Question 1

What topics are covered in the 25 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 25 March 2026 quiz covers Environment, International Relations, Polity, Governance with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 25 March 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

Accepted Answer

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 'State of the Global Climate 2025' report was released by which United Nations specialized agency?

Accepted Answer

World Meteorological Organization (WMO), The article explicitly states the report was released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on World Meteorological Day. UNEP focuses on environmental policy, IPCC assesses scientific literature, and WHO deals with global health.

Question 6

Under which Article of the Constitution is the President empowered to specify Scheduled Castes?

Accepted Answer

Article 341, Article 341 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to specify, after consultation with the Governor, the castes, races or tribes which shall be deemed Scheduled Castes in a state or Union Territory. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, is issued under this authority.

Question 7

Which ministry presented the data on custodial deaths in Parliament?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, The article explicitly states that the Home Ministry told Parliament about the custodial death figures. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for police and public order, which includes oversight of custodial matters.

Question 8

The International Energy Agency (IEA), which declared the current energy crisis the largest ever, was established after which major historical event?

Accepted Answer

The 1973 Arab Oil Embargo, As stated in the article, the IEA was established in 1974 specifically in response to the 1973 oil crisis, where Arab states cut oil output. This is a key static fact about the IEA's origin.

Question 9

Under which Article of the Constitution is a Money Bill, such as the Finance Bill, defined?

Accepted Answer

Article 110, Article 110 of the Indian Constitution specifically defines what constitutes a Money Bill. The Finance Bill, which contains tax proposals, is a type of Money Bill. Article 112 deals with the Annual Financial Statement (Budget), and Article 265 states that no tax shall be levied except by authority of law.

Question 10

Which judicial body is the first forum of appeal for armed forces personnel in service matters, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Armed Forces Tribunal, The article mentions that women officers in the Air Force case approached the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) after being denied permanent commission. The AFT is a specialized tribunal established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007, to adjudicate service matters of armed forces personnel.

Question 11

The Supreme Court case discussed in the news pertained to a review petition filed by which statutory authority?

Accepted Answer

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), The article explicitly states that the Bench was disposing of the 'National Highway Authority of India's (NHAI) plea seeking review'. NHAI is the statutory authority responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways.

Question 12

Which constitutional body is responsible for demarcating the boundaries of Parliamentary Constituencies after a Delimitation Act is passed?

Accepted Answer

Delimitation Commission, As per the article and standard polity, after Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act, the Central Government constitutes a Delimitation Commission. This Commission, not the Election Commission, is specifically tasked with demarcating constituency boundaries.

Question 13

Which premier cancer research and treatment center in India was mentioned as part of the long-term HPV vaccine trials?

Accepted Answer

Tata Memorial Centre, The article explicitly states that the Tata Memorial Centre in Mumbai has been part of over 15-year-long clinical trials and follow-up studies proving the efficacy of a single dose of HPV vaccine in Indian populations.

Question 14

The Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) scheme operates under the administrative control of which Union Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, Matters related to immigration, visa issuance, registration of foreigners, and internal security fall under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The IVFRT scheme is a core project of the MHA to modernize these functions.

Question 15

Consider the following statements with reference to the State of the Global Climate Report 2025:

1. It was released by the World Meteorological Organization on World Meteorological Day.

2. It states that 2025 was the hottest year on record.

3. It includes Earth’s energy imbalance as a key climate indicator for the first time.

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 2025 was the second or third hottest year, not the hottest. Statement 3 is correct as the report included Earth's energy imbalance as a key indicator for the first time.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's March 24, 2026 judgment on Scheduled Caste status:

1. The Court ruled that the religion bar under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, is absolute and allows no exceptions.

2. The judgment stated that the term 'profess' in the Order relates solely to private, personal belief and not public declaration.

3. The Court distinguished the criteria for Scheduled Tribes, noting there is no religion-based exclusion prescribed for them.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the Court termed the religion bar 'absolute'. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Court held 'profess' connotes public declaration, not merely private belief. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly states 'for the Scheduled Tribe category, there was no such religion-based exclusion'.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's recent rulings:

1. It held that Scheduled Caste status is lost immediately upon conversion to Christianity or Islam.

2. It granted permission for active euthanasia in the case of Harish Rana.

3. It noted that the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 does not prescribe religion-based exclusion for ST status.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the SC ruling that SC status is lost upon conversion to any religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism. Statement 2 is incorrect because the court granted permission for passive euthanasia (withdrawing treatment), not active euthanasia (lethal injection), which remains illegal. Statement 3 is correct as explicitly mentioned in the article regarding the ST Order.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the energy supply disruption as per the article:

1. The current disruption exceeds the combined oil supply shortage of the 1973 Arab embargo and the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

2. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply cut in the current crisis is less severe than the shortfall following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

3. The Strait of Hormuz is the critical chokepoint where transit has been halted, affecting over 20 million barrels of oil per day.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states this is the biggest disruption, worse than the 1970s crises combined. Statement 2 is incorrect; the LNG cut is 140 bcm now, which is larger than the 75 bcm shortfall after the Ukraine invasion. Statement 3 is directly mentioned in the article regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Union Budget 2026-27 as mentioned in the news:

1. The total expenditure is envisaged at ₹53.47 lakh crore, which is an increase of 7.7% over the previous fiscal.

2. The fiscal deficit for the financial year 2026-27 is projected to be higher than the deficit for the current fiscal year.

