Q. Indian-Origin Scientist Jay Bhattacharya has been appointed as the director of which institution in US?
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
C. World Health Organization (WHO)
D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Answer: b) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Indian-origin scientist Jay Bhattacharya has been confirmed as the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 🎉 Nominated by President Donald Trump, he was confirmed on March 25, 2025, with a 53-47 vote by US Senate.
Q. Which team became the World Champion at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup?
A) Japan
B) Malaysia
C) South Korea
D) India
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Answer: D) India
The Indian Men’s Regu team has made history, winning gold at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup! The championship, held in Patna, Bihar. India defeat Japan 2-1 in the final on 25 March 2025.
Q. Who is leading the Argentina national football team on their visit to India in October 2025?
A) Paulo Dybala
B) Lionel Messi
C) Angel Di Maria
D) Lautaro Martinez
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Answer: B) Lionel Messi
The Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match.
Q. What is the full form of VLSRSAM, successfully tested by DRDO in March 2025?
A) Vertically-Loaded Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
B) Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
C) Variable-Launch Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
D) Vertical-Lift Surface-to-Air Missile
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Answer: B) Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
On 27 March 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully tested the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM).