{"id":835,"date":"2025-11-28T04:20:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/?p=835"},"modified":"2025-11-28T04:20:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:20:45","slug":"current-affairs-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/?p=835","title":{"rendered":"Current Affairs March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Q1.<\/strong> Which initiative was unveiled by Sarbananda Sonowal to standardize port operations? Ans:<\/strong> ‘One Nation-One Port’ initiative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2.<\/strong> How many riverine dolphins were recorded under Project Dolphin across three river systems? Ans:<\/strong> 6,327 riverine dolphins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3.<\/strong> What is the cost of the Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib Ji Ropeway approved under Parvatmala Pariyojana? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b92,730.13 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4.<\/strong> How much will the travel time be reduced from 9 hours to by the Sonprayag-Kedarnath Ropeway? Ans:<\/strong> 36 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5.<\/strong> Which census was announced by PM Modi during the NBWL meeting to be conducted in May 2024? Ans:<\/strong> 16th Asiatic Lion Census<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q6.<\/strong> Who inaugurated the ‘Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ showcasing Southern India’s cultural heritage? Ans:<\/strong> President Murmu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q7.<\/strong> What is the name of the IndiaAI Datasets Platform launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw? Ans:<\/strong> AIKosha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q8.<\/strong> What is the maximum subsidy percentage offered on high-end GPUs under the IndiaAI Compute Portal? Ans:<\/strong> Up to 40%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q9.<\/strong> How many outstanding women professionals in mining were recognized under the Women in Mining Initiative? Ans:<\/strong> 46 outstanding women professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q10.<\/strong> Where was India’s first World Peace Center inaugurated to promote non-violence and universal brotherhood? Ans:<\/strong> Gurugram<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q11.<\/strong> When will Uttarakhand’s Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for NPS employees become effective? Ans:<\/strong> April 1, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q12.<\/strong> Which cybersecurity facility was inaugurated by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan? Ans:<\/strong> Advanced Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q13.<\/strong> What is the total budget allocation for Bihar in 2025-26? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b93,16,895 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q14.<\/strong> At what price will Madhya Pradesh government provide permanent power connections to farmers? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b95<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q15.<\/strong> To what has Bangalore City University been renamed? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q16.<\/strong> What is the helpline number for Punjab’s ‘Project Hifazat’ women & child safety initiative? Ans:<\/strong> 181<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q17.<\/strong> What is the name of Assam’s electronic city announced post Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit? Ans:<\/strong> Ratan Tata Electronic City<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q18.<\/strong> What does RISE app in Uttar Pradesh stand for? Ans:<\/strong> Rapid Immunisation Skill Enhancement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q19.<\/strong> By what percentage did China increase its 2025 defence budget? Ans:<\/strong> 7.2%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q20.<\/strong> Who was sworn in as Uruguay’s President on March 1, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Yamand\u00fa Orsi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q21.<\/strong> Which countries faced sweeping tariffs from the Trump administration effective March 4, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Canada, Mexico, and China<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q22.<\/strong> Which is the world’s largest iceberg that ran aground near South Georgia Island? Ans:<\/strong> Iceberg A23a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q23.<\/strong> Who replaced Herzi Halevi as Israeli Military Chief? Ans:<\/strong> Eyal Zamir<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q24.<\/strong> Which certification did Bank of Baroda receive from BSI for Business Continuity Management? Ans:<\/strong> ISO 22301:2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q25.<\/strong> Which bank partnered with Chennai Super Kings to launch a co-branded credit card? Ans:<\/strong> City Union Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q26.<\/strong> Who was appointed as RBI Executive Director to manage key financial and risk management sectors? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q27.<\/strong> By what percentage did SEBI’s total income rise YoY in FY 2023-24? Ans:<\/strong> 48%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q28.<\/strong> What was the fine imposed by RBI on HSBC for compliance lapses? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b966.6 lakh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q29.<\/strong> Which handbook did RBI release for cooperative banks summarizing key regulatory guidelines? Ans:<\/strong> “Regulations at a Glance”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q30.<\/strong> Which AI company did Paytm partner with to enhance search and financial decision-making? Ans:<\/strong> Perplexity AI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q31.<\/strong> What was the percentage decline in UPI transactions in February 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 5% MoM decline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q32.<\/strong> What was the YoY growth in GST collections in February 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 9.1%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q33.<\/strong> What is the maximum discount offered on term life insurance under PhonePe’s ‘Insuring HEROES’ Campaign? Ans:<\/strong> 30%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q34.<\/strong> What is India’s GDP growth forecast by Crisil for FY26? Ans:<\/strong> 6.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q35.<\/strong> Which film won Best Picture at the Oscars 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Anora<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q36.<\/strong> Who received the ‘Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Education’ award at Vibrant Bharat Global Summit 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. Suborno Bose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q37.<\/strong> What honorary order did PM Modi receive from Barbados? Ans:<\/strong> Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q38.<\/strong> Which rivers are the focus of the MoU between IWAI & J&K Govt. for River Cruise Tourism? Ans:<\/strong> Chenab (NW-26), Jhelum (NW-49), Ravi (NW-84)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q39.<\/strong> What is the name of HDFC Bank’s project launched in partnership with IAF & CSC Academy? Ans:<\/strong> Project HAKK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q40.<\/strong> Where was the Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum launched? Ans:<\/strong> GIFT City, Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q41.<\/strong> Who was re-elected as Chairman of Bar Council of India for the seventh consecutive term? Ans:<\/strong> Manan Kumar Mishra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q42.<\/strong> Who was appointed as CEO of Government e-Marketplace (GeM)? Ans:<\/strong> Ajay Bhadoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q43.<\/strong> Who became the first woman Law Secretary in India? Ans:<\/strong> Anju Rathi Rana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q44.<\/strong> Which Punjabi artist was appointed as Levi’s first global ambassador? Ans:<\/strong> Diljit Dosanjh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q45.<\/strong> Who took additional charge as Revenue Secretary? Ans:<\/strong> Ajay Seth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q46.<\/strong> What was tested at 50,000 feet in DRDO’s High-Altitude Trial for Tejas? Ans:<\/strong> Indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q47.<\/strong> Which countries are participating in the Sea Dragon 2025 Naval Exercise? Ans:<\/strong> India, U.S., Japan, Australia, S. Korea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q48.<\/strong> What is India’s rank in Global Wealth Rankings according to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 4th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q49.<\/strong> How many HNWIs does India have according to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 85,698<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q50.<\/strong> Which company was honored as Emerging Innovator at Forbes India Leadership Awards 2025? Ans:<\/strong> BugWorks Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q51.<\/strong> Which country ranks No.1 in the Glass-Ceiling Index 2025 for working women? Ans:<\/strong> Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q52.<\/strong> What is LIC’s rank in the strongest insurance brand index? Ans:<\/strong> 3rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q53.<\/strong> What is IndiGo’s seat capacity growth percentage, making it the 2nd fastest-growing airline? Ans:<\/strong> 10.1%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q54.<\/strong> Where was the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025 held? Ans:<\/strong> Not specified in the document<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q55.<\/strong> Which cricket milestone did Virat Kohli achieve recently? Ans:<\/strong> 300th ODI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q56.<\/strong> Who announced retirement from table tennis at WTT Star Contender Chennai? Ans:<\/strong> Sharath Kamal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q57.<\/strong> When are the Khelo India Para Games 2025 scheduled to be held? Ans:<\/strong> March 20-27, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q58.<\/strong> Which Bangladesh cricketer announced retirement from ODIs post Champions Trophy 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Mushfiqur Rahim<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q59.<\/strong> Which team clinched their third Ranji Trophy title in seven seasons? Ans:<\/strong> Vidarbha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q60.<\/strong> When is Khelo India Winter Games 2025 scheduled in Gulmarg? Ans:<\/strong> March 9-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q61.<\/strong> Who clinched the Bengaluru Open ATP 125 Challenger title? Ans:<\/strong> Brandon Holt (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q62.<\/strong> Who took over as ACC President after Jay Shah became ICC Chairman? Ans:<\/strong> Shammi Silva<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q63.<\/strong> How many GPUs are available under the IndiaAI Mission Compute Portal? Ans:<\/strong> 18,000+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q64.<\/strong> What was the theme of World Wildlife Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q65.<\/strong> When is National Dentist’s Day observed? Ans:<\/strong> March 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q66.<\/strong> When is Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrated? Ans:<\/strong> March 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q67.<\/strong> What was the theme of World Hearing Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q68.<\/strong> At what age did Australian tennis legend Fred Stolle pass away? Ans:<\/strong> 86<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q69.<\/strong> Who is now the oldest living Test cricketer after Ron Draper’s passing? Ans:<\/strong> Neil Harvey (Australia, 96)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q70.<\/strong> Which legendary left-arm spinner for Mumbai cricket passed away at 84? Ans:<\/strong> Padmakar Shivalkar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q71.<\/strong> Which new habitats were identified for cheetah reintroduction in India? Ans:<\/strong> Banni Grasslands (Gujarat) & Gandhisagar Sanctuary (MP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q72.<\/strong> What will be the cost of the Sonprayag-Kedarnath Ropeway project? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b94,081.28 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q73.<\/strong> Which festival was described as Asia’s largest literature festival from March 7-12 in New Delhi? Ans:<\/strong> Sahitya Akademi’s Festival of Letters 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q74.<\/strong> Which two railway PSUs were upgraded to Navratna status on March 4, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> IRCTC and IRFC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q75.<\/strong> Who was the new RBI Executive Director appointed to oversee Statistics & Information Management? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q76.<\/strong> What is the total defence budget of China for 2025? Ans:<\/strong> $245 billion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q77.<\/strong> When will Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on India be effective? Ans:<\/strong> April 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q78.<\/strong> Which sector received the highest allocation in Bihar’s 2025-26 budget? Ans:<\/strong> Education (\u20b960,954 crore)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q79.<\/strong> Who won the Best Director award at Oscars 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Sean Baker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q80.<\/strong> How many disciplines will feature in the Khelo India Para Games 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q81.<\/strong> What is India’s 58th Tiger Reserve? Ans:<\/strong> Madhav National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q82.<\/strong> Which is the first state in India to use AI in vehicle fitness testing? Ans:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q83.<\/strong> How many kilometers does India’s longest expressway, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, span? Ans:<\/strong> 1,386 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q84.<\/strong> What is the purpose of the “Mera Yuva Bharat” (MY Bharat) platform? Ans:<\/strong> Youth empowerment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q85.<\/strong> Which city is recognized as India’s first solar city? Ans:<\/strong> Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q86.<\/strong> Under the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, how many units of free electricity are provided? Ans:<\/strong> 300 units<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q87.<\/strong> Which city hosts India’s first underwater metro? Ans:<\/strong> Kolkata<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q88.<\/strong> Which state was the first to implement a climate risk atlas? Ans:<\/strong> Odisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q89.<\/strong> Which was the first state to provide menstrual leave for women employees? Ans:<\/strong> Bihar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q90.<\/strong> The world’s tallest railway bridge is built over which river? Ans:<\/strong> Chenab River<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q91.<\/strong> Which country launched the “Bharat Mart” in Dubai? Ans:<\/strong> UAE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q92.<\/strong> With which South American country did India sign a trade agreement in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Brazil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q93.<\/strong> Which country was the first to land on the far side of the Moon? Ans:<\/strong> China<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q94.<\/strong> In which country is India’s first overseas rail project located? Ans:<\/strong> Mauritius<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q95.<\/strong> Which country hosted the 2025 SCO Summit? Ans:<\/strong> Kazakhstan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q96.<\/strong> To which country did India gift a Dornier aircraft? Ans:<\/strong> Sri Lanka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q97.<\/strong> Which is the first AI-driven city in the world? Ans:<\/strong> Neom, Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q98.<\/strong> Which new sport was introduced in the Paris 2024 Olympics? Ans:<\/strong> Breaking (Breakdancing)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q99.<\/strong> Which country became the 31st NATO member? Ans:<\/strong> Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q100.<\/strong> In which country was the world’s largest electric ferry launched? Ans:<\/strong> Norway<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q101.<\/strong> What is India’s GDP growth projection for FY 2025 by RBI? Ans:<\/strong> 6.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q102.<\/strong> Who was appointed as the new RBI governor in December 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Sanjay Malhotra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q103.<\/strong> Which bank launched the “Smart Hub Vyapar” app for merchants? Ans:<\/strong> HDFC Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q104.<\/strong> Which is India’s largest public sector bank? Ans:<\/strong> State Bank of India (SBI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q105.<\/strong> Where is the headquarters of the BRICS New Development Bank? Ans:<\/strong> Shanghai, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q106.<\/strong> What is the name of the first digital currency introduced by RBI? Ans:<\/strong> e-Rupee (CBDC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q107.<\/strong> India’s forex reserves recently crossed which amount? Ans:<\/strong> $650 billion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q108.<\/strong> Which bank launched the ‘Green Deposit’ scheme? Ans:<\/strong> ICICI Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q109.<\/strong> Which was the first Indian stock exchange to launch AI-powered trading? Ans:<\/strong> NSE (National Stock Exchange)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q110.<\/strong> Which was the first bank in India to introduce a UPI credit card facility? Ans:<\/strong> Axis Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q111.<\/strong> In which city was India’s first quantum computing-based telecom network set up? Ans:<\/strong> Delhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q112.<\/strong> What is the name of ISRO’s reusable launch vehicle? Ans:<\/strong> RLV-TD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q113.<\/strong> Which company launched the world’s first 3D-printed rocket? Ans:<\/strong> Relativity Space (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q114.<\/strong> What is the name of India’s first AI-powered robot lawyer? Ans:<\/strong> Lexi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q115.<\/strong> Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near which lunar region? Ans:<\/strong> South Pole<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q116.<\/strong> What is the name of the world’s first malaria vaccine approved by WHO? Ans:<\/strong> RTS,S (Mosquirix)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q117.<\/strong> In which city was India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry launched? Ans:<\/strong> Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q118.<\/strong> What is the name of India’s AI chatbot for healthcare services? Ans:<\/strong> Aarogya AI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q119.<\/strong> Which was the first Indian private rocket company to reach orbit? Ans:<\/strong> Skyroot Aerospace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q120.<\/strong> How many astronauts is the Gaganyaan mission aiming to send into space? Ans:<\/strong> Three<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q121.<\/strong> What is the name of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier? Ans:<\/strong> INS Vikrant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q122.<\/strong> What is the range of the Agni-5 missile? Ans:<\/strong> 5,000 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q123.<\/strong> Who is India’s first woman Rafale fighter pilot? Ans:<\/strong> Shivangi Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q124.<\/strong> What is the name of the first Indian submarine made under Project P-75I? Ans:<\/strong> INS Kalvari<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q125.<\/strong> Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ is conducted between India and which country? Ans:<\/strong> USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q126.<\/strong> The BrahMos missile is developed by India in collaboration with which country? Ans:<\/strong> Russia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q127.<\/strong> What is the name of the Indian Army’s first AI-based combat drone system? Ans:<\/strong> SkyStriker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q128.<\/strong> Who is the current Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) of India? Ans:<\/strong> General Anil Chauhan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q129.<\/strong> The ‘Varunastra’ torpedo was developed by which organization? Ans:<\/strong> DRDO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q130.