Which asteroid was highlighted in scientific discussions in March 2026?
A
Ryugu
B
Bennu
C
Apophis
D
2024 YR4
Question 2Single Answer
What was the status of New START treaty expiration discussions in 2026?
A
Due to expire
B
Extended indefinitely
C
Renewed for 10 years
D
Replaced by new treaty
Question 3Single Answer
In March 2026, which event saw India onboard over 38,000 GPUs under the IndiaAI Mission?
A
Agricultural reforms
B
National security enhancements
C
Metro projects
D
Women's rights initiatives
Question 4Single Answer
Who was named Player of the Tournament in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026?
A
Jasprit Bumrah
B
Rohit Sharma
C
Virat Kohli
D
Sanju Samson
Question 5Single Answer
What theme was adopted for International Women's Day on March 8, 2026, by UN Women?
A
Empower Women
B
Gender Equality Now
C
Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
D
Women in Leadership
Question 6Single Answer
Which country launched missile attacks and drone strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE in early March 2026 as part of retaliatory actions?
A
Israel
B
Saudi Arabia
C
Iran
D
Lebanon
Question 7Single Answer
In March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth over Rs 33,500 crore in which city, including new Delhi Metro corridors?
A
New Delhi
B
Puducherry
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Uttarakhand
Question 8Single Answer
Which leader stated that the war against Iran would continue "for weeks" if needed in early March 2026?
A
Emmanuel Macron
B
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
C
Benjamin Netanyahu
D
Donald Trump
Question 9Single Answer
What was the reported public disapproval rating in a CNN poll regarding U.S. strikes on Iran in early March 2026?
A
21%
B
40%
C
59%
D
75%
Question 10Single Answer
0 in early March 2026?
A
Rajasthan
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Tripura
D
Kerala
Question 11Single Answer
What major infrastructure projects did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on March 1, 2026?
A
Metro expansions worth Rs 33,500 crore
B
Projects worth over Rs 7,100 crore
C
Highway developments
D
Nuclear power plants
Question 12Single Answer
Which act was announced to be revised by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Mussoorie in March 2026?
A
Both a and b
B
Pesticide Act 2026
C
Seed Act 2026
D
None of the above
Question 13Single Answer
In the ongoing Iran conflict, which country saw an Israeli airstrike on Ramlet al-Baida beach in Beirut reported on March 12, 2026?
A
Iran
B
Iraq
C
Syria
D
Lebanon
Question 14Single Answer
Flooding in which country left at least 43 people dead in early March 2026?
A
India
B
Nepal
C
Kenya
D
Bangladesh
Question 15Single Answer
Which party and its candidate won a landslide victory in the Nepalese general election in March 2026?
A
Nepali Congress β Sher Bahadur Deuba
B
CPN-UML β KP Sharma Oli
C
Rastriya Swatantra Party β Balen Shah
D
Maoist Centre β Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Question 16Single Answer
The 2026 Winter Paralympics opened in which country in March?
A
France
B
Italy
C
China
D
Canada
Question 17Single Answer
Which country announced a Strategic Energy Partnership with India, including a CAD 1.6 billion uranium supply deal in March 2026?
A
Canada
B
Australia
C
United Kingdom
D
United States
Question 18Single Answer
What was the projected Indian cybersecurity spending for 2026?
A
$3.4 billion
B
$2.5 billion
C
$4.1 billion
D
$5.0 billion
Question 19Single Answer
Which G7 action was discussed in response to rising oil prices from the Iran conflict in March 2026?
A
Sanctions on Russia
B
Joint release of emergency oil reserves
C
New trade agreements
D
Currency devaluation
Question 20Single Answer
In March 2026, France's President Macron emphasized nuclear deterrence by stating 'To be free, we have to be feared' in a keynote speech on:
A
Economic policy
B
Climate change
C
Nuclear strategy
D
EU relations
Question 21Single Answer
Which Indian city hosted the T20 World Cup 2026 final?
A
Mumbai
B
Bengaluru
C
Kolkata
D
Ahmedabad
Question 22Single Answer
What caused thick black smoke over Tehran in March 2026?
A
Protests
B
Israeli strikes on fuel depots and refineries
C
Industrial accidents
D
Volcanic activity
Question 23Single Answer
Which minister stated India's preference for peace, dialogue, and diplomacy amid the West Asia conflict in March 2026?
A
Narendra Modi
B
Rajnath Singh
C
Amit Shah
D
S. Jaishankar
Question 24Single Answer
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed in 2025-26 that the Hindu Succession Act does not apply to:
A
Scheduled Castes
B
OBCs
C
Scheduled Tribes
D
General category
Question 25Single Answer
In March 2026, which country arrested 10 people linked to IRGC cells for espionage and sabotage?
