March 2025 Current Affairs: Revision Q&A
All 375 quiz questions of March 2025 with their answers, day by day. Read it in one go before the exam.
1 March 2025 open
The India-EU trade pact negotiations are targeted to be finished in which year?
2025
Which EU policy worries India the most where trade is concerned?
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Ukraine has reportedly been pushed towards talks with Russia by which country?
United States
After the US put a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, how did China react?
It promised to take "all necessary measures"
Aditya L1's SUIT instrument achieved which notable scientific first?
The first Near Ultraviolet (NUV) observation of a solar flare
The number of Ramsar Sites India has designated for wetland protection is:
75
Heatwave-driven wheat price pressure could push India to take which step?
Lowering the import duty on wheat
SEBI's 'Bond Central' initiative is chiefly meant to do what?
Offer one central database of corporate bonds
India's GDP growth projection for the third quarter of FY25 is:
6.2%
By 2029, India's digital economy is projected to make up what share of GDP?
20%
The NSO revised real GDP growth for FY24 to 9.2%. Which statement about this figure is correct?
It was the highest in twelve years, excluding the FY22 rebound
In February 2025, net GST collections after refunds of Rs 20,889 crore grew by what rate?
8.1%
Garud Special Forces, which took part in Exercise Desert Hunt 2025, belong to which organisation?
Indian Air Force
The eight core industries together account for what share of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production?
40.27%
The 2025 Zero Discrimination Day statement from UNAIDS mainly stressed the importance of which group for the HIV response?
Communities
2 & 3 March 2025 open
Zelensky's trip to the White House ended suddenly mainly because of what?
He left without signing a critical minerals agreement
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar mission is chiefly meant to do which of the following?
Study lunar soil and test GPS-style navigation
Which of these is a major proposal in the UGC Draft Regulations, 2025?
Tougher anti-discrimination norms, notably against caste-based bias
The new gene therapy for Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) is notable because of which result?
Patients may no longer need to follow a restricted diet
High PM2.5 levels in Northern India are largely attributed to what?
Heavy emissions from sources that burn fuel incompletely
Critics of the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 mainly objected to which aspect?
It gave the government too much say over the Bar Council of India
What is behind the pushback against SEBI's idea of merging mutual funds with insurance?
The complexity and practical difficulties of such a product
Under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, which key monetary policy step did the RBI take?
Lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points to back growth
IRDAI's decision to let insurers use derivatives for their equity exposure is intended to achieve what?
Better risk management and greater liquidity
Why is India giving preference to bilateral trade pacts over multilateral arrangements?
Institutions such as the WTO and WHO have lost credibility
On which date in 2025 did the Trump-Zelensky meeting at the White House end in a clash?
28 February
Blue Ghost Mission 1, which landed on the Moon upright, was built and operated by which company?
Firefly Aerospace
Under the UGC draft regulations 2025, who is protected against discrimination, unlike the 2012 rules?
All stakeholders of an institution
In the MSUD gene therapy research, which vector carried the working genes into cells?
Adeno-associated viral vector
A Nature Communications study on northern India found PM2.5 toxicity to be how many times that in Chinese and European cities?
Five times
4 March 2025 open
Which set of sectors is central to the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)?
Clean energy, education and skills, agribusiness, and tourism
Why are there worries about giving Rajasthan's Orans (sacred groves) formal legal classification?
It could weaken governance by local communities
Insurance of bank deposits in India is handled by which body?
Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC)
For FY25 India is projected to become the world's fourth largest economy with a GDP of about:
$4.2 trillion
Which factor best explains the fall in IPO activity in India?
Volatile markets along with political uncertainty
What makes the Bose Metal state found in Niobium Diselenide (NbSe₂) significant?
It challenges the existing theories of superconductivity
The Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) in India mainly aims to do what?
Promote sustainable urban growth built on circular economy principles
Which technology is expected to make Gangetic Dolphin counts more accurate?
Acoustic hydrophones
What happened to India's Manufacturing PMI in February?
It slipped to 56.3, the lowest in 14 months
Why does the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) matter for India-Australia trade?
It is expected to supersede ECTA with a wider trade framework
Which agreement is credited with boosting India-Australia trade, as per the new Australian economic engagement roadmap?
ECTA
Which body's survey showed 63% of Americans think NATO helps the US?
Pew Research Center
Which Belgian minister held defence talks with Rajnath Singh in New Delhi?
Theo Francken
Sacred groves protected by local communities in Rajasthan, with a ban on cutting trees, are known as what?
Orans
In which city was the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) launched by India?
Jaipur
5 March 2025 open
A Multi-Asset Allocation Fund (MAAF) is mainly designed to do what?
