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MP Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Dr Partha Biswas takes charge as Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Q1

Dr Partha Biswas assumed charge on 10 March 2026 as a Member of which body?

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Correct answer: C — National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Dr Partha Biswas took charge as a Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC).

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Commission for Scheduled Castes: 1. It is a constitutional body under Article 338. 2. The Constitution (Eighty-ninth Amendment) Act, 2003 created a separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes under Article 338A. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the NCSC functions under Article 338, and the 89th Amendment Act, 2003 bifurcated the earlier joint commission, inserting Article 338A for the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

Namibian cheetah Jwala gives birth to five cubs at Kuno; India's cheetah count reaches 53
Q3

With the birth of five cubs to Jwala announced on 9 March 2026, what is India's total cheetah population?

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Correct answer: C — 53

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said the total cheetah population in India had reached 53 with the arrival of Jwala's five cubs.

Q4

Jwala, the cheetah that gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in March 2026, was originally brought from which country?

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Correct answer: A — Namibia

Jwala is a Namibian cheetah and a third-time mother.

Q5 Advanced

How many Indian-born cheetah cubs were surviving after Jwala's litter, according to the Environment Ministry on 9 March 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 33

The number of Indian-born thriving cubs rose to 33; the litter was the 10th successful one on Indian soil.

Q6 Advanced

On 28 February 2026, nine cheetahs were released into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park. From which country were they received?

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Correct answer: D — Botswana

Bhupender Yadav released nine cheetahs (six females and three males) received from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno on 28 February 2026.

Q7 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Project Cheetah: 1. It began on 17 September 2022 with the release of eight cheetahs from Namibia at Kuno National Park. 2. The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the Prime Minister released eight Namibian cheetahs (five females, three males) at Kuno on 17 September 2022 under Project Cheetah, the world's first inter-continental large wild carnivore translocation; the cheetah had been declared extinct in India in 1952.

Piyush Goyal at National IP Awards: make India's IP approval system among the world's top five
Q8

According to Piyush Goyal at the National IP Awards on 9 March 2026, India's Global Innovation Index ranking has improved from 81 to what?

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Correct answer: B — 38

Goyal said India's GII ranking improved from 81 to 38.

Q9 Advanced

By how much did Piyush Goyal say patent filings in India have grown in a decade?

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Correct answer: C — 215%

He said India registered 215% growth in patent filings in a decade.

Q10 Advanced

How many new innovation labs in schools, announced in the Union Budget, did Piyush Goyal refer to at the National IP Awards 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 50,000

Goyal referred to the government's initiative to establish 50,000 new innovation labs in schools, announced in the Union Budget.

NHAI releases first annual report on National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26
Q11

With which organisation did NHAI prepare the first National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) report released on 9 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — National Remote Sensing Centre (ISRO)

The report was prepared in coordination with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO.

Q12 Advanced

The National Highways Green Cover Index is derived from which measurement made by high-resolution satellite sensors?

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Correct answer: A — Chlorophyll content

The assessment is derived from chlorophyll content detected through high-resolution satellite sensors.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the first NH-GCI assessment: 1. It covered about 30,000 km of national highways in 24 states. 2. It assessed green cover for the period July–December 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the first cycle covered about 30,000 km of national highways across 24 states for July–December 2024.

PM Modi congratulates Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders on success in Nepal elections
Q14

Who is the Chairman of Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party, whom PM Modi congratulated by phone on 9 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Rabi Lamichhane

PM Modi spoke to RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balendra Shah.

Q15 Advanced

Nepal's House of Representatives, elected on 5 March 2026, has how many members?

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Correct answer: C — 275

The House of Representatives has 275 members: 165 directly elected and 110 through proportional representation.

India and New Zealand discuss sports cooperation as 2026 marks 100 years of sporting ties
Q16

The centenary of India–New Zealand sporting ties in 2026 traces back to which event of 1926?

