Current Affairs Quiz — March 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Who won the men's singles title at the Miami Open 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner beat Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the Miami Open final on 29 March 2026.
The tennis 'Sunshine Double' refers to winning which two tournaments in the same season?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Wells and Miami Open
The Sunshine Double means winning Indian Wells followed by Miami in the same season.
Before Jannik Sinner in 2026, who was the last man to complete the Sunshine Double?
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Correct answer: D — Roger Federer, 2017
The last male player to complete the double before Sinner was Roger Federer in 2017.
Consider the following statements about the Miami Open 2026 final: 1. Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka of Czechia in straight sets. 2. Sinner became the eighth man to win both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Sinner won 6-4, 6-4 against Czech Jiri Lehecka and became the eighth man to complete the Indian Wells–Miami double.
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), reviewed at a meeting on the sidelines of WTO MC14, was signed in:
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Correct answer: C — July 2025
The India-UK CETA was signed in July 2025 by PM Narendra Modi and PM Keir Starmer.
With which country's trade minister did Piyush Goyal discuss expediting 'CEPA' negotiations on the sidelines of WTO MC14 in March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Canada
Goyal's meeting with Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu focused on expediting the recently launched India-Canada CEPA negotiations.
Who is the EU Trade Commissioner whom Piyush Goyal met at WTO MC14 in March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Maroš Šefčovič
Goyal held a bilateral meeting with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič on the sidelines of MC14.
Where did the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26 begin on 29 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Greater Noida
The IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26 commenced with an opening ceremony in Greater Noida on 29 March 2026.
In how many skill categories were participants competing at the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26?
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Correct answer: C — 63
Over 650 skilled youth competed across 63 skill categories.
Who was elected Mayor of Paris on 29 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Emmanuel Grégoire
The Paris city council elected Emmanuel Grégoire as mayor with 103 votes on 29 March 2026, succeeding Anne Hidalgo.
Emmanuel Grégoire, elected Mayor of Paris in March 2026, succeeded whom?
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Correct answer: A — Anne Hidalgo
Grégoire succeeded Anne Hidalgo as Mayor of Paris; the city council elected him with 103 votes on 29 March 2026.
The Madhavpur Mela, for which the PM extended greetings in March 2026, is held in which district of Gujarat?
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Correct answer: D — Porbandar
The PM extended greetings for the ongoing Madhavpur Mela taking place in Porbandar, Gujarat.
According to the PM, the Madhavpur Mela reinforces the cultural bond between Gujarat and which region?
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Correct answer: B — The Northeast
The PM said the festival reinforces the timeless cultural bond between Gujarat and the Northeast.
The Tele-Law initiative is part of which scheme of the Ministry of Law and Justice?
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Correct answer: A — DISHA
Tele-Law is an initiative of the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) scheme.
Who addressed the National Consultation 2026 on Tele-Law in New Delhi on 29 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the National Consultation 2026 on Tele-Law.
The Van Dhan Conclave at Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 was organised by which body?
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Correct answer: D — TRIFED
The conclave was organised by TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
What was the theme of the Van Dhan Conclave held on 29 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal India
The Van Dhan Conclave was themed 'Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal India'.
The Noida International Airport, whose Phase I was inaugurated on 28 March 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Jewar
PM Modi inaugurated the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh.
Phase I of the Noida International Airport was developed with an investment of around:
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Correct answer: B — ₹11,200 crore
Phase I was developed with an investment of around ₹11,200 crore.
At the Noida airport inauguration, the PM laid the foundation stone of which facility at Jewar, noting that 85% of Indian aircraft go abroad for it?
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Correct answer: B — Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility
The PM said 85% of Indian aircraft still go abroad for MRO services and laid the foundation stone of an MRO facility at Jewar.
Consider the following statements made at the Noida International Airport inauguration (March 2026): 1. The Jewar airport project was first approved in 2003. 2. Uttar Pradesh now has 17 airports. 3. India now has more than 300 airports. Which of the above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
The PM said the airport was approved by Atal ji in 2003 and that UP's airports have increased to 17. He said India has more than 160 airports, not 300.
'Tholi Mudda', launched on 28 March 2026, is a breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children of which state?
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Correct answer: D — Telangana
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy launched the Tholi Mudda breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children in Hyderabad.
Consider the following about Telangana's 'Tholi Mudda' launch (28 March 2026): 1. Ready-to-cook items such as upma and khichdi mix will be provided to Anganwadi children. 2. Mobile phones were distributed to Anganwadi teachers at the same event. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The scheme provides ready-to-cook upma and khichdi mix, and the CM also flagged off distribution of mobile phones to Anganwadi teachers.
Whom did Aryna Sabalenka defeat in the Miami Open 2026 women's singles final?
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Correct answer: C — Coco Gauff
Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the final on 28 March 2026.
By winning Indian Wells and Miami in 2026, Aryna Sabalenka became the first player to complete the 'Sunshine Double' since:
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Correct answer: D — Iga Swiatek, 2022
She became the first player to complete the Sunshine Double since Iga Swiatek in 2022.
