MCQs – Current Affairs (10 March)
1. India has expanded its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) network over the last decade to how many countries?
A. 30
B. 32
C. 38
D. 42
✅ Answer: C. 38
Explanation: India currently has 9 Free Trade Agreements covering 38 countries , helping expand exports, strengthen supply chains, and deepen global trade integration.
2. The “Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” campaign was launched by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
✅ Answer: B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Explanation: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the campaign on International Women’s Day to prevent proxy leadership and empower elected women representatives in local governance.
3. The Cyber Safety Protocol 2026 was introduced by which state government?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Telangana
✅ Answer: B. Kerala
Explanation: The Kerala government introduced Cyber Safety Protocol 2026 to protect students from digital threats and improve online safety in the era of AI-driven education.
4. India’s first Ring Metro corridor was inaugurated in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. Delhi
D. Hyderabad
✅ Answer: C. Delhi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Ring Metro corridor in Delhi , aimed at improving connectivity across the capital’s metro network.
5. Rashmika Mandanna won the Best Actress award at which awards ceremony?
A. National Film Awards
B. Telangana Gaddar Film Awards
C. Filmfare Awards South
D. SIIMA Awards
✅ Answer: B. Telangana Gaddar Film Awards
Explanation: Rashmika Mandanna received Best Actress at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards for her role in the Telugu film The Girlfriend .
6. According to SIPRI, India ranked which position among global arms importers during 2021–2025?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
✅ Answer: B. Second
Explanation: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported that India was the second-largest arms importer globally , accounting for about 8.2% of total imports .
7. Who won the Formula One Australian Grand Prix 2026?
A. Max Verstappen
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. George Russell
D. Charles Leclerc
✅ Answer: C. George Russell
Explanation: George Russell of Mercedes won the opening race of the Formula One 2026 season at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit.
8. Which country did India defeat to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
A. England
B. Australia
C. Pakistan
D. New Zealand
✅ Answer: D. New Zealand
Explanation: India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final held in Ahmedabad.
9. The National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge was launched by which institution?
A. RBI
B. NITI Aayog
C. NABARD
D. SIDBI
✅ Answer: C. NABARD
Explanation: NABARD , with support from the Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors , launched the initiative to improve climate resilience and data-driven climate intelligence in rural areas .
10. Which country became the first in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis?
A. Sweden
B. Denmark
C. Norway
D. Finland
✅ Answer: B. Denmark
Explanation: The World Health Organization certified Denmark as the first EU country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of both HIV and syphilis.
11. Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 is conducted between India and which country?
A. Mauritius
B. Seychelles
C. Madagascar
D. Maldives
✅ Answer: B. Seychelles
Explanation: Exercise LAMITIYE is a joint military exercise between India and Seychelles aimed at strengthening defence cooperation.
12. Who has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) of India?
A. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
B. Lt Gen Manoj Pande
C. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth
D. Lt Gen Ajai Singh
✅ Answer: C. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth
Explanation: The Indian Army announced Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff .
13. Vinay Muralidhar Tonse has been appointed as the CEO of which bank?
A. HDFC Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. Yes Bank
D. ICICI Bank
✅ Answer: C. Yes Bank
Explanation: Vinay Muralidhar Tonse was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Yes Bank .
14. Project KAL, recently unveiled in India, is related to which technology?
A. Hypersonic missile
B. Stealth strike drone
C. Nuclear submarine
D. Ballistic missile defence
✅ Answer: B. Stealth strike drone
Explanation: Project KAL is an indigenous long-range stealth strike drone designed for deep strike operations.
15. India’s first Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant is being developed at which location?
A. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
B. Lakshadweep
C. Gujarat Coast
D. Odisha Coast
✅ Answer: B. Lakshadweep
Explanation: The OTEC plant is
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