Today Current Affairs MCQs : 19 March 2025

Q. How long was the extended mission of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore in space?

a) 8 days
b) 286 days
c) 1 year
d) 365 days

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Ans: b) 286 days
After an extended mission of 286 days in space, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore safely returned to Earth on March 18, 2025.

Q. Which spacecraft was used for the astronauts’ return journey to Earth?

a) Boeing Starliner
b) Space Shuttle
c) SpaceX Crew Dragon
d) Soyuz capsule

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Ans: c) SpaceX Crew Dragon
Return Journey: The astronauts traveled aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, which successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast

Q. What was the primary purpose of the phone call between Trump and Putin on March 18, 2025?

a) To discuss economic sanctions
b) To convince Moscow to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
c) To negotiate trade agreements
d) To plan a diplomatic summit in Russia

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Answer: b) To convince Moscow to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
On March 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a crucial phone call to address the ongoing Ukraine war.

Q. How will the Election Commission proceed with linking EPIC with Aadhaar ?

a) Based on personal preferences of the Chief Election Commissioner.
b) As per the provisions of Article 326, Representation of the People Act, 1950, and relevant Supreme Court judgements.
c) Based on the majority vote of the Election Commission members.
d) Without any legal or constitutional basis.

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Ans: b) As per the provisions of Article 326, Representation of the People Act, 1950, and relevant Supreme Court judgements.

Q. According to Article 326 of the Indian Constitution, who has the right to vote?

A) Any resident of India
B) Citizens of India
C) Holders of an Aadhaar card
D) Persons above 16 years of age

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Answer: B) Citizens of India

Q. What is the name of the new boxing body recognized by the IOC for LA 2028?

A) International Boxing Federation
B) Global Boxing Alliance
C) World Boxing
D) Olympic Boxing Association

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Answer: C) World Boxing
In 2023, the International Boxing Association (IBA) was stripped of IOC recognition due to governance and financial issues, leading to the creation of World Boxing, which now has over 80 national federations.

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