Spread money across several asset classes to lower risk
What worry is raised about SEBI's consultation paper on market regulation?
Its proposals may curb market manipulation but could affect trading volumes
SEBI's Mitraa platform exists for which purpose?
Helping investors trace lost or inactive mutual fund holdings
What effect have India's Free Trade Agreements had on customs revenue?
They cost the exchequer ₹94,172 crore in FY25
In its Financial System Stability Assessment of India, the IMF flagged which issue?
NBFCs having large exposure to the power and infrastructure sectors
What is the reason the RBI is expected to lower the repo rate?
To add liquidity to the banking system
Trump's threat of reciprocal tariffs on India is chiefly driven by what?
India's steep tariffs on imported goods
If the U.S. government builds a strategic cryptocurrency reserve, which regulatory worry stands out?
Greater centralization would clash with the decentralized spirit of blockchain
In what way could a U.S. cryptocurrency reserve influence the global financial system?
It may set off international rivalry in digital currencies
What long-run effect might a U.S. cryptocurrency reserve have on financial markets?
Wider mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin and other digital assets
Which 1979 US law forms the foundation of US-Taiwan relations and mandates defensive arms for Taiwan?
Taiwan Relations Act
In which two U.K. cities were new Indian consulates announced to open in March 2025?
Belfast and Manchester
The India-Belgium defence joint venture with Pune's EPH mainly targets turrets for which Indian Army platform?
Zorawar light tank
What tariff did the US impose on Canadian energy products in March 2025 according to the notes?
10%
Which company's Blue Ghost lander touched down on the Moon's Mare Crisium region?
Firefly Aerospace
6 March 2025 open
Donald Trump announced which tariff-related plan?
Reciprocal tariffs beginning on April 2
Which of these explains the rising concern over space debris?
All of the above
India's largest Buddha head was recently unearthed at which place?
Ratnagiri, Odisha
How did the Supreme Court rule on domicile-based reservation in medical seats?
It struck them down as violating Article 14
What did the Supreme Court flag about online comedy and humour content?
The need to curb vulgarity in digital content
Quantum computing is seen as a national security risk chiefly because it:
could crack encryption systems
Which step did the RBI take to add liquidity to the banking system?
Announced ₹1.9 trillion of infusion through OMOs and forex swaps
Regarding India's drive to ease trade rules with the EU, which issue stands out?
Higher customs barriers and Quality Control Orders (QCOs)
What GDP growth rate does the World Bank say India needs in order to reach high-income status?
7.8%
What is the main purpose of India's second National Gene Bank?
To preserve 1 million germplasm lines for agricultural biodiversity
Who presented the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados at the Bridgetown ceremony?
Dame Sandra Mason
The Sonprayag-Kedarnath ropeway will reduce one-way travel time to roughly how long?
36 minutes
In the tariff discussion, which example illustrated how high import duty burdens consumers?
A 20% duty raising a ₹5 lakh car to ₹6 lakh
Which international instrument of 1972 fixes absolute liability for damage on Earth from space objects?
Liability Convention
The large Buddha head found during excavation at Ratnagiri, Odisha, was carved in which stone?
Khondalite
7 March 2025 open
What was the main purpose of CDS General Anil Chauhan's trip to Australia?
Deepening defence ties and interoperability
Which goal is central to COP-30, due in Brazil in 2025?
Raising climate finance to $1.3 trillion a year
Why do southern states worry about the delimitation debate in India?
They fear a drop in representation because their population grew more slowly
Why is INSV Tarini's Navika Sagar Parikrama-II voyage considered significant?
It is the first circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew
What is India's AI Kosha initiative chiefly meant to provide?
A store of non-personal datasets for AI research
Why did SEBI caution people against property dealings involving Sunshine Global Agro?
It was barred in 2014 for operating an unauthorised CIS
How does the RBI's ₹1.87 trillion liquidity infusion help the economy?
It strengthens policy transmission and steadies the bond market
What is the chief benefit of the Digital Footprint-Based Credit Model for MSMEs?
Less dependence on outside credit rating agencies
How will Phase 2 of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) help India's technology sector?
By encouraging domestic manufacture of energy-efficient semiconductor products
Crisil's report projects what GDP growth rate for India in FY26?
6.5%
In which year was the Jan Aushadhi scheme, now PMBJP, originally launched?
2008
Who hosted CDS General Anil Chauhan in Canberra during his visit to Australia?
Admiral David Johnston
Which country hosts the COP30 climate conference in November 2025?
Brazil
Where did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speak about US-India relations under Trump?
