March 12, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

March 12, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. Which ethical theory in international relations emphasizes cooperation, democratic values, and institutions to promote a more ethical global order?

A) Realism
B) Liberalism
C) Constructivism
D) Just War Theory

Answer: B) Liberalism

2. What is the key principle of India’s “No First Use” (NFU) nuclear doctrine?

A) India will use nuclear weapons preemptively if threatened.
B) India will use nuclear weapons only for offensive operations.
C) India will not use nuclear weapons unless attacked by nuclear weapons first.
D) India supports the abolition of all nuclear weapons worldwide.

Answer: C) India will not use nuclear weapons unless attacked by nuclear weapons first.

3. Which international ethical framework aims to establish moral guidelines for war, including rules on justification, conduct, and post-war justice?

A) Cosmopolitanism
B) Just War Theory
C) Utilitarianism
D) Deontological Ethics

Answer: B) Just War Theory

4. In which year was the Sahitya Akademi established?

A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1954
D) 1962

Answer: C) 1954

5. How many languages does the Sahitya Akademi recognize for its awards and activities?

A) 18
B) 22
C) 24
D) 25

Answer: C) 24 (Includes 22 scheduled languages, English, and Rajasthani)

6. What is the prize money awarded to Sahitya Akademi Award winners?

A) ₹50,000
B) ₹75,000
C) ₹1 lakh
D) ₹2 lakh

Answer: C) ₹1 lakh

7. Which statutory body is responsible for regulating and promoting rubber production in India?

A) Indian Rubber Council
B) Rubber Development Authority
C) The Rubber Board
D) Ministry of Agriculture

Answer: C) The Rubber Board

8. What is the primary purpose of geo-mapping rubber plantations in Kerala?

A) To enhance rubber tree growth
B) To align with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and certify natural rubber
C) To increase natural rubber imports
D) To replace natural rubber with synthetic alternatives

Answer: B) To align with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and certify natural rubber

9. Which country is the largest producer of natural rubber globally?

A) India
B) Indonesia
C) Thailand
D) Malaysia

Answer: C) Thailand

10. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a subsidiary body of which United Nations organization?

A) UN General Assembly
B) UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
C) UN Security Council
D) UN Human Rights Council

Answer: B) UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

11. What is the main focus of the 69th session of the CSW in 2025?

A) Reviewing the progress of the Beijing Declaration and its impact on achieving the 2030 SDGs
B) Addressing military conflicts and their effects on global trade
C) Promoting space exploration and women’s involvement in astronomy
D) Developing new artificial intelligence policies for global organizations

Answer: A) Reviewing the progress of the Beijing Declaration and its impact on achieving the 2030 SDGs

12. In which year was the UN Women entity established to enhance gender equality efforts?

A) 1946
B) 1979
C) 1995
D) 2010

Answer: D) 2010

13. What is the primary function of the enzyme Polyphenol Oxidase (PPO) in bananas?

A) Enhances fruit sweetness
B) Prevents ethylene production
C) Causes enzymatic browning when exposed to oxygen
D) Accelerates fruit ripening

Answer: C) Causes enzymatic browning when exposed to oxygen

14. What technology was used to develop the genetically modified non-browning banana?

A) RNA Interference (RNAi)
B) CRISPR and Gene Editing Induced Gene Silencing (GEiGS)
C) Hybrid Cross-Breeding
D) Artificial Selection

Answer: B) CRISPR and Gene Editing Induced Gene Silencing (GEiGS)

15. What is the estimated wheat production in India for the year 2024-25?

A) 100.5 million metric tonnes
B) 113.3 million metric tonnes
C) 115.3 million metric tonnes
D) 120.2 million metric tonnes

Answer: C) 115.3 million metric tonnes

16. Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India?

A) Punjab
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh

17. Which country was ranked as the most polluted in the World Air Quality Report 2024?

A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Bangladesh
D) Chad

Answer: D) Chad 

18. Which city was identified as the most polluted metropolitan area in the 2024 report?

A) Delhi, India
B) Lahore, Pakistan
C) Byrnihat, India
D) Dhaka, Bangladesh

Answer: C) Byrnihat, India