union Territory by area: Lakshadweep.
- States by population:
- Uttar Pradesh (16.51% of India's population).
- Maharashtra (9.28%).
- Bihar (8.6%).
- West Bengal (7.54%).
- States with lowest population:
- Sikkim (0.05%).
- Mizoram (0.09%).
- Arunachal Pradesh (0.11%).
- Goa (0.12%).
- State with highest decadal growth (2001-2011): Meghalaya (27.9%). India's average growth was 17.7%.
- State with lowest decadal growth (2001-2011): Nagaland.
- **Census 2011:**
- Started in 1872 under Viceroy Mayo; scientifically based census began in 1881 under Viceroy Ripon.
- Census Commissioner: W.C. Plowden was the first.
- 2011 census was the 15th overall, 7th since independence (1951), and 14th decadal census.
- 1911-1921 decade saw a population decrease (the "Great Divide"), attributed to famines and epidemics; 1921 is referred to as the "Great Divide Year."
- 2011 census commissioner: Chandramouli.
- 2011 census motto: "Our Census, Our Future."
- India's population in 2011 was 1.21 billion, second to China.
- Population growth from 1911-2001: 21.54%.
- Population growth from 2001-2011: 17.7%.
- Female population in 2011: 48.53%.
- Male population in 2011: 51.47%.
- **Largest & Smallest States (Area):**
- Largest state: Rajasthan (previously Madhya Pradesh before Chhattisgarh's separation in 2000).
- Smallest state: Goa.
- Largest Union Territory: Ladakh.
- Smallest Union Territory: Lakshadweep.
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