Question 1

What topics are covered in the 14 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 14 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, International Relations with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 14 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 Union Ministry introduced the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha?

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, The article states that Union Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar introduced the Bill. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry responsible for the welfare of transgender persons and the parent Act of 2019.

Question 6

As per the Constitution, the removal process of the Chief Election Commissioner is same as that of which of the following?

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A 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 like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This provision ensures independence of the office.

Question 7

According to the Supreme Court ruling, which of the following bodies has the primary domain to consider the fitness and suitability of a candidate for police recruitment?

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The employer or the screening committee of the employer, The Supreme Court explicitly stated that 'the domain of considering the fitness and suitability of a candidate for the purpose of taking him in service belongs to the employer.' This includes the screening committee constituted for recruitment, which evaluates candidates based on antecedents.

Question 8

Which national-level demographic survey provides the annual estimates for Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India, as cited in the article?

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Sample Registration System (SRS), The article explicitly mentions the 2023 Sample Registration Survey (SRS) report as the source for Kerala's IMR of 5. The SRS, conducted by the Registrar General of India, is the primary source for annual vital statistics like birth and death rates in India.

Question 9

As per the proposed Maharashtra Dharma Swatantrya Bill, 2026, to which authority must a person intending to convert give a prior notice?

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The District Magistrate, The Bill mandates that any person wishing to convert must submit a written notice to the District Magistrate at least 60 days before the proposed conversion. The District Magistrate or an authorised officer may then conduct an inquiry.

Question 10

Under the proposed Maharashtra Dharma Swatantrya Bill, 2026, who must be given a prior notice for a lawful religious conversion?

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The District Magistrate, The Bill stipulates that a person intending conversion or any institution organising a conversion ceremony must give a 60-day prior notice to the District Magistrate or another competent authority recognised by the government.

Question 11

Which constitutional article guarantees the freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion?

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Article 25, Article 25(1) of the Indian Constitution guarantees to all persons the freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion. This is the core article under consideration in the Sabarimala case.

Question 12

Which United Nations body is responsible for providing the scientific assessments on climate change that form the basis for international climate agreements like the Paris Pact?

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), The article mentions IPCC reports as a benchmark. The IPCC is the UN body tasked with assessing climate science. While UNFCCC is the treaty framework, the scientific assessments come from the IPCC.

Question 13

Which online platform provides real-time data on case pendency in Indian courts, as mentioned in the article?

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National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), The article explicitly mentions the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) as the source indicating 5 crore pending cases as of 2024. The NJDG is a key transparency tool under the eCourts Project.

Question 14

Which constitutional article guarantees the freedom of religion, which the Maharashtra Bill claims to protect?

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Article 25, Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion. The Bill's stated objective is to protect this right by prohibiting unlawful conversions.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019:

1. The Amendment Bill proposes to omit the right to 'self-perceived gender identity' currently under Section 4(2).

2. It introduces a new definition for 'transgender person' that includes only those with intersex variations.

3. The Bill mandates that a District Magistrate must examine the recommendation of a medical board before issuing a transgender certificate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The Bill calls for omission of sub-section (2) of Section 4, which contains the right to self-perceived gender identity. Statement 2 is incorrect: The proposed definition includes socio-cultural identities (hijra, kinner etc.), intersex variations, congenital variations, AND persons compelled to assume a transgender identity. It is not limited to intersex variations. Statement 3 is correct: The amendment requires the DM to 'examine the recommendation of the authority' (medical board).

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Bahrain and Qatar.

2. The concept of 'creamy layer' for OBCs was introduced by the Supreme Court in the Indra Sawhney vs Union of India case.

3. The grounds for removal of the Chief Election Commissioner are laid down in the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The Strait of Hormuz is between Oman and Iran, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. Statement 2 is correct; the 'creamy layer' concept originated from the 1992 Indra Sawhney (Mandal) verdict. Statement 3 is correct as per the article, which mentions Section 11(2) of the 2023 Act.

Question 17

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

1. The expressions 'honourable acquittal' or 'fully acquitted' are defined under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

2. An acquittal based solely on weak prosecution evidence can be considered an 'honourable acquittal'.

3. Police recruits must be persons 'beyond reproach' possessing rectitude and a clean background.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The court observed these expressions are 'unknown' to CrPC 1973 and IPC 1860 and are coined in judicial pronouncements. Statement 2 is incorrect: The court clarified that acquittal due to weak prosecution evidence does NOT amount to honourable acquittal, which requires a definitive conclusion of innocence. Statement 3 is correct: The bench underscored that recruits in disciplined services must be persons 'beyond reproach' with a clean background.

Question 18

The proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on which date?

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March 13, 2026, The article explicitly states: 'the Union government on Friday (March 13, 2026) introduced a Bill in Lok Sabha'. March 14 is the publication date of the news article. March 4 and February 28 are dates mentioned in other contexts within the article.

Question 19

According to the article, what was the estimated combined cost of the war for the US and Israel in the first six days starting February 28, 2026?

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Approximately ₹1.3 lakh crore, The article states that the US spent about $11.3 billion and Israel $3 billion per week. For the first six days, this amounted to over ₹1.3 lakh crore (approx. $14.3 billion at the given rate of $1 ≈ ₹9,000). ₹7.8 lakh crore is India's defence budget for 2026, mentioned for comparison.

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