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

Jagran Josh presents an excellent current affairs quiz where you can not only test your knowledge, but also provide new dimensions for your preparation. Check out selected questions on March 21, 2025 and their correct answers, which is crucial for your competitive exam. Highlights today include the World Happiness Report 2025, World Forest Day and the Central Asian Youth Delegation.

1. Which country hosts the Central Asian Youth Delegation?

(a) Nepal (b) Philippines (c) India (d) Vietnam

Answer: (c) India

Under the International Youth Exchange Program (IYEP), the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will host the third Central Asian Youth Delegation in India from 22 to 28 March 2025. The initiative aims to promote youth cooperation, cultural exchanges, and strengthen diplomatic ties between India and Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kiyley Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistansis.

2. How many cash prizes has BCCI announced for the Indian winning team of the 2025 ICC Championship trophy?

(a) Rs 20 crore (b) Rs 37 crore (c) Rs 45 crore (D) Rs 58 crore (8 crore (c)

Answer: (d) Rs 58 crore

The Indian Cricket Control Council (BCCI) announced the cash prize of Rs 5.8 crore for Indian cricket team after winning the ICC Championships Trophy 2025 trophy. The award is almost three times the prize money received from the International Cricket Council (ICC), at about Rs 1.945 crore.

3. Which department recently launched the National Karmyogi Jan Seva Program?

(a) Ministry of Education (b) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (c) Ministry of Interior

Answer: (d) Ayush Department

The Ayush Ministry launched the national Karmyogi Jan Seva program on March 18, 2025. The program aims to strengthen the spirit of “Seva Bhav” (Service Mindset) among central government employees and develop a responsible civic-centered work culture, thus bringing a positive approach.

4. What is the rating of India’s World Happiness Report in 2025?

(a) 126 (b) 120 (c) 118 (d) 115 (d) 115

Answer: (c) 118th

India ranked 118 of the 118th countries in the 2025 World Happiness Report, showing a slight improvement from 126th place in 2023. Despite this progress, India still lags behind several countries, including those affected by the conflict, such as Ukraine and Israel. Finland has maintained its position as the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year.

5. Which date is the international forest date celebrated every year?

(a) March 22 (b) March 20 (c) March 21 (d) March 23 (

Answer: (c) March 21

International Forest Day is celebrated every March 21 to highlight the importance of forests in protecting our ecosystems. This year’s theme is “Forests and Food,” highlighting the key links between forests, food security, biodiversity and climate resilience.