Question 1

What topics are covered in the 4 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 4 March 2026 quiz covers Security, International Relations, Science Tech, Economy with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 4 March 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Which is the highest decision-making body in the Ministry of Defence for capital procurement approvals, as mentioned in the context of the Rafale deal?

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Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), The article states that India's Defence Acquisition Council recently cleared the procurement. The DAC is the apex body for defense capital acquisitions, chaired by the Defence Minister. The CCS gives final approval for large deals, but the DAC is the primary procurement-approving body.

Question 6

The 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 countries, mentioned in the article, is formally known as?

Accepted Answer

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), The article explicitly mentions the 'Iranian nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2015'. This is the correct formal name of the agreement signed under President Obama.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the safety and welfare of Indian diaspora abroad as mentioned in the news?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The article references the Indian government's statement on diaspora safety, which aligns with the Ministry of External Affairs' role in protecting Indian citizens overseas and managing international relations.

Question 8

Which international financial messaging network was Iran prevented from using as part of the U.S. 'Maximum Pressure' sanctions?

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Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), The article states that a key sanction was preventing Iranian banks from using the Belgium-based SWIFT network, the largest electronic payment network in the world. This is a common tool for financial isolation.

Question 9

Which constitutional article empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders for 'complete justice', as invoked in the West Bengal SIR case?

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Article 142, Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court the unique power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing 'complete justice' in any matter before it. The article explicitly mentions this in the news where the SC ordered judicial adjudication for West Bengal's pending voter cases.

Question 10

As per the article, which ministry is responsible for reviewing the status of non-operational coal mines?

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Ministry of Coal, The article explicitly states: 'The Ministry of Coal periodically reviews the status of non-operational mines to identify bottlenecks.' This is the nodal ministry for coal block auctions and operations in India.

Question 11

Which act mandates the recognition of rights of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers in forest areas?

Accepted Answer

Forest Rights Act, 2006, The Forest Rights Act, 2006 specifically recognizes the rights of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers, as mentioned in the article. This act requires rights recognition before any diversion or regulation affecting traditional access.

Question 12

Which department is primarily responsible for India's nuclear energy programme as mentioned in the news article?

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Department of Atomic Energy, The article explicitly mentions the Department of Atomic Energy in the context of the uranium deal with Canada. This department oversees India's nuclear power and research initiatives.

Question 13

Which statutory body is responsible for regulating teacher education standards in India, as reviewed by the Parliamentary Committee in the article?

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National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), The article explicitly discusses the Parliamentary Committee's review of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and its draft regulations. NCTE is the statutory body established under the NCTE Act, 1993 for this purpose.

Question 14

The article mentions the Justice Party's role in early education policy. In the context of Indian history, the Justice Party is most closely associated with which region?

Accepted Answer

Madras Presidency, The Justice Party, officially the South Indian Liberal Federation, was a political party in the Madras Presidency of British India. As mentioned in the article, it introduced rational policies rooted in social equity in the Madras region.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding India's Rafale fighter jet deal as discussed in the article:

1. The deal involves the procurement of 114 aircraft, with 96 to be manufactured in India.

2. France has agreed to provide full source code access for the mission software, enhancing India's customization autonomy.

3. The indigenous content in the Rafales manufactured in India is targeted to reach 60% eventually.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: 18 jets will arrive fly-away, and 96 will be manufactured in India. Statement 2 is incorrect: the article clearly states France has denied sharing critical source codes. Statement 3 is correct: indigenous content is targeted at 30% initially and 60% eventually.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding Iran-Israel relations as per the article:

1. Under Shah Pahlavi, Iran and Israel maintained substantive economic and military ties despite not having formal diplomatic recognition.

2. The Iran-Contra affair during the Iran-Iraq War involved Israel facilitating U.S. weapon supplies to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages.

3. The 'Trident' intelligence-sharing arrangement in 1958 was established between Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia to monitor Kurdish activities in Iraq.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article states they 'developed substantive economic and military ties' without formal recognition. Statement 2 is correct as it describes the Iran-Contra affair where 'Israel played the role of a conduit'. Statement 3 is incorrect because 'Trident' was between Iran, Israel, and Türkiye, not Saudi Arabia.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Indian diaspora in the Gulf:

1. Indian migrants in the UAE account for 35% of the country's population.

2. Remittances from the Gulf constituted 50% of India's total remittances in 2012.

3. Uttar Pradesh has surpassed Kerala in the number of migrants to the Gulf since 2011.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per article: 3.3 million Indians make up 35% of UAE population. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gulf remittances were $30 billion of $69 billion total, i.e., 43.5%, not 50%. Statement 3 is correct: UP crossed Kerala in migrant numbers since 2011.

Question 18

According to the article, what is the total approved value of the deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets?

Accepted Answer

₹3.25 lakh crore, The article explicitly states: 'The deal is valued at approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore.' The other figures are plausible distractors but not mentioned in the provided content.

Question 19

According to the article, on which date in 2025 did Israel initiate 'Operation Rising Lion', launching air strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities?

Accepted Answer

June 13, 2025, The article clearly states: 'On June 13, 2025, Israel initiated 'Operation Rising Lion''. June 22, 2025, is the date of the subsequent U.S. 'Operation Midnight Hammer'. October 7, 2023, is the date of the Hamas attack.

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