Which country's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in a joint US-Israel strike in late February 2026?
A
Syria
B
Iraq
C
Lebanon
D
Iran
Question 2Single Answer
What was the primary goal stated for the 2026 IsraeliโUnited States strikes on Iran?
A
Nuclear disarmament only
B
Border security
C
Economic sanctions enforcement
D
Regime change in Tehran
Question 3Single Answer
Which Indian state won its maiden Ranji Trophy title recently (reported in early March 2026)?
A
Mumbai
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Jammu & Kashmir
D
Karnataka
Question 4Single Answer
What funding amount did Germany announce for a new climate resilience initiative with India in February 2026?
A
EUR 10 million
B
EUR 100 million
C
EUR 50 million
D
EUR 20 million
Question 5Single Answer
Which Indian state launched its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills in February 2026?
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Uttarakhand
D
Himachal Pradesh
Question 6Single Answer
Who inaugurated three major inland waterways projects on National Waterway-2 in Assam in February 2026?
A
Nitin Gadkari
B
Jyotiraditya Scindia
C
Narendra Modi
D
Sarbananda Sonowal
Question 7Single Answer
Which event is scheduled for inauguration by PM Narendra Modi in March 2026 in Uttar Pradesh?
A
New Parliament building
B
Noida International Airport
C
Bullet train launch
D
Smart City project
Question 8Single Answer
In response to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, which group fired projectiles at northern Israel?
A
Hamas
B
IRGC
C
Houthis
D
Hezbollah
Question 9Single Answer
What is the name of the operation or escalation linked to recent US-Israel actions against Iran (reported in early March 2026)?
A
Operation Epic Fury
B
Operation Roar of the Lion
C
Operation Desert Storm
D
Operation True Promise
Question 10Single Answer
Which countryโs Prime Minister visited Israel in late February 2026 to elevate bilateral ties?
A
Canada
B
India (Narendra Modi)
C
Germany
D
UK
Question 11Single Answer
Who is the current RBI Governor commenting on India's 'Goldilocks' economy in early March 2026?
A
Sanjay Malhotra
B
Shaktikanta Das
C
Urjit Patel
D
Raghuram Rajan
Question 12Single Answer
Which Gulf cities experienced explosions from Iranian strikes in response to the conflict?
A
Riyadh and Jeddah
B
Dubai, Doha, Manama
C
Cairo and Amman
D
Istanbul and Ankara
Question 13Single Answer
What major geopolitical meeting is scheduled between US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping in March 2026?
A
Bilateral meeting in Beijing
B
G20 Summit
C
APEC Summit
D
WTO Conference
Question 14Single Answer
0 in early 2026?
A
Assam
B
Tripura
C
Meghalaya
D
Sikkim
Question 15Single Answer
What did Rajasthan remove as a disqualification criterion for local polls in recent updates?
A
Criminal record only
B
Education qualification
C
Two-child rule and leprosy bar
D
Age limit
Question 16Single Answer
Which event's 150th anniversary is noted in March 2026?
A
Internet invention
B
First flight
C
First telephone call
D
Moon landing
Question 17Single Answer
What surged due to the West Asia conflict in early March 2026?
A
Gold prices only
B
Cryptocurrency
C
Global oil prices
D
Stock markets
Question 18Single Answer
Which countryโs general elections are scheduled in March 2026 following anti-corruption protests?
A
Nepal
B
Bhutan
C
Bangladesh
D
Myanmar
Question 19Single Answer
What HPV-related initiative was highlighted in recent Indian current affairs?
A
Ban on vaccine
B
National vaccination drive
C
Export restriction
D
Research ban
Question 20Single Answer
Which Formula 1 event begins in March 2026?
A
End of season
B
Start of the Formula 1 season
C
Monaco Grand Prix only
D
Winter testing
Question 21Single Answer
What is the focus of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in March 2026?
