March 2026 Current Affairs: Revision Q&A
All 315 quiz questions of March 2026 with their answers, day by day. Read it in one go before the exam.
1 & 2 March 2026 open
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan reportedly turned into a major confrontation after Pakistan began which military operation?
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
Which company set up the Assembly, Test, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) semiconductor plant that was inaugurated at Sanand in Gujarat?
Micron Technology Inc.
The Micron ATMP project received what share of capital subsidy from the Union Government under the India Semiconductor Mission?
50%
Which authority introduced the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual to make government banking more transparent and efficient?
Controller General of Accounts
India's first home-designed dedicated combat helicopter, the LCH Prachand, is built by which organisation?
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
On which river does National Waterway-2, the site of several newly opened inland waterway projects, lie?
Brahmaputra
About what share of India's overseas trade is now carried out in rupees, as part of the push to internationalise the currency?
5%
Which organisation launched eSushrut@Clinic, a digital platform meant for small and medium-sized clinics?
National Health Authority
Rice fortified and supplied through government welfare schemes carries which set of micronutrients?
Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12
The World Bank has pointed out that about what proportion of agricultural subsidies worldwide is tied to deforestation?
14%
In the Pakistan–Afghanistan confrontation, what is the name of the operation launched by Pakistan?
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
Micron's Sanand facility inaugurated by the Prime Minister is which kind of semiconductor unit?
ATMP (packaging) facility
Which authority launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual?
Controller General of Accounts
Which company designed and manufactured the LCH Prachand under the Light Combat Helicopter programme?
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Which waterway hosted the three infrastructure projects opened by Sarbananda Sonowal at Dibrugarh in 2026?
National Waterway 2
3 March 2026 open
Reports say the US and Israel carried out a 2026 strike campaign on Iran's nuclear and missile facilities under which name?
Operation Epic Fury (Operation Genesis)
A long-term uranium deal worth roughly CAD 2.6 billion was struck by India with which nation?
Canada
'Legacy Thrust Territories', a term brought in by the Ministry of Home Affairs, deals mainly with which concern?
Preventing resurgence of Left Wing Extremism
Which place hosted the National Arogya Fair 2026?
Shegaon, Maharashtra
While sharing securities-related posts on social media, market intermediaries are required by SEBI to show what?
Registered name and SEBI registration number
A penalty of ₹11.50 lakh was levied by the Reserve Bank of India on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited mainly for breaching which framework?
Fair Practices Code
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is a gauge of what in India's economy?
Industrial sector performance
Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks in India are both licensed and supervised by which body?
Reserve Bank of India
For the financial year 2025-26, EPFO has recommended what interest rate on EPF deposits?
8.25%
The newly introduced 50% portfolio overlap limit from SEBI chiefly applies to which category of mutual funds?
Thematic and sectoral funds
What was the name of Iran's military response to the 2026 US-Israel strikes?
Operation Truthful Promise 4
India and Canada aim to raise bilateral trade to what level by 2030 under the CEPA push?
USD 50 billion
Which ministry introduced the concept of Legacy Thrust Territories?
Ministry of Home Affairs
National Arogya Fair 2026 was organised at which place?
Shegaon in Buldhana district, Maharashtra
What must SEBI-registered intermediaries disclose on securities-related social media content under the new circular?
Registered name and SEBI registration number
4 & 5 March 2026 open
What best explains why the Strait of Hormuz matters strategically?
It is a key sea passage for global oil and LNG shipments leaving the Persian Gulf
Between which pair of countries does the Strait of Hormuz lie?
Iran and Oman
What share of the divisible tax pool goes to the states under the 16th Finance Commission (2026–31) recommendations?
41%
Which criterion did the 16th Finance Commission newly add to the horizontal devolution formula?
Contribution to GDP
The National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app is mainly used in carrying out which government scheme?
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
To which bird family does the Dusky Eagle-Owl belong?
Strigidae
IRDAI has suggested that insurers move away from IGAAP and adopt which accounting framework?
