Current Affairs Quiz - March 2025
1. Which ministry has launched the One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP)?
[A] Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Commerce
[D] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Commerce
[D] Ministry of Defence
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched the One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP). ONOP aims to standardize port operations across India’s major ports. The initiative removes inconsistencies in documentation, reduces inefficiencies, lowers costs, and minimizes delays. The Ministry reduced container operation documents by 33%, from 143 to 96. Bulk cargo documents were cut by 29%, from 150 to 106.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched the One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP). ONOP aims to standardize port operations across India’s major ports. The initiative removes inconsistencies in documentation, reduces inefficiencies, lowers costs, and minimizes delays. The Ministry reduced container operation documents by 33%, from 143 to 96. Bulk cargo documents were cut by 29%, from 150 to 106.
2. Pandoh Dam, which was seen in news, is located in which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Due to heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) opened the spillway gates of Pandoh Dam as a precautionary measure. Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam located in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. It is built on the Beas River and primarily serves hydroelectric power generation. The dam is a concrete gravity structure, standing 76 meters (249 feet) tall.
Due to heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) opened the spillway gates of Pandoh Dam as a precautionary measure. Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam located in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. It is built on the Beas River and primarily serves hydroelectric power generation. The dam is a concrete gravity structure, standing 76 meters (249 feet) tall.
3. What kind of disease is Neonatal Sepsis that was recently seen in news?
[A] Respiratory disease
[B] Blood infection
[C] A genetic disorder
[D] A skin infection in newborns
[B] Blood infection
[C] A genetic disorder
[D] A skin infection in newborns
Correct Answer: B [Blood infection]
Notes:
A Lancet Global Health study found that over a third of newborns with sepsis could die. Neonatal sepsis is a blood infection in infants under 90 days old, caused by bacteria like E. coli, Listeria, and Streptococcus. It is classified into early-onset (within 72 hours) and late-onset (after 3 days). Symptoms include temperature changes, breathing issues, and diarrhea. Treatment involves intravenous antibiotics in hospitals. Neonatal sepsis causes 5,50,000 deaths globally yearly, with India accounting for nearly one-fourth of these deaths.
A Lancet Global Health study found that over a third of newborns with sepsis could die. Neonatal sepsis is a blood infection in infants under 90 days old, caused by bacteria like E. coli, Listeria, and Streptococcus. It is classified into early-onset (within 72 hours) and late-onset (after 3 days). Symptoms include temperature changes, breathing issues, and diarrhea. Treatment involves intravenous antibiotics in hospitals. Neonatal sepsis causes 5,50,000 deaths globally yearly, with India accounting for nearly one-fourth of these deaths.
4. India’s first World Peace Center has been inaugurated in which city?
[A] Pune
[B] Gurugram
[C] Chandigarh
[D] New Delhi
[B] Gurugram
[C] Chandigarh
[D] New Delhi
Correct Answer: B [Gurugram]
Notes:
India’s first World Peace Center was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana by former President Ram Nath Kovind and other dignitaries. Established by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti under the guidance of Jain Acharya Lokesh. The center aims to promote peace, harmony, and spiritual consciousness globally. It will spread the ideals of Bhagwan Mahavir, Lord Buddha, and Guru Nanak. The center will have a global impact, influencing platforms like the United Nations and World Parliament of Religions.
India’s first World Peace Center was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana by former President Ram Nath Kovind and other dignitaries. Established by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti under the guidance of Jain Acharya Lokesh. The center aims to promote peace, harmony, and spiritual consciousness globally. It will spread the ideals of Bhagwan Mahavir, Lord Buddha, and Guru Nanak. The center will have a global impact, influencing platforms like the United Nations and World Parliament of Religions.
5. Which ministry has announced the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) initiative?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Evironment
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Evironment
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs announced the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3). It is a global alliance promoting city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships. The announcement was made at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Jaipur. C-3 aims to boost resource efficiency and support a low-carbon economy. It will enhance cooperation among policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers. The initiative focuses on building a sustainable future through circular economy principles.
The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs announced the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3). It is a global alliance promoting city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships. The announcement was made at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Jaipur. C-3 aims to boost resource efficiency and support a low-carbon economy. It will enhance cooperation among policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers. The initiative focuses on building a sustainable future through circular economy principles.
