Daily Current Affairs for Punjab Government Exams 2025 Ace Your Exams With Ease!

Summary

In this session, Balwinder Sir covers a wide range of current affairs topics for June 11, 2025, including key updates on the Norway Chess Tournament, economic policies like the RBI's repo rate cut, and international relations such as the UNSC membership. The discussion also includes environmental initiatives like World Ocean Day and the launch of several government schemes, including the Namaste Scheme. The session is a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in sports, politics, economics, and social issues, offering valuable insights for exam preparation and general knowledge.

Takeaways

• 😀 Magnus Carlsen won the 2022 Norway Chess Tournament in both the men’s and women’s categories.
• 😀 India vs. England Test Series was named after Dulquer Anderson, with another significant series being the BGT (Border-Gavaskar Trophy) between India and Australia.
• 😀 The RBI reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 5.5%. The MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) decides this rate.
• 😀 GS Mahendra Dev was appointed as the chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, which advises the Prime Minister on economic matters.
• 😀 Fusarium graminearum, a fungus, is causing crop diseases, highlighting the need for strict biological weapon regulations, as outlined in the Biological Weapons Convention of 1975.
• 😀 Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia, and Liberia became recent non-permanent members of the UNSC, with Latvia joining for the first time.
• 😀 Bangladesh released new currency featuring Hindu and Buddhist temples, symbolizing the cultural diversity of the country.
• 😀 India was elected for a three-year term to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, an important body addressing global economic and social issues.
• 😀 Raja Khas in Himachal Pradesh became the first solar-powered village in India, setting an example for renewable energy use in rural areas.
• 😀 The NAMASTE scheme, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, aims to improve the working conditions of sanitation workers by providing mechanized equipment for sewer and septic tank cleaning.

Q & A

Who won the 2022 Norway Chess Tournament in the women's category?

Magnus Carlsen won the Norway Chess Tournament in the women's category.

Which test series was named after Dulquer Anderson?

The India vs. England test series was named after Dulquer Anderson.

By how many basis points was the repo rate reduced by the RBI?

The repo rate was reduced by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 5.5%.

Who is responsible for deciding the repo rate in India?

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decides the repo rate in India, and it is chaired by the RBI Governor.

What is the role of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council?

The Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council advises the Prime Minister on economic issues and policies related to the economy of India.

What is Fusarium graminearum, and why is it in the news?

Fusarium graminearum is a fungus that is causing diseases in crops, particularly in Asia.

Which countries recently became non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?

Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia, and Liberia became non-permanent members of the UNSC, with Latvia joining for the first time.

What is the main objective of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) focuses on coordinating economic and social issues globally, with 54 member countries.

Which state in India declared Raja Khas Village as the first solar-powered village?

Himachal Pradesh declared Raja Khas Village as the first solar-powered village in India.

What is the significance of the Namaste Scheme launched in India?

The Namaste Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, aims to improve the lives of sanitation workers by mechanizing the cleaning of sewers and septic tanks.