Question 1

What topics are covered in the 11 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 11 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Ethics with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 11 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

The Supreme Court's directive to admit the patient to its palliative care department was issued to which institution?

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, As per the article, the Supreme Court asked 'AIIMS Delhi' to admit the patient to its palliative care department for supervised withdrawal of treatment. This is a specific institution mentioned in the news content.

Question 6

The IndiaAI Mission is implemented by an independent business division under which Ministry?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, As per the article, the IndiaAI Mission is implemented by 'IndiaAI', an independent business division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This ministry handles policies related to IT, electronics, and internet governance.

Question 7

Which constitutional articles, cited by the Supreme Court bench, form the primary basis for directing the Centre to frame a no-fault compensation policy for vaccine injuries?

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Article 41 and Article 47, The judgment explicitly references Article 41 (public assistance in cases of sickness) and Article 47 (duty to improve public health) from the Directive Principles of State Policy to underline the state's constitutional obligation. Articles 21 and 32 relate to life/personal liberty and remedies for enforcing rights, which were not the core cited basis here.

Question 8

As per the Constitution of India, the removal process of the Chief Election Commissioner is the same as that of which other constitutional functionary?

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A Judge of the Supreme Court, Article 324(5) of the Constitution explicitly states that the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This high threshold ensures the independence of the Election Commission.

Question 9

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution has the Supreme Court held the 'Right to Die with Dignity' to be a fundamental right?

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Article 21, In the landmark Common Cause v. Union of India (2018) case, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the 'Right to Die with Dignity' is an integral part of the 'Right to Life' under Article 21.

Question 10

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution has the Supreme Court derived the 'right to die with dignity'?

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Article 21, The Supreme Court, in its judgments on euthanasia including the 2018 landmark ruling, has interpreted the 'Right to Life and Personal Liberty' under Article 21 to include the right to die with dignity under specific, safeguarded circumstances.

Question 11

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) operates as an autonomous body under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Education, NCERT is an autonomous organization that assists and advises the Government of India, specifically the Ministry of Education (formerly the Ministry of Human Resource Development), on policies for school education.

Question 12

Which institution was directed by the Supreme Court to provide palliative care for the implementation of passive euthanasia in this case?

Accepted Answer

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, The Supreme Court specifically directed AIIMS, Delhi to admit the patient to its palliative care department to carry out the withdrawal of treatment. This is a factual point from the article.

Question 13

The Supreme Court's approval for passive euthanasia in the case of Harish Rana is fundamentally linked to which constitutional article?

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Article 21, The Supreme Court has interpreted the 'right to life and personal liberty' under Article 21 to include the 'right to die with dignity'. This forms the constitutional basis for permitting passive euthanasia in specific cases.

Question 14

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

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Article 324, Article 324 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission, a permanent constitutional body responsible for superintendence, direction, and control of elections.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on passive euthanasia:

1. The Court applied the legal framework established in the 2018 'Common Cause' judgment for the first time.

2. Withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment is permitted only after assessment and certification by a single medical board.

3. The Court waived the usual 30-day consideration period as all stakeholders, including the medical boards and the patient's family, were unanimous.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states this is the 'first application' of the passive euthanasia framework from the Common Cause case. Statement 2 is incorrect because the framework requires assessment by two boards: a Primary and a Secondary Medical Board. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the bench waived the 30-day period noting that 'all the stakeholders were unanimous'.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the IndiaAI Mission:

1. It has an outlay of ₹10,372 crore and was launched in March 2024.

2. Its 'Compute Pillar' provides high-end GPUs to startups and researchers at a subsidized rate of ₹100 per hour.

3. One of its pillars, 'IndiaAI FutureSkills', is designed to build AI-skilled professionals across educational levels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the subsidized rate under the Compute Pillar is ₹65 per hour, not ₹100. Statement 3 is correct as 'IndiaAI FutureSkills' aims to build AI-skilled professionals from undergraduates to PhD students.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on COVID-19 vaccine injury compensation:

1. The Court directed the continuation of AEFI surveillance and public disclosure of data as per its May 2022 order in the Jacob Puliyel case.

2. The judgment is based on the premise that the regulatory approval process for COVID-19 vaccines was unlawful and deficient.

3. The Court rejected the plea for a separate court-appointed expert body, citing existing mechanisms for scientific assessment of AEFI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The Court directed that the existing AEFI monitoring mechanism continue and data be placed in the public domain, referencing its May 2, 2022 order. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Court explicitly stated it does NOT proceed on the premise that the regulatory approval process was unlawful or deficient. Statement 3 is correct: The bench rejected the prayer for a separate court-appointed expert body in view of existing scientific assessment mechanisms.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Essential Commodities Act was invoked to divert natural gas supplies, giving 100% priority to domestic PNG, CNG, and LPG production.

2. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

3. The government has set a 60-day deadline for processing investment proposals from land-border sharing countries in all sectors, including semiconductors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the MoPNG order mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is the correct geographical description of the Strait of Hormuz. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article states that the 60-day deadline and easing of curbs apply to specified sectors like capital goods, while restrictions are retained for strategic sectors like semiconductors.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of passive euthanasia law in India:

1. The Supreme Court first recognized passive euthanasia as legally permissible in the Aruna Shanbaug case (2011).

2. In the Common Cause case (2018), the Court declared the 'Right to Die with Dignity' a fundamental right under Article 21 and laid down guidelines for 'Living Will'.

3. The Supreme Court's 2023 modifications to the guidelines removed the need for approval from any medical board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: The Aruna Shanbaug case (2011) was the first judicial recognition of passive euthanasia. Statement 2 is correct: The Common Cause case (2018) constitutionally anchored the right and introduced the 'Living Will' framework. Statement 3 is incorrect: The 2023 modifications simplified the process by introducing timelines and limiting the magistrate's role, but they did not remove the requirement for approval from Primary and Secondary Medical Boards.

Question 20

For how many years had Harish Rana been in a persistent vegetative state before the Supreme Court's order?

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Over 13 years, The article explicitly states that Harish Rana 'has been in a persistent vegetative state for over 13 years after suffering head injuries from a fall in 2013.' The other options are close but incorrect distractors.

Question 21

According to the article, what is the longer-term target for India's GPU computing capacity to stay competitive with global AI leaders?

Accepted Answer

2 lakh GPUs, The article explicitly states India's 'longer-term target of 2 lakh GPUs to stay competitive with the world’s AI leaders.' The other options are plausible but incorrect figures not mentioned in the context of the long-term target.

Question 22

According to the article, how many cases of alleged vaccine-related deaths were raised in the various petitions before the Supreme Court?

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Nine cases, The article explicitly states: 'Overall, nine cases of alleged vaccine-related deaths were raised in the various petitions before the SC.' The other numbers are plausible distractors but not mentioned in the text.

Question 23

What is the additional allocation approved by the Union Cabinet for the Jal Jeevan Mission, as per the news?

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₹1.51 lakh crore, The article states that the Union Cabinet approved an additional allocation of Rs 1.51 lakh crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission till 2028. ₹2.08 lakh crore was the earlier allocation in 2019, and ₹3.59 lakh crore is the total central outlay including the new allocation.

Question 24

Since which year has Harish Rana, the subject of the Supreme Court's 2026 passive euthanasia ruling, been in a Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)?

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2013, According to the article, Harish Rana suffered severe head injuries due to a fall in Chandigarh in August 2013 and has been in a Persistent Vegetative State since then.

Question 25

What is the primary constitutional basis for permitting passive euthanasia (withdrawal of life support) in India, as highlighted in the news?

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Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty), The article explains that the distinction for passive euthanasia 'flows from Article 21, which the Supreme Court has interpreted the "right to life" to include the right to live with dignity.' This forms the legal bedrock for allowing the withdrawal of futile medical intervention.

Question 26

What is the primary strategic rationale for India's push to build 'sovereign AI' as discussed in the article?

Accepted Answer

To ensure its governance, defense, and economic models remain under its own jurisdiction, The article defines sovereign AI as the capacity to create AI using a nation's own resources, which would ensure that its 'governance, defence, and economic models are fully under its own jurisdiction.' This is presented as a strategic hedge against dependency and a global 'compute divide.' The other options are not the core rationale presented.

Question 27

What is the primary legal implication of the Supreme Court's direction for a 'no-fault' compensation policy in the context of vaccine injuries?

Accepted Answer

It allows compensation without the claimant needing to prove fault or negligence of the state or manufacturer., The core of a 'no-fault' compensation policy, as directed by the SC, is to provide relief without requiring affected families to undergo the onerous legal burden of proving negligence or liability (fault). This is distinct from automatically paying for any event (option C) or assigning criminal liability (option D).

Question 28

What was the primary reason cited by the Supreme Court for advocating a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the context of the recent plea heard?

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To ensure equality in inheritance laws and avoid creating a legal void., The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea on discriminatory Muslim personal law provisions, stated that a UCC is the 'most effective answer' to usher in equality in inheritance laws. The Court added that striking down personal law provisions would create an 'unnecessary void', making it prudent to defer to the legislature to implement Article 44.

Question 29

What is the primary objective of the Supreme Court's clarification regarding the constitution of Secondary Medical Boards in its recent judgment on passive euthanasia?

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To ensure the process is primarily a medical one, reducing the need for families to approach courts., As explained by advocate Rashmi Nandakumar in the article, the Court clarified that District CMOs must empanel doctors so that Secondary Medical Boards can be constituted promptly. This aims to make the established medical-board process workable, ensuring that families are not compelled to seek judicial intervention in every case, unless there is a disagreement between medical boards.

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