Current Affairs Quiz — 04 March 2025
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Which DRDO laboratory conducted the high-altitude trials of the indigenous OBOGS-based Integrated Life Support System for LCA Tejas on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — DEBEL, Bengaluru
The trials were conducted by the Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru.
In the context of the life support system tested on LCA Tejas in March 2025, what does 'OBOGS' stand for?
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Correct answer: A — On-Board Oxygen Generating System
OBOGS is the On-Board Oxygen Generating System, which produces breathable oxygen in flight instead of relying on liquid oxygen cylinders.
Which company manufactured the Integrated Life Support System for LCA Tejas as DRDO's development-cum-production partner?
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Correct answer: B — Larsen & Toubro
The system was manufactured by L&T as the development-cum-production partner.
Consider the following statements about the Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) tested for LCA Tejas in March 2025: 1. It was tested at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet above mean sea level. 2. It has about 60% indigenous content. 3. With modifications, it can be adapted for the MiG-29K. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the ILSS has 90% indigenous content.
By what margin did India beat Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Four wickets
India chased 265 and won by four wickets with 11 balls to spare.
Who was the Player of the Match in India's Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final win over Australia?
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Correct answer: D — Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was Player of the Match for his 84 off 98 balls in the chase.
Who top-scored for Australia with 73 in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against India in Dubai?
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Correct answer: A — Steve Smith
Captain Steve Smith made 73 and Alex Carey 61 as Australia were bowled out for 264.
Which Indian bowler took 3 for 48 in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia?
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Correct answer: B — Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami took 3 for 48; Ravindra Jadeja (2/40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/49) took two each.
Which company's hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks began India's first-ever trials, flagged off on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tata Motors
Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flagged off the trials of Tata Motors' hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks.
How many hydrogen-powered vehicles will be deployed in the heavy-duty truck trial flagged off on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 16
The trial will deploy 16 vehicles with different configurations and payloads for up to 24 months.
Which of the following freight areas is NOT among those named for the hydrogen truck trials flagged off on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Chennai
The trucks will run on routes around Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Surat, Vadodara, Jamshedpur and Kalinganagar. Chennai was not named.
Consider the following statements about the hydrogen truck trial launched on 4 March 2025: 1. It is funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. 2. It tests both hydrogen internal combustion engine and fuel cell trucks. 3. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, under which it is funded, was approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2021. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission on 4 January 2023.
In which city is Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation initiative inaugurated by PM Modi on 4 March 2025, located?
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Correct answer: B — Jamnagar
Vantara is in Jamnagar, Gujarat; the PM commended Anant Ambani and his team for it.
Whom did PM Modi commend for the Vantara initiative while inaugurating it in March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Anant Ambani
The PM commended Anant Ambani and his team for the compassionate effort.
What was the theme of National Safety Day/Week 2025, observed from 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat
The 2025 theme was 'Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat'.
Which edition of the National Safety Week began with National Safety Day on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 54th
The 54th National Safety Week was observed from 4 to 10 March 2025.
The 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan', launched on 4 March 2025, is aimed at:
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Correct answer: D — Capacity building of women elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions
The campaign is a capacity-building initiative to strengthen the leadership and decision-making of women elected representatives of PRIs.
Which ministry launched the 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan' in March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched it at a national workshop of over 1,200 women panchayat leaders.
What was the theme of the fifth edition of Lineman Diwas, observed on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman
The fifth Lineman Diwas was celebrated on the theme 'Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman'.
Which statutory body under the Ministry of Power organised Lineman Diwas 2025 in New Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Central Electricity Authority
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) organised the day with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.
At the close of the Visitor's Conference on 4 March 2025, President Droupadi Murmu particularly urged heads of higher education institutions to strengthen:
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Correct answer: B — The academia-industry interface
The President advocated a strong academia-industry interface so that research stays linked to the needs of the economy and society.
Which company will fund, under its CSR, the 37-bed patient care block at AMCH Dibrugarh whose foundation stone was laid on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Oil India Limited
Oil India Limited will bear the ₹8.89 crore cost as part of its corporate social responsibility.
The 'Jumbo' Majumdar International Seminar, whose 16th edition opened on 4 March 2025, is organised by which body?
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Correct answer: D — Centre for Air Power Studies
The seminar is organised annually by the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS) in memory of Wg Cdr Karun Krishna Majumdar.
About how many members were in the Belgian Economic Mission to India led by Princess Astrid, whom PM Modi met on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 300
The PM appreciated Princess Astrid's initiative to lead a 300-member Economic Mission to India.
INS Kuthar, which arrived at Colombo on 4 March 2025, belongs to which fleet of the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: C — Eastern Fleet
INS Kuthar is an Eastern Fleet ship under the Eastern Naval Command.