Question 1

What topics are covered in the 1 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 1 March 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Security, Polity, Economy with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 1 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

According to the news, which body's jurist is part of the temporary council assuming leadership in Iran?

Accepted Answer

Guardian Council, The article explicitly states that the temporary council includes 'one of the jurists of the Guardian Council'. The Guardian Council is a key constitutional body in Iran responsible for vetting legislation and election candidates.

Question 6

The Semicon India Programme, under which the Micron plant was approved, falls under the purview of which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The Semicon India Programme is spearheaded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This ministry is responsible for policy and promotion of electronics, IT, and semiconductor manufacturing in India.

Question 7

According to the Iranian Constitution, which doctrine grants ultimate sovereignty to the Supreme Leader?

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Velayat-e-Faqih, The article explicitly states that the Supreme Leader's position is established on the doctrine of 'velayat-e faqih', or 'guardianship of the jurist', which is enshrined in Iran's 1979 constitution. This doctrine grants a cleric ultimate sovereignty over the Islamic state.

Question 8

Which statutory body is responsible for issuing guidelines and providing funding for the implementation of the four-year undergraduate programme under NEP 2020?

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University Grants Commission (UGC), The article explicitly mentions that the University Grants Commission (UGC) issued its guidelines for the four-year model as part of its Curriculum and Credit Framework in December 2022. Faculty also appealed for extra funding from UGC.

Question 9

The Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment references guidelines issued by which central government department regarding relaxations for Persons with Disabilities in recruitment?

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Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), The judgment specifically directs the committee to refer to notifications from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) dated 15.08.2018 and 17.05.2022 while framing relaxed norms for PwD candidates.

Question 10

The CENTO alliance, mentioned in the context of Iran-Pakistan relations, was primarily a product of which geopolitical era?

Accepted Answer

The Cold War, CENTO (Central Treaty Organization), formed in 1955, was a Cold War-era military alliance aimed at containing Soviet influence. The article mentions it was 'Western-sponsored' and included Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan.

Question 11

Which international humanitarian organization, mentioned in the article, has called for global limits on AI weapons?

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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), The article explicitly mentions Cordula Droege as the chief lawyer for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which has called for global limits on AI weapons. This is a static fact from the provided content.

Question 12

Which ministry is responsible for issuing safety advisories and coordinating diplomatic responses for Indians abroad during international crises, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of External Affairs, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is responsible for India's foreign policy and the welfare of Indian nationals abroad. The article explicitly mentions advisories issued by Indian missions, which operate under the MEA.

Question 13

Which United Nations body, mentioned in the news, is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

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United Nations Security Council (UNSC), As per the UN Charter, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The article describes an emergency meeting of this 15-nation body following military strikes.

Question 14

The 1950 'Friendship Treaty' between India and Iran, mentioned in the article, was signed under which Indian Prime Minister?

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Jawaharlal Nehru, The article explicitly states that the 'friendship treaty' signed on March 15, 1950, reflected the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's policy of non-alignment and mutual regional cooperation.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died at the age of 86 following an attack attributed to Israel and the United States.

2. The Iranian constitution mandates that the Assembly of Experts immediately assumes the duties of the Supreme Leader upon his death.

3. Iran declared a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the event.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states a temporary council of the President, Head of Judiciary, and a Guardian Council jurist assumes duties, not the Assembly of Experts. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned in the news. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the semiconductor plant inaugurated in Sanand:

1. It is India's first semiconductor fabrication (fab) unit.

2. The plant is an ATMP unit established by the US-based company Micron Technology.

3. The total investment for this plant is reported to be ₹22,516 crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The plant is an ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, Packaging) unit, not a fabrication (fab) unit. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the investment is ₹22,516 crore.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Iran's political system:

1. The Supreme Leader of Iran ranks above the President and the Parliament in terms of constitutional authority.

2. The Supreme Leader is directly elected by the Iranian public through a general election.

3. The Assembly of Experts is the body responsible for appointing the Supreme Leader.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 'the Supreme Leader is the most powerful figure... ranking above the president, parliament, and judiciary.' Statement 2 is incorrect; the Supreme Leader is appointed by the Assembly of Experts, not directly elected. Statement 3 is correct as it is a fundamental static GK fact about Iran's governance structure, implied by the context of succession.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the implementation challenges of the four-year UG programme under NEP 2020:

1. A primary challenge is the lack of additional funding from the UGC specifically allocated for the fourth year of the programme.

2. The programme has been smoothly implemented in Karnataka, with the state government expanding it to all public and private institutions.

