GK Questions | 20 March 2025

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GK Questions | 20 March 2025

GK Questions and Answers

GK Questions 1 To 3

1. Which state government has recently planned to develop heritage buildings into hotels?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Punjab

Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government has planned to convert heritage buildings into hotels to make historical heritage sites more attractive to tourists.

2. How many sites are currently included in India's Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A. 52
B. 60
C. 62
D. 70

Answer: C. 62

Explanation: 62 properties of India are included in the Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

3. Which IIT is recently developing the world's longest 'Hyperloop Test Tube'?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Mumbai
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Kanpur

Answer: C. IIT Madras

Explanation: IIT Madras is developing the world's longest 'Hyperloop Test Tube' for future high-speed transportation.

GK Questions 4 To 6

4. Which two advanced 32-bit microprocessors has ISRO recently announced to be developed?
A. Vikram 3301 and Kalpana 3301
B. Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201
C. Vikram 3101 and Kalpana 3101
D. Vikram 3401 and Kalpana 3401

Answer: B. Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201

Explanation: ISRO has announced to develop 'Vikram 3201' and 'Kalpana 3201' in the field of indigenous microprocessors.

5. Which foundation day has IGNCA recently celebrated for three days?
A. 37th
B. 38th
C. 39th
D. 40th

Answer: B. 38th

Explanation: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) celebrated its 38th foundation day with a three-day program.

6. Where was the 10th National Conference on 'Economics of Competition Law' organized recently?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Pune
D. Chennai

Answer: B. Delhi

Explanation: This conference was organized by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in Delhi.

GK Questions 7 To 9

7. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently launched a special mobile app for which scheme?
A. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Internship Yojana
C. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
D. Pradhan Mantri SWANIDHI Yojana

Answer: B. Pradhan Mantri Internship Yojana

Explanation: Through this app, youth will be trained in industries, which will provide employment opportunities.

8. In which areas have India and New Zealand signed agreements?
A. Defence, Education, Horticulture and Sports
B. Trade, Science, Environment and Culture
C. Army, Energy, Agriculture and Tourism
D. Education, Energy, Science and Sports

Answer: A. Defence, Education, Horticulture and Sports

Explanation: India and New Zealand have signed important agreements to enhance cooperation in these four areas.

9. What is the main objective of 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025?
A. Researching 5G technology
B. Enhancing the security of 5G networks
C. Promoting 5G-based innovations
D. Manufacturing 5G devices

Answer: C. Promoting 5G-based innovations

Explanation: The aim of this hackathon is to develop new solutions and innovations based on 5G technology.

GK Questions 10 To 12

10. Which state government has recently launched the 'Rajiv Yuva Vikasam' scheme?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Bihar
D. Kerala

Answer: B. Telangana

Explanation: This scheme will help youth in skill development and education.

11. On which date is 'Ayudh Nirman Din' celebrated every year in India?
A. 18 March
B. 19 March
C. 20 March
D. 21 March

Answer: A. 18 March

Explanation: ‘Ordnance Manufacturing Day’ is celebrated on 18 March in India to mark the establishment of the first ordnance factory.

12. Where did Prime Minister Modi recently inaugurate the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue?

A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Ahmedabad
D. Kolkata

Answer: B. Delhi

Explanation: Raisina Dialogue is a global platform where international policymakers and experts discuss global challenges.

GK Questions 13 To 15

13. Where was the first temple of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj inaugurated recently?
A. Pune
B. Mumbai
C. Bhiwandi
D. Nagpur

Answer: B. Mumbai

Explanation: This temple has been built to honour the valour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

14. The Indian government has recently approved the Chandrayaan-5 mission, with the cooperation of which country will this mission be carried out?
A. Russia
B. Japan
C. America
D. France

Answer: B. Japan

Explanation: ISRO and Japan's space agency JAXA will jointly carry out the Chandrayaan-5 mission.

15. What position has Maharashtra achieved in the country under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth

Answer: B. Second

Explanation: Maharashtra has achieved the second position in solar energy generation under this scheme.