<\/strong> What is the name of India’s first indigenously built attack helicopter? Ans:<\/strong> HAL Prachand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q131.<\/strong> How many gold medals did India win in the 2024 Paris Olympics? Ans:<\/strong> 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q132.<\/strong> Who was the first Indian to win an ATP Masters 1000 title? Ans:<\/strong> Rohan Bopanna<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q133.<\/strong> Which country will host the Champions Trophy 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Pakistan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q134.<\/strong> Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Shubman Gill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q135.<\/strong> Which country will host the 2028 Olympics? Ans:<\/strong> USA (Los Angeles)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q136.<\/strong> Who became the first Indian woman to win a Formula 3 race? Ans:<\/strong> Sneha Sharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q137.<\/strong> Where was India’s first football AI referee system launched? Ans:<\/strong> ISL (Indian Super League)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q138.<\/strong> Who was the first Indian para-athlete to win six medals at the Paralympics? Ans:<\/strong> Sumit Antil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q139.<\/strong> Which country will host the Asian Games 2026? Ans:<\/strong> Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q140.<\/strong> Who won the 2024 Ballon d’Or? Ans:<\/strong> Lionel Messi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q141.<\/strong> Who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Chaudhary Charan Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q142.<\/strong> Who was the first Indian woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature? Ans:<\/strong> Arundhati Roy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q143.<\/strong> Which film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Oppenheimer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q144.<\/strong> Who received the Padma Vibhushan in Sports in 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Sachin Tendulkar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q145.<\/strong> Who was the first Indian scientist to win the Abel Prize? Ans:<\/strong> Manjul Bhargava<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q146.<\/strong> Who won the Miss World 2024 title? Ans:<\/strong> Krystyna Pyszkov\u00e1 (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q147.<\/strong> Who was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Damodar Mauzo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q148.<\/strong> Who was India’s first female Grandmaster in chess? Ans:<\/strong> Koneru Humpy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q149.<\/strong> Who won the Booker Prize 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Chetna Maroo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q150.<\/strong> Who was the first Indian to win the Fields Medal in Mathematics? Ans:<\/strong> Akshay Venkatesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q151.<\/strong> What was the theme of World Environment Day 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q152.<\/strong> Which was the first solar-powered village in India? Ans:<\/strong> Modhera, Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q153.<\/strong> In which state was India’s first hydrogen-powered train launched? Ans:<\/strong> Haryana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q154.<\/strong> Where is the world’s largest renewable energy park located? Ans:<\/strong> Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q155.<\/strong> Which was the first city in India to achieve net-zero carbon status? Ans:<\/strong> Indore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q156.<\/strong> Which is the world’s first carbon-neutral country? Ans:<\/strong> Bhutan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q157.<\/strong> Which was the first Indian state to mandate EV-only government vehicles? Ans:<\/strong> Kerala<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q158.<\/strong> Where is the world’s largest floating solar plant located? Ans:<\/strong> Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q159.<\/strong> What is the name of India’s first deep-sea mining exploration project? Ans:<\/strong> Samudrayaan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q160.<\/strong> Which was the first river in India to be declared a living entity? Ans:<\/strong> Ganga<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q161.<\/strong> Who laid the foundation stone for NECTAR’S permanent campus in Shillong? Ans:<\/strong> Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q162.<\/strong> Where was the first-ever Fit India Carnival 2025 inaugurated? Ans:<\/strong> Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q163.<\/strong> Which Union Minister visited the IIT Madras Hyperloop testing facility? Ans:<\/strong> Ashwini Vaishnaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q164.<\/strong> What is the purpose of the PM Internship Scheme App launched by FM Nirmala Sitharaman? Ans:<\/strong> To streamline internship applications and enhance youth employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q165.<\/strong> Where will India’s first PPP green waste processing plant be established? Ans:<\/strong> Bicholi Hapsi, Indore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q166.