Daily Current Affairs Quiz March 3, 2025
Daily Current Affairs Quiz
The following multiple-choice questions are designed to test knowledge of recent developments in various fields including international relations, government initiatives, environmental policies, and global economic trends.
1. Consider the following statements regarding India’s engagement with the Global South:
India hosted the Voice of Global South Summit for the first time in November 2023.
The Global South plays a significant role in India’s “multidirectional alignment” strategy.
Induction of the African Union into the G20 was advocated by India as part of its Global South outreach.
Relations with the Global South help offset China’s increasing influence in developing regions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. With reference to the Digital Agriculture Mission approved in 2024, consider the following statements:
It has been approved with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore.
The Agristack project consists of two foundational registries maintained by the Union Government.
It aims to create a comprehensive soil fertility and profile map of the country.
The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is one of its core components to enable virtual trading.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Recently seen in news, the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation:
a) Was finalized by the UN General Assembly in January 2025
b) Had its Terms of Reference approved by the UN General Assembly in December 2024
c) Will be implemented starting from February 2025 after final approval
d) Has been rejected by developing nations due to concerns over sovereignty
4. According to the UNCTAD Global Trade Update published in December 2024, which of the following statements is correct?
a) Global trade decreased by 3.3% in 2024 due to geopolitical tensions
b) Services trade growth outpaced goods trade growth in 2024
c) Developing economies led global trade growth in the third quarter of 2024
d) ICT and apparel sectors experienced contractions of approximately 14% in 2024
5. With reference to “White Category” industries in India, consider the following statements:
Industries with a Pollution Index score above 20 fall under this category.
They require simplified pollution control permits from State Pollution Control Boards.
Wind and solar power projects are examples of industries in this category.
The categorization was established by the Central Pollution Control Board in 2016.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. The Annapurti Grain ATM, recently launched in Odisha, has which of the following features?
a) Provides access only to state residents with special digital cards
b) Requires manual verification instead of biometric authentication
c) Can dispense up to 50 kilograms of grain in five minutes, 24 hours a day
d) Is designed exclusively for distribution of wheat under the food security program
7. Consider the following statements about Jan Poshan Kendras:
The initiative aims to convert approximately 100,000 Fair Price Shops into Poshan Kendras within three years.
The pilot project was launched in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.
These kendras will allocate 75% of their space for storing nutrition products.
Financial support for these kendras will be provided through NABARD.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 and 4 only
8. According to recent market projections for 2025, the global lithium market is expected to:
a) Continue experiencing significant oversupply due to new production capacity
b) Shift from a surplus to a deficit position by the end of 2025
c) See declining demand due to slower electric vehicle adoption rates
d) Experience supply constraints primarily in Asia-Pacific markets
9. With reference to renewable energy in India, which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
a) International Solar Alliance – Headquartered in Gurugram
b) Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure – Initiated by India at UN Climate Action Summit
c) Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana – Aimed at installing rooftop solar panels for 10 million households
d) Green Hydrogen Mission – Target of 15 GW capacity by 2030
10. Consider the following statements about Ramsar sites in India:
Ramsar sites are designated under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance.
India has designated more Ramsar sites than any other country in South Asia.
Keoladeo National Park was the first Ramsar site designated in India.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry for management of Ramsar sites in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
a) 1 and 3 only
b) Had its Terms of Reference approved by the UN General Assembly in December 2024
b) Services trade growth outpaced goods trade growth in 2024
b) 3 and 4 only
c) Can dispense up to 50 kilograms of grain in five minutes, 24 hours a day
a) 1 only
b) Shift from a surplus to a deficit position by the end of 2025
d) Green Hydrogen Mission – Target of 15 GW capacity by 2030
a) 1 and 3 only