A
Gender equality and womenโs rights
B
Climate change
C
Trade
D
Security
Question 22Single Answer
Which city hosted or is linked to Paris mayoral elections in March 2026?
A
Paris
B
London
C
Berlin
D
Rome
Question 23Single Answer
What did PM Modi emphasize in calls regarding the West Asia crisis?
A
Ceasefire and civilian safety
B
Full support to Israel
C
Sanctions on Iran
D
Military aid
Question 24Single Answer
Which semiconductor-related development was inaugurated or highlighted in India recently?
A
Micron semiconductor plant
B
Intel plant
C
Samsung unit
D
TSMC fab
Question 25Single Answer
What mandate related to fuel was updated or discussed in early 2026?
A
E10 petrol
B
E20 petrol
C
Diesel ban
D
EV only
Question 26Single Answer
What was the primary focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Rajasthan and Gujarat on February 28, 2026?
A
Nationwide HPV Vaccination Programme
B
Launch of semiconductor plant
C
Inauguration of Light Combat Helicopter
D
Tribal festivals announcement
Question 27Single Answer
In which city did PM Narendra Modi launch the HPV Vaccination Programme in late February 2026?
A
Kayad, Ajmer
B
Jaipur
C
Ahmedabad
D
Sanand
Question 28Single Answer
What major joint military operation did the US and Israel launch against Iran in late February/early March 2026?
A
Both B and C
B
Operation Epic Fury
C
Operation Genesis
D
Operation Lionโs Roar
Question 29Single Answer
Who was assassinated in the US-Israel strikes on Iran in late February 2026?
A
President Masoud Pezeshkian
B
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
C
Defense Minister Aziz Nasir Zadeh
D
Intelligence Chief Yahya Hamidi
Question 30Single Answer
What was the reported death toll in one Iranian city (Sanandaj) from US-Israel strikes in early March 2026?
A
Over 500
B
153
C
49
D
40
Question 31Single Answer
Which country did Iran target with ballistic missiles on March 3, 2026, though they were intercepted?
A
Cyprus
B
Saudi Arabia
C
Israel
D
UAE
Question 32Single Answer
What incident damaged Al Minhad Air Base in early March 2026?
A
Iranian drone strike
B
US friendly fire
C
Hezbollah rocket attack
D
Pakistani airstrike
Question 33Single Answer
Which event occurred in space/astronomy on March 3, 2026?
A
Solar eclipse
B
Mars opposition
C
Total lunar eclipse
D
Comet sighting
Question 34Single Answer
What major defense asset did President Droupadi Murmu experience in Rajasthan recently?
A
Agni missile test
B
S-400 deployment
C
INS Vikrant commissioning
D
Sortie in Prachand Light Combat Helicopter
Question 35Single Answer
Where was India's first semiconductor ATMP facility inaugurated in early March 2026?
A
Ajmer, Rajasthan
B
Noida, UP
C
Sanand, Gujarat
D
Hyderabad
Question 36Single Answer
6 billion uranium deal with India in early March 2026?
A
Australia
B
Canada
C
Kazakhstan
D
France
Question 37Single Answer
What friendly fire incident involving US aircraft was reported in early March 2026?
A
Downed F-35s in Israel
B
Three F-15 jets downed by Kuwaiti forces
C
Apache helicopters in Syria
D
Drones in Iraq
Question 38Single Answer
Why was PV Sindhu potentially missing the All England Open in March 2026?
A
Injury
B
Tournament cancellation
C
Visa issues
D
Stranded in Dubai due to travel disruptions
Question 39Single Answer
Which Indian state launched the first State Innovation Mission under Atal Innovation Mission in early March 2026?
A
Gujarat
B
Rajasthan
C
Karnataka
D
Tripura
Question 40Single Answer
What escalation involved Pakistan in early March 2026?
A
War declaration on Afghanistan's Taliban government
B
Border clashes with India
C
Missile test
D
Trade agreement with Iran
Question 41Single Answer
Which embassy faced a drone attack in Riyadh in early March 2026?