Chatham House, London
The Chennai all-party meeting chaired by M.K. Stalin sought a freeze on seats until which year?
2056
8 March 2025 open
What message did China's foreign minister Wang Yi give about ties with India?
The two should back each other, like a "ballet between the elephant and the dragon"
What reason lay behind Iran's refusal to hold nuclear talks with the US?
Distrust after the US pulled out of the 2015 JCPOA
What is the chief aim of the proposed US-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?
Widen India's access to US markets and lower trade barriers
To tackle duplicate voter ID cards, the Election Commission has begun:
Giving every voter a unique EPIC number
Why does the deciphering of the Indus Valley script matter?
It indicates a Sanskrit-based script linked to Brahmi
Which major defence agreement did India conclude with Russia?
A $248M contract for 1,000 HP engines to upgrade T-72 tanks
What is the reason behind the new SEBI chief's emphasis on "optimum regulation"?
To scrap outdated rules and keep markets efficient
What motivates India's growing gold reserves?
Protection against economic uncertainty and less dependence on the US dollar
What does the recent trend in RBI's VRR auctions suggest?
More liquidity in banks and the possibility of rate cuts ahead
How does the government's subsidised loan scheme help sugar mills?
It supports ethanol production from grains and maize, easing dependence on sugarcane
International Women's Day is observed on which date each year?
8 March
G-SAFAL is aimed at SHG women of Antyodaya families in how many aspirational districts and blocks?
Two districts, 13 blocks
Which of these players was NOT an Indian World Junior Chess champion before Pranav Venkatesh?
R Praggnanandhaa
Which pilgrimage did India and China agree to restart in summer under the thaw in ties?
Mansarovar Yatra
Whom did U.S. President Trump write to, urging negotiations on preventing nuclear weapon development?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
9 & 10 March 2025 open
Why is geo-mapping of rubber plantations being carried out in Kerala?
To secure traceability and meet the iSNR framework
How many people were screened in the 100-Day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign?
10 crore
Which river dolphin conservation programme began in India in 2020?
Project Dolphin
Which of these forms a core part of the IndiaAI Mission?
AI Kosha
How does the Centre's Special Assistance Scheme for States mainly fund states?
Interest-free loans running 50 years for capital spending and reforms
In which year is India's first home-made semiconductor chip expected to be produced?
2025
Which is a major hurdle for women entrepreneurs in India?
Scarce funding and difficulty getting credit
Which country was hit hardest by hacktivist attacks in 2024?
India
What separates futures contracts from options contracts?
Futures bind the parties to buy or sell at a fixed price at a later date
Which firm has recently prohibited intraday short-selling in non-F&O stocks?
Motilal Oswal
Which country drafted the Arab League plan for Gaza's reconstruction that the OIC endorsed?
Egypt
Which island did India redevelop as a joint surveillance facility with Mauritius?
Agaléga
Where is the headquarters of the New Development Bank, in which Pakistan planned a $582 million investment?
Shanghai
Rubber Board's geo mapping of Kerala plantations mainly helps growers comply with which regulation?
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
The 100-day intensified TB elimination campaign began on which date?
December 7, 2024
11 March 2025 open
All of the following help explain China's deflation problem EXCEPT:
Rapid growth in wages
Why is India wary of cutting tariffs in its trade talks with the US?
It wants to shield strategic sectors such as dairy
Which statement about US economic trends in Trump's second term is correct?
Bond yields point to a slowing economy
A turnover above what level is proposed as the point at which businesses could face MDR on UPI payments?
₹40 lakh
Which reason lies behind the sluggish growth of CASA deposits at Indian banks?
Customers favour term deposits that pay more interest
Which country overtook Russia to become the world's second-biggest arms exporter?
France
What is one main purpose of using AI-based models to forecast inflation?
Studying real-time data to make better predictions
What accounts for the 9.3% fall in India's arms imports from 2020 to 2024?
Greater domestic defence production
What is the effect on India of the rupee weakening to 87.34 per USD?
Imports cost more, which feeds inflation
Economic Survey 2025 floated a "health tax" on which products?
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs)
Under GATT Article 24.5, an interim agreement leading to an FTA should be completed within a reasonable period of at most:
10 years
India asked for more time, till which month of 2025, to negotiate the Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US?
September 2025
By how much did China's consumer prices fall year-on-year in February, signalling deflation?
0.7%
Which body introduced the Indian Nutrition Rating (INR) front-of-pack labelling system in 2022?
FSSAI
Which country was the world's largest importer of major arms in 2020-24 according to SIPRI?
Ukraine
12 March 2025 open
Which Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio range is considered ideal for a bank to stay liquid while still growing its lending?
