MCQs – Current Affairs (15–16 March)
1. The Supreme Court of India recently allowed withdrawal of artificial life support in which passive euthanasia case?
A. Aruna Shanbaug Case
B. Harish Rana Case
C. Ram Kumar Case
D. Rohit Mehta Case
✅ Answer: B. Harish Rana Case
Explanation:
The Supreme Court permitted withdrawal of life support in the Harish Rana passive euthanasia case , contributing to the evolving legal framework governing end-of-life decisions and patient dignity in India .
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over ₹24,000 crore during his visit to which state?
A. Meghalaya
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Nagaland
✅ Answer: C. Assam
Explanation:
During a two-day visit to Assam , the Prime Minister inaugurated projects related to infrastructure, energy, transportation, and welfare .
3. The event Purple Fest organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan was aimed at promoting the inclusion of which group?
A. Senior citizens
B. Farmers
C. Women entrepreneurs
D. Persons with disabilities
✅ Answer: D. Persons with disabilities
Explanation:
Purple Fest celebrated the achievements and capabilities of Divyangjan and promoted accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment.
4. The Bureau of Indian Standards certified four new steel grades developed by which plant?
A. Rourkela Steel Plant
B. Durgapur Steel Plant
C. Bokaro Steel Plant
D. Bhilai Steel Plant
✅ Answer: C. Bokaro Steel Plant
Explanation:
BIS certified ISC 440 LA, ISC 470 LA, ISC 510 LA, and ISC 550 LA steel grades , developed by Bokaro Steel Plant.
5. Which two institutions signed an agreement to collaborate on space medicine research for India’s human spaceflight missions?
A. DRDO and AIIMS
B. ISRO and DRDO
C. All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Indian Space Research Organisation
D. IIT Delhi and ISRO
✅ Answer: C. AIIMS and ISRO
Explanation:
The partnership focuses on astronaut healthcare, biomedical research, and space medicine for India’s future human spaceflight missions .
6. The 6th Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) was organised by which institution?
A. SEBI
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Ministry of Finance
D. NPCI
✅ Answer: B. Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
RBI organised DPAW from 9–13 March 2026 to promote secure and responsible digital payment practices .
7. RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on which NBFC for regulatory non-compliance?
A. Bajaj
Month: Current Affairs - March 16, 2026
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