10 MCQs Based on today’s Current Affairs (March 21, 2025)

MCQs

1. Which international day is observed on March 21 to promote forest conservation?
   a) World Environment Day
   b) International Day of Forests
   c) World Wildlife Day
   d) Earth Day
   Answer: b) International Day of Forests

2. Who was awarded Mauritius’ highest civilian honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean?
   a) Joe Biden
   b) Narendra Modi
   c) Vladimir Putin
   d) Emmanuel Macron
   Answer: b) Narendra Modi

3. Which two countries recently concluded their 6th joint military exercise at the East Fuji training area?
   a) India and USA
   b) India and Japan
   c) India and Russia
   d) India and France
   Answer: b) India and Japan

4. Which Indian state presented a ₹3.04-lakh-crore budget for 2025-26?
   a) Maharashtra
   b) Telangana
   c) Uttar Pradesh
   d) Karnataka
   Answer: b) Telangana

5. What is the capital of Turkey, where concerns about political freedom were raised following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor?
   a) Ankara
   b) Istanbul
   c) Izmir
   d) Bursa
   Answer: a) Ankara

6. Which Indian cricketer has been appointed captain of Mumbai Indians for their season opener against Chennai Super Kings?
   a) Rohit Sharma
   b) Suryakumar Yadav
   c) Virat Kohli
   d) Hardik Pandya
   Answer: b) Suryakumar Yadav

7. Which country conducted military drills near Taiwan, escalating regional tensions?
   a) United States
   b) Japan
   c) China
   d) South Korea
   Answer: c) China

8. What significant climate milestone was reported recently regarding atmospheric CO2 levels?
   a) Lowest in 50 years
   b) Highest in 800,000 years
   c) Stable for the last decade
   d) Dropped by 10% in one year
   Answer: b) Highest in 800,000 years

9. Which Indian city hosted the inauguration of the Khelo India Para Games 2025?
   a) Mumbai
   b) New Delhi
   c) Bengaluru
   d) Hyderabad
   Answer: b) New Delhi

10. What is the focus of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination observed on March 21?
    a) Promoting gender equality globally
    b) Advocating for racial equality and justice worldwide
    c) Highlighting climate change issues
    d) Celebrating cultural diversity
    Answer: b) Advocating for racial equality and justice worldwide