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Correct answer: D — The Indian Army hockey tour to New Zealand

The ties trace back to the historic 1926 Indian Army hockey tour to New Zealand.

Q17 Advanced

Who led the New Zealand sports delegation that met Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on 9 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Chris Bishop

The delegation was led by Chris Bishop, Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation; Ross Taylor and Raelene Castle were members, and Patrick John Rata is New Zealand's High Commissioner to India.

Iran's Assembly of Experts names Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader
Q18

Who was chosen as Iran's new Supreme Leader in March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Mojtaba Khamenei

The Assembly of Experts chose Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ali Khamenei, on 8 March 2026.

Q19 Advanced

Which Iranian body chose the new Supreme Leader in March 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Assembly of Experts

The Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics, chose Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader.

Q20 Advanced

How many members does Iran's Assembly of Experts, which chose the Supreme Leader in March 2026, have?

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Correct answer: C — 88

Reuters and Al Jazeera describe the Assembly of Experts as an 88-member body of clerics.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Iran's leadership change in March 2026: 1. The Assembly of Experts described Mojtaba Khamenei as the third Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 2. Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen by Iran's Guardian Council. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The Assembly's statement called him 'the third Leader'; he was chosen by the Assembly of Experts, not the Guardian Council.

President Murmu addresses national International Women's Day event in New Delhi
Q22

Which initiative of the Union Budget 2026–27, mentioned by President Murmu on Women's Day 2026, aims to give better markets to products of self-help groups and rural women?

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Correct answer: B — SHE-Mart

The President said the SHE-Mart initiative launched in the Union Budget 2026–27 will provide better markets for SHG and rural women's products.

Q23 Advanced

According to President Murmu on 8 March 2026, how many women-owned MSMEs are active on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?

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Correct answer: D — Over two lakh

She said more than two lakh women-owned MSMEs are active on GeM.

PM Modi says target of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis achieved, sets new goal of 3 crore more
Q24

According to PM Modi on 8 March 2026, the national resolve to create how many 'Lakhpati Didis' has been fulfilled?

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Correct answer: C — 3 crore

The PM said the resolve to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis had been fulfilled and set a new goal of 3 crore more.

Q25 Advanced

How many women did PM Modi say are now empowered through Self-Help Groups, in his Women's Day address of 8 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Over 10 crore

He said over 10 crore women are now empowered through Self-Help Groups.

Income Tax Department surveys 62 restaurants in 46 cities, finds about ₹408 crore of suppressed sales
Q26

What is the name of the campaign launched by the Income Tax Department in March 2026 to guide restaurants to correct their returns?

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Correct answer: B — SAKSHAM NUDGE

The department started the SAKSHAM NUDGE campaign; in phase one, messages go to 63,000 identified restaurants.

Q27 Advanced

The Income Tax Department's survey of restaurants on 8 March 2026 revealed preliminary sales suppression of about how much?

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Correct answer: C — ₹408 crore

The survey of 62 restaurants in 46 cities across 22 states revealed suppression of sales of about ₹408 crore.

Q28 Advanced

Under which provision of the Income Tax Act were restaurants encouraged to file updated returns in the SAKSHAM NUDGE campaign?

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Correct answer: D — Section 139(8A)

Taxpayers were encouraged to file updated returns under Section 139(8A) of the Income Tax Act before 31 March 2026.

8th Janaushadhi Diwas marked at Bharat Mandapam; PMBJP network crosses 18,000 Kendras
Q29

Janaushadhi Diwas, whose 8th edition was observed in 2026, falls on which date?

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Correct answer: B — 7 March

The 8th Janaushadhi Diwas was observed on 7 March 2026, closing Janaushadhi Saptah 2026.

Q30

Which body implements the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)?

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Correct answer: A — Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)

PMBI, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, runs PMBJP and organised Janaushadhi Saptah 2026.

Q31 Advanced

What target has the government set for the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 2027?

