Question 1

What topics are covered in the 3 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 3 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Social Issues, Governance, International Relations with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 3 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

Which special court is designated under the POCSO Act, 2012 for the trial of offences?

Accepted Answer

Special Court (POCSO), The POCSO Act, 2012 mandates the establishment of Special Courts specifically for the trial of offences under this Act. These courts are required to complete trials in a time-bound manner and follow child-friendly procedures.

Question 6

The 'Prahaar' policy, mentioned in the context of regional security, is India's first comprehensive policy related to which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

Counter-terrorism, The article states that 'THE CENTRE has unveiled India’s first counter-terrorism policy, ‘Prahaar’'. This policy is built on pillars like prevention, coordinated response, and denying safe havens to terrorists.

Question 7

Which ministry released India's first census of water bodies in 2023?

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Ministry of Jal Shakti, The article explicitly states that India's first census of water bodies was released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2023. This ministry is responsible for water resources, river development, and Ganga rejuvenation.

Question 8

Which constitutional article empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders for doing 'complete justice' in a matter before it?

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Article 142, As mentioned in the article, the Supreme Court clarified its direction was passed under Article 142 of the Constitution. Article 142 grants the Supreme Court unique powers to pass any order necessary for doing complete justice. Article 32 is for writs, Article 136 for special leave to appeal, and Article 226 empowers High Courts.

Question 9

Which constitutional article governs the formation of the Finance Commission, whose 16th iteration is mentioned in the news?

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Article 280, Article 280 of the Indian Constitution provides for the formation of a Finance Commission every five years. Its primary function is to recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States.

Question 10

Which constitutional body is the final interpreter of the Constitution and termed the use of AI-generated fake judgments as 'misconduct' in the news?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of India, The Supreme Court of India, as the apex judicial body, made the observation about AI-generated judgments being 'misconduct'. It is established under Part V of the Constitution as the final interpreter of the Constitution.

Question 11

Under which constitutional article are the CAG's audit reports relating to a state's accounts submitted to the Governor?

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Article 151, As per the article, the CAG performance audit report was prepared for submission to the Governor of Bihar under Article 151 of the Constitution. Article 148 deals with the appointment and conditions of service of the CAG, while Articles 149 and 150 relate to duties and the form of accounts respectively.

Question 12

As per the Iranian Constitution, which body is responsible for appointing the Supreme Leader?

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The Assembly of Experts, The article states that the Assembly of Experts, a deliberative body, chooses the next Supreme Leader. This is a key feature of Iran's theocratic political structure where religious scholars appoint the highest leader.

Question 13

Which international treaty's spirit is cited as being potentially contradicted by France's decision to end transparency about its nuclear stockpile?

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The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), The article mentions Jean-Marie Collin of ICAN stating that ending transparency is "contrary to the spirit" of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The NPT promotes disarmament and transparency among its nuclear-weapon state signatories, which include France.

Question 14

Which Indian government health programme, mentioned in the article, is highlighted as a potential platform for delivering age-appropriate information about HPV vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), The article explicitly states that integrating awareness into existing adolescent health programmes such as RKSK can help ensure education precedes misinformation. RKSK is India's flagship adolescent health programme.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Kerala High Court judgment on the POCSO Act:

1. The court held that the absence of injuries on the vagina or rupture of the hymen does not negate the occurrence of penetration.

2. The court stated that any act of manipulation on any part of a child's body to cause penetration to the vagina attracts the offence under Section 3(a).

3. The court applied the 2019 amendment to the POCSO Act, which increased the minimum punishment to 10 years, retrospectively to the convict.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the judgment. Statement 3 is incorrect because the court specifically noted that the 2019 amendment increasing the minimum punishment to 10 years did NOT apply retrospectively; the offence occurred in 2014, so the pre-amendment minimum of 7 years was applicable.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the India-Canada agreements discussed in the article:

1. The agreements include a landmark deal for long-term uranium supply.

2. Canada has decided to join the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuel Alliance.

3. The two sides agreed to establish the India-Canada Defence Dialogue and target concluding a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of the year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions a 'landmark deal for long-term uranium supply'. Statement 2 is correct as it states 'Canada has decided to join the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuel Alliance'. Statement 3 is correct as per the text: 'decided to establish the India-Canada Defence Dialogue, and agreed to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of the year'.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding water resources in India:

1. According to the Falkenmark Index, a region with per capita annual renewable water below 1000 m³ is considered under 'water stress'.

2. India's per capita water availability is projected to be 1140 m³ by 2050 as per a report by NITI Aayog.

3. The Central Water Commission estimated the average water availability in India over 38 years (1985-2023) to be about 2116 Billion Cubic Metres (BCM).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The Falkenmark Index defines 'water stress' as below 1700 m³ per capita, and 'water scarcity' as below 1000 m³. Statement 2 is correct as per the NITI Aayog report mentioned. Statement 3 is correct as per the Central Water Commission's estimate provided in the article.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling on medical graduates with invalid ST certificates:

1. The Supreme Court invoked its powers under Article 136 of the Constitution to grant relief.

2. The graduates were required to pay a penalty of ₹5 lakh each to the university.

3. The Court directed the university to identify and compensate candidates who were deprived of admission due to the appellants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The article explicitly states the Court used Article 142, not Article 136. Statement 2 is incorrect: The penalty was ₹10 lakh each, not ₹5 lakh. Statement 3 is correct as per the article: the university was directed to identify deprived candidates and release the penalty amount to them.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the observations made by the 16th Finance Commission as mentioned in the article:

1. Unconditional cash transfers are the fastest-growing component of state subsidies nationally.

2. Maharashtra's spending on such transfers saw the largest increase among all major states.

3. The Commission recommended that governments include sunset clauses in the implementation of subsidy schemes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states cash transfers recorded a 53.6% trend growth. Statement 2 is incorrect; Maharashtra saw the second-largest increase after Jharkhand. Statement 3 is correct as the Commission recommended including sunset or exit clauses.

Question 20

What was the sentence of rigorous imprisonment upheld by the Kerala High Court in the POCSO case discussed?

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7 years, The Kerala High Court upheld the sentence of seven years' rigorous imprisonment imposed by the special POCSO court. The court noted that this was the statutory minimum punishment at the time of the offence in 2014, before the 2019 amendment raised it to 10 years.

Question 21

According to the Lancet study cited in the article, what was the approximate age-standardised mortality rate (ASMR) for breast cancer in India in 2023?

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15.5 per lakh, The article specifically states: 'The age-standardised mortality rate (ASMR) also climbed from 8.9/per lakh in 1990 to 15.5 per lakh in 2023.' 29.4 per lakh is the age-standardised incidence rate (ASIR) for 2023, not the mortality rate.

Question 22

According to the article, what percentage of India's surface water is contaminated?

Accepted Answer

About 70%, The article directly states that about 70 per cent of India’s surface water is contaminated. This is a critical data point highlighting the severity of water quality issues alongside quantity scarcity.

Question 23

What was the financial penalty imposed by the Supreme Court on each medical graduate in the case concerning invalid ST certificates?

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₹10 lakh, The article clearly states that the Supreme Court directed the two graduates to deposit Rs 10 lakh each with the vice-chancellor of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) within three months.

Question 24

According to the article, what was the approximate increase in Maharashtra's State-run distribution companies' debt from 2018-19 to 2023-24?

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About ₹49,000 crore, The article states that DISCOM debt rose from ₹35,197 crore to ₹84,171 crore, which is an increase of nearly ₹49,000 crore. The other options represent the starting debt (₹35k Cr), the final debt (₹84k Cr), and the state's fiscal deficit (₹1.36 Lakh Cr).

Question 25

What is the primary legal significance of the Kerala High Court's judgment in the context of POCSO trials?

Accepted Answer

It shifts the evidentiary focus from medical injury to the child's testimony., The judgment's core significance is that it clarifies that proof of penetrative sexual assault does not depend on medical evidence like hymen rupture. It reinforces that a child's consistent testimony about penetration is sufficient, preventing acquittals based solely on the absence of physical injury.

Question 26

What is a primary implication for India of the potential disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as discussed in the article?

Accepted Answer

Need to draw on strategic petroleum reserves and seek alternative suppliers like Russia., The article states that with shipments through Hormuz suspended, 'Russian oil—available in ample volumes—could come to India’s aid' and that India could 'draw on the strategic reserves, accelerate spot procurement from non-Hormuz regions, and deepen supply contracts with alternative suppliers'. The other options are extreme measures not mentioned.

Question 27

What is the primary implication of the concept of 'Water Bankruptcy' as described in the UNU-INWEH report?

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It describes a state where water stress and crisis terminologies are no longer adequate because withdrawal exceeds renewable replenishment., As per the article, 'Water Bankruptcy' is a distinct post-crisis state where terms like 'water stress' and 'water crisis' are inadequate because water withdrawal in many basins has exceeded their renewable replenishment levels, indicating a more severe and structural deficit.

Question 28

What was the primary rationale given by the Supreme Court for allowing the medical graduates to receive their degrees despite invalid admissions?

Accepted Answer

To utilize qualified doctors for public service amidst a national shortage., The article quotes the Court observing that 'the country lacks enough qualified doctors' and that enabling them to serve the public would outweigh the flaws in the admission process. The other options are incorrect: the Court did not uphold 'void ab initio' strictly, the non-precedent clause was a consequence not the rationale, and the university was not punished.

Question 29

What is the primary concern raised by the Finance Commission regarding the proliferation of large-group unconditional cash transfer schemes?

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They crowd out capital expenditure and critical spending on services like health and education., The Commission's core warning is that rising revenue expenditure on cash subsidies leaves less fiscal space for capital investment and essential public services, undermining long-term financial stability. The article explicitly states they can 'crowd out capital expenditure and other critical expenditures'.

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