Question 1

What topics are covered in the 17 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 17 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Social Issues, Ethics, Governance with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 17 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 judgment on the right to die with dignity is an expansion of which Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

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Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21), The article explicitly states the Court expanded the 'right to live with dignity under Article 21 to encompass the right to die with dignity'. Article 21 is the source of this derived right.

Question 6

Which constitutional articles were cited by the Supreme Court in striking down Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code?

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Articles 14 and 21, The Bench explicitly stated that Section 60(4) is violative of Articles 14 (Right to Equality) and 21 (Right to Life) of the Constitution. Articles 15 prohibits discrimination on specific grounds, Articles 19 guarantees freedoms, and Articles 32 & 226 are for remedies.

Question 7

Under which Act is the definition of 'industry', currently under review by the Supreme Court, primarily provided?

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The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, The article explicitly states that the hearing is about defining the word 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically concerning Section 2(j) of that Act.

Question 8

The news refers to amendments introducing a statutory definition of 'deepfake'. Under which rules were these amendments made?

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Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, The article explicitly states that India's recent amendments to the 'Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021' introduced a statutory definition of 'deepfake'. This is a key piece of current affairs linked to static IT laws.

Question 9

The 'Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026' was introduced in the state Assembly by which constitutional functionary?

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The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, As per the article, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis introduced the Bill in the Assembly. The Chief Minister, as the head of the government, typically introduces significant government bills.

Question 10

The 'right to be heard' for victims in criminal cases, as emphasized in the Kerala HC judgment, finds its basis in principles outlined by which international document?

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UN Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power, 1985, The article explicitly states that the Kerala High Court, after analyzing the UN Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for the Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power, 1985, held that the survivor has a right to be heard. This is the specific document mentioned in the content.

Question 11

Under which Act is the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) established?

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The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, As mentioned in the article, the NCTP was established under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. This is a key static fact about the institutional framework for transgender rights in India.

Question 12

The Madras High Court judgment discussed in the news is based on which fundamental legal doctrine?

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Public Trust Doctrine, The article explicitly states the court's decision was in violation of the 'public trust doctrine'. This doctrine, inferred from Article 21, holds that the state is a trustee of natural resources for the benefit of the public.

Question 13

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is primarily which type of alliance?

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A political and military collective defence pact, As defined in the article and static GK, NATO is a political and military alliance established by the North Atlantic Treaty, with its core principle being collective defence as enshrined in Article 5.

Question 14

The constitutional body that audits state finances, as mentioned in the report, is the?

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India, The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is the supreme audit institution established under Article 148 of the Constitution. It audits all receipts and expenditure of the central and state governments, as highlighted in the article discussing the CAG's report on Punjab's finances.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on the right to die with dignity:

1. The judgment was delivered while hearing a petition related to Harish Rana, who has been in a Persistent Vegetative State for over a decade.

2. It explicitly legalizes active euthanasia, or physician-assisted suicide, in all cases of terminal illness.

3. The Court endorsed the legal validity of 'living wills' for stating medical preferences in case of future incapacity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article discusses withdrawal of life support (passive euthanasia) for specific conditions like PVS, not the legalization of active euthanasia. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the Court endorsed the concept of a living will.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on maternity leave for adoptive mothers:

1. The Court struck down a provision that granted maternity leave only if the adopted child was below three months of age.

2. The Court held that the provision was unconstitutional as it violated the right to reproductive autonomy under Article 21.

3. The Court also directed the Centre to recognize maternity leave, but not paternity leave, as a social security benefit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the provision was Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code. Statement 2 is correct as the judgment linked adoption to reproductive autonomy under Article 21. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Court asked the Centre to come out with a provision recognizing paternity leave as a social security benefit.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court hearing on the definition of 'industry':

1. The hearing is being conducted by a nine-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant.

2. The Bench is examining the correctness of the test laid down in the 1996 judgment concerning the Social Forestry Department.

3. The matter was most recently referred for consideration by a nine-judge bench by a seven-judge Constitution Bench in 2017.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the test under review is from the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply case, not a 1996 judgment. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions a seven-judge bench in 2017 referred it to a nine-judge bench.

Question 18

In which year did the Supreme Court's Constitution Bench first hold that the 'right to die with dignity is a fundamental right', as mentioned in the article?

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2018, The article states: 'In 2018, a Supreme Court Constitution Bench held that the right to die with dignity is a fundamental right.' The 2026 judgment builds upon this 2018 ruling.

Question 19

According to the Supreme Court judgment, what is the duration of maternity leave an adoptive mother is entitled to?

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12 weeks, The Bench held that an adoptive mother should be entitled to maternity leave of 12 weeks, irrespective of the age of the adopted child. 26 weeks is for biological mothers under the amended Maternity Benefit Act. 6 and 8 weeks are incorrect durations mentioned in some older provisions.

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