1 March 2025 Current Affairs

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  • Recently, which country has announced the launch of “Gold Card Visa”?
    A. India
    B. Canada
    C. China
    D. America ✅
    Explanation: The USA has recently announced the “Gold Card Visa,” designed to attract highly talented individuals and investors.

  • Recently, Muthoot Finance has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to open how many new branches?
    A. 112
    B. 115 ✅
    C. 123
    D. 135
    Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Muthoot Finance to open 115 new branches across India.

  • Recently, NAKSHA scheme initiative has been launched by which ministry?
    A. Ministry of External Affairs
    B. Ministry of Defense
    C. Ministry of Rural Development ✅
    D. Home Ministry
    Explanation: The Ministry of Rural Development has launched the NAKSHA scheme, aimed at improving rural infrastructure.

  • Where has the festival of Herath been celebrated with religious enthusiasm recently?
    A. Uttarakhand
    B. Mizoram
    C. Kashmir ✅
    D. Assam
    Explanation: Herath (Shivratri) is traditionally celebrated in Kashmir by the Kashmiri Pandit community.

  • Who has recently inaugurated ‘Jhumur Binandini’ at Sarusajai Stadium in Assam?
    A. President Droupadi Murmu
    B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ✅
    C. Home Minister Amit Shah
    D. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Jhumur Binandini’ in Assam, which showcases the state’s cultural heritage.

  • Recently, on which date was ‘World Protein Day’ celebrated?
    A. 24 February
    B. 25 February
    C. 26 February
    D. 27 February ✅
    Explanation: World Protein Day is observed every year on 27th February to raise awareness about the importance of protein in our diet.

  • According to a recent report, what percentage of rice and wheat production is being lost due to coal-based power plants in India?
    A. 10% ✅
    B. 18%
    C. 25%
    D. 30%
    Explanation: According to a report, pollution from coal-based power plants in India has resulted in about a 10% reduction in rice and wheat production.

  • In the plastic pollution ranking, India generates about ____ share of the total plastic waste generated worldwide.
    A. 5th ✅
    B. 6th
    C. 7th
    D. 8th
    Explanation: India ranks 5th in global plastic waste generation, which poses a serious environmental challenge.

  • Where has the 74th Foundation Day of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) been celebrated recently?
    A. Lucknow
    B. Gujarat
    C. New Delhi ✅
    D. Maharashtra
    Explanation: The 74th Foundation Day of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) was celebrated in New Delhi with the presence of officials from the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

  • Which bank has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force?
    A. Bank of Baroda
    B. Bank of Maharashtra
    C. Punjab National Bank ✅
    D. Canara Bank
    Explanation: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has recently signed an MoU with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to provide special banking services to ITBP personnel.

  • On which of the following dates is ‘National Science Day’ celebrated?
    A. 25 February
    B. 26 February
    C. 27 February
    D. 28 February ✅
    Explanation: National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28th February every year to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by C.V. Raman.

  • In which state was HIV self-testing implementation recently tested?
    A. Manipur
    B. Nagaland
    C. Mizoram ✅
    D. Telangana
    Explanation: Mizoram has tested HIV self-testing kits to allow individuals to check for HIV at home conveniently.

  • Where was the Heartfulness Lord Buddha Trination Tri-Services Motorcycle Campaign organized recently?
    A. Lumbini ✅
    B. Kushinagar
    C. Bodhgaya
    D. Sarnath
    Explanation: This campaign was organized in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, with the aim of promoting peace and spirituality.

  • At present, India is the _____ largest fish-producing country in the world.
    A. First
    B. Second ✅
    C. Third
    D. Fourth
    Explanation: India is currently the second-largest fish-producing country in the world, with significant contributions from both marine and inland fisheries.

  • The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed a draft policy to conduct two board examinations from which year?
    A. Year 2026 ✅
    B. Year 2027
    C. Year 2028
    D. Year 2030
    Explanation: CBSE has proposed to conduct two board exams a year starting from 2026, giving students more opportunities to improve their scores.

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