65%-75%
Which country is hosting the COP-30 Climate Summit, with attention on climate finance and land restoration?
Brazil
For what reason does WHO advise against naming diseases after places?
To avoid stigma and the spread of false information
What is the main risk of depending too heavily on foreign aid?
It holds back local development and self-reliance
Which area is the PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) mainly concerned with?
Digitisation and stronger value chains in the fisheries sector
Which country conferred its top civilian honour, the GCSK, on PM Modi?
Mauritius
What is one of the chief aims of India's new Export Promotion Mission?
Offsetting US tariffs through alternative finance and loans needing no collateral
What is a notable advantage of the innovation of fertiliser made from urine?
It lowers greenhouse gas emissions
Why did Canada put tariffs on American goods in reply to Trump's trade moves?
As retaliation for U.S. duties on Canadian steel and aluminium
Which innovation in delivering foreign aid is expected to make it more transparent and efficient?
AI-led health programmes together with blockchain for transparency
Which Canadian province imposed a levy on electricity exports to the US, prompting Trump's fresh tariffs in March 2025?
Ontario
COP30 is scheduled to be held in which Brazilian city in November 2025?
Belem
What is the title of the WHO report released on 7 February 2025 on compassion in health care?
Compassion and primary health care
What share of GNI does the UN recommend developed countries give as foreign aid?
0.7%
How many existing laws does the Immigration and Foreigners Bill consolidate?
Four
13 March 2025 open
What is the main goal of India's security partnership with Mauritius?
Boosting Mauritius's maritime security and countering piracy
In what way does the Jio-Starlink tie-up help India?
It widens rural connectivity and improves digital infrastructure
How does the US's 25% tariff on steel and aluminium affect India?
MSMEs exporting stainless and industrial steel are hit, while carbon steel makers feel little impact
What is Sri Lanka's chief objection in the Palk Bay fisheries dispute?
Illegal bottom trawling by Indian fishermen that harms marine ecology
What role is Indian Railways playing in Mission Amrit Sarovar?
Reusing soil dug up in its projects to make ponds
What is behind the controversy around the APAAR ID?
It is said to be voluntary but is being made compulsory
Why do LIC, GIC Re and New India Assurance continue to be Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs)?
Their large market share makes them vital to economic stability
Which statement captures India's digital economy growth correctly?
Digital adoption still trails despite fast economic growth
Which challenge stands in the way of India sustaining GDP growth above 6.5%?
Sluggish private consumption and fiscal limits
Which approach is a key remedy for global tax evasion?
Stronger tax transparency laws and international cooperation
Starlink, which Jio partnered to bring to India, is operated by a subsidiary of which company?
SpaceX
What additional tariff did the U.S. impose on all steel and aluminium imports from 12 March 2025?
25%
Which fishing practice, banned in Sri Lanka but still used by Indian fishermen, fuels the Palk Bay dispute?
Bottom trawling
How many ponds per district does Mission Amrit Sarovar aim to build or revive?
75
What does APAAR stand for in the education sector?
Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
14 March 2025 open
What is chiefly behind the growing kidney disease cases among young Indians?
Greater intake of fast food and dietary supplements
Why does India's first-ever critical minerals auction matter?
It should encourage private-sector investment in mining
Which organisation managed to undock satellites in the SpaDeX mission?
ISRO
What is the core goal of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)?
To create 1 crore internships in the top 500 companies
By which route does hantavirus pass to people?
Contact with rodent droppings or breathing in viral particles
Why is Starlink entering India through Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio?
To deliver fast satellite internet to rural areas
What does the RBI's climate risk disclosure framework mainly aim to do?
Guide regulated entities on stress testing and green finance
What is SEBI's new stance on Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI)?
UPSI now covers fundraising, corporate restructuring and bank settlements
Why does the RBI remain wary of more rate cuts even though inflation has eased?
Liquidity is still in deficit, which limits policy transmission
What explains the fall in India's food inflation?
Bigger farm output and steady crop production
What was the level of India's gold reserves in the week ended 7 March 2025?
$74.32 billion
On which date is World Kidney Day, when experts flagged rising CKD in young Indians?
March 13
Where was India's first auction of exploration licences for critical mineral blocks launched?
Dona Paula, Goa
Which launch vehicle carried the SpaDeX satellites on December 30, 2024?
PSLV C60
Which institute developed the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) app?
BISAG
15 March 2025 open
Which trio of countries called on the US to lift sanctions tied to Iran's nuclear program?
China, Russia and Iran
Which financial plan is BRICS weighing in order to depend less on the US dollar?
Setting up a currency exchange system
What issue has the Parliamentary Committee raised about MGNREGS wages?
Higher living costs and late payment
Why is the Real-Money Gaming (RMG) industry in India under strain?
A heavy 28% GST and the absence of regulation
What breakthrough did India's Aditya-L1 mission achieve?
Observing a coronal mass ejection (CME) that occurred without a flare
What worry has been voiced about how APAAR ID is being rolled out?
Schools are pushing students to register even though it is said to be voluntary
What do India's microfinance institutions mainly ask for on refinancing?
Turning MUDRA Bank into a dedicated refinancing institution
For what reason are MSME exporters seeking changes to e-commerce export rules?
Manual reconciliation, steep compliance costs and too much documentation
What pushed gold prices beyond $3,000 an ounce recently?
Central bank buying, trade tensions and expected Fed rate cuts
What is the main reform in the Block Assessment Scheme for income tax search cases?
One tax return covering six years plus the part-year under investigation
World Consumer Rights Day commemorates the 1962 address on consumer rights by which leader?
John F. Kennedy
Who is Iran's Supreme Leader, to whom Trump wrote proposing renewed nuclear negotiations?
Ali Khamenei
Brazil, host of COP30, wants climate finance to grow from the $300 billion pledged at COP29 to about how much?
$1.3 trillion
MGNREGS wages are currently linked to which index, which the parliamentary committee found inadequate?
CPI for agricultural labourers
What rate of GST do legal real-money gaming firms like Dream11 and PokerBaazi face?
28%
16 & 17 March 2025 open
Which country has restarted FTA negotiations with India after roughly ten years?
New Zealand
What is the main aim of India's latest defence purchases from France, such as Rafale-M jets and Scorpene submarines?
Boosting naval strength in the Indian Ocean
Which former president was arrested after an ICC warrant linked to a drug war?
Rodrigo Duterte
Baidu's Ernie X1 AI is meant to rival a model from which global AI leader?
OpenAI's GPT-4
Which national park was newly notified as India's 58th tiger reserve?
Madhav National Park
Which illness, caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, is emerging as a health worry in India?
Melioidosis
Which Indian institute found that the HIV drug Efavirenz may work against Chikungunya?
IIT Roorkee
What recent pattern is seen in demand under MGNREGA?
Demand has risen, pointing to distress in rural economies
What has helped mutual funds pull ahead of bank deposits in India?
Product innovation and tailoring to investor needs
Which step has been suggested to improve digital debt collection in Indian microfinance?
AI-based risk scoring with automated reminders
How many Rafale-M fighter jets are planned for the Indian Navy under the deal?
26
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on a warrant issued by which court?
International Criminal Court
Which company launched the reasoning-focused AI model Ernie X1?
Baidu
Which space agency is NOT among the five partners that assemble and maintain the ISS?
ISRO
Greenhouse gas emissions are expected to shrink which two atmospheric layers, reducing satellite capacity?
Mesosphere and thermosphere
18 March 2025 open
India is deepening defence ties with the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. Which list gives its members?
US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
What is the chief target of India's 'Mission 500' in trade talks with the US?
Reaching $500 billion of two-way trade by 2030
What reason explains the US exit from the Ukraine War Crimes Prosecution Group?
To avoid creating a precedent for prosecuting its own officials
What is the Pradhan Mantri Internship Scheme (PMIS) mobile app meant to do?
Make it easier to find internships for students
Which problem has been noticed in carrying out the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY)?
Delays in installing solar panels
Which health concern was reported in India as of March 18, 2025?
A rise in seasonal influenza cases
What is the main subject of the recent study on early relapse of lung cancer?
Genetic causes
What position has the Futures Industry Association (FIA) taken on SEBI's proposal about open interest limits?
It opposes it, fearing market impact
Which of these is NOT a member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance?
India
After how many years did India and New Zealand revive talks on a Free Trade Agreement?
10 years
India's import duty on US pecan nuts was cut from 100% to what level in early 2023?
30%
The US announced withdrawal from which body probing Russia's aggression against Ukraine?
ICPA
What is the official name of the Houthi rebel group of Yemen?
Ansar Allah
How many companies took part in the second pilot round of the PM Internship Scheme?
325
What subsidy does PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana offer for a 2 kW rooftop solar system?
₹60,000
19 March 2025 open
What was the main reason for Israel's airstrikes on Gaza on 19 March 2025?
Retaliation for rocket fire by Gaza militants
Which pair of NASA astronauts came back to Earth on 19 March 2025 after 286 days in space?
Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams
What is the suggested name for a single BRICS currency?
