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[Audio] TODAY CURRENT AFFAIRS Today CurrenT affairs: MarCh 27, 2025 27/03/2025 27/03/2025 India Successfully Tests VLSRSAM Missile! Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, set to visit India in October 2025 On 27 March 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully tested the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surfaceto-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The test was conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced this major event on March, 26 . The missile was launched from a land-based vertical launcher. It targeted a high-speed aerial object at a low altitude. The test confirmed the missile's capability to operate near boundaries at low altitudes. This visit is part of Argentina's global outreach efforts ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification finals. AFA President Claudio Fabian Tapia described it as a significant milestone for Argentina's international presence, emphasizing the association's commitment to expanding opportunities in regions like India and Singapore. During the test, the missile demonstrated excellent agility, reliability, and pinpoint accuracy. It used an indigenous Radio Frequency seeker and was supported by a Multi-Function Radar and a Weapon Control System. The entire system worked as expected. Since 2021, the AFA has been building strong ties with India's passionate football community. Leandro Petersen, AFA's Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, highlighted the importance of fostering this connection. "This is a new step in AFA's global expansion. Our goal is to bring the best of Argentine football to fans and continue strengthening these relationships," Petersen stated. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Navy, and the defence industry for this achievement. He praised the missile as a force multiplier and a testament to India's strong defence development capabilities. GK Now – Current Affairs.

[Audio] TODAY CURRENT AFFAIRS A Special Return for Messi Fans may recall Messi's last visit to India in 2011 when Argentina played a World Cup qualifier against Venezuela at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Argentina emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, making this return even more special. 27/03/2025 Indian-Origin Scientist Jay Bhattacharya Takes Charge as NIH Director in US Indian-origin scientist Jay Bhattacharya has been confirmed as the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Nominated by President Donald 27/03/2025 Trump, he was confirmed on March 25, 2025, with a 53-47 vote by US Senate. India Crowned World Champions in Sepak Takraw! Dr. Bhattacharya is a renowned expert in health policy and economics, holding an MD and PhD from Stanford University. He has an impressive career as a professor at Stanford, a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a senior fellow at the The Indian Men's Regu team has made history, winning gold at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup! The championship, held in Patna, Bihar, saw India deliver a breathtaking performance to defeat Japan 2-1 in the final on 25 March 2025. Hoover Institution. His groundbreaking research spans Economics, Public Health, and Health Policy, impacting lives across the globe. The journey wasn't easy. After losing the first set 11-15, the Indian team found renewed strength with the roar of the home crowd behind them. They bounced back in style, winning the second set 15-11 and forcing a decisive third game. Today Current Affairs MCQs : 27 March 2025 In a nail-biting finale, both teams traded points in a tense showdown. But India held their nerve and emerged victorious with a 1714 win, securing the coveted gold medal and bringing pride to the nation! 27/03/2025 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) GK Now – Current Affairs.

[Audio] TODAY CURRENT AFFAIRS C. World Health Organization (WHO) D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 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? 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. 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 Q. Which team became the World Champion at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup? A) Japan B) Malaysia C) South Korea D) India Answer: B) Vertically-Launched ShortRange 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). 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 Answer: B) Lionel Messi The Argentina national football GK Now – Current Affairs.