Current Affairs Quiz 29th March 2025
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1. Which institution signed a $150 million loan agreement with Shriram Finance to support MSMEs and EV financing in India?
- The ADB signed a $150 million deal with Shriram Finance.
- The goal is to support MSMEs, especially women-led ones, and promote EV financing.
- This move targets underserved regions to enhance financial inclusion.
2. Which Indian bank became the first to offer 24/7 programmable USD clearing using Kinexys by J.P. Morgan?
- Axis Bank launched 24/7 near-real-time USD clearing services for corporates.
- It uses Kinexys Digital Payments built on blockchain technology.
- This enhances cross-border payment certainty and programmable transaction features.
3. Which cooperative initiative was introduced to rival ride-hailing services like Ola and Uber?
- ‘Sahkar’ is a cooperative taxi service initiative launched by Amit Shah.
- It aims to empower drivers through ownership and profit-sharing.
- This supports the ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ cooperative reform initiative.
4. Which bank partnered with New India Assurance to distribute insurance through its network?
- Bank of India will offer general insurance via New India Assurance.
- Its vast 5,200-branch network enables wider access.
- The collaboration focuses on expanding affordable insurance coverage.
5. What was India’s total tea export volume in 2024, making it the world’s second-largest exporter?
- India exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024.
- This is a rise from 231 Mkg in 2023.
- India overtook Sri Lanka to become the second-largest exporter, after Kenya.
6. Who inaugurated Techkriti 2025 at IIT Kanpur, highlighting modernization in defence technology?
- CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated Asia’s largest tech fest, Techkriti 2025.
- He emphasized AI, cybersecurity, and quantum tech for military modernization.
- The Defence Expo featured autonomous drones and indigenous innovations.
7. Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of Hitachi Cash Management Services effective April 1, 2025?
- Yusuf Pachmariwala will take over from Anup Neogi as MD & CEO.
- He assumes charge on April 1, 2025.
- The company is a subsidiary of Hitachi Payment Services.
8. Which scheme has Bank of Baroda launched to financially support meritorious students?
- The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme provides educational loans.
- It ensures financial aid for students pursuing higher education.
- The scheme is a central government initiative.
9. What is the total cost of MoD’s new contracts for Nag missile systems and light vehicles?
- The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹2,500 crore.
- It includes NAMIS and 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces.
- Procurement falls under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
10. Which Indian woman became the first to enter the world’s top 10 richest women list in 2025?
- Roshni Nadar ranked 5th in Hurun Global Rich List 2025.
- She inherited a 47% stake in HCL Technologies.
- Her net worth is valued at ₹3.5 lakh crore (~US$40 billion).
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