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1) Which of the following relaxations has SEBI introduced for privately listed InvITs in 2026?

(a) InvITs cannot invest in under-construction or greenfield projects

(b) InvITs can invest up to 10% of assets in under-construction or greenfield projects

(c) InvITs are prohibited from deploying surplus funds in mutual fund schemes

(d) InvITs must exit SPVs immediately after project completion without any timeline flexibility

(e) InvITs can refinance both principal and interest without restrictions

2) As of February 2026, what is the total unclaimed amount transferred by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund of RBI?

(a) ₹30,000 crore

(b) ₹45,000 crore

(c) ₹60,518 crore

(d) ₹75,000 crore

(e) ₹90,000 crore

3) What is the new minimum investment threshold for Social Impact Funds (SIFs) as per SEBI’s 2026 update?

(a) ₹1,000

(b) ₹1,500

(c) ₹50,000

(d) ₹1 lakh

(e) ₹2 lakh

4) Under the amended regulatory framework, what is the maximum term for the Board of Directors (excluding Chairperson and Whole-time directors) of cooperative banks?

(a) 5 consecutive years

(b) 7 consecutive years

(c) 12 consecutive years

(d) 10 consecutive years

(e) No fixed limit

5) Which of the following statements about the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is correct?

(a) The MPC has seven members, including the Governor of RBI.

(b) The MPC meets at least four times a year, with a quorum of four members.

(c) The Governor of RBI does not have a casting vote in case of equality.

(d) Under Section 45ZB, the Central Government constitutes a five-member MPC, responsible for fixing the benchmark policy rate (repo rate).

(e) The MPC members have a term of two years.

6) Which university in India launched a Centre of Excellence in Smart Healthcare in 2026?

(a) Amity University

(b) Shiv Nadar University

(c) Manipal University

(d) Chandigarh University

(e) Vellore Institute of Technology

 

7) According to the Central Electricity Authority’s midterm review, what is India’s projected installed power generation capacity by 2035–36?

(a) 820 GW

(b) 1,000 GW

(c) 1,121 GW

(d) 1,250 GW

(e) 1,500 GW

8) Which government department launched the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2026?

(a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

(b) Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

(c) Ministry of Science and Technology

(d) NITI Aayog

(e) Ministry of Communications

9) Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species constituted by the National Biodiversity Authority in 2026?

(a) Sunita Narain

(b) Vandana Shiva

(c) Ashok Kumar

(d) R. K. Pachauri

(e) Dhananjai Mohan

10) Who became the youngest recipient in the 35-year history of the Stockholm Water Prize 2026 Laureate?

(a) Kaveh Madani

(b) Rajendra Singh

(c) Vandana Shiva

(d) Sunita Narain

(e) Ashok Gadgil

11) Who set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to climb the Seven Volcanic Summits (male category) in 2026?

(a) Bhupathiraju Anmish Varma

(b) Nirmal Purja

(c) Arjun Vajpai

(d) Bear Grylls

(e) Reinhold Messner

12) Which two countries held the 9th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi in 2026 to review their bilateral strategic partnership?

(a) India & France

(b) India & Japan

(c) India & Germany

(d) India & Italy

(e) India & USA

13) According to the WTO Global Trade Outlook – March 2026, what is the projected growth of global merchandise trade in 2026?

(a) 4.6%

(b) 2.6%

(c) 1.9%

(d) 4.7%

(e) 5.3%

14) As of 2026, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited (KMCC) is divesting a 30.99% stake in Infina Finance Private Limited. How much stake will be sold to Derive Trading and Resorts Pvt Ltd & Bright Star Investments Pvt Ltd, and what is its value?

(a) 9.90%, ₹413.35 crore

(b) 12.10%, ₹500 crore

(c) 8.99%, ₹380 crore

(d) 10.50%, ₹420 crore

(e) 15%, ₹600 crore

15) As of 2026, the 17th edition of Exercise Kakadu, in which the Indian Navy participated, was held in which country?

(a) India

(b) Japan

(c) Singapore

(d) Indonesia

(e) Australia

16) In 2027, the United Nations will host the first-ever High Seas Summit (COP) following the ratification of which treaty?

(a) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

(b) High Seas Treaty – Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)

(c) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

(d) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention

(e) Paris Agreement

17) In 2026, which ministry launched a comprehensive Internal Audit Portal to digitize and centralize audit processes across departments?

(a) Ministry of Rural Development

(b) Ministry of Finance

(c) Ministry of Home Affairs

(d) Ministry of Electronics & IT

(e) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

18) In 2026, India established a pilot plant for manufacturing Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) rare earth permanent magnets at ARCI, Hyderabad. Under which ministry does this initiative fall?

