Vision IAS Current affairs for 12 March 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Recently, in which country’s national day celebrations will Prime Minister Modi participate as the chief guest?
- Mauritius
- Japan
- Armenia
Answer
Correct Answer: Mauritius
Q2: Recently, who became the 2025 World Junior Chess Champion?
- S. Shankaran
- V. Narayanan
- Pranav Venkatesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Pranav Venkatesh
Q3: Where will the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit be organized recently?
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Noida
Answer
Correct Answer: Mumbai
- The World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will be inaugurated at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai from May 1st to 4th, 2025.
- This event is a significant initiative by the Government of India to establish India as a global hub for media and entertainment.
Q4: Who has recently been appointed as the ‘Chairman and Managing Director’ of HPCL?
- Jayprakash Garg
- Rajendra Singh
- Vikas Kaushal
Answer
Correct Answer: Vikas Kaushal
Q5: Which has recently become the world’s third strongest insurance brand?
- CLI
- LIC
- PZU
Answer
Correct Answer: LIC
Q6: Who recently successfully tested the ‘SE2000 Semi Cryogenic Engine’?
- ISRO
- CNSA
- NASA
Answer
Correct Answer: ISRO
Q7: What has been the new name given to the ‘Astra MK-III Missile’ recently?
- Lakshya-III
- Gandiva
- Shastra-III
Answer
Correct Answer: Gandiva
Q8: Who recently won the doubles title at the Rwanda Open Tennis Tournament?
- Alexander Donski
- Siddhant Banthia
- Both of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: Both of the above
- The Indian pair of Siddhant Banthia and Bulgarian Alexander Donski won the doubles title at the 2025 Rwanda Challenger Tennis Tournament.
- This was Siddhant Banthia’s first ATP Challenger title.
Q9: Which state cabinet recently approved a bill to regulate coaching centers?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
Answer
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Q10: Recently, with which country is India conducting Exercise Khanjar-XII?
- Kyrgyzstan
- South Korea
- Singapore
Answer
Correct Answer: Kyrgyzstan
- The India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar-XII (KHANJAR-XII) is an important military training program that reflects the growing strategic and defense cooperation between India and Kyrgyzstan.
- This exercise will be held in Kyrgyzstan from March 10th to 23rd, 2025.
Q11: Who recently received the Ramsar Award for the wise use of wetlands?
- Nitin Agarwal
- Jayshree Venkatesan
- Manoj Mehta
Answer
Correct Answer: Jayshree Venkatesan
- Dr. Jayshree Venkatesan has become the first Indian to win the prestigious annual Ramsar Award in the ‘Wetland Wise Use’ category.
- Dr. Jayshree Venkatesan is one of the 12 women included in the second edition of ‘Women Change Makers in the Wetland World’ by the Ramsar Secretariat.
Q12: In which state was India’s 58th Tiger Reserve recently established?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
- Rajasthan
Answer
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
- As a significant step towards wildlife conservation, Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh was officially declared as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve on March 9, 2025. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav made this announcement, which is another milestone in the ongoing efforts to protect and conserve the country’s biodiversity.
Q13: Recently, which country did Mark Carney become the new Prime Minister of?
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Austria
Answer
Correct Answer: Canada
Q14: When was the ‘Central Industrial Security Force Raising Day’ recently celebrated?
- March 9th
- March 10th
- March 8th
Answer
Correct Answer: March 10th
- Every year on March 10th, the Central Industrial Security Force Raising Day (CISF Raising Day) is celebrated.
- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is one of India’s five Central Armed Police Forces.
- This force was established on March 10th, 1969, under an Act of the Parliament of India.
Q15: Where did the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 recently begin?
- New Delhi
- Hyderabad
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
- This three-day event will feature more than 90 athletics competitions and will include the best para-athletes from 20 countries.