Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 10 March 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 10 March 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Polity, Governance, Economy and Social Issues.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
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Q1Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Finance Commission constituted?
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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Finance Commission constituted?
Answer: Article 280
Article 280 of the Constitution mandates the President to constitute a Finance Commission every five years. Article 270 deals with taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to States, Article 275 deals with grants-in-aid, and Article 281 relates to the presentation of the Commission's recommendations to Parliament.
Polity · Governance · Economy · easy
Q2Which constitutional body's removal process is identical to that of the Chief Election Commissioner, as per Article 324(5)?
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Which constitutional body's removal process is identical to that of the Chief Election Commissioner, as per Article 324(5)?
Answer: Judge of the Supreme Court
Article 324(5) of the Constitution explicitly states that the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q3Which Minister is mentioned in the article as consulting opposition parties regarding the amendment to the Women's Reservation Act?
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Which Minister is mentioned in the article as consulting opposition parties regarding the amendment to the Women's Reservation Act?
Answer: Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
The article explicitly states that Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has spoken to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding amending the Act. This ministry handles parliamentary procedures and inter-party coordination.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q4The article mentions an author affiliated with the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation. What is the primary focus area of this foundation?
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The article mentions an author affiliated with the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation. What is the primary focus area of this foundation?
Answer: Agricultural research and farmer welfare
The M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), established by renowned agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan, is dedicated to leveraging science and technology for sustainable agriculture and the welfare of farmers, particularly smallholders and women.
Agriculture · Science Tech · Social Issues · easy
Q5The 'Anavaran-Deforestation Alert System' mentioned in the news is an initiative of which government organization?
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The 'Anavaran-Deforestation Alert System' mentioned in the news is an initiative of which government organization?
Answer: Forest Survey of India (FSI)
The article explicitly states that the Forest Survey of India (FSI) is the central government organization that was responsible for issuing the fortnightly deforestation alerts through the Anavaran system. The FSI operates under the MoEFCC but is the specific nodal body for this task.
Economy · Environment · Governance · International Relations · easy
Q6Which constitutional article, cited in the judgment, guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?
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Which constitutional article, cited in the judgment, guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?
Answer: Article 21
The Punjab and Haryana High Court's judgment explicitly cited Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The court expanded its scope to include the right to live a dignified life, which would be violated by denying a family pension.
Polity · Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q7The right to be informed of the grounds of arrest is a fundamental right guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
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The right to be informed of the grounds of arrest is a fundamental right guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: Article 22(1)
Article 22(1) specifically states that no person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed of the grounds for such arrest. This is the direct constitutional source for this right, as reiterated in the Kerala HC judgment.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q8The amendments to the Information Technology Rules, which are under Supreme Court review, fall under the purview of which Union Ministry?
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The amendments to the Information Technology Rules, which are under Supreme Court review, fall under the purview of which Union Ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules framed under it, including the Intermediary Guidelines, are administered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Polity · Governance · easy
Q9The recommendations by Meta's Oversight Board echoed provisions of recently notified Indian rules governing online content. What is the common name for these rules?
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The recommendations by Meta's Oversight Board echoed provisions of recently notified Indian rules governing online content. What is the common name for these rules?
Answer: The IT Rules amendments related to synthetically generated information (SGI)
The article explicitly states that the Oversight Board's recommendations echoed certain provisions of 'India’s recently notified rules governing the creation and dissemination of AI generated content online', specifically referring to the 'IT Rules amendments related to synthetically generated information (SGI)' that went into effect from February 20, 2026.
Science Tech · Governance · International Relations · easy
Q10Which statutory body, chaired by the Prime Minister, is responsible for advising the Central Government on wildlife conservation policies and reviewing projects in protected areas?
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Which statutory body, chaired by the Prime Minister, is responsible for advising the Central Government on wildlife conservation policies and reviewing projects in protected areas?
Answer: National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
As per the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is the apex statutory body for wildlife conservation, chaired by the Prime Minister. Its Standing Committee, mentioned in the article, reviews projects like the Sharavathi PSP. NGT adjudicates environmental disputes, CPCB deals with pollution, and FAC advises on forest land diversion.
