Current Affairs 6 March, 2026 Quiz
Geopolitics & World News Involving India (Questions 1–12)
Q1. On 6 March 2026, security curbs in Kashmir entered their 5th day following protests against the killing of which Iranian leader amid the ongoing West Asia conflict?
(A) President Ebrahim Raisi
(B) Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
(C) Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
(D) IRGC Commander
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Protests erupted in Kashmir against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israel conflict with Iran; this triggered heightened security measures.
Q2. Which incident involving an Iranian vessel occurred off Sri Lanka’s coast on 6 March 2026, prompting India to launch search-and-rescue operations?
(A) US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship; a second Iranian ship headed towards Sri Lanka
(B) Iranian ship hijacked by pirates
(C) Iranian ship collided with Indian Navy vessel
(D) Iranian ship captured by Israel
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The US sank one Iranian warship; a second vessel was reportedly en route and could be targeted, leading to Indian Navy SAR operations near Sri Lanka.
Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on 6 March 2026 with which world leader to discuss shared concerns over the West Asia crisis and the need for dialogue?
(A) US President Donald Trump
(B) French President Emmanuel Macron
(C) Russian President Vladimir Putin
(D) Chinese President Xi Jinping
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: PM Modi spoke to French President Macron on evolving West Asia tensions and stressed return to diplomacy.
Q4. India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated on 6 March 2026 that developments in the Gulf region evoke “great anxiety” primarily because:
(A) 10 million Indians live in the Gulf and trade/energy routes are at risk
(B) India lost military bases there
(C) Oil prices fell sharply
(D) Pakistan joined the conflict
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: India has strong stakes in regional stability due to its large diaspora and dependence on Gulf energy/trade routes.
Q5. At the Raisina Dialogue 2026 on 6 March, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met which Iranian official on the sidelines?
(A) President
(B) Supreme Leader’s advisor
(C) Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh
(D) IRGC spokesperson
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The meeting occurred amid the Iran crisis; Iran later urged India to question US targeting of Iranian ships in the Indian Ocean.
Q6. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, speaking at Raisina Dialogue 2026, stated the US will not repeat the “China mistake” while expanding trade with India. What does this refer to?
(A) Over-dependence leading to strategic risks
(B) Ignoring human rights
(C) Arms sales restrictions
(D) Climate commitments
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The US aims to protect its national interests and avoid past strategic/commercial pitfalls seen in its China engagement.
Q7. On 6 March 2026, the US granted India a temporary waiver allowing purchase of Russian crude oil. The duration of this waiver is:
(A) 15 days
(B) 30 days
(C) 90 days
(D) Indefinite
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The 30-day sanctions waiver was issued amid West Asia disruptions to keep global oil markets stable.
Q8. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing the maritime dimension of the West Asia crisis on 6 March 2026, called for India to provide leadership in:
(A) Arctic Region
(B) Mediterranean
(C) South China Sea
(D) Indian Ocean maritime domain
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: He emphasised India’s responsibility in ensuring maritime security amid shifting geopolitics and the ongoing conflict.
Q9. India denied reports on 6 March 2026 that its Navy provided intelligence to the US for targeting an Iranian vessel. The official description of such reports was:
(A) “Baseless”
(B) “Confirmed”
(C) “Under investigation”
(D) “Classified”
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Indian naval officials dismissed the claims as baseless.
Q10. Which IAF fighter jet went missing during a routine sortie from Jorhat on 6 March 2026, with wreckage later spotted in Karbi Anglong district?
(A) Rafale
(B) Sukhoi-30 MKI
(C) Tejas
(D) Mirage 2000
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Search operations were launched for the Sukhoi-30; pilots remain missing.
Q11. On 6 March 2026, the Indian Army foiled a major terror infiltration attempt along which border?
(A) India-China LAC
(B) India-Myanmar border
(C) India-Bangladesh border
(D) Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: The attempt was foiled along the LoC in J&K amid heightened regional tensions.
Q12. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, at Raisina Dialogue 2026, warned that the US attack on an “unarmed ship” returning from India:
(A) Was justified
(B) Cannot go with impunity
(C) Was a joint India-US operation
(D) Had no impact on bilateral ties
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The statement highlighted escalating tensions in the Indian Ocean.
Indian Polity (Questions 13–19)
Q13. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant visited Thimphu on 6 March 2026 and offered India’s support to Bhutan in:
(A) Military modernisation
(B) Border infrastructure
(C) Hydropower projects
(D) Digitalisation of judicial processes
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: The CJI met the King of Bhutan and discussed judicial digitisation cooperation.
