Vision IAS Current affairs for 16 March 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Which country’s steel and aluminum imports has the US recently increased tariffs on from 25% to 50%?
- Canada
- Brazil
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: Canada
Q2: Which ministry recently launched the PM-YUVA 3.0 program?
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Sports
- Ministry of Education
Answer
Correct Answer: Ministry of Education
Q3: Which country has recently become the top source of FDI in Dubai?
- America
- France
- India
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q4: Which country has recently requested the US to deploy nuclear weapons in Poland?
- Vietnam
- Ukraine
- Poland
Answer
Correct Answer: Poland
Q5: Who has ICICI Bank recently appointed as the Head of Security Operations?
- Nitin Agarwal
- Kamal Bali
- Manoj Mehta
Answer
Correct Answer: Kamal Bali
Q6: Deb Mukherjee recently passed away. Who was he?
- Actor
- Singer
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Actor
Q7: Which airport has recently become Asia’s best airport for the 7th time?
- Jaipur Airport
- Delhi Airport
- Mumbai Airport
Answer
Correct Answer: Delhi Airport
Q8: Where has the annual ‘St. Anthony’s Festival’ recently started?
- Sri Lanka
- Myanmar
- Bhutan
Answer
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka
- The annual St. Anthony’s Festival has started in Katchatheevu, Sri Lanka. Fishermen from India and Sri Lanka participate in it with great enthusiasm.
- The District Officer of Ramanathapuram flagged off the boats carrying devotees this morning.
Q9: Who recently generated approximately $143 million in foreign revenue through satellite launches?
- SpaceX
- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Answer
Correct Answer: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Q10: Which country has the UAE recently announced plans to establish ten state-of-the-art maternity and pediatric medical centers in?
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
Answer
Correct Answer: Afghanistan
Q11: Who recently won the title of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025?
- Haryana
- Jharkhand
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Jharkhand
Q12: Who will launch the PUNCH mission to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere and solar winds?
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- CNSA (China National Space Administration)
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Answer
Correct Answer: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Q13: What percentage GDP growth rate has Moody’s recently projected for India in the financial year 2025-26?
- 7.2%
- 6.5%
- 4.6%
Answer
Correct Answer: 6.5%
Q14: Who topped the medal tally at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025?
- Morocco
- France
- India
Answer
Correct Answer: India
- India secured the top position in the medal tally by winning a total of 134 medals (45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze).
Q15: Who will host the first G20 Trade and Investment Working Group meeting recently?
- South Africa
- Australia
- Germany
Answer
Correct Answer: South Africa