CURRENT AFFAIRS | MARCH 2026
50 MCQs covering all major current affairs topics from March 2026 — ideal for CLAT GK revision
Practice Quiz — 50 MCQs
This comprehensive practice set covers 50 current affairs MCQs from March 2026, curated from the UPSC Essentials magazine by The Indian Express. Topics span international relations, polity, economy, defence, science & technology, environment, history, and governance — all critical for the CLAT GK section. Attempt all questions, then check the detailed answer key below.
– Attempt all 50 questions in one sitting (45-50 minutes recommended)
– Mark your answers on a sheet before checking the answer key
– Score yourself: 40+ = Excellent | 30-39 = Good | 20-29 = Needs Improvement | Below 20 = Revise thoroughly
Questions 1-25
Q1. The Delhi Declaration, signed during the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting, focuses on:
(a) Formal India-Arab security alliance
(b) Preferential trade agreement
(c) Common currency framework
(d) Sovereignty/territorial integrity of Sudan, Somalia, Libya
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
Bond / G-Sec / T-Bills matching — how many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q3. The 1837 Serengsia Battle was:
(a) Ho Adivasis vs British
(b) Santhal revolt
(c) Peasant uprising related to indigo cultivation
(d) Princely revolt against the East India Company
Q4. With reference to India-Russia energy trade, consider the following statements — which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q5. With reference to GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q6. With reference to T-cells, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q7. India has won the ICC U-19 World Cup in the years 2008, 2018, 2024 and 2026. Which of these are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Q8. The START I and START II treaties on nuclear arms reduction were signed between:
(a) Russia and India
(b) Russia and Germany
(c) India and US
(d) US and Russia
Q9. With reference to Project Cheetah, how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q10. With reference to India’s agricultural exports to the US, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q11. Consider the following space missions: Chang’e, Artemis II, Artemis I, Apollo 11, Gaganyaan. Which of these are/were manned missions?
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 4 and 5 only
Q12. With reference to CTF 154, how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q13. With reference to the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q14. With reference to the PM CARES Fund, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
Q15. With reference to Government Securities (G-Sec), how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q16. Under the electoral roll revision process, a person aggrieved by the Summary Revision (SIR) can appeal to:
(a) Booth Level Officer
(b) Chief Electoral Officer
(c) ECINET
(d) District Election Officer
Q17. RBI addresses underlying price pressure through interest rates. This concept is known as:
(a) Core Inflation
(b) Headline Inflation
(c) Stagflation
(d) Disinflation
Q18. Which country has completed 60 years of diplomatic relations with India and is its largest source of FDI?
(a) Indonesia
(b) South Korea
(c) Malaysia
(d) Singapore
Q19. With reference to the Aravalli mountain range, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Q20. With reference to Vande Mataram, how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q21. The AI Summit theme was derived from which Sanskrit phrase?
(a) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
(b) Sarvajana Hitaya Sarvajana Sukhaya
(c) Pratityasamutpada
(d) Nishkama Karma
Q22. India’s National Biobank focuses on which disease?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3
Q23. India’s first underwater tunnel connects:
(a) Mumbai–Thane
(b) Kochi–Willingdon Island
(c) Vizag–Bhogapuram
(d) None of the above
Q24. The Tulbul Navigation Project is on which river?
(a) Jhelum
(b) Chenab
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 3 and 4
Q25. With reference to Article 94 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Questions 26-50
Q26. With reference to rare-earth permanent magnets (REPM), which states are the leading producers?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4
Q27. Under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), nationality is granted to persecuted minorities from which countries?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q28. With reference to the World Gold Council, how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Three
(d) All four
Q29. The Strait of Hormuz lies between:
(a) Oman and Iran
(b) Saudi Arabia and Iraq
(c) UAE and Qatar
(d) Kuwait and Bahrain
Q30. Which of the following are considered air purifier plants?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q31. With reference to CCPA (Central Consumer Protection Authority) notices, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q32. With reference to the Vibrant Villages Programme, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q33. Bharat-VISTAAR is:
(a) A satellite navigation system
(b) An AI-powered multilingual agricultural tool
(c) A digital payment platform
(d) A defence communication network
Q34. With reference to Galathea Bay, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q35. With reference to Pax Silica, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q36. With reference to the League of Arab States, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q37. With reference to the Camel Passport initiative, how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Three
(d) None
Q38. With reference to the Oort Cloud, how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Three
(d) All four
Q39. The HiRISE camera is onboard which spacecraft?
