20 March 2025: Test Your Knowledge with the Daily Current Affairs Quiz!

Jagran Josh brings you excellent current affairs quizzes that not only help you evaluate your knowledge, but also a new direction for your preparation. Let’s look at the selected questions and their correct answers on March 20, 2025, which is very important for your competitive exam. Highlights today include issues related to Indian AI missions, Bhim-Upi incentive programs and International Day of Happiness.

1. What is the maximum transaction amount included in the BHIMI-UPI incentive scheme? (a) Rs 5,000 (b) €1,000 (c) €2,000 (d) €10,000

2. Recently, ISRO and Semiconductor Laboratories developed India’s first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor for space. What are their names? (A) Aakash 3201 and Prithvi 3201 (b) Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201 (C) Chandra 3201 and Surya 3201 (D) Navgati 3201 and Abhijeet 3201

3. India AI Mission has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with which of the following? (a) ISRO (b) niti aayog (c) meta (d) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

4. Which state is the Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary located in the news? (a) Assam (b) Odisha (c) Maharashtra (D) Rajasthan

5. On which date is International Day of Happiness observed each year? (a) March 18 (b) March 19 (c) March 20 (d) March 21

Answer:

1. (c) Rs 2,000 Central Government has approved a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to facilitate low-value Bhim-upi transactions among small businessmen. Under this plan, only UPI transactions included with small merchants can reach up to Rs 2,000. This will help small traders adopt digital payments and promote a cashless economy.

2. (b) Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201 Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) have developed India’s first designed 32-bit microprocessors, Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201, for space applications. These processors will enhance India’s self-reliance in space technology, especially navigation in launch vehicles.

3. (D) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation India AI Mission and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop and implement artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in multiple key areas.

4. (c) Maharashtra is located in the Sangli region, with Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary home to 536 valleys and 295 strange (spotted deer), making it one of the highest shelters in the deer population, especially among artificial wildlife shelters. It is located in the Sangri district of Maharashtra.

5. (c) International Day of Happiness is celebrated on March 20 every year to emphasize the importance of happiness and happiness all over the world. This year’s theme is “Caring and Sharing,” which emphasizes building stronger communities and enhancing overall well-being.