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[March 2025] Current Affairs Quiz
Even if you think you’re keeping up with current events for exams or interviews, do you ever find yourself hesitating when actually asked, thinking, “Wait, what was that again?” This article presents events that made headlines in March 2025 as a multiple-choice current affairs quiz.
It covers a wide range of topics—from politics and international affairs to issues close to everyday life—so you can naturally build knowledge while having fun.
It’s also useful for final exam prep or interview prep, so feel free to give it a try!
[March 2025] Current Affairs Quiz (1–10)
Which prefecture ranked first for the first time in 2024 in the aracha (crude tea) production rankings?
- Ibaraki Prefecture
- Kyoto Prefecture
- Kagoshima Prefecture
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Kagoshima Prefecture
In 2024, Kagoshima Prefecture ranked first nationwide in crude tea production for the first time. It drew attention for overtaking Shizuoka Prefecture, which had long held the top spot. By the way, “crude tea” refers to tea leaves that are steamed after harvesting, then rolled and dried.
It was announced that Japan’s current account surplus for 2024 was 29.2615 trillion yen. How did this compare with the previous year?
- approximately a 9% increase
- approximately a 14% increase
- approximately a 29% increase
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approximately a 29% increase
Japan’s current account balance, which reflects the country’s income and expenditures from trade and investment with overseas partners, posted a surplus of 29.2615 trillion yen in 2024. This is the largest amount on record and represents an increase of about 29% compared with the previous year.
In Netflix’s Engagement Report for the second half of 2024, which Japanese TV drama series ranked first?
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Dandadan
- The land swindlers
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Dandadan
According to the Netflix Engagement Report released in February 2025, the anime series Dandadan ranked 38th overall—including titles from around the world—among TV drama series in the second half of 2024. This drew attention as the highest-ranking entry among Japanese works.
What is the name of the commercial building—including the studio where ‘Waratte Iitomo!’ was recorded—that closed at the end of February 2025?
- Shinjuku Alta
- Shibuya 109
- Ikebukuro Sunshine City
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Shinjuku Alta
Shinjuku Alta was a commercial building in Shinjuku that mainly housed women’s apparel and variety goods stores. It was also known for hosting public recordings of Fuji TV’s variety show “Waratte Iitomo!” It closed on February 28, 2025, bringing an end to its 45-year history.
Which company entered the MVNO business in March 2025?
- Recruit
- Ryohin Keikaku
- Mercari
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Mercari
In March 2025, Mercari entered the MVNO business and launched Mercari Mobile. What set it apart from other MVNO providers and drew attention was the ability for individuals to buy and sell data allowances with each other.
Which prefecture has one of the world’s largest MUJI stores that opened in March 2025?
- Tochigi Prefecture
- Nara Prefecture
- Okayama Prefecture
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Nara Prefecture
The MUJI store that newly opened in March 2025 at AEON Mall Kashihara in Nara Prefecture surpasses other locations in sales floor area and product variety, and is considered one of the largest in the world.
Which calling app was announced to end its service in May 2025?
- Skype
- Kakao Talk
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Skype
Skype is a calling app operated by Microsoft. Since its launch in 2004, it has been widely used for business and personal video calls, but it has been announced that the service will end in May 2025.