MCQ 1 – Global Health
Q1. According to the World Obesity Atlas 2026 , India ranks at which position globally in childhood obesity?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
✅ Answer: B) Second
Explanation:
The World Obesity Federation’s World Obesity Atlas 2026 reports that India ranks second globally in childhood obesity , behind China , highlighting growing public health concerns.
MCQ 2 – Skill Development
Q2. The Saksham Skill Census , launched to map workforce skills and employment potential, is an initiative of which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Telangana
✅ Answer: B) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Saksham Skill Census was launched in Mumbai by Maharashtra to identify skill gaps, map workforce capabilities, and support employment planning.
MCQ 3 – Electric Mobility Technology
Q3. The 30-kW Wide Band Gap-based Integrated Drive System for electric vehicles was unveiled at:
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Madras
D) IISc Bengaluru
✅ Answer: C) IIT Madras
Explanation:
The indigenously developed Wide Band Gap integrated drive system was launched at IIT Madras to enhance efficiency in electric vehicle power electronics.
MCQ 4 – International Cooperation
Q4. NITI Aayog signed an agreement for Phase II of SDG cooperation with which international agency?
A) Asian Development Bank
B) World Bank
C) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
D) UNDP
✅ Answer: C) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Explanation:
NITI Aayog and JICA are collaborating to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through policy research, capacity building, and knowledge sharing.
MCQ 5 – Agriculture Reform
Q5. The New Seed Act 2026 and Revised Pesticide Act 2026 aim to improve which sector?
A) Fisheries sector
B) Agricultural input regulation
C) Food processing industry
D) Agricultural exports
✅ Answer: B) Agricultural input regulation
Explanation:
These legislative reforms focus on improving seed quality regulation and modernizing pesticide management , ensuring better crop productivity and farm safety.
MCQ 6 – Sports Recognition
Q6. The Indian women’s cricket team has been nominated for which global award following their World Cup victory?
A) Laureus World Team of the Year Award
B) ICC Spirit of Cricket Award
C) BBC Sports Team of the Year
D) Olympic Fair Play Award
✅ Answer: A) Laureus World Team of the Year Award
Explanation:
The Laureus Awards recognise outstanding global sporting achievements. India’s women’s team was nominated after winning the ICC Women’s World Cup .
MCQ 7 – Social Impact Recognition
Q7. Safeena Husain, included in the TIME Women of the Year list , is the founder of which NGO?
A) Pratham
B) Educate Girls
C) Teach For India
D) Room to Read
✅ Answer: B) Educate Girls
Explanation:
Safeena Husain founded Educate Girls , an NGO working to improve girls’ education and gender equality in rural India.
MCQ 8 – Renewable Energy Cooperation
Q8. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) partnered with which institution to strengthen renewable energy research?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Delhi
C) IISER Pune
D) TERI
✅ Answer: B) IIT Delhi
Explanation:
The ISA–IIT Delhi Framework for Action aims to enhance renewable energy research, capacity building, and cooperation among ISA member countries.
MCQ 9 – Financial Investment
Q9. The Asian Development Bank plans to provide how much financing to India in 2026?
A) $800 million
B) $1.2 billion
C) $2 billion
D) $3.5 billion
✅ Answer: B) $1.2 billion
Explanation:
ADB announced plans to provide $1.2 billion in loans to India , mainly for climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure projects .
MCQ 10 – Pension Fund Investment
Q10. EPFO plans to become a strategic investor in the Infrastructure Investment Trust promoted by which organisation?
A) National Highways Authority of India
B) Power Grid Corporation
C) Indian Railways Finance Corporation
D) National Housing Bank
✅ Answer: A) National Highways Authority of India
Explanation:
EPFO plans to invest in the InvIT promoted by NHAI , which helps raise funds for highway infrastructure projects.
MCQ 11 – Competition Regulation
Q11. The Competition Commission of India approved an investment in Balaji Wafers Pvt. Ltd. by:
A) Blackstone
B) Temasek Holdings
C) General Atlantic Singapore
D) SoftBank
✅ Answer: C) General Atlantic Singapore
Explanation:
CCI approved General Atlantic Singapore’s investment in Balaji Wafers , one of India’s largest snack manufacturing companies.
MCQ 12 – Environmental Law Reform
Q12. Which country recently legalised alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation) as an alternative to traditional cremation?
A) Canada
B) Scotland
C) Australia
D) New Zealand
✅ Answer: B) Scotland
Explanation:
Scotland became the first nation in the UK to
Month: Current Affairs - Mar 06, 2026
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