Ind AS
How much can the portfolio overlap between thematic or sectoral funds and other equity schemes be, according to SEBI's revised mutual fund categorisation norms?
Up to 50%
Which description fits a Certificate of Deposit (CD) best?
A short-term money market instrument issued by banks
What is the minimum Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) that the Reserve Bank of India obliges banks to hold?
100%
The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and which country?
Oman
Under which Article of the Constitution is the Finance Commission constituted, as per the 16th Finance Commission notes?
Article 280
Which mobile application records MGNREGS worker attendance with mandatory facial recognition from 1 March?
NMMS
What is the IUCN status of the Ruddy Shelduck according to the notes?
Least Concern
Where is the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) held?
Yaoundé, Cameroon
6 & 7 March 2026 open
To which international convention has India's 7th National Biodiversity Report been sent?
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
By 2030, what share of the world's land and marine areas is the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) meant to protect?
30%
For which nationwide exercise were the mascots 'Pragati' and 'Vikas' unveiled?
Census 2027
'Sanand 2.0' describes Sanand in Gujarat turning into a centre for which industry?
Semiconductor manufacturing
The ₹590-crore fraud found in Haryana government accounts was tied to which bank?
IDFC First Bank
Under the relief the RBI has proposed for small digital fraud victims, what is the highest amount a customer can be compensated?
₹25,000
Which body notified the changes that bring crypto assets and CBDCs into India's tax reporting framework?
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
What does SEBI's debit freeze facility on mutual fund folios let an investor do?
Block all debit transactions from their folio
What does the acronym SWIFT expand to?
Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication
India and the UAE plan to connect their central bank digital currencies for instant cross-border transfers. What is India's CBDC called?
e-Rupee
How many of India's 23 national biodiversity targets were reported as on track for 2030 in the 7th National Report?
Two
Which are the official mascots of Census 2027?
Pragati and Vikas
Which US-based company set up an ATMP facility at Sanand, Gujarat?
Micron Technology
Which museum decided to return the bronze idol of Saint Tirumankai Alvar to Tamil Nadu?
Ashmolean Museum
In the fraud case reported in March 2026, whose accounts at IDFC First Bank's Chandigarh branch were affected?
Haryana government
8 & 9 March 2026 open
What is the main purpose of the SHINE mobile app introduced by Indian Railways?
To let women employees report sexual harassment at work
The Government of India has announced standards under the National Green Hydrogen Mission for which products?
Green ammonia and green methanol
At what altitude do Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites usually operate?
150–450 km
Which state will stage the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) in 2026?
Chhattisgarh
Under which government platform does the SWAYATT initiative operate?
Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
For which bank did the Reserve Bank of India waive the need to create a Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC)?
AU Small Finance Bank
What risk weight do NBFCs currently carry on retail loans?
100%
Under RBI's Scale-Based Regulation framework, in which category do large and systemically important NBFCs fall?
Upper Layer
Which body launched the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge?
NABARD
What does DiCRA, the platform named in the National Climate Stack initiative, stand for?
Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture
What does SHINE, launched by Indian Railways, stand for?
Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment
Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the National Green Hydrogen Mission, under which green ammonia standards were announced?
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
On which date is International Women's Day observed?
March 8
Bharat Electronics Limited signed an MoU with which start-up to develop VLEO satellite systems?
Bellatrix Aerospace
In which state will the first Khelo India Tribal Games be held?
Chhattisgarh
10 & 11 March 2026 open
Which country became the world's biggest arms importer over 2021-2025, according to the SIPRI Report 2025?
Ukraine
TERI's LaBL 2.0 initiative is mainly about what?
Decentralised renewable energy access
Which UN body does the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) work under?
UN Economic and Social Council
The Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed in the same way as which office-holder?
Supreme Court Judge
Under the revised RBI guidelines for banks, what is the ceiling on dividend payout?
75% of PAT
What is the effect on the system when the RBI buys government securities through Open Market Operations (OMO)?
Liquidity increases
What is the main advantage of letting NBFCs count quarterly profits towards their capital base?
