12 March 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

✅ Answer: B. Mizo

Explanation:
The Mizoram Legislative Assembly requested the inclusion of the Mizo language in the Eighth Schedule , which lists India’s officially recognized languages.

15. India recently sent 1,000 metric tons of rice as humanitarian assistance to which country?

A. Kenya
B. Malawi
C. Tanzania
D. Ethiopia

✅ Answer: B. Malawi

Explanation:
India sent rice to Malawi to help address food shortages caused by severe drought conditions .

16. India’s cheetah population reached 53 individuals after the birth of cubs at which national park?

A. Gir National Park
B. Kuno National Park
C. Bandhavgarh National Park
D. Satpura National Park

✅ Answer: B. Kuno National Park

Explanation:
The cheetah population increased after Namibian cheetah Jwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh .

17. Which Bollywood actor entered the Hurun Global Rich List 2026 with a net worth of about USD 1.3 billion ?

A. Salman Khan
B. Shah Rukh Khan
C. Aamir Khan
D. Akshay Kumar

✅ Answer: B. Shah Rukh Khan

Explanation:
Shah Rukh Khan made his debut on the Hurun Global Rich List 2026 , highlighting the global financial success of India’s entertainment industry.

18. The BCCI announced a ₹131 crore reward for Team India after winning which tournament?

A. ICC ODI World Cup 2025
B. ICC Champions Trophy 2025
C. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
D. Asia Cup 2026

✅ Answer: C. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Explanation:
The BCCI rewarded the Indian team ₹131 crore after winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 .

19. National No Smoking Day is observed annually on:

A. First Wednesday of March
B. Second Wednesday of March
C. Third Wednesday of March
D. Fourth Wednesday of March

✅ Answer: B. Second Wednesday of March

Explanation:
National No Smoking Day is observed every second Wednesday of March to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco.