MCQs – Current Affairs (13 March)
1. The revised capital cost of the Greenfield connectivity corridor to Noida International Airport approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is:
A. ₹2,850 crore
B. ₹3,630.77 crore
C. ₹4,120 crore
D. ₹5,600 crore
✅ Answer: B. ₹3,630.77 crore
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a revised capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for the greenfield corridor improving connectivity to Noida International Airport .
2. The Jal Jeevan Mission has been extended until which year?
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2028
D. 2030
✅ Answer: C. 2028
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved extending the Jal Jeevan Mission until December 2028 to ensure universal rural tap water supply.
3. Which state approved the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 ?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
✅ Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved the draft Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 aimed at preventing forced or fraudulent religious conversions .
4. The ‘Lake and Air Watch’ initiative was launched by which state government?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Telangana
✅ Answer: B. Gujarat
Explanation:
The Gujarat government launched the “Lake and Air Watch” initiative to monitor urban air quality and lake ecosystems .
5. According to the United States Department of Agriculture , which country became the largest exporter of cotton products to the United States in 2025 ?
A. China
B. Vietnam
C. India
D. Bangladesh
✅ Answer: C. India
Explanation:
India surpassed China to become the largest cotton product exporter to the US , reflecting strong growth in India’s textile industry.
6. The Aadhaar Bug Bounty Program was launched by which organisation?
A. RBI
B. UIDAI
C. NIC
D. MeitY
✅ Answer: B. UIDAI
Explanation:
The Unique Identification Authority of India launched the bug bounty program to enhance cybersecurity in the Aadhaar ecosystem .
7. The Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026 was released by:
A. Finance Commission
B. RBI
C. NITI Aayog
D. Ministry of Finance
✅ Answer: C. NITI Aayog
Explanation:
NITI Aayog released the Fiscal Health Index 2026 to evaluate the fiscal sustainability of Indian states.
8. India’s first microalgae-based PureAir Tower was installed in:
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Ahmedabad
✅ Answer: C. New Delhi
Explanation:
The tower was deployed along the Aerocity corridor in New Delhi to help reduce vehicular pollution using microalgae technology .
9. Who will receive the META Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 ?
A. Naseeruddin Shah
B. Amol Palekar
C. Anupam Kher
D. Om Puri
✅ Answer: B. Amol Palekar
Explanation:
Veteran actor and filmmaker Amol Palekar will be honoured for his contributions to theatre and cinema.
10. The India women’s national hockey team qualified for which major tournament?
A. Olympic Games 2028
B. Asian Games 2026
C. FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026
D. Commonwealth Games 2026
✅ Answer: C. FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026
Explanation:
The India women's national field hockey team qualified for the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 during qualifiers in Hyderabad.
11. Which Indian para-athlete won gold in the men’s high jump T63 category at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix?
A. Mariyappan Thangavelu
B. Shailesh Kumar
C. Sharad Kumar
D. Varun Bhati
✅ Answer: B. Shailesh Kumar
Explanation:
Shailesh Kumar won gold in the men’s high jump T63 category at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi .
12. The RBI issued Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profits Directions, 2026 for:
A. Insurance companies
B. NBFCs
C. Commercial banks
D. Cooperative banks
✅ Answer: C. Commercial banks
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India issued these norms to regulate how commercial banks declare dividends and remit profits .
13. Which regulator set up a high-level expert group to develop technology roadmaps for the securities market ?
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. IRDAI
D. PFRDA
✅ Answer: B. SEBI
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India formed the group to modernize technology infrastructure in financial markets .
14. Which bank launched the ‘bob Women Sapphire Savings Account’ ?
A. SBI
B. Bank of Baroda
C. HDFC Bank
D. Axis Bank
✅ Answer: B. Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda launched this women-focused savings account with financial and lifestyle benefits.
15. The Loan Against Mutual Funds (LAMF) facility was introduced by:
A. ICICI Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. South Indian Bank
D. Kotak Mahindra Bank
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