Question 1

What topics are covered in the 7 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 7 March 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Security, Economy, Polity with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 7 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 Iranian military branch, mentioned in the article, operates independently of the regular navy and blocked the Strait of Hormuz?

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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), The article explicitly states that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has blocked off the Strait of Hormuz and that it operates independently of Iran's regular navy. The IRGC is also known as the Army of the Guardians, but option D uses a less common full name, making B the clear best answer.

Question 6

The 'Care Economy' and its associated 5R framework are concepts primarily promoted by which international organization?

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International Labour Organization (ILO), The article explicitly states that the International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines the Care Economy and has often suggested the 5R framework (Recognise, Reward, Reduce, Redistribute, Reclaim) for understanding it.

Question 7

Which ministry in India is currently holding preliminary discussions on implementing age-based restrictions for social media usage by children?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The article states that 'preliminary discussions around age-based social media restrictions are learnt to have begun at the IT Ministry.' IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also mentioned the Centre was discussing this with companies.

Question 8

Which constitutional article guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion, forming the basis for challenges against anti-conversion laws?

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Article 25, Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion. Petitioners challenging the anti-conversion laws argue these statutes violate this fundamental right by subjecting personal religious choices to excessive state scrutiny.

Question 9

As per the article, which constitutional body is currently composed of 33 judges, with only one woman judge?

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The Supreme Court of India, The article explicitly states that the Supreme Court of India currently has 33 judges, dominated by male judges, with only one woman judge, Justice B V Nagarathna. The other bodies are constitutional but not judicial bodies with a fixed number of judges.

Question 10

The Forest Survey of India (FSI), whose views were cited in the Aravalli case, operates under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, The Forest Survey of India (FSI) is an organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Its mandate is to conduct forest resource assessments, which is directly relevant to its role in providing technical opinion on the Aravalli hills definition.

Question 11

The 'Two Sessions' policy meeting in China, where the GDP target was announced, comprises which two bodies?

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The National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, As per the article, the 'Two Sessions' refer to the concurrent annual meetings of China's national legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), and the advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Question 12

Which constitutional article guarantees 'equality before the law' and was invoked in the Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment on pay parity?

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Article 14, Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws, forbidding arbitrary discrimination. The court explicitly cited this article in its judgment against paying unequal wages for identical work.

Question 13

Which ministry administers the online portal for citizenship applications under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The article mentions that the naturalisation certificate was downloaded from the 'MHA's CAA citizenship portal'. MHA stands for Ministry of Home Affairs, which is the nodal ministry for citizenship, immigration, and the implementation of the CAA.

Question 14

Which High Court delivered the judgment acquitting the stepmother in the case related to abetment of suicide?

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Punjab and Haryana High Court, The article explicitly states the judgment was delivered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which is a common High Court for the states of Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the events described in the news article:

1. The US-Israel strikes that killed Ayatollah Khamenei were preceded by successful nuclear negotiations in Geneva where Iran conceded to several US demands.

2. The Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran's IRGC, is a chokepoint for approximately one-fifth of global energy shipments.

3. Following the strikes, the US issued a permanent waiver allowing India to purchase Russian crude oil without any restrictions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article states negotiations concluded 'without a breakthrough', and while Oman revealed Iran had conceded to demands, the US attacked anyway. Statement 2 is correct as the article says 'a fifth of global energy shipments pass'. Statement 3 is incorrect because the waiver issued was 'temporary' and for '30 days' only.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the news on migratory species:

1. The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) is a legally binding global treaty signed under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

2. According to a recent report, over 50% of the migratory species protected under CMS are now facing extinction.

3. India is a signatory to the CMS and species like the Great Indian Bustard and Olive Ridley turtle are included in its Appendix I.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states CMS is a legally binding treaty under UNEP. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article says 24% (not over 50%) are facing extinction. Statement 3 is correct as the article lists India as a party and names these species in Appendix I.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding recent proposals on social media bans for children:

1. Karnataka's budget proposal aims to ban social media for children under the age of 16.

2. Andhra Pradesh has announced it will introduce regulations to ban social media for those under 13 within the next 90 days.

3. France, as the current G7 chair, has proposed banning social networks for children aged under 18 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's budget speech. Statement 2 is correct as Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu said the state will introduce similar regulations within 90 days. Statement 3 is incorrect; French President Macron proposed a ban for children under 15, not 18.

Question 18

According to the article, what is the maximum range of Iran's ballistic missile arsenal, which places US bases in the region at risk?

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Up to 2,000 km, The article directly states: 'the range of its ballistic missiles not exceeding 2,000 km' and later reiterates 'ballistic missiles—with ranges of up to 2,000 km'. This is a precise data point testable in prelims.

Question 19

According to the article, what is India's import dependency for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as of 2024-25?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 58%, The article states that India's LPG consumption was about 31 million tonnes, with domestic production of 13 million tonnes. This translates to an import dependency of around 58% (18 million tonnes imported out of 31 million tonnes total).

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