Question 1

What topics are covered in the 2 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 2 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Science Tech, Economy with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 2 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 issued a notice to which statutory body responsible for regulating the professional conduct of advocates in India?

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Bar Council of India, The article mentions that the Supreme Court issued notice to the Bar Council of India. The Bar Council of India is the statutory body established under the Advocates Act, 1961, responsible for regulating legal education and the professional conduct of advocates.

Question 6

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Finance Commission constituted?

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Article 280, Article 280 of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission every five years or earlier. Its primary function is to make recommendations on the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States.

Question 7

Which constitutional body is responsible for adjudicating appeals against orders of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

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National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), As mentioned in the article, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) heard the appeal against the CCI's order on WhatsApp. NCLAT is the appellate authority for orders passed by the CCI under the Competition Act, 2002.

Question 8

The Gujarat SemiConnect Conference 2026, with the theme 'Gujarat: India’s Silicon Gateway', was organised by which department of the Gujarat state government?

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Department of Science and Technology, As mentioned in the article, the conference was organised by the state government's Department of Science and Technology. This is a static fact directly from the news content.

Question 9

Which high-level security body, chaired by the Prime Minister, met to discuss the implications of the West Asia conflict as mentioned in the article?

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Cabinet Committee on Security, The article explicitly states that Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to discuss the situation following the strikes on Iran. The CCS is the apex body for security-related decision-making in India.

Question 10

Which country, mentioned in the article as a mediator, publicly revealed the details of US-Iran negotiations before the attack?

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Oman, The article explicitly states that Oman broke precedent by making public the details of the US-Iran negotiations on February 28. Oman has historically played a role as a neutral mediator in regional conflicts.

Question 11

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which audited the Skill India scheme, is established under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

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Article 148, The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is established under Article 148 of the Constitution. It is the supreme audit institution responsible for auditing all government expenditures and receipts.

Question 12

Under which Constitutional Article was the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), whose jurisdiction was discussed in the Bombay HC judgment, established?

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Article 323-A, The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was established under Article 323-A of the Constitution, which empowers Parliament to provide for adjudication of disputes concerning recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services.

Question 13

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) was established in which year?

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2001, The article mentions that 2026 is the silver jubilee (25th) year of the creation of the DONER Ministry, placing its establishment in 2001. It was set up by then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Question 14

The 'Coconut Promotion Scheme' mentioned in the news article would fall under the purview of which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, The Coconut Development Board (CDB), which is implementing a similar scheme, is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Agricultural promotion schemes typically fall under this ministry's domain.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's observations in the news:

1. The Supreme Court declared that reliance on AI-generated fake judgments is an error in decision-making but not misconduct.

2. The Supreme Court issued notice returnable on March 10, 2026, and also to the Attorney General and Solicitor General.

3. The Andhra Pradesh High Court had dismissed the challenge to the trial court's order, acknowledging the cited judgments were AI-generated.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect as the SC declared it 'misconduct', not just an error. Statement 2 is correct as the article states 'Issue notice, returnable on March 10, 2026' and 'Issue notice to the Attorney General, Solicitor General...'. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the High Court dismissed the petition while acknowledging the case laws were AI-generated.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Sixteenth Finance Commission:

1. It recommended reducing the States' share in the divisible pool of central taxes from 42% to 41%.

2. It proposed a 'grand bargain' involving the merger of cesses and surcharges into regular taxes.

3. It dropped the 'tax effort/fiscal discipline' criterion from its horizontal devolution formula.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The reduction from 42% to 41% happened due to the change in Jammu & Kashmir's status, not a recommendation of the 16th FC. The 16th FC retained the share at 41%. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as per the article, which mentions the 'grand bargain' proposal and the dropping of the tax effort criterion.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act):

1. It was enacted nearly three decades after the internet became mainstream in India.

2. It amends the Right to Information (RTI) Act by removing the 'public interest' safeguard for disclosing officials' personal information.

3. It grants the government sweeping discretionary powers, including exemptions for government agencies from its rules.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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All three, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the DPDP Act was enacted 'nearly three decades after the internet became mainstream here'. Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions the Act 'changes the Right to Information (RTI) Act by removing the "public interest" safeguard'. Statement 3 is correct as the article notes 'worries about sweeping discretionary powers the government now holds' and that 'Government agencies can be exempted from rules that apply to everyone else'.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding India's semiconductor and electronics sector:

1. The combined industry of AI, semiconductors, and electronics manufacturing has reached a size of ₹12 trillion and employs 2.5 million people.

