Question 1

What topics are covered in the 27 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 27 March 2026 quiz covers Environment, International Relations, Economy, Polity with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 27 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 international agreement are countries required to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?

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Paris Agreement, The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, is the international treaty that mandates countries to prepare, communicate, and maintain successive NDCs every five years. The UNFCCC is the parent treaty, but the NDC mechanism is specifically established under the Paris Agreement.

Question 6

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

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Article 341, Article 341 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to specify, by public notification, the castes, races, or tribes which shall be deemed Scheduled Castes. This is the constitutional basis for the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, which is central to the news article.

Question 7

Which constitutional body has directed the Registrar Generals of all State High Courts to ensure strict compliance with the non-disclosure of sexual assault survivor identities?

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The Supreme Court of India, As per the article, a Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Sanjay Karol directed its March 24 judgment to be sent to the Registrar Generals of State High Courts. The Supreme Court is the apex judicial body in India.

Question 8

Which Indian law, recently replaced by a new Adhiniyam, contained provisions regarding presumptions in cases of abetment of suicide by a married woman?

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The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, The article mentions Section 114 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Section 113A of the old Evidence Act dealt with the presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman.

Question 9

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the policy decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel as per the news?

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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, The article quotes Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri explaining the policy, and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the nodal ministry for policies related to fuel pricing and excise duties on petroleum products in India.

Question 10

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

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Article 110, Article 110 of the Indian Constitution specifically defines a Money Bill. The Finance Bill, which contains tax proposals, is categorized as a Money Bill and can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.

Question 11

Which international body's declaration is cited in the article as permitting countries to relax patent rules for public health threats?

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World Trade Organization (WTO), The article explicitly mentions the 'Doha Declaration, adopted by the World Trade Organisation in 2001, permits countries to relax patent rules to counter major public health threats.' This is a key static GK point linking trade rules to public health.

Question 12

Under which Union Ministry does the Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) programme primarily function?

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, The ASHA programme is a key component of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), which falls under the purview of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Anganwadi workers, mentioned alongside ASHAs in the article, are under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Question 13

Which statutory body cleared the proposal by Bentley Asia Holdings to acquire an additional stake in Baby Memorial Hospital, as mentioned in the article?

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Competition Commission of India (CCI), The article explicitly states that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) cleared the proposal on March 17, 2026. The CCI is responsible for reviewing mergers and acquisitions to ensure they do not adversely affect competition in the market.

Question 14

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint mentioned in the news, is located between which two bodies of water?

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The Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway that connects the Gulf of Oman (to the east) with the Persian Gulf (to the west). It is bordered by Iran and Oman. This geographical fact is crucial for understanding its strategic importance in global energy transit.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding India's new climate targets for 2035:

1. It targets ensuring at least 60% of its electricity generation from non-fossil fuel sources.

2. It promises a 47% reduction in the emissions intensity of its GDP from 2005 levels.

3. The targets were announced amidst global concerns over energy security triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The target is for 60% of installed electricity capacity, not generation. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct; the article mentions the US-Israeli war on Iran leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, creating energy security concerns.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on SC status for religious converts:

1. The Court upheld that the religion bar in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, is absolute.

2. The judgment stated that a person who converts to Christianity can retain their SC status if they face social discrimination.

3. The Court noted that the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, does not prescribe any religious exclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the Court ruled the religion bar is "absolute". Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court held that conversion to Christianity results in immediate loss of SC status, irrespective of social discrimination. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the Scheduled Tribes Order does not prescribe religious exclusion.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the legal provisions discussed in the news:

1. Disclosure of a sexual assault survivor's identity is a criminal offence punishable with simple imprisonment.

2. The relevant legal provision was originally Section 228A of the Indian Penal Code and is now Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

3. The 1983 legal reforms that introduced this provision were triggered by the public outrage following the Mathura custodial rape case.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the punishment is 'rigorous imprisonment', not 'simple imprisonment'. Statement 2 is correct as the article states Section 228A IPC corresponds to Section 72 BNS. Statement 3 is correct as the 1983 reforms were triggered by the Mathura case.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment mentioned in the news:

1. The Court cancelled the bail granted by the Patna High Court in a dowry death case.

2. The Court held that the High Court failed to consider the presumption under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code.

