Current Affairs Quiz 25th March 2026 Quiz

Exp. K. Ram Mohan Naidu Announces ₹58 Crore Development Plan for Arasavalli Sri Surya Narayana Swamy Temple Under PRASAD Scheme

1. Ram Mohan Naidu announced a comprehensive development plan for Arasavalli Sri Surya Narayana Swamy Temple under the PRASAD Scheme to enhance pilgrim facilities.

A total of ₹58 crore development plan has been prepared, including modern kitchen, dining halls, accommodation, and better connectivity; ₹4 crore has already been sanctioned for the Indrapushkarini temple tank modernisation.

About Andhra Pradesh

• Capital – Amaravati
• Chief Minister – N Chandrababu Naidu
• Deputy CM – Pawan Kalyan
• Governor – Abdul Nazeer
• State festival – Ratha Saptami

Exp. Axis Bank Partners with DP World Professional Golf Tour of India to Boost Professional Golf in India

Axis Bank has partnered with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India as its official banking partner.

The collaboration aims to promote the growth of professional golf in India and strengthen sporting excellence and community engagement.

Under this partnership, Axis Bank will support all tournaments this season, enhancing player opportunities, tournament experience, and fan engagement.

About Axis Bank

• Founded – 1993
• Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Chairman – PN Prasad
• MD & CEO – Amitabh Chaudhary
• Tagline – Badhti Ka naam Zindagi

Exp. Elon Musk Announces ‘Terafab’ Project to Build AI Chips with Terawatt-Scale Power Near Austin

Elon Musk has launched the Terafab project to manufacture advanced chips for AI, robotics, and data centres, including future space-based applications. The facility will be located near Austin, Texas.

The facility will be set up near Austin and aims to produce one terawatt of computing power annually.

One terawatt equals one trillion watts, which is nearly comparable to the total power generation capacity of the United States.

Exp. Kaveh Madani Wins 2026 Stockholm Water Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Water Science

Kaveh Madani, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water Environment and Health, has been named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of water.

The award is presented by the Stockholm Water Foundation in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

The prize includes a cash award of 1 million Swedish Krona along with a crystal sculpture.

Recent Awards

• Honorary Knighthood by United Kingdom – N. Chandrasekaran
• META Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 – Veteran Actor-Filmmaker Amol Palekar
• GSMA Lifetime Achievement Award at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona – Sunil Bharti Mittal
• Speaker of the Knesset Medal (Israel) – Narendra Modi
• 2025 ASQ Award for Best Airport at Arrivals (Globally) – Mangaluru International Airport

Exp. Rashtriya Raksha University Signs MoU with Sashastra Seema Bal to Boost National Security Training and Accreditation

Rashtriya Raksha University and Sashastra Seema Bal Academy signed an MoU in New Delhi to strengthen national security training and bridge the gap between academic research and field requirements.

Under the agreement, RRU will provide academic accreditation for SSB training programmes and both institutions will exchange faculty expertise, training tools, and facilities.

The collaboration will offer hands-on training, modern labs, and tech-driven curriculum, enhancing border surveillance and internal security capabilities.

Exp. Indian Navy to Commission INS Taragiri Stealth Frigate on April 3 in Visakhapatnam

The Indian Navy will commission INS Taragiri, an indigenous stealth frigate, on April 3, 2026. The commissioning ceremony will be held in Visakhapatnam and will be presided over by Rajnath Singh.

INS Taragiri is the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), showcasing India’s advanced naval capabilities.

It is the third vessel built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL) under this project.

Exp. Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh Clinch Singles Titles at Indian Open Squash in Dominant Fashion

Anahat Singh won the Women’s Singles title at the Indian Open Squash, defeating Hana Moataz 3-1 to successfully defend her title.

Anahat delivered a dominant performance throughout the tournament, losing only one game across the entire event.

In Men’s Singles, Abhay Singh defeated Veer Chotrani 3-0 in an all-Indian final to clinch the title convincingly.

Exp. Japan Clinch Third AFC Women’s Asian Cup Title, Defeat Australia in Final

Japan won their third AFC Women’s Asian Cup title, defeating host Australia in the final of the 21st edition.

Maika Hamano scored the only goal of the match, securing victory for Japan.

Japan had previously won the tournament in 2014 and 2018, reaffirming their dominance in Asian women’s football.

Exp. Robert S. Mueller III, Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Chief

Robert S. Mueller III, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has passed away at the age of 81.

He served as FBI Director for 12 years, beginning his tenure just a week before the September 11 attacks.

Exp. Govt Launches National AI Skilling Initiative to Boost Creative Economy

The Central Government, under Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched a major AI skilling initiative to boost India’s creative (orange) economy.

Under the National AI Skilling Initiative, 15,000 content creators and media professionals will receive free training to enhance their digital and AI skills.

The initiative is implemented in partnership with Google and YouTube through the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), focusing on AVGC sectors like animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and media technology.

Exp. Manipur Launches ‘Ningol Van Initiative’ to Boost Forest Conservation & Women Participation

The Manipur Government launched the “Ningol Van Initiative” on the occasion of International Day of Forests to strengthen forest conservation and promote community participation.

The initiative focuses on enhancing women’s participation in biodiversity protection and sustainable practices, with plans to expand similar programmes across all districts.

About Manipur

• Capital – Imphal
• Chief Minister – Yumnam Khemchand Singh
• Governor – Ajay Bhalla

Exp. 23 March – World Meteorological Day

23 March is observed as World Meteorological Day every year to highlight the importance of meteorology and weather-related services.

Theme 2026 – Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow

The day commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organisation in 1950.

It aims to raise awareness about climate change, weather forecasting, and disaster risk reduction worldwide.

Exp. 23 March – Martyrs’ Day

March 23 is observed as Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas) in India to honour the sacrifice of three great freedom fighters.

It commemorates the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar, who were executed by the British in 1931.

The day reminds the nation of their courage, patriotism, and contribution to India’s freedom struggle.

Exp. March 24 – World Tuberculosis (TB) Day

March 24 is observed as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day every year to raise awareness about tuberculosis, a serious infectious disease.

Theme 2026 – Yes! We can end TB!

The day commemorates the discovery of the TB bacterium by Robert Koch in 1882.

The day is supported by organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) to eliminate TB as a public health threat.

Exp. 25 March – International Day of the Unborn Child

International Day of the Unborn Child is observed every year on March 25 to recognise and value the life of unborn children.

It highlights the importance of protecting life before birth and raising awareness about ethical and moral values.

The day is observed in many countries through prayers, awareness campaigns, and discussions.

It is associated with the Feast of the Annunciation, which commemorates the announcement of the birth of Jesus.