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Question Bank Current Affairs March - 2026 (Part 3)
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Question 1Single Answer
Which day in early March 2026 saw focus on World Wildlife Day and related observances?
  1. A
    March 3
  2. B
    March 4
  3. C
    March 5
  4. D
    March 8
Question 2Single Answer
What was the status of India-Canada relations reset in March 2026?
  1. A
    Significant steps during Canadian PM visit
  2. B
    Strained with no progress
  3. C
    Trade sanctions imposed
  4. D
    Diplomatic break
Question 3Single Answer
An Iranian warship reportedly sank near which location following a suspected submarine strike in early March 2026?
  1. A
    Strait of Hormuz
  2. B
    Off the southern coast of Sri Lanka
  3. C
    Persian Gulf
  4. D
    Arabian Sea near Gujarat
Question 4Single Answer
Which country set its GDP growth target to a record low of 4.5-5% for the period including 2026?
  1. A
    India
  2. B
    United States
  3. C
    China
  4. D
    Japan
Question 5Single Answer
According to the World Obesity Atlas 2026, how many children aged 5-9 years in India were estimated to be overweight or obese in 2025?
  1. A
    10 million
  2. B
    5 million
  3. C
    26 million
  4. D
    Nearly 15 million
Question 6Single Answer
Which ethical issue was covered in UPSC-relevant current affairs on March 5, 2026?
  1. A
    Electoral Reforms
  2. B
    Judicial Corruption
  3. C
    Media Freedom
  4. D
    Tax Evasion
Question 7Single Answer
In March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide healthcare initiative during visits to which two states?
  1. A
    Rajasthan and Gujarat
  2. B
    Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
  3. C
    Maharashtra and Karnataka
  4. D
    Punjab and Haryana
Question 8Single Answer
Which leader visited India in early March 2026, strengthening bilateral ties?
  1. A
    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
  2. B
    Finnish President Alexander Stubb
  3. C
    French President Emmanuel Macron
  4. D
    U.S. Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau
Question 9Single Answer
What theme was adopted for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026?
  1. A
    Equality for All
  2. B
    Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
  3. C
    Empower Women Economically
  4. D
    Women in Leadership
Question 10Single Answer
India increased imports of Russian crude in March 2026 due to disruptions in which key strait?
  1. A
    Malacca Strait
  2. B
    Suez Canal
  3. C
    Bab-el-Mandeb
  4. D
    Strait of Hormuz
Question 11Single Answer
Which bank fraud was highlighted in Indian current affairs discussions around March 5, 2026?
  1. A
    IDFC First Bank
  2. B
    HDFC Bank
  3. C
    SBI
  4. D
    ICICI Bank
Question 12Single Answer
What was the focus of an ASMITA League organized in India for International Women’s Day 2026?
  1. A
    Women in Politics
  2. B
    Women in Sports across 250 locations
  3. C
    Women Entrepreneurs
  4. D
    Women Education
Question 13Single Answer
India faced warnings of an unusually hot March 2026, risking yields of which crops?
  1. A
    Wheat and Rapeseed
  2. B
    Rice and Pulses
  3. C
    Sugarcane and Cotton
  4. D
    Maize and Soybean
Question 14Single Answer
Which country entered a Strategic Energy Partnership with India, including a CAD 1.6 billion uranium deal in March 2026?
  1. A
    Australia
  2. B
    Canada
  3. C
    United Kingdom
  4. D
    France
Question 15Single Answer
What mandate did SEBI introduce in early March 2026 for social media disclosures?
  1. A
    Mandatory Verification
  2. B
    Ban on Financial Advice
  3. C
    Disclosure of Registered Name & Number
  4. D
    Content Censorship
Question 16Single Answer
The conflict escalation in March 2026 involved strikes on which Iranian figure's successor selection body?
  1. A
    Parliament
  2. B
    Foreign Ministry
  3. C
    Revolutionary Guard HQ
  4. D
    Assembly of Experts
Question 17Single Answer
Which Indian rupee issue was discussed in economic current affairs around March 5, 2026?
  1. A
    Appreciation
  2. B
    Demonetization
  3. C
    Pegging to USD
  4. D
    Sliding/Depreciation
Question 18Single Answer
What did the Supreme Court agree to examine in March 2026 regarding blood banks?
  1. A
    Private blood banks ban
  2. B
    Blood donation age limit
  3. C
    Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) compulsory
  4. D
    Donor screening fees
Question 19Single Answer
Which defense system or missile was mentioned in Indian current affairs in early March 2026?
  1. A
    BrahMos
  2. B
    Shtil missiles
  3. C
    Agni-V
  4. D
    Akash
Question 20Single Answer
Nepal held its General Election in March 2026 on which date?
  1. A
    March 3
  2. B
    March 7
  3. C
    March 5
  4. D
    March 8
Question 21Single Answer
What was the reported death toll in Iran from U.S.-Israel strikes by early March 2026?
  1. A
    Over 550
  2. B
    Over 1,000
  3. C
    Under 200
  4. D
    10,000
Question 22Single Answer
Which Indian state issued SOPs for Heat Wave Management in higher education ahead of summer 2026?
  1. A
    Punjab
  2. B
    (Contextual from March events; one state highlighted)
  3. C
    Uttar Pradesh
  4. D
    Rajasthan
Question 23Single Answer
What did U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasize during Raisina Dialogue in March 2026?