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Correct answer: C — 25,000

Over 18,000 Kendras are open; the target is 25,000 by March 2027 through a franchise-based model.

Q32 Advanced

Janaushadhi Suvidha oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins are sold at what price per pad?

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Correct answer: B — ₹1

Suvidha napkins, introduced in 2019, are priced at ₹1 per pad.

Q33 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana: 1. Medicines are procured only from manufacturers compliant with WHO Good Manufacturing Practices, and each batch is tested at NABL-accredited laboratories. 2. Kendra operators receive a trade margin of 20% on the MRP of each drug (excluding taxes). Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the PIB backgrounder: WHO-GMP sourcing with NABL batch testing, and a 20% trade margin for operators.

Chips to Startup: EDA tools in 315 institutions; ISM 2.0 to expand to 500
Q34 Advanced

Under the Chips to Startup (C2S) programme, what is the target for training semiconductor engineers over 10 years?

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Correct answer: C — 85,000

The C2S programme aims to train 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design over 10 years.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Chips to Startup (C2S) programme: 1. Chips designed by students are fabricated and tested at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali. 2. Under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, the programme is to be expanded to 500 academic institutions. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: student chips are made at SCL Mohali, and ISM 2.0 will take the programme from 315 to 500 institutions.

UPSC declares Civil Services Examination 2025 result; Anuj Agnihotri tops, 958 recommended
Q36

Who secured the first rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, whose result was declared on 6 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Anuj Agnihotri

Anuj Agnihotri, an MBBS graduate of AIIMS Jodhpur, topped with Medical Science as his optional subject.

Q37 Advanced

How many candidates were recommended for appointment in the Civil Services Examination 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 958

UPSC recommended 958 candidates (659 men and 299 women); 2,736 had qualified for the Personality Test.

Q38 Advanced

What was the optional subject of Anuj Agnihotri, the CSE 2025 topper?

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Correct answer: D — Medical Science

Anuj Agnihotri qualified with Medical Science as his optional subject.

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CSE 2025 result: 1. The top 25 candidates include 11 women. 2. The top five candidates include one woman. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the top 25 have 11 women and 14 men, and the top five have one woman (Rajeshwari Suve M, rank 2) and four men.

Q40 Advanced

The Union Public Service Commission, which conducts the Civil Services Examination, is established under which Article of the Constitution?

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Correct answer: A — Article 315

Article 315 provides for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each State. Article 148 is the CAG, 280 the Finance Commission and 324 the Election Commission.

Wheat procurement estimate for RMS 2026-27 fixed at 303 LMT
Q41 Advanced

What wheat procurement estimate was fixed for Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 at the State Food Secretaries' meeting on 6 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 303 LMT

The estimate for wheat procurement for RMS 2026-27 was fixed at 303 lakh metric tonnes.

Q42 Advanced

In which state was a pilot to add QR code tags on foodgrain packaging bags successfully completed, as reported on 6 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh

The Department of Food and Public Distribution said the QR-code pilot was completed in Andhra Pradesh, with more pilots planned.

Commerce Ministry: India now has nine FTAs spanning 38 countries
Q43 Advanced

According to the Commerce Ministry on 6 March 2026, India's FTA network now consists of how many FTAs spanning how many countries?

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Correct answer: B — 9 FTAs, 38 countries

The ministry said India's network has reached nine FTAs spanning 38 countries.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA): 1. It was signed on 10 March 2024. 2. It entered into force on 1 October 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the Commerce Ministry said the EFTA TEPA was signed on 10 March 2024 and entered into force on 1 October 2025.

Amit Shah unveils Census-2027 mascots Pragati and Vikas and soft-launches four digital tools
Q45

What are the names of the Census-2027 mascots unveiled on 5 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Pragati and Vikas

The mascots are 'Pragati' (female enumerator) and 'Vikas' (male enumerator).

Q46 Advanced

What is the reference date for Census-2027 for most States and Union Territories?

