Question 1

What topics are covered in the 15 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 15 March 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Science Tech, Polity, Economy with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 15 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 Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system is developed and maintained by which Indian organisation?

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NavIC is India's indigenous regional satellite navigation system developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The article explicitly mentions ISRO officials reporting on the satellite failure.

Question 6

Which constitutional article did the Supreme Court interpret to include the 'right to die with dignity' in the Harish Rana case?

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Article 21, The Supreme Court explicitly declared that the right to live with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution extends to encompass the right to die with dignity for a patient with an irreversible medical condition.

Question 7

Under which Part of the Indian Constitution is the provision for a Uniform Civil Code mentioned?

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Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy), The Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in Article 44, which falls under Part IV of the Constitution dealing with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs). DPSPs are guidelines for the state and are not enforceable by courts.

Question 8

The Dharma Swatantrya Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Assembly of which Indian state?

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Maharashtra, The article clearly states that the Dharma Swatantrya Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Maharashtra state Assembly by Minister Pankaj Bhoyar.

Question 9

Which constitutional body is currently hearing the challenge to the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937?

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Supreme Court of India, The article explicitly states that a writ petition was filed before the Supreme Court, and a bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard the challenge. The Uttarakhand High Court is mentioned only in the context of a separate challenge to the state's UCC provisions on live-in relationships.

Question 10

The high-powered expert committee for defining the Aravalli hills includes members from which of the following organizations, as mentioned in the article?

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Forest Survey of India (FSI) and Geological Survey of India (GSI), The article explicitly states the committee comprises in-service and retired bureaucrats associated with the Forest Survey of India (FSI), Geological Survey of India (GSI), and Survey of India. ISRO, CSIR, NDMA, CWC, NITI Aayog, or the Ministry of Rural Development are not mentioned in the context of this committee.

Question 11

Under which Article of the Constitution can a High Court issue a writ of habeas corpus?

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Article 226, Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs, including habeas corpus, for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose. Article 32 gives this power specifically to the Supreme Court. The Delhi High Court acted under Article 226 in this case.

Question 12

Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls mentioned in the context of the Matua community?

Accepted Answer

Election Commission of India (ECI), The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India, including the periodic revision of electoral rolls through exercises like the Special Summary Revision (SSR).

Question 13

Which ministry is primarily responsible for LPG supply and distribution policy in India, as mentioned in the article?

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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, The article mentions the Petroleum Ministry sharing data on LPG bookings. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the nodal ministry for policies related to petroleum, natural gas, and LPG in India.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The US attack on Kharg Island targeted only military infrastructure, sparing the oil export terminal to avoid a major spike in crude prices.

2. At least four operational satellites are required for the NavIC system to provide full positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services.

3. B.R. Ambedkar, during the Constituent Assembly debates, suggested that the Uniform Civil Code could be applied voluntarily in its initial stage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: US President Trump stated he chose not to target oil infrastructure, and officials said only military targets were hit. Statement 2 is correct: the article states 'At least four indigenous navigation satellites must be fully operational for the NavIC system to provide navigation services'. Statement 3 is correct: Ambedkar suggested the Code could apply initially to those who declare they are prepared to be bound by it.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on passive euthanasia:

1. The Court approved passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, who had been in a vegetative state for nearly 13 years.

2. The judgment upheld the traditional 'act versus omission' test as the correct legal distinction between active and passive euthanasia.

3. The Court remarked that the term 'passive euthanasia' is obsolete and suggested using 'withdrawing or withholding of medical treatment' instead.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court rejected the simplistic 'act versus omission' test and provided a nuanced distinction based on the 'source of harm'. Statement 3 is correct as the Court explicitly called the term 'passive euthanasia' obsolete.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding B.R. Ambedkar's views on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC):

1. He argued that the UCC should be immediately imposed on all citizens once the Constitution came into force.

2. He highlighted that Muslim personal law had historically been uniform and immutable across India.

3. He suggested that the UCC could initially be applied on a voluntary basis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 3, Statement 1 is incorrect as Ambedkar proposed a voluntary initial application to allay fears. Statement 2 is incorrect as he argued the opposite, citing historical variations like the Shariat Act of 1937. Statement 3 is correct as per the article, where he said the Code could apply initially to those who declare they are bound by it.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Dharma Swatantrya Bill, 2026:

1. It allows a police officer to take suo motu cognisance of an unlawful conversion.

2. It defines 'brainwashing through the medium of education' as a means of unlawful conversion.

3. It mandates that investigation into offences under the Act must be conducted by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the Bill expressly allows police to initiate action on their own. Statement 2 is correct as 'brainwashing through education' is listed among unlawful means. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Bill sets the threshold at Sub-Inspector, not DySP.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937:

1. It was enacted to impose a uniform Islamic law on Muslims across British India.

2. It replaced regional customs that often denied women the inheritance shares prescribed in the Quran.

3. It categorizes inheritance (faraid) as part of 'ibadat' (acts of worship), placing it under the core protection of Article 25.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article clarifies the Act 'was not imposed on Muslims'; it was demanded by religious organizations to replace customs denying women Quranic shares. Statement 2 is correct as per the article's historical context. Statement 3 is incorrect; the petition argues inheritance belongs to 'muamalat' (civil transactions), not 'ibadat'.