3. The Finance Minister stated that the NDA government has repaid over ₹1.4 lakh crore towards loans raised through oil marketing bonds issued during the UPA government.

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 fiscal deficit for FY27 is projected at 4.3%, which is lower than the 4.4% for the current fiscal. Statement 3 is correct; the article mentions repayment of ₹1.43 lakh crore (including ₹44,650 crore principal) for oil bonds.

Question 20

According to the WMO's 2025 report, how much was the global average temperature for 2025 above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial baseline?

Accepted Answer

1.43°C, The article provides the exact data point: 2025 was about 1.43 °C above the 1850-1900 average. The other options are close distractors often seen in climate reports.

Question 21

As per the Supreme Court judgment discussed, which of the following religions is NOT mentioned in Clause 3 of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, for claiming SC status?

Accepted Answer

Christianity, Clause 3 of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, states 'no person who professes a religion different from the Hindu, the Sikh or the Buddhist religion shall be deemed to be a member of a Scheduled Caste.' Christianity is not included, which was the core issue in the case.

Question 22

According to the Home Ministry data cited in the article, how many custodial deaths were reported in the first 74 days up to March 15, 2026?

Accepted Answer

170, The article states: 'A total of 170 custodial deaths were reported across the country in the first 74 days (up to March 15)'. The figure 140 was the previous year's total, making it a close distractor.

Question 23

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) assessment mentioned in the article, approximately what percentage of global petroleum consumption has been disrupted due to the halt in oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

About 20%, The article explicitly states that the halt of over 20 million barrels per day can be calculated to approximately 20% of global petroleum consumption. The 7% figure pertains to the shortages during the 1973 and 1979 crises.

Question 24

According to the news, what is the projected fiscal deficit for the financial year 2026-27 as a percentage of GDP?

Accepted Answer

4.3%, The article explicitly states that the fiscal deficit for FY27 is projected at 4.3% of GDP. The current fiscal year's deficit is 4.4%, making option C a close distractor. The other figures are not mentioned.

Question 25

As highlighted in the WMO 2025 report, what is a major socio-economic impact of increasing heat stress?

Accepted Answer

Workplace heat risk for over one-third of the global workforce, The report specifically states that over one-third of the global workforce (1.2 billion people) faces workplace heat risk annually, leading to health impacts and productivity losses, especially in agriculture and construction. The other options are either opposite to the report's findings or not mentioned.

Question 26

What is the primary implication of the Supreme Court's ruling that the religion bar for SCs is 'absolute'?

Accepted Answer

It results in immediate loss of all SC-specific benefits and legal protections upon conversion to a non-listed religion., The Court ruled that conversion results in 'immediate and complete loss of Scheduled Caste status' and the 'automatic and immediate termination of all eligibility for statutory benefits, protections... which include protections under the SC/ST Act.' The other options contradict the judgment's emphasis on the absolute bar and the specific conditions for reconversion.

Question 27

What is the primary legal distinction made by the Supreme Court of India between active and passive euthanasia?

Accepted Answer

Active euthanasia involves a lethal injection, while passive euthanasia involves withholding life-sustaining treatment., The article defines active euthanasia as 'the administration of a lethal drug or injection' and passive euthanasia as 'withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, allowing death to occur naturally'. This is the core legal and ethical distinction upheld by Indian courts.

Question 28

What is a primary immediate economic implication of the energy supply disruption described in the news article?

Accepted Answer

Increased price volatility and sharp spikes in benchmark crude oil prices., The article details the immediate impact as severe price volatility, with Brent crude prices skyrocketing from $66 to above $100 and peaking near $120 per barrel. This is the direct economic implication of a major supply shock. Other options are either contrary to the facts or represent long-term possibilities, not immediate implications.

Question 29

What was a key argument made by the Finance Minister regarding the fiscal management of the previous UPA government?

Accepted Answer

It used oil bonds to keep reported fiscal deficit artificially lower., The Finance Minister argued that the UPA government 'whitewashed' its books by booking loans in the books of oil marketing companies, showing a fiscal deficit of 6.1% instead of the actual 7.9%. This is a specific critique of off-budget financing mechanisms. The other options, while potential general criticisms, are not the core argument presented in the article.

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