Question 1

What topics are covered in the 10 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 10 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Economy, Social Issues with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 10 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 is the Finance Commission constituted?

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Article 280, Article 280 of the Constitution mandates the President to constitute a Finance Commission every five years. Article 270 deals with taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to States, Article 275 deals with grants-in-aid, and Article 281 relates to the presentation of the Commission's recommendations to Parliament.

Question 6

Which constitutional body's removal process is identical to that of the Chief Election Commissioner, as per Article 324(5)?

Accepted Answer

Judge of the Supreme Court, Article 324(5) of the Constitution explicitly states that the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

Question 7

Which Minister is mentioned in the article as consulting opposition parties regarding the amendment to the Women's Reservation Act?

Accepted Answer

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, The article explicitly states that Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has spoken to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding amending the Act. This ministry handles parliamentary procedures and inter-party coordination.

Question 8

The article mentions an author affiliated with the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation. What is the primary focus area of this foundation?

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Agricultural research and farmer welfare, The M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), established by renowned agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan, is dedicated to leveraging science and technology for sustainable agriculture and the welfare of farmers, particularly smallholders and women.

Question 9

The 'Anavaran-Deforestation Alert System' mentioned in the news is an initiative of which government organization?

Accepted Answer

Forest Survey of India (FSI), The article explicitly states that the Forest Survey of India (FSI) is the central government organization that was responsible for issuing the fortnightly deforestation alerts through the Anavaran system. The FSI operates under the MoEFCC but is the specific nodal body for this task.

Question 10

Which constitutional article, cited in the judgment, guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

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Article 21, The Punjab and Haryana High Court's judgment explicitly cited Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The court expanded its scope to include the right to live a dignified life, which would be violated by denying a family pension.

Question 11

The right to be informed of the grounds of arrest is a fundamental right guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

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Article 22(1), Article 22(1) specifically states that no person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed of the grounds for such arrest. This is the direct constitutional source for this right, as reiterated in the Kerala HC judgment.

Question 12

The amendments to the Information Technology Rules, which are under Supreme Court review, fall under the purview of which Union Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules framed under it, including the Intermediary Guidelines, are administered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Question 13

The recommendations by Meta's Oversight Board echoed provisions of recently notified Indian rules governing online content. What is the common name for these rules?

Accepted Answer

The IT Rules amendments related to synthetically generated information (SGI), The article explicitly states that the Oversight Board's recommendations echoed certain provisions of 'India’s recently notified rules governing the creation and dissemination of AI generated content online', specifically referring to the 'IT Rules amendments related to synthetically generated information (SGI)' that went into effect from February 20, 2026.

Question 14

Which statutory body, chaired by the Prime Minister, is responsible for advising the Central Government on wildlife conservation policies and reviewing projects in protected areas?

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National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), As per the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is the apex statutory body for wildlife conservation, chaired by the Prime Minister. Its Standing Committee, mentioned in the article, reviews projects like the Sharavathi PSP. NGT adjudicates environmental disputes, CPCB deals with pollution, and FAC advises on forest land diversion.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission:

1. It recommends the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.

2. Its recommendations are binding on the Government of India.

3. The 16th Finance Commission introduced 'Contribution to GDP' as a criterion for horizontal devolution with a 15% weightage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per Article 280. Statement 2 is incorrect; the recommendations of the Finance Commission are not binding on the government, though they are usually accepted. Statement 3 is incorrect; while the 16th FC introduced 'Contribution to GDP', the article states its weight is 10%, not 15%.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the impeachment process for a Chief Election Commissioner:

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

2. The grounds for removal are 'proved misbehaviour or incapacity' as per the Constitution.

3. If the motion is admitted, the Speaker/Chairman must set up a three-member committee consisting of a Supreme Court Judge, a High Court Chief Justice, and a distinguished jurist.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, Statement 1 is correct as per Section 3 of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Statement 2 is correct as per Article 124(4). Statement 3 is correct as per the same Act, which outlines the composition of the investigating committee.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Women's Reservation Act, 2023:

1. Its implementation was originally linked to the completion of a delimitation exercise.

2. The Act provides for the reservation of one-third seats for women in both the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

3. A proposed amendment seeks to implement it through a lottery system for selecting reserved constituencies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, Statement 1 is correct: The Act stipulated implementation after the first Census post-commencement and subsequent delimitation. Statement 2 is correct: The Act reserves 33% (one-third) seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Statement 3 is correct: The article mentions the government is considering a lottery system to decide the reserved constituencies.

Question 18

According to the article, what is the weight assigned to 'Income distance' in the horizontal devolution formula of the 16th Finance Commission?

Accepted Answer

42.5%, The article explicitly states that the 16th Finance Commission assigned a 42.5% weight to 'Income distance' to promote fiscal equity. This remains the most significant criterion in the horizontal devolution formula.

Question 19

According to the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, how many members of the Rajya Sabha must sign a motion for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge (or CEC)?

Accepted Answer

50 members, Section 3 of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 specifies that a motion for presenting an address to the President for removal of a judge must be signed by at least 50 members in the case of the Rajya Sabha.

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