Current Affairs 30 March, 2026 Quiz
Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1-8)
Q1. Which strait is currently in focus due to escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, known as the “Gate of Tears” and linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean?
A) Strait of Hormuz
B) Bab el-Mandeb Strait
C) Malacca Strait
D) Bering Strait
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The Bab el-Mandeb Strait’s strategic importance has increased amid West Asia tensions, affecting global shipping and energy routes to India.
Q2. In the context of the West Asia crisis, what did Prime Minister Narendra Modi state on 30 March 2026?
A) India supports military action against Iran
B) India will mediate between US and Iran
C) “Challenging times” for the region
D) Complete withdrawal of Indian assets from the region
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: PM highlighted “challenging times” amid the ongoing West Asia crisis involving Iran-US tensions.
Q3. India is coordinating with BRICS nations primarily for what purpose amid disruptions in West Asia?
A) Joint military exercises
B) Ensuring energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz
C) Establishing a new trade bloc
D) Cultural exchange programs
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: BRICS coordination focuses on securing energy supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict-related disruptions.
Q4. The UN launched a task force on 30 March 2026 to safeguard trade in which critical maritime chokepoint affected by West Asia conflict?
A) Suez Canal
B) Panama Canal
C) Strait of Hormuz
D) Kiel Canal
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The UN task force (led by UNOPS) addresses disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz for humanitarian and trade needs.
Q5. The Indian Navy hosted the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 on 30 March 2026 at which location, focusing on non-traditional maritime security threats?
A) Mumbai
B) Kochi (Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command)
C) Visakhapatnam
D) Port Blair
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Hosted in Kochi to enhance coordination among Indian Ocean littoral states under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).
Q6. According to recent reports, LNG cargoes originally Europe-bound are now diverting to which regions due to West Asia war?
A) Asia and India
B) Only Africa
C) South America
D) Australia exclusively
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Conflict has redirected LNG shipments toward Asia/India, impacting global energy markets.
Q7. Iranians issued a warning on 30 March 2026 against what potential US action in the ongoing tensions?
A) Naval blockade
B) Ground invasion
C) Cyber attacks
D) Diplomatic isolation
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Iran warned the US against any ground invasion plans amid escalating rhetoric.
Q8. The FATF report on 30 March 2026 specifically highlighted India’s actions against what?
A) Terror financing networks
B) Human trafficking rings
C) Narcotics trafficking
D) Fraudulent entities
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: The report commended India’s measures against fraudulent entities (GS3 Internal Security).
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 9-16)
Q9. The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 was introduced in Rajya Sabha on 30 March 2026. It primarily aims to:
A) Reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs
B) Abolish Group ‘A’ officer recruitment
C) Institutionalize IPS leadership with specific quotas
D) Merge all CAPFs into one force
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The Bill governs recruitment, promotion, and service conditions while mandating IPS deputation for unified command and national security (GS2 Polity).
Q10. Despite Centre’s assurance of continuity until the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act is implemented, what issue persisted with MGNREGS workers on 30 March 2026?
A) Wage hike denial
B) Workers denied work for 87+ days in some states (e.g., Bihar protest)
C) Scheme abolition
D) Digital payment failure only
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Ground-level denial of work reported despite assurances (GS2 Governance).
Q11. On 30 March 2026, NCLAT upheld NCLT’s powers in insolvency cases regarding:
A) Merger approvals
B) Foreign creditor rights
C) Bankruptcy liquidation timelines only
D) Defreezing of demat accounts
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Dismissed BSE appeals; ensures efficient corporate dispute resolution.
Q12. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas allowed distribution of Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) under PDS in how many States/UTs including Delhi and Gujarat?
A) 10
B) All 28 States
C) 21
D) Only North-Eastern States
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Highly refined, low-sulphur SKO for cooking/lighting in rural areas (GS3 Economy/Environment).
Q13. Meghalaya became the 12th state to sign an MoU under which scheme’s reforms on 29-30 March 2026?
A) PM-KUSUM
B) Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0
C) PM E-DRIVE
D) Skill India
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Focus on decentralization, Gram Panchayat empowerment, and water conservation.
Q14. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti assumed charge as Chairperson of which constitutional body on 30 March 2026?
A) NCBC (National Commission for Backward Classes)
B) NCST
C) NHRC
D) NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Succeeded Hansraj Gangaram Ahir.
Q15. The Centre may add battery storage under the revamped version of which scheme (mentioned in 30 March 2026 reports)?
