Current Affairs 24 March, 2026 Quiz
Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-10)
1. On 23 March 2026, which country announced a five-day postponement of strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure citing “productive talks”?
A) Israel
B) United States
C) Russia
D) Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: U.S. President Donald Trump announced the pause; India is closely monitoring developments (MEA statement, 24 March 2026).
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of which high-level body on 23-24 March 2026 to review India’s preparedness amid the West Asia conflict?
A) Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
B) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
C) National Security Advisory Board
D) Empowered Group of Ministers on Energy
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: CCS meeting focused on energy security, petroleum, power, and fertiliser supply amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
3. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on 23 March 2026, stressed greater cooperation with Russia in which multilateral forums amid the evolving multipolar order and Gulf crisis?
A) QUAD and AUKUS
B) BRICS, SCO, G20 and UN
C) G7 and NATO
D) BIMSTEC and SAARC
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Jaishankar highlighted bilateral and multilateral ties through BRICS, SCO, G20 and UN.
4. India is closely monitoring the U.S. decision to pause attacks on which specific Iranian infrastructure?
A) Nuclear enrichment facilities
B) Ballistic missile sites
C) Power plants and energy infrastructure
D) Oil export terminals in the Gulf
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Trump’s 5-day pause specifically targeted power and energy infrastructure (reported 24 March).
5. The ongoing West Asia conflict has led to restoration of full rates/caps under which export promotion scheme to help exporters facing logistics disruptions?
A) MEIS
B) RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products)
C) SEIS
D) TReDS
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: RoDTEP rates were restored in view of the West Asia crisis (Insights on India, 24 March 2026).
6. Net FDI into India turned negative for the fifth straight month in January 2026 primarily due to:
A) Rise in greenfield investments
B) Reduction in repatriation of profits
C) Increase in equity inflows from the US
D) Outflows exceeding inflows by $1.4 billion
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Outflows exceeded inflows by $1.4 billion (The Hindu, 24 March 2026).
7. Which strategic asset’s Phase-I sites (Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru, Padur) were highlighted in discussions on India’s energy security amid the West Asia crisis?
A) National Gas Grid
B) National Solar Mission parks
C) Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR)
D) Ultra Mega Power Projects
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: SPR covers ~9.5 days of requirement; managed by ISPRL.
8. On 24 March 2026, a Bill to amend the transgender rights law (removing self-perceived gender identity clause) was listed for consideration and passing in:
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Both Houses simultaneously
D) Joint Session
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Union government Bill listed in Lok Sabha (The Hindu Morning Digest, 24 March).
9. The Centre is likely to amend which Act in the ongoing Parliament session (as per reports of 24 March 2026)?
A) Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
B) Citizenship Amendment Act
C) Prevention of Money Laundering Act
D) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: FCRA amendment expected (The Hindu, 24 March 2026).
10. Shrapnel from an Iranian ballistic missile injured civilians in which Israeli region on/around 24 March 2026?
A) Galilee
B) Golan Heights
C) Negev
D) Tel Aviv
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Reported in current events summary, 24 March 2026.
Indian Polity & Governance – (Questions 11-20)
11. The government is holding consultations for early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, by using delimitation based on which Census to enable reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections?
A) 2021 Census
B) 2011 Census
C) 2031 Census
D) 2001 Census
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Centre mulling 2011 Census-based delimitation for early rollout (The Hindu, 24 March 2026).
12. In the Sattankulam father-son custodial deaths case (2020), on 23 March 2026, how many accused policemen were convicted by the Madurai court?
A) 5
B) 7
C) All nine
D) 3
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: All nine policemen convicted nearly six years after the incident.
13. A row erupted in Kerala on the last day of nomination filing (23 March 2026) for Assembly elections due to:
A) BJP seal on an old ECI letter
B) Congress candidate disqualification
C) CPI(M) poll symbol dispute
D) EC postponement of polls
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Presence of BJP Kerala unit seal on 2019 ECI letter sparked controversy.
14. Jammu University’s proposal to drop names of Jinnah, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, and Mohammad Iqbal from PG syllabus was opposed by:
A) BJP and RSS
B) National Conference and PDP
C) Congress and AAP
D) AIMIM
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: NC and PDP strongly opposed the move (24 March reports).
15. Rahul Gandhi, on 23 March 2026, criticised the use of the term ‘vanvasi’ for tribal communities and reiterated the demand for:
A) Uniform Civil Code
B) Caste Census
C) One Nation One Election
D) National Population Register
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: He termed ‘vanvasi’ as diluting tribal rights over land and resources.
