1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 22nd 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.
3. Before taking the quiz, please review the article, Daily Current Affairs Today 22nd March 2025.
1. Who was elected as the first female and African President of the IOC in 2025?
• Kirsty Coventry made history as the first female and African IOC President in 130 years.
• She secured a decisive victory with 49 votes out of 97 total votes.
• Her appointment highlights progress in global sports inclusivity.
2. How many votes did Kirsty Coventry secure out of 97?
• Out of 97 votes cast, Kirsty Coventry received 49 votes, indicating strong support.
• Her competitors were Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. (28 votes) and Sebastian Coe (8 votes).
• This landmark result underscores a shift toward diverse sports leadership.
3. On which day in 2025 did the Delhi Health Minister launch six mobile dental clinics?
• These mobile clinics were launched on World Oral Health Day, March 20, 2025.
• The initiative was in collaboration with the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS).
• They provide free dental check-ups and modern treatments for underserved communities.
4. Who co-authored the book ‘March of Glory’ celebrating India’s 1975 Hockey World Cup victory?
• The book details India’s path to victory in the 1975 Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.
• It features firsthand player quotes, match analyses, and over 250 rare photographs.
• Launched on March 18, 2025, it highlights the enduring legacy of Indian hockey.
5. Which hydrologist won the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize for groundbreaking flood risk analysis?
• Günter Blöschl is a professor at the Vienna University of Technology.
• He established a global flood risk database linking climate change to higher flood frequencies.
• His work has significantly enhanced flood prediction and community preparedness.
6. Which Indian film superstar was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the UK Government at the House of Commons?
• Chiranjeevi was honored by the UK think tank Bridge India for his contributions to cinema.
• The award ceremony took place at the House of Commons, UK Parliament.
• His philanthropic work and cultural impact were key factors in his recognition.
7. Which renowned sculptor, at 100 years of age, is currently crafting a Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar statue for Chaityabhoomi?
• Ram Sutar is best known for designing the Statue of Unity.
• Despite being 100 years old, he remains active in major sculptural projects.
• His accolades include the Padma Shri (1999) and Padma Bhushan (2016).
8. Which microprocessor developed by ISRO is backward compatible with Vikram 1601?
• Vikram 3201 is a 32-bit processor qualified for space missions.
• It supports floating-point arithmetic and was tested on the PSLV-C60 mission.
• The design enhances computational capacity while maintaining backward compatibility.
9. Kalpana 3201, another ISRO-developed microprocessor, is based on which RISC architecture?
• Kalpana 3201 follows the SPARC V8 RISC architecture.
• It also complies with the IEEE 1754 Instruction Set Architecture (ISA).
• This design supports open-source software and enables high-speed operations in space.
10. What is the 2025 theme for World Water Day, as proposed by IGRAC?
• World Water Day is observed on March 22 each year to highlight freshwater importance.
• The 2025 theme, “Glacier Preservation,” addresses the impact of climate change on glaciers.
• Protecting these resources is crucial for long-term water availability worldwide.
