24 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 08.03.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Who took additional charge of Revenue Secretary? Ajay Seth Mohit Seth Rohit Seth None of these Explanation: Ajay Seth took additional charge as Revenue Secretary. On March 1, 2025, the government assigned the additional charge of the Revenue Secretary to Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary Ajay Seth. This decision followed the departure of Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who has been appointed as the new SEBI Chairperson. Seth will hold the additional responsibility until regular appointment is made or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Ajay Seth, a 1987 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre, is serving as the DEA secretary since 2021. On March 1, 2025, Tuhin Kanta Pandey took over as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) at the market regulator's headquarters in Mumbai. 2 / 10 Q2. In which country Rithvik Bolipalli won the ATP doubles title? Chile Afghanistan Albania Algeria Explanation: Rithvik Bollipalli won the ATP doubles title in Chile. Indian tennis player Ritwik Bolippalli and Nicolas Barrientos (Colombia) won the doubles final of the $710,735 ATP tennis tournament played on clay in Santiago, Chile. They defeated top seeds Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni of Argentina 6-3, 6-2. This was the 14th doubles title for 24-year-old Ritwik, ranked 74th in the world rankings. Last year, he won four titles. The champion team receives 250 ATP points and $35,980. The runner-up receives 150 points and $19,330. In singles title, Laslo Djere of Serbia won the Chile Open (ATP 250) title defeating Sebastian Báez of Argentina in the final. The 2025 Chile Open, a men's tennis tournament, was the 27th edition of the event. It was part of the ATP 250 tournaments on the 2025 ATP Tour that took place from 24 February to 2 March 2025. 3 / 10 Q3. Which ministry launched the "Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyaan" on 4 March 2025? Ministry of Women and Child Development Ministry of Rural Development Ministry of Panchayati Raj Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Explanation: "Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyaan" launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. A national workshop of women elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions is being organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. In this, "Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan" (सशक्त पंचायत-नेत्री अभियान) was launched on 4 March 2025 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Sashakt Panchayat—Netri Abhiyaan is a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening capacity building for women elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions across the country. It focuses on enhancing their leadership capacity and decision-making abilities and strengthening their role in governance at the grassroots level. 4 / 10 Q4. When is International Wheelchair Day celebrated? February 28 March 1 March 2 March 3 Explanation: On March 1, people around the world celebrate International Wheelchair Day. The day gives a voice to people who experience mobility on wheels and highlights the importance of this device in ensuring independence. On March 1, 2008, International Wheelchair Day was established by Steve Wilkinson, a dedicated advocate for wheelchair users who lived with spina bifida. On International Wheelchair Day 2025, various national institutes and Composite Regional Centres (CRCs) under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised several events across the country. These initiatives spearheaded by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment were aimed at promoting accessibility, independence, and inclusion for persons with disabilities. The day highlights the importance of wheelchairs in the lives of users and serves as an important opportunity to raise awareness and inclusiveness in society. 5 / 10 Q5. India's First World Peace Centre has been inaugurated in __________. Gurugram Jaipur Hyderabad Chennai Explanation: India's First World Peace Centre has been inaugurated in Gurugram. World Peace Centre has been established under the leadership of Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni and the efforts of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti at Sector 39, Gurugram. Ram Nath Kovind, the former President of India, along with dignitaries attended the inaugurating ceremony. The World Peace Centre will act as a beacon of spirituality and social unity, providing a platform for peace education, environmental preservation, equality, and institutional peace-building processes. It will play a key role in fostering awareness, social responsibility, and sustainable development. It will also help in strengthening institutional networks for peace and harmony. World Peace Centre will have peace ambassadors around the world. They will be responsible for service for the peace in the world if conflict erupts in any part of the world. 6 / 10 Q6. Who assumed the office as Controller General of Defence Accounts? Kiran Shekhawat Shivangi Singh Upendra Dwivedi Dr Mayank Sharma Explanation: Mayank Sharma takes charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts. He is a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS). He has served in various positions within the Government of India, including the Defence Accounts Department. He had also represented India at the International Anti-Corruption Academy and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. The Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) heads the Defence Accounts Department. 7 / 10 Q7. As per report of the first-ever riverine dolphin estimation, the number of dolphins in India is more than __________. 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 Explanation: The report was released during the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Sasan Gir in Junagadh district. The report has estimated a total of 6,327 dolphins in India. In the estimation, 28 rivers across eight states were surveyed and 3,150 man-days were dedicated to covering over 8,500 kilometres. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest numbers of Dolphins. UP is followed by Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam. Ganges River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. It is nearly blind and relies on echolocation for its biological needs. 90% of this species' population resides in India. It is found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli river systems. 8 / 10 Q8. Who became India’s first woman who crossed 16 meters in indoor shot put? Poornarao Rane Abha Khatua Krishna Jayasankar None of the above Explanation: Krishna Jayasankar became India’s first woman who crossed 16 meters in indoor shot put. During the 2025 Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, she threw a record-breaking 16.03 meters. She surpassed previous Indian indoor record of 15.54 meters. This record was made by Poornarao Rane in 2023. Until the penultimate round, she was ranked fourth. Her final throw earned her the bronze medal. Mya Lesnar won the gold medal. Gabby Morns won silver medal. Both are from USA. 15.03 meters was Krishna's previous best indoor throw. The women's shot put record for India is 18.41 meters total. This was made by Abha Khatua at the Federation Cup 2024. 9 / 10 Q9. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary presented a budget of how many crore rupees in the Assembly? 3.17 lakh crore 2.17 lakh crore 4.17 lakh crore 6.17 lakh crore Explanation: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary presented a Rs 3.17 lakh crore budget in the assembly. The Bihar government presented a Rs 3.17 lakh crore budget in the assembly for the financial year 2025-26, which is 38,169 crore more than the previous Budget of Rs 2.79 lakh crore. The state government will spend 60,954 crores on education, 20,335 on health, 16,193 on rural development and 13,483 crores on energy in the financial year 2025-26. The government will also set up 'Mahila Haat' in Patna, and 'Kanya Vivaah Mandap' will be formed in all the panchayats of the state to facilitate mass weddings for the poor. The government has proposed setting up rehabilitation-cum-training centres for migrant labourers from Bihar in cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Surat, and Delhi. A dedicated cancer hospital has been proposed for the Begusarai district. “Greenfield airports” will be established at Sultanganj and Raxaul, in Bhagalpur and East Champaran districts, respectively. “Pink toilets” will be developed in all districts and “pink buses” in major cities. The government has also announced a 33% job reservation for women in the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation and subsidies for women purchasing e-rickshaws. The scholarship for students from Class 1 to 10 will be doubled from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per month. The state government will collaborate with NAFED and the National Cooperative Consumer Federation (NCCF) to fix a minimum support price for pulses. Rs 13,368.47 crore has been allocated for the welfare of SC/ST, OBC, minorities and most backward classes. 10 / 10 Q10. India emerged as the largest biofuel producer in the world? 2nd 4th 5th 3rd Explanation: India emerged as the 3rd largest biofuel producer in the world. As of January, India has achieved 19.6 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. It is a significant step toward a shift to cleaner and renewable energy. India will very soon have 20 per cent ethanol blending five years ahead of the target of 2030. In the last 10 years, the ethanol blending initiatives have enhanced farmer incomes. It has also helped in reducing CO2 emissions equivalent to planting 1.75 crore trees. To support ethanol blending, the oil marketing companies have signed agreements with 131 dedicated ethanol plants. These plants will produce 745 crore litres of ethanol annually. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 07.03.2025 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 08.03.2025