The Unit
Which alternative currency is China promoting in place of the dollar for energy deals?
PetroYuan
Which office did India's Supreme Court say should come within the Lokpal's jurisdiction?
The Prime Minister's Office
Where does India stand among surveyed countries in the Future of Free Speech Global Survey?
20th
What major finding did Chandrayaan-3 report from the Moon?
Water molecules in the lunar soil
What step did India's Election Commission recently take on voter identification?
Started linking Aadhaar with voter ID cards
Which country announced it would stop using the US dollar for trade with China?
Saudi Arabia
What is India's newest initiative in renewable energy?
Extending the PM-KUSUM scheme
Who ordered Israel's large-scale air strikes on Gaza in this episode?
Benjamin Netanyahu
In which vehicle did Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams return to Earth in March 2025?
SpaceX Crew Dragon
What is the composition of the proposed Brics currency 'the Unit'?
40% gold and 60% local currencies
Which US official visited New Delhi and promised a stronger security partnership with India?
Tulsi Gabbard
Which Bench leader said the Supreme Court would consider the Lokpal's jurisdiction over judges?
Justice B.R. Gavai
20 March 2025 open
Security worries have grown over stepped-up drone flights near Okinawa by which country?
China
India's National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) mainly seeks to:
Expand domestic palm oil cultivation and cut edible oil imports
Countries in the World Happiness Report 2025 are ranked using which set of factors?
Social support, income, freedom and health
What does the ₹1,500 crore UPI incentive scheme for FY 2024-25 seek to encourage?
Wider use of UPI for digital payments
The recently introduced APAAR ID system belongs to which sector?
Education
For how many days has the DGTR recommended a 12% safeguard duty on steel imports?
200 days
Which Indian initiative, backed by ₹40,000 crore, is intended to boost maritime growth?
Sagarmala 2.0
Which statement is right about the 2025 monsoon forecast for India?
It is strongly shaped by the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
Recent data show India's remittance inflows moving away from GCC countries towards which group?
Advanced economies
The newly proposed Enterprise Sample Registration System (ESRS) is chiefly meant to:
Follow how microenterprises grow and shrink
Israel's ground operation in northern Gaza aimed to regain control of which strategic area?
Netzarim corridor
Roughly what share of IMF resources does the US contribute, per the analysis of Trump's second term?
20%
What does APAAR stand for?
Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
The Cabinet-approved greenfield highway connecting JNPA Port (Pagote) to Chowk will be built under which mode?
Build Operate Transfer
The ongoing ENSO pattern with warm SST near the dateline and cold further east resembles which phenomenon?
Dateline El Nino
21 March 2025 open
The International Day of Forests in 2025 was observed under which theme?
Forests and Food
Which Indian city was picked to host the Miss World 2025 contest?
Hyderabad
Who was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK House of Commons in March 2025?
Chiranjeevi
Which of these protected areas lies in Maharashtra?
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Which bank mobilised ₹14,750 crore through Certificates of Deposit in March 2025?
IndusInd Bank
What is the name of the AI-driven cloud solution introduced in India for weather forecasting?
Vayu
Which drug company brought Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) to India for diabetes and obesity?
Eli Lilly
What does the Swadesh Darshan Scheme aim to do?
Build tourist circuits organised around themes
Which body suggested lifting the Foreign Portfolio Investment disclosure threshold to ₹50,000 crore?
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
According to the OECD global debt report, outstanding sovereign and corporate bonds in 2024 exceeded what amount?
$100 trillion
Swadesh Darshan scheme, which develops theme-based tourist circuits, is run by which ministry?
Ministry of Tourism
Which two receptors does Eli Lilly's Mounjaro (tirzepatide) activate?
GIP and GLP-1
Which company launched the AI-based enterprise cloud solution named Vayu?
Tata Communications Limited
Which state recorded the highest inflation at 7.3% in the February data cited in the SBI report?
Kerala
Which ministry is considering placing the five National Centres of Excellence at existing NSTIs?
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
22 March 2025 open
World Water Day, observed on March 22 in 2025, carried which theme?
Glacier Preservation
In March 2025, who opened a 3.2 MW AC floating solar plant at the Kochi Refinery?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Which university accepted the Trump administration's demanded changes so as to get back $400 million of federal funding in March 2025?
Columbia University
Two meetings in New York in March 2025 showed opposing views on women's rights. Which were they?
The Conference on the State of Women and Family (CSWF) and the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Who has appealed to the Indian government not to dilute the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005?
More than 30 civil society organisations
Which major incident in Balochistan, Pakistan, in March 2025 set off public protests?
A train hijacking
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) protests in Balochistan in March 2025 were led by whom?
