Question 1

What topics are covered in the 13 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 13 March 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Economy, Security, Polity with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 13 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's direction to formulate a 'no-fault' compensation policy for Covid-19 vaccine injuries was primarily based on which fundamental right?

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Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21), The article states the Supreme Court grounded its order in Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life, interpreted to include the right to health. The court stated the State has an obligation to support those who suffered grave outcomes from a state-led health intervention.

Question 6

Which ministry advised State Pollution Control Boards to permit the use of biomass and coal as alternate fuels during the LPG crisis, as per the article?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), The article explicitly states that the 'MoEFCC (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) has advised State Pollution Control Boards to permit... the use of biomass... and coal as alternate fuels.' This is a static fact directly from the news.

Question 7

As per the proposed bill, which authority must receive the 60-day prior notice for an intended religious conversion?

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District Magistrate, The article explicitly states that individuals must submit a written notice to the District Magistrate at least 60 days before the proposed conversion. The DM or an authorized officer may then conduct an inquiry.

Question 8

Which ministry is responsible for releasing India's official GDP data and undertaking its methodology revisions?

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, As per the article, the Ministry of Statistics and Policy Implementation (MoSPI) is credited for the consultative process of changing GDP methodology. MoSPI is the nodal ministry for official statistics in India.

Question 9

Which international organization, mentioned in the article, coordinates the release of oil from strategic reserves during major supply disruptions?

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International Energy Agency (IEA), The article explicitly mentions the International Energy Agency (IEA) flagging the supply disruption and announcing the release of oil from strategic reserves. The IEA was established for this specific purpose following the 1973 oil crisis.

Question 10

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, which is central to the news, was passed in which year?

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2013, The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was enacted in 2013. This is a fundamental static fact about the establishment of India's anti-corruption ombudsman institution.

Question 11

The right to livelihood is an integral part of which Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

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Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty), The Supreme Court, in multiple judgments like Olga Tellis vs Bombay Municipal Corporation, has held that the right to livelihood is inherent to the right to life under Article 21. The news article explicitly mentions that the court stated the action infringed the right to livelihood guaranteed under Article 21.

Question 12

Which ministry is responsible for releasing India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data?

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is the nodal agency for maintaining national statistical data, including the estimation and release of GDP figures, as mentioned in the article.

Question 13

Which international financial institution did India approach for support during the foreign exchange crisis of 1991, as mentioned in the article?

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International Monetary Fund (IMF), The article explicitly states that the oil crisis of 1990 and subsequent foreign exchange crisis of 1991 forced India to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support. The World Bank focuses on long-term development projects, while the WTO deals with trade rules.

Question 14

Which government department is the nodal agency for implementing changes to India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, as mentioned in the article?

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Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), The article explicitly mentions officials from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) clarifying the FDI policy changes. DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal department for formulation and implementation of FDI policy.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the developments mentioned in the news:

1. India co-sponsored a UN Security Council resolution that condemned attacks by Iran and demanded respect for navigational rights in the Strait of Hormuz.

2. The government increased the minimum gap between LPG cylinder bookings for urban households from 21 days to 45 days as a demand management measure.

3. China's 'Xiaokang' border defence villages are concentrated only along the Ladakh sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct: India co-sponsored UNSC Resolution 2817 which condemned Iranian attacks and reaffirmed navigational rights. Statement 2 is incorrect: The gap was increased to 45 days for rural/remote areas, while for urban households it remained 25 days (increased from 21 days). Statement 3 is incorrect: The villages are built all along the LAC, including Arunachal Pradesh, with 90% of the 72% near the LAC located there.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the measures taken to address the LPG supply crisis:

1. The government invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritize LPG supplies to households.

2. The minimum gap between cylinder bookings for urban households was increased from 21 days to 45 days.

3. A three-member committee comprising executive directors from IOCL, HPCL, and BPCL was constituted on March 9, 2026, to regulate commercial LPG allocation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the invocation of the Essential Commodities Act. Statement 2 is incorrect; the gap for urban households was increased to 25 days (not 45 days; 45 days is for rural/remote areas). Statement 3 is correct as per the minister's statement in Parliament. Hence, option B is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Maharashtra Dharma Swatantra Bill, 2026:

1. It defines 'mass conversion' as the conversion of five or more persons simultaneously.

2. The bill places the burden of proof on the person who has converted to prove the conversion was voluntary.

3. For unlawful conversion involving a minor, the prescribed fine is increased to ₹5 lakh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The bill defines 'mass conversion' as conversion of two or more persons, not five. Statement 2 is incorrect: The burden of proof is on the person who conducted the conversion, not the one who converted. Statement 3 is correct: The article states that where the offence involves a minor, the fine is increased to ₹5 lakh.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the paper on India's GDP methodology:

1. The 2015 GDP methodology overestimated growth for the period 2004-05 to 2011-12.

2. A key flaw was the use of formal sector data to proxy the performance of the informal sector.

3. The methodology correctly used the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to deflate services production.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article states the methodology underestimated growth by about 1-1.5% between 2004-05 and 2011-12. Statement 2 is correct, as identified in the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the flaw was using the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), not the CPI, to deflate services.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the energy security implications discussed in the article:

1. The International Energy Agency has termed the disruption due to the Iran war as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.