A) PM-KUSUM 2.0
B) PM E-DRIVE
C) JJM
D) SAGARMALA
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: To support solar energy storage (GS3 Environment).
Q16. Delhi Government signed an MoU with Prasar Bharati to develop the capital as what hub?
A) Startup
B) Integrated film, TV, and AVGC (media) hub
C) Green energy
D) Sports excellence
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Includes studios, skill development during International Film Festival Delhi.
Sports (Questions 17-19)
Q17. In IPL 2026 (RR vs CSK match around 30 March), who became the youngest player to rewrite history with a record-breaking half-century?
A) MS Dhoni
B) Samson
C) Jadeja
D) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals player achieved the feat.
Q18. MS Dhoni is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026 due to:
A) Suspension
B) Calf strain rehabilitation
C) Contract dispute
D) International duty
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Injury-related absence confirmed.
Q19. On 27 March 2026 (recent award), who received the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award at Hockey India Annual Awards?
A) Navneet Kaur
B) Hardik Singh
C) Zafar Iqbal
D) Prince Deep Singh
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Rs 25 lakh award; Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh named Players of the Year.
Environment, Science & Technology (Questions 20-24)
Q20. A new study on 30 March 2026 estimated India’s jungle cat (Felis chaus) population at:
A) 10,000–20,000
B) Less than 5,000
C) 1.57 lakh to 4.59 lakh
D) Over 10 lakh
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Schedule II species; needs habitats outside protected areas (GS3 Environment).
Q21. India’s first hydrogen-powered trainset completed successful oscillation trials (20 km at 70 kmph) and will operate between:
A) Delhi-Chandigarh
B) Jind and Sonipat (Haryana)
C) Mumbai-Pune
D) Chennai-Bengaluru
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Manufactured by ICF Chennai; RDSO trials (Green initiative).
Q22. A Great Indian Bustard chick was born in Gujarat’s Kutch after a decade via:
A) Natural breeding only
B) Operation Egg Transfer (inter-state from Rajasthan)
C) Cloning
D) Captive release without intervention
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Critically Endangered species; Wildlife Institute of India support (GS3 Environment).
Q23. IVRI (Bareilly) produced five Sahiwal calves using which assisted reproductive technology on 30 March 2026 reports?
A) OPU–IVF–ET (Ovum Pick-Up, In Vitro Fertilization, Embryo Transfer)
B) Traditional AI only
C) Gene editing
D) Surrogacy without IVF
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: 47% blastocyst rate for livestock genetic improvement.
Q24. Scientists highlighted persistence of exRNA (extracellular RNA) in disinfected drinking water from:
A) Viruses only
B) Protozoa
C) Fungi
D) Bacteria
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Implications for health diagnostics and water safety (GS3 S&T).
Arts, Education, Literature & Other Current Affairs (Questions 25-30)
Q25. ASI began fresh excavation at Bihar’s Balirajgarh site (Madhubani district) to explore ancient history of which kingdom?
A) Mauryan
B) Videha/Mithila (linked to King Bali)
C) Gupta only
D) Chola
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Artifacts from multiple periods; declared national importance in 1938.
Q26. PM Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary (30 March 2026). He founded which organization in London in 1905?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Muslim League
C) Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS) / India House
D) Ghadar Party
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Promoted self-rule; published Indian Sociologist.
Q27. DPIIT signed MoUs with KRAFTON India and Repos Energy to boost startups in:
A) Digital entertainment/gaming (KRAFTON) and fuel-tech/deep-tech (Repos)
B) Only agriculture
C) Space technology
D) Textiles only
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Innovation, hackathons, and market access support.
Q28. India and EU signed a working arrangement in industrial aviation production between DGCA and:
A) FAA (USA)
B) EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)
C) ICAO only
D) Boeing
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Facilitates manufacturing (e.g., Airbus Helicopters in Bengaluru).
Q29. MoD signed contracts worth Rs 858 crore on 29-30 March 2026, including Tunguska Air Defence systems with:
A) USA only
B) France
C) Israel
D) Russia (JSC Rosoboronexport) and USA (Boeing for P-8I DLI)
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Plus DAC AoN for Rs 2.38 lakh crore proposals.
Q30. Adani Ports operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) at which two sites?
A) Only Mumbai and Chennai
B) Dighi Port (west coast) and Gopalpur Port (east coast)
C) Only Kandla
D) Vizhinjam and Paradip
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: IMO-defined shelter with salvage, firefighting, and pollution control services (tripartite MoU with SMIT Salvage).