March 10, 2025 Current Affairs (English)
March 10, 2025 Current Affairs (English)
1. India is the largest producer and exporter of spices, but its share in the global seasoning market is only:
A) 0.7%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 15%
Answer: A) 0.7%
2. Which of the following countries holds the largest share in the global seasoning market?
A) India
B) China
C) USA
D) Vietnam
Answer: B) China
3. Which scheme was launched by the Spices Board of India to boost spice exports and improve cardamom productivity?
A) SPICED Scheme
B) PM-KISAN
C) Spice Boost Initiative
D) National Horticulture Mission
Answer: A) SPICED Scheme
4. What is the main purpose of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve proposed by the U.S. government?
A) To use Bitcoin for daily transactions
B) To sell Bitcoin and generate revenue for the government
C) To enhance economic stability, hedge against inflation, and integrate digital assets into the financial system
D) To replace the U.S. dollar with Bitcoin
Answer: C) To enhance economic stability, hedge against inflation, and integrate digital assets into the financial system
5. Where does the U.S. government primarily source the cryptocurrencies for its Bitcoin Strategic Reserve?
A) Seize cryptocurrencies from criminal activities
B) Direct purchases from crypto exchanges
C) Mining its own Bitcoin
D) Donations from private investors
Answer: A) Seize cryptocurrencies from criminal activities
6. Which country has officially adopted Bitcoin as legal tender and created a crypto reserve?
A) United States
B) El Salvador
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: B) El Salvador
7. What technology was used to facilitate the birth of the purebred Ongole calf at the Livestock Research Station, LAM Farm, Guntur?
A) Artificial Insemination
B) IVF-embryo transfer technology
C) Natural Mating
D) Cloning
Answer: B) IVF-embryo transfer technology
8. Why are Ongole cattle highly sought after worldwide?
A) They produce the highest milk yield among Indian breeds.
B) They are resistant to diseases like foot and mouth disease and mad cow disease.
C) They mature faster than any other cattle breed.
D) They are mainly used for dairy farming in India.
Answer: B) They are resistant to diseases like foot and mouth disease and mad cow disease.
9. Which state in India has the highest number of tigers as per the 5th Cycle of All India Tiger Estimation 2022?
A) Karnataka
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Uttarakhand
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
10. Which lake in Madhav National Park was declared a Ramsar site in July 2022?
A) Madhav Sagar
B) Sakhya Sagar
C) Bhojtal Lake
D) Sind Lake
Answer: B) Sakhya Sagar
11. Under which law are Tiger Reserves notified by State Governments based on the advice of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)?
A) Environment Protection Act, 1986
B) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
C) Indian Forest Act, 1927
D) Biodiversity Act, 2002
Answer: B) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
12. Why are seagrass meadows considered crucial for marine ecosystems?
A) They grow in deep ocean trenches.
B) They capture carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests and support marine biodiversity.
C) They have no significant ecological role but help in tourism.
D) They are a type of seaweed used for human consumption.
Answer: B) They capture carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests and support marine biodiversity.
13. Which of the following regions in India is NOT a major habitat for seagrass?
A) Gulf of Mannar
B) Sundarbans
C) Palk Bay
D) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Answer: B) Sundarbans
14. What is the primary objective of the modified Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme announced by the Government of India?
A) To increase sugar production in India
B) To help Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs) convert their ethanol plants into multi-feedstock units
C) To ban the use of sugarcane for ethanol production
D) To reduce sugarcane farming in India
Answer: B) To help Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs) convert their ethanol plants into multi-feedstock units
15. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the modified Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme?
A) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
B) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
C) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
D) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Answer: C) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
16. What is the primary objective of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)?
A) To finance renewable energy projects worldwide.
B) To provide financial assistance to developing nations suffering economic and non-economic losses due to climate change.
C) To fund developed nations in their efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
D) To support fossil fuel-based economies in transitioning to cleaner energy.
Answer: B) To provide financial assistance to developing nations suffering economic and non-economic losses due to climate change.
17. Which international organization is currently serving as the interim trustee of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)?
A) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
B) World Bank
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Answer: B) World Bank
18. Which principle in climate finance states that countries responsible for higher emissions should contribute more to climate finance?
A) Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC)
B) Sustainable Development Principle
C) Polluter Pays Principle
D) Precautionary Principle
Answer: C) Polluter Pays Principle
19. Under which section of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 can punishment be imposed for false or misleading advertisements that harm consumer interests?
A) Section 35
B) Section 89
C) Section 25
D) Section 50
Answer: B) Section 89
20. Which regulatory body was established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to regulate misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices?
A) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
B) Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
C) Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)
D) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Answer: B) Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
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