(a) Ministry of Heavy Industries

(b) Ministry of Commerce & Industry

(c) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology

(d) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

(e) Ministry of Science & Technology


19)  In 2026, Elon Musk launched the_____________ project to manufacture in-house AI chips for robotics, artificial intelligence, and space technologies. The project will be set up in Austin, Texas, jointly operated by Tesla and SpaceX.

(a) Terafab

(b) Starlink

(c) Neuralink

(d) OpenAI

(e) SpaceFab

20) Which organization organized the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2026) at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi?

(a) Central Electricity Authority (CEA)

(b) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

(c) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

(d) Power Finance Corporation (PFC)

(e) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)

21) In 2026,  Datta Meghe, veteran BJP leader and former MP, who passed away in 2026, was first elected to which legislative body in 1978?

(a) Lok Sabha

(b) Rajya Sabha

(c) Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

(d) Maharashtra Legislative Council

(e) Zilla Parishad

22) Who released the book Karuna: The Power of Compassion in March 2026?

(a) Surya Kant

(b) Kiran Bedi

(c) Kailash Satyarthi

(d) HarperCollins India

(e) Jaipur Literature Festival

23) When is United Nations French Language Day observed annually?

(a) 18 March

(b) 19 March

(c) 22 March

(d) 21 March

(e) 20 March

24) When is the International Day of the Unborn Child observed annually?

(a) 25 March

(b) 24 March

(c) 23 March

(d) 26 March

(e) 27 March

25) Who was conferred the Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) by the United Kingdom in March 2026?

(a) Noel Tata – Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons

(b) Natarajan Chandrasekaran – Chairman, Tata Sons

(c) Mukesh Ambani – Chairman & MD, Reliance Industries

(d) Aditya Puri – Former MD, HDFC Bank

(e) Sundar Pichai – CEO, Alphabet Inc.

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended regulations for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to improve operational flexibility and investment efficiency.

SEBI has allowed privately listed InvITs to invest up to 10% of assets in under-construction or greenfield projects, increasing growth opportunities.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended regulations for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to improve operational flexibility and investment efficiency.

InvITs are now allowed to continue holding investments in Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) even after the underlying infrastructure project is completed, easing exit-related constraints.

A clear exit timeline has been introduced, requiring InvITs to exit or acquire SPVs within one year, with regulatory approval delays excluded and enhanced disclosures mandated.

SEBI has allowed privately listed InvITs to invest up to 10% of assets in under-construction or greenfield projects, increasing growth opportunities.

Broadening investment avenues, SEBI permits InvITs and REITs to deploy surplus funds into a wider set of liquid mutual fund schemes, including those rated AA and above, to mitigate concentration risk.

Relaxed borrowing norms allow InvITs with leverage between 49–70% of asset value to raise fresh debt for capital expenditure, major maintenance, or refinancing, with the condition that only principal is refinanced.

 

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

As on February, 2026, the total unclaimed amount transferred by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund of RBI is ₹60,518 crore, while the unclaimed insurance amount with insurers is ₹8,973.89 crore, and the value of unclaimed amounts in mutual funds under SEBI regulations is ₹3,749.34 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

As on February, 2026, the total unclaimed amount transferred by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund of RBI is ₹60,518 crore, while the unclaimed insurance amount with insurers is ₹8,973.89 crore, and the value of unclaimed amounts in mutual funds under SEBI regulations is ₹3,749.34 crore.

The Financial Sector Regulators – Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have undertaken measures to identify rightful claimants, reduce existing unclaimed assets, prevent fresh accretion, and simplify the claim process for citizens.

RBI has issued consolidated RBI Responsible Business Conduction Directions, 2025 for settlement of claims for deceased customers of banks.

An incentive scheme effective from 1.10.2025 provides a payout of 5%–7.5% of the unclaimed deposit amount (subject to a cap) for successful settlement of claims.

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the minimum investment threshold in Social Impact Funds (SIFs) from ₹2 lakh to ₹1,000, making them accessible to retail investors.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the minimum investment threshold in Social Impact Funds (SIFs) from ₹2 lakh to ₹1,000, making them accessible to retail investors.

SIFs are a subcategory of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) that channel investments into social enterprises and impact-driven projects.

The move aligns SIF investment norms with Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments listed on Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs).

SEBI has approved an extension of registration validity for NPOs on the SSE from two years to three years without the requirement to raise funds during this period.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The regulatory and supervisory framework of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) ensures that cooperative banks operate with financial transparency.

The Banking Regulation Act has been amended to limit the term of Board of Directors of cooperative banks (excluding Chairperson and Whole-time directors) to a maximum of 10 consecutive years.