Increased lending capacity
What are green bonds, such as those issued by Bank of Baroda, mainly meant to fund?
Supporting environmentally sustainable projects
Women own what share of agricultural landholdings in India?
13.9%
Which programme is specifically aimed at encouraging sustainable farming practices among women farmers?
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana
In SIPRI's arms transfers report for 2021-2025, what share of global arms imports did India account for?
8.2%
Which organisation launched LaBL 2.0 (Lighting a Billion Lives 2.0) in New Delhi?
The Energy and Resources Institute
The Commission on the Status of Women is a commission of which UN organ?
Economic and Social Council
Which ministry organised the #SheLeadsBharat Shakti Walk in 2026?
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Which Article governs removal of the Chief Election Commissioner?
Article 324(5)
12 & 13 & 14 March 2026 open
How many core pillars does NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index (FHI) use to assess states?
5
Which state came first in the Fiscal Health Index for FY 2023–24?
Odisha
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 moves the emphasis away from building infrastructure and toward what?
Reliable service delivery
In India, passive euthanasia means what?
Withdrawing life-support treatment
Which kinds of Middle East exposure did the Reserve Bank of India ask banks to report?
Direct, indirect, and contingent liabilities
Which statement about the co-lending model is TRUE?
Banks and NBFCs jointly lend
Which NBFC layer under RBI's Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) contains the systemically important entities?
Upper Layer
What is the aim of SEBI's new rules on intraday borrowing by mutual funds?
Ensure liquidity and prevent misuse
Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (BBY) is a scheme of which type?
Price Deficiency Payment Scheme
In which state is Joha rice, lately exported from India, chiefly grown?
Assam
Which state ranked first in NITI Aayog's second Fiscal Health Index for FY 2023-24?
Odisha
The Union Cabinet extended the Jal Jeevan Mission until which year, launching JJM 2.0?
2028
When was the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana launched?
10 September 2020
Which case first allowed passive euthanasia in India under strict conditions with High Court approval?
Aruna Shanbaug case
Which body launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme for the Aadhaar ecosystem?
Unique Identification Authority of India
15 & 16 March 2026 open
What is Purple Fest mainly held to promote?
Inclusivity and dignity of persons with disabilities
Under which mission does the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) operate?
Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban 2.0
In which IUCN Red List category is the Great Indian Bustard placed?
Critically Endangered
On which infrastructure is the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative built?
BharatNet
The RBI's 'Awareness Program on Digital Payments' was started during which event?
Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW)
What does the term bancassurance mean?
Partnership where banks sell insurance products
Which RBI instrument works by purchasing government bonds to add liquidity to the system?
Open Market Operations
In bancassurance, what does mis-selling chiefly mean?
Selling unsuitable insurance products to customers
Which farm product is most exposed because of heavy dependence on West Asian export markets?
Rice
Which allied sector has recorded the strongest average yearly growth in recent years?
Fisheries
Which ministry organises Purple Fest?
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Which ministry implements the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP)?
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
What is the IUCN Red List status of the Great Indian Bustard?
Critically Endangered
Which department implements the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Initiative?
Department of Telecommunications
Which rules did the Centre amend in 2026 to strengthen the captive power generation framework?
Electricity Rules, 2005
17 March 2026 open
An atomic clock failure was recently reported in which Indian satellite navigation system?
NavIC
Which elements do atomic clocks in navigation satellites usually rely on?
Rubidium or Cesium
What is the minimum number of satellites needed for accurate trilateration in satellite navigation?
4
Which organization developed the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher system?
DRDO
How quickly can one Pinaka launcher fire its rockets?
12 rockets in 44 seconds
Sujal Gaon ID belongs to which mission?
Jal Jeevan Mission
In which state does the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary lie?
Tamil Nadu
Which digital platform for regulatory guidance has SEBI proposed to launch?
SEBI Setu
SEBI's working group is meant to examine the overlap between which two entities?
Mutual Fund Distributors and Investment Advisers
Under SEBI's measures, which institute will offer simplified certification to advisory professionals?