(a) NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)
(b) ISRO’s Mangalyaan
(c) ESA’s Mars Express
(d) China’s Tianwen-1
Q40. Which of the following Mountain Railways are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q41. With reference to the National Land Survey of Ladakh (NLST), which of the following are reasons for its establishment?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 5
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Q42. With reference to ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds), how many of the following statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q43. The NUDGE campaign by the government is related to:
(a) Behavioural economics for tax compliance
(b) Digital payments promotion
(c) Household savings
(d) Responsible borrowing
Q44. With reference to the Vijayanagar Empire, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q45. The Undavalli Caves are associated with which dynasty?
(a) Solanki
(b) Vishnukundina
(c) Karkota
(d) Utpala
Q46. The Right to Recall refers to:
(a) Voters can de-elect their representative before the term ends
(b) Legislature can dissolve the assembly
(c) Governor can remove an MLA
(d) Impeachment via referendum
Q47. Elections to Parliament and State Legislatures are dealt with in which Part of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Part XV
(b) Part VIII
(c) Part XIV
(d) Part XII
Q48. With reference to the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), consider the following statements:
1. It is a centrally-sponsored scheme for urban infrastructure reform.
2. It incentivises cities to implement property tax and land monetisation reforms.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q49. With reference to India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiatives, consider the following statements:
1. India Stack includes Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker.
2. India has offered DPI frameworks to G20 nations for adoption.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q50. With reference to the National Green Hydrogen Mission, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to make India a global hub for production and export of green hydrogen.
2. The mission targets 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer Key with Explanations
40+/50 = Excellent — CLAT GK ready
30-39/50 = Good — Focus on weak areas
20-29/50 = Needs work — Revise current affairs daily
Below 20 = Start a structured daily CA routine immediately
| Q | Ans | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (d) | The Delhi Declaration emphasises sovereignty and territorial integrity of conflict-affected nations — Sudan, Somalia, Libya. |
| 2 | (a) | Only one pair is correctly matched among the Bond/G-Sec/T-Bills categories. |
| 3 | (a) | The 1837 Serengsia Battle was fought by the Ho Adivasis against British colonial forces in Singhbhum region. |
| 4 | (c) | Both statements about India-Russia energy trade are correct — India is a major buyer of discounted Russian crude. |
| 5 | (a) | Only one statement about GPUs is correct. GPUs are critical for AI training and parallel processing. |
| 6 | (c) | Statements 2 and 3 about T-cells are correct. T-cells are critical components of adaptive immunity. |
| 7 | (d) | India won U-19 World Cup in 2008, 2018, and 2026. The 2024 edition was won by Australia. |
| 8 | (d) | START I (1991) and START II (1993) were bilateral nuclear arms reduction treaties between the US and Russia/USSR. |
| 9 | (b) | Two statements about Project Cheetah are correct. The project reintroduced cheetahs from Namibia/South Africa to Kuno National Park, MP. |
| 10 | (b) | Only statement 2 is correct regarding India’s agricultural export composition to the US. |
| 11 | (c) | Apollo 11 (1969, manned), Artemis II (planned manned). Chang’e = robotic, Artemis I = uncrewed test, Gaganyaan = Earth orbit only. |
| 12 | (a) | Only one statement about CTF 154 (Combined Task Force) is correct. |
| 13 | (b) | Two statements about the Defence Acquisition Council are correct. DAC is chaired by the Defence Minister. |
| 14 | (d) | Statements 1 and 2 about PM CARES Fund are correct. It is chaired by the PM and is not audited by CAG. |
| 15 | (b) | Two statements about Government Securities are correct. G-Secs are issued by RBI on behalf of the government. |
| 16 | (b) | Under electoral roll SIR process, an aggrieved person appeals to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). |
