Daily Quiz on Current Affairs by Gkseries – 4 March 2025

Daily Quiz on Current Affairs 4 March 2025 is very important for Competitive Exams like SSC, Railway, RRB, Banking, IBPS, PSC, UPSC, etc. Our Gkseries team have composed these Current Affairs Quizzes from Newspapers like The Hindu and other competitive magazines.

1. Andhra Pradesh government presented a Budget for 2025-26.

1. 3.1 lakh crore
2. 3.7 lakh crore
3. 3.8 lakh crore
4. 3.2 lakh crore

Answer: 3.2 lakh crore

Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled a budget of ₹3.22 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2025-26. This budget includes an estimated revenue expenditure of ₹2.51 lakh crore and a capital expenditure of ₹40,635 crore. The projected revenue deficit stands at approximately ₹33,185 crore, which is 1.82 percent of the GSDP, while the fiscal deficit is estimated to be around ₹79,926 crore, or 4.38 percent of the GSDP. Notably, ₹31,805 crore has been earmarked for school education, and the budget also proposes ₹47,456 crore for the BC component.

2. Juanga Tribe is primarily found in which state?

1. Kerala
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Odisha
4. Maharashtra

Answer: Odisha

Explanation:

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Keonjhar district magistrate regarding the alleged human rights violations involving the Juanga tribe. The Juangs are one of 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) among the 62 tribes in Odisha. According to the 2011 census, their population is about 50,000. They mainly inhabit the Keonjhar and Dhenkanal districts of Odisha and communicate in the Juang language, which is part of the Munda family of Austroasiatic languages. The Juangs are noted for their strong clan structure and kinship organizations.

3. The theme of World Wildlife Day 2025 is __________________.

1. Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration
2. Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation
3. Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet
4. Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet

Answer: Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet

Explanation:

World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3 to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. In 2025, the day falls on Monday, March 3, and will be celebrated under the theme:

“Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet”

This theme underscores the importance of financial investments in conservation efforts, emphasizing that a sustainable future depends on securing and utilizing financial resources effectively. It highlights the need for collaboration between governments, private institutions, and global organizations to enhance the effectiveness of conservation funding.

4. Which ministry launched the Swavalambini initiative to promote women entrepreneurship in India?

1. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2. Ministry of Women and Child Development
3. Ministry of Finance
4. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Explanation:

The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) along with NITI Aayog has introduced the Swavalambini initiative aimed at fostering women entrepreneurship. Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary officially launched the program on March 1, 2025, at Chaudhary Charan Singh University in Meerut. This initiative is designed to empower female students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by equipping them with an entrepreneurial mindset, essential resources, and mentorship.

5. __________________ won the men’s doubles title at the Chile Open 2025 tennis tournament.

1. Laslo Djere and Sumit Nagal
2. Rithvik Bollipalli and Nicolas Barrientos
3. Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez
4. Ramkumar Ramanathan and Mukund Sasikumar

Answer: Rithvik Bollipalli and Nicolas Barrientos

Explanation:

India’s Rithvik Bollipalli and Colombia’s Nicolas Barrientos won the men’s doubles title at the Chile Open 2025 tennis tournament. They defeated top-seeded Argentines Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 6-2. This was their first ATP Tour title as a team after first pairing up in Dallas last month. Bollipalli secured his second ATP title, having won the 2024 Almaty Open with Arjun Kadhe. Serbia’s Lalso Djere won the men’s singles title, defeating Argentina’s Sebastian Baez. The tournament, with a $680,140 prize pool, was held in Santiago from 24th February to 2nd March 2025. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) was founded in 1972.

6. The Rushikulya River, recently seen in the news, flows through which state?

1. Odisha
2. Karnataka
3. Jharkhand
4. Bihar

Answer: Odisha

Explanation:

To ensure the safety of Olive Ridley turtle eggs, forest officials have restricted access to a 5-km stretch from Gokharakuda to Bateswar near the Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam. The Rushikulya River is a major river in Odisha, flowing through the districts of Kandhamal, Ganjam, and Boudh. It starts in the Daringbadi hills of the Eastern Ghats at an elevation of about 1000 meters. The river flows for 165 km before it reaches the Bay of Bengal near Ganjam, without forming a delta. Its basin encompasses around 7500 sq. km, with tributaries such as Baghua, Dhanei,

7. After 30 years, Cape Vultures have been spotted in Eastern Cape of_______________

1. South Africa
2. Kenya
3. Chile
4. Brazil

Answer: South Africa

Explanation:

After 30 years, Cape Vultures have been spotted in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) is a species of vulture native to the Old World, primarily located in Southern Africa. Recently, eighty-five wild Cape Vultures were observed on a farm close to Mountain Zebra National Park. Unfortunately, since the 1980s, the population of Cape Vultures has been on a continuous decline.

8. Which of the following has won the Academy Award for Best Picture?

1. Tangerine
2. The Florida Project
3. Red Rocket
4. Anora

Answer: Anora

Explanation:

Anora wins the award for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Baker won Best Director and Mickey Madison won Best Actress award for the film Anora. Anora is a story of a sex worker who marries a wealthy client. Baker’s other films include Tangerine, The Florida Project and Red Rocket.

9. Which team has won the third Ranji Trophy title by defeating Kerala?

1. Vidarbha
2. Mumbai
3. Karnataka
4. Tamil Nadu

Answer: Vidarbha

Explanation:

Vidarbha won the third Ranji Trophy title by defeating Kerala. Vidarbha claimed their third Ranji Trophy title by defeating Kerala in the final in Nagpur. Vidarbha scored 379 in their first innings and secured the decisive first-innings lead where Kerala were bowled out for 342. Vidarbha secured the title based on a decisive first-innings lead in Nagpur.

10. Who inaugurated the workshop on sustainability and circularity in the dairy sector?

1. Narendra Modi
2. Dr. Virendra Kumar
3. Amit Shah
4. S. Jaishankar

Answer: Amit Shah

Explanation:

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the workshop on sustainability and circularity in the dairy sector. The workshop was focused on policies and initiatives of the Ministry of Cooperation and the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries. Its main aim is to promote sustainable dairy farming while ensuring economic growth with environmental responsibility. It witnessed the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for the establishment of biogas plants across multiple states.