{"id":3649,"date":"2025-03-22T12:55:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T12:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=3649"},"modified":"2025-03-22T12:55:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T12:55:07","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-22-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-22-march-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 22 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (March 22nd<\/sup>,1739)<\/h1>\n

Nader Shah attacked Delhi in 1739, he defeated the Mughal armies in the battle of Karnal. After defeating the Mughal Emperor Mohammad Shah his armies marched into Delhi.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weekly MCQ (7th<\/sup> March to 21st<\/sup> March, 2025)<\/span><\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. How many tiger reserves does India have after the declaration of Madhav National Park?<\/strong>
    \na) 57 b) 58
    \nc) 59\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) 60
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Madhav National Park is officially declared India\u2019s 58th tiger reserve.<\/li>\n
  2. In which state is Madhav National Park located?<\/strong>
    \na) Rajasthan b) Madhya Pradesh
    \nc) Gujarat\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) Uttar Pradesh
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Madhav National Park is in Madhya Pradesh.<\/li>\n
  3. Who announced Madhav National Park as a tiger reserve?<\/strong>
    \na) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    \nb) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
    \nc) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
    \nd) A wildlife expert
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.<\/li>\n
  4. What did Donald Trump sabotage in 2018?<\/strong>
    \na) Iran\u2019s economy
    \nb) The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
    \nc) Iran\u2019s military
    \nd) A peace treaty with Saudi Arabia
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Trump withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA, also known as the Iran nuclear deal, in May 2018.<\/li>\n
  5. What was Trump\u2019s policy toward Iran after withdrawing from the JCPOA?<\/strong>
    \na) Maximum pressure b) Peaceful negotiation
    \nc) Military alliance\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) Economic support
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Trump adopted a \u201cmaximum pressure\u201d policy to force Iran to renegotiate.<\/li>\n
  6. Who did Trump send a letter to recently regarding dialogue?<\/strong>
    \na) Iran\u2019s President
    \nb) Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
    \nc) Iran\u2019s Foreign Minister
    \nd) Saudi Arabia\u2019s King
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Trump sent a letter to Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.<\/li>\n
  7. Which team did India defeat in the ICC Champions Trophy final?<\/strong>
    \na) Australia
    \nb) England
    \nc) New Zealand
    \nd) South Africa
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> India defeated New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy final<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  8. How many wickets did India win by in the Champions Trophy final?<\/strong>
    \na) Two
    \nb) Four
    \nc) Six
    \nd) Eight
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> India won by four wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy final<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  9. Where was the ICC Champions Trophy final held?<\/strong>
    \na) Mumbai
    \nb) Dubai
    \nc) London
    \nd) Sydney
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The final was held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.<\/li>\n
  10. Who was the first woman lawyer in India allowed to practice?<\/strong>
    \na) Indira Banerjee
    \nb) Cornelia Sorabji
    \nc) B.V. Nagarathna
    \nd) Bela Trivedi
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Cornelia Sorabji was allowed to practice in 1924.<\/li>\n
  11. What percentage of High Court judges in India are women?<\/strong>
    \na) 10%
    \nb) 14.27%
    \nc) 20%
    \nd) 25%
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Women make up 14.27% of High Court judges (109 out of 764).<\/li>\n
  12. How many women judges are currently in the Supreme Court of India?<\/strong>
    \na) One
    \nb) Two
    \nc) Three
    \nd) Four
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Bela Trivedi are the two women judges.<\/li>\n
  13. Which High Court has a woman Chief Justice?<\/strong>
    \na) Allahabad High Court
    \nb) Gujarat High Court
    \nc) Uttarakhand High Court
    \nd) Meghalaya High Court
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Gujarat High Court is the only one with a woman Chief Justice.<\/li>\n
  14. Who was elected as Canada\u2019s next Prime Minister?<\/strong>
