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
Month: Current Affairs - March 13, 2026
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