Question 1

What topics are covered in the 29 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 29 March 2026 quiz covers Polity, Social Issues, Science Tech, International Relations with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 29 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 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, by public notification, the castes, races, or tribes which shall be deemed to be Scheduled Castes in a state or union territory. This is the constitutional basis for the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, which is central to the news article.

Question 6

Which international space agreement, mentioned in the article, guides sustainable and peaceful civil space exploration for the Moon and Mars?

Accepted Answer

The Artemis Accords, The article explicitly states that India is a signatory to the Artemis Accords, describing them as 'a set of non-binding, bilateral principles that guides sustainable, peaceful civil space exploration led by NASA, particularly for the Moon and Mars.'

Question 7

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), mentioned in the context of regional security, primarily includes which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union of six Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. It was formed in 1981, partly due to security concerns from Iran and Iraq.

Question 8

The 'Eva Nammava' Bill, recently passed in Karnataka, is primarily related to which of the following subjects?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of honour-based crimes and protection of inter-caste marriages, The bill's full name is 'The Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour and Tradition (Eva Nammava) Bill'. As detailed in the article, it was introduced following an honour killing and aims to prevent such crimes and protect couples.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, The article explicitly mentions Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the WTO who kick-started the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14). She is the first woman and first African to hold this position.

Question 10

Under which international framework are Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by countries?

Accepted Answer

Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are a core component of the Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015. Under this agreement, each country submits its voluntary climate action plan, which is updated every five years.

Question 11

The constitutional body that audited Karnataka's finances and raised concerns about guarantee schemes is?

Accepted Answer

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), The article explicitly mentions the 'Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)' as the institution that prepared the report on state finances for Karnataka. The CAG is the supreme audit institution under Article 148 of the Constitution.

Question 12

Which Ministry is the cadre-controlling authority for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Indian Police Service (IPS)?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, As stated in the article, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the cadre-controlling authority of both the CAPFs and the IPS. This is a key static GK fact regarding the administrative control of central police and security forces.

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on Scheduled Caste status:

1. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, originally included only Hinduism as a permissible religion for SC status.

2. The Supreme Court ruled that conversion to Christianity results in the immediate loss of SC status and all associated statutory benefits.

3. For Scheduled Tribes, the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, prescribes a similar religion-based exclusion as for Scheduled Castes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the Order was later amended to include Sikhism and Buddhism. Statement 2 is correct as per the Court's ruling that loss is 'immediate and complete'. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article explicitly states that for STs, 'there was no such religion-based exclusion prescribed' in the Constitution (ST) Order, 1950.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding NASA's Artemis program and lunar exploration:

1. The Artemis II mission will involve a crewed landing on the lunar surface.

2. A key objective of the current phase of lunar exploration is to establish a permanent, ISS-like base on the Moon.

3. The International Space Station (ISS) is planned to be replaced by a single NASA-led space station in low-earth orbit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect: Artemis II will take astronauts 'around the Moon and back,' not land on it. The landing is planned for a later mission. Statement 2 is correct: The article emphasizes the goal is to 'stay' and establish a 'permanent base.' Statement 3 is incorrect: The article states the ISS will be replaced 'not by one but multiple space stations, set up by private players and countries.'

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the news article:

1. The attacked US aircraft was an E-3 Sentry AWACS, a key asset for airborne surveillance and command.

2. The attack resulted in no casualties or injuries to US personnel stationed at the air base.

3. According to the article, the US Department of Defense can access 8 persistent bases and 11 other military sites in the West Asia region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The article clearly identifies the damaged aircraft as a US E-3 Sentry AWACS. Statement 2 is incorrect: The article states the attack wounded at least 15 US troops, with five seriously, and that over two dozen were wounded over the week. Statement 3 is correct: It cites a Congressional Research Service report from July 2024 mentioning eight persistent bases and 11 other sites accessible to the US DoD.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Eva Nammava' Bill debated in the Karnataka Legislature:

1. The Bill is specifically designed to protect and regulate live-in relationships in the state.

2. The name 'Eva Nammava' references the teachings of Lingayat saint Basavanna.

3. The Bill was passed unanimously by both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article states that Law Minister H K Patil clarified, 'This enactment will not support the living together concept.' Statement 2 is correct as Patil noted the name references 'the message of universal humanity espoused by Lingayat saint Basavanna.' Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the bill was passed after a debate in the Assembly and a longer discussion in the Council, implying unanimous passage.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the issues discussed at the WTO Ministerial Conference:

1. Developed nations like the US and EU advocate for plurilateral agreements to speed up progress on trade issues.

2. Developing nations such as India and Namibia insist that the WTO must remain a consensus-based and member-driven organization.

3. Special and Differential Treatment (S&DT) is a provision that gives developed countries more time to implement WTO rules.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article, which states developed nations seek plurilateral deals. Statement 2 is correct as India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Namibia have insisted on consensus-based multilateralism. Statement 3 is incorrect because S&DT is for developing countries, not developed countries.

