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

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

Answer: C. South Indian Bank

Explanation:
South Indian Bank launched a digitally integrated Loan Against Mutual Funds (LAMF) facility.


16. Which company partnered with GoKwik to enhance checkout optimisation for D2C brands ?

A. Paytm
B. Razorpay
C. PhonePe
D. PayU

Answer: D. PayU

Explanation:
PayU partnered with GoKwik to improve checkout experiences for direct-to-consumer brands .


17. Who became the first woman to head operations of a functioning nuclear power plant in India ?

A. Ritu Karidhal
B. RM Nachammai
C. N. Valarmathi
D. Tessy Thomas

Answer: B. RM Nachammai

Explanation:
RM Nachammai became the first woman to lead operations of a nuclear power plant under Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited.


18. The DART mission , which tested asteroid deflection capability, was conducted by:

A. ESA
B. NASA
C. ISRO
D. JAXA

Answer: B. NASA

Explanation:
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test conducted by NASA demonstrated planetary defence by altering the orbit of asteroid Dimorphos .


19. Which veteran politician passed away recently at the age of 81?

A. Tarun Gogoi
B. Biren Singh Engti
C. Paban Singh Ghatowar
D. Bhubaneswar Kalita

Answer: B. Biren Singh Engti

Explanation:
Biren Singh Engti , a veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister of State , passed away in Assam.

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