Jagran Josh presents an exciting Current Affairs Quiz to help you assess your knowledge and enhance your exam preparation. Here are the top questions and their correct answers from 03 March 2025, covering major topics like the Oscar Awards 2025, World Wildlife Day, and Forbes India Leadership Awards.
Questions:
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Which film won the Best Picture award at the 97th Academy Awards?
(a) The Brutalist
(b) Missing Ladies
(c) Anora
(d) None of the above
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Who has recently been appointed as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)?
(a) Rajeev Sinha
(b) Dr. Mayank Sharma
(c) Abhay Saxena
(d) Vinod Kumar
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Who has recently been given additional charge of the Revenue Department?
(a) Rajan Ramaswamy
(b) Anurag Shukla
(c) Raghav Kumar
(d) Ajay Seth
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When is World Wildlife Day observed every year?
(a) 01 March
(b) 02 March
(c) 03 March
(d) 04 March
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Who has been honored with the Forbes India Leadership Awards recently?
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) MS Dhoni
(c) Rahul Gandhi
(d) Jay Shah
Answers:
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(c) Anora
The 97th Academy Awards were held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The event was hosted by Conan O’Brien, celebrating films released in 2024 across 23 categories. "Anora", a romantic comedy-drama directed by Sean Baker, won the Best Picture award.
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(b) Dr. Mayank Sharma
Dr. Mayank Sharma was appointed as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on 1 March 2025. With over three decades of experience, this appointment marks a significant milestone in his career. Before this, he served as Special CGDA from 1 January 2025.
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(d) Ajay Seth
Ajay Seth, the Secretary of Economic Affairs, has been given additional charge of the Revenue Department. This decision followed the appointment of Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the Chairman of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India). Ajay Seth is a 1987 batch IAS officer from the Karnataka cadre.
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(c) 03 March
World Wildlife Day is observed annually on 3 March. The theme for 2025 is "Financing Wildlife Conservation: Investing in People and the Planet," emphasizing sustainable financial resources for wildlife conservation. The United Nations General Assembly established this day in 2013.
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(d) Jay Shah
Jay Shah, the youngest-ever Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), was honored with the Icon of Excellence Award at the 14th edition of the Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA 2025). This prestigious recognition highlights his contributions to cricket administration, innovation, and global expansion of the sport.
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