Daily Quiz on Current Affairs 26 March 2025 is very important for Competitive Exams like SSC, Railway, RRB, Banking, IBPS, PSC, UPSC, etc. Our Gkseries team have composed these Current Affairs Quizzes from Newspapers like The Hindu and other competitive magazines.
1. In which state is the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) located?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The tiger population in the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) saw a slight rise, going from 74 in 2023 to 76 in 2024, according to the Annual Report on the Status of Tigers, Prey, and Other Mammals for 2024. Nestled in the Nallamala hill ranges, which are part of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh, this reserve is the largest of its kind in India, spanning an impressive 5,937 square kilometers. It boasts the highest number of tigers in the Eastern Ghat landscape. The reserve is named after the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and the Srisailam Dam and includes the Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary (GBM). The Krishna River meanders through the area for about 270 kilometers.
2. Which country is collaborating with India to co-host the maritime exercise AIKEYME in April 2025?
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Kenya
- Tanzania
Answer: Tanzania
Notes:
The Indian Navy is all set to join forces with African nations for the ‘Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement’ (AIKEYME). The name AIKEYME, which means ‘Unity’ in Sanskrit, reflects the goal of enhancing naval cooperation. This first-ever edition is being co-hosted by the Indian Navy and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will officially open the event in mid-April 2025. This six-day exercise will see participation from 10 nations, including Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, India, and Tanzania. The Indian Navy is emphasizing the importance of maritime security, addressing issues like piracy, illegal trafficking, and unreported fishing. India’s partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) align perfectly with its vision of ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’ (SAGAR).
3. Which state government adopted the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act in March 2025?
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Odisha
- Haryana
Answer: Telangana
Notes:
The Telangana Assembly has officially adopted a resolution to implement the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 (Central Act No. 42 of 1994). This Act is crucial as it regulates organ transplantation and works to prevent any commercial transactions involving human organs and tissues. Although Telangana had its own Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1995 (Act No. 24 of 1995), the state chose to go with the Central Act because of the amendments made in 2011. These amendments brought in provisions for tissue transplantation, the creation of state and national bodies, and stricter penalties for those who violate the law. With this adoption, Telangana can now effectively enforce the 2011 amendments.
4. In which state is the Hakki Pikki tribe primarily found?
- Bihar
- Karnataka
- Odisha
- Assam
Answer: Karnataka
Explanation:
Recently, twenty-two members of the Hakki Pikki tribe from Channagiri, Davangere, Karnataka, were penalized and asked to leave Gabon due to some policy changes. The Hakki Pikki are a semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally recognized for their bird-catching and hunting skills. They are one of the significant tribal communities in Karnataka and also inhabit areas in Western and Southern India, mostly near forests. According to the 2011 Census, there are around 11,892 Hakki Pikkis living in the districts of Davangere, Mysuru, Kolar, Hassan, and Shivamogga. They are officially recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India, and their mother tongue, Vaagri, is considered endangered by UNESCO.
5. Which Indian city is hosting the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 Tennis tournament?
- Jaipur
- Indore
- New Delhi
- Pune
Answer: Pune
Explanation:
For the first time ever, Pune will host the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tournament, making a significant mark in Indian tennis history! Scheduled from April 8-12 at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex, this event also signifies Maharashtra’s return to the international tennis arena after a long 25 years. Six teams—India, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Korea, and Thailand—will compete in a round-robin format, with each tie featuring two singles matches and one doubles match. India, spearheaded by Ankita Raina and doubles ace Prarthana Thombare, is determined to secure one of the two qualification spots.
6. Which state was the first in India to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nagaland
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
Answer: Nagaland
Explanation:
Delhi became the 28th legislature in India to adopt the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for a paperless legislative process. Nagaland was the first state to implement National e- Vidhan Application (NeVA) in 2022. Delhi Legislative Assembly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi on 22 March 2025. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta. NeVA is a digital platform under the Digital India Initiative, developed to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s One Nation One Application vision. It is managed by the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
7. In which state was the sixth edition of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 initiative launched?
- Haryana
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Haryana
Explanation:
The 6th edition of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain – 2025 was launched in Panchkula, Haryana on World Water Day, 22 March 2025. It focuses on 148 water-stressed districts across India. This was the first time the campaign was launched outside New Delhi. It promotes water conservation awareness and community participation. The campaign runs during the monsoon season. The initiative was launched by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti in partnership with the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and the Government of Haryana. The 2025 campaign theme is “Peoples’ Action for Water Conservation – Towards Intensified Community Connect.”
8. India has reached an indigenous defence production value of____________
- 1.27 lakh crore
- 1.37 lakh crore
- 1.87 lakh crore
- 1.97 lakh crore
Answer: 1.27 lakh crore
Explanation:
India has hit a remarkable milestone in 2023-24, achieving the highest growth in homegrown defence production ever. The country has reached an impressive defence production value of $1.27 lakh crore. This marks a staggering 174 percent increase from the ₹46,429 crore recorded in 2014-15. Additionally, defence exports have skyrocketed from ₹686 crore in FY 2013-14 to a record-breaking ₹21,083 crore in FY 2023-24.
9. Which team won the bronze medal in the mixed quad at the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025?
- France
- China
- Thailand
- India
Answer: India
Explanation:
India won Bronze medal in the mixed quad at the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025. The Indian team won the bronze medal in the mixed quad category event in the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025. The Indian team won the medal jointly with the Vietnam team. In the final of the mixed quad event, Thailand clinched the gold medal by defeating Myanmar.