A
Qatar
B
UAE
C
Saudi Arabia
D
Kuwait
Question 26Single Answer
Which U.S. military integration of AI (like Claude AI) was reported in national security news around March 11, 2026?
A
Logistics
B
Cyber defense
C
Kill chain for targeting
D
Training
Question 27Single Answer
Who became the first team in history to successfully defend the ICC T20 World Cup title in 2026?
A
Australia
B
India
C
West Indies
D
South Africa
Question 28Single Answer
Indiaβs first semiconductor facility was mentioned in weekly pointers for which period in March 2026?
A
March 11
B
March 9-15
C
March 1
D
March 2-8
Question 29Single Answer
Which report in March 2026 noted India's child obesity ranking high globally (2nd in some metrics)?
A
World Happiness Report
B
Human Development Report
C
Global Hunger Index
D
World Obesity Atlas 2026
Question 30Single Answer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth around Rs 33,500 crore in which city in March 2026?
A
Mumbai
B
New Delhi
C
Bengaluru
D
Chennai
Question 31Single Answer
Which Finnish leader visited India from March 4-7, 2026, leading to elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership for Digitalisation and Sustainability?
A
Sauli NiinistΓΆ
B
Pekka Haavisto
C
Alexander Stubb
D
Sanna Marin
Question 32Single Answer
What was India's cheetah population reported to have risen to in March 2026 current affairs?
A
53
B
35
C
68
D
80
Question 33Single Answer
Which Supreme Court ruling in March 2026 allowed passive euthanasia for a man in vegetative state?
A
Aruna Shanbaug case revival
B
None
C
Common Cause case
D
Harish Rana case
Question 34Single Answer
World Wildlife Day in March 2026 was observed on which date?
A
March 1
B
March 3
C
March 8
D
March 15
Question 35Single Answer
Which important day is observed on March 8 every year, with special events like ASMITA League in India in 2026?
A
International Womenβs Day
B
World Environment Day
C
World Health Day
D
Earth Day
Question 36Single Answer
The 9th International Santal Conference was attended by President Droupadi Murmu in which location in March 2026?
A
Ranchi
B
Bhubaneswar
C
Kolkata
D
Darjeeling
Question 37Single Answer
In March 2026, India remained the world's what in arms imports according to reports?
A
Second-Largest
B
Largest
C
Third-Largest
D
Fourth-Largest
Question 38Single Answer
Which project was highlighted with PM Modi's visit to Ernakulam and Tiruchirappalli on March 11, 2026, worth Rs 16,450 crore?
A
Space missions
B
Development projects in petroleum, highways, railways
C
Education reforms
D
Health schemes
Question 39Single Answer
International Womenβs Day 2026 saw a nationwide initiative called ASMITA League focused on what?
A
Education
B
Women in sports
C
Health awareness
D
Entrepreneurship
Question 40Single Answer
What was a key focus in India's biodiversity report under CBD in March 2026?
A
All targets on track
B
All targets failed
C
No targets on track
D
Only two targets on track
Question 41Single Answer
Which country was India linked with for a pharma-nutraceutical corridor launch around March 2026?
A
Uzbekistan
B
USA
C
Finland
D
France
Question 42Single Answer
Which ministry oversees the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)?
A
Ministry of Commerce
B
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
C
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D
Ministry of Science and Technology
Question 43Single Answer
Which countryβs president attended the 9th International Santal Conference in Darjeeling in March 2026?
A
PM Narendra Modi
B
U.S. President
C
Finnish President Alexander Stubb
D
President Droupadi Murmu
Question 44Single Answer
CISF Raising Day is celebrated on which date in March?
A
March 8
B
March 10
C
March 12
D
March 15
Question 45Single Answer
World Consumer Rights Day is observed on which date?
A
March 15
B
March 12
C
March 8
D
March 20
Question 46Single Answer
In March 2026, India called for protection of UN Peacekeepers in which country?
A
Syria
B
Yemen
C
Lebanon
D
Gaza
Question 47Single Answer
Bharat Tex 2026 was highlighted as a global event related to what?
A
Textiles
B
Technology
C
Tourism
D
Trade
Question 48Single Answer
Which scheme was linked to PM Matsya Sampada Yojana in March 2026 current affairs?
A
Forestry
B
Agriculture
C
Fisheries development
D
Mining
Question 49Single Answer
Rajya Sabha elections in 2026 began in which month for electing members?
A
February
B
May
C
April
D
March
Question 50Single Answer
What is the theme of International Womenβs Day observed on March 8, 2026?
A
Equality for All
B
End Violence Against Women
C
Empower Women Economically
D
Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
Which day is globally celebrated on March 14 every year?
