Today Current Affairs MCQs : 26 March 2025

Q.:Rajiv Gauba has been recently (in March 2025) appointed as:

(A) Union Home Secretary
(B) Full-time member of the NITI Aayog
(C) Cabinet Secretary
(D) Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development

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Ans: (B) Full-time member of the NITI Aayog
Former Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has been appointed as a full-time member of the NITI Aayog, effective 25 March 2025.

Q. What is the significance of India’s first indigenous MRI machine, set to be installed at AIIMS Delhi by October 2025 for clinical trials?

(A) It eliminates the need for X-rays.
(B) It reduces dependence on imported medical equipment.
(C) It replaces CT scans in hospitals.
(D) It is powered entirely by renewable energy.

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Ans: (B) It reduces dependence on imported medical equipment.

Q. What is the main aim of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024?

A) To reduce taxes
B) To strengthen the NDMA and SDMA
C) To create new political constituencies
D) To increase foreign investments

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Ans: B) To strengthen the NDMA and SDMA
The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been passed by both houses of Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha approving it on 25 March 2025. It amends the Disaster Management Act, 2005, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the National and State Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA and SDMA).

Q. How much will customers be charged for a financial transaction beyond the free limit from May 1?

A) Rs 17
B) Rs 18
C) Rs 19
D) Rs 20

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Answer: C) Rs 19
Financial transactions beyond the free limit will now cost Rs 19 per transaction, up from Rs 17 from May 1,2025.

Q. What percentage of India’s workforce was covered by social security in 2024, according to the ILO report?

A) 24.4%
B) 48.8%
C) 40.3%
D) 50%

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Answer: B) 48.8%
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), World Social Security Report 2024-26, India’s coverage has jumped from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024.

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