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Correct answer: C — 1 March 2027

The reference date is 00:00 hours of 1 March 2027, except Ladakh and snow-bound areas of J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand (1 October 2026).

Q47 Advanced

Which organisation developed the digital platforms soft-launched for Census-2027?

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Correct answer: D — C-DAC

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) developed the four digital platforms.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Census-2027: 1. Respondents can self-enumerate online in 16 languages before the door-to-door survey. 2. The caste-related question will be asked in Phase 1 (Houselisting and Housing Census). Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The caste-related question will be included in Phase 2 (Population Enumeration, February 2027), not in the houselisting phase.

India and Finland raise ties to Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability during President Stubb's visit
Q49

Who was the chief guest and delivered the inaugural keynote at the 11th Raisina Dialogue on 5 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Alexander Stubb

Finnish President Alexander Stubb was chief guest and gave the inaugural keynote; PM Modi inaugurated the Dialogue.

Q50 Advanced

During President Stubb's visit, India–Finland relations were elevated to which status?

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Correct answer: A — Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability

The two countries elevated ties to a 'Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability'.

Q51 Advanced

By which year do India and Finland aim to double their bilateral trade?

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Correct answer: C — 2030

The two sides aim to double bilateral trade by 2030, capitalising on the India–EU FTA.

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following outcomes of the Finnish President's visit to India in March 2026: 1. A Joint Task Force on 6G linking the University of Oulu and the Bharat 6G Alliance. 2. Co-hosting of the World Circular Economy Forum in India in 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are listed outcomes: a 6G Joint Task Force (University of Oulu and Bharat 6G Alliance) and co-hosting the World Circular Economy Forum in India in 2026 with Finland's SITRA.

Nadda at WHO briefing: 86 million women screened for cervical cancer; WHO chief hails HPV drive
Q53 Advanced

India's nationwide HPV vaccination campaign, praised by the WHO Director-General on 5 March 2026, targets how many adolescent girls?

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Correct answer: C — 12 million

Dr Tedros praised the campaign targeting 12 million adolescent girls as the world's largest free vaccination drive.

Q54 Advanced

HPV vaccination, discussed by J.P. Nadda at the WHO briefing, is mainly meant to prevent which cancer?

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Correct answer: A — Cervical cancer

The briefing was on India's commitment to eliminating cervical cancer through HPV vaccination and screening.

8th Central Pay Commission invites memorandums from employees and pensioners till 30 April 2026
Q55 Advanced

By what date must memorandums be submitted to the 8th Central Pay Commission, as announced on 5 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 30 April 2026

Submissions will be received up to 30 April 2026, only through the online portals.

Q56 Advanced

Who chairs the 8th Central Pay Commission?

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Correct answer: D — Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai

Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai is the Chairperson, with Prof. Pulak Ghosh as part-time member and Pankaj Jain as member-secretary.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 8th Central Pay Commission: 1. It was constituted by a Government resolution dated 3 November 2025. 2. It is required to make its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the Commission was constituted by a resolution dated 3 November 2025 and must report within 18 months.

Indian Navy joins Sri Lanka-led search and rescue after Iranian warship IRIS Dena sinks off Galle
Q58

The Iranian warship IRIS Dena sank on 4 March 2026 off which coastal town?

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Correct answer: D — Galle, Sri Lanka

According to the Ministry of Defence, the ship was operating about 20 nautical miles west of Galle, Sri Lanka.

Q59 Advanced

Where was the distress call from IRIS Dena received on 4 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — MRCC Colombo

The distress call was received at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, as reported by the Sri Lanka Navy.

Q60 Advanced

Which Indian Navy ship, operating nearby, reached the IRIS Dena search area by 1600 hrs on 4 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — INS Tarangini

INS Tarangini was deployed to aid the rescue effort and arrived in the search area by 1600 hrs; INS Ikshak later sailed from Kochi.

Q61 Advanced

According to AP, how many people did the Sri Lanka Navy rescue after IRIS Dena sank?

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Correct answer: B — 32

AP reported that the Sri Lanka Navy rescued 32 people and recovered 87 bodies.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the IRIS Dena incident of 4 March 2026: 1. The ship was in the search-and-rescue region under India's responsibility when it sent the distress call. 2. The ship had recently taken part in International Fleet Review 2026, an exercise hosted by India. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Defence said the ship was in the SAR region under Sri Lanka's responsibility, so Sri Lanka led the search; BBC reported its participation in International Fleet Review 2026 hosted by India.

HSBC India Services PMI eases to 58.1 in February 2026 as new orders grow at a 13-month low
Q63

What was the HSBC India Services PMI for February 2026, released on 4 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 58.1

The services PMI was 58.1 in February, compared with 58.5 in January.

Q64 Advanced

Which agency compiles the HSBC India Services PMI?

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Correct answer: B — S&P Global

The HSBC India PMI series is compiled by S&P Global; data for February 2026 were collected from 9 to 25 February.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's PMI data for February 2026: 1. New orders in the services sector rose at the slowest pace since January 2025. 2. The composite PMI fell from January's level. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. New services orders grew at a 13-month low, but the composite PMI rose to 58.9 from 58.4, the fastest private-sector growth in three months.

India observes the 55th National Safety Day on 4 March 2026 with the theme 'Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety'
Q66

What was the theme of National Safety Day 2026, observed on 4 March?

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Correct answer: D — Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety

The 55th National Safety Day/Week in 2026 had the theme 'Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety'.

Q67 Advanced

National Safety Day on 4 March commemorates the founding of which organisation?

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Correct answer: A — National Safety Council of India

National Safety Day marks the foundation of the National Safety Council of India on 4 March 1966.

Q68 Advanced

Consider the following statements about National Safety Day: 1. The National Safety Council of India was founded on 4 March 1966. 2. National Safety Day was first observed in 1972. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct: the Council was founded on 4 March 1966 and the day was first observed in 1972. The 2026 observance was the 55th edition.

MEA sets up special control room for Indians affected by the West Asia and Gulf crisis
Q69

Which ministry set up a special control room on 4 March 2026 for Indians affected by the West Asia and Gulf crisis?

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Correct answer: D — Ministry of External Affairs

The Ministry of External Affairs set up the control room, working from 9 am to 9 pm.

Q70 Advanced

According to the MEA in March 2026, roughly how many Indian citizens live in West Asia?

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Correct answer: A — Nearly one crore

The MEA said nearly one crore Indian citizens reside in West Asia and their safety is of utmost priority.

Q71 Advanced

What is the toll-free number of the MEA special control room set up on 4 March 2026 for the West Asia situation?

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Correct answer: A — 1800118797

The control room can be reached on the toll-free number 1800118797 and on three Delhi landline numbers from 9 am to 9 pm.

Defence Ministry signs ₹5,083 crore contracts for six ALH Mk-III helicopters and VL-Shtil missiles
Q72

For which force are the six ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) helicopters contracted on 3 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard

The six ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, worth ₹2,901 crore, are for the Indian Coast Guard.

Q73 Advanced

With which company did the Defence Ministry sign the contract for Vertical Launch-Shtil missiles on 3 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — JSC Rosoboronexport

The ₹2,182 crore VL-Shtil contract was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport of the Russian Federation.

Q74 Advanced

What was the combined value of the ALH Mk-III and VL-Shtil contracts signed on 3 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹5,083 crore

The two contracts totalled ₹5,083 crore: ₹2,901 crore for ALH Mk-III and ₹2,182 crore for VL-Shtil.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the ALH Mk-III (MR) contract of 3 March 2026: 1. It was placed with HAL under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. 2. The helicopters are single-engine platforms meant only for shore-based operations. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The Ministry describes the ALH Mk-III as twin-engine helicopters able to operate from shore-based airfields and from ships at sea.

Scindia opens Bharat Pavilion and delivers keynotes at MWC 2026 in Barcelona
Q76

Mobile World Congress 2026, where India's Bharat Pavilion was inaugurated on 3 March 2026, was held in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Barcelona

MWC 2026 was held from 2 to 5 March at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain.

Q77 Advanced

What was the theme of the GSMA Ministerial session at MWC 2026 where Jyotiraditya Scindia delivered the closing keynote?

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Correct answer: B — Breaking the Cost Barrier

Scindia gave the closing keynote of 'Breaking the Cost Barrier', on the affordability gap that excludes 3.1 billion people.

Q78 Advanced

According to the curtain raiser unveiled at MWC 2026, when will India Mobile Congress 2026 be held?

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Correct answer: C — 7–10 October 2026

IMC 2026 will be held in New Delhi from 7 to 10 October 2026.

Shipping Ministry steps up monitoring of Indian vessels and seafarers in the Persian Gulf
Q79

Who chaired the 3 March 2026 review of the security of Indian vessels and seafarers in the Persian Gulf?

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Correct answer: D — Sarbananda Sonowal

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the review.

Q80 Advanced

Through which body did the Shipping Ministry activate enhanced monitoring of Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf in March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Directorate General of Shipping

The Directorate General of Shipping started real-time tracking and 24×7 monitoring through the MMDAC DGComm Centre.

Total lunar eclipse on 3 March 2026: most of India sees only the ending at moonrise
Q81

What type of eclipse occurred on 3 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse occurred on 3 March 2026, with totality from 16:34 to 17:33 IST.

Q82 Advanced

During the total lunar eclipse of 3 March 2026, the end of totality was visible from which parts of India?

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Correct answer: A — Parts of North-East India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Most of India saw only the ending at moonrise; some places in North-East India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands could also see the end of totality.

Q83 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the lunar eclipse of 3 March 2026: 1. The totality phase lasted from 16:34 to 17:33 IST. 2. Most places in India saw the entire totality phase because the Moon had already risen. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The Moon had not risen over most of India during totality, so most places saw only the ending of the eclipse at moonrise.

PM Modi addresses second post-Budget webinar on 'Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth'
Q84

What was the theme of the post-Budget webinar addressed by PM Modi on 3 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth

The second webinar of the post-Budget series was on 'Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth'.

Q85 Advanced

According to J.P. Nadda at the 3 March 2026 webinar, how much has been allocated over five years for the BioPharma mission?

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Correct answer: B — ₹10,000 crore

₹10,000 crore over five years is for the BioPharma mission, within a total ₹13,000 crore provision for BioPharma SHAKTI and three chemical parks.

World Wildlife Day 2026 observed on the theme 'Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods'
Q86

What was the theme of World Wildlife Day 2026, observed on 3 March?

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Correct answer: B — Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods

The 2026 theme was 'Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods'.

Q87 Advanced

World Wildlife Day on 3 March marks the adoption of which international convention?

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Correct answer: C — CITES

The day marks the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Q88 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on the PIB backgrounder for World Wildlife Day 2026: 1. India is one of 17 mega-biodiverse countries. 2. Of India's roughly 15,000 medicinal plant species, about 8,000 are used in Indian medicine. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct according to the PIB backgrounder on World Wildlife Day 2026.

TRAI report: India's internet subscribers reach 1,028.61 million at end of December 2025
Q89

According to TRAI's report released on 3 March 2026, how many internet subscribers did India have at the end of December 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 1,028.61 million

Internet subscribers rose to 1,028.61 million, of which 1,007.35 million were broadband.

Q90 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on TRAI's report for October–December 2025: 1. Broadband subscribers crossed 1,000 million. 2. Narrowband internet subscribers increased during the quarter. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct: broadband reached 1,007.35 million. Narrowband subscribers fell 4.18% to 21.25 million.