India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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The optional home voting facility for electors above 85 years and Persons with Disabilities is provided under which provision?
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Correct answer: A — Section 60(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
ECI provides the optional home voting facility under Section 60(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
As per ECI data of 30 March 2026, which state had the highest number of electors aged 85+ approved for home voting?
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Correct answer: D — Kerala
Kerala had 1,45,521 electors aged 85+ approved for home voting (71.27%), compared with 19,774 in Assam and 2,066 in Puducherry.
'Dunagiri', delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026, belongs to which class of frigates?
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Correct answer: A — Nilgiri class (Project 17A)
Dunagiri (Yard 3023) is the fifth ship of the Nilgiri class (Project 17A).
Which shipyard built and delivered the frigate Dunagiri in March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata
Dunagiri is the second P17A ship built at GRSE and was delivered at GRSE, Kolkata.
Consider the following statements about the frigate Dunagiri: 1. It is the fifth Project 17A ship delivered to the Navy. 2. Its predecessor INS Dunagiri was a Leander-class frigate in service from 1977 to 2010. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Dunagiri is the fifth P17A ship delivered in the last 16 months, and the earlier INS Dunagiri was a Leander-class frigate that served from 5 May 1977 to 10 October 2010.
Which agency conducted the competitive bidding for supply of green ammonia to fertiliser units under the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
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Correct answer: D — Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
SECI conducted competitive bidding for the supply of green ammonia to fertiliser units under the SIGHT programme.
About how much green ammonia per annum was allocated to the fertiliser sector under the agreements exchanged on 30 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 7.24 lakh tonnes
Minister J P Nadda said about 7.24 lakh tonnes per annum of green ammonia had been allocated.
Consider the following statements about the National Green Hydrogen Mission: 1. Its outlay is ₹19,744 crore. 2. It targets production of at least 5 MMT of green hydrogen per annum by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The Mission has an outlay of ₹19,744 crore and targets at least 5 MMT of green hydrogen per annum by 2030.
Which state's Assembly passed a Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026 on 30 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Telangana
The Telangana Assembly passed the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026 on 30 March 2026.
Under Telangana's gig workers law of 2026, aggregators must contribute what share of their transaction value to the welfare fund?
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Correct answer: B — 1–2%
Aggregators must contribute 1 to 2% of their transaction value to a state-managed welfare fund.
The indigenous bio-bitumen technology highlighted in March 2026 was developed by CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, and which other CSIR lab?
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Correct answer: D — CSIR–Central Road Research Institute
The technology was developed by CSIR–Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, and CSIR–IIP, Dehradun.
'Agray', delivered on 30 March 2026, is the fourth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by which shipyard?
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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Agray is the fourth of eight ASW SWC indigenously designed and built by GRSE, Kolkata.
How many mineral blocks were operationalised in FY 2025-26, a record for a single financial year?
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Correct answer: B — 30
The Ministry of Mines said 30 mineral blocks were operationalised in FY 2025-26, while more than 200 were auctioned.
Under which Rajasthan scheme are children aged 3–6 years given hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres?
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Correct answer: B — Amrit Aahar Yojana
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said children aged three to six get hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit Aahar Yojana.
Consider the following about Rajasthan's Anganwadi announcements of 30 March 2026: 1. About 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers received ₹1,000 each through DBT for uniforms. 2. Their honorarium was increased by 10% with effect from 1 April 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The CM transferred ₹1,000 each to about 1.22 lakh workers and helpers for two uniforms and announced a 10% honorarium hike effective 1 April 2026.
The Gyan Bharatam Survey, highlighted in the 132nd Mann Ki Baat on 29 March 2026, collects information about:
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Correct answer: D — Manuscripts
The PM said the objective of the Gyan Bharatam Survey is to collect information about manuscripts across the country, through the Gyan Bharatam App.
According to the PM in Mann Ki Baat (March 2026), about how many artificial water harvesting structures have been created under the Jal Sanchay Abhiyan?
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Correct answer: C — 50 lakh
Nearly 50 lakh artificial water harvesting structures have been created under the Jal Sanchay Abhiyan; nearly 70,000 Amrit Sarovars have been built.
Chizami village, praised in Mann Ki Baat for women preserving over 150 traditional seed varieties in a community seed bank, is in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Nagaland
The PM cited Chizami village in Nagaland, where women preserve over 150 varieties of traditional seeds.
Match the place with its mention in Mann Ki Baat (29 March 2026): 1. Wangmun – a. Seed bank run by women 2. Chizami – b. Rooftop rainwater harvesting in Jampui Hills Which is the correct match?
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Correct answer: B — 1-b, 2-a
Wangmun village in Tripura's Jampui Hills adopted rooftop rainwater harvesting; Chizami village in Nagaland has a women-run community seed bank.
Which Indian athlete, mentioned in Mann Ki Baat in March 2026, became the first Indian to complete a half marathon in under an hour?
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Correct answer: B — Gulveer Singh
The PM said Gulveer Singh of Uttar Pradesh finished third in the New York City Half Marathon and became the first Indian to complete a half marathon in under an hour.
Under Punjab's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana approved on 29 March 2026, how much will Scheduled Caste women receive per month?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,500
Women will get ₹1,000 a month, while women from the Scheduled Castes will get ₹1,500 a month.
The 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana' for monthly cash assistance to women belongs to which state?
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Correct answer: D — Punjab
The scheme was approved by the Punjab Cabinet chaired by CM Bhagwant Mann on 29 March 2026.
Consider the following statements about Punjab's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: 1. Women aged 18 or above who are registered voters in Punjab with valid Aadhaar and voter ID are eligible. 2. The scheme was first announced in the Punjab Budget on International Women's Day, 8 March 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Eligibility: women 18+, registered Punjab voters with valid Aadhaar and voter ID. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced the scheme in the budget on 8 March 2026, International Women's Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.