Mahrang Baloch
Which theme did World Water Day 2025, marked on March 22, adopt?
Glacier Preservation
Which company launched the 3.2 MW AC floating solar power plant at Kochi Refinery in March 2025?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Which person heads the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), which led protests in Balochistan in March 2025?
Mahrang Baloch
Which agreement did India and New Zealand sign to enhance military cooperation, staff exchanges and naval port visits?
Defence MoU
How much ice have the world's glaciers lost since 1975, per the glacier report?
9,000 gigatonnes
How many sectors does the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme currently cover, as per the notes on the parliamentary panel's report?
14
Under SEBI's eased norms, AMC employees earning below what annual amount are exempt from mandatory investments?
₹25 lakh
What was IndusInd Bank's Liquidity Coverage Ratio against the required level, per these notes?
113% versus 100%
23 & 24 March 2025 open
Which country slapped anti-dumping duties on five Chinese products in March 2025?
India
What is the chief purpose of India's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes?
To strengthen domestic manufacturing
Which two nations took part in the naval exercise 'Varuna 2024'?
India and France
Which Indian state started the 'Look East' tourism campaign in March 2025?
Kerala
Which major environmental event is Brazil due to host, as noted in March 2025?
COP30
Which bank brought in Grant Thornton for a forensic audit in March 2025?
IndusInd Bank
Which group saw a jump in influenza cases in Delhi-NCR in March 2025?
The general population
What topic does the March 2025 study that questions earlier ideas about infant memory address?
Infantile amnesia
In March 2025, scientists reported four new species of which arachnid group?
Scorpions
What was reported in March 2025 about tuberculosis trends in India?
Both incidence and mortality fell
Which body recommends anti-dumping duties in India, as in the duties imposed on five Chinese goods?
DGTR
Which US company cited a 100% Indian tariff versus 68% in the EU while seeking tariff rationalisation?
Harley-Davidson
Which country is the host of COP30?
Brazil
Tavasya belongs to which class of stealth frigates?
Krivak
Which two aircraft carriers took part in the India-France Varuna naval exercise off Goa?
INS Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle
25 March 2025 open
A 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil was proposed in March 2025 by which leader?
Donald Trump
What was the main thrust of the urban development strategy for India discussed in March 2025?
A top-down financial model
Which scientific technique was stressed in March 2025 for its part in identification?
DNA fingerprinting
What step did India take on tuberculosis (TB) in March 2025?
Genomic sequencing of TB samples
Which naval exercise did India say it would hold for the first time in March 2025?
Aikeyme
Which governance reform did SEBI put forward in March 2025?
Setting up a High-Level Committee on Conflict of Interest
Per the IMF's Financial Sector Stability Assessment (FSSA) report of March 2025, which area in India needs stronger practices?
Credit risk management
What change did the RBI make in March 2025 to Priority Sector Lending (PSL) rules for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs)?
It revised the targets for lending to weaker sections
Unprecedented growth in which segment of India's derivatives market led SEBI to take action in March 2025?
Equity derivatives
Which team booked a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating New Caledonia 3-0 in March 2025?
New Zealand
What tariff did Trump announce on countries purchasing Venezuelan oil and gas?
25%
What share of the Union urban development budget is proposed as direct transfers to States and cities?
70%
In PCR for DNA fingerprinting, at what temperature does the extension step using Taq polymerase occur?
72°C
For how long must details of deleted MGNREGS job cards be published in the public domain under the new guidelines?
At least 30 days
How many Mycobacterium tuberculosis samples is DBT aiming to sequence under its TB genomic initiative?
32,500
26 March 2025 open
What was the main subject of the 33rd Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) meeting on India-China border affairs in Beijing?
Restarting cross-border cooperation and exchanges
Which two countries signed a Letter of Intent on a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor in March 2025?
India and Singapore
What important agreement did Russia and Ukraine reach about the Black Sea in March 2025?
An understanding to stop military activity there
What is the main role of the Collegium System in India?
Appointing and transferring judges
What is the SAHYOG Portal in India used for?
Blocking harmful and illegal online content
Which Indian steel maker became the most valuable steel company in the world by market capitalisation in March 2025?
JSW Steel
What new idea did astronomers put forward in March 2025 about how water originated in the universe?
Water was made inside the cores of the very first stars
How has global warming affected mountain regions around the world, according to March 2025 reports?
Glaciers are melting faster and ecosystems are shifting
What did SEBI change in March 2025 about disclosure limits for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)?
Increased the threshold to ₹50,000 crore
What instruction did Paytm give merchants in March 2025 about payment orchestrators such as Juspay?