NISM
The atomic clock failure reported by ISRO occurred on which navigation satellite?
IRNSS-1F
Which DRDO laboratory developed the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher?
ARDE
Which ministry launched the Sujal Gaon ID?
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Which institution documented nine new species in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary?
Zoological Survey of India
What is the name of the digital platform SEBI plans to launch for investment advisers' compliance support?
SEBI Setu
18 March 2026 open
Why did the Government of India pull back the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025?
To introduce modifications and improvements
The 'State of Working India 2026' report from Azim Premji University says what share of unemployed youth aged 20-29 were graduates in 2023?
67%
Exercise Sea Dragon mainly concentrates on which type of operation?
Anti-submarine warfare
What is the purpose of the Public Insurance Registry (PIR) proposed by IRDAI?
Create a unified insurance data infrastructure
What is the main aim of the '.bank.in' domain introduced by the RBI?
Enhance cybersecurity in digital banking
What is the upper limit on bank funding for acquisitions under the RBI's new acquisition finance rules?
75%
An ICRIER report says what percentage of India's fertiliser value chain relies on imports?
68.6%
Under which scheme does the ICRIER paper suggest placing urea?
Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS)
The Asia-Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA) has been set up as which kind of institution?
Section 8 not-for-profit organisation
Which of these is a core goal of the Asia-Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA)?
Agricultural trade and technology transfer
Who moved the motion to withdraw the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha?
Piyush Goyal
Which institution published the State of Working India 2026 report?
Azim Premji University
Which organisation released the 2026 report 'Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines'?
UNEP
Exercise Sea Dragon is led by the navy of which country?
United States
What does D+1 delivery mean under India Post's 24 Speed Post?
Delivery the next day after booking
19 March 2026 open
Which Article says money cannot be taken out of the Consolidated Fund of India without Parliament's approval?
Article 114
Under which category does the Appropriation Bill fall?
Money Bill
Which of these expenditures does the Lok Sabha NOT vote on?
Charged expenditure
What is the main purpose of the Economic Stabilisation Fund?
Providing financial buffer during economic shocks
By 2032, how many industrial parks does the BHAVYA Scheme plan to develop?
100
By what popular name are Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) known?
Too Big to Fail Banks
Which of these banks is currently NOT on India's D-SIB list?
Punjab National Bank
What is CCUS technology chiefly used for?
Capturing carbon from industrial emissions
What is the usual reason agriculture is a poor fit for CCUS?
The emissions are diffuse and biological in nature
Where does India stand in the world ranking for coconut production?
1st
Which constitutional article requires an Appropriation Act before money is withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India?
Article 114
What is the allocation made to the Economic Stabilisation Fund in 2026?
₹57,381 crore
Which provision of the 2019 Transgender Persons Act does the 2026 Amendment Bill propose to delete?
Section 4(2)
How many plug-and-play industrial parks does the BHAVYA scheme aim to develop by 2032?
100
In which year did RBI introduce its framework for Domestic Systemically Important Banks?
2014
20 March 2026 open
What was the theme of the World Happiness Report 2026?
Happiness and Social Media
Where did India rank in the World Happiness Report 2026?
116th
Which group is the Krishi Sakhi Initiative mainly meant to help?
Women farmers
Which body implements the BHAVYA scheme?
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation
Besides panels, which solar manufacturing components were added to the ALMM framework?
Solar ingots and wafers
Why does the RBI hold Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions?
Manage short-term liquidity
Under which facility can banks keep spare funds with the RBI without giving collateral?
Standing Deposit Facility
What was the chief cause of the rupee sliding to ₹93.72 per dollar?
Surge in crude oil prices
Through which channel does the West Asia conflict mainly affect Indian agriculture?
Rise in input costs like fuel and fertilizers
From which region does India source a large share of its fertilizer imports?
West Asia
What rank did India secure in the World Happiness Report 2026?
116th
Which organisation launched the Krishi Sakhi Initiative?
Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited
How many industrial parks will BHAVYA develop with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore?
100
From which date does the ALMM framework cover solar ingots and wafers?
