Jagran Josh brings you an excellent Current Affairs Quiz, helping you not only assess your knowledge but also enhance your preparation. Here are the selected questions and their correct answers for 06 March 2025, which are highly important for competitive exams. Today's highlights include questions related to the Uttarakhand Winter Tourism Program and the Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji Ropeway Project.
1. In which state did PM Modi participate in the Winter Tourism Program?
(a) Assam
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand
1. (d) Uttarakhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Winter Tourism Program in Harsil, Uttarakhand, after flagging off a trek and bike rally. He also performed pooja and darshan at Mukhwa, the winter seat of Maa Ganga. This year, the Uttarakhand government launched the Winter Tourism Program, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also in attendance.
2. The Centre has approved the Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji Ropeway Project. In which state is it located?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Sikkim
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
2. (b) Uttarakhand
The Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji Ropeway Project has recently been approved by the central government to enhance pilgrimage convenience and boost tourism in Uttarakhand, India. The ropeway will be 12.4 km long, with an estimated cost of ₹2,730.13 crore.
3. Which Australian cricketer recently announced retirement from ODI cricket?
(a) Travis Head
(b) Pat Cummins
(c) Glenn Maxwell
(d) Steve Smith
3. (d) Steve Smith
Australian cricket star Steve Smith announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket after Australia's loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. Smith was named Australia’s ODI Player of the Year in 2015 and 2021 and was part of the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year in 2015.
4. Who has been recently appointed as the CEO of the e-Marketplace (GeM)?
(a) Sonal Goyal
(b) Ajay Khanna
(c) Ajay Bhadu
(d) Rajiv Kumar
4. (c) Ajay Bhadu
IAS officer Ajay Bhadu (1999 batch) has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), effective from March 3, 2025. He will also continue serving as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce.
5. Who inaugurated the second edition of ‘Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav’?
(a) Droupadi Murmu
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) S. Jaishankar
(d) Rajnath Singh
5. (a) Droupadi Murmu
On March 5, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second edition of ‘Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This event is a major celebration of India's rich cultural diversity and heritage, promoting national pride and unity.
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