Question 1

What topics are covered in the 22 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 22 March 2026 quiz covers Governance, Social Issues, Infrastructure, Polity with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 22 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 is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission?

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Ministry of Jal Shakti, The article explicitly states that the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry for implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission. This ministry was formed by merging the former Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation with the drinking water and sanitation portfolio.

Question 6

Under which ministry does the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) function?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Women & Child Development, CARA is a statutory body that functions as the nodal agency for adoption and operates under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, as mentioned in the article context.

Question 7

Which international organization is the primary forum for negotiating the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement mentioned in the news?

Accepted Answer

World Trade Organization (WTO), The article explicitly discusses the IFD Agreement in the context of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its upcoming Ministerial Conference. The WTO is the central body for global trade negotiations.

Question 8

The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) operates under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), formerly Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP), is the central tuberculosis control initiative of India and falls under the purview of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Question 9

The landmark study on antimicrobial resistance in urban wastewater was conducted by researchers from which premier Indian research institute?

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CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, The article explicitly states the study was conducted by researchers from the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, and partner institutions. CCMB is a CSIR lab focused on modern biology.

Question 10

Which institution is primarily responsible for managing India's foreign exchange reserves and intervening in the forex market to stabilize the rupee?

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI), The article repeatedly mentions the RBI intervening to stabilize the currency during various crises. The RBI is India's central bank and the custodian of its foreign exchange reserves, using tools like selling dollars and adjusting monetary policy.

Question 11

The Supreme Court judgment cited the 'deemed forest' principle evolved in which landmark case?

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T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union of India (1996), The article explicitly states that the court cautioned against a mechanical application of the 'deemed forest' principle evolved in 'T N Godavarman jurisprudence'. This is the landmark 1996 case that expanded the definition of 'forest' under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

Question 12

According to the article, which US law limits presidential military action without Congressional approval to 60 days?

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The War Powers Act, The article explicitly mentions that under the War Powers Act, the US president can conduct military operations for 60 days without congressional approval. This clock started on February 28, 2026. The other acts are related to US defense but do not specify this 60-day limit.

Question 13

Which constitutional body is responsible for announcing election schedules and enforcing the Model Code of Conduct in India?

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Election Commission of India, The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body established under Article 324. It is vested with the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections, including announcing schedules and enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

Question 14

Which constitutional article did the Supreme Court cite as the basis for recognizing menstrual health as a fundamental right in the Dr Jaya Thakur case (2026)?

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Article 21, The article states the Supreme Court declared menstrual health as an integral part of the right to life under Article 21. Article 21 guarantees protection of life and personal liberty and has been expansively interpreted by the judiciary to include various facets of human dignity.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0:

1. The release of Central funds is conditional upon states signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

2. The mission aims to provide 100 litres of potable water per person per day to rural households.

3. A digital framework named 'Sujalam Bharat' will map the water supply system from source to tap.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article lists signing an MoU as the first of four mandatory conditions for fund release. Statement 2 is incorrect; the target is 55 litres per person per day, not 100 litres. Statement 3 is correct as 'Sujalam Bharat' is the uniform national digital framework mentioned for digital mapping.

Question 16

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

1. It struck down a provision that limited paid maternity leave to mothers adopting children under three months of age.

2. It directed that adoptive mothers are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, equal to biological mothers.

3. It referred to adoption as part of the 'right to reproductive autonomy' and emphasized the importance of leave for child development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The Court struck down Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code, 2020, which had the three-month age limit. Statement 2 is incorrect: The judgment grants 12 weeks of paid leave to adoptive mothers, not 26 weeks (which is for biological mothers). Statement 3 is correct: The Court indeed linked adoption to reproductive autonomy and stressed the role of leave in bonding and development.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement:

1. It is a multilateral agreement that requires consensus from all WTO members to be incorporated.

2. It explicitly excludes issues related to market access and investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS).

3. As of last year, it had the support of 128 out of 166 WTO members, including India and South Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The IFD Agreement is a plurilateral agreement, not multilateral, and does not require consensus from all WTO members. Statement 2 is correct as per the article, which states the agreement excludes market access, investment protection, and ISDS. Statement 3 is incorrect because India and South Africa are opponents, not supporters, of the agreement.

Question 18

What is the additional financial allocation approved by the Union Cabinet for the Jal Jeevan Mission till 2028?

Accepted Answer

₹1.51 lakh crore, The article clearly states that on March 10, the Union Cabinet approved an additional allocation of ₹1.51 lakh crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission till 2028. ₹2.79 lakh crore was the earlier demand by the Jal Shakti Ministry that was rejected by the Finance Ministry.

Question 19

According to the RTI data cited in the article, what percentage of children adopted at the time were under the age of three months?

Accepted Answer

Less than 5%, The petitioner, Hamsaanandini Nanduri, revealed through an RTI application to CARA that less than 5% of children adopted at that time were under three months old. This data highlighted the ineffectiveness of the previous restrictive law.

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