1. Which country slapped anti-dumping duties on five Chinese products in March 2025?
Answer: C. India levied these duties to shield local industries from unfair trade, since anti-dumping tariffs target imports sold below fair market value.
2. What is the chief purpose of India's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes?
Answer: A. PLI schemes reward manufacturing within India across sectors, helping firms become globally competitive, attracting investment and lifting export potential.
3. Which two nations took part in the naval exercise 'Varuna 2024'?
Answer: E. Varuna 2024 was a two-nation naval drill between India and France that improved interoperability and maritime cooperation between their navies.
4. Which Indian state started the 'Look East' tourism campaign in March 2025?
Answer: B. Kerala began the campaign to draw visitors from East Asia, widen its tourism offering and help the state economy.
5. Which major environmental event is Brazil due to host, as noted in March 2025?
Answer: D. Brazil will host COP30, the thirtieth Conference of the Parties under the UNFCCC, which shows its commitment to tackling global environmental problems.
6. Which bank brought in Grant Thornton for a forensic audit in March 2025?
Answer: A. IndusInd hired Grant Thornton to carry out a forensic audit into certain financial discrepancies and keep its operations transparent.
7. Which group saw a jump in influenza cases in Delhi-NCR in March 2025?
Answer: D. Influenza cases went up noticeably among the general public in the Delhi-NCR area, leading health authorities to issue advisories and urge vaccination.
8. What topic does the March 2025 study that questions earlier ideas about infant memory address?
Answer: B. The study offers fresh insight into when and how infants form and keep memories, questioning accepted beliefs about infantile amnesia.
9. In March 2025, scientists reported four new species of which arachnid group?
Answer: E. Researchers announced four newly identified scorpion species, adding to knowledge of biodiversity and the ecological role of these arachnids.
10. What was reported in March 2025 about tuberculosis trends in India?
Answer: C. Reports showed TB cases and deaths in India both declining, which points to the success of public health efforts and treatment strategies.
11. Which body recommends anti-dumping duties in India, as in the duties imposed on five Chinese goods?
Answer: B. Duties follow recommendations of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).
12. Which US company cited a 100% Indian tariff versus 68% in the EU while seeking tariff rationalisation?
Answer: B. Harley-Davidson highlighted the tariff disparities across markets.
13. Which country is the host of COP30?
Answer: B. Brazil hosts COP30 and is prioritising Paris Agreement implementation.
14. Tavasya belongs to which class of stealth frigates?
Answer: B. It is the last follow-on Krivak-class frigate.
15. Which two aircraft carriers took part in the India-France Varuna naval exercise off Goa?
Answer: B. INS Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle were deployed.