Vision IAS Current affairs for 14 March 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Where was the “Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute” recently inaugurated?
- Mauritius
- Singapore
- Bhutan
Answer
Correct Answer: Mauritius
- Prime Minister Modi and the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Reduit, Mauritius.
Q2: Which Sajjangarh Sanctuary has recently been in the news, and in which state is it located?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
Answer
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
- Recently, a forest fire broke out in approximately 50 hectares of the Sajjangarh Sanctuary in Udaipur.
- It is located on the outskirts of Udaipur city in Rajasthan. Nestled in the Aravalli mountain range, it spans an area of approximately 5.19 square kilometers.
- The sanctuary is situated around Sajjangarh Fort.
Q3: Who recently launched the “SBI Asmita” digital SME loan for women entrepreneurs without any collateral?
- PNB (Punjab National Bank)
- SBI (State Bank of India)
- BOB (Bank of Baroda)
Answer
Correct Answer: SBI (State Bank of India)
Q4: Who recently launched the AI-powered media company PRISMIX?
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Vicky Kaushal
- Ajay Devgn
Answer
Correct Answer: Ajay Devgn
Q5: Recently, which country and India conducted CORPAT and BONGOSAGAR exercises in the Bay of Bengal?
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Myanmar
Answer
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Q6: Who recently launched the “SheTARA” campaign for women?
- Star Health
- HDFC Life
- LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)
Answer
Correct Answer: Star Health
Q7: Who recently launched a fully automated WhatsApp loan disbursement service?
- PhonePe
- Rupee112
- Cred
Answer
Correct Answer: Rupee112
Q8: Who was recently chosen as the “ICC Player of the Month” for February 2025?
- Alana King
- Shubman Gill
- Both of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: Both of the above
Q9: According to the recently released SIPRI report, who has become the world’s largest arms importer?
- Pakistan
- India
- Ukraine
Answer
Correct Answer: Ukraine
Q10: In the 7th Annual World Air Quality Report 2024 released by IQAir, which country ranked 5th?
- India
- Bangladesh
- Chad
Answer
Correct Answer: India
- In the 7th Annual World Air Quality Report 2024 released by IQAir on March 11, 2025, India has been ranked as the 5th most polluted country in the world.
- This report, which monitors air pollution levels globally based on World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, also states that 13 out of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India.
Q11: Who recently took charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Banks’ Association?
- Nitin Agarwal
- Atul Kumar Goel
- Manoj Mehta
Answer
Correct Answer: Atul Kumar Goel
- Atul Kumar Goel has taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).
- He is an experienced Chartered Accountant and has held leadership roles in several major public sector banks including PNB, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India, and Allahabad Bank (now Indian Bank).
Q12: Where did Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently inaugurate the first Smart City Hospital and Pathology Center?
- Jhansi
- Prayagraj
- Gorakhpur
Answer
Correct Answer: Jhansi
Q13: Who recently launched SPHEREx to reveal the origin of the universe?
- CNSA (China National Space Administration)
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Answer
Correct Answer: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- NASA’s SPHEREx telescope, launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9, will investigate the cosmic origins and search for hidden water in the Milky Way.
Q14: When was “No Smoking Day” recently observed?
- March 11th
- March 12th
- March 10th
Answer
Correct Answer: March 12th
- No Smoking Day 2025″ is observed annually worldwide on March 12th.
- This day is celebrated to highlight the harmful effects of smoking and to encourage people to quit.
- No Smoking Day was first observed in Ireland in 1984.
Q15: Where was the “Jadayaswami Festival” recently celebrated?
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
- The Badaga community (tribal group) of Nilgiris celebrates the Jadayaswami Festival in Jaikanarai village near Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu.