Question 1

What topics are covered in the 26 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 26 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, International Relations, Environment with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 26 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 Ministry is the administrative ministry for all five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The article explicitly states that the Central Government, defined as the Ministry of Home Affairs, is the administrative ministry of all five CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB). This is a key static fact for Polity and Security sections.

Question 6

Which statutory body was the petitioner in the landmark Supreme Court case that recognized transgender persons as the 'third gender' in India?

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National Legal Services Authority, The case was National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) vs. Union of India (2014). NALSA is a statutory body established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The other bodies, while important, were not the petitioners in this specific case.

Question 7

The Supreme Court invoked which article of the Constitution to frame environmental CSR as a constitutional mandate?

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Article 51A(g), The article explicitly states the Supreme Court invoked Article 51A(g) of the Constitution, which outlines the fundamental duty to protect the environment. Article 21 is the right to life, Article 48A is a Directive Principle, and Article 32 is for constitutional remedies.

Question 8

The Child Welfare Committee (CWC), criticized by the Supreme Court in the news, is constituted under which Act?

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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) is a statutory body established under Section 27 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Its primary role is to deal with children in need of care and protection, which includes victims of crimes like sexual assault.

Question 9

The opinion article on the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is authored by a Special Monitor for which specific rights at the National Human Rights Commission of India?

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Sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC) Rights, The article's author is identified as 'Gopi Shankar Madurai is a Special Monitor for Sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC) Rights, National Human Rights Commission of India'. This is a direct extract from the article's byline.

Question 10

Under which US law are internet platforms traditionally granted immunity from liability for user-generated content?

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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, The article explicitly mentions Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act 1996, which states that internet platforms cannot be held liable for content posted by their users. This was the legal barrier the plaintiffs bypassed in this case.

Question 11

Which apex biomedical research body in India is evaluating the indigenous HPV vaccine 'Cervavac' for inclusion in the national programme?

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Indian Council of Medical Research, The article explicitly states that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is evaluating whether a single dose of the Indian-made vaccine Cervavac produces comparable antibody responses. ICMR is the correct apex body for biomedical research in India.

Question 12

The audit of the PMAY-G scheme in Gujarat, as mentioned in the news, was conducted by which constitutional body?

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India, The article explicitly states the report was released by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). The CAG is the supreme audit institution under Article 148 of the Constitution, responsible for auditing government expenditures.

Question 13

Which institution is primarily responsible for managing India's Foreign Exchange Reserves?

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Reserve Bank of India, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central bank and is responsible for managing the country's foreign exchange reserves, as mentioned in the article discussing RBI's actions and reserves.

Question 14

Who is the current Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), as mentioned in the article?

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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, The article explicitly states that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the seventh Director-General of the WTO, being the first woman and first African to hold the position. The other names are former WTO or IMF heads.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament:

1. When the Lok Sabha transmits the Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.

2. When the Lok Sabha transmits the Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.

3. In case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for the Finance Bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. Financial Bills (under Article 117) can be amended by the Rajya Sabha, unlike Money Bills. Statement 2 is correct as per Article 109. Statement 3 is incorrect; a joint sitting can be called for a deadlock over a Financial Bill, but it is not 'necessary' and depends on the President's recommendation. The article clarifies the distinction between Money Bills (Article 110) and Financial Bills (Article 117).

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the legal and social framework for transgender persons in India:

1. The Supreme Court in the NALSA vs. Union of India case (2014) recognized transgender persons as the 'third gender' under Articles 14, 15, 16, 19, and 21 of the Constitution.

2. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, which gave the right to self-declare gender, was passed before the NALSA judgment.

3. In 2025, the Andhra Pradesh High Court clarified that transgender women are entitled to the same legal protections as cisgender women under Section 498A of the IPC.

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 because the 2019 Act was passed after the 2014 NALSA judgment to codify its principles. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned in the article regarding the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling in June 2025.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending in India as per the article:

1. Over the past seven years, education received the highest share of CSR funds at approximately 38%.

2. The environment sector received an average of 15-20% of total CSR funding.

3. The Supreme Court's observation on environmental CSR was catalysed by the neglect of the Great Indian Bustard's habitat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states education received ~38% of CSR funds. Statement 2 is incorrect; the environment sector received only 7-9%, not 15-20%. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the Court's mandate was catalysed by the neglect of the Great Indian Bustard's habitat by energy firms.

Question 18

According to the article, what is India's target for the share of non-fossil fuel sources in total electricity generation capacity by the year 2035?

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60%, The article clearly states India's new target is to ensure that at least 60% of its total electricity generation capacity comprises non-fossil fuel sources by 2035. The 50% target was for 2030 and has already been achieved, while 52% is the current achievement as of February 2026.

Question 19

In which year did the Rajya Sabha pass the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, as mentioned in the article?

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2026, The article explicitly states that the Rajya Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The other options are close distractors based on other years mentioned in the article, like 2025 for other events.

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