2. According to the expert, the position of strategic natural gas (LNG) reserves is of greater immediate concern than oil reserves for major economies.

3. India's strategic petroleum reserve is sufficient for over 250 days of consumption, which is higher than that of China and Japan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article's direct quote from the IEA. Statement 2 is correct as the expert argues LNG reserves are the 'greater concern'. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states Japan has over 250 days, India has 74 days, and China has over 100 days of oil reserves.

Question 20

According to the article, approximately what percentage of India's total LPG consumption is currently unavailable due to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz?

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55%, The article provides the calculation: India depends on imports for ~60% of its LPG, and 90% of those imports come via the Strait of Hormuz. Therefore, roughly 55% (60% of 90%) of India's total LPG consumption is affected by the closure.

Question 21

According to the article, what percentage of India's LPG consumption volumes became unavailable due to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz?

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55%, The article states: 'This effectively means that roughly 55% of India’s LPG consumption volumes are currently unavailable.' The 60% figure is import dependency, and 90% is the share of imports coming via the Strait. The 55% is the calculated impact on total consumption.

Question 22

What is the maximum imprisonment prescribed for a repeat offence of unlawful conversion under the proposed Maharashtra bill?

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10 years, The article clearly states that for repeat offences by an individual or an organisation, the punishment may extend up to 10 years imprisonment. The initial offence attracts up to 7 years.

Question 23

According to the article, what was the approximate share of the informal sector in India's economy in the 2011-12 base year?

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Over 45%, The article explicitly states: "informal enterprises accounted for over 45 per cent of the economy in 2011-12." This highlights the significance of the methodological error in proxying its performance.

Question 24

According to the expert cited in the article, what is the approximate number of days of oil consumption covered by India's strategic petroleum reserves?

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74 days, The article provides specific data points for strategic oil reserves: 'India 74 days' worth.' The other options are close distractors: 90 days is for the EU's imports, and 100+ days is for China.

Question 25

What is the primary strategic concern for India regarding China's construction of 'Xiaokang' border villages along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)?

Accepted Answer

They represent dual-use infrastructure that can assert territorial claims and support military logistics., The article explicitly states that the villages are 'dual-use infrastructure' and that the strategic community sees them as a way for China to assert its claims over disputed areas along the LAC. Their occupation by Chinese nationals since late 2023 reinforces this security concern.

Question 26

What is the primary reason cited by the Petroleum Minister for regulating commercial LPG supply instead of leaving it deregulated during the crisis?

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To prevent hoarding, diversion, and black marketing in a supply-constrained environment, The minister explicitly stated that commercial LPG is sold in a deregulated market without controls, which in a supply crisis 'creates a direct and uncontrolled pathway for hoarding, diversion, and resale at inflated prices.' Regulation was thus a 'responsible course' to ensure supplies reach genuine users. The article clarifies it was 'not to penalise the hospitality sector'.

Question 27

What is a primary stated objective of the Maharashtra Dharma Swatantra Bill, as per its 'statement of objects and reasons'?

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To regulate conversions carried out through coercion, fraud or inducement, The article mentions that the bill seeks to prohibit unlawful conversion through force, fraud, coercion, etc., and the statement of objects and reasons cites instances of such conversions. It does not aim to ban all conversions or establish a state religion.

Question 28

What was a major consequence of the GDP data misestimation, as discussed in the article?

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It complicated macroeconomic policy by signalling strength when the economy was weak., The article states: "This misreading complicated macroeconomic policy: At various periods the data signalled strength when the economy was weak, and in others, it suggested that policy should be eased when growth was strong." The other options are not mentioned as direct consequences.

Question 29

What is identified as a primary reason for the extreme volatility in oil prices despite the IEA's release from reserves, as per the expert's analysis?

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Market reactions driven predominantly by fear of a protracted war., The expert explicitly states: 'The markets are reacting out of fear more than any evaluation of supply and demand.' This highlights the psychological and speculative dimension of commodity pricing during geopolitical crises, a key analytical point from the article.

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