3. A significant number of students at Delhi University who opted for the fourth year chose to complete a dissertation to earn an honours with research degree.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as faculty at AMU stated there is 'no extra funding from UGC'. Statement 2 is incorrect because Karnataka announced its own implementation but later decided to abandon the four-year programme from 2024-25, not expand it smoothly. Statement 3 is correct as the article states about 13,000 of the 23,337 students in DU's fourth year chose to complete a dissertation.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment on relaxations for Persons with Disabilities:

1. The court held that relaxation in qualifying marks is a constitutional obligation under Articles 14, 16, and 21 to achieve substantive equality.

2. The judgment stated that the concept of 'reasonable accommodation' is defined under Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

3. The court cited the Supreme Court's judgment in the Jeeja Ghosh case (2016) to emphasize a human-rights perspective on disability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the judgment explicitly states relaxation is a constitutional obligation under Articles 14, 16, and 21. Statement 2 is incorrect; 'reasonable accommodation' is defined under Section 2(y) of the RPWD Act, 2016, not Section 34. Section 34 deals with reservation. Statement 3 is correct as the judgment draws from the Supreme Court's ruling in Jeeja Ghosh (2016).

Question 20

For how many days did Iran declare a public holiday following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei?

Accepted Answer

7 days, The article specifically mentions 'seven public holidays' were declared following the death. The other options are plausible distractors, but the correct factual data from the source is 7 days.

Question 21

According to the news, what is the total investment announced for the Micron Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

₹22,516 crore, The article explicitly states that Micron Technology had invested Rs 22,516 crore for its Sanand plant. The other figures are plausible distractors but not mentioned in the provided content.

Question 22

For how many years did Ayatollah Ali Khamenei serve as the Supreme Leader of Iran?

Accepted Answer

37 years, The article states Khamenei succeeded Ayatollah Khomeini as Supreme Leader in 1989 and died in 2026. This period spans 37 years (2026 - 1989 = 37). The article also mentions he led Iran for 'past three-and-a-half decades', which aligns with 35+ years.

Question 23

According to the article, how many students are currently in their fourth year of the undergraduate programme at Delhi University?

Accepted Answer

23,337, The article provides the exact figure: 'In Delhi University alone, 23,337 students are now in their fourth year, according to K. Ratnabali, Dean of Academic Affairs.' Option A refers to the subset of those doing research, and option D refers to the scenario at AMU for many subjects.

Question 24

As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, what is the percentage of reservation mandated for Persons with Disabilities in government jobs?

Accepted Answer

4%, The RPWD Act, 2016 mandates 4% reservation in government jobs for Persons with Disabilities, which includes 1% for those with locomotor disability. This replaces the 3% reservation under the earlier Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.

Question 25

What is the primary immediate constitutional implication of the Supreme Leader's death in Iran, as per the news?

Accepted Answer

Activation of a temporary leadership council until a successor is chosen., The core constitutional mechanism triggered, as reported, is the formation of a temporary council comprising the President, the Head of the Judiciary, and a jurist of the Guardian Council to assume leadership duties. This is the established procedure to manage the transition until the Assembly of Experts selects a permanent successor.

Question 26

What is a primary strategic objective highlighted by the inauguration of India's first semiconductor ATMP plant?

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To integrate India into the global semiconductor value chain and enhance hardware capability, The article emphasizes that the plant marks India's entry into the global semiconductor supply chain, establishing its identity in the hardware sector. While reducing imports and self-sufficiency are long-term goals, the immediate strategic objective is integration into the global value chain.

Question 27

What was the primary strategic objective of Iran's 'resistance economy' doctrine as pursued by Supreme Leader Khamenei?

Accepted Answer

To make the country less vulnerable to international sanctions and external pressure, The article clearly states: 'Khamenei also reshaped Iran’s economy through what he calls the “resistance” doctrine, a strategy aimed at making the country less vulnerable to international sanctions.' The other options describe opposite or unrelated economic strategies.

Question 28

What was a key reason cited by the Karnataka government for deciding to abandon the four-year undergraduate programme?

Accepted Answer

Potential reduction in access to education for poor and socially disadvantaged groups., The article quotes the Karnataka Education department's order, which stated that keeping the four-year programme 'would potentially reduce access to undergraduate education for the poor, the socially disadvantaged groups such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women and students from rural areas.'

Question 29

What is the core constitutional principle that the Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment primarily relied upon to justify relaxations for PwD candidates?

Accepted Answer

The principle of Substantive Equality, which requires accommodating differences to ensure equal opportunity., The judgment emphasizes that treating unequals as equals (formal equality) renders reservation meaningless. It upholds the principle of substantive equality, which requires necessary modifications and accommodations (like relaxation in marks) to ensure PwD candidates can enjoy rights equally, as guaranteed under Articles 14, 16, and 21.

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