Jagran Josh presents an exciting Current Affairs Quiz to help you assess your knowledge and enhance your preparation. Here are the selected questions and answers from 11 March 2025, crucial for competitive exams. Today's highlights include the India-Russia defense agreement, SIPRI report, and INS Imphal-related questions.
1. Which Indian Navy ship arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, for the first time on 10 March 2025?
(a) INS Vikrant
(b) INS Kolkata
(c) INS Imphal
(d) INS Arihant
2. With whom has CCRH signed an agreement for research collaboration in homeopathy?
(a) Delhi University
(b) Adamas University
(c) Kashi Vidyapith
(d) None of the above
3. Garimella Balakrishna Prasad was renowned in which music genre?
(a) Malayali Music
(b) Carnatic Music
(c) Pop Music
(d) Jazz Music
4. Recently, India signed an agreement with which country for T-72 battle tank engines?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) Russia
(d) Germany
5. During the period 2020-24, which of the following countries was not among the top 10 global arms importers?
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Japan
(d) China
Answers:
1. (c) INS Imphal
Indian Navy’s warship INS Imphal arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 10 March 2025 for the first time. The ship will participate in the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations on 12 March 2025, where PM Modi will be the chief guest.
2. (b) Adamas University
The Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), New Delhi, has signed an MoU with Adamas University, Kolkata, to promote research collaboration in homeopathy. The agreement was signed in the presence of Nobel Laureate Sir Gregory Paul Winter and Dr. Samit Ray, Chancellor of Adamas University.
3. (b) Carnatic Music
Renowned Indian classical devotional singer and musician Garimella Balakrishna Prasad recently passed away at the age of 76. He was a prominent figure in Carnatic and Bhakti music and served as an Asthana Vidwan (court musician) of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) from 1978 to 2006.
4. (c) Russia
India has signed a $248 million defense deal with Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport for the acquisition of advanced 1,000-horsepower (HP) engines for its T-72 battle tanks, aiming to enhance the Indian Army’s armored fleet capabilities.
5. (d) China
According to the latest data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India was the second-largest arms importer from 2020 to 2024. However, arms imports declined by 9.3% between 2015-19 and 2020-24. India, Pakistan, Japan, and Australia were among the top 10 global arms importers in this period, while China was not on the list.
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