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Amit Shah attends CISF's 57th Raising Day at Mundali, Odisha; force to secure ports
Q1

The 57th Raising Day ceremony of the CISF, attended by Amit Shah on 6 March 2026, was held at which place?

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Correct answer: A — Mundali, Odisha

Amit Shah addressed the CISF's 57th Raising Day ceremony at Mundali, Odisha.

Q2 Advanced

According to Amit Shah on 6 March 2026, how many airports does the CISF secure?

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Correct answer: C — 70

He said the CISF secures 361 vital installations, including 70 airports.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CISF, as stated at its 57th Raising Day: 1. It has been designated the nodal agency for drone security. 2. It will now also be responsible for the security of the country's ports. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: Amit Shah said the CISF is the nodal agency for drone security and will also secure the country's ports.

DGCA grants aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport at Jewar
Q4

Noida International Airport, which received its aerodrome licence on 6 March 2026, is located at which place?

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Correct answer: B — Jewar

The airport is at Jewar in Gautam Budh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.

Q5 Advanced

Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, the developer of Noida International Airport, is a subsidiary of which company?

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Correct answer: D — Zurich Airport International AG

YIAPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Noida International Airport: 1. It is being developed under a PPP model with a 40-year concession that began on 1 October 2021. 2. On completion of all four phases it will be able to handle up to 70 million passengers a year. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation: a 40-year PPP concession from 1 October 2021, and 70 million passengers a year after all phases (12 million in Phase 1).

Wheat procurement estimate for RMS 2026-27 fixed at 303 LMT
Q7 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.

Q8 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.

Rajnath Singh at Sagar Sankalp in Kolkata: defence exports to reach about ₹29,000 crore
Q9 Advanced

At Sagar Sankalp in Kolkata on 6 March 2026, Rajnath Singh said India's defence exports are poised to reach about how much by April 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹29,000 crore

He said defence exports are poised to reach approximately ₹29,000 crore by April 2026.

Q10 Advanced

What shipbuilding target did Rajnath Singh mention at Sagar Sankalp?

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Correct answer: D — Top 10 by 2030 and top 5 by 2047

The government aims to steer India into the top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030 and the top five by 2047.

Commerce Ministry: India now has nine FTAs spanning 38 countries
Q11 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.

Q12 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
Q13

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).

Q14 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).

Q15 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.

Q16 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 beat England by 7 runs at Wankhede to reach the T20 World Cup 2026 final
Q17

India defeated which team in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on 5 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — England

India beat England by seven runs at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Q18 Advanced

Which England batter scored 105 off 48 balls in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against India?

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Correct answer: B — Jacob Bethell

Jacob Bethell made 105 off 48 balls, but England finished on 246 for 7.

Q19 Advanced

What was India's total in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede?

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Correct answer: C — 253/7

India made 253 for 7, with Sanju Samson scoring 89 off 42 balls; England replied with 246 for 7.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–England T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final: 1. The match aggregate of 499 runs was the most in a men's T20 World Cup match. 2. The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct: the ICC said 499 runs was a men's T20 World Cup record. The match was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

India and Finland raise ties to Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability during President Stubb's visit
Q21

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.

Q22 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'.

Q23 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.

Q24 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.

Sonowal lays foundation of India's first riverine lighthouses on the Brahmaputra (NW-2)
Q25

India's first riverine lighthouses, whose foundation stones were laid on 5 March 2026, will come up on which river?

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Correct answer: A — Brahmaputra

The four lighthouses will be built along the Brahmaputra, National Waterway-2, in Assam.

Q26 Advanced

Which of the following is the only riverine lighthouse site on the north bank of the Brahmaputra?

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Correct answer: B — Biswanath Ghat

Pandu, Bogibeel and Silghat are on the south bank; Biswanath Ghat is the only north-bank site.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the riverine lighthouses on National Waterway-2: 1. They are being built by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships with the Inland Waterways Authority of India. 2. Each lighthouse will be solar-powered and 20 metres tall. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: DGLL and IWAI are building the four solar-powered, 20-metre lighthouses at about ₹84 crore.

Nadda at WHO briefing: 86 million women screened for cervical cancer; WHO chief hails HPV drive
Q28 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.

