Q. What was the original name of the Assam Rifles when it was first raised in 1835?
a) Northeast Frontier Force
b) Cachar Levy
c) Eastern Border Regiment
d) Himalayan Security Unit
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Answer: b) Cachar Levy
Established on March 24 in 1835 as the ‘Cachar Levy,’ the Assam Rifles has evolved through numerous historical events, playing a crucial role in safeguarding the northeastern region.
Q. When is World Tuberculosis Day observed every year?
a. 22 March
b. 13 January
c. 24 March
d. 21 February
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Ans: c. 24 March
Observed on 24th March every year, World Tuberculosis Day aims to raise awareness
Q. Why did Justice Yashwant Varma come under controversy in March 2025?
A) Corruption allegations
B) Discovery of cash at his residence
C) Misuse of judicial powers
D) Conflict with senior judges
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Answer: B) Discovery of cash at his residence
Justice Varma is currently under scrutiny following allegations of a large stash of cash being discovered at his Delhi residence after a fire broke out on March 14, 2025.
Q. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary of India on March 24, 2025?
A) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
B) Ajay Seth
C) Rajiv Kumar
D) Sanjay Malhotra
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Answer: B) Ajay Seth
The Government of India has designated Ajay Seth, a 1987-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, as the new Finance Secretary on March 24, 2025.
Q. What is the revised monthly salary of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members effective from April 1, 2023?
A) Rs 1 lakh
B) Rs 1.24 lakh
C) Rs 1.5 lakh
D) Rs 1.75 lakh
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Answer: B) Rs 1.24 lakh
The Centre has officially announced a significant revision in the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs), effective from April 1, 2023