Question 1

What topics are covered in the 23 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 23 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Economy, Environment with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 23 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

Under which Ministry does the administrative responsibility for conducting the Delimitation exercise primarily fall?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Law and Justice, The Delimitation Commission is constituted under the Delimitation Commission Act. The administrative and legislative responsibility for matters related to the Commission and delimitation falls under the purview of the Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department).

Question 6

Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the Finance Commission established?

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Article 280, The Finance Commission is established under Article 280 of the Constitution. Its mandate is to recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States.

Question 7

The 'State of the Global Climate 2025' report, which declared a climate emergency, was released by which international organization?

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO), The article explicitly states that the report was released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The WMO is a UN specialized agency for weather, climate, and water.

Question 8

Which central investigative agency was responsible for probing the Sattankulam custodial deaths case?

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), The article explicitly states that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed the chargesheet in the case on September 25, 2020, and a supplementary chargesheet later. The CBI is the premier central agency for investigating serious crimes.

Question 9

The 'MahaCrimeOS AI' platform, mentioned in the news, was developed in collaboration with which technology company?

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Microsoft, The article explicitly states that MahaCrimeOS AI was launched by Microsoft in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra and developed using Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service.

Question 10

Which nodal agency is responsible for implementing the recently announced RELIEF scheme for exporters?

Accepted Answer

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) of India, The article explicitly states that the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) of India has been designated as the nodal implementing agency for the RELIEF scheme. ECGC provides export credit insurance support to Indian exporters.

Question 11

Which apex body in India is responsible for laying down policies and guidelines for disaster management, including fire safety?

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National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), As mentioned in the article, the NDMA lays down specific guidelines to shield healthcare centres from fires. It is the apex body for disaster management policy in India, headed by the Prime Minister.

Question 12

The news discusses the budget and policy push for traditional medicine systems. Which Union Ministry is the nodal ministry for AYUSH systems in India?

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Ministry of AYUSH, The article explicitly mentions the 'AYUSH Ministry's budget' and refers to it as the ministry promoting AYUSH systems. The Ministry of AYUSH was formed in 2014 to oversee education, research, and propagation of these traditional systems.

Question 13

The International Energy Agency (IEA), which coordinated the release of strategic oil reserves in response to the Hormuz crisis, primarily operates under the framework of which larger organization?

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous agency that was established in 1974 within the framework of the OECD. Its core mandate is to coordinate collective responses to major disruptions in oil supply, which aligns with its action described in the article.

Question 14

Which specialized judicial body had ordered the closure of coal gasifiers in Morbi, leading to the industry's shift to propane-LPG and natural gas?

Accepted Answer

National Green Tribunal (NGT), The article explicitly states that after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) first ordered the closure of coal gasifiers in 2019, the industry moved the Gujarat High Court but the court remained unmoved. This historical shift is a key static GK point linked to environmental governance.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the government's proposal on Women's Reservation:

1. It proposes to increase Lok Sabha seats by 50% based on the Census 2011 data.

2. The percentage share of each state's representation in the Lok Sabha will be altered to accommodate the increase.

3. A lottery system is proposed to decide which specific constituencies will be reserved for women.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions a 50% seat increase based on Census 2011. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article explicitly states the proportion of seats of all states would remain unchanged to address southern states' fears. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the possibility of a lottery system to decide women's seats.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding issues discussed in the article on fiscal federalism:

1. Cesses and surcharges imposed by the Union government are part of the divisible pool of taxes shared with States.

2. Southern States have expressed concern that using recent population data in allocation formulas may penalize them for population control success.

3. The Supreme Court, in State of Punjab vs Principal Secretary (2023), held that a Governor cannot use inaction to stall the legislative process.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect as cesses and surcharges are NOT part of the divisible pool, a key point of contention. Statement 2 is correct, as mentioned regarding southern states' grievance. Statement 3 is correct, as the article cites this Supreme Court ruling limiting gubernatorial inaction.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the WMO State of the Global Climate 2025 report:

1. It declared a state of climate emergency and included Earth's energy imbalance as a key indicator for the first time.

2. According to the report, the years 2010-2020 were the hottest decade on record.

3. The report stated that the global mean sea level in 2025 was comparable to the record-high levels observed in 2024.

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 report states 2015-2025 were the hottest 11 years, not 2010-2020. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the global mean sea level in 2025 was comparable to record-high levels in 2024.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Sattankulam custodial deaths case:

1. The incident occurred in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu.

2. The trial and conviction were conducted by the Supreme Court of India.

3. The Central Bureau of Investigation proved that the victims had violated lockdown rules, leading to their detention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the trial was conducted by the First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai, not the Supreme Court. Statement 3 is incorrect; the CBI investigation revealed the traders had NOT violated COVID-19 lockdown rules, which was the false charge used to detain them.

Question 19

According to the proposal discussed in the article, what would be the new number of Lok Sabha seats for Uttar Pradesh if the 50% increase is implemented?

Accepted Answer

120, The article provides a specific example: for Uttar Pradesh, the number of Lok Sabha seats will go up to 120 from the current 80. This is a 50% increase (80 + 40 = 120).

Question 20

Which Finance Commission is currently deliberating on concerns regarding cesses, surcharges, and population data, as per the article?

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Sixteenth Finance Commission, The article explicitly states that the Sixteenth Finance Commission is currently deliberating and must grapple with these concerns to restore confidence in fiscal federalism.

Question 21

According to the WMO report, what was the approximate global temperature anomaly for the year 2025 compared to the 1850-1900 average?

Accepted Answer

About 1.43°C above, The article explicitly states that 2025 was about 1.43 °C above the 1850-1900 average. This is a precise data point crucial for prelims facts on climate change.

Question 22

As per the news, on which date did the First Additional District and Sessions Court convict the accused policemen in the Sattankulam case?

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March 23, 2026, The article clearly states the conviction was delivered on Monday, March 23, 2026. September 25, 2020, is the date the CBI filed its chargesheet, and June 19, 2020, is the date of the incident.

Question 23

According to the article, across how many police stations in Maharashtra is the MahaCrimeOS AI platform being made available?

Accepted Answer

Over 1100 stations, The article specifically mentions that the MahaCrimeOS AI tool 'is being made available to more than 1100 police stations across Maharashtra.'

Question 24

According to the World Happiness Report 2026, what was India's life evaluation score?

Accepted Answer

4.536, The article provides the specific data point: India improved its ranking to 116th in 2026 with a life evaluation score of 4.536. This is a factual recall question typical for Prelims.

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