Question 19

According to the article, what percentage of India's LPG consumption transits through the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

54%, The article states: 'With 90% of India's LPG imports coming from West Asia, the Strait of Hormuz effectively sees the movement of around 54% of India's LPG consumption.' The 90% figure is for imports, but the question asks about total consumption transit.

Question 20

For how many years had Harish Rana been in a vegetative state before the Supreme Court approved the withdrawal of life support?

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Nearly 13 years, The article clearly states that Harish Rana had been in a vegetative state for nearly 13 years following a fall, which was a key factor in the Court's decision.

Question 21

On which date did the Constituent Assembly discuss the amendment proposing safeguards for personal laws, which was opposed by Ambedkar?

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November 23, 1948, The article explicitly mentions that on November 23, 1948, Constituent Assembly member Mohammad Ismail Khan proposed an amendment to add a proviso safeguarding personal laws, which was opposed by Ambedkar. December 2, 1948, is when Kazi Syed Karimuddin raised the issue again.

Question 22

As per the proposed Dharma Swatantrya Bill, what is the minimum rank of police officer authorized to investigate offences under it?

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Sub-Inspector, The article specifies that investigations would be conducted by a police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector. This is a lower threshold than in some other states' laws.

Question 23

According to the Shariat Act's inheritance rules (faraid), what share does a widow receive if her deceased husband has children?

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One-eighth of the estate, The article explicitly states: 'A widow receives one-eighth if there are children, and one-fourth if there are none.' This is a fixed share under the faraid system codified by the 1937 Act.

Question 24

What is the primary reason cited in the article for India's difficulty in forging a BRICS consensus statement on the West Asia conflict?

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Direct involvement of some BRICS member countries in the conflict, The MEA spokesperson stated: 'Some members of the BRICS are directly involved in the current situation in the West Asia region, which has impacted forging a consensus on a common BRICS position.' The article names Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE as involved members.

Question 25

What is the core principle of the 'best interests' test as explained by the Supreme Court in the context of withdrawing life support?

Accepted Answer

It inquires whether continuing life support artificially serves the patient's best interest., The Court clarified that the 'best interests' test does not ask if it is in the patient's best interest to die. Instead, it asks whether continuing life support through artificial means (like Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration) artificially serves their best interest, considering both medical and non-medical factors.

Question 26

What was Ambedkar's primary objective in proposing a voluntary initial application for the Uniform Civil Code?

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To allay fears of immediate imposition and ensure social acceptance., As per the article, Ambedkar had a 'conciliatory approach' to 'allay fears' that the Code would be immediately imposed. He stated it was a Directive Principle, not an enforced law, and a voluntary start would make its application 'purely voluntary' initially.

Question 27

What is a key departure of the proposed Maharashtra anti-conversion law from similar laws in states like Uttar Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

It empowers police to act on suspected unlawful conversions without a formal complaint., The article highlights that while Uttar Pradesh's law expanded who can complain, the Maharashtra draft goes further by expressly allowing police to take suo motu action. This is a significant procedural expansion of state power.

Question 28

What is the primary constitutional argument made by the petitioners challenging the Shariat Act, as per the article?

Accepted Answer

The Act creates an arbitrary classification based on geography after Uttarakhand's UCC, violating Articles 14 and 15., The article details that the petition argues the Uttarakhand UCC (2024) breaks the 'uniformity' of the 1937 Act, making it a civil statute subject to equality tests. It claims the Act now treats two Muslim women differently based solely on their 'postal code', constituting arbitrary discrimination under Articles 14 and 15.

Question 29

As per the Supreme Court's observation mentioned in the article, what is the 'gap' criteria between hills that is under consideration for defining the Aravalli ranges?

Accepted Answer

500 metres, The article specifically mentions that the Supreme Court remarked on the need to resolve ambiguities, 'including whether the criteria of 100-metre elevation and the 500-metre gap between hills would strip a significant portion of the range of environmental protection.' Therefore, the gap criteria is 500 metres.

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