GK Questions 16 To 18

16. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth by which spacecraft?
A. Soyuz
B. Crew Dragon
C. Orion
D. Shuttle Discovery

Answer: B. Crew Dragon

Explanation: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth by the help of the Crew Dragon spacecraft.

17. Where was the ‘India Innovation Summit – Leading Solutions for TB Elimination’ held?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Kolkata

Answer: B. New Delhi

Explanation: The summit was held in New Delhi to discuss new technologies and innovations for TB elimination.

18. What is the main objective of the ‘Etiquette’ Squad scheme of Delhi Police?
A. Traffic management improvements
B. Providing mental and physical safety to women
C. Training of police personnel
D. Maintaining public order

Answer: B. Providing mental and physical safety to women

Explanation: Delhi Police has launched the ‘Etiquette’ squad scheme for the safety of women and their psycho-social support.

GK Questions 19 To 21

19. Which place has the Uttar Pradesh government announced to be declared as a political tourism center?
A. Kumbh Mela site
B. Maharshi Dadhichi Kund
C. Dashashwamedh Ghat
D. Vrindavan temple

Answer: B. Maharshi Dadhichi Kund

Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to declare Maharshi Dadhichi Kund as a state tourism center to make it a more tourist attraction.

20. For what reason has the Punjab government launched a search engine?
A. Agricultural research
B. School education information
C. To know the assembly proceedings
D. Industrial development information

Answer: C. To know the assembly proceedings

Explanation: The Punjab government has launched a new search engine to help citizens get information about the assembly proceedings.

21. How many digital payment transactions have been made in the financial year 2024-25?
A. 10,000 crores
B. 15,000 crores
C. 18,000 crores
D. 20,000 crores

Answer: C. 18,000 crores

Explanation: There has been a huge increase in digital payment transactions in the financial year 2024-25 and a total of more than 18,000 crores have been made.

GK Questions 22 To 24

22. In which city was the ‘Jal Stanti Parishad 2025’ organized?
A. Mumbai
B. Bhopal
C. Jaipur
D. Chandigarh

Answer: B. Bhopal

Explanation: 'Jal Stanti Parishad 2025' was organized in Bhopal to discuss eco-friendly water management and water conservation.

23. Which two organizations have decided to work together to protect against digital fraud and cyber threats?
A. Central Government and Google
B. Central Government and WhatsApp
C. RBI and Microsoft
D. CBI and Facebook

Answer: B. Central Government and WhatsApp

Explanation: The Central Government and WhatsApp have decided to come together to take measures to combat digital fraud and cyber security.

24. Which company has launched 'Energy Literacy Campaign'?
A. Reliance Power
B. NTPC
C. Tata Power
D. Adani Power

Answer: C. Tata Power

Explanation: Tata Power has launched 'Energy Literacy Campaign' to increase awareness about energy management among citizens.

GK Questions 25 To 28

25. On which day is ‘World Sparrow Day’ celebrated every year?
A. 18 March
B. 19 March
C. 20 March
D. 21 March

Answer: C. 20 March

Explanation: ‘World Sparrow Day’ is celebrated on 20 March, with the aim of conserving sparrows and making them known to the public.

26. In which two countries did the bilateral naval exercise ‘Varun 2025’ take place?
A. India and America
B. India and France
C. India and Russia
D. India and Japan

Answer: B. India and France

Explanation: ‘Varun 2025’ is the 23rd naval exercise between India and France, which was organized by both the countries for maritime security.

27. On which bilateral agreement did RBI and Bank of Mauritius sign?
A. Agricultural financing
B. Use of local currencies
C. Digital banking services
D. Foreign exchange trading

Answer: B. Use of local currencies

Explanation: RBI and Bank of Mauritius have signed an agreement to use local currencies to promote bilateral trade.

28. In which city will India's first PPP green waste processing plant be set up?
A. Pune
B. Ahmedabad
C. Indore
D. Bengaluru

Answer: C. Indore

Explanation: India's first public-private partnership (PPP) green waste processing plant will be set up in Indore.

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