Question 1

What topics are covered in the 30 March 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 30 March 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Polity, Environment, Economy with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 30 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

The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) is an environmental treaty falling under the auspices of which United Nations body?

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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), The CMS, signed in 1979, is a legally binding global treaty established under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Its secretariat is administered by UNEP, which supports its implementation and the work of the Conference of the Parties.

Question 6

The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI), who announced the details of Census 2027, functions under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI) is responsible for conducting the Census and the Civil Registration System (CRS). It is an attached office under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

Question 7

The National Green Hydrogen Mission, mentioned in the context of transitioning urea production, falls under the purview of which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, The National Green Hydrogen Mission is spearheaded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). While the Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers is a key consumer sector, the mission's coordination and overall implementation are led by MNRE.

Question 8

The WTO's fourteenth Ministerial Conference (MC14) was chaired by the Trade Minister of which country?

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Cameroon, The article states that Cameroon's Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, was the Chair of MC14. The conference was held in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Question 9

Under the proposed Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, who is designated as the authority to adjudicate complaints of neglect filed by senior citizens?

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The District Collector, The article explicitly states that under the Bill, senior citizens can file an application before the District Collector, who will be the designated authority for adjudicating cases. The Senior Citizen Commission handles appeals against the Collector's orders.

Question 10

As per the Indian Constitution, under which list does the subject of 'Information Technology' fall, determining which level of government has primary legislative power?

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Union List, The article mentions that a state like Karnataka cannot unilaterally regulate global platforms as 'IT falls under the Centre’s jurisdiction.' This is because 'Information Technology' is in the Union List (List I) of the Seventh Schedule, giving the Parliament exclusive power to make laws on it.

Question 11

Which government mission is mentioned in the article as a pathway to decarbonise industries reliant on imported oil and gas?

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National Green Hydrogen Mission, The article explicitly states that 'The National Green Hydrogen Mission offers a pathway to decarbonise industries reliant on imported oil and gas.' This mission falls under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Question 12

Which UN body estimated the potential tariff revenue loss for developing countries due to the WTO e-commerce moratorium?

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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), The article explicitly states that a 'UNCTAD research paper in 2019 estimated that developing countries faced a potential tariff revenue loss of $10 billion'. UNCTAD is the UN body focused on trade and development issues.

Question 13

The tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub was signed between which three countries?

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India, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates, The article explicitly states that a tripartite MoU between India, Sri Lanka, and the UAE was signed in April 2025 to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub. This is a key factual point regarding international cooperation on energy infrastructure.

Question 14

Which constitutional article, guaranteeing the right to life and personal liberty, is most relevant to the judicial scrutiny of police inaction in tracing missing persons?

Accepted Answer

Article 21, Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. The judiciary has interpreted this right expansively to include the right to live with dignity and protection from harm. Police inaction in tracing missing persons, which could lead to loss of life or liberty, is a direct concern under this article.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) was held in Yaounde, Cameroon, and was chaired by its Minister of Trade.

2. The Supreme Court held that a person converting to Sikhism cannot claim Scheduled Caste status, reiterating the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.

3. India's strategic petroleum reserves, with a total capacity of 5.33 million tonnes, can cover approximately 9.5 days of the country's crude oil needs when full.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as MC14 was held in Yaounde, Cameroon, chaired by Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, the Trade Minister. Statement 2 is incorrect; the SC ruling specifically pertained to conversion to Christianity, not Sikhism. The 1950 Order includes Sikhs. Statement 3 is correct as per the data on SPR capacity and coverage provided in the article.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding Census 2027 as announced:

1. It will be conducted in two phases, with the first phase starting on April 1, 2026.

2. Self-enumeration will be mandatory for all citizens, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).

3. The methodology for enumerating caste data during the second phase has been finalized and notified.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article states self-enumeration will only be available for those who reside in the country, excluding NRIs. Statement 3 is incorrect as the article clearly mentions the caste enumeration methodology has not been finalised yet.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding urea production and consumption in India:

1. Over 80 per cent of domestic urea is produced using imported natural gas.

2. Urea accounts for nearly 80 per cent of all nitrogenous fertilisers consumed in India.

3. The study cited in the article projects that the levelised cost of green urea will be lower than that of grey urea only after the year 2050.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 'Over 80 per cent of domestic urea is produced using imported natural gas.' Statement 2 is correct: 'Urea accounts for... nearly 80 per cent of all nitrogenous fertilisers.' Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states green urea is projected to be 20% cheaper by 2030, not only after 2050.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the WTO e-commerce duty moratorium:

1. It was first agreed upon in 1998 and has been extended biennially since then.

2. Its expiry means countries can now impose tariffs on electronic transmissions like digital downloads.

3. The moratorium's lapse also automatically extends the safeguard against non-violation complaints under the TRIPS Agreement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is also correct; the expiry opens the door to imposing tariffs. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article clearly states the lapse of the e-commerce moratorium led to the expiry of the TRIPS safeguard, not its extension.

Question 19

As per India's new climate targets for 2035 announced in the news, what is the targeted percentage for the share of non-fossil fuel sources in total electricity generation capacity?

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60%, India has promised to ensure that at least 60 per cent of its total electricity generation capacity would comprise non-fossil fuel sources by 2035. This is an upgrade from the existing 2030 target of 50%, which has already been achieved.

Question 20

According to the announcement, approximately how many enumerators and supervisors are slated to participate in the first phase of Census 2027?

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About 31 lakh, The article explicitly states that about 31 lakh enumerators and supervisors, and more than one lakh Census functionaries will participate in the process for the first phase of Census 2027. This is a key factual data point.

Question 21

According to the article, what was the urea subsidy amount for the financial year 2022-23?

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₹1.65 lakh crore, The article explicitly states: 'The urea subsidy has ballooned from less than Rs 500 crore in 1980-81 to Rs 1.65 lakh crore in 2022–23.' ₹20,000 crore is the budget for CCUS, and ₹1 trillion is the estimated cumulative benefit over 25 years.

Question 22

According to the Think Tank GTRI mentioned in the article, what is the estimated annual tariff revenue loss for India due to the e-commerce duty moratorium?

Accepted Answer

About $500 million, The article specifically mentions that for India, the potential tariff revenue loss could exceed $500 million each year.

Question 23

According to the 2011 Census data cited in the article, what was the total number of inter-state migrants from West Bengal?

Accepted Answer

24.06 lakh, The article clearly states: "Bengal ranking seventh highest at 24.06 lakh". 14.52 lakh is the number of women migrants from Bengal, 74.53 lakh is the out-migrant population of Bihar, and 1.23 crore is that of Uttar Pradesh.

Question 24

According to the article, what was the approximate number of social media users in India, and what proportion of them are under 18 years of age?

Accepted Answer

460 million+, one-third under 18, The article provides the specific data point: 'India’s 460 million-plus social media users, one-third under 18'. The other options are close distractors with incorrect figures.

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