1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 23rd 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. Who inaugurated the PRABHAAV Factbook and Bharat Startup Challenge? Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Piyush Goyal
Dharmendra Pradhan
Correct answer: Piyush Goyal. The initiative aims to showcase India’s innovation, and over 3,000 startups are expected to benefit.
2. What is the primary objective of the ‘One Plate, One Bag’ campaign during Maha Kumbh 2025? Plastic-free religious events
Boost steel utensil sales
Enhance food distribution logistics
Curb food wastage
Correct answer: Plastic-free religious events. The initiative is estimated to reduce over 300 tons of single-use plastic at the Kumbh site.
3. Where has the world’s first Mahamrityunjaya Yantra been installed? Tapovan Ashram, Prayagraj
Shantikunj, Haridwar
Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi
Mahakal Temple, Ujjain
Correct answer: Tapovan Ashram, Prayagraj. Designed using sacred geometry, it’s the first spiritual yantra of its kind globally.
4. Which newly inaugurated museum in Vadnagar is expected to boost heritage tourism? Archaeological Experiential Museum
Indian Civilization Archive
Ancient Heritage Pavilion
Gujarat Cultural Gallery
Correct answer: Archaeological Experiential Museum. It offers immersive exhibits from 2000 years of Vadnagar’s history.
5. What is the new name of Shriram Housing Finance? Truhome Finance
Shriram Truhome
Shriram Urban Finance
HomeFirst by Shriram
Correct answer: Truhome Finance. The rebranding aligns with Shriram Group’s strategic move to enhance retail housing loan outreach.
6. According to FICCI, what is India’s projected GDP growth for FY 2024–25? 6.0%
6.2%
6.4%
6.6%
Correct answer: 6.4%. FICCI’s latest forecast is based on improved manufacturing, private capex, and easing inflationary pressure.
7. Which Indian R&D body tied up with IIT Bombay for 6G optical chipsets? C-DOT
DRDO
BharatNet
NIC
Correct answer: C-DOT. The partnership aims to create indigenous 6G solutions; India targets early 6G rollout by 2030.
8. Who became the latest Supreme Court judge on 16th January 2025? Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran
Justice Aravind Kumar
Justice Bela Trivedi
Justice Vikram Nath
Correct answer: Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran. With his elevation, SC strength stands at 34, the sanctioned maximum.
9. What is the approved budget for ISRO’s new launchpad in Sriharikota? ₹3,250 crore
₹3,720 crore
₹3,985 crore
₹4,300 crore
Correct answer: ₹3,985 crore. The pad is designed to support increased launch frequency and reusable rocket tech.
10. Which brand has PV Sindhu signed a 3-year endorsement deal with in 2025? Under Armour
PUMA
Yonex
Asics
Correct answer: PUMA. The ₹12 crore deal emphasizes women’s sports and fitness across India.
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