  1. A
    Prioritizing U.S. national interests in trade with India
  2. B
    Full free trade agreement
  3. C
    Sanctions on India
  4. D
    Military alliance
Question 24Single Answer
Which multilateral forum was mentioned with MC14 in March 2026 current affairs?
  1. A
    UNGA
  2. B
    WTO MC14
  3. C
    G20
  4. D
    IMF
Question 25Single Answer
What neurological treatment advancement was linked to ethical AI standards in March 2026?
  1. A
    Diabetes management
  2. B
    Cancer detection
  3. C
    Heart surgery
  4. D
    Stroke rehabilitation transformation
Question 26Single Answer
Which organization released the β€œState of India’s Environment 2026” report?
  1. A
    WWF
  2. B
    Centre for Science and Environment
  3. C
    UNEP
  4. D
    NITI Aayog
Question 27Single Answer
Which country developed the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)?
  1. A
    Israel
  2. B
    China
  3. C
    United States
  4. D
    Russia
Question 28Single Answer
Which organization implements the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTd) programme?
  1. A
    ISRO
  2. B
    CSIR
  3. C
    DRDO
  4. D
    NIOT
Question 29Single Answer
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on:
  1. A
    5 March
  2. B
    6 March
  3. C
    8 March
  4. D
    7 March
Question 30Single Answer
The theme of International Women’s Day 2026 focuses on:
  1. A
    Rights, Justice and Action for Women
  2. B
    Women in Technology
  3. C
    Equal Work Equal Pay
  4. D
    Women in Leadership
Question 31Single Answer
India recently signed an AI healthcare research MoU with which university?
  1. A
    Coventry University
  2. B
    Cambridge University
  3. C
    Oxford University
  4. D
    Harvard University
Question 32Single Answer
India will host the first Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in:
  1. A
    2024
  2. B
    2026
  3. C
    2025
  4. D
    2027
Question 33Single Answer
According to recent reports, India ranks which position globally in terms of number of billionaires?
  1. A
    First
  2. B
    Third
  3. C
    Second
  4. D
    Fourth
Question 34Single Answer
Which airline announced 32 special UAE flights amid the West Asia crisis?
  1. A
    Air India
  2. B
    Vistara
  3. C
    IndiGo
  4. D
    SpiceJet
Question 35Single Answer
Rising global oil prices have recently put pressure on which currency?
  1. A
    Indian Rupee
  2. B
    Euro
  3. C
    Yen
  4. D
    Pound
Question 36Single Answer
Rare Disease Day is observed on:
  1. A
    25 February
  2. B
    26 February
  3. C
    27 February
  4. D
    Last day of February
Question 37Single Answer
The World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2026 will be held in:
  1. A
    Montreal
  2. B
    Paris
  3. C
    Tokyo
  4. D
    Oslo
Question 38Single Answer
International Women’s Day was officially recognized by the UN in:
  1. A
    1965
  2. B
    1985
  3. C
    1975
  4. D
    1995
Question 39Single Answer
Extreme weather events occurred on what percentage of days in 2025 in India according to the environment report?
  1. A
    99%
  2. B
    75%
  3. C
    50%
  4. D
    60%
Question 40Single Answer
Which Indian institute signed an AI healthcare research agreement recently?
  1. A
    IIT Delhi
  2. B
    IIT Guwahati
  3. C
    IIT Bombay
  4. D
    IIT Madras
Question 41Single Answer
India defeated which country to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
  1. A
    New Zealand
  2. B
    England
  3. C
    South Africa
  4. D
    Australia
Question 42Single Answer
The conflict affecting oil markets in 2026 mainly involves:
  1. A
    Israel and Iran region tensions
  2. B
    Russia and Ukraine
  3. C
    China and Taiwan
  4. D
    India and Pakistan
Question 43Single Answer
Which global organization promotes Gender Equality under SDG Goal 5?
  1. A
    United Nations
  2. B
    UNESCO
  3. C
    World Bank
  4. D
    IMF
Question 44Single Answer
The global event celebrating women’s achievements is:
  1. A
    World Women Day
  2. B
    Women Empowerment Day
  3. C
    Global Women Day
  4. D
    International Women’s Day
Question 45Single Answer
Brent crude oil prices recently rose due to disruptions in which strait?
  1. A
    Malacca Strait
  2. B
    Hormuz Strait
  3. C
    Gibraltar Strait
  4. D
    Bering Strait
Question 46Single Answer
The State of India’s Environment report has been published since:
  1. A
    1982
  2. B
    1975
  3. C
    1990
  4. D
    2000
Question 47Single Answer
Which sector is mainly affected by rising oil prices in India?
  1. A
    Agriculture
  2. B
    Tourism
  3. C
    Imports and inflation
  4. D
    Education
Question 48Single Answer
India added how many new billionaires recently?
  1. A
    57
  2. B
    45
  3. C
    30
  4. D
    70
Question 49Single Answer
Which month hosts the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2026?
  1. A
    March
  2. B
    February
  3. C
    January
  4. D
    April
Question 50Single Answer
Which country is heavily dependent on imported oil according to recent economic reports?
  1. A
    Japan
  2. B
    India
  3. C
    Germany
  4. D
    Brazil
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