Consider the following statements: 1. Aryna Sabalenka is only the fifth woman to complete the Sunshine Double. 2. The Miami Open 2026 was Sabalenka's first title at Miami. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
She is the fifth woman to complete the double. Miami 2026 was her second straight Miami title – she was the defending champion.
Vijaypat Singhania, who died in March 2026, was the former chairman of which business group?
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Correct answer: B — Raymond Group
Vijaypat Singhania led the Raymond Group as chairman for two decades till 2000.
Besides industry, Vijaypat Singhania was known for holding a world record in:
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Correct answer: A — Highest altitude reached in a hot-air balloon
He held the world record for the highest altitude gained in a hot-air balloon.
Vijaypat Singhania, who died on 28 March 2026, had been conferred which national honour?
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Correct answer: C — Padma Bhushan
He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan.
Under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, the 'Vigyan Yuva–Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar' award is meant for scientists up to what age?
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Correct answer: C — 45 years
Vigyan Yuva–SSB encourages young scientists up to 45 years of age.
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is administered by the RVP Secretariat located at which body?
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Correct answer: A — CSIR
The awards are administered by the RVP Secretariat, CSIR, under the chairmanship of the Principal Scientific Adviser.
Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026: 1. Self-nominations are allowed. 2. The 'Vigyan Team' award is given to teams of three or more researchers. 3. The awards are given in five categories. Which of the above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Self-nominations are open, and Vigyan Team is for teams of three or more. There are four categories: Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva–SSB and Vigyan Team.
Who chaired the first meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on the West Asia situation on 28 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh chaired the first IGoM meeting at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi.
Where was the first meeting of the IGoM on the West Asia situation held?
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Correct answer: A — Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi
The meeting was held at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi, on 28 March 2026.
The Gudebellur–Mahabubnagar section of NH-167, awarded for four-laning in March 2026, is part of which economic corridor?
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Correct answer: D — Hyderabad–Panaji Economic Corridor
The 80 km project is part of the Hyderabad–Panaji Economic Corridor.
The NH-167 Gudebellur–Mahabubnagar four-laning contract (₹1,734 crore) has been awarded under which mode?
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Correct answer: C — Hybrid Annuity Mode
It was awarded to KNR Constructions Ltd on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 15th Annual Convocation of which IIM on 28 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — IIM Ranchi
The Vice President graced the 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Ranchi in Jharkhand.
At the IIM Ranchi convocation, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan recalled his earlier association with Jharkhand as its:
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Correct answer: D — Governor
He recalled his association with Jharkhand as its former Governor.
Earth Hour, which marked its 20th anniversary in March 2026, is a global movement started by which organisation in 2007?
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Correct answer: B — WWF
WWF-India organised the 20th-anniversary activities; Earth Hour, WWF's grassroots movement, began in 2007 and spans 190+ countries.
In which city did MoEFCC and WWF-India hold awareness activities to mark 20 years of Earth Hour on 28 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Gwalior
The activities were held at The Scindia School and IITTM in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
C-DOT, which signed an MoU with Delhi Police in March 2026, functions under which department?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Telecommunications
C-DOT is the premier telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
How many indigenous solutions will C-DOT deploy for Delhi Police under the March 2026 MoU?
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Correct answer: D — Nine
Under the MoU, C-DOT will deploy nine advanced solutions for modern policing.
The Jaipur Bypass (200 Feet) Junction, where NHAI awarded a contract for flyovers and underpasses in March 2026, lies on which national highway?
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Correct answer: B — NH-48
The junction is on the Delhi–Jaipur–Ajmer stretch of NH-48 in Rajasthan.
Who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal on 27 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Balendra Shah
Balendra (Balen) Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party was sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel.
Balendra Shah, who became Nepal's Prime Minister in March 2026, belongs to which party?
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Correct answer: B — Rastriya Swatantra Party
Shah is a senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which won 182 of 275 seats on 5 March 2026.
Consider the following statements about Nepal's new Prime Minister Balendra Shah: 1. He was earlier the Mayor of Kathmandu. 2. He defeated K. P. Sharma Oli in Jhapa-5. 3. He is the first Prime Minister of Nepal from the Madhesi community. Which of the above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Shah was Kathmandu mayor from May 2022 to January 2026, won Jhapa-5 defeating Oli, and is the first Madhesi PM.
By how much did the Centre cut excise duty on petrol and diesel on 27 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹10 per litre
Excise duty was reduced by ₹10 per litre on both petrol and diesel with immediate effect.
Consider the following statements about the excise duty cut of 27 March 2026: 1. Retail pump prices of petrol and diesel were reduced by the same amount. 2. The cut offsets part of the under-recoveries of public sector oil marketing companies. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Retail pump prices did not change. The reduction directly reduces the under-recoveries absorbed by IOCL, BPCL and HPCL.
According to the government (March 2026), international crude prices had risen in about a month from roughly USD 70 per barrel to around:
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Correct answer: B — USD 122
Crude rose from approximately USD 70 to around USD 122 per barrel – nearly 75% in under four weeks.
