Current Affairs Quiz — 30 March 2025
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For how long did the MHA extend the AFSPA 'disturbed area' declarations in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Six months
The notifications declared the areas 'disturbed' for six months from 1 April 2025, unless withdrawn earlier.
Under the MHA notification of 30 March 2025, AFSPA covers the whole of Manipur except areas under how many police stations?
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Correct answer: B — 13
The whole state is a disturbed area except the areas of 13 police stations in five valley districts.
Which of the following districts of Arunachal Pradesh is covered by the AFSPA extension of 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Changlang
Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts, plus three police stations in Namsai district, are covered.
Consider the following statements about the AFSPA notifications of 30 March 2025: 1. The areas were declared 'disturbed' by the Central Government in exercise of powers under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. 2. In Nagaland, the declaration covers the entire state without exception. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The MHA notifications cite Section 3 of AFSPA, 1958. In Nagaland only eight districts and 21 police stations in five other districts are covered, not the entire state.
In which city did PM Modi launch projects worth over ₹33,700 crore on 30 March 2025, the first day of Navratri?
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Correct answer: D — Bilaspur
The PM laid foundation stones for and dedicated the projects in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
NTPC's Sipat Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III, whose foundation stone was laid on 30 March 2025, is based on which technology?
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Correct answer: A — Ultra-supercritical
Sipat Stage-III (1×800 MW) is a pit-head unit using ultra-supercritical technology; the separate CSPGCL 2×660 MW project is supercritical.
The HPCL multiproduct pipeline whose foundation stone was laid by PM Modi in Bilaspur on 30 March 2025 connects Raipur with which city?
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Correct answer: D — Visakhapatnam
It is the 540-km Visakh–Raipur Pipeline (VRPL) of HPCL, worth over ₹2,210 crore.
Consider the following statements about the PM's Bilaspur programme on 30 March 2025: 1. Griha pravesh of 3 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-Gramin was held. 2. 130 schools across 29 districts of Chhattisgarh were dedicated under the PM SHRI scheme. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The PIB release records the griha pravesh of 3 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries and the dedication of 130 PM SHRI schools in 29 districts.
Where was the third meeting of the Group of Ministers on the viability of power distribution utilities held on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
The third GoM meeting was held in Lucknow, hosted by the UP Energy Minister.
Who chaired the third meeting of the GoM on discom viability on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Shripad Yesso Naik
Union MoS for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik chaired the meeting.
According to the Ministry of Mines on 30 March 2025, which mineral recorded the highest growth (12.8%) in April–February of FY 2024-25 among those listed?
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Correct answer: B — Manganese ore
Manganese ore rose 12.8% to 3.4 MMT; iron ore rose 4.4%, bauxite 3.6% and lead concentrate 3.5%.
According to the Ministry of Mines, what is India's global rank in primary aluminium production?
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Correct answer: D — Second
The ministry said India is the 2nd largest aluminium producer and the 4th largest iron ore producer.
In Patna on 30 March 2025, Amit Shah said the Centre would restart how many closed sugar mills in Bihar?
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Correct answer: C — 30
Shah said the government would restart 30 closed sugar mills in Bihar.
What was the total value of projects Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for in Patna on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over ₹800 crore
The projects were worth over ₹800 crore.
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre on 30 March 2025 in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Nagpur
The foundation stone was laid in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
During his Nagpur visit on 30 March 2025, PM Modi paid homage to Dr B.R. Ambedkar at which site?
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Correct answer: A — Deekshabhoomi
He paid homage to Dr Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi; at Smruti Mandir he paid homage to Hedgewar and Golwalkar.
Exercise INIOCHOS-25, in which the IAF took part from 31 March 2025, was held in which country?
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Correct answer: B — Greece
INIOCHOS-25 was hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece.
Which IAF fighter aircraft was part of the Indian contingent at Exercise INIOCHOS-25?
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Correct answer: D — Su-30 MKI
The IAF fielded Su-30 MKI fighters with IL-78 and C-17 aircraft as enablers.
Consider the following statements about Exercise INIOCHOS: 1. It is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. 2. The 2025 edition was conducted from Andravida Air Base with assets from fifteen countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The MoD described INIOCHOS as a biennial exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force; the 2025 edition integrated assets from fifteen countries, with all operations from Andravida.
Who beat Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open 2025 men's singles final on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Jakub Menšík
Jakub Menšík won 7-6(4), 7-6(4) for his first ATP title.
Losing the Miami Open 2025 final on 30 March 2025 denied Novak Djokovic which milestone?
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Correct answer: D — His 100th career title
Djokovic was seeking his 100th career title and a record seventh Miami Open title.
How many Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 50
Amit Shah welcomed the surrender of 50 Naxalites in Bijapur.
Welcoming the Bijapur surrender on 30 March 2025, Amit Shah said Naxalism would become history in India after which date?
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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2026
Shah repeated the resolve that Naxalism would end after 31 March 2026.
Where did Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy launch the free fine rice (sanna biyyam) scheme on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Huzurnagar
The scheme was launched at a public meeting in Huzurnagar, Suryapet district, on Ugadi.
How much fine rice per person per month does Telangana's free fine rice scheme, launched on 30 March 2025, provide to eligible ration cardholders?
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Correct answer: C — 6 kg
The state supplies 6 kg of fine rice per person per month free through the PDS.
Consider the following statements about Telangana's fine rice scheme launched on 30 March 2025: 1. It is expected to cover over three crore people, nearly 85% of the state's population. 2. The CM said the scheme was introduced because the coarse rice supplied earlier was often not consumed and was resold. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
All India Radio reported coverage of over three crore people (about 85%), and the CM said coarse rice was rejected by beneficiaries and misused through resale.
Odisha's Antyodaya Gruha Yojana was launched on 30 March 2025 at Bhawanipatna in which district?
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Correct answer: A — Kalahandi
CM Mohan Charan Majhi launched the scheme at Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district.
What housing target did the Odisha government set under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana launched on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over 5 lakh houses in three years
The government aims to build over 5 lakh houses in three years.
Consider the following statements about Odisha's Antyodaya Gruha Yojana: 1. It targets low-income households not yet selected under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. 2. About 60,000 work orders were issued across the state on its launch day. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The New Indian Express described it as the housing scheme for low-income households not yet selected under PMAY-G; PTI and NIE reported about 60,000 work orders issued on launch day.
What theme for International Day of Yoga 2025 did PM Modi announce in Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Yoga for One Earth, One Health
The PM said the IDY 2025 theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Which institute under the Ministry of Ayush was entrusted with organising International Day of Yoga 2025 activities?
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Correct answer: D — Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) was entrusted with organising IDY 2025 activities.
In Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025, PM Modi mentioned a team called 'Somos India' promoting yoga and Ayurveda in which country?
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Correct answer: A — Chile
He spoke of Ayurveda's growing popularity in Chile and the 'Somos India' team there.
In which city did Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lead the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Junagadh
Mandaviya led the ride in Junagadh, from Girnar Gate to the Bhavnath Mahadev temple.