Vision IAS Current affairs for 17 March 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: How many properties has India recently added to the UNESCO tentative list?
- 06
- 04
- 05
Answer
Correct Answer: 06
- Six properties have been included in India’s tentative list by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
- These include sequentially listed properties such as the Ashokan Edicts sites spread across several states and the Chausath Yogini Temples.
Q2: Who recently launched the GEMMA-3 AI model?
- Microsoft
- Amazon
Answer
Correct Answer: Google
- Google recently launched Gemma 3 as a new series of lightweight and advanced open AI models.
- It is designed to run on smartphones, laptops, and other computing devices.
Q3: Which country recently deployed a radar with a range of 5000 km?
- America (USA)
- China
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: China
- China has installed an advanced radar system near the Myanmar border to enhance its surveillance capabilities.
- This allows China to monitor India’s missile tests, as the system’s range is over 5,000 kilometers.
- China has installed this radar in Yunnan Province. It is a Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) that can scan a large area quickly.
Q4: In which city did India recently participate in the 353rd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO)?
- New York
- London
- Geneva
Answer
Correct Answer: Geneva
- The 353rd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) was held in Geneva.
- Labour and Employment Secretary Ms. Sumita Dawra led the delegation and made meaningful interventions on key global issues related to labor and employment.
Q5: Who has recently been appointed as the Chairman of Tata Communications?
- Nitin Agarwal
- Kamal Bali
- N. Ganapathy Subramaniam
Answer
Correct Answer: N. Ganapathy Subramaniam
Q6: Where will the ‘Fit India Carnival’ be organized recently?
- New Delhi
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Q7: Which state government will recently operate all municipal corporations with solar energy?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
Answer
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Q8: Where was the successful test of the ‘ASTRA missile’ from the Tejas MK1 prototype recently conducted?
- Odisha
- Rajasthan
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Odisha
Q9: Who recently launched the Energy Literacy Campaign?
- Reliance Power
- Adani Power
- Tata Power
Answer
Correct Answer: Tata Power
- Tata Power’s ‘Club Energy Eco Crew’ aims to educate 500,000 students across 1,000 schools in 24 cities about adopting solar energy.
- This initiative supports the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, which promotes rooftop solar energy and sustainable practices.
Q10: Which state’s Chief Minister recently unveiled the State Biodiversity Action Plan?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
- Sikkim
Answer
Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Q11: In which city was India’s first mineral exploration license auction and AI-powered exploration hackathon held recently?
- Kolkata
- Goa
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Goa
- India’s first mineral exploration license auction and AI-powered exploration hackathon were held in Goa in the presence of Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G.Kishan Reddy and Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. The purpose is to discover minerals using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Q12: Where will the first edition of WAVES 2025 be held from May 1st to 4th?
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Goa
Answer
Correct Answer: Mumbai
- WAVES= World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit 2025
Q13: To what amount in billion dollars has India’s software and IT service exports reached recently?
- 250
- 200
- 150
Answer
Correct Answer: 200
- According to a report by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), India’s software and IT service exports increased to $200 billion in the financial year 2023-24. This is a 3.63% increase compared to the previous year’s $193 billion.
Q14: When was ‘World Consumer Rights Day’ celebrated recently?
- March 14th
- March 15th
- March 13th
Answer
Correct Answer: March 15th
- World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every year on March 15th around the world.
- This day is celebrated with the aim of raising global awareness about consumer rights and needs.
- Theme: ‘A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles’
Q15: With which country did India recently hold its first Joint Working Group meeting on Agriculture?
- Chile
- Australia
- Germany
Answer
Correct Answer: Chile
- Joint Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ajit Kumar Sahu, and Director of the Department of International Affairs, Shri Gabriel Lezeca, held the first Joint Working Group meeting on Agriculture.
- In this meeting, both countries emphasized strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and related sectors.