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

A. Golden Globes
B. BAFTA
C. Cannes Awards
D. Oscars

Answer: D. Oscars

Explanation:
The Oscars are among the most prestigious awards in global cinema .


9. India’s performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 included how many medals?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Answer: C. 5

Explanation:
India won 1 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal , indicating strong emerging talent.


10. The National Stock Exchange of India launched which new commodity derivative?

A. Silver ETF
B. Gold Bond
C. Gold 10 Grams Futures Contract
D. Platinum Futures

Answer: C. Gold 10 Grams Futures Contract

Explanation:
The contract enhances commodity derivatives trading options for investors .


11. Who was appointed as Whole-Time Member of Securities and Exchange Board of India?

A. Ajay Tyagi
B. Madhabi Puri Buch
C. Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty
D. Uday Kotak

Answer: C. K.V. Ramana Murty

Explanation:
The ACC approved his appointment to strengthen regulatory oversight of capital markets .


12. Jose Antonio Kast became the President of which country?

A. Peru
B. Argentina
C. Chile
D. Brazil

Answer: C. Chile

Explanation:
He became the 38th President of Chile after winning the 2025 election.


13. Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 is primarily focused on:

A. Cyber warfare
B. Anti-submarine warfare
C. Air defence
D. Space warfare

Answer: B. Anti-submarine warfare

Explanation:
It is a US-led multinational ASW exercise held in Guam , involving the Indian Navy.


14. IRNSS-1F stopped functioning due to:

A. Fuel depletion
B. Solar panel failure
C. Atomic clock failure
D. Signal interference

Answer: C. Atomic clock failure

Explanation:
The satellite completed its 10-year design life after failure of its atomic clock , affecting navigation services.


15. The CE20 cryogenic engine test was conducted by which organisation?

A. DRDO
B. HAL
C. Indian Space Research Organisation
D. BARC

Answer: C. ISRO

Explanation:
ISRO conducted a sea-level hot test of the CE20 engine , crucial for heavy-lift launch vehicles.

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