1 June 2028
What is the central outlay of the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet?
₹2,584.60 crore
21 & 22 March 2026 open
Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala relates mainly to which sector?
HIV/AIDS Management
How many priority districts does the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala concentrate on?
219
What do the 95:95:95 (or 95:95:99) targets for HIV/AIDS seek to achieve?
Diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression
PRARAMBH 2026 is linked to which big reform?
New Income Tax Act, 2025
Which AI tool has been brought in under PRARAMBH 2026?
Kar Saathi
What is the main intent of interest subvention on export credit?
To reduce the cost of borrowing for exporters
According to the revised export credit interest subvention scheme, when does the benefit cease?
When the loan becomes an NPA
The revised export credit interest subvention scheme covers loans disbursed from which date?
January 2, 2026
What mainly drove the rupee's recent fall to ₹93.72 per US dollar?
High dollar demand and rising crude oil prices
After RBI's rate cuts since February 2025, what repo rate is cited as current?
5.25%
Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala was organised by which body under the Health Ministry?
NACO
PRARAMBH 2026 is an awareness campaign for which law, effective 1 April 2026?
Income Tax Act, 2025
From what date does the amended export credit interest subvention scheme apply to new credit?
2 January 2026
What all-time low did the rupee touch against the US dollar, as discussed at RBI's 622nd board meeting?
₹93.72
How many electric buses did Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flag off in March 2026?
300
23 March 2026 open
Which laws does the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 propose to amend?
Both Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008
What is the Finance Bill, 2026 chiefly meant to do?
To implement Union Budget proposals
India holds Exercise Lamitiye 2026 with which country?
Seychelles
The National DMF Summit 2026 is about better use of funds under which programme?
Aspirational Districts Programme
Which major reform concerning Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) has SEBI put forward?
Netting of funds for settlement
Whom does the UPI-linked overdraft facility from Bank of Baroda target?
Women SHG members with PMJDY accounts
Which institution looks after the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund?
RBI
Which technologies are mainly used for real-time monitoring of crops?
AI and IoT sensors
What is the chief advantage of putting QR codes on agricultural supply chains?
Provide traceability and transparency
In what way does Artificial Intelligence (AI) help agriculture?
Converts farm data into actionable insights
In which year was World Meteorological Day first celebrated?
1961
Which two Acts does the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seek to amend?
Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008
Exercise Lamitiye 2026 is a bilateral military exercise between India and which country?
Seychelles
Which ministry organised the National DMF Summit 2026?
Ministry of Mines
What reform for FPIs was SEBI to consider at its March 2026 board meeting?
Netting of funds
24 March 2026 open
What is SWAMIH Investment Fund II mainly meant to do?
Complete stalled housing projects
Under which project is the stealth frigate Taragiri (F41) being built?
Project 17A
What was the reason for India's withdrawal from the Iran–Pakistan–India (IPI) pipeline project?
U.S. sanctions pressure and security concerns
Which kinds of industries does the term "Orange Economy" describe?
Those driven by creativity, culture, and technology
What is the highest guarantee coverage offered to small MFIs under CGSMFI-2.0?
80%
What does a negative Net FDI indicate?
Outflows exceed inflows
SEBI lowered the minimum investment in Social Impact Funds (AIFs) to what amount?
₹1,000
What is the chief aim of RBI's cross-border CBDC initiatives?
Enable faster and cheaper international payments
What does Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV) mean?
Combining solar power generation with agriculture
Because it tolerates shade, which crop is best suited to AgriPV?
Turmeric
Before becoming chairman, Jose Joseph Kattoor had been on South Indian Bank's board as what since July 2024?
Independent Director
Which national programme is India's main vehicle for tuberculosis elimination?
National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme
India's exports to the US in February 2026 changed by what amount?
Fell 12.88% to $6.88 billion
What is the corpus of SWAMIH Investment Fund II?
₹15,000 crore
Which shipyard built the stealth frigate Taragiri (F41) under Project 17A?