Detailed Explanation:

The regulatory and supervisory framework of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) ensures that cooperative banks operate with financial transparency.

The Banking Regulation Act has been amended to limit the term of Board of Directors of cooperative banks (excluding Chairperson and Whole-time directors) to a maximum of 10 consecutive years.

The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 was amended to include the appointment of a Cooperative Ombudsman to address complaints or appeals from members regarding deposits, equitable benefits, or individual rights.

A Cooperative Election Authority has been established to strengthen governance and accountability by conducting free and fair elections in all Multi-State Cooperative Societies.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting schedule for FY 2026-2027, with the first meeting on April 6-8, 2026, and the final meeting on February 3-5, 2027.

The second MPC meeting will be held on June 3-5, 2026, the third on August 3-5, 2026, and the fourth on October 5-7, 2026.

The RBI Act, 1934, was amended by the Finance Act, 2016, providing a statutory framework for the MPC.

Under Section 45ZB, the Central Government constitutes a six-member MPC, responsible for fixing the benchmark policy rate (repo rate) to contain inflation within the specified target.

The MPC is required to meet at least four times a year, with a quorum of four members, and each member has one vote, while the Governor has a casting vote in case of equality.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting schedule for FY 2026-2027, with the first meeting on April 6-8, 2026, and the final meeting on February 3-5, 2027.

The second MPC meeting will be held on June 3-5, 2026, the third on August 3-5, 2026, and the fourth on October 5-7, 2026.

The RBI Act, 1934, was amended by the Finance Act, 2016, providing a statutory framework for the MPC.

Under Section 45ZB, the Central Government constitutes a six-member MPC, responsible for fixing the benchmark policy rate (repo rate) to contain inflation within the specified target.

Current MPC members include: Governor of RBI – Sanjay Malhotra (Chairperson, ex officio), Deputy Governor – Poonam Gupta, Executive Director – Indranil Bhattacharyya, Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, and Nagesh Kumar, with a term of four years.

The MPC is required to meet at least four times a year, with a quorum of four members, and each member has one vote, while the Governor has a casting vote in case of equality.

Key instruments of monetary policy include:

Repo Rate (5.25%) – rate at which RBI provides liquidity under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) against approved securities.

Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate (5.00%) – rate at which RBI accepts uncollateralised deposits overnight, 25 bps below repo rate.

Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate (5.50%) – penal rate for banks to borrow overnight funds from RBI against government securities, 25 bps above repo rate.

Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) Rate (5.25%) – tool to inject or absorb liquidity into the banking system.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, India’s first private Artificial Intelligence-augmented multidisciplinary university, launched a Centre of Excellence in Smart Healthcare.

Detailed Explanation:

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, India’s first private Artificial Intelligence-augmented multidisciplinary university, launched a Centre of Excellence in Smart Healthcare.

The initiative aims to strengthen the state’s vision of Artificial Intelligence-driven healthcare and governance.

The Centre of Excellence is headed by Thipendra P. Singh, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Pro Vice Chancellor.

The initiative is supported by Aseem Arun, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of Social Welfare, Uttar Pradesh.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Central Electricity Authority under the Ministry of Power released the midterm review of the 20th Electric Power Survey titled “National Generation Adequacy Plan (2026–27 to 2035–36)”.

The report was released during the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

India’s installed power generation capacity is projected to increase from around 520 Gigawatt (as of 31 January 2026) to 1,121 Gigawatt by 2035–36.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Electricity Authority under the Ministry of Power released the midterm review of the 20th Electric Power Survey titled “National Generation Adequacy Plan (2026–27 to 2035–36)”.

The report was released during the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

India’s installed power generation capacity is projected to increase from around 520 Gigawatt (as of 31 January 2026) to 1,121 Gigawatt by 2035–36.

India’s peak electricity demand is expected to reach 459 Gigawatt by 2035–36, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 5.58 percent between Financial Year 2024–25 and Financial Year 2035–36.

The total electricity requirement is projected to increase to 3,365 billion units with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 6.41 percent during the same period.

Gross electricity generation is expected to rise to 3,596 billion units by 2035–36.

Net electricity generation is projected to nearly double from 1,725 billion units to around 3,450 billion units by 2035–36.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications launched the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2026, the second edition of its flagship initiative under the 100 5G Use Case Laboratories Programme.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications launched the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2026, the second edition of its flagship initiative under the 100 5G Use Case Laboratories Programme.

The hackathon aims to promote indigenous and scalable solutions using 5G (Fifth Generation), Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things technologies.

The competition is open to students, start-ups, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and independent innovators across India.

The hackathon is being conducted from 20 March 2026 to 17 April 2026, with final results to be announced on 1 October 2026.