Q14. The Hindu Op-Ed on 6 March 2026 questioned whether the Supreme Court is doing enough to tackle:
(A) Sedition cases
(B) Hate speech
(C) Electoral bonds
(D) Farm laws
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The piece highlighted implementation gaps despite existing legal provisions and recent Gauhati HC notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged communal remarks.
Q15. In the Karnataka Budget 2026 presented around 6 March, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that gram panchayats in the state would be renamed:
(A) Ambedkar Gram Panchayats
(B) Nehru Gram Panchayats
(C) Mahatma Gandhi Gram Panchayats
(D) Patel Gram Panchayats
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The renaming aims to honour Mahatma Gandhi at the grassroots level.
Q16. On 6 March 2026, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) backed which leader for an unopposed Rajya Sabha election?
(A) Sharad Pawar
(B) Uddhav Thackeray
(C) Nitish Kumar
(D) Rahul Gandhi
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Sharad Pawar’s candidature received cross-party support; BJP also released its list of four candidates.
Q17. The Supreme Court’s recent observations (contextualised in March 2026 coverage) clarified that Parliament is not bound by the Centre’s earlier undertaking on:
(A) Article 370
(B) Sedition law review
(C) Electoral bonds
(D) CAA rules
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Parliament retains legislative sovereignty independent of executive affidavits.
Q18. Nitish Kumar reportedly signed Rajya Sabha nomination papers on 6 March 2026 and explained his:
(A) Alliance shift
(B) Retirement decision
(C) Health issues
(D) New party formation
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The move reflected ongoing political realignments in Bihar.
Q19. The Gauhati High Court issued notice on petitions seeking criminal prosecution of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged:
(A) Corruption
(B) Communal and divisive speeches
(C) Financial irregularities
(D) Environmental violations
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: This revived the national debate on hate speech regulation.
Sports (Questions 20–23)
Q20. Sanju Samson played a crucial knock of 89 runs in the T20 WC semi-final on 6 March 2026. He later revealed he had:
(A) Changed his batting stance
(B) Consulted a sports psychologist daily
(C) Shut down his phone and stayed away from social media
(D) Practised with red ball
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Samson focused on mental preparation amid past criticism.
Q21. Axar Patel took a spectacular catch to dismiss Harry Brook in the T20 WC semi-final. The catch was described as:
(A) A screamer / outrageous athleticism
(B) A regulation slip catch
(C) A boundary-line effort
(D) A dropped chance initially
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The athletic effort became a highlight of India’s 7-run win.
Q22. Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals of which tournament on 6 March 2026?
(A) Singapore Open
(B) Indonesia Masters
(C) All England Open Badminton Championships
(D) Thomas Cup
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Sen continued India’s strong show in Birmingham.
Q23. India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final on:
(A) 7 March
(B) 10 March in Kolkata
(C) 9 March in Mumbai
(D) 8 March at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: The summit clash is scheduled for 8 March in Ahmedabad.
Arts, Education, Literature & Other Current Affairs (Questions 24–28)
Q24. Tribes Art Fest 2026, showcasing over 1,000 works from 30 tribal traditions by more than 75 artists, is being held at:
(A) India Habitat Centre, Delhi
(B) Travancore Palace, New Delhi (2–13 March)
(C) NGMA Mumbai
(D) Bharat Bhavan Bhopal
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The festival celebrates India’s indigenous visual cultures and living traditions.
Q25. The Indian Culinary Forum announced the 18th edition of Culinary Art India 2026, scheduled for:
(A) 5–9 March in Chennai
(B) 15–20 March in Hyderabad
(C) 10–14 March at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
(D) April in Kolkata
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The event will be held at Hall 1, First Floor, Pragati Maidan.
Q26. Sahitya Akademi announced a “Literary Forum” programme on the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March 2026). The event is scheduled at:
(A) Regional Office Bengaluru Auditorium
(B) Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi
(C) Mumbai
(D) Kolkata
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The multilingual story-reading event focuses on women’s voices in literature.
Q27. A.M. Jain College, Chennai, hosted its intercollegiate cultural festival “Sardar 2026” on or around 6 March, with participation from over:
(A) 30 colleges
(B) Only local institutions
(C) 100 colleges
(D) 70 colleges in more than 12 competitions
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: The festival showcased vibrant student talent across cultural events.
Q28. Amid the West Asia crisis on 6 March 2026, Gulf tensions triggered a “wait-and-watch” approach in Dubai’s realty market. Analysts noted potential benefit for:
(A) Pakistani ports
(B) Chinese infrastructure projects
(C) Indian real estate investments
(D) European tourism
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Diversification and India’s stable growth position it to benefit from Gulf investor shifts.