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

Mar 21, 2025, 17:09 IST

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Jagran Josh brings an excellent current affairs quiz that will not only help you assess your knowledge but also give a new dimension to your preparation. Let’s check out the selected questions and their correct answers from 21 March 2025, which are crucial for your competitive exams. Today's highlights include World Happiness Report 2025, World Forest Day, and the Central Asian Youth Delegation.  

Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Jagran Josh presents an excellent Current Affairs Quiz, where you can not only test your knowledge but also give a new dimension to your preparation. Check out the selected questions and their correct answers for 21 March 2025, which are crucial for your competitive exams. Today's highlights include questions on the World Happiness Report 2025, World Forest Day, and the Central Asian Youth Delegation.

1. Which country is hosting the Central Asian Youth Delegation?

(a) Nepal
(b) Philippines
(c) India
(d) Vietnam

Answer:  (c) India

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, under the International Youth Exchange Programme (IYEP), will host the third Central Asian Youth Delegation in India from 22 to 28 March 2025. The initiative aims to promote youth cooperation, cultural exchange, and strengthen diplomatic ties between India and Central Asian countries - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

2. How much cash prize has BCCI announced for the Indian winning team of ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

(a) ₹20 Crore
(b) ₹37 Crore
(c) ₹45 Crore
(d) ₹58 Crore

Answer: (d) ₹58 Crore

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash prize of ₹58 Crore for the Indian cricket team after winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This reward is nearly three times the prize money received from the International Cricket Council (ICC), which was approximately ₹19.45 Crore.

3. Which ministry recently launched the National Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme?

(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Ministry of External Affairs
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d) Ministry of AYUSH

Answer: (d) Ministry of AYUSH

The Ministry of AYUSH launched the National Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme on 18 March 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen the spirit of 'Seva Bhav' (service mindset) among central government employees and develop a responsible and citizen-centric work culture, bringing a positive change in their approach.


4. What is India’s rank in the World Happiness Report 2025?

(a) 126th
(b) 120th
(c) 118th
(d) 115th

Answer:  (c) 118th

India is ranked 118th out of 147 countries in the World Happiness Report 2025, showing slight improvement from the 126th position in 2023. Despite this progress, India still lags behind several countries, including conflict-affected nations like Ukraine and Israel. Finland has maintained its position as the world's happiest country for the eighth consecutive year.

5. On which date is the International Day of Forests celebrated every year?

(a) 22 March
(b) 20 March
(c) 21 March
(d) 23 March

Answer: (c) 21 March

The International Day of Forests is celebrated annually on 21 March to highlight the importance of forests in preserving our ecosystem. The theme for this year is "Forests and Food", emphasizing the crucial link between forests, food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

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