1. World Water Day, observed on March 22 in 2025, carried which theme?
Answer: B. The 2025 observance was centred on protecting glaciers, since they act as crucial sources of fresh water.
2. In March 2025, who opened a 3.2 MW AC floating solar plant at the Kochi Refinery?
Answer: E. BPCL commissioned the 3.2 MW AC floating solar plant at its Kochi Refinery, a notable move towards sustainable energy.
3. Which university accepted the Trump administration's demanded changes so as to get back $400 million of federal funding in March 2025?
Answer: A. Columbia agreed to changes such as closer political oversight of Middle East scholars. The $400 million had been withdrawn over claims that it tolerated antisemitism.
4. Two meetings in New York in March 2025 showed opposing views on women's rights. Which were they?
Answer: D. The CSWF pushed conservative positions against abortion and LGBTQ rights, while the CSW worked to advance women's rights and gender equality.
5. Who has appealed to the Indian government not to dilute the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005?
Answer: C. These groups want the 2023 amendment undone so that disclosures in the public interest under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act are restored.
6. Which major incident in Balochistan, Pakistan, in March 2025 set off public protests?
Answer: A. The Jaffar Express hijacking of 2025 sparked protests, with families trying to identify victims and clashing with police.
7. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) protests in Balochistan in March 2025 were led by whom?
Answer: D. Mahrang Baloch headed the demonstrations that followed the Jaffar Express hijacking, speaking up for the rights of the Baloch community.
8. Which theme did World Water Day 2025, marked on March 22, adopt?
Answer: B. This year's World Water Day stressed glacier preservation, recognising glaciers as vital stores of fresh water.
9. Which company launched the 3.2 MW AC floating solar power plant at Kochi Refinery in March 2025?
Answer: E. The floating solar plant at the Kochi Refinery was inaugurated by BPCL, marking progress towards sustainable energy.
10. Which person heads the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), which led protests in Balochistan in March 2025?
Answer: C. Mahrang Baloch led the protests after the Jaffar Express hijacking and campaigns for Baloch community rights.
11. Which agreement did India and New Zealand sign to enhance military cooperation, staff exchanges and naval port visits?
Answer: A. A defence MoU covers military cooperation, staff exchanges and port visits.
12. How much ice have the world's glaciers lost since 1975, per the glacier report?
Answer: C. Glaciers lost 9,000 gigatonnes since 1975.
13. How many sectors does the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme currently cover, as per the notes on the parliamentary panel's report?
Answer: C. PLI covers 14 sectors with an outlay of ₹1.97 trillion.
14. Under SEBI's eased norms, AMC employees earning below what annual amount are exempt from mandatory investments?
Answer: C. Staff earning below ₹25 lakh are exempt.
15. What was IndusInd Bank's Liquidity Coverage Ratio against the required level, per these notes?
Answer: A. LCR stood at 113% compared with a 100% requirement.