**Q1: What is the latest COVID-19 situation in India?**
India reported 164 new COVID-19 cases in the past week, and a government official stated that the situation is under control, even as other Asian countries see rising cases. However, two people, including a 14-year-old girl with comorbidities, died of COVID-19 in Mumbai[2].
**Q2: Has there been any major weather update in India?**
The Indian Meteorological Department predicts that Kerala is likely to see the monsoon arrive within four to five days[5].
**Q3: What are the top headlines from Indian politics and law?**
- The Supreme Court has set deadlines to address issues related to the Mullaperiyar dam and tree-felling near the site.
- The Supreme Court also clarified that applicants for a judge's post must have at least 3 years of experience as a lawyer[2][5].
- Abhishek Banerjee has been nominated by the Trinamool Congress to join the all-party delegation on Operation Sindoor[5].
**Q4: What significant international events occurred?**
- Nepal was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 4.7[5].
- The president of Taiwan dismissed tariff disputes with the US as “frictions between friends.”
- Western nations condemned the expansion of Israeli activities in Gaza, where at least 60 people have been killed by Israeli strikes[5].
**Q5: Any major sports news?**
- In IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Lucknow Super Giants in the playoffs[5].
- Harshal Patel became the fastest Indian to reach 150 IPL wickets[5].
- Vandana Katariya announced her retirement from international hockey after contributing to some of the team’s greatest victories[5].
**Q6: What are the notable business updates?**
- Google and Airtel are collaborating to offer cloud storage subscriptions to postpaid and Wi-Fi users[5].
- The US and India are discussing ways to speed up the first phase of their trade agreement[5].
**Q7: Are there any important days observed today?**
- 21 May is observed as National Anti-Terrorism Day in India, in memory of Rajiv Gandhi and to promote peace and awareness against terrorism[4].
- It is also World Meditation Day and International Tea Day[3].
**Q8: What is the 'Word of the Day' for school assemblies?**
The word of the day is “Chagrin,” which means annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated[5].
**Q9: Any legal or civic news of interest?**
A man sent a ₹50 lakh legal notice to Bengaluru’s civic body, claiming bad roads caused him mental stress[2].
**Q10: Any major incidents or disasters reported globally?**
- An explosion at the Port of Shahid Rajaee, Iran, killed at least 70 people and injured over 1,200[6].
- At least 11 people died in a vehicle-ramming attack at a festival in Vancouver, Canada
📰 Current Affairs MCQs — 1 July 2025
1. Who has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for July 2025? A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Bangladesh
D) Brazil
Answer: B) Pakistan
2. Which major Indian state bank is celebrating its 70th anniversary today? Answer: C) State Bank of India
3. Which operation refers to India’s emergency response to the 2025 Myanmar earthquake? Answer: B) Operation Brahma
4. What significant transport update took effect in India from July 1? Answer: A) Indian Railways fare hike
5. What action did Maharashtra transport operators take starting today? Answer: C) Began indefinite strike
6. The World Bank’s revised poverty line report, released today, focused on which country? A) China
B) India
C) Bangladesh
D) Pakistan
Answer: B) India
7. What diplomatic tour begins July 2, 2025, involving India's Prime Minister? Answer: B) Visit to five countries including Ghana and Brazil
8. Which consulting firm appointed a new Asia-Pacific Chair today? B) Deloitte
D) PwC
Answer: C) Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
✅ Summary:
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan takes over UNSC presidency.
- 🇮🇳 SBI marks 70 years since reconstitution.
- 🆘 Operation Brahma aids Myanmar quake victims.
- 🚆 Railway fares rise slightly.
- 🚛 Maha transport strike begins.
- 💰 World Bank updates poverty line on India.
- 🌍 PM Modi embarks on a 5-nation tour.
- 📈 BCG names Yasushi Sasaki as Asia‑Pacific Chair.
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