Question 1

What topics are covered in the 28 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 28 March 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Governance, Economy, Security with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 28 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 bilateral treaty, signed in 1950, is mentioned in the article as a potential point of review by Nepal's new government?

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India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, The article explicitly mentions the '1950 Treaty' in the context of nationalist sentiments in Nepal. This refers to the India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship signed on July 31, 1950, which governs the broad relationship between the two countries.

Question 6

Which body, headed by the Defence Minister, grants Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisitions in defence?

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Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is the highest decision-making body for capital acquisitions in the Ministry of Defence. As per the article, it is headed by the Defence Minister and grants Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), which is the first step in the defence procurement process.

Question 7

The 1990 Jan Andolan in Nepal, which ended the Panchayat system, was significantly catalyzed by an external event. What was it?

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An Indian trade embargo in 1989, The article states that the decisive catalyst for the 1990 Jan Andolan was the Indian trade embargo imposed in March 1989 following the expiry of trade and transit treaties. This blockade choked goods into landlocked Nepal, turning public anger toward the Panchayat regime.

Question 8

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

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Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are the core mechanism of the Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015. Countries submit and update their NDCs every five years to outline their climate action plans.

Question 9

The Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint in the recent conflict, is located between which two bodies of water?

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Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, As per the article, the Strait of Hormuz is the maritime chokepoint between the Gulf of Persia (Persian Gulf) and the Gulf of Oman. It is a critical passage for global energy supplies.

Question 10

According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which of the following articles specifies the right of transit passage through international straits?

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Article 38, UNCLOS Article 38 specifies the right of transit passage for all ships and aircraft through straits used for international navigation. This is the core legal provision relevant to the Strait of Hormuz situation discussed in the article.

Question 11

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint mentioned in the context of the US-Iran conflict, is located between which two bodies of water?

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Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is a globally critical route for oil shipments. This is a key static geography fact relevant to international relations and security.

Question 12

The Strait of Hormuz, mentioned in the context of copper supply chain disruption, is a strategic chokepoint located between which two bodies of water?

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The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, As per the static GK concept, the Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is a critical passage for global oil and chemical shipments.

Question 13

The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2022, was presented in which state legislative body by Home Minister G Parameshwara?

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Karnataka Legislative Council, The article states that data regarding cases under the Act was furnished by Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara in the state legislative council on March 26, in reply to a question by a BJP legislator.

Question 14

Which government program is primarily focused on addressing child undernutrition and is mentioned in the article?

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Integrated Child Development Services, The article explicitly mentions Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) as part of India's historical response to child undernutrition. While the National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) is also mentioned, ICDS is the older, more established program specifically named.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the recent political developments in Nepal as discussed in the article:

1. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a two-thirds majority in the 2026 elections.

2. The violent agitations of September 2025 were a direct result of frustrations over the government's foreign policy towards India.

3. Nepal has successfully implemented multiple infrastructure projects under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the RSP won a 'two thirds majority or thereabout'. Statement 2 is incorrect; the agitations were due to frustrations over 'good governance', not specifically foreign policy. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article clearly states 'not a single project has been negotiated' under the BRI in Nepal.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the economic measures taken by the government as mentioned in the article:

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

2. The total excise duty on petrol after the cut stands at Rs 11.9 per litre.

3. India's strategic petroleum reserves currently have a stock covering 90 days of consumption.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct; the article states total excise duty on petrol now stands at Rs 11.9 per litre after the SAED cut. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article mentions India has crude oil and fuel stocks to cover 60 days of consumption, not 90 days.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Nepal's political history:

1. The Rana oligarchy, which ruled from 1846, was overthrown in 1950-51 primarily by a broadly based popular mass movement.

2. The Maoist 'People's War' (1996-2006) drew significant social base from the marginalised Janajati communities of western Nepal.

3. The 2015 Constitution of Nepal was promulgated by the second Constituent Assembly and retained provisions for secularism and proportional representation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article notes that the final collapse of the Rana regime resulted not from a broadly based popular movement but from elite divisions and Indian policy. Statement 2 is correct as the Maoists drew base from janajati-dominated hilly districts. Statement 3 is correct as the 2015 Constitution retained secularism and PR.

