Q.1> The national initiative “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat”, launched by the Government of India, aims to eliminate which social practice?
Ans> Child marriage
Q.2> In March 2026, which two countries launched the joint military exercise ‘Freedom Shield’?
Ans> USA and South Korea
Q.3> The fully automated Haldia Bulk Terminal, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2026, is located in which state?
Ans> West Bengal
Q.4> When was ‘International Mathematics Day 2026 / Pi Day 2026’ celebrated?
Ans> 14 March
Q.5> Which Indian actress has been included in the presenters’ list for the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars) 2026?
Ans> Priyanka Chopra
Q.6> The Mizoram Legislative Assembly passed a resolution seeking the inclusion of which language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2026?
Ans> Mizo
Q.7> On which two busy railway routes did Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announce the successful implementation of the ‘Kavach 4.0’ system in March 2026?
Ans> Delhi–Mumbai & Delhi–Howrah
Q.8> Which authority issues food licences in India that have been granted lifetime validity under the new 2026 reform?
Ans> Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Q.9> Where is the world’s first ‘Autonomous Marine Ship Construction and Systems Center (AMSSC)’ being established?
Ans> Andhra Pradesh
Q.10> “Yoga Mahotsav 2026” marks the 100-day countdown to which international observance?
Ans> International Day of Yoga
Q.11> What is the name of India’s first indigenous amphibious drone launched in March 2026?
Ans> Avataar
Q.12> When is the International Day to Combat Islamophobia observed every year?
Ans> 15 March
Q.13> Which country has passed a historic law to abolish the system of ‘Hereditary Peers’ in its parliament?
Ans> Britain
Q.14> Which state has signed an agreement with Finnish companies to develop Sassoon Dock?
Ans> Maharashtra
Q.15> Which player was honored with the ‘Polly Umrigar Award’ for Best International Cricketer (Men) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026?
Ans> Shubman Gill
Q.16> Which organization has launched its first structured ‘Bug Bounty Program’ to enhance the security of its data security systems?
Ans> Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Q.17> In March 2026, which Liberian-flagged oil tanker safely reached Mumbai Port after passing through the conflict-ridden Strait of Hormuz?
Ans> Shenlong
Q.18> Which port has become the first in India to launch a ‘Digital Twin Platform’ for port management?
Ans> V. O. Chidambaranar Port (VOCP)
Q.19> ‘National Immunization Day’ in India is organized by which ministry?
Ans> Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Q.20> Recently, the Central Government revoked the NSA detention of Ladakh’s famous climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. In which year was the National Security Act (NSA) enacted?
Ans> 1980