A
Israeli
B
US
C
Indian
D
British
Question 42Single Answer
What health program targets girls aged 14 across India as per late February 2026 launch?
A
Polio eradication
B
TB elimination
C
HPV Vaccination
D
Anemia control
Question 43Single Answer
Which helicopter is India's indigenous Light Combat Helicopter flown by the President?
A
Prachand (LCH)
B
Rudra
C
Dhruv
D
Cheetah
Question 44Single Answer
What initiative did India and Germany strengthen in early March 2026?
A
Defense pact
B
Climate resilience with EUR 20 million
C
Trade agreement
D
Space cooperation
Question 45Single Answer
Which city in Iran saw a school bombing reported in US-Israel strikes?
A
Tehran
B
Shiraz
C
Isfahan
D
Minab (girlsโ school)
Question 46Single Answer
What major sporting achievement was linked to Jammu & Kashmir recently?
A
Cricket World Cup
B
IPL win
C
Olympics medal
D
Maiden Ranji Trophy title
Question 47Single Answer
Which ministry announced tribal festivals in March 2026?
A
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
B
Ministry of Culture
C
Ministry of Tourism
D
Ministry of Women & Child Development
Question 48Single Answer
What SEBI mandate was highlighted in early March 2026?
A
IPO guidelines
B
Crypto trading ban
C
Stock split rules
D
Disclosure of registered name & number on social media
Question 49Single Answer
Which region saw Hezbollah involvement amid Iran conflict in March 2026?
A
Gaza
B
Syria
C
Lebanon (Beirut strikes)
D
Yemen
Question 50Single Answer
What was removed by Rajasthan cabinet for local polls in early 2026?
A
Age limit
B
Criminal record check
C
Education qualification
D
Two-child rule and leprosy bar
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
Which commission's recommendations raised concerns in India in early March 2026?
A
15th Finance Commission
B
16th Finance Commission
C
GST Council
D
NITI Aayog
Question 52Single Answer
In the 2026 Iran war, the US struck which Iranian naval asset?
A
Submarine fleet
B
IRIS Shahid Bagheri (drone carrier)
C
Frigate squadron
D
Missile boats only
Question 53Single Answer
Which straitโs potential halt worried global oil security amid the 2026 Iran conflict?
A
Malacca Strait
B
Bosporus
C
Bab-el-Mandeb
D
Strait of Hormuz
Question 54Single Answer
Which Gulf nation saw its oil refinery in Ras Tanura attacked by Iranian missiles and drones in early March 2026?
A
UAE
B
Bahrain
C
Saudi Arabia
D
Oman
Question 55Single Answer
As of early March 2026, how many US service members were reported killed in the conflict with Iran?
A
3
B
15
C
10
D
6
Question 56Single Answer
Which organization stated that NATO had no plans to get involved in the 2026 Iran war?
A
European Union
B
United Nations
C
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
D
Arab League
Question 57Single Answer
In early March 2026, which country activated a โฉ100 trillion stabilization fund due to financial market volatility from the Iran war?
A
Japan
B
India
C
China
D
South Korea
Question 58Single Answer
Which airport in the UAE resumed limited flights after Iranian strikes in early March 2026?
A
Dubai International
B
Abu Dhabi International
C
Sharjah International
D
Al Maktoum International
Question 59Single Answer
What caused the friendly fire incident involving three US F-15E jets in Kuwait during the Iran conflict?
A
Iranian drones
B
Kuwaiti military air defenses
C
Hezbollah rockets
D
US miscommunication
Question 60Single Answer
Which Lebanese figure banned Hezbollahโs military activities following exchanges with Israel in early March 2026?
A
Hassan Nasrallah
B
President Joseph Aoun
C
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam
D
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri
Question 61Single Answer
On March 5, 2026, which country was scheduled to hold its presidential election via indirect vote by the assembly?
