Current Affairs Quiz 26 March 2025: Jagran Josh brings you an excellent current affairs quiz that will not only help you test your knowledge but also give a new dimension to your preparation. Check out the selected questions and their correct answers for 26 March 2025, which are crucial for your competitive exams. Today’s highlights include questions related to the PM-WANI scheme and the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor.
1. Recently in news, PM-WANI (Prime Minister's Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) scheme is related to?
(a) Agricultural Development
(b) Expansion of Public Wi-Fi Services
(c) Health Insurance Scheme
(d) Rural Road Construction
Answer: (b) Expansion of Public Wi-Fi Services
The PM-WANI scheme aims to accelerate the expansion of internet services in the country. Under this scheme, public Wi-Fi hotspots are being installed across India. Public Data Offices (PDOs) establish and maintain WANI-compliant Wi-Fi hotspots to provide internet services. As of 20.03.2025, a total of 2,78,439 PM-WANI Wi-Fi hotspots have been installed nationwide.
2. Which ministry has recently launched the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) system?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Rural Development
(c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
(d) Ministry of Environment
Answer: (c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) system aimed at collecting real-time data on crops sown directly from the fields using a mobile interface. The Agri Stack has been developed under this initiative, aligning with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other Indian IT laws.
3. Recently, India signed the Letter of Intent (LOI) for the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) with which country?
(a) Japan
(b) Australia
(c) Singapore
(d) France
Answer: (c) Singapore
India and Singapore signed the LOI for the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) to enhance maritime cooperation. This agreement focuses on advancing maritime digitalization and decarbonization, promoting sustainable marine practices, and accelerating the adoption of advanced digital solutions.
4. Which ministry recently launched the initiative called "Balpan Ki Kavita"?
(a) Ministry of Women & Child Development
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Culture
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: (b) Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education launched the "Balpan Ki Kavita" initiative, an innovative project aimed at reviving and restoring Indian poems for young learners. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the project seeks to create an age-appropriate, culturally rich collection of poems in Indian languages and English for children from pre-primary to Grade 2.
5. Which is the first state in India to establish a Senior Citizens Commission?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Kerala
(d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (c) Kerala
Kerala has become the first state in India to establish a Senior Citizens Commission, marking a significant milestone in elderly welfare. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill was passed in the assembly on 19 March 2025.
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