A
Pi Day
B
World Consumer Rights Day
C
World Wildlife Day
D
International Womenβs Day
Question 52Single Answer
What MoU was signed to modernize Sassoon Dock in March 2026?
A
Port infrastructure upgrade
B
Fisheries modernization
C
Tourism development
D
Naval base expansion
Question 53Single Answer
Which commission's 70th session occurred around March 2026 at UN HQ?
A
Commission on Narcotic Drugs
B
Human Rights Council
C
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)
D
Economic and Social Council
Question 54Single Answer
On what date did the ICC Menβs T20 World Cup 2026 final take place?
A
March 8, 2026
B
March 1, 2026
C
March 15, 2026
D
February 28, 2026
Question 55Single Answer
What action did India take for priority gas supply amid LNG disruptions?
A
Increased Russian imports
B
Invoked Essential Commodities Act
C
Reduced export duties
D
Built new storage
Question 56Single Answer
What key Iranian site was targeted by US forces on or around March 14, 2026, in the ongoing Iran War?
A
Kharg Island oil hub
B
Tehran nuclear facilities
C
Strait of Hormuz naval base
D
Isfahan missile sites
Question 57Single Answer
What percentage reduction in Iran's missile and drone capabilities was reported by US officials in March 2026?
A
50% missile, 60% drone
B
70% missile, 80% drone
C
90% missile, 95% drone
D
40% missile, 50% drone
Question 58Single Answer
Which Indian minister assured no fuel shortage despite West Asia disruptions in March 2026?
A
Nirmala Sitharaman
B
Hardeep Singh Puri
C
S. Jaishankar
D
Piyush Goyal
Question 59Single Answer
What caused potential LPG and fuel shortages in India in March 2026?
A
Domestic production halt
B
Strait of Hormuz disruptions from Iran War
C
Cyclone in Arabian Sea
D
Pipeline leaks
Question 60Single Answer
Which important day is observed on March 15?
A
World Sparrow Day
B
International Happiness Day
C
Pi Day
D
World Consumer Rights Day
Question 61Single Answer
What initiative did India submit in March 2026 related to biodiversity?
A
Cheetah Conservation Phase 2
B
7th National Report to CBD
C
National Geospatial Policy update
D
Jal Jeevan Mission extension
Question 62Single Answer
What was India's industrial output growth in January 2026?
A
2.5%
B
6.2%
C
4.8%
D
3.1%
Question 63Single Answer
Which conference focused on geodesy was held in New Delhi in March 2026?
A
GeodCon-26
B
Raisina Dialogue
C
AAHAR 2026
D
Asian Prosecutors Conference
Question 64Single Answer
Which animal's population in India rose to 53 as per March 2026 reports?
A
Asiatic Lion
B
Snow Leopard
C
Cheetah
D
One-Horned Rhino
Question 65Single Answer
What new act extensions or approvals were highlighted in March 2026?
A
All of the above
B
New Seed Act 2026
C
Pesticide Act revision
D
Jal Jeevan Mission extension
Question 66Single Answer
Which airline hiked fuel surcharges effective March 14, 2026, due to jet fuel price surge?
A
Air India
B
SpiceJet
C
IndiGo
D
Akasa Air
Question 67Single Answer
What is the projected Indian cybersecurity spending for 2026?
A
$2.1 billion
B
$3.4 billion
C
$4.8 billion
D
$5.2 billion
Question 68Single Answer
Which day (March 3) focuses on wildlife conservation?
A
World Wildlife Day
B
World Civil Defence Day
C
Zero Discrimination Day
D
National Safety Day
Question 69Single Answer
What major economic report was released by NITI Aayog in March 2026?
A
Human Development Report
B
Fiscal Health Index 2026
C
GDP Base Year Revision
D
Industrial Output Survey
Question 70Single Answer
Which mission's second advance estimates for agricultural production were released in March 2026?
A
PM-KISAN
B
Soil Health Card
C
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana
D
2025β26 Agricultural Production
Question 71Single Answer
What caused queueing for LPG cylinders in parts of India in March 2026?
A
Festival demand
B
Distribution strike
C
Price deregulation
D
Fears of shortage from West Asia crisis
Question 72Single Answer
Which ISRO test was conducted successfully in March 2026?
A
Aditya-L1 solar mission
B
Gaganyaan crew module
C
CE20 Cryogenic Engine sea-level hot test
D
Chandrayaan-4 rover
Question 73Single Answer
What event started on March 26, 2026, post-T20 World Cup?
A
Asian Games
B
IPL 2026
C
Commonwealth Games
D
Hockey World Cup
Question 74Single Answer
Which report highlighted inequality impacting India's Human Development Index?
