MCQs – Current Affairs (14 March)
1. The Supreme Court of India recently clarified that which factor alone cannot determine “creamy layer” status in OBC reservations?
A. Educational qualification
B. Caste status
C. Parental income alone
D. Land ownership
✅ Answer: C. Parental income alone
Explanation:
The Court clarified that parental income cannot be the only criterion for identifying the creamy layer within OBCs; broader socio-economic indicators should also be considered.
2. The Global Conference on the Role of Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 was addressed by:
A. Narendra Modi
B. Jagdeep Dhankhar
C. Droupadi Murmu
D. Smriti Irani
✅ Answer: C. Droupadi Murmu
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the conference highlighting the role of women in agriculture, food security, and rural development .
3. India is planning to launch a semiconductor development fund worth approximately:
A. ₹50,000 crore
B. ₹5 lakh crore
C. ₹1 trillion
D. ₹10 trillion
✅ Answer: C. ₹1 trillion
Explanation:
India is preparing a ₹1 trillion semiconductor fund to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and semiconductor ecosystem development .
4. The 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi was released from which city?
A. Jaipur
B. Guwahati
C. Varanasi
D. Patna
✅ Answer: B. Guwahati
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the installment in Guwahati, Assam , providing direct income support to farmers.
5. The International Rail Coach Expo 2026 was held at which railway manufacturing unit?
A. Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala
B. Modern Coach Factory Raebareli
C. Integral Coach Factory
D. Diesel Locomotive Works
✅ Answer: C. Integral Coach Factory
Explanation:
The expo was held at ICF Chennai , showcasing modern rail coach technology and innovations.
6. Which Indian port became the first to implement Digital Twin technology ?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru Port
B. Paradip Port
C. V. O. Chidambaranar Port
D. Cochin Port
✅ Answer: C. V. O. Chidambaranar Port
Explanation:
The port adopted Digital Twin technology to enable real-time monitoring and predictive management of port operations .
7. The Araku Kouni tribal millet menu initiative was launched by which Chief Minister?
A. Pinarayi Vijayan
B. K. Chandrashekar Rao
C. N. Chandrababu Naidu
D. Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
✅ Answer: C. N. Chandrababu
Month: Current Affairs - March 14, 2026
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