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13 March 2026 Current Affairs MCQ UPSC-SSC-Banking level

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

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