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
25 March 2026 open
Which organization publishes the Global Terrorism Index (GTI)?
Institute for Economics and Peace
Which country was ranked first in the Global Terrorism Index 2026?
Pakistan
The recently launched Internal Audit Portal belongs to which ministry?
Ministry of Rural Development
What does the Jal Seva Aankalan Framework mainly deal with?
Rural drinking water assessment
What is the RoDTEP scheme designed to do?
Refund un-rebated taxes and duties on exports
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) is an instance of which type of vehicle?
Infrastructure Investment Trust
For what can the Gift Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) proposed by SEBI be used?
Mutual fund investments only
What is the main purpose of the unified mandate system proposed by the RBI?
Improve transparency and customer protection
What share of economically active rural women in India work in agriculture?
80%
What is the Namo Drone Didi Scheme mainly intended to do?
Provide drones to women SHGs
Since 2018, how much has Nikshay Poshan Yojana transferred to TB patients, as cited at the launch?
Rs 4,590 crore
The SHG-Bank Linkage award given to Karnataka Grameena Bank is aligned with which scheme?
DAY-NRLM
Which body publishes the Global Terrorism Index?
Institute for Economics and Peace
Which ministry launched the real-time Internal Audit Portal?
Ministry of Rural Development
Which body conducts the ground-level assessment under the Jal Seva Aankalan Framework?
Village Water and Sanitation Committee
26 March 2026 open
For how long is the subsidy paid under the revamped UDAN scheme?
5 years
What is the principal aim of India's updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?
Reduce emissions and enhance sustainability
What is a main feature of Indian Railways' "Reform Express" initiative?
Policy reforms and modernization
What is the chief benefit of the Vayu Baan system?
It provides stand-off strike capability
What was the reason behind the Reserve Bank of India calling off the Treasury Bill auction?
High yield bids
What is the primary goal of SEBI's tie-up with Google?
Curb misleading financial content
What is the main objective of RBI's proposal on collateral-free loans for MSMEs?
Improve access to credit
Who must now pay tax on share buybacks according to the Finance Bill 2026?
Shareholders
What is the main role of the Special Cell created by the Agriculture Ministry?
Monitor the availability of farm inputs
What is the main goal of subsidising fertilizers?
Reduce cost for farmers
Which feature made the Agnite test notable for an engine of its scale?
Electric motor-driven pumps
What is the revised subsidy period under the revamped UDAN scheme?
5 years
By how long before departure can passengers change their boarding station under the new Indian Railways reform?
Up to 30 minutes
By 2035, what share of India's installed power capacity is targeted to come from non-fossil sources under its updated NDC?
60%
Which organisation developed the Vayu Baan helicopter-launched drone system?
Directorate of Aerospace Design
27 March 2026 open
Which statement best captures why the Strait of Hormuz matters strategically to India?
It handles a significant portion of India's crude oil imports
What is Operation Urja Suraksha, launched by India, mainly designed to achieve?
Ensure uninterrupted energy imports
In India's updated NDC for 2031-2035, what does cutting emissions intensity indicate?
Cleaner and more efficient economic growth
What is the IVFRT Scheme in India chiefly for?
Create a secure and seamless immigration system
What is SEBI's 'Verified App Label' initiative mainly aiming at?
Protect investors from fraudulent apps
What is the probable consequence for the Indian economy of heavy selling by FPIs?
Stock market decline and volatility
What is the chief benefit of an 'opt-in' loan moratorium framework?
Targets only stressed borrowers
Why has PAN linkage been made compulsory for credit card transactions under Income Tax Rules 2026?
Track high-value transactions and prevent tax evasion
What is the Grameen Credit Score (GCS) mainly meant to do?
Assess creditworthiness of rural borrowers without formal history
In what way do Credit Information Companies (CICs) assist financial inclusion in rural areas?
By generating credit scores for borrowers
In which constituency did Balendra Shah defeat former PM K. P. Sharma Oli?
Jhapa-5
Which diplomat did Periasamy Kumaran succeed as High Commissioner to the UK?
