March 01, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

March 01, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. What is the primary issue associated with the ‘Pradhan Pati’ culture in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?

A) Women leaders prefer to delegate responsibilities to male relatives voluntarily
B) Male relatives unofficially take control of governance despite women being elected
C) Women elected representatives receive higher salaries than men in PRIs
D) It ensures better governance by involving family members in decision-making

Answer: B) Male relatives unofficially take control of governance despite women being elected

2. Which constitutional provision mandates a one-third reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions?

A) Article 243D
B) Article 370
C) Article 21
D) Article 51A

Answer: A) Article 243D

3. Which government initiative focuses on training and leadership development for elected women representatives in Panchayats?

A) Mission Shakti
B) Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)
C) Digital India Mission
D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Answer: B) Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)

4. What is the primary objective of the “Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)” scheme?

A) To provide direct subsidies to individual farmers
B) To enhance farmers’ income by improving market access and bargaining power
C) To eliminate the role of cooperatives in agriculture
D) To replace traditional farming methods with organic farming

Answer: B) To enhance farmers’ income by improving market access and bargaining power

5. Which organization is responsible for supporting the formation and promotion of FPOs in India?

A) NABARD
B) Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)
C) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
D) NITI Aayog

Answer: B) Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)

6. What is the maximum financial assistance provided to an FPO for management costs over three years under this scheme?

A) ₹5 lakh
B) ₹10 lakh
C) ₹18 lakh
D) ₹25 lakh

Answer: C) ₹18 lakh

7. What is the primary objective of the Ramsar Convention?

A) To promote urban development near wetland areas
B) To provide a framework for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands
C) To convert wetlands into agricultural land for food security
D) To regulate fisheries and marine trade globally

Answer: B) To provide a framework for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands

8. Which of the following Indian government initiatives aims to enhance wetland biodiversity, ecotourism, and local livelihoods?

A) Namami Gange
B) Amrit Dharohar Scheme
C) National Wildlife Action Plan
D) Coastal Regulation Zone Notification

Answer: B) Amrit Dharohar Scheme

9. According to the ICRIER-CIDE report, what is a major challenge in India’s digital economy despite high internet connectivity?

A) Lack of government support for digital infrastructure
B) Low user spending on digital services due to affordability and access issues
C) Complete absence of fintech adoption in India
D) Over-reliance on foreign digital platforms

Answer: B) Low user spending on digital services due to affordability and access issues

10. In which area does India lag according to the ICRIER-CIDE report?

A) Fintech adoption and digital payments
B) ICT services exports and market capitalization
C) AI infrastructure, Consumer IoT, and metaverse adoption
D) Start-up culture and unicorn valuations

Answer: C) AI infrastructure, Consumer IoT, and metaverse adoption

11. What is the primary objective of the Aditya-L1 mission?

A) To study Mars’ atmosphere and climate
B) To observe and analyze solar atmosphere and space weather dynamics
C) To explore the outer edges of the Milky Way galaxy
D) To study the surface of Venus

Answer: B) To observe and analyze solar atmosphere and space weather dynamics

12. Why was Aditya-L1 placed at the Lagrange Point 1 (L1)?

A) To avoid Earth’s gravitational pull completely
B) To enable continuous observation of the Sun without atmospheric interference
C) To study asteroids in the Kuiper Belt
D) To observe the Moon’s surface from a stable point

Answer: B) To enable continuous observation of the Sun without atmospheric interference

13. Why is National Science Day celebrated on February 28 in India?

A) To mark the launch of India’s first satellite
B) To commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman
C) To honor Indian scientists who won the Nobel Prize in Physics
D) To celebrate the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Answer: B) To commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman

14. What is the projected year by which India is expected to surpass the United States in scientific publications?

A) 2027
B) 2029
C) 2035
D) 2040

Answer: B) 2029

15. Which of the following conditions is required for the process of petrification to occur?

A) High oxygen levels and dry environment
B) Exposure to strong acids and high temperatures
C) Burial under sediment with exposure to mineral-rich water over time
D) Rapid decay in an open environment

Answer: C) Burial under sediment with exposure to mineral-rich water over time

16. What type of fossil is formed when minerals replace tree tissues while preserving the original structure?

A) Coprolites
B) Amber-Preserved Fossils
C) Petrified Wood
D) Mummified Fossils

Answer: C) Petrified Wood

17. What is the primary objective of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)?

A) To limit oil and gas exploration to government-selected areas
B) To provide companies with flexibility in selecting exploration areas and boost hydrocarbon exploration
C) To completely replace traditional energy sources with renewable energy
D) To ban private sector involvement in hydrocarbon exploration

Answer: B) To provide companies with flexibility in selecting exploration areas and boost hydrocarbon exploration

18. Why is the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve considered ecologically important?

A) It is a major site for deep-sea mining operations
B) It has one of the largest deserts in India
C) It supports rich marine biodiversity, protects coastlines, and sustains fisheries
D) It is the only place in India where petroleum is naturally found

Answer: C) It supports rich marine biodiversity, protects coastlines, and sustains fisheries

19. What is the primary focus of the Jahan-e-Khusrau festival?

A) Celebration of Indian classical dance forms
B) Promotion of Persian and Mughal architecture
C) Celebration of Sufi music, poetry, and dance
D) Exhibition of medieval Indian manuscripts

Answer: C) Celebration of Sufi music, poetry, and dance

20. Which Sufi saint was Amir Khusrau a devoted disciple of?

A) Baba Farid
B) Nizamuddin Auliya
C) Moinuddin Chishti
D) Shah Waliullah

Answer: B) Nizamuddin Auliya