Question 1

What topics are covered in the 16 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 16 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Ethics, Economy with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 16 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

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution has the Supreme Court read the 'Right to Die with Dignity'?

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Article 21, The Supreme Court, in cases like Gian Kaur (1996) and Common Cause (2018), has interpreted that the right to live with human dignity under Article 21 encompasses the right to die with dignity, permitting passive euthanasia under strict guidelines.

Question 6

Under which Article of the Constitution is the procedure for removal of the Chief Election Commissioner specified?

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Article 324, Article 324(5) of the Constitution specifies that the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from office except in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This is the core provision discussed in the article.

Question 7

The 'PM-Surya Ghar Yojana', mentioned in the context of boosting rooftop solar, falls under the purview of which ministry?

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, The PM-Surya Ghar Yojana is a scheme for installing rooftop solar panels, which is a renewable energy initiative. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry for all policies and programmes related to renewable energy sources in India.

Question 8

The landmark judgment 'National Legal Services Authority vs Union of India' (NALSA) is related to the rights of which community?

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Transgender Persons, The NALSA vs Union of India (2014) is the landmark Supreme Court judgment that recognized transgender persons as a 'third gender' and affirmed their fundamental rights to self-identify their gender.

Question 9

Which specific Act, mentioned in the article, was invoked against the convicts in the Una Dalit flogging case?

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The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, The article explicitly states the convicts were charged under Section 3(1)(10) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. This Act is specifically designed to prevent atrocities against SC/ST communities, making it directly relevant to this case of caste-based violence.

Question 10

Which Union Ministry introduced the Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Parliament?

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, The article states that Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar introduced the bill. This ministry is the nodal agency for the welfare of transgender persons and the implementation of the 2019 Act.

Question 11

Under which Article of the Constitution do High Courts have the power to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights, as exercised by the Calcutta High Court in this case?

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Article 226, Article 226 of the Constitution empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose. Article 32 gives this power specifically to the Supreme Court. Article 142 relates to the Supreme Court's decree/order enforcement power, and Article 136 deals with special leave to appeal.

Question 12

Which ministry is primarily responsible for integrated water governance and stewardship in India, as highlighted in the article?

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Ministry of Jal Shakti, The article explicitly mentions that the consolidation of water governance under the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2019 marked a shift toward integrated stewardship. This ministry handles all aspects of water resource management, river development, and drinking water.

Question 13

Which Union Ministry is involved in the dialogue with Ladakhi bodies through the High Powered Committee (HPC)?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The article explicitly mentions that the Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have been in talks with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs as part of the High Powered Committee.

Question 14

Which international convention specifically outlines the rights and duties of neutral powers in naval war, as referenced in the article for providing port facilities?

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Hague Convention Concerning the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers in Naval War (1907), The article explicitly mentions that India and Sri Lanka provided asylum to Iranian ships on humanitarian grounds under the provisions of the Hague Convention Concerning the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers in Naval War (1907).

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of the right to die with dignity in India:

1. In the Gian Kaur case (1996), the Supreme Court held that Article 21 includes the right to die.

2. The Aruna Shanbaug case (2011) led to the first recognition of passive euthanasia by the Supreme Court.

3. The Common Cause vs Union of India case (2018) was decided by a Constitution Bench and provided comprehensive guidelines for passive euthanasia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. In Gian Kaur (1996), the SC held that Article 21 includes the right to live with dignity but specifically opined that it does NOT include the right to die. Statement 2 is correct as the Aruna Shanbaug case (2011) first recognized passive euthanasia. Statement 3 is correct as the Common Cause case (2018) was a landmark Constitution Bench judgment that laid down detailed guidelines.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner:

1. A motion for removal must be signed by at least 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha.

2. The removal process is governed by the provisions of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.

3. The Constitution mandates that the CEC can be removed only on the recommendation of other Election Commissioners.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per Section 3 of the Judges (Inquiry) Act mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is correct as the removal process follows the Judges (Inquiry) Act. Statement 3 is incorrect; Article 324(5) states that other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the CEC, not the other way around. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the findings on electric cooking (e-cooking) in India:

1. According to an IEEFA study, e-cooking is cheaper than both non-subsidised LPG and the subsidised LPG provided under the PM Ujjwala Yojana.

2. Induction cooktops are significantly more energy-efficient than LPG burners, transferring about 85% of energy to the cooking vessel.

3. A major challenge for mass adoption of e-cooking is its potential to exacerbate the evening peak demand on India's power grid.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article clearly states e-cooking is 37% cheaper than non-subsidised LPG, but only the heavily subsidised PMUY pricing undercuts it. Statement 2 is correct as per the data in the article. Statement 3 is correct, as managing grid peak demand is identified as a central challenge for mass e-cooking adoption.

Question 18

The Supreme Court's recent ruling allowing the withdrawal of life support was in the case of a patient who was in a Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) for how many years?

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13 years, The article states that Harish Rana's parents and doctors devoted 13 years to tending to him after his accident in 2013, with no improvement seen, before moving the Supreme Court to withdraw life support.

Question 19

As per the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, who are the members of the Selection Committee for appointing CEC and ECs?

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Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, Union Cabinet Minister, The article explicitly states that the 2023 Act establishes a selection committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, and a Union Cabinet Minister. This replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Cabinet Minister, contrary to the Supreme Court's ruling in the Anoop Baranwal case.

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