Environment · Polity · State Governance · medium
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission:
1. It recommends the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.
2. Its recommendations are binding on the Government of India.
3. The 16th Finance Commission introduced 'Contribution to GDP' as a criterion for horizontal devolution with a 15% weightage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission:
1. It recommends the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.
2. Its recommendations are binding on the Government of India.
3. The 16th Finance Commission introduced 'Contribution to GDP' as a criterion for horizontal devolution with a 15% weightage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Statement 1 is correct as per Article 280. Statement 2 is incorrect; the recommendations of the Finance Commission are not binding on the government, though they are usually accepted. Statement 3 is incorrect; while the 16th FC introduced 'Contribution to GDP', the article states its weight is 10%, not 15%.
Polity · Governance · Economy · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the impeachment process for a Chief Election Commissioner:
1. A motion for removal must be signed by at least 100 members of the Lok Sabha.
2. The grounds for removal are 'proved misbehaviour or incapacity' as per the Constitution.
3. If the motion is admitted, the Speaker/Chairman must set up a three-member committee consisting of a Supreme Court Judge, a High Court Chief Justice, and a distinguished jurist.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the impeachment process for a Chief Election Commissioner:
1. A motion for removal must be signed by at least 100 members of the Lok Sabha.
2. The grounds for removal are 'proved misbehaviour or incapacity' as per the Constitution.
3. If the motion is admitted, the Speaker/Chairman must set up a three-member committee consisting of a Supreme Court Judge, a High Court Chief Justice, and a distinguished jurist.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: All three
Statement 1 is correct as per Section 3 of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Statement 2 is correct as per Article 124(4). Statement 3 is correct as per the same Act, which outlines the composition of the investigating committee.
Polity · Governance · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the Women's Reservation Act, 2023:
1. Its implementation was originally linked to the completion of a delimitation exercise.
2. The Act provides for the reservation of one-third seats for women in both the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
3. A proposed amendment seeks to implement it through a lottery system for selecting reserved constituencies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Women's Reservation Act, 2023:
1. Its implementation was originally linked to the completion of a delimitation exercise.
2. The Act provides for the reservation of one-third seats for women in both the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
3. A proposed amendment seeks to implement it through a lottery system for selecting reserved constituencies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: All three
Statement 1 is correct: The Act stipulated implementation after the first Census post-commencement and subsequent delimitation. Statement 2 is correct: The Act reserves 33% (one-third) seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Statement 3 is correct: The article mentions the government is considering a lottery system to decide the reserved constituencies.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q14According to the article, what is the weight assigned to 'Income distance' in the horizontal devolution formula of the 16th Finance Commission?
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According to the article, what is the weight assigned to 'Income distance' in the horizontal devolution formula of the 16th Finance Commission?
Answer: 42.5%
The article explicitly states that the 16th Finance Commission assigned a 42.5% weight to 'Income distance' to promote fiscal equity. This remains the most significant criterion in the horizontal devolution formula.
Polity · Governance · Economy · medium
Q15According to the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, how many members of the Rajya Sabha must sign a motion for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge (or CEC)?
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According to the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, how many members of the Rajya Sabha must sign a motion for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge (or CEC)?
Answer: 50 members
Section 3 of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 specifies that a motion for presenting an address to the President for removal of a judge must be signed by at least 50 members in the case of the Rajya Sabha.
Polity · Governance · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- Economy
- Social Issues
- Agriculture
- Science Tech
- Environment
- International Relations
- State Governance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- 16th Finance Commission Retains States' Share at 41%, Key Horizontal Devolution Criteria Include 42.5% Weight to Income Distance
- Opposition Drafts Impeachment Motion Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Under Article 324(5) and Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
- Government Explores Amendment to Women’s Reservation Act 2023; Considers Lottery System for 33% Seats by 2027
- AI in Agriculture: 43% Women Workforce, 13% Landholdings, 5-10% Productivity Gain Potential for Inclusive Growth
- LPG Shortage Hits India: Govt Prioritises Households, Sets 25-day Inter-booking; Anavaran Deforestation Alerts Halted Since Nov 2025; Early Summer Due to Lack of Winter Rains
- Punjab & Haryana HC: Widows in Karewa Marriage to Deceased Husband's Brother Retain Family Pension Under Article 21
- Kerala HC Clarifies Article 22(1): Arrest Illegal Without Written Grounds, Must be Given 2 Hours Before Remand
- SC to Review Bombay HC Verdict Striking Down IT Rules Amendments on Government Fact Check Units
- Meta’s Oversight Board Calls for ‘High Risk AI’ Labels & C2PA Standards for Deepfakes Amid Israel-Iran War (2025-2026)
- Karnataka HC Stays Sharavathi PSP in Sanctuary Citing Section 29 of Wildlife Act 1972, Lion-tailed Macaque Habitat
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