This quiz is a great way to test your knowledge and stay updated with 7 March 2025 Current Affairs Quiz.
Q1. Which cyclone is causing waves up to 12.3 metres high at a speed of 95 km/h on the east coast of Australia?
(A) Polar cyclone
(B) Typhoon
(C) Alfred cyclone
(D) Hurricane
(C) Alfred cyclone
•This cyclone is category one, •This cyclone is equivalent to a tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean. •It is moving towards Brisbane, where 25 lakh people live. •As of Friday morning local time, Cyclone Alfred was about 195km east of Brisbane •Alfred Chakrayal moving westwards at a speed of 95 km per hour. •According to Australia’s Meteorology Bureau, the cyclone has already created dangerous waves in coastal areas. •A record high wave of 12.3 metres was observed on the Gold Coast. •People have been warned not to go to coastal areas. •The Gold Coast City Council has also warned of a fine of $10,000 (Rs 8.71 lakh) for those going near rocks and dangerous waters. •In northern New South Wales (NSW), about 35,000 homes and businesses lost power after strong winds and heavy rain. •There is also a danger of floods in the rivers. •The NSW State Emergency Service said it received more than 1,800 calls on Thursday. •At least three boat rescue operations were carried out.Q2. Which Starship spacecraft exploded after launch?
(A) Seventh flight
(B) Fifth flight
(C) Eighth flight
(D) Ninth flight
(C) Eighth flight
•SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded minutes after taking off from Texas on Thursday •SpaceX’s massive Starship mega-rocket system was just set to launch for its eighth flight •After the blast in the sky it turned into a ball of fire. •A video of rocket debris falling on the coast of Bahamas has also surfaced. •The company was able to catch the booster from the rocket as it returned to the launch tower.Q3. Approximately how many microorganisms have scientists identified in the depths of the ocean?
(A) 7,500
(B) 6,500
(C) 9,500
(D) 8,500
(A) 7,500
•In new research, scientists have discovered thousands of unseen species of microorganisms that were never seen before. •This was done in the deepest parts of the ocean, including the Mariana Trench. •This area of the ocean is called Hadal Zone. •Hadal Jot starts at 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) and extends for 11 kilometres (6.8 mi). •It is so deep that 30 Empire State Buildings or one and a half Mount Everests can fit there. •Life this deep in the ocean is extremely difficult. •The temperature is almost near the freezing point. •There are very few nutrients to eat. •But despite this, scientists have discovered more than 7500 unique species of microbes here, 90% of which are completely new species.Q4. The Copernicus Climate Change Service said February 2025 was the warmest February on record worldwide.
(A) tenth
(B) first
(C) Second
(D) Third
(D) Third
•Emission of greenhouse gases has increased the earth’s temperature. •Due to the heat, the extent of ice in the Antarctic and Arctic Oceans decreased to 16.04 million square kilometers on February 7, which is the lowest ever. •Samantha Varghese of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts said that temperature records are being broken across the world for the last two years. •One consequence of a warming world is that sea ice is melting. •The reduction in snow has serious impacts on the weather, people and the environment. •When ice melts and turns into water, it starts absorbing the sun’s heat, which increases global warming even more.Q5. Which American private company sent the Athena lander to the moon?
(A) Hartford
(B) Google
(C) Fortya Group
(D) Intuitive
(D) Intuitive
•America’s private company Intuitive The Atheta Lander was sent to the moon •The Athena lander landed on the moon on Thursday. This was also confirmed by NASA. •Now it is being said that information about its status is not available. •NASA has also stopped live telecast. •Scientists say that it is not known whether the lander is standing straight on the surface of the moon or not.Q6. By what percentage has China increased its annual defense budget?
(A) 5.2%
(B) 7.2%
(C) 8.2%
(D) 6.2%
(B) 7.2%
•This year 249 billion dollars (1.78 trillion yuan) •This is almost three times more than India’s 79 billion military budget. •And about 4 times less than the USQ7. Who was the New Zealand High Commissioner who was sacked?
(A) Phil Gough
(B) Winston Peters
(C) John Henderson
(D) Adrian Simconk
(A) Phil Gough
•Foreign Minister Winston Peters took this action. •Phil Goff had questioned Trump’s understanding of history. •He compared his efforts to improve relations with Russia to the work of Britain’s wartime leader Winston Churchill.Q8. Who is the President of the European Commission, Kout, who has presented a plan to increase European defense spending to $842 billion?
(A) Whistle Peters
(B) Ursula Ball der Leyte
(C) Roberta Metsola
(D) Antonio Costa
(B) Ursula Ball der Leyte
•This proposal presented on Tuesday will be implemented in 5 parts •The proposal calls for a $160 billion (150 billion euros) defence fund to arm European Union (EU member states). •European Union will issue war bonds to raise defence funds. •The EU has already issued bonds worth $54 billion (50 billion euros) to help Ukraine. •According to the New York Times, shares of British defense company BAE Systems, German weapons maker Rheinmental and Italian aerospace and defense firm Leonardo jumped to record highs following the proposal.Q9. In which country did the security breach of India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar take place?
(A) Manama
(B) Georgia
(C) Tehran
(D) London
(D) London
•India’s Foreign Ministry said – Britain is expected to fully fulfill its diplomatic responsibilities. •The incident happened when the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called upon Britain to fulfil its diplomatic responsibilities •A protester tries to surround S Jaishankar’s convoy outside Chatham House in London on Wednesday evening. •This protester, along with some others, was carrying pro-Khalistan stars and waving separatist flags. •However, the Metropolitan Police took quick action and stopped the manQ10. How many crores of rupees were released for the development of CM Le Permitya in the Jammu and Kashmir budget?
(A) 70 crores
(B) 60 crores
(C) 50 crores
(D) 90 crore
(C) 50 crores
•Jammu and Kashmir budget is being presented in the Assembly today. •CM Omar Abdullah announced in the budget that on the lines of Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi, every woman in the state will be given the facility of free travel in government buses. •Every household will be given 200 units of electricity fee. •There is a plan to open 15 thousand primary schools in the state. •Also, security arrangements and accommodation will be enhanced during the Amartay Yatra •Omar Abdullah said that after 7 years the budget of Jammu and Kashmir is being presented in the Assembly. •In the Jammu and Kashmir budget, Omar Abdullah released Rs 50 crore for the development of religious harmony. •Omar Abdullah said that he wants to strengthen medical education. •Our government will bring development in the health sector and will soon launch the Sehat app. •Omar Abdullah said that I am going to consider 2025 as the Green Mission Year. •Our government is ready to develop new master plans in the tourism sector. •All district hospitals will get CT scan facilities with an allocation of Rs 110 crore in the next financial year. •Omar Abdullah announces zero stamp duty on properties gifted to family members •Earlier it was between three to seven percent. •This year, 98 water testing laboratories will be established in Jammu and Kashmir.Read Also: