Find the current affairs quiz of 20 March 2025 by Exam Charcha.
Staying updated with current events is crucial, and this quiz is designed to help you test your knowledge of the latest happenings. The 20 March 2025 current affairs quiz covers the key events, news, and developments from this day.
Each question comes with multiple choices, and the correct answer is provided to help you learn. Whether you’re preparing for competitive exams or just want to stay informed, this quiz is a great way to assess your awareness of current affairs.
Current Affairs Quiz – 20 March 2025 (Test Now)
1. Who were the petitioners in the case demanding booth-wise voter turnout data to be uploaded by the ECI?
a) Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan
b) Mahua Moitra and ADR
c) Rahul Gandhi and Association for Electoral Reform
d) Election Commission of India and Lok Sabha
Show Answer
Answer: b) Mahua Moitra and ADR
2. What document did the petitioners request the ECI to upload after each phase of polling?
a) Form 20A
b) Form 17C
c) Form 49D
d) Form 10E
Show Answer
Answer: b) Form 17C
3. Which section of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 mandates the preparation of Form 17C?
a) Rule 35A
b) Rule 49S and Rule 56C(2)
c) Rule 50B
d) Rule 45E
Show Answer
Answer: b) Rule 49S and Rule 56C(2)
4. Who represented the Election Commission in the Supreme Court hearing on March 18, 2025?
a) Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi
b) Advocate Prashant Bhushan
c) Senior Advocate Maninder Singh
d) Advocate Kapil Sibal
Show Answer
Answer: c) Senior Advocate Maninder Singh
5. Which application is used by ECI to disclose voter turnout data voluntarily?
a) Electoral Data App
b) Voting Trends App
c) Voter Turnout App
d) ECI Data Portal
Show Answer
Answer: c) Voter Turnout App
6. Where are the Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs located?
a) Narayanpet district, Telangana
b) Warangal district, Telangana
c) Bidar district, Karnataka
d) Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh
Show Answer
Answer: a) Narayanpet district, Telangana
7. How old are the Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs estimated to be?
a) Around 2,000 years old
b) Over 3,500 years old
c) Nearly 1,000 years old
d) 4,500-5,000 years old
Show Answer
Answer: b) Over 3,500 years old
8. What is the primary significance of the alignment of the menhirs at Mudumal?
a) Religious orientation
b) Defense strategy
c) Celestial and astronomical alignment
d) Agricultural marking
Show Answer
Answer: c) Celestial and astronomical alignment
9. Which Union Minister informed the Lok Sabha about India’s new tentative UNESCO list?
a) Amit Shah
b) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
c) Smriti Irani
d) Dharmendra Pradhan
Show Answer
Answer: b) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
10. Which of the following is NOT part of India’s recent tentative UNESCO Heritage Site list?
a) Chausath Yogini Temples
b) Kanger Valley National Park
c) Palace-fortresses of the Bundelas
d) Ajanta Caves
Show Answer
Answer: d) Ajanta Caves
11. Which Supreme Court judge led the Bench examining Lokpal’s jurisdiction over judges?
a) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
c) Justice B.R. Gavai
d) Justice Indira Banerjee
Show Answer
Answer: c) Justice B.R. Gavai
12. What date did the Supreme Court stay Lokpal’s order to investigate High Court judges?
a) January 27, 2025
b) March 18, 2025
c) February 20, 2025
d) February 5, 2025
Show Answer
Answer: c) February 20, 2025
13. Under which section of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, does the Lokpal claim jurisdiction over judges?
a) Section 14(1)(f)
b) Section 10A(2)
c) Section 21(3)(b)
d) Section 12(5)
Show Answer
Answer: a) Section 14(1)(f)
14. What is the process for removing a judge of the High Court or Supreme Court?
a) Presidential Order
b) Parliament’s special majority under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
c) CBI Investigation and Lokpal Enquiry
d) Supreme Court In-House Procedure
Show Answer
Answer: b) Parliament’s special majority under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
15. Who is the current Chairperson of Lokpal as of February 2025?
a) Gyanesh Kumar
b) Pinaki Chandra Ghose
c) Arvind Datar
d) Sudha Murthy
Show Answer
Answer: a) Gyanesh Kumar
16. Who conducted the global survey on free speech in 2024?
a) Association for Democratic Reforms
b) The Future of Free Speech
c) Transparency International
d) Reporters Without Borders
Show Answer
Answer: b) The Future of Free Speech
17. Where did India rank among 33 countries in the 2024 free speech survey?
a) 18th
b) 24th
c) 12th
d) 30th
Show Answer
Answer: b) 24th
18. Which country ranked the highest in the 2024 free speech survey?
a) United Kingdom
b) Denmark
c) Norway
d) Canada
Show Answer
Answer: c) Norway
19. What percentage of Indians supported preventing criticism of government policies?
a) 25%
b) 37%
c) 15%
d) 50%
Show Answer
Answer: b) 37%
20. Which countries showed the most improvement in supporting free speech?
a) Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan
b) China, Russia, Saudi Arabia
c) United States, Canada, Japan
d) South Africa, Brazil, Argentina
Show Answer
Answer: a) Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan
21. In which case was Section 66A of the IT Act struck down for being unconstitutional?
a) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
b) Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras
c) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
d) S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram
Show Answer
Answer: c) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
22. Which case upheld filmmakers’ right to express dissent through cinema?
a) Sakal Papers Ltd. v. Union of India
b) Bennett Coleman & Co. v. Union of India
c) S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram
d) Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India
Show Answer
Answer: c) S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram
23. Which landmark case recognized the right to know as part of free speech?
a) Kaushal Kishor v. State of UP
b) Indian Express Newspapers v. Union of India
c) Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms
d) Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras
Show Answer
Answer: c) Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms
24. Which case recognized internet access as part of free speech?
a) Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India
b) Sakal Papers Ltd. v. Union of India
c) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
d) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
Show Answer
Answer: a) Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India
25. What was the key takeaway from the case Kaushal Kishor v. State of UP?
a) Allowed state censorship of social media
b) Enforced that fundamental rights apply to non-state actors
c) Expanded the role of the press in India
d) Struck down ambiguous provisions in the Election Rules
Show Answer
Answer: b) Enforced that fundamental rights apply to non-state actors
Download PDF of 20 March Current Affairs Quiz
Download the 20 March Current Affairs Quiz PDF for easy access to all questions and answers. This handy resource is perfect for offline practice or revision, helping you stay updated with the latest current affairs at your convenience.
Study Current Affairs of 20 March 2025
For a detailed understanding of the key events from 20 March 2025, visit our comprehensive current affairs page. This section covers all major news and developments, providing in-depth insights that are crucial for exam preparation and staying informed.