    \na) Justin Trudeau
    \nb) Mark Carney
    \nc) Donald Trump
    \nd) Arun Gupta
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Mark Carney was elected as the leader of the Liberal Party and will become Canada\u2019s next Prime Minister.<\/li>\n
  15. Who is Mark Carney replacing as Prime Minister?<\/strong>
    \na) Justin Trudeau
    \nb) Donald Trump
    \nc) Narendra Modi
    \nd) Arun Gupta
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Carney replaces Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January.<\/li>\n
  16. What role did Carney hold before becoming Prime Minister?<\/strong>
    \na) Head of the Bank of Canada
    \nb) U.S. Treasury Secretary
    \nc) Prime Minister of England
    \nd) CEO of a tech company
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Carney was the head of the Bank of Canada and later the Bank of England.<\/li>\n
  17. What does the 2025 Economic Survey recommend?<\/strong>
    \na) Lower taxes
    \nb) A \u2018health tax\u2019 on ultra-processed foods
    \nc) Free food for all
    \nd) More advertising
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The survey recommends a tax on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).<\/li>\n
  18. What is the full form of FSSAI?<\/strong>
    \na) Food Standards and Safety Authority of India
    \nb) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
    \nc) Federal Safety and Standards Agency of India
    \nd) Food Security and Standards Alliance of India
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.<\/li>\n
  19. What system did FSSAI propose in September 2022?<\/strong>
    \na) Traffic light system
    \nb) Indian Nutrition Rating (INR) system
    \nc) High-in warning labels
    \nd) Food tax system
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> FSSAI proposed the INR system, based on Australia\u2019s health star model.<\/li>\n
  20. Which country was the largest arms importer from 2020-24?<\/strong>
    \na) India
    \nb) Ukraine
    \nc) China
    \nd) Pakistan
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Ukraine became the largest arms importer during 2020-24.<\/li>\n
  21. What rank did India hold as an arms importer from 2020-24?<\/strong>
    \na) First
    \nb) Second
    \nc) Third
    \nd) Fourth
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> India was the second-largest arms importer during this period.<\/li>\n
  22. By what percentage did India\u2019s arms imports decrease from 2015-19 to 2020-24?<\/strong>
    \na) 5.5%
    \nb) 9.3%
    \nc) 15%
    \nd) 20%
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> India\u2019s arms imports decreased by 9.3% during this period.<\/li>\n
  23. Which country supplied 36% of India\u2019s arms imports?<\/strong>
    \na) France
    \nb) Russia
    \nc) U.S.
    \nd) China
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Russia supplied 36% of India\u2019s arms imports from 2020-24.<\/li>\n
  24. Which country dropped out of the top 10 arms importers list?<\/strong>
    \na) India
    \nb) Pakistan
    \nc) China
    \nd) Ukraine
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> China dropped out due to its growing domestic arms production.<\/li>\n
  25. Which country became the second-largest arms exporter globally?<\/strong>
    \na) Russia
    \nb) U.S.
    \nc) France
    \nd) Italy
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> France overtook Russia to become the second-largest arms exporter.<\/li>\n
  26. What share of global arms exports does the U.S. hold?<\/strong>
    \na) 28%
    \nb) 36%
    \nc) 43%
    \nd) 64%
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The U.S. accounts for 43% of global arms exports.<\/li>\n
  27. Who did Trump directly warn to stop supporting the Houthis?<\/strong>
    \na) Russia
    \nb) Iran
    \nc) Saudi Arabia
    \nd) China
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Trump issued a direct warning to Iran, demanding an end to its support for the Houthis.<\/li>\n
  28. Why do the Houthis say they are attacking ships?<\/strong>
    \na) To disrupt global trade
    \nb) In solidarity with Palestinians
    \nc) To challenge U.S. dominance
    \nd) To support Iran\u2019s navy
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The Houthis claim their attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza war.<\/li>\n
  29. Who is the U.S. National Security Advisor?<\/strong>
    \na) Pete Hegseth
    \nb) Michael Waltz
    \nc) Tulsi Gabbard
    \nd) Ajit Doval
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Michael Waltz is identified as the U.S. National Security Advisor.<\/li>\n
  30. What coalition are the Houthis part of?<\/strong>
    \na) Five Eyes
    \nb) Axis of resistance
    \nc) NATO
    \nd) Gulf Cooperation Council
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The Houthis are part of the \u201caxis of resistance,\u201d a pro-Iran coalition.<\/li>\n
  31. What is the official name of the Houthis?<\/strong>
    \na) Ansar Allah
    \nb) Hezbollah
    \nc) Islamic Jihad
    \nd) Al-Qaeda
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The Houthis are officially known as Ansar Allah (Partisans of God).<\/li>\n
  32. Which sect of Islam do the Houthis follow?<\/strong>
    \na) Sunni
    \nb) Zaidi Shiite
    \nc) Sufi
    \nd) Wahhabi
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The Houthis subscribe to the Zaidi sect of Shiite Islam.<\/li>\n
  33. What century did Modi call \u201cAsia\u2019s century\u201d?<\/strong>
    \na) 20th
    \n<\/sup>b) 21st<\/sup>
    \nc) 22nd
    \n<\/sup>d) 19th<\/sup>
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> Modi referred to the 21st<\/sup> century as Asia\u2019s century.<\/li>\n
  34. Who hosted the fourth conference of global intelligence and security chiefs?<\/strong>
    \na) Tulsi Gabbard
    \nb) Ajit Doval
    \nc) Michael Waltz
    \nd) Pete Hegseth
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> National Security Adviser Ajit Doval hosted the conference.<\/li>\n
  35. Who attended the conference from the U.S.?<\/strong>
    \na) Pete Hegseth
    \nb) Tulsi Gabbard
    \nc) Michael Waltz
    \nd) Daniel Rogers
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong>S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard attended.<\/li>\n
  36. Which group of countries had their chiefs present at the conference?<\/strong>
    \na) BRICS
    \nb) Five Eyes
    \nc) G7
    \nd) ASEAN
    \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The chiefs of the Five Eyes countries were present.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \n
    1. Which Indian agency co-organized the conference?<\/strong>
      \na) RAW
      \nb) CBI
      \nc) IB
      \nd) NIA
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> The conference was organized by RAW and the NSCS.<\/li>\n
    2. When was the first global intelligence chiefs conference held?<\/strong>
      \na) 2020
      \nb) 2021
      \nc) 2022
      \nd)\u00a0 2023
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> The first global intelligence chiefs <\/strong>conference was held in April 2022.<\/li>\n
    3. What did Trump call the Houthis?<\/strong>
      \na) \u201cFreedom fighters\u201d
      \nb) \u201cSinister mobsters\u201d
      \nc) \u201cPeaceful rebels\u201d
      \nd) \u201cAllies of Iran\u201d
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> Trump described the Houthis as \u201csinister mobsters.\u201d<\/li>\n
    4. How many astronauts returned to Earth after 9 months in space?<\/strong>
      \na) 2
      \nb) 3
      \nc) 4
      \nd) 5
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, and Aleksandr Gorbunov returned to Earth, making a total of 4 astronauts.<\/li>\n
    5. What was the duration of the astronauts’ mission?<\/strong>
      \na) 6 months
      \nb) 286 days
      \nc) 371 days
      \nd) 437 days
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> The mission lasted 286 days, longer than the usual six-month rotation on the ISS.<\/li>\n
    6. Which spacecraft brought the astronauts back to Earth?<\/strong>
      \na) Boeing Starliner
      \nb) SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom
      \nc) Mir Station
      \nd) Soyuz
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> The SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship named Freedom carried the astronauts back.<\/li>\n
    7. Where did the spacecraft splash down?<\/strong>
      \na) Off the California coast
      \nb) Off the Florida coast
      \nc) In the Pacific Ocean
      \nd) In the Atlantic Ocean
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> The capsule splashed down off the Florida coast at 3:27 a.m. IST.<\/li>\n
    8. What temperature did the Freedom capsule experience during re-entry?<\/strong>
      \na) 1,000\u00b0C
      \nb) 1,500\u00b0C
      \nc) 2,000\u00b0C
      \nd) 2,500\u00b0C
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> The capsule faced temperatures of 2,000\u00b0C during re-entry into Earth\u2019s atmosphere.<\/li>\n
    9. What greeted the capsule after splashdown?<\/strong>
      \na) Helicopters
      \nb) A pod of dolphins and recovery boats
      \nc) Ground teams with flags
      \nd) A naval ship
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> Dolphins and recovery boats were present for safety checks after the splashdown.<\/li>\n
    10. How long after leaving the ISS did the astronauts land on Earth?<\/strong>
      \na) 10 hours
      \nb) 17 hours
      \nc) 24 hours
      \nd) 48 hours
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> The astronauts left the ISS 17 hours before landing.<\/li>\n
    11. What was the original purpose of Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams\u2019 mission?<\/strong>
      \na) To test SpaceX Crew Dragon
      \nb) To test Boeing\u2019s Starliner
      \nc) To repair the ISS
      \nd) To conduct experiments
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> Their mission was to test Boeing\u2019s Starliner, but issues forced them to stay longer.<\/li>\n
    12. Why didn\u2019t the Boeing Starliner bring the astronauts back?<\/strong>
      \na) It was too small
      \nb) It developed problems and returned empty
      \nc) It crashed during re-entry
      \nd) It was not designed for return trips
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> The Starliner had issues and was deemed unfit to fly them back.<\/li>\n
    13. What is the world record for the longest single space mission?<\/strong>
      \na) 286 days
      \nb) 371 days
      \nc) 437 days\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) 500 days
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> Valeri Polyakov holds the world record with 437 days aboard the Mir station.<\/li>\n
    14. What does APAAR stand for?<\/strong>
      \na) Academic Performance Analysis and Review
      \nb) Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
      \nc) Annual Progress Assessment and Reporting
      \nd) Advanced Personal Academic Archive Registry
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry.<\/li>\n
    15. How many digits are in an APAAR ID?<\/strong>
      \na) 10
      \nb) 11
      \nc) 12
      \nd) 13
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> APAAR assigns a unique and permanent 12-digit ID to each student.<\/li>\n
    16. What is the main objective of APAAR?<\/strong>
      \na) To replace Aadhaar
      \nb) To streamline students\u2019 academic records
      \nc) To monitor teachers
      \nd) To fund schools
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> APAAR consolidates academic records into a single platform.<\/li>\n
    17. Where is the APAAR ID stored?<\/strong>
      \na) UDISE+
      \nb) DigiLocker
      \nc) CBSE portal
      \nd) Aadhaar database
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> APAAR is linked to Aadhaar and stored in DigiLocker.<\/li>\n
    18. Which policy is APAAR a part of?<\/strong>
      \na) Digital India
      \nb) National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
      \nc) Aadhaar Act
      \nd) Right to Education Act
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> APAAR is part of NEP 2020\u2019s reforms.<\/li>\n
    19. What does the ‘America First’ mantra signify under Donald Trump\u2019s administration?<\/strong>
      \na) Increased U.S. support for multilateral institutions
      \nb) A shift away from multilateralism and international law
      \nc) Stronger ties with the United Nations
      \nd) Cooperation with non-western nations
      \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> The ‘America First’ policy marks a significant change, indicating the U.S. is moving away from supporting multilateralism and international law, focusing instead on its own interests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \n
      1. What is multilateralism in international relations?<\/strong>
        \na) Cooperation between two states only
        \nb) A system of coordination among three or more states
        \nc) A policy of isolationism
        \nd) A military alliance between nations
        \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
        \nExplanation:<\/strong> Multilateralism refers to cooperation among three or more states based on shared interests and collective action to address global challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n
        1. What is the purpose of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?<\/strong>
          \na) To regulate global trade
          \nb) To address genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes
          \nc) To enforce climate agreements
          \nd) To oversee UN peacekeeping missions
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The ICC is the first permanent court established to prosecute serious international crimes like genocide and war crimes.<\/li>\n
        2. Which agreement did the U.S. withdraw from under Trump\u2019s administration?<\/strong>
          \na) Paris Climate Agreement
          \nb) Kyoto Protocol
          \nc) Treaty of Versailles
          \nd) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The U.S. withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, signaling a retreat from global climate cooperation.<\/li>\n
        3. Where is the International Criminal Court (ICC) located?<\/strong>
          \na) New York
          \nb) Geneva
          \nc) The Hague
          \nd) Paris
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> c)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The ICC is based in The Hague, Netherlands.<\/li>\n
        4. What historical event does the ICC\u2019s mission reflect?<\/strong>
          \na) The Cold War
          \nb) The Nuremberg Tribunal
          \nc) The Great Depression
          \nd) The French Revolution