Q29 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
Q30 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.

Q31 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.

Q32 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.

First Khelo India Tribal Games to be held in Chhattisgarh from 25 March to 6 April
Q33

The first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in which state?

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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh

The inaugural Games will be held in Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja in Chhattisgarh from 25 March to 6 April 2026.

Q34 Advanced

How many medal sports will feature in the first Khelo India Tribal Games?

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Correct answer: B — Seven

There will be seven medal sports, with mallakhamb and kabaddi as demonstration sports.

Q35 Advanced

Which two sports are demonstration sports at the first Khelo India Tribal Games?

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Correct answer: D — Mallakhamb and kabaddi

Mallakhamb and kabaddi are the demonstration sports; archery and wrestling are medal sports.

Indian Navy joins Sri Lanka-led search and rescue after Iranian warship IRIS Dena sinks off Galle
Q36

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.

Q37 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.

Q38 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.

Q39 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.

Q40 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.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launches FOCUS+ Phase II in North Garo Hills and doubles Green Meghalaya coverage
Q41

The second phase of Meghalaya's FOCUS+ scheme was launched on 4 March 2026 in which district?

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Correct answer: C — North Garo Hills

CM Conrad K. Sangma launched FOCUS+ Phase II at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, with 2,000 additional beneficiaries.

Q42 Advanced

The FOCUS+ Phase II launch on 4 March 2026 coincided with the 10th death anniversary of which leader?

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Correct answer: D — P.A. Sangma

The programme marked the 10th death anniversary of former Lok Sabha Speaker P.A. Sangma and eight years of the MDA Government.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Meghalaya's Green Meghalaya programme as announced on 4 March 2026: 1. The programme, covering 50,000 hectares, is to be expanded by another 50,000 hectares. 2. Under the Green Meghalaya Plus model, incentives of up to ₹20,000 per hectare per year are paid through a Payment for Ecosystem Services framework. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct, as reported by the Meghalaya Times and Northeast News: coverage will double from 50,000 hectares, and Green Meghalaya Plus pays up to ₹20,000 per hectare per year under a Payment for Ecosystem Services model.

HSBC India Services PMI eases to 58.1 in February 2026 as new orders grow at a 13-month low
Q44

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.

Q45 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.

Q46 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'
Q47

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'.

Q48 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.

Q49 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.

Assam CM inaugurates Saraighat Rana Smritisaudh, a memorial to 132 warriors of the 1671 Battle of Saraighat
Q50

The Saraighat Rana Smritisaudh, inaugurated in Guwahati on 4 March 2026, commemorates a battle fought in which year?

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Correct answer: C — 1671

The memorial honours warriors of the Battle of Saraighat, fought in 1671 under Ahom general Lachit Borphukan.

Q51 Advanced

How many warriors' names are engraved on the Saraighat Rana Smritisaudh in Guwahati?

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Correct answer: C — 132

The memorial, built in traditional Ahom style at Panbazar, bears the engraved names of 132 warriors.

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Battle of Saraighat: 1. The Ahom forces were led by Lachit Borphukan. 2. The battle was a naval clash fought on the Brahmaputra against Mughal forces. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct: India Today NE and the Times of India state that Ahom general Lachit Borphukan led the 1671 battle, and the Times of India describes it as a naval clash on the Brahmaputra that halted Mughal expansion.

MEA sets up special control room for Indians affected by the West Asia and Gulf crisis
Q53

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.

Q54 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.

Q55 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.

Finn Allen's record century takes New Zealand past South Africa into the T20 World Cup 2026 final
Q56

Which team did New Zealand beat in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens on 4 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — South Africa

New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets, ending South Africa's unbeaten run in the tournament.

Q57 Advanced

Finn Allen's unbeaten 100 in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, the fastest century in men's T20 World Cups, came off how many balls?

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Correct answer: B — 33

Allen made 100 not out off 33 balls, with 10 fours and eight sixes according to BBC Sport.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: 1. New Zealand chased the target with 43 balls to spare. 2. It was New Zealand's first appearance in a men's T20 World Cup final. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct: New Zealand made 173 for 1 in 12.5 overs. The ICC noted it would be their second men's T20 World Cup final, after 2021.