A
Serbia
B
Montenegro
C
Albania
D
Kosovo
Question 62Single Answer
In the context of the Iran conflict, which Qatari force shot down two Iranian Su-24 jets?
A
Qatari Army
B
Qatari Navy
C
Qatari Air Force
D
Qatari Special Forces
Question 63Single Answer
Which French leader announced an increase in nuclear warheads in early March 2026, stating โto be free, we have to be fearedโ?
A
Gabriel Attal
B
Marine Le Pen
C
Emmanuel Macron
D
Franรงois Hollande
Question 64Single Answer
What was the reported death toll in Iran from the initial US-Israel assault as per the Iranian Red Crescent in early March 2026?
A
Over 550
B
Over 200
C
Over 1,000
D
Over 2,000
Question 65Single Answer
Which US President indicated the Iran campaign could last weeks or longer if needed?
A
Joe Biden
B
Barack Obama
C
Kamala Harris
D
Donald Trump
Question 66Single Answer
In early March 2026, Iran launched strikes evacuating residents near the US embassy in which city?
A
Manama
B
Kuwait City
C
Doha
D
Riyadh
Question 67Single Answer
Which wildlife sanctuary in India hosted the Indian Bison Fest around early March 2026?
A
Kaziranga
B
Debrigarh
C
Bandipur
D
Periyar
Question 68Single Answer
Which missile was prominently used by the US in strikes on Iranian ballistic missile sites in early March 2026?
A
Patriot
B
Javelin
C
Tomahawk
D
HIMARS
Question 69Single Answer
India signed a $1.9 billion uranium supply deal with which country in early March 2026?
A
Canada
B
Kazakhstan
C
Australia
D
Russia
Question 70Single Answer
Which Indian state launched projects worth โน4,648 crore with ADB support around early March 2026?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Tamil Nadu
C
West Bengal
D
Maharashtra
Question 71Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of Sri Lankaโs first Blue Bond listed on NSE IX (GIFT City) in early 2026?
A
Infrastructure
B
Debt restructuring
C
Marine conservation
D
Tourism revival
Question 72Single Answer
Which Indian regulator announced AI use to curb market manipulation in March 2026?
A
RBI
B
SEBI
C
IRDAI
D
PFRDA
Question 73Single Answer
The 2026 Iranian strikes included attacks on US embassies in which of the following?
A
Kuwait
B
Iraq only
C
Jordan
D
Egypt
Question 74Single Answer
Which bird species was highlighted in Indian conservation news around March 2026?
A
Great Indian Bustard
B
Himalayan Monal
C
Sarus Crane
D
Ruddy Shelduck
Question 75Single Answer
What was the focus of Germany's EUR 20 million grant to India in early 2026?
A
Defense
B
Education
C
Digital infrastructure
D
Climate resilience
Question 76Single Answer
Which country recently announced an increase in its nuclear warheads for the first time in decades, with President Emmanuel Macron stating โto be free, we have to be fearedโ?
A
United States
B
France
C
Russia
D
United Kingdom
Question 77Single Answer
What major Indian project related to gravitational waves was in news in March 2026?
A
Aditya-L1
B
Chandrayaan-4
C
Gaganyaan
D
LIGO India
Question 78Single Answer
As of early March 2026, who was appointed to lead Iranโs interim Leadership Council following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
A
President Masoud Pezeshkian
B
IRGC Commander Hossein Salami
C
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
D
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi
Question 79Single Answer
In March 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four digital tools and unveiled mascots for which upcoming national exercise in India?
A
National Population Register
B
Aadhaar Updation Drive
C
Census-2027
D
Voter ID Verification
Question 80Single Answer
Which defense system/missile was mentioned in current affairs around March 2026 as being developed by Russia?