A
Fiscal Health Index
B
UNDP IHDI
C
GII 2024
D
NH-GCI
Question 75Single Answer
Which microalgae-based initiative was inaugurated in New Delhi on March 12, 2026, to combat vehicle pollution?
A
GreenAir Tower
B
EcoBreath Tower
C
PureAir Tower
D
CleanSky Tower
Question 76Single Answer
Where is the second leg of the Asia Cup Archery scheduled to be hosted in 2027, as announced in March 2026?
A
Mumbai
B
New Delhi
C
Bengaluru
D
Kolkata
Question 77Single Answer
Which sport's Asia Cup leg was awarded to New Delhi for 2027?
A
Cricket
B
Football
C
Archery
D
Hockey
Question 78Single Answer
What was a key economic concern for India from the West Asia crisis?
A
Crude oil price pressures
B
Export boom
C
Tourism increase
D
FDI rise
Question 79Single Answer
Which organization announced the release of 400 million barrels from emergency reserves in response to the Middle East conflict in March 2026?
A
OPEC
B
UN Security Council
C
IEA (International Energy Agency)
D
World Bank
Question 80Single Answer
Which Indian city university was renamed in honor of former PM Manmohan Singh in March 2026?
A
Delhi University
B
Bangalore City University
C
Mumbai University
D
Kolkata University
Question 81Single Answer
What was the venue for the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in March 2026?
A
Mumbai
B
New Delhi
C
Hyderabad
D
Chennai
Question 82Single Answer
Which naval exercise was ongoing off Guam in March 2026?
A
Malabar
B
Varuna
C
Sea Dragon 2025
D
Garuda Shield
Question 83Single Answer
What caused significant price pressures and supply shocks for crude oil in March 2026?
A
Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation
B
OPEC production cuts
C
West Asian crisis (Iran conflict)
D
U.S. shale boom
Question 84Single Answer
Which country test-fired the Minuteman III ICBM in March 2026?
A
United States
B
China
C
Russia
D
North Korea
Question 85Single Answer
How many Iranians were reportedly displaced due to U.S.-Israeli attacks by mid-March 2026?
A
1 million
B
10 million
C
5 million
D
3.2 million
Question 86Single Answer
Which Indian squad was announced by BCCI for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in March?
A
18-member
B
20-member
C
15-member
D
12-member
Question 87Single Answer
What was the focus of the IEA's collective action on March 11, 2026?
A
Gas release
B
Renewable targets
C
Coal sharing
D
Largest oil stock release
Question 88Single Answer
Which ministry oversees India's CERT-In?
A
Ministry of Defence
B
Ministry of Electronics and IT
C
Ministry of Home Affairs
D
Ministry of Finance
Question 89Single Answer
Where was India's first Semiconductor facility highlighted in March 2026 current affairs?
A
Gujarat
B
Assam
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 90Single Answer
Which global forum's 70th session occurred in March 2026 focusing on women's rights?
A
UN General Assembly
B
WHO Assembly
C
UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)
D
G20 Summit
Question 91Single Answer
What caused India's LPG supply issues in March 2026?
A
Domestic shortage
B
Export ban
C
Pipeline damage
D
Strait of Hormuz closure
Question 92Single Answer
Which major incident occurred at Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, on March 16, 2026?
A
Cyclone landfall
B
Massive fire causing at least 10 deaths
C
Earthquake tremor
D
Flooding due to heavy rains
Question 93Single Answer
What environmental technology was emphasized in Delhi's new tower initiative?
A
Solar panels
B
Wind turbines
C
Microalgae absorption
D
Electric filters
Question 94Single Answer
What key development was reported regarding NASA's Artemis program in mid-March 2026 current affairs?
A
Artemis 3 lunar landing successful
B
Partnership with ISRO for Mars mission
C
Cancellation of Artemis missions
D
Artemis 2 Moon Rocket cleared for April launch
Question 95Single Answer
What global oil market impact was described as historic in March 2026?
A
Price drop
B
Oversupply
C
Largest supply disruption
D
New reserves found
Question 96Single Answer
Which state hosted India's first State Innovation Mission (SIM) under Atal Innovation Mission 2.0, as highlighted in early March 2026?
A
Assam
B
Kerala
C
Gujarat
D
Tripura
Question 97Single Answer
What was the death toll reported in Tehran from related strikes?
A
Under 100
B
200
C
500
D
Over 1,000
Question 98Single Answer
Which border activity by China was noted in March 2026 current affairs?
A
628 border villages built
B
Trade agreement
C
Military withdrawal
D
River sharing
Question 99Single Answer
What type of missile was test-fired by the U.S. in March 2026?
A
Minuteman III ICBM
B
Agni
C
S-400
D
BrahMos
Question 100Single Answer
Which country is set to host the second leg of the Asia Cup Archery in 2027, as announced in March 2026?