6. Who won the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025?
[A] Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin
[B] Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten
[C] Matthew Ebden and Jamie Murray
[D] John Peers and Henry Patten
[B] Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten
[C] Matthew Ebden and Jamie Murray
[D] John Peers and Henry Patten
Correct Answer: A [Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin ]
Notes:
Yuki Bhambri (India) and Alexei Popyrin (Australia) won the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025. It was their first ATP 500 doubles title. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) won the singles title. The Dubai Open, an ATP 500 event, had a prize pool of $3,237,670. It was held from 24 February to 1 March 2025 in Dubai, UAE.
Yuki Bhambri (India) and Alexei Popyrin (Australia) won the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025. It was their first ATP 500 doubles title. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) won the singles title. The Dubai Open, an ATP 500 event, had a prize pool of $3,237,670. It was held from 24 February to 1 March 2025 in Dubai, UAE.
7. Which day is observed as National Safety Day every year?
[A] March 3
[B] March 4
[C] March 5
[D] March 6
[B] March 4
[C] March 5
[D] March 6
Correct Answer: B [March 4]
Notes:
National Safety Day is celebrated in India on March 4 to promote safety, health, and environmental well-being. It was launched in 1971 by the National Safety Council of India (NSC) to raise awareness and reduce accidents. The event has expanded into National Safety Week (March 4-10) with campaigns and safety activities. The 54th National Safety Day (2025) theme is “Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat”, emphasizing safety’s role in India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
National Safety Day is celebrated in India on March 4 to promote safety, health, and environmental well-being. It was launched in 1971 by the National Safety Council of India (NSC) to raise awareness and reduce accidents. The event has expanded into National Safety Week (March 4-10) with campaigns and safety activities. The 54th National Safety Day (2025) theme is “Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat”, emphasizing safety’s role in India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
8. Which organization has launched a new AI assistant called Dragon Copilot for healthcare?
[A] Amazon
[B] Google
[C] Microsoft
[D] Meta
[B] Google
[C] Microsoft
[D] Meta
Correct Answer: C [Microsoft]
Notes:
Microsoft has launched a new AI assistant called Dragon Copilot for healthcare. It is part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare and helps doctors with clinical documentation. It transcribes clinical notes, drafts paperwork, and searches medical sources. It integrates with Dragon Medical One (DMO) and DAX for speech recognition. It allows voice-to-text transcription, AI-generated notes, and medical searches. It automates tasks like referral letters, visit summaries, and clinical evidence documentation.
Microsoft has launched a new AI assistant called Dragon Copilot for healthcare. It is part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare and helps doctors with clinical documentation. It transcribes clinical notes, drafts paperwork, and searches medical sources. It integrates with Dragon Medical One (DMO) and DAX for speech recognition. It allows voice-to-text transcription, AI-generated notes, and medical searches. It automates tasks like referral letters, visit summaries, and clinical evidence documentation.
9. Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits which country recently?
[A] Australia
[B] India
[C] Cuba
[D] Japan
[B] India
[C] Cuba
[D] Japan
Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits Australia recently and it brings heavy rain and winds. It is strengthening as it nears southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. Warmer coastal waters and low wind shear have intensified the cyclone. Cyclones are large air masses rotating around a low-pressure center.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits Australia recently and it brings heavy rain and winds. It is strengthening as it nears southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. Warmer coastal waters and low wind shear have intensified the cyclone. Cyclones are large air masses rotating around a low-pressure center.
10. A mysterious ‘Crying disease’ has been reported in which country recently?
[A] Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
[B] Indonesia
[C] Uganda
[D] Kenya
[B] Indonesia
[C] Uganda
[D] Kenya
Correct Answer: A [Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ]
Notes:
A mysterious crying disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has caused over 60 deaths and infected more than 1,096 people in Western Congo. The disease was first identified in three children who ate bat and has spread rapidly. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, internal bleeding, diarrhea, body ache, intense thirst, joint pain, incessant crying, nose bleeding, and vomiting blood. The disease can kill within 48 hours, raising serious concerns. Tests ruled out Ebola, dengue, Marburg, and yellow fever, but the exact cause remains unknown. WHO is investigating whether it is an infection or a toxic agent.
A mysterious crying disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has caused over 60 deaths and infected more than 1,096 people in Western Congo. The disease was first identified in three children who ate bat and has spread rapidly. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, internal bleeding, diarrhea, body ache, intense thirst, joint pain, incessant crying, nose bleeding, and vomiting blood. The disease can kill within 48 hours, raising serious concerns. Tests ruled out Ebola, dengue, Marburg, and yellow fever, but the exact cause remains unknown. WHO is investigating whether it is an infection or a toxic agent.