1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 5th March 2025, is designed to test your knowledge and provide an assessment tool.
2. Each question is followed by 4 options. Select the most appropriate option for each question.
1. What is the main focus of the new services launched by INCOIS on its 26th Foundation Day?
Correct answer: Hilsa Fishing Advisories. INCOIS launched services to support fisheries with Hilsa fishing advisories.
2. Where was India’s first World Peace Center inaugurated?
Correct answer: Gurugram. The World Peace Center was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana.
3. What is the purpose of the Vantara center inaugurated by PM Modi?
Correct answer: Animal Rescue and Conservation. Vantara is a state-of-the-art animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation center.
4. What is the total budget presented by the Jharkhand government for FY 2025-26?
Correct answer: ₹1.45 lakh crore. The Jharkhand government presented a budget of ₹1.45 lakh crore for FY 2025-26.
5. Who was sworn in as the President of Uruguay on March 1, 2025?
Correct answer: Yamandú Orsi. He was sworn in as Uruguay’s President, bringing the Broad Front coalition back to power.
6. What percentage of ₹2000 notes have returned to the banking system according to RBI?
Correct answer: 98.18%. As per RBI, 98.18% of ₹2000 notes have returned to the banking system.
7. What major discovery was made by India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission?
Correct answer: First Image of a Solar Flare ‘Kernel’. Aditya-L1 captured the first-ever image of a solar flare ‘kernel’.
8. When is International Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day observed?
Correct answer: March 5. This day is observed annually to promote awareness about disarmament.
9. Who was appointed as the Chairman of CII Delhi for 2025-26?
Correct answer: Rikant Pittie. He is the first unicorn co-founder to be appointed as CII Delhi Chairman.
10. Which organization operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and launched two new services on its 26th Foundation Day?
Correct answer: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). It launched new services related to Hilsa fishing advisories.
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