17 March 2025: Test Your Knowledge with the Daily Current Affairs Quiz!

Jagran Josh brings you an exciting Current Affairs Quiz, helping you assess your knowledge and enhance your preparation. Here are the top questions and answers from 17 March 2025, covering key topics like Chandrayaan-5 Mission, Canada’s New PM, and 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025.

Quiz Questions:

1. Who is organizing the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Department of Telecommunications
(d) None of the above

2. Who has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Canada?
(a) Justin Trudeau
(b) Mark Carney
(c) Matt Henry
(d) None of the above

3. Who launched the dedicated app for the PM Internship Scheme?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) Rajnath Singh
(c) Nirmala Sitharaman
(d) Chirag Paswan

4. Which player has been appointed as the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals?
(a) Faf du Plessis
(b) KL Rahul
(c) Axar Patel
(d) Kuldeep Yadav

5. Chandrayaan-5 mission is being conducted in collaboration with which country?
(a) Russia
(b) USA
(c) Japan
(d) France

Correct Answers & Explanations:

1. (c) Department of Telecommunications
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025, aiming to accelerate the development of 5G-powered solutions to address social and industrial challenges. The six-month initiative is open to students, startups, and professionals, offering mentorship, funding, and access to over 100 5G use-case labs.

2. (b) Mark Carney
Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new Prime Minister, replacing Justin Trudeau. This leadership transition comes at a challenging time for Canada, as the country faces significant trade tensions with the US under Donald Trump’s presidency.

3. (c) Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched a dedicated app for the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) to facilitate easy registration for Phase 2 of the initiative. Applications for this phase will be accepted until 31 March 2025.

4. (a) Faf du Plessis
Delhi Capitals has appointed South African cricketer Faf du Plessis as the vice-captain for IPL 2025. Earlier, the team named Indian all-rounder Axar Patel as the captain. IPL 2025 kicks off on 22 March.

5. (c) Japan
The Indian government has approved the ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission, which marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration. The mission is being conducted in collaboration with Japan and will feature a 250 kg advanced rover, which is ten times heavier than the 25 kg ‘Pragyan’ rover used in Chandrayaan-3. The upgraded rover will conduct detailed studies of the Moon's surface and composition, further enhancing India’s space research capabilities.

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