3. The Supreme Court directed the accused to surrender and ordered the trial court to complete proceedings within six months.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the SC cancelled the bail. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Court referred to the presumption under Section 114 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, not Section 304B IPC. Statement 3 is correct as per the final directions of the Court.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the recent government measures on fuel:

1. The Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on both petrol and diesel was reduced by Rs 10 per litre.

2. An export duty was levied on petrol to ensure its adequate availability in the domestic market.

3. The annualized fiscal impact of the excise duty cuts is estimated to be around Rs 1.55 lakh crore.

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 because the export duty was imposed on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), not on petrol. Statement 3 is correct as per the estimate by Chief Economist Madhavi Arora mentioned in the article.

Question 20

According to the article, what annual climate finance amount did developed countries agree to raise for developing countries from 2035, as per the COP29 outcome in Baku (2024)?

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$300 billion, The article states that at the climate finance negotiations in Baku in 2024, developed countries agreed to raise about $300 billion a year for developing countries, but only from 2035. The $1.3 trillion option was the demand by developing countries.

Question 21

According to the news, who is heading the Commission of Inquiry constituted to examine extending Scheduled Caste status to Dalit converts to Islam and Christianity?

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Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, The article explicitly states that in October 2022, the Centre constituted a Commission of Inquiry headed by former Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan. The other names are former CJIs not mentioned in the article in this context.

Question 22

According to the news, what is the maximum punishment prescribed for the offence of disclosing the identity of a sexual assault survivor?

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2 years rigorous imprisonment, The article explicitly states that the provision (Section 228A IPC/Section 72 BNS) makes the disclosure a criminal offence 'punishable with up to two years’ rigorous imprisonment'.

Question 23

According to the news article, what was the total alleged dowry given at the time of marriage in the case before the Supreme Court?

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₹20 lakh cash and gold/silver worth ₹6 lakh, The article explicitly states that according to the FIR, the bride's family had allegedly paid Rs 20 lakh in cash along with gold and silver worth Rs 6 lakh at the time of marriage.

Question 24

According to the article, what is the amount of export duty imposed per litre on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)?

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Rs 29.5 per litre, The article explicitly states: "a levy of Rs 21.5 per litre has been imposed on diesel, and Rs 29.5 per litre on ATF." The other options are distractors: Rs 10 is the SAED cut, Rs 21.5 is the duty on diesel, and Rs 30 is the per-litre loss on diesel sales for OMCs.

Question 25

What is identified as a primary reason for India setting relatively modest 2035 climate targets despite being capable of more, as per the article?

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Disappointment over unmet climate finance from developed nations, The article clearly links India's modest target enhancement to its disappointment with the climate finance outcome at COP29 in Baku, where developed countries pledged far less than what developing countries demanded. India argues that lack of adequate finance compels scaling down ambition.

Question 26

What is a key implication of the Supreme Court's ruling that conversion results in 'immediate and complete loss of Scheduled Caste status'?

Accepted Answer

Converts lose protections against caste-based atrocities under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act., The article clearly states that the loss of SC status entails the automatic termination of all statutory benefits and protections, including those under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The other options are not mentioned or implied in the article.

Question 27

What was the primary objective of the 1983 legal reforms that introduced Section 228A of the IPC, as discussed in the article?

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To introduce a victim-centric orientation in criminal law and protect survivors, The article states these reforms 'were designed to reduce the barriers and fears that previously discouraged survivors from reporting crimes and stifled effective prosecution'. This indicates a shift towards protecting and empowering victims, making the law more victim-centric.

Question 28

What was the primary reason cited by the Supreme Court for criticizing the Patna High Court's bail order in the dowry death case?

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The High Court adopted a 'mechanical approach' and failed to consider critical evidence like the post-mortem report., The Supreme Court stated the bail order was 'wholly unsustainable' and criticized the High Court for a 'mechanical approach' that failed to consider critical evidence, including the nature of injuries in the post-mortem report, focusing only on custody duration and slow trial pace.

Question 29

What was the primary objective behind the government imposing export duties on diesel and ATF alongside the excise duty cut?

Accepted Answer

To discourage exports and ensure adequate domestic availability of these fuels., The article clearly states the objective was "ensuring adequate availability of these fuels in the domestic market" and "disincentivising the exports." While the duties generate some revenue, the primary goal was supply management, not deficit elimination (option A). The article does not mention promoting alternatives (C) or direct price alignment (D).

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