1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 15th 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 15th March 2025.
1. Which entity partnered with Xiaomi India to pre-install its app store on devices sold in India?
Correct answer: Indus Appstore.
• Indus Appstore is owned by Walmart-backed PhonePe.
• Xiaomi replaced its GetApps store with Indus Appstore.
• This collaboration challenges Google Play Store by offering an alternative app marketplace.
2. Which letter replaced the Indian Rupee symbol (₹) in the Tamil Nadu state budget logo for FY 2025-26?
Correct answer: ‘ரூ’.
• This change highlights Tamil linguistic pride and identity.
• The directive was led by Chief Minister M K Stalin.
• It aligns with Tamil Nadu’s stance against Hindi imposition and the NEP.
3. Which major government initiative recorded 10 lakh rooftop solar installations by 10th March 2025?
Correct answer: PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY).
• Launched on 13th February 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Aims to solarize 1 crore households by 2026-27.
• 3 GW of solar capacity is already installed, targeting 30 GW by 2027.
4. How many loan applications were received under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana by 10th March 2025?
Correct answer: 10 lakh.
• Out of these, 1.58 lakh have been sanctioned, and 1.28 lakh disbursed.
• ₹4,770 crore disbursed to 6.13 lakh beneficiaries in total.
• Focused on reducing electricity costs and boosting clean energy adoption.
5. Which is a key objective behind India’s first-ever auction of Exploration Licences (ELs)?
Correct answer: Reducing import dependency and unlocking deep-seated minerals.
• The Ministry of Mines collaborated with the Government of Goa for the launch.
• Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy and CM of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant presided over the event.
• Encourages private sector participation to expand critical mineral exploration.
6. Which pair of officials co-chaired the 1st Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and Chile?
Correct answer: Ajeet Kumar Sahu & Gabriel Layseca.
• Sahu is Joint Secretary (IC), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, India.
• Layseca is Director, Dept. of International Affairs, ODEPA, Chile.
• The meeting was held virtually to strengthen agricultural cooperation between the two nations.
7. In which city was the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) held from March 10-21, 2025?
Correct answer: New York.
• Led by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi.
• India promoted a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.
• Emphasized its commitment to gender equality and inclusive development.
8. Which two researchers received the 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award for pioneering work in Reinforcement Learning?
Correct answer: Andrew G. Barto & Richard S. Sutton.
• Their work underpins core aspects of modern AI and machine learning.
• Reinforcement Learning techniques are used in robotics, gaming, and predictive models.
• Often referred to as the “Nobel Prize in Computing.”
9. In which region was the India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise ‘Bongosagar 2025’ conducted?
Correct answer: Bay of Bengal.
• The exercise included a Coordinated Patrol to enhance interoperability.
• Focuses on maritime security challenges and collaborative response.
• Strengthens bilateral defence ties between India and Bangladesh.
10. World Consumer Rights Day is observed on which date each year?
Correct answer: 15th March.
• Inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 address on consumer rights.
• Formally recognized by the global consumer movement in 1983.
• Mobilizes action and awareness on key consumer issues worldwide.