The Defence Acquisition Council on 27 March 2026 granted Acceptance of Necessity for proposals worth about:
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Correct answer: C — ₹2.38 lakh crore
The DAC granted AoN for proposals worth about ₹2.38 lakh crore. ₹6.73 lakh crore is the total AoN for FY 2025-26.
The Medium Transport Aircraft cleared by the DAC in March 2026 are meant to replace which IAF transport fleets?
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Correct answer: D — AN-32 and IL-76
The Medium Transport Aircraft will replace the transport fleet of AN-32 and IL-76.
Match the service with the item cleared by the DAC on 27 March 2026: 1. Indian Army – a. Heavy Duty Air Cushion Vehicles 2. Indian Air Force – b. Dhanush Gun System 3. Indian Coast Guard – c. S-400 missile system
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Correct answer: A — 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Dhanush Gun System was cleared for the Army, S-400 for the Air Force and Heavy Duty Air Cushion Vehicles for the Coast Guard.
According to the PLFS Annual Report 2025, the unemployment rate (usual status, age 15+) in 2025 was:
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Correct answer: B — 3.1%
The unemployment rate in usual status (ps+ss) for persons aged 15+ was 3.1% for both men and women in 2025.
As per PLFS 2025, the youth (15–29 years) unemployment rate in usual status declined to:
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Correct answer: B — 9.9%
Youth unemployment fell to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.3% in 2024. 8.3% is rural youth and 13.6% urban youth.
Consider the following findings of the PLFS Annual Report 2025: 1. Female LFPR (age 15+) was 40.0%. 2. The share of regular wage/salaried workers declined compared to 2024. 3. The share of self-employed persons fell to 56.2%. Which of the above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
Female LFPR was 40.0% and self-employment fell to 56.2%. Regular wage/salaried share rose to 23.6% from 22.4%, so statement 2 is wrong.
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 proposes to amend how many provisions of Central Acts?
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Correct answer: D — 784
It proposes amending 784 provisions of 79 Central Acts, of which 717 are to be decriminalised.
Who chaired the Select Committee that examined the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Tejasvi Surya
The Select Committee chaired by Tejasvi Surya held 49 sittings and reported on 13 March 2026.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 decriminalised 183 provisions in 42 Central Acts. 2. The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha. 3. The 2026 Bill proposes replacing imprisonment for minor defaults with monetary penalties or warnings. Which of the above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
The 2023 Act decriminalised 183 provisions in 42 Acts, and the 2026 Bill replaces imprisonment with penalties or warnings. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha.
Where was the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 held on 27 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Kochi
It was held at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi.
India assumes the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) for 2026–2028 after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: D — 16
India assumes the IONS Chairmanship for the 2026–2028 cycle after a gap of sixteen years.
As of 31 December 2025, PLI schemes had generated investment of over:
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Correct answer: A — ₹2.16 lakh crore
PLI schemes attracted investment of over ₹2.16 lakh crore; ₹20.41 lakh crore is incremental production and sales.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes are being implemented across how many key sectors?
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Correct answer: C — 14
PLI schemes are implemented across 14 key sectors. Make in India 2.0 covers 27 sectors.
The grants of over ₹592 crore released to Goa and Maharashtra panchayats in March 2026 were recommended by which Finance Commission?
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Correct answer: B — Fifteenth
The Union Government released Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) untied and tied grants to PRIs in Goa and Maharashtra.
Which state became the twelfth to sign a reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 27 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Meghalaya
Meghalaya became the twelfth state to sign the reform-linked MoU under JJM 2.0.
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on:
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Correct answer: C — 10 March 2026
JJM 2.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 10 March 2026.
Under the TV Ratings Policy 2026, the net-worth requirement for registering as a TV rating agency has been reduced from ₹20 crore to:
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Correct answer: C — ₹5 crore
The net-worth requirement was reduced from ₹20 crore to ₹5 crore.
Consider the following about the TV Ratings Policy 2026: 1. Landing-page viewership is excluded from ratings measurement. 2. At least 50% of a rating agency's board must be independent directors. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The policy excludes landing-page viewership from measurement and requires at least 50% independent directors.
The 'Surya Tilak' witnessed by PM Modi on 27 March 2026 took place at which temple?
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Correct answer: C — Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya
The Surya Tilak took place at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya, on Ram Navami.
The Surya Tilak at Ayodhya on Ram Navami is achieved by:
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Correct answer: D — Sunlight directed through a system of mirrors and lenses
A system of mirrors and lenses directs sunlight onto the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol at noon.
Kavach, reviewed by the Railway Minister in March 2026, is India's indigenous:
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Correct answer: A — Automatic Train Protection system
Kavach is the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system of Indian Railways.
What is 'SURAKSHA', announced in the March 2026 Kavach review?
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Correct answer: B — An AI-based centralised monitoring platform for Kavach
SURAKSHA is being developed as an AI-based centralised Operations Management System for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of Kavach.
As of March 2026, Kavach had been installed on approximately how many route kilometres?
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Correct answer: B — 3,103
Kavach has been installed on 3,103 route km; work is in progress on 24,427 route km, and 1,638 route km are commissioned under version 4.0.