Current Affairs Quiz — 08 March 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In which district of Gujarat did PM Modi interact with Lakhpati Didis on International Women's Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Navsari
The PM took part in a Lakhpati Didi programme at Vansi Borsi village in Navsari district on 8 March 2025.
G-SAFAL, the Gujarat scheme launched by the PM at Navsari on 8 March 2025, is aimed at:
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Correct answer: B — SHG women of Antyodaya families in aspirational districts and blocks
G-SAFAL (Gujarat scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods) gives financial help and entrepreneurial training to SHG women of Antyodaya families in two aspirational districts and 13 aspirational blocks. G-MAITRI supports rural-livelihood startups.
According to the PM at Navsari on 8 March 2025, about how many women had already become Lakhpati Didis?
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Correct answer: C — 1.5 crore
The PM said around 1.5 crore women had become Lakhpati Didis, against the target of 3 crore.
Consider the following statements about a 'Lakhpati Didi': 1. She is a Self-Help Group member with an annual household income of ₹1 lakh or more. 2. The income is calculated for at least four agricultural seasons and/or business cycles. 3. The initiative is an outcome of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
A Lakhpati Didi is an SHG member earning ₹1 lakh or more a year, over at least four agricultural seasons or business cycles (average monthly income above ₹10,000). The initiative comes under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), not PMAY-G.
Where was the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' Chintan Shivir 2025, which ended on 8 March 2025, held?
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Correct answer: D — Srinagar
The two-day Chintan Shivir was held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Within what time were all major ports asked to tender for at least one Green Tug, at the Shipping Ministry's Chintan Shivir of March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 3 months
All major ports are to tender for at least one Green Tug within the next three months.
At the Shipping Ministry's Chintan Shivir of March 2025, how much was IWAI to invest in three National Waterways in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Correct answer: A — ₹100 crore
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will invest ₹100 crore in three National Waterways in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which institution won the first prize at MeitY's first Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon 2025), whose awards were given on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, won the top prize; JIIT Noida was second and NIT Durgapur third.
Where was the prototype stage and award ceremony of e-Toycathon 2025 held?
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Correct answer: C — C-DAC Noida
The 20 shortlisted teams built prototypes at C-DAC Noida, where the award ceremony was held on 8 March 2025.
In which district of Manipur did clashes leave one protester dead on 8 March 2025, the first day of free movement on highways?
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Correct answer: D — Kangpokpi
The clashes took place at places including Gamgiphai and Keithelmanbi in Kangpokpi district; one protester was shot dead at Keithelmanbi.
From which date did Union Home Minister Amit Shah direct free movement on all roads in Manipur, at a review meeting on 1 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 8 March 2025
At the 1 March 2025 security review, Amit Shah directed that free movement on Manipur's roads begin from 8 March 2025.
What was the theme of the national conference inaugurated by President Murmu on International Women's Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat
The MWCD's national conference at Vigyan Bhawan on 8 March 2025 had the theme 'Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat' (#SheBuildsBharat).
According to President Murmu on 8 March 2025, International Women's Day that year marked the completion of how many years?
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Correct answer: C — 50 years
The President said the country was celebrating the completion of 50 years of International Women's Day.
Where was the 'Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat' conference of 8 March 2025 held?
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Correct answer: A — Vigyan Bhawan
The Ministry of Women and Child Development held the conference at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Which department organised the third International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment (ISHTA 2025), inaugurated on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Health Research
The Department of Health Research (DHR) organised ISHTA 2025 with the WHO India Country Office and the Centre for Global Development.
According to J.P. Nadda at ISHTA 2025, HTA India (HTAIn) resource centres are spread over how many states?
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Correct answer: C — 19
Nadda said HTAIn resource centres are spread over 19 states and help set priorities such as for TB detection.
Smita Das De, Reetobroto Kumar Mitra and Om Narayan Rai were appointed Additional Judges of which High Court on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Calcutta High Court
The three advocates were appointed Additional Judges of the Calcutta High Court; three others were appointed Judges of the Patna High Court the same day.
Consider the following statements about the appointment of High Court judges: 1. Under Article 217, a High Court judge is appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State and, for judges other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of that High Court. 2. Under Article 224A, the Chief Justice of a High Court may, with the previous consent of the President, request a retired judge to sit and act as a judge of that High Court. 3. An Additional Judge of a High Court can be appointed for a term of up to five years. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 reflect Articles 217(1) and 224A. Statement 3 is wrong: under Article 224(1), an Additional Judge is appointed for a period not exceeding two years.
The Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at Divitipally, where four units' foundation was laid on 8 March 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Telangana
Divitipally is in Mahabubnagar district, Telangana.
Which company is the anchor unit at the Divitipally EMC, building a 16 GW cell and 5 GW battery pack giga factory?
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Correct answer: C — Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies
Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies is the anchor unit, with a projected investment of ₹9,500 crore over five years.
Consider the following statements about the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2020. 2. For EMC projects, financial assistance is 50% of the project cost, subject to a ceiling of ₹70 crore for every 100 acres. 3. It is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
The Cabinet approved EMC 2.0 on 21 March 2020 with an outlay of ₹3,762.25 crore. Assistance for EMC projects is 50% of project cost, up to ₹70 crore per 100 acres. The scheme is run by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), not Heavy Industries.
What did PM Narendra Modi do with his social media platforms on International Women's Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Handed them over to women achievers
On 8 March 2025, the PM handed over his social media platforms to women achievers from diverse fields.
Elina Mishra and Shilpi Soni, who posted from the PM's X account on Women's Day 2025, are respectively:
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Correct answer: B — A nuclear scientist and a space scientist
Elina Mishra is a nuclear scientist and Shilpi Soni a space scientist; they urged more women to pursue science.
What was the UN theme for International Women's Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.
The UN theme for 8 March 2025 was 'For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.' The other options were UN themes of 2024, 2023 and 2022.
International Women's Day 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. At which event was it adopted?
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Correct answer: D — Fourth World Conference on Women, Beijing
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted by 189 governments at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995.
In which year did KVIC launch the Honey Mission, under which 2,050 bee boxes were distributed on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2017
KVIC launched the Honey Mission in 2017, inspired by the PM's 2016 call for a 'Sweet Revolution'.
From which place did the Prime Minister call for a 'Sweet Revolution' in 2016, as recalled by the KVIC Chairman in March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Deesa, Banaskantha (Gujarat)
The PM called for a 'Sweet Revolution' alongside the 'White Revolution' from Deesa in Banaskantha, Gujarat, in 2016.
Which body published 'The Life and Contributions of the Women Members of the Constituent Assembly', released on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice
The book is a publication of the Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Who was the only Muslim woman member of the Constituent Assembly, as noted in the Legislative Department's book of March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Begum Qudsia Aizaz Rasul
Begum Qudsia Aizaz Rasul was the only Muslim woman in the Assembly; Dakshayani Velayudhan was the first Dalit woman member.
At the sports ministers' Chintan Shivir that ended in Hyderabad on 8 March 2025, India's goal was a top-10 finish at which Olympics?
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Correct answer: B — 2036 Summer Olympics
Stakeholders agreed talent identification must begin early for India to secure a top-10 finish at the 2036 Olympics, which India hopes to host.
Which challenge was launched at the Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 in Hyderabad on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0
The Department of Fisheries launched the Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0; 10 winning startups will get funding and incubation.