Stop working with third-party payment orchestrators
In which city was the 33rd WMCC meeting on India-China border affairs held?
Beijing
India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent on which initiative during Singapore Maritime Week?
Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
In which city did US-brokered talks lead Russia and Ukraine to agree on a Black Sea ceasefire?
Riyadh
Under the Third Judges Case (1998), the Supreme Court collegium consists of the CJI and how many senior-most judges?
Four
Which ministry developed the SAHYOG portal for handling cybercrime-related blocking orders?
Ministry of Home Affairs
27 March 2025 open
The US Intelligence Report of March 27, 2025 named which country as the top global threat to American national security?
China
What is the chief aim of the proposed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussed in March 2025?
To remove trade barriers and strengthen economic ties
A report from which organisation raised concerns in March 2025 about India's social welfare coverage?
International Labour Organization (ILO)
What is the main job of the GSAT-18 satellite that was discussed in March 2025?
Telecommunication services
Which advance was noted in March 2025 as a possible key to the neutrino mass puzzle?
The discovery of Majorana particles
What is the Bedmap3 project chiefly about?
Mapping the bedrock topography of Antarctica
What did the GST Council propose in March 2025 to make compliance easier for taxpayers?
A simpler return filing system
The head of which regulator argued in March 2025 for a balanced approach to AML and CFT rules?
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
What important decision did the Supreme Court give in March 2025 on GST compliance?
It allowed input tax credit to be claimed retrospectively
Which bill to amend banking laws was introduced in March 2025?
Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Which country did the US Annual Threat Assessment identify as the top global threat to American security?
China
India and New Zealand first began negotiating the CECA in which month and year?
April 2010
According to the ILO assessment, India's social protection coverage rose to what percentage by 2024?
49%
Until which year will six GSAT-18 transponders remain unused, according to the PAC report?
2027
Which company announced the Majorana 1 quantum chip?
Microsoft
28 March 2025 open
Which country declared a 25% tariff on imported vehicles starting April 3, 2025?
United States
Which body described the U.S. auto tariffs as "bad for businesses, worse for consumers"?
European Commission
What is the India-Myanmar Free Movement Regime (FMR) chiefly intended to do?
Permit border communities to move across without visas
Which Indian government portal did X Corp challenge in court over data privacy worries?
SAHYOG
In which Sustainable Development Goal area has India made notable headway as of 2025?
Affordable and Clean Energy
What is a chief worry about the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025?
Some contentious clauses could affect refugees
Whose Initial Public Offering was held up in 2025 because of regulatory concerns?
National Stock Exchange (NSE)
What change did the RBI propose in 2025 on foreign investment in listed companies?
Double the foreign investment cap
Which regulator suggested making the expiry days of equity derivatives uniform in 2025?
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Which difficulty did India's ATM network face in 2025?
Rising interchange fees
What tariff did US President Trump announce on imported vehicles, effective April 3, 2025?
25%
Up to how many kilometres on either side of the India-Myanmar border does the Free Movement Regime allow unrestricted movement?
16 km
Who led the US delegation in the India-US BTA first-phase talks in New Delhi?
Brendan Lynch
SAHYOG portal is linked to an October 2023 memorandum of MeitY under which section of the IT Act?
Section 79
India's SDG index score improved from 57 in 2018 to what value in 2023-24?
71
29 March 2025 open
On average, what tariff does India levy on agricultural imports from the US?
40%
Which Indian body assessed the country's strengths and weaknesses as the US moved towards reciprocal tariffs?
NITI Aayog
What is the main aim of the Indian Ports Bill 2025?
To create a uniform regulatory framework for developing ports
Which initiative is intended to register gig workers in India?
eShram
According to the MoSPI report, what share of women in India were in the workforce as of 2024?
25%
What did the RBI Deputy Governor caution Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to do?
Strengthen risk management and follow fair lending practices
Which stock exchange sent SEBI its response on IPO readiness?
National Stock Exchange (NSE)
How did India's core sector growth behave in February 2025?
It eased to a five-month low
What does the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) for Kharif 2025-26 concentrate on?
Subsidising specific nutrients in fertilisers
Which body criticised how GST was implemented, in its 19th report?
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
What share of India's merchandise exports go to the United States, as per the notes?
18%
What tariff rate did the US impose on steel and aluminium imports on 12 March 2025?
25%
How many Light Combat Helicopters did the Defence Ministry order from HAL in the ₹62,700 crore deal?
156
The Indian Ports Bill 2025 seeks to repeal which existing law?
Indian Ports Act, 1908
What is the outlay of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet?
₹22,919 crore