Current Affairs Quiz — 29 March 2025
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By when did India and the US aim to finalise the first tranche of their Bilateral Trade Agreement, according to the Commerce Ministry on 29 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — By fall 2025
The two sides aimed to finalise the first tranche of the BTA by fall 2025.
Under the India–US Joint Statement of 13 February 2025, bilateral trade was to be expanded to what level by 2030?
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Correct answer: B — $500 billion
The two sides agreed to expand bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
The India–US trade talks that concluded in New Delhi on 29 March 2025 lasted how many days?
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Correct answer: C — Four
The talks were held from 26 to 29 March 2025, four days of discussions.
Consider the following statements about the India–US trade talks of March 2025: 1. On the US side, the talks were held with the Office of the US Trade Representative. 2. Sectoral expert-level engagements under the BTA were to begin in person in New Delhi immediately after the talks. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
India's Department of Commerce met the Office of the USTR. Sectoral expert-level engagements were to start virtually in the coming weeks, paving the way for an in-person round later.
With which Myanmar leader did PM Narendra Modi speak on 29 March 2025 after the earthquake?
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Correct answer: D — Min Aung Hlaing
The PM spoke with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and conveyed India's condolences and support under Operation Brahma.
The 118-member Indian Army medical team sent to Myanmar under Operation Brahma on 29 March 2025 was drawn from which formation?
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Correct answer: D — Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders
The team came from the Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lt Col Jagneet Gill.
On 29 March 2025, the Indian Army said it would set up a Medical Treatment Centre of what capacity in Myanmar under Operation Brahma?
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Correct answer: B — 60 beds
The Army said it would establish a 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre for trauma cases and emergency surgery.
Consider the following statements about the naval component of Operation Brahma: 1. INS Satpura and INS Savitri, which sailed for Yangon on 29 March 2025, belong to the Eastern Naval Command. 2. INS Karmuk and LCU 52 sailed from the Western Naval Command. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Satpura and Savitri are from the Eastern Naval Command. Karmuk and LCU 52 sailed from the Andaman and Nicobar Command, not the Western Naval Command.
According to 'Energy Statistics India 2025', released on 29 March 2025, India's Total Primary Energy Supply grew by how much in FY 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — 7.8%
TPES grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24 to 9,03,158 KToE.
According to 'Energy Statistics India 2025', which source accounts for the largest share (about 55%) of India's renewable energy potential?
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Correct answer: B — Wind
Wind power has 11,63,856 MW of the 21,09,655 MW potential, about 55%; solar is second.
Consider the following statements about 'Energy Statistics India 2025': 1. It includes a new chapter on Energy Accounts following the System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA) 2012 framework. 2. Rajasthan has the largest share of India's renewable energy potential. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The publication adds an Energy Accounts chapter under SEEA 2012, and Rajasthan holds the largest share (20.3%) of RE potential.
According to the Ministry of Defence on 29 March 2025, about how many defence pensioners had been onboarded on SPARSH?
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Correct answer: C — 31 lakh
About 31 lakh of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners had been onboarded.
In the defence pension system SPARSH, what does the 'R' stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Raksha
SPARSH stands for System for Pension Administration – Raksha.
Consider the following statements about SPARSH: 1. It was launched in October 2020 as a Digital India initiative. 2. It is administered by the Defence Accounts Department through the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) located in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
SPARSH was launched in October 2020. It is administered through the PCDA (Pensions) in Prayagraj, not New Delhi.
Where is the 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory of Waaree Energies, inaugurated by Pralhad Joshi on 29 March 2025, located?
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Correct answer: A — Chikhli
The facility is at Chikhli in Gujarat.
At the inauguration on 29 March 2025, Pralhad Joshi said India's solar power capacity had grown from 2.82 GW in 2014 to about how much?
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Correct answer: C — 104 GW
Joshi said solar capacity rose from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 104 GW.
Who inaugurated the National Green Tribunal's National Conference on 'Environment – 2025' in New Delhi on 29 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the two-day conference at Vigyan Bhawan.
Who was the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal when it held the National Conference on Environment in March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Justice Prakash Shrivastava
Justice Prakash Shrivastava was the NGT Chairperson; Justice Vikram Nath attended as a Supreme Court judge.
Consider the following statements about the National Green Tribunal: 1. It was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. 2. It is bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The NGT was set up on 18 October 2010 under the NGT Act, 2010. It is not bound by the CPC procedure and is guided by principles of natural justice.
Nidhi Tewari, appointed Private Secretary to the Prime Minister by an order dated 29 March 2025, belongs to which service?
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Correct answer: A — IFS (Indian Foreign Service)
She is a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer.
Which body approved Nidhi Tewari's appointment as Private Secretary to the PM in March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
The DoPT order conveyed the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Where did the six-day International Workshop on Land Governance conclude on 29 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — HIPA, Gurugram
The workshop concluded at the Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA), Gurugram.
Consider the following statements about the International Workshop on Land Governance held in March 2025: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj with the Ministry of External Affairs under the ITEC programme. 2. Participants came only from SAARC countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The workshop was held under ITEC by MoPR with the MEA. Officials came from 22 countries across Africa, Latin America and South-East Asia, not only SAARC.
Whom did Aryna Sabalenka beat in the Miami Open 2025 women's singles final on 29 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Jessica Pegula
Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2.
The Miami Open 2025 women's final of 29 March 2025 was a rematch of which earlier final?
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Correct answer: B — 2024 US Open final
Sabalenka and Pegula had met in the 2024 US Open final, which Sabalenka also won.
In which district of Chhattisgarh did security forces kill at least 16 Maoists in an encounter on 29 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sukma
The encounter took place in the Kerlapal police station area of Sukma district.
A Maoist killed in the Sukma encounter of 29 March 2025 was reportedly involved in which 2013 attack?
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Correct answer: B — Jhiram Ghati attack on Congress leaders
Police said a Maoist involved in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati (Jheeram Valley) attack on Congress leaders was among those killed.
'Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025', announced on 29 March 2025, was to showcase tribal startups at which event?
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Correct answer: B — Startup Mahakumbh 2025
Over 45 tribal startups were to be showcased at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, 3–5 April 2025.
What was Delhi's daily average AQI on 29 March 2025, when CAQM revoked GRAP Stage-I across the NCR?
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Correct answer: B — 153
Delhi's AQI was 153 ('Moderate') on 29 March 2025.
What is the cost of the new Kendriya Vidyalaya building in Dibrugarh whose foundation stone Sarbananda Sonowal laid on 29 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹38 crore
The new building is to be built at a cost of ₹38 crore.