JIGYASA: Daily Current Affairs Quiz of March 25, 2016

As identified by the Scientists at CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), L-Menthol found in mint plant is a potential cancer cell killer. Name the cancer cell line that can be killed by it without affecting the normal cell line.

Name the Indian politician that has been named among the world’s 50 greatest leaders by Fortune magazine being the sole Indian leader on the list topped by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

Which former Bosnian Serb leader has sentenced to 40 years in prison for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes during the Bosnian war in the 1990s, by United Nations court?

Belgium is in news due to terrorist attack in its capital city, Brussels. Which among the following countries does not share border with Belgium?

US and Russia have agreed to intensify the drive for a political settlement in Syria at UN-mediated peace talks in Geneva. Which of the following bodies of United Nations is responsible for maintaining peace and security among countries?

To boost the economic and trade ties with the neighboring and regional countries, the Iranian President is on a visit to Pakistan. Who is the present President of Iran?

Recently, it appeared in news that nearly 25,000 kg of Indian cumin has been seized in the U.S. after customs agents found it infested with pests. Cumin is known for its wide applications and medicinal use, it is native to

To create awareness among various sections of society, especially students, as to how Climate Change can be combated through mitigation and adaptation, the Ministry of Environment and Railway ministry have initiated a Science Express Climate Action special (SECAS) train that will be stationed at

Name the US actor, who influenced a generation of comedians with his Emmy winning TV series, ‘It’s Garry Shandling’s Show’, has recently died aged 66.

Khapra beetles can also tolerate insecticides and fumigants, and can survive for long periods of time without food; it is considered one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world. The crops affected by it is/are