Defence Ministry signs ₹5,083 crore contracts for six ALH Mk-III helicopters and VL-Shtil missiles
Q59

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.

Q60 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.

Q61 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.

Q62 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
Q63

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.

Q64 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.

Q65 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
Q66

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.

Q67 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
Q68

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.

Q69 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.

Q70 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.

NHAI awards HAM contracts for 111-km six-lane Capital Region Ring Road around Bhubaneswar
Q71

The Capital Region Ring Road project, for which NHAI issued Letters of Award in March 2026, is being built around which city?

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Correct answer: B — Bhubaneswar

The 111-km Capital Region Ring Road is also called the Bhubaneswar Bypass, in Odisha.

Q72 Advanced

Under which model will the Bhubaneswar Capital Region Ring Road be built?

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Correct answer: C — Hybrid Annuity Mode

The 111-km road will be built in three packages under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).

Q73 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass): 1. It runs for 111 km from Rameshwar to Tangi. 2. It is a four-lane brownfield upgrade of an existing highway. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The project is a six-lane access-controlled greenfield road with a design speed of 100 kmph.

PM Modi addresses second post-Budget webinar on 'Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth'
Q74

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'.

Q75 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'
Q76

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'.

Q77 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).

Q78 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.

Attukal Pongala draws lakhs of women devotees to Thiruvananthapuram on 3 March 2026
Q79

Attukal Pongala, held on 3 March 2026, takes place in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Thiruvananthapuram

Attukal Pongala is offered by women devotees to the deity of the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Q80 Advanced

Why was the sanctum of the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple closed from 3.10 pm to 7 pm on 3 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — A lunar eclipse

A lunar eclipse fell on the same day, so the sanctum closed after the Pongala rituals and reopened at 7 pm.

TRAI report: India's internet subscribers reach 1,028.61 million at end of December 2025
Q81

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.

Q82 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.

India well stocked on crude and fuels amid Middle East hostilities, says Petroleum Minister Puri
Q83

Which minister briefed the media on 3 March 2026 on India's energy preparedness amid hostilities in the Middle East?

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Correct answer: D — Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri gave the briefing.

Q84 Advanced

According to the Petroleum Ministry in March 2026, what is India's global rank as a refiner?

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Correct answer: B — Fourth

India is the fourth-largest refiner, third-largest importer and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products globally.

Q85 Advanced

Consider the following statements from the Petroleum Ministry's briefing of 3 March 2026: 1. Indian energy companies have access to some supplies that are not routed through the Strait of Hormuz. 2. A 24×7 control room has been set up to monitor supply and stock positions. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct: the ministry cited supplies that avoid the Strait of Hormuz and set up a 24×7 control room to monitor stocks nationwide.

India and Canada issue Joint Leaders' Statement as Carney's visit ends with uranium deal and CEPA launch
Q86

Which principle did India and Canada adopt on 2 March 2026 as the guiding framework for their renewed Strategic Partnership?

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Correct answer: D — Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

The Joint Leaders' Statement adopted 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' or 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' as the overarching framework.

Q87

Which Canadian company signed a long-term uranium supply contract with India's Department of Atomic Energy during the Carney visit?

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Correct answer: A — Cameco

The DAE signed a long-term contract with Cameco for the supply of uranium ore concentrates.

Q88 Advanced

According to Cameco, over which period will it supply nearly 22 million pounds of uranium ore concentrate to India?

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Correct answer: B — 2027–2035

Cameco said deliveries are expected to begin in 2027 and run through 2035, a nine-year period.

Q89 Advanced

The trilateral MoU on technology and innovation signed during the visit involves India, Canada and which third country?

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Correct answer: D — Australia

The India–Canada–Australia trilateral MoU falls under the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.

Q90 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Mark Carney's visit to India (27 February – 2 March 2026): 1. It was the first bilateral visit to India by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2018. 2. A Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence is to be set up at NIFTEM Kundli. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The Joint Statement says it was the first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM since 2018, and the outcomes list a Declaration of Intent on a Joint Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence at NIFTEM Kundli.