<\/strong> What is the outlay for the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b93,400 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q167.<\/strong> Which state will host the Jaitapur nuclear energy project? Ans:<\/strong> Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q168.<\/strong> What is the theme of Purple Fest 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Promoting inclusivity for Divyangjan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q169.<\/strong> What is the focus of C-DOT’s ‘Samarth’ incubation program? Ans:<\/strong> Supporting startups in Telecom, Cybersecurity, 5G\/6G, AI, and Quantum Technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q170.<\/strong> Which state government is implementing PM-ABHIM with 1,139 Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs? Ans:<\/strong> Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q171.<\/strong> Who inaugurated the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Temple in Bhiwandi? Ans:<\/strong> Maharashtra CM Fadnavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q172.<\/strong> Which state is planning stricter anti-conversion laws? Ans:<\/strong> Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q173.<\/strong> Who inaugurated the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Assam? Ans:<\/strong> Amit Shah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q174.<\/strong> What is the budget allocation for Himachal Pradesh in 2025-26? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b958,514 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q175.<\/strong> What is the purpose of Delhi Police’s ‘Shishtachar’ squads? Ans:<\/strong> To combat eve-teasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q176.<\/strong> What is the budget outlay for Telangana in 2025-26? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b93.04 lakh crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q177.<\/strong> Which state will host the Namrup-IV Fertilizer Plant? Ans:<\/strong> Assam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q178.<\/strong> Who launched six mobile dental clinics in Delhi? Ans:<\/strong> Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q179.<\/strong> Which state is exploring skill development partnerships with the UK? Ans:<\/strong> Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q180.<\/strong> Who inaugurated Meghalaya’s first scientific coal mining block? Ans:<\/strong> Meghalaya CM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q181.<\/strong> Which state will install a 58-foot statue of Potti Sriramulu? Ans:<\/strong> Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q182.<\/strong> Which countries finalized a peace treaty for Nagorno-Karabakh? Ans:<\/strong> Armenia and Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q183.<\/strong> Which platform is merging with DWAC to go public? Ans:<\/strong> Truth Social.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q184.<\/strong> What is the focus of ADB’s “Frontier Seed” Initiative? Ans:<\/strong> Boosting Pacific businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q185.<\/strong> Which country joined India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative? Ans:<\/strong> New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q186.<\/strong> Which country tops the World Happiness Report 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q187.<\/strong> Who became the first female IOC President? Ans:<\/strong> Kirsty Coventry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q188.<\/strong> Which country ranks second in funding for women-led startups? Ans:<\/strong> India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q189.<\/strong> What is SBI’s new project finance unit focusing on? Ans:<\/strong> AI, fintech, and e-commerce startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q190.<\/strong> Which bank partnered with Sunrisers Hyderabad? Ans:<\/strong> City Union Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q191.<\/strong> What is SEBI’s new minimum investment limit for SSE? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b91,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q192.<\/strong> Which country is India’s largest source of remittances? Ans:<\/strong> USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q193.<\/strong> Who sold Magma General Insurance to Patanjali Ayurved and DS Group? Ans:<\/strong> Adar Poonawalla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q194.<\/strong> Which company acquired an additional 10% stake in Tata Play? Ans:<\/strong> Tata Sons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q195.<\/strong> Where did BPCL inaugurate a 3.2 MW floating solar power plant? Ans:<\/strong> Kochi Refinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q196.<\/strong> What was India’s wholesale inflation rate in February 2024? Ans:<\/strong> 2.38%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q197.<\/strong> What is India’s forex reserve as of March 2025? Ans:<\/strong> $653.966 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q198.<\/strong> Which country is negotiating a Comprehensive FTA with India? Ans:<\/strong> New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q199.<\/strong> What is India’s projected GDP by 2028? Ans:<\/strong> $5.7 trillion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q200.<\/strong> Who chairs the Inter-Ministerial-Industry Committee on Fintech? Ans:<\/strong> DFS Security<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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