March 13, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

March 13, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. According to Indian law, which of the following is considered a “game of skill”?

A) Lottery
B) Rummy
C) Slot Machines
D) Roulette

Answer: B) Rummy

2. Which government body in India is responsible for regulating online gaming under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023?

A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
C) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
D) Ministry of Finance

Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

3. What is the GST rate imposed on the online gaming sector in India?

A) 5%
B) 18%
C) 28%
D) 40%

Answer: C) 28%

4. Which landmark Supreme Court case ruled that skill-based games are legitimate business activities protected under the Indian Constitution?

A) R.M.D. Chamarbaugwala v. Union of India (1957)
B) K. Satyanarayana v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1968)
C) Varun Gumber v. Union Territory of Chandigarh (2017)
D) Manoranjithan Manamyil Mandram v. State of Tamil Nadu (2005)

Answer: A) R.M.D. Chamarbaugwala v. Union of India (1957)

5. What are Mycelium bricks primarily made from?

A) Cement and sand
B) Mycelium, agricultural waste, and fungal spores
C) Clay and straw
D) Synthetic polymers

Answer: B) Mycelium, agricultural waste, and fungal spores

6. What is a major limitation of Mycelium bricks in construction?

A) They are not fire-resistant
B) They require excessive fossil fuels for production
C) They are vulnerable to moisture and fungal decay in tropical climates
D) They cannot be used for interior design applications

Answer: C) They are vulnerable to moisture and fungal decay in tropical climates

7. What is the primary purpose of the APAAR ID introduced by the Ministry of Education?

A) To assign unique digital identities to students and track their academic progress
B) To replace Aadhaar cards for student identification
C) To monitor student attendance in schools and colleges
D) To provide financial aid to students

Answer: A) To assign unique digital identities to students and track their academic progress

8. Under which policy was the APAAR ID introduced?

A) National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM)
B) National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
C) Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009
D) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

Answer: B) National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

9. What type of satellite orbit does Starlink use to provide low-latency internet services?

A) Geostationary Orbit (GEO)
B) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
C) Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
D) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO)

Answer: C) Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

10. What is one major limitation of Starlink’s satellite internet service?

A) It is only available in urban areas
B) It requires fiber-optic cables for transmission
C) It is vulnerable to weather disruptions such as heavy rain and storms
D) It has extremely high latency compared to GEO satellites

Answer: C) It is vulnerable to weather disruptions such as heavy rain and storms

11. Which of the following is covered under the Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)?

A) Losses due to pest infestation
B) Weather-related risks such as unseasonal rainfall and heatwaves
C) War and nuclear risks
D) Theft of harvested crops

Answer: B) Weather-related risks such as unseasonal rainfall and heatwaves

12. What is the government-subsidized premium rate for farmers under PMFBY for Kharif crops?

A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 3%
D) 5%

Answer: B) 2%

13. What is the primary function of a Bill of Lading in maritime trade?

A) It acts as a tax receipt for international transactions
B) It serves as proof of shipment, a contract of carriage, and a document of title
C) It regulates the freight charges imposed by shipping companies
D) It ensures government approval for exports

Answer: B) It serves as proof of shipment, a contract of carriage, and a document of title

14. Why was the Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 introduced to replace the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856?

A) The 1856 Act had outdated provisions that did not align with modern trade practices
B) The 1856 Act did not cover air transportation
C) The 1856 Act was applicable only to domestic trade
D) The 1856 Act did not recognize cargo insurance

Answer: A) The 1856 Act had outdated provisions that did not align with modern trade practices

15. Under SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), which of the following is a key target?

A) Promoting urbanization to reduce food dependency
B) Eliminating all forms of malnutrition, especially in children under five
C) Increasing food exports to ensure economic growth
D) Reducing the use of genetically modified crops

Answer: B) Eliminating all forms of malnutrition, especially in children under five

16. How many essential food groups must an individual consume to meet the Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) standard?

A) 3 out of 10
B) 5 out of 10
C) 7 out of 10
D) 10 out of 10

Answer: B) 5 out of 10

17. Which of the following is a major food security initiative in India aimed at providing subsidized food grains to millions of people?

A) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
B) National Food Security Act (NFSA) through Public Distribution System (PDS)
C) Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
D) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Answer: B) National Food Security Act (NFSA) through Public Distribution System (PDS)

18. What is the primary function of the ‘Pratibimb’ module in cybercrime investigations?

A) To provide social media monitoring services
B) To track cybercriminals in real-time using Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping
C) To regulate internet usage in India
D) To create digital IDs for all internet users

Answer: B) To track cybercriminals in real-time using Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping

19. Under which initiative was the ‘Pratibimb’ module developed?

A) Digital India Initiative
B) Cyber Suraksha Yojana
C) Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
D) National Digital Crime Prevention Authority

Answer: C) Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

20. Which ministry oversees the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)?

A) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
B) Ministry of Defence
C) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
D) Ministry of External Affairs

Answer: C) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)