Q1. The Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 has been launched by which state government?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C. Rajasthan
Explanation: The policy was introduced by the Rajasthan Government under CM Bhajanlal Sharma to promote industrial growth, attract investment, and create employment.
Q2. The Great Indian Bustard, recently seen in news, is classified under which category by IUCN?
A. Vulnerable
B. Endangered
C. Critically Endangered
D. Near Threatened
Answer: C. Critically Endangered
Explanation: The Great Indian Bustard is one of the most endangered bird species, with very low population numbers, mainly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Q3. A ₹10 lakh penalty was imposed by Indian Railways on which entity?
A. IRDAI
B. Air India
C. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
D. Food Corporation of India
Answer: C. IRCTC
Explanation: The penalty was imposed due to poor food quality complaints on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express.
Q4. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme primarily aims to:
A. Expand railway freight corridors
B. Modernize railway stations
C. Privatize railways
D. Introduce bullet trains
Answer: B. Modernize railway stations
Explanation: The scheme focuses on improving infrastructure and passenger amenities at railway stations across India.
Q5. The PM-SYM scheme is related to:
A. Farmers’ insurance
B. Pension for unorganised workers
C. Health insurance
D. Skill development
Answer: B. Pension for unorganised workers
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan is a voluntary pension scheme for workers in the unorganised sector.
Q6. According to the 2025 World Air Quality Report by IQAir, which city became the most polluted globally?
A. Delhi
B. Kanpur
C. Loni
D. Lahore
Answer: C. Loni
Explanation: Loni (near Ghaziabad, UP) surpassed Delhi as the most polluted city in the report.
Q7. Who received the Para Archer of the Year 2025 award?
A. Deepa Malik
B. Sheetal Devi
C. Avani Lekhara
D. Sumit Antil
Answer: B. Sheetal Devi
Explanation: Sheetal Devi was honoured by World Archery for her outstanding performance.
Q8. Who became the most capped overseas player in IPL history?
A. AB de Villiers
B. Chris Gayle
C. Sunil Narine
D. Kieron Pollard
Answer: C. Sunil Narine
Explanation: Sunil Narine surpassed Kieron Pollard to achieve this record in the Indian Premier League.
Q9. The Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for H1 FY 2026–27 has been set at:
A. ₹1 lakh crore
B. ₹2 lakh crore
C. ₹2.5 lakh crore
D. ₹3 lakh crore
Answer: C. ₹2.5 lakh crore
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India fixes WMA limits to manage temporary mismatches in government finances.
Q10. RBI imposed a ₹3.10 lakh penalty on:
A. Paytm
B. Razorpay
C. Pine Labs Limited
D. PhonePe
Answer: C. Pine Labs Limited
Explanation: The penalty was due to non-compliance with RBI regulatory guidelines.
Q11. Which institution regulates derivatives trading in India?
A. RBI
B. NABARD
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India
D. IRDAI
Answer: C. SEBI
Explanation: SEBI regulates securities and derivatives markets and extended the ban on certain agri-commodities.
Q12. India signed an aviation cooperation agreement with:
A. USA
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. European Union
Answer: D. European Union
Explanation: The agreement aims to enhance industrial aviation production collaboration.
Q13. ‘Prahar’ Light Machine Guns were inducted under which initiative?
A. Digital India
B. Make in India
C. Atmanirbhar Bharat
D. Startup India
Answer: B. Make in India
Explanation: The Indian Army received 2,000 LMGs to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing.
Q14. Who chaired the IGoM meeting on West Asia?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Rajnath Singh
D. S. Jaishankar
Answer: C. Rajnath Singh
Explanation: The Defence Minister chaired the meeting to review geopolitical developments.
Q15. INS Sudarshini is associated with which force?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Air Force
C. Coast Guard
D. Indian Navy
Answer: D. Indian Navy
Explanation: INS Sudarshini is a sail training ship used for naval training and international outreach.
Q16. The SWOT satellite, recently in news, is associated with:
A. Weather forecasting
B. Ocean floor mapping
C. GPS navigation
D. Space tourism
Answer: B. Ocean floor mapping
Explanation: NASA used SWOT data to create a detailed seabed map.
Month: Current Affairs - Mar 31, 2026
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