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The ICC\u2019s mission builds on the legacy of the Nuremberg Tribunal, which prosecuted war crimes after World War II.<\/li>\n
        5. What organization evolved from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?<\/strong>
          \na) United Nations
          \nb) World Trade Organization (WTO)
          \nc) International Criminal Court
          \nd) World Health Organization
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The GATT, established in 1947, evolved into the WTO to regulate international trade.<\/li>\n
        6. What opportunity does U.S. unilateralism provide for non-western nations like India?<\/strong>
          \na) Leadership roles in international institutions
          \nb) Increased tariffs
          \nc) Isolation from global trade
          \nd) Military dominance
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The U.S.\u2019s retreat from multilateralism offers countries like India a chance to take on leadership roles globally.<\/li>\n
        7. What is journalism often called in a democracy?<\/strong>
          \na) The First Estate
          \nb) The Fourth Estate
          \nc) The Silent Watchdog
          \nd) The Public Voice
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> Journalism is dubbed the “Fourth Estate” for its role as a watchdog ensuring accountability in democracy.<\/li>\n
        8. What act did the British colonial government introduce to suppress nationalist newspapers?<\/strong>
          \na) Press Council Act
          \nb) Vernacular Press Act
          \nc) Right to Information Act
          \nd) IT Rules 2021
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was introduced to curb nationalist movements by restricting Indian newspapers.<\/li>\n
        9. Which newspaper was edited by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?<\/strong>
          \na) Amrita Bazar Patrika
          \nb) Kesari
          \nc) Bande Mataram
          \nd) Indian Express
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> Kesari, edited by Tilak, played a key role in mobilizing public opinion during India\u2019s freedom struggle.<\/li>\n
        10. Which scandal was exposed by investigative journalism in India?<\/strong>
          \na) Bofors scam
          \nb) Watergate scandal
          \nc) Panama Papers
          \nd) Enron scandal
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The Bofors scam is an example of corruption uncovered by investigative journalism in India.<\/li>\n
        11. What is one key function of journalism in a democracy?<\/strong>
          \na) Enforcing laws
          \nb) Dissemination of information
          \nc) Conducting elections
          \nd) Writing legislation
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> Journalism collects and shares news to keep the public informed, a vital democratic function.<\/li>\n
        12. Which act established the Press Council of India?<\/strong>
          \na) Press Council Act, 1978
          \nb) RTI Act, 2005
          \nc) IT Rules, 2021
          \nd) Whistleblower Protection Act, 2014
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The Press Council Act of 1978 created the Press Council to maintain journalistic ethics in India.<\/li>\n
        13. Who won the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence, Hindi, in Journalism in 2025?<\/strong>
          \na) Ramnath Goenka
          \nb) Mridulika Jha
          \nc) Droupadi Murmu
          \nd) S. Jaishankar
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> Mridulika Jha of Aaj Tak won the Ramnath Goenka Award, Hindi,<\/strong> for her coverage of the \u2018Dunki route.\u2019<\/li>\n
        14. What is the Ramnath Goenka Award administered by?<\/strong>
          \na) Indian Express Group
          \nb) The Hindu Group
          \nc) India Today Group
          \nd) Journalism council of India
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> b)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The award is managed by the Ramnath Goenka Foundation, established by the Indian Express Group.<\/li>\n
        15. In which year was the Ramnath Goenka Award first given?<\/strong>
          \na) 2005
          \nb) 1978
          \nc) 2014
          \nd) 2020
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The award was first presented in 2005 to honor journalistic excellence.<\/li>\n
        16. What did the Anuradha Bhasin vs Union of India (2020) case emphasize?<\/strong>
          \na) Internet shutdowns harm journalism and free speech
          \nb) Press freedom can be fully restricted
          \nc) Corporate influence is acceptable
          \nd) Defamation laws should be stricter
          \nAnswer:<\/strong> a)
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> The court highlighted that internet shutdowns infringe on journalism and free speech rights.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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