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
Month: Current Affairs - March 06, 2026
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