2. 'Semicon 2.0' policy focuses primarily on attracting semiconductor fabrication (fab) manufacturing units to India.

3. The government has guaranteed tax incentives for setting up data centres in India until the year 2047.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the Union Minister's speech. Statement 2 is incorrect; 'Semicon 2.0' aims to make India a global hub for design, machinery, and talent, not just manufacturing (which was the focus of Semicon 1.0). Statement 3 is correct as explicitly stated regarding policy certainty for data centres.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the geopolitical crisis in West Asia as described in the article:

1. The conflict involves a US-Israel military strike targeting Iran, resulting in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader.

2. In response, Iran has officially declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint.

3. India's primary concern, as per the article, is the safety of its over 9 million-strong diaspora in the region and the threat to its energy imports.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article details the US-Israel attack and the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article mentions Iran's IRGC transmitted closure messages and ships are avoiding it, but there was 'no official declaration' from Tehran. Statement 3 is correct, highlighting India's twin challenges of diaspora safety and energy security.

Question 20

On which date did the Supreme Court Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe make the observation declaring reliance on fake AI judgments as misconduct?

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February 27, 2026, The article clearly states: 'Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe made the observation on February 27' and refers to 'an order dated February 27'. March 02 is the publication date, and March 10 is the next hearing date.

Question 21

What is the share of States in the divisible pool of central taxes as retained by the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

Accepted Answer

41%, The Sixteenth Finance Commission retained the States' share at 41%. This was initially raised to 42% by the 14th Finance Commission and later became 41% after Jammu & Kashmir's reorganization. The other options are distractors: 32% was the share before the 14th FC, 42% was the 14th FC's recommendation, and 35.6% was the average effective transfer percentage during the 14th FC period.

Question 22

What was the amount of the penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on WhatsApp for its privacy update?

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₹213.14 crore, The article explicitly states that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) 'imposed a Rs 213.14 crore penalty' on WhatsApp. This is a specific, factual data point from the news.

Question 23

According to the Union Minister, how many engineers has India trained in semiconductor design against a 10-year target, as mentioned in the article?

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85,000 engineers in 4 years, The article clearly states that India has trained 85,000 engineers in just four years, against a target set for ten years. The other options are distractors with close numbers.

Question 24

According to the article, approximately what percentage of India's total oil imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz?

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About 50%, The article states: 'Around half of India’s total oil imports — roughly 2.5-2.7 million barrels per day (bpd) — pass through the strait...' 'Half' or 'around half' corresponds to approximately 50%. The 60% figure refers to India's total energy imports from the region.

Question 25

What is the primary legal significance of the Supreme Court's declaration in this case?

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It elevates the act of relying on fake AI-generated judgments from a simple error to an act of judicial misconduct., The core holding of the Supreme Court, as per the article, is the declaration that 'a decision based on such non-existent and fake alleged judgments is not an error in the decision making. It would be a misconduct and legal consequence shall follow.' This reclassifies the nature of the lapse, attaching greater accountability.

Question 26

According to the article, what was a primary criticism regarding the Sixteenth Finance Commission's approach to cesses and surcharges?

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It failed to critique their excessive use as against the constitutional spirit., The article criticizes the Commission for not fulfilling its constitutional duty under Articles 270 and 280 by objectively determining the shareable pool. It states the Commission should have at least pointed out that the steep increase in cesses and surcharges was 'not warranted and not in the spirit of the Constitution.'

Question 27

What is a primary concern raised in the article regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023?

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It dilutes the Right to Information Act by removing the 'public interest' safeguard., The article highlights that a major concern about the DPDP Act is its impact on the RTI Act. It specifically states the law 'changes the Right to Information (RTI) Act by removing the "public interest" safeguard', making it harder to access personal information of officials even when it serves the public interest, such as in exposing corruption.

Question 28

What is the primary strategic objective behind the government guaranteeing tax incentives for data centres until 2047, as highlighted in the news?

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To provide long-term policy stability and attract global data hosting to India., The Minister emphasized that policy certainty till 2047 is crucial to attract the 'entire world's data' to India, allowing the strong IT industry to transition from software services to AI-based services. This is the core objective stated in the article.

Question 29

What is identified as a central pillar of the India-Canada bilateral relationship being strengthened during PM Carney's visit, as per the article?

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Energy cooperation, including uranium supply, The article highlights that 'energy cooperation remains a key pillar of the bilateral relationship' and specifies that a '10-year US $2 billion uranium supply deal' is likely to be signed. While other areas like AI and education are mentioned, energy cooperation is explicitly described as a 'key pillar'.

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