Current Affairs Quiz — 22 March 2026
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On 22 March 2026 Narendra Modi surpassed whose record to become the longest-serving head of a government in India?
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Correct answer: D — Pawan Kumar Chamling
Modi passed the 8,930-day record of former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling.
The record surpassed by Narendra Modi on 22 March 2026 was of how many days as head of a government?
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Correct answer: B — 8,930 days
Chamling's record was 8,930 days; Modi reached 8,931 days.
Consider the following about the record set on 22 March 2026: 1. The count includes Narendra Modi's tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat. 2. The previous record-holder was a former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The 8,931 days cover Modi's time as Gujarat CM and then as PM; the previous record-holder, Pawan Kumar Chamling, was Chief Minister of Sikkim.
Which body, chaired by the Prime Minister, met on 22 March 2026 to review mitigating measures for the West Asia conflict?
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Correct answer: A — Cabinet Committee on Security
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by PM Narendra Modi, reviewed the situation and mitigating measures.
At the CCS meeting of 22 March 2026, the Prime Minister directed the creation of:
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Correct answer: D — A group of Ministers and Secretaries working in a whole-of-government approach
The PM directed that a group of Ministers and Secretaries be created to work dedicatedly in a whole-of-government approach, with sectoral groups consulting stakeholders.
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, whose operational guidelines were released on 22 March 2026, has been extended till:
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Correct answer: A — December 2028
The Cabinet approved extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028, with focus on sustainability and service delivery.
Jal Mahotsav 2026 was a 15-day campaign held between which two days?
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Correct answer: D — International Women's Day and World Water Day
Jal Mahotsav 2026 ran from 8 March (International Women's Day) to 22 March (World Water Day).
Consider the following about the release of JJM 2.0 guidelines on 22 March 2026: 1. The guidelines were released by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. 2. The 5th Sujal Gram Samvad held alongside involved communities from 5 villages of 5 states. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The guidelines were released by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, so statement 1 is wrong; the 5th Sujal Gram Samvad involved 5 villages of 5 states.
Coal gasification, promoted under the National Coal Gasification Mission, converts coal mainly into:
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Correct answer: D — Syngas
Coal gasification converts coal into syngas, which can be used to make cleaner fuels, chemicals, fertilisers and hydrogen.
What is the coal gasification target of the National Coal Gasification Mission for 2030?
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Correct answer: C — 100 million tonnes
The mission targets 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030, with a ₹8,500 crore incentive framework.
Consider the following statements made by the Coal Minister on 22 March 2026: 1. Coal accounts for nearly 74% of India's electricity generation. 2. An incentive framework of ₹8,500 crore supports coal gasification projects. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: coal provides nearly 74% of electricity generation, and a ₹8,500 crore incentive framework supports public and private gasification projects.
'Bindu', launched by the Odisha CM on World Water Day 2026, is:
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Correct answer: C — An AI-powered citizen feedback chatbot
'Bindu' is an AI-powered citizen feedback chatbot, launched as a pilot at the state's World Water Day event.
What was the total value of the 141 water resources projects unveiled by the Odisha CM on 22 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,612 crore
The 141 projects were worth ₹2,612 crore: 17 new projects of ₹2,292 crore and 124 completed projects of about ₹320 crore.
Consider the following about Odisha's World Water Day event of 22 March 2026: 1. Foundation stones were laid for 17 projects worth ₹2,292 crore. 2. The state's Water Resources Department signed an MoU with the Central Water Commission. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: 17 projects worth ₹2,292 crore got foundation stones, and an MoU was signed with the Central Water Commission.
India's target for non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030, cited at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, is:
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Correct answer: C — 500 GW
India is advancing towards 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and has crossed over 50% non-fossil capacity.
Who gave the valedictory address at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 on 22 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Manohar Lal
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal gave the valedictory address at the maiden summit.
Kavach, commissioned on the Prayagraj–Kanpur section in March 2026, is:
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Correct answer: A — An indigenous Automatic Train Protection system
Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that prevents Signal Passing at Danger and applies brakes automatically.
On how many route kilometres of the Prayagraj–Kanpur section was Kavach commissioned on 22 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 190 route km
Kavach was commissioned on the 190 route-km Prayagraj (excluding)–Kanpur (excluding) section of the Delhi–Howrah corridor.
Consider the following about the Kavach commissioning of 22 March 2026: 1. The section lies on the Delhi–Mumbai high-density corridor. 2. More than 20,000 km of passenger trial runs were completed before commissioning. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The Prayagraj–Kanpur section is on the Delhi–Howrah corridor, so statement 1 is wrong; over 20,000 km of passenger trials were completed.
Rythu Bharosa, whose first tranche was released on 22 March 2026, is a scheme of which state?
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Correct answer: A — Telangana
Rythu Bharosa is Telangana's investment assistance for farmers; CM A. Revanth Reddy released the first tranche at Narmetta, Siddipet.
How much did the Telangana CM say would be released to farmers under Rythu Bharosa within 45 days?
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Correct answer: B — ₹9,000 crore
₹9,000 crore is to be credited to about 70 lakh farmers in three phases within 45 days.
Consider the following about the Telangana programme of 22 March 2026: 1. The entire Rythu Bharosa amount is to be paid in a single instalment. 2. An oil palm processing factory was inaugurated at Narmetta in Siddipet district. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The funds are to be released in three phases within 45 days, so statement 1 is wrong; the oil palm factory at Narmetta, Siddipet, was inaugurated.
How many standardised Voter Facilitation Posters must be displayed at each polling station in the 2026 polls, as per the ECI's direction of 22 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Four
Four uniform Voter Facilitation Posters will show polling station details, list of candidates, do's and don'ts, approved ID documents and the voting process.
Consider the following about the ECI's directions of 22 March 2026 for polling stations: 1. Provision of Assured Minimum Facilities is advisory and left to the discretion of CEOs. 2. Voters can deposit their switched-off mobile phones with a volunteer outside the polling station entrance. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The ECI said AMF provisioning is mandatory and will be monitored, so statement 1 is wrong; a mobile phone deposit facility will be provided outside the entrance.
Bihar Diwas, celebrated on 22 March, marks Bihar's separation in 1912 from:
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Correct answer: A — Bengal Presidency
On 22 March 1912 Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency; 2026 marked the 114th foundation day.
What was the theme of Bihar Diwas 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar
The 114th Bihar Diwas was celebrated on the theme 'Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar'.
On 22 March 2026, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini handed over housing keys to 2,709 beneficiaries in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Gurugram
The keys were handed over at the Viksit Badshahpur Maharally in Kakrola village, Gurugram.
At the Gurugram event of 22 March 2026, the Haryana CM said urban plots would be allotted under which state scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana
He said more than 15,000 plots would be allotted under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana, and over 23,000 houses built under PMAY (Rural).