| 17 | (a) | Core Inflation excludes volatile food and fuel prices, reflecting underlying price pressure that RBI targets via interest rates. |
| 18 | (d) | Singapore completed 60 years of diplomatic relations with India and is its largest FDI source. |
| 19 | (c) | Statements 2 and 3 about the Aravallis are correct. They are among the oldest fold mountains in the world. |
| 20 | (b) | Two statements about Vande Mataram are correct. It was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the novel Anandamath. |
| 21 | (b) | The AI Summit theme came from Sarvajana Hitaya Sarvajana Sukhaya — “for the benefit and happiness of all.” |
| 22 | (c) | The National Biobank focuses on disease category 3 only. |
| 23 | (d) | None of the above — India’s first underwater tunnel connects Gohpur to Numaligarh in Assam under the Brahmaputra. |
| 24 | (a) | The Tulbul Navigation Project (Wullar Barrage) is on the River Jhelum in J&K — a contentious issue under the Indus Waters Treaty. |
| 25 | (d) | All three statements about Article 94 (vacation of Speaker/Deputy Speaker office) are correct. |
| 26 | (a) | Only statements 1 and 2 about rare-earth REPM producing states are correct. |
| 27 | (d) | CAA covers persecuted minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh (countries 1, 2, and 3). |
| 28 | (a) | Only one statement about the World Gold Council is correct. WGC is headquartered in London. |
| 29 | (a) | The Strait of Hormuz lies between Oman and Iran — about 20% of global oil transits through it. |
| 30 | (d) | All four plants listed (1, 2, 3, and 4) are recognised air purifier plants. |
| 31 | (d) | All three statements about CCPA notices are correct. CCPA was established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. |
| 32 | (a) | Only statement 1 about the Vibrant Villages Programme is correct. It targets border villages for infrastructure development. |
| 33 | (b) | Bharat-VISTAAR is an AI-powered multilingual tool for agriculture — providing crop advisory in local languages. |
| 34 | (c) | Both statements about Galathea Bay (Great Nicobar Island) are correct — it is a nesting site for leatherback turtles. |
| 35 | (c) | Both statements about Pax Silica are correct. |
| 36 | (d) | All three statements about the League of Arab States (founded 1945, HQ Cairo, 22 members) are correct. |
| 37 | (b) | Two statements about the Camel Passport initiative (Rajasthan) are correct. It aims to track and conserve camels. |
| 38 | (b) | Two statements about the Oort Cloud are correct. It is a hypothetical spherical shell of icy objects beyond the Kuiper Belt. |
| 39 | (a) | HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) is onboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). |
| 40 | (b) | Three Mountain Railways — Darjeeling (1999), Nilgiri (2005), Kalka-Shimla (2008) — are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
| 41 | (b) | Reasons 1, 2 and 3 for the National Land Survey of Ladakh are correct. |
| 42 | (a) | Only one statement about ETFs is correct. ETFs trade on stock exchanges like shares and track an index. |
| 43 | (a) | The NUDGE campaign uses behavioural economics principles to improve tax compliance. |
| 44 | (d) | All three statements about the Vijayanagar Empire (1336-1646) are correct — founded by Harihara and Bukka Raya I. |
| 45 | (b) | The Undavalli Caves (Andhra Pradesh) are associated with the Vishnukundina dynasty (5th-6th century CE). |
| 46 | (a) | Right to Recall allows voters to de-elect their representative before the term ends through a special vote. |
| 47 | (a) | Part XV (Articles 324-329) of the Constitution deals with elections to Parliament and State Legislatures. |
| 48 | (c) | Both statements about the Urban Challenge Fund are correct — it incentivises property tax reform and land monetisation. |
| 49 | (c) | Both statements about India’s DPI are correct — India Stack (Aadhaar + UPI + DigiLocker) has been offered to G20 nations. |
| 50 | (c) | Both statements about the National Green Hydrogen Mission are correct — target of 5 MMT by 2030 to make India a global hub. |
S — START Treaties, Strait of Hormuz, Singapore FDI
P — PM CARES, Project Cheetah, Part XV Elections
A — Article 94, Aravallis, AI Summit theme
C — CAA, Core Inflation, CCPA, CTF 154
E — ETFs, Electoral Roll (CEO appeal)
D — Delhi Declaration, DAC, DPI, Digital Hydrogen
Source: UPSC Essentials, The Indian Express — March 2026
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