Daily Quiz on Current Affairs 11 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. ____________ will become the 24th Prime Minister of Canada.
- John Alexander
- John Abbott
- Mario García
- Mark Carney
Answer: Mark Carney
Explanation:
Mark Carney is set to become the next Prime Minister of Canada. The former central banker will take on the role as the 24th Prime Minister, representing the Liberal Party. He will succeed Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January 2025. Notably, Mark Carney will be the first Canadian prime minister without any prior political experience.
2. What is “T-72” that was recently mentioned in news?
- Tank
- Asteroid
- Submarine
- Black hole
Answer: Tank
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence has signed a $248 million agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport for 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks. The engines will be provided in fully assembled, completely knocked down, and semi-knocked down forms. T-72 tanks are essential to the Indian Army’s fleet, which currently operates with 780 HP engines. This Soviet-designed tank was first introduced in 1971 and is widely used across the globe, having been designed by Uralvagonzavod in the Soviet Union. In India, T-72 tanks are manufactured and upgraded at the Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi, featuring high-accuracy sighting systems and an automatic loading mechanism for efficient firing.
3. Which country recently quit the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) banning cluster bombs?
- Latvia
- Estonia
- Lithuania
- Belarus
Answer: Lithuania
Explanation:
Lithuania has withdrawn from the Convention on Cluster Munitions, citing security concerns related to Russia, which has drawn criticism from human rights organizations. The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) prohibits the use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of cluster bombs. It was adopted on May 30, 2008, and came into force on August 1, 2010. Currently, there are 112 member states and 12 signatories that have yet to ratify the treaty. Major countries such as India, the U.S., Russia, China, Ukraine, and Israel have not signed it due to strategic considerations. The CCM’s goal is to prevent harm to civilians and to promote global peace, human rights, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
4. Which state/UT government launched the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana?
- Delhi
- Uttarakhand
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Bihar
Answer: Delhi
Explanation:
The Delhi government launched the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana on International Women’s Day. This initiative offers Rs 2,500 each month to women aged 21-60 from economically weaker sections who earn up to Rs 3 lakh a year. The goal of the scheme is to empower women by providing financial support and opportunities for self-employment. It includes various components such as monthly allowances, subsidized loans for micro-enterprises, and vocational training. The program is aimed at helping women secure stable incomes and enhance their families’ well-being.
5. Who won the doubles title at the 2025 Rwandan Challenger Tennis Tournament?
- Guy Den Ouden and Zdenek Kolar
- Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski
- Geoffrey Blancaneaux and Zdenek Kolar
- Valentin Foyer and Siddhant Banthia
Answer: Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski]
Explanation:
Siddhant Banthia from India and Alexander Donski from Bulgaria won the doubles title at the 2025 Rwandan Challenger tennis tournament, marking Siddhant Banthia’s first ATP Challenger title. The singles title was claimed by Valentin Foyer of France. The Rwandan Challenger, an ATP 100 event, featured a prize pool of $160,000 and took place in Kigali from March 3 to 9, 2025. Both singles and doubles winners received 100 ATP points. The singles champion received $22,730, while the doubles winners shared a total of $7,960. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) organizes events for professional male tennis players, with the ATP Tour being the pinnacle of the sport.
6. Which edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR began on March 10, 2025?
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- 13th
Answer: 12th
Explanation:
The Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII began on March 10, with Kyrgyzstan hosting this 12th edition of the exercise, which will run until March 23, 2025. The Indian contingent consists of soldiers from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Kyrgyz side is represented by the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
7. Which country and the EU are set to begin the 10th round of free trade agreement negotiations in Brussels on March 10th?
- China
- Russia
- India
- USA
Answer: India
India and the EU are about to start the tenth round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement in Brussels, scheduled for March 10-14. Both parties have been discussing how to accelerate their efforts toward a balanced and mutually beneficial trade pact. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to work towards finalizing the ambitious India-EU free trade deal by 2025.
8. Delhi government approved the ‘Mahila Samridhi _________ Yojana’ to provide to women.
- Rs 3,500
- Rs 1,500
- Rs 2,000
- Rs 2,500
Answer: 2,500
Explanation:
The Delhi government has approved the ‘Mahila Samridhi Yojana’, which aims to provide Rs 2,500 to women. This initiative is a direct cash transfer scheme specifically for women in Delhi. To implement the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, the government has allocated ₹5,100 crore. A registration portal will be launched soon, and a committee will finalize the terms and conditions of the scheme.
9. Which team did India defeat to win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: New Zealand
Explanation:
India defeated New Zealand to secure the 2025 Champions Trophy. On March 9, Team India made history by winning the ICC Champions Trophy for the third time. They achieved a significant four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India successfully chased a target of 252 runs in 49 overs against the Blackcaps at the same venue.
10. Madhav National Park, which became the 58th Tiger Reserve of India, is located in which state?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Manipur
- Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhav National Park became the 58th Tiger Reserve of India. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that Madhav National Park of Madhya Pradesh has become India’s 58th Tiger Reserve. It is also the 9th Tiger Reserve in the Madhya Pradesh. Tiger reserves in India are spread over an area of more than 82,836 sq km.