Question 18

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

1. It aims to raise renewable capacity by 10% over the 2025 benchmark.

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

3. India has already achieved its green energy target for 2030 ahead of schedule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The article states the renewable capacity increase is 10% over the '2030 benchmark', not 2025. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions India achieved its green energy target for 2030 'way ahead of schedule'.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the West Asia conflict as per the news article:

1. The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief stated the current energy disruption is worse than the 1970s oil crises combined.

2. India imports approximately 90% of its LPG through the Strait of Hormuz.

3. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait reduces maritime travel distance between Asia and Europe by about 8,900 kilometres.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The article quotes IEA chief Fatih Birol saying the disruption is worse than both 1970s oil crises and the Ukraine war. Statement 2 is incorrect: India imports 60% of its LPG, with 90% of that import (not 90% of total LPG) coming via Hormuz. Statement 3 is correct: The article states passage through Bab al-Mandeb cuts distance by ~8,900 km.

Question 20

According to the article, in which year was the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) founded?

Accepted Answer

2022, The article mentions that the RSP is a 'barely four year old party' in 2026 and that it was 'founded in 2022' by its Chairman Rabi Lamichhane. This makes 2022 the correct year of its founding.

Question 21

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data for 2025 mentioned in the article, what was the wage growth for women in salaried jobs compared to the previous year?

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7.2%, The article explicitly states that earnings of females in salaried jobs rose by 7.2% in 2025 compared to 2024. The other figures are distractors: 5.8% is male wage growth in salaried jobs, 8.8% is female wage growth in self-employment, and 5.4% is female wage growth in casual labour.

Question 22

According to the article, what was the approximate number of people killed during the September 2025 Gen Z protests in Nepal?

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About 76, The article states: 'By the time the dust settled, close to 76 people were dead and over 2,000 had been injured.' Option A (19) is the number killed by security forces on the first day. Option B (50) is the number who died in agitations against the 2015 Constitution.

Question 23

According to the article, by what percentage does India's updated NDC aim to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP from 2005 levels?

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47%, The article explicitly states India's updated NDC targets include 'reducing the emissions intensity of GDP by 47 per cent from the 2005 levels'. This is a key data point for Prelims.

Question 24

According to the article, by how much has the Indian government reduced the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on petrol and diesel?

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₹10 per litre, The article explicitly states that the Centre slashed the SAED on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each. The new rates are Rs 3/litre for petrol (from Rs 13) and nil for diesel (from Rs 10).

Question 25

What is identified in the article as the primary need of the hour for India-Nepal relations?

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A tech upgrade in bilateral relations, The article concludes that 'A tech upgrade in India-Nepal relations is the need of the hour,' suggesting a shift towards digital connectivity and making Nepal a hub for IT and AI works. This is presented as a forward-looking approach to repurpose the relationship.

Question 26

What was a key rationale behind the government's decision to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel, as per the article?

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To prevent Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) from hiking retail prices and causing inflation., The article states that the duty cut was aimed at keeping retail prices in check amid global price shock. It further explains that the alternative would have been for OMCs to hike prices, which would have had an inflationary impact, or continue absorbing high international prices, harming their financial health.

Question 27

What is identified in the article as the 'deeper structural question' regarding the RSP's 2026 victory in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Whether it can break the pattern of reform falling short of promises seen in every previous political transition., The article's core analytical thread questions if the RSP can break the historical cycle where each new political order (Rana, Panchayat, post-1990 democracy) left fundamental socio-economic constraints untouched. This is the 'structural question' distinguishing mere political change from transformative reform.

Question 28

What is identified as a primary structural flaw in the Paris Agreement's NDC framework, as per the editorial?

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The voluntarism leading to a patchwork of pledges based on different metrics, The article argues that the 'voluntarism inherent in the Paris agreement' allows countries to design commitments using different metrics (like China's emission peak timelines vs. India's intensity reductions), creating a 'patchwork of pledges' that makes collective assessment difficult.

Question 29

What is a primary strategic objective of Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as indicated in the article?

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To 'punish' the United States and its Gulf allies economically, The article states Iran's strategy is to 'punish' the US and its Gulf allies by holding a fifth of global energy supplies hostage. This is a direct economic and geopolitical tactic within the ongoing conflict, rather than an aim for permanent price control or deal renegotiation.

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