1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 13th 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 13th March 2025.
1. Which organization launched the SheTrades India Hub?
Correct answer: Federation of Indian Export Organisations.
• FIEO launched SheTrades India Hub as part of a global initiative.
• It is supported by the UK Government’s SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme.
• This makes India the host of the 20th SheTrades Hub worldwide.
2. What is the primary purpose of Assam’s first satellite ‘ASSAMSAT’?
Correct answer: Governance and development.
• The satellite will assist in better socio-economic initiatives.
• It will help in agriculture, disaster management, and border security.
• The initiative was announced during the Assam Budget 2025-26.
3. Who has been appointed as the next CEO of Nissan Motor Co.?
Correct answer: Ivan Espinosa.
• Espinosa, Nissan’s Chief Planning Officer, will take over as CEO on April 1, 2025.
• He has been with the company since 2003.
• He succeeds Makoto Uchida, who is stepping down.
4. Which award will be conferred upon Indian PM Narendra Modi by Mauritius?
Correct answer: Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean.
• This is Mauritius’ highest civilian award.
• Modi is the first Indian to receive this honor.
• It recognizes his contributions to India-Mauritius relations.
5. Where is the Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) being developed under a new MoU?
Correct answer: Varanasi.
• The MoU was signed between NHLML and IWAI.
• The initiative aims to improve logistics infrastructure.
• Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Sarbananda Sonowal were present.
6. Which two countries are participating in the ‘Bangosagar’ naval exercise?
Correct answer: India and Bangladesh.
• The 4th edition of Bangosagar is being conducted in the Bay of Bengal.
• The joint exercise enhances maritime security cooperation.
• It runs alongside the 6th Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT).
7. Which insurance company launched the ‘SheTARA’ campaign in Tamil Nadu?
Correct answer: Star Health Insurance.
• The campaign promotes preventive healthcare for women.
• Over 40+ health camps are being organized.
• It focuses on screenings for thyroid, hemoglobin, and bone health.
8. Who among the following has recently joined Reliance Industries as an advisor?
Correct answer: MK Jain.
• MK Jain is the former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• He will serve as an advisor to Reliance Industries.
• He previously led an RBI advisory committee evaluating banking applications.
9. What is the name of the legendary musician from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams who recently passed away?
Correct answer: Garimella Balakrishna Prasad.
• He was a renowned classical and devotional music composer.
• He played a key role in popularizing Annamacharya kirtans.
• He passed away at the age of 76 in Tirupati.
10. Which historic cricket match will be played in March 2027 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Correct answer: Australia vs England 150th Anniversary Test.
• It is a special day-night Test match with a pink ball.
• It commemorates 150 years since the first-ever Test match.
• The match will take place from March 11 to March 15, 2027.