Question 18

As per the news article, by when is the Commission of Inquiry examining the issue of SC status for converts to Islam and Christianity expected to submit its report?

Accepted Answer

April 2026, The article states that the Commission of Inquiry headed by former CJI K.G. Balakrishnan was constituted in October 2022 and that 'The Commission’s deadline is set for April this year.' The article is dated March 2026, so 'this year' refers to 2026.

Question 19

As per the article, what is the targeted year for NASA's planned crewed Moon landing under the Artemis program?

Accepted Answer

2028, The article clearly mentions the 'planned 2028 Moon landing' in the context of the Artemis program. The other options are distractors: 2026 is the year of the article, 2030 is China's target, and 2040 is India's target.

Question 20

According to the article, how many E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft does the US Air Force reportedly have left in its fleet?

Accepted Answer

16, The article explicitly states, citing a Wall Street Journal report, that the US Air Force has only 16 of these E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft left in its fleet. This is a critical data point highlighting the strategic significance of the loss.

Question 21

According to the data cited during the Karnataka legislature debate, how many inter-caste marriages were officially recorded in the state in the year 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

5,402, Congress MLC Ramesh Babu cited the data: 'While 2023-24 saw 4,826 inter-caste marriages officially recorded, the number in 2024-25 was 5,137 and in 2025-26, it was 5,402.' The other options are the figures for the preceding years.

Question 22

According to the article, how many members does the World Trade Organization (WTO) have, which necessitates consensus-based decision-making?

Accepted Answer

166, The article clearly states that the WTO has 166 members and operates primarily on a consensus-based decision-making model where all members must agree. This is a key factual point for Prelims.

Question 23

What is the primary legal consequence, as per the Supreme Court ruling, for a person belonging to a Scheduled Caste who converts to Christianity?

Accepted Answer

They immediately and completely lose their SC status and all associated statutory benefits., The Supreme Court held that 'Conversion to any religion not specified in Clause 3 results in immediate and complete loss of Scheduled Caste status from the moment of conversion' and that this loss carries 'automatic termination of all eligibility for statutory benefits... including those under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.'

Question 24

What is the primary strategic significance of establishing a permanent base on the Moon, as outlined in NASA's roadmap?

Accepted Answer

To serve as a proving ground and launchpad for deeper space exploration missions, such as to Mars., The article emphasizes that the new lunar missions aim to 'use it as a launchpad for going further into space.' It contrasts this with the old Apollo mindset ('flags and footprints') and highlights the plan for a nuclear-powered mission to Mars in 2028, indicating the Moon base's role as a stepping stone.

Question 25

What is the primary strategic implication of Iran successfully damaging a US E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft, as discussed in the article?

Accepted Answer

It demonstrates a challenge to US air superiority and the security umbrella it provides to Gulf allies., The article frames the attack as a 'blow to US air superiority' and highlights that AWACS are crucial for air defence and command. Damaging such a high-value, limited asset undermines the US's ability to provide real-time situational awareness and defence coordination for itself and its allies in the region, challenging the core of its security guarantees.

Question 26

What was a significant sociological insight highlighted during the debate on the anti-honour killing bill in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The persistent experience of caste-based exclusion even among elected Dalit legislators., The article extensively details personal testimonies from Dalit MLCs. K Shivakumar stated his family for eight generations has not seen the deity in their village temple, and Chalavady Narayanaswamy shared he has cut his own hair since childhood after being questioned by a village barber. This underscores that political office does not automatically erase social discrimination.

Question 27

What is the primary concern of developing countries like India regarding the proposed shift towards plurilateral agreements within the WTO framework?

Accepted Answer

It will impair the existing rights of non-parties to such agreements., The article quotes India's position that the incorporation of plurilateral outcomes should not impair existing rights of non-parties. This reflects the core concern that smaller, developing nations could be marginalized by deals negotiated among powerful countries.

Question 28

Consider the following statements regarding India's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC):

1. It commits to achieving 60% of installed electric capacity from non-fossil sources by 2035.

2. It aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 47% from 2005 levels.

3. It sets a target to create a carbon sink of 2.5-3 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: the updated NDC commits to 60% non-fossil installed capacity by 2035. Statement 2 is also correct: it aims for a 47% reduction in emissions intensity from 2005 levels. Statement 3 is incorrect because the new NDC target for the carbon sink is 3.5-4 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, while 2.5-3 billion tonnes was the target under the previous NDC.

Question 29

According to the CAG report, what was the net market borrowing availed by Karnataka in 2024-25 to finance the guarantee schemes?

Accepted Answer

₹71,525.15 crore, The article states: 'the State availed net market borrowing of Rs 71,525.15 crore'. ₹63,000 crore was the previous year's borrowing, ₹8,525.15 crore was the increase over the previous year, and ₹5,786 crore was the increase in overall capital expenditure.

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