A
Shtil missile
B
BrahMos
C
Akash
D
Prithvi
Question 81Single Answer
Which state in India declared its first Dark Sky Park in March 2026?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Uttarakhand
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Rajasthan
Question 82Single Answer
In March 2026, which forum's Ministerial Conference (MC14) was discussed in trade news?
A
BRICS
B
G20
C
WTO
D
SCO
Question 83Single Answer
What was the reported death toll in Iran from Israeli and U.S. airstrikes as per the Iranian Red Crescent Society in early March 2026?
A
175
B
787
C
Over 1,000
D
40
Question 84Single Answer
Which Indian state government launched Project HANUMAN in March 2026 to address human-wildlife conflict?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Karnataka
D
Maharashtra
Question 85Single Answer
In March 2026, which event/theme was associated with International Women's Day preparations (March 8)?
A
Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
B
Equality for All
C
Empower Women Economically
D
Break the Bias
Question 86Single Answer
Which Indian Prime Minister visited Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on March 1, 2026, inaugurating projects worth over Rs 7,100 crore?
A
Amit Shah
B
Nirmala Sitharaman
C
Rajnath Singh
D
Narendra Modi
Question 87Single Answer
What was the name of the Iranian corvette destroyed by U.S. forces in March 2026?
A
IRIS Alvand
B
IRIS Jamaran
C
IRIS Sahand
D
IRIS Shahid Soleimani
Question 88Single Answer
In March 2026, which global poll showed 59% disapproval among Americans regarding strikes on Iran?
A
Fox News Poll
B
CNN Poll
C
Gallup Poll
D
Pew Research
Question 89Single Answer
Which facility in Iran had its entrances bombed but showed no radiation increase, as confirmed by IAEA in March 2026?
A
Fordow
B
Natanz Nuclear Facility
C
Bushehr
D
Arak
Question 90Single Answer
What major Indian defense acquisition was planned in March 2026 to boost aerial security?
A
Additional Rafale jets
B
Indigenous Tejas Mk2
C
Five more S-400 squadrons from Russia
D
More Apache helicopters
Question 91Single Answer
Which operation by the Indian Navy continued in West Asia amid the 2026 Middle East crisis?
A
Operation Sankalp
B
Operation Rahat
C
Operation Vijay
D
Operation Talwar
Question 92Single Answer
In March 2026, India repatriated a 16th-century bronze of which saint from the UK?
A
Ramanujacharya
B
Thirumangai Alvar
C
Adi Shankaracharya
D
Basavanna
Question 93Single Answer
Which ministry signed contracts worth Rs. 5,083 crore for Advanced Light Helicopters in March 2026?
A
Ministry of Defence
B
Ministry of Home Affairs
C
Ministry of Finance
D
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Question 94Single Answer
What caused global oil prices to surge sharply in early March 2026?
A
OPEC cuts
B
Escalation in Middle East conflict involving Iran
C
U.S. sanctions on Russia
D
Chinese demand spike
Question 95Single Answer
Which country deployed Rafale jets to the UAE in response to Iranian attacks in March 2026?
A
United Kingdom
B
France
C
Australia
D
India
Question 96Single Answer
In March 2026, which Indian city/state faced an oleum gas leak incident?
A
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
B
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
C
Surat, Gujarat
D
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Question 97Single Answer
What was the theme or focus of World Obesity Day around March 4, 2026?
A
Childhood Obesity
B
Adult Nutrition
C
Global Obesity Atlas release (India ranked second in child obesity)
D
Exercise Promotion
Question 98Single Answer
Which event was ongoing or concluded around March 2026 involving co-hosting by India and Sri Lanka?
A
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
B
Asian Games
C
Commonwealth Games
D
Cricket Test Series
Question 99Single Answer
In March 2026, which bank fraud case gained attention in Indian current affairs?
A
HDFC Fraud
B
SBI Scam
C
IDFC First Bank
D
Axis Bank
Question 100Single Answer
Which new Seed Act and revised Pesticide Act were announced by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in March 2026?