 

9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The National Biodiversity Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, constituted a multi-disciplinary Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (amended in 2023).

Dhananjai Mohan has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Expert Committee.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Biodiversity Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, constituted a multi-disciplinary Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (amended in 2023).

The committee has been formed to address rising ecological and socio-economic threats to biodiversity and food security in India caused by Invasive Alien Species.

The decision followed proceedings by the National Green Tribunal, which highlighted the serious threats posed by Invasive Alien Species to biodiversity, ecosystems, agriculture, food security and public health.

The initiative was also supported by an advisory from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Dhananjai Mohan has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Expert Committee.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Kaveh Madani, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, was named the Stockholm Water Prize 2026 Laureate.

Detailed Explanation:

Kaveh Madani, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, was named the Stockholm Water Prize 2026 Laureate.

The announcement was made during the World Water Day (22 March 2026) event held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.

At 44 years of age, he became the youngest recipient in the 35-year history of the Stockholm Water Prize.

He is also the first United Nations official and the first former politician to receive the award.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Bhupathiraju Anmish Varma, a native of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, created history by setting a Guinness World Records record for the fastest time to climb the Seven Volcanic Summits (male category).

Detailed Explanation:

Bhupathiraju Anmish Varma, a native of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, created history by setting a Guinness World Records record for the fastest time to climb the Seven Volcanic Summits (male category).

He completed the challenge in 92 days, 4 hours and 45 minutes, setting a new global benchmark.

He began the expedition from Mount Elbrus (Europe) on 23 October 2024 and completed the journey at Mount Sidley (Antarctica) on 23 January 2025.

The record was officially recognised on 6 February 2026, and he received the certificate in New Delhi on 17 March 2026.

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India and Italy held the 9th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi to review their bilateral strategic partnership and discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Italy held the 9th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi to review their bilateral strategic partnership and discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest.

The consultations were led by Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, and Nicoletta Bombardiere, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Both sides reviewed progress under the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–2029, which covers cooperation in trade, technology, space, defence, security, renewable energy, education, research, innovation, culture and people-to-people exchanges.

The two countries agreed to expedite the Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism to strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The World Trade Organization released its Global Trade Outlook and Statistics – March 2026 report, projecting a sharp slowdown in global merchandise trade growth.

Global merchandise trade growth is projected to decline to 1.9 percent in 2026, compared to 4.6 percent in 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The World Trade Organization released its Global Trade Outlook and Statistics – March 2026 report, projecting a sharp slowdown in global merchandise trade growth.

Global merchandise trade growth is projected to decline to 1.9 percent in 2026, compared to 4.6 percent in 2025.

The slowdown is attributed to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, normalisation of Artificial Intelligence-related demand, and the impact of earlier tariff-driven front-loading of shipments.

Global merchandise trade growth is expected to recover to 2.6 percent in 2027.

Combined global trade in goods and services is projected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2026, compared to 4.7 percent in 2025.

Commercial services trade growth is expected to moderate to 4.8 percent in 2026, down from 5.3 percent in 2025.

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited (KMCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL), has entered into agreements to divest 30.99% stake in Infina Finance Private Limited.

KMCC will transfer 9.90% stake (2,17,899 shares) to Derive Trading and Resorts Pvt Ltd and Bright Star Investments Pvt Ltd for ₹413.35 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited (KMCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL), has entered into agreements to divest 30.99% stake in Infina Finance Private Limited.

The total value of the divestment deal is ₹1,293.91 crore.

The transactions are expected to be completed by March 31, 2026, subject to customary conditions.

KMCC will transfer 9.90% stake (2,17,899 shares) to Derive Trading and Resorts Pvt Ltd and Bright Star Investments Pvt Ltd for ₹413.35 crore.

 

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Navy (IN) frigate INS Nilgiri participated in the sea phase of Exercise Kakadu 2026 in Australia as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.

The deployment aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

The 17th edition of Exercise Kakadu 2026 witnessed participation from over 19 nations and 6,000 personnel, covering the area from Jervis Bay to Darwin, Australia.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Navy (IN) frigate INS Nilgiri participated in the sea phase of Exercise Kakadu 2026 in Australia as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.

The deployment aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

The 17th edition of Exercise Kakadu 2026 witnessed participation from over 19 nations and 6,000 personnel, covering the area from Jervis Bay to Darwin, Australia.

A Kakadu Fleet Review was held in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales on 21st March 2026, marking the largest gathering of foreign warships in over a decade and commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

INS Nilgiri took part in coordinated naval manoeuvres off northern Australia, alongside warships from Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand

 

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The United Nations (UN) will host the first-ever High Seas Summit in January 2027 at its headquarters in New York.