16. The Supreme Court on 23 March 2026 granted the Centre four weeks to respond to a petition concerning:
A) Women’s Reservation delimitation
B) FCRA amendments
C) Arbitrary airfare hikes and cancellations
D) Transgender rights Bill
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: SC noted the government is handling “bigger problems” (West Asia fallout).
17. In the ADAG bank fraud case, the Supreme Court observed that CBI and ED had shown “reluctance” in the past and directed a:
A) Fresh FIR
B) Transfer to state police
C) Closure of the case
D) Fair, transparent and credible probe
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: SC emphasised public must be convinced of independent probe.
18. The Election Commission published the first supplementary voters’ list following Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in which state on 24 March 2026?
A) Bihar
B) West Bengal
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: First supplementary list after SIR in West Bengal.
19. On 24 March 2026, the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education announced results for which classes?
A) Only Class 12
B) Only Class 10
C) Classes 5, 8 and 10
D) Classes 10 and 12
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Results declared on 24 March 2026 for over 26 lakh students.
20. The Supreme Court endorsed the Madras High Court’s view and asked PMK founder S. Ramadoss to approach the Civil Court in a dispute concerning:
A) Party symbol
B) Women’s Reservation seats
C) FCRA licence
D) Transgender rights
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Party symbol dispute with his son’s faction.
Sports – (Questions 21-22)
21. Ahead of IPL 2026, which IPL franchise was sold for a record $1.63 billion (? ?15,000 crore) to a US-based consortium led by Kal Somani on 24 March 2026?
A) Chennai Super Kings
B) Rajasthan Royals
C) Mumbai Indians
D) Kolkata Knight Riders
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Rajasthan Royals became the costliest IPL franchise ever; backers include Walmart’s Rob Walton and Detroit Lions owners.
22. The Rajasthan Royals sale makes it the first IPL team to cross the $1 billion valuation mark. The deal is expected to be completed:
A) Before IPL 2026 opener
B) After IPL 2026 final
C) Mid-season 2026
D) In 2027
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Consortium to take over ahead of IPL 2026 season.
Health, Environment & Other Current Affairs – (Questions 23-30)
23. World TB Day is observed every year on:
A) 24 March
B) 1 December
C) 7 April
D) 5 June
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: 24 March 2026 theme: “Yes! We can End TB!”; President Murmu and Health Minister Nadda addressed national events.
24. Under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, India has achieved what reduction in TB incidence since 2015 (as highlighted on World TB Day 2026)?
A) 10%
B) 21% (nearly twice the global rate)
C) 35%
D) 15%
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: 21% incidence reduction and 25% mortality decline.
25. 2026 has been declared by the UN as:
A) International Year of the Woman Farmer
B) International Year of Millets
C) International Year of Quantum Science
D) International Year of Peace
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: India hosted Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems; women constitute 48% of self-employed farmers.
26. The Jal Seva Aankalan Framework, operationalised under Jal Jeevan Mission, involves assessment by:
A) Central Ground Water Board
B) NITI Aayog alone
C) Village Water & Sanitation Committee and Gram Sabha
D) Ministry of Jal Shakti only
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Community-led digital reporting on JJM-IMIS dashboard.
27. Which open-source standard (launched early 2026 in India) links AI models to government data portals like e-Sankhyiki to reduce hallucinations?
A) Digital India AI Framework
B) Bharat AI Stack
C) India Stack 2.0
D) Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Client-server architecture for real-time data integration.
28. Chokramudi Hills in Kerala’s Munnar (Western Ghats) is a habitat for which endangered species?
A) Lion-tailed macaque
B) Nilgiri tahr
C) Great Indian Bustard
D) Asiatic lion
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Shola-grassland ecosystem; also Neelakurinji blooms.
29. The Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project has drawn UNESCO advice regarding adherence to World Heritage norms because Aghanashini is a:
A) East-flowing river
B) Tributary of Ganga
C) Pristine, undammed west-flowing river in Karnataka
D) Inter-state river of North India
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: UNESCO World Heritage site concerns raised on 24 March reports.
30. On 24 March 2026, the Union Finance Minister launched ‘PRARAMBH 2026’, a nationwide awareness campaign on:
A) New Income Tax rules effective from 1 April 2026
B) Women’s Reservation Act
C) Ethanol blending targets
D) RoDTEP scheme
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat – focused on new IT Act provisions.