Vikram Doraiswami
The Strait of Hormuz connects which two water bodies?
Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Which organisation publishes the QS World University Rankings by Subject?
Quacquarelli Symonds
Which force executes Operation Urja Suraksha?
Indian Navy
28 March 2026 open
In which area does the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 seek to bring reforms?
Ease of doing business and compliance
Which feature is a highlight of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026?
Graded penalties based on severity
What does MLATrack.com keep track of?
Legislative performance of MLAs
The PRISM-SG Portal helps manage which piece of infrastructure?
Steel girders in Road Over Bridges
Which group does the Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya Initiative mainly aim at?
School students
Which choice describes Road Over Bridges (ROBs) most accurately?
Bridges that carry road traffic over railway tracks
In which domain does the Gruh Sugam Portal operate?
Housing finance
Which Gruh Sugam Portal feature helps borrowers decide better?
Comparison of multiple loan offers
What is the principal objective of RBI's Open Market Operations (OMOs)?
Manage liquidity in the economy
What causes banks to incur Mark-to-Market (MTM) losses?
A fall in the market value of securities
About how much did Phase I of Noida International Airport cost?
Rs 11,200 crore
Flexible Inflation Targeting in India was introduced in which year?
2016
Who presented the IFFD 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Nandamuri Balakrishna?
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Earth Hour 2026 marked which anniversary of the campaign?
20th
Which Indian player did Carolina Marin defeat in the Rio 2016 Olympic women's singles final?
P. V. Sindhu
29 & 30 March 2026 open
Which option correctly defines Maternal Mortality?
Death of women during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination
Which factor has helped bring down India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in a big way?
Growth in institutional deliveries
In the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the 'Usual Status' approach looks at employment over what period?
Employment over last 365 days
Which sector still accounts for the largest share of employment according to PLFS 2025?
Agriculture
The PM E-DRIVE Scheme chiefly seeks to promote what?
Electric mobility
What is the main aim of the RBI's dollar unwind directive?
Stabilize the rupee
What do we call the position of a bank that holds more foreign currency assets than liabilities?
Long position
Which description best fits rupee depreciation?
Rupee weakens against dollar
Which entity did the RBI penalise for breaching Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) norms?
Pine Labs
What is the principal purpose of Priority Sector Lending (PSL)?
Support key economic sectors
In which year did Gurjant Singh receive the Arjuna Award?
2021
What does EASA stand for?
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Gopalpur Port in the Port of Refuge arrangement covers which routes?
Bay of Bengal and Malacca Strait
Which IAF platforms already carry ASRAAM, per reports?
Tejas and upgraded Jaguar
Payments Vision 2028 promotes interoperability of which platform to help MSME receivables?
TReDS
31 March 2026 open
In which region is NATO's "Arctic Sentry" mission mainly meant to strengthen security?
Arctic and High North
During Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's State Visit to India, what bilateral trade goal was set for 2030?
USD 30 billion
What is the principal aim of India's counter-terrorism strategy "PRAHAAR"?
Develop a proactive counter-terror framework
The Lok Sabha Speaker set up Parliamentary Friendship Groups (PFGs) to deepen cooperation with how many countries?
64
Roughly how many AI-enabled tools are bundled into Teacher App 2.0, launched in India?
45+
With which country does India conduct Exercise "Dharma Guardian"?
Japan
RBI guidelines allow banks to lend to REITs only if the REIT has been operating for at least how long?
3 years
Under RBI norms, bank exposure to a REIT must not go beyond what percentage of its asset value?
49%
Which benefit does a bank lose when it is taken off the Second Schedule of the RBI Act?
Access to RBI liquidity facilities
In which year was the Lead Bank Scheme first introduced by RBI?
1969
Sheetal Devi won her Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze in which event?
Mixed team compound
In which year were the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards instituted?
2005
What is the contract value of the Army's first capital procurement through GeM?
Rs 25.90 crore
Which rocket carried the Celeste IOD-1 and IOD-2 satellites?
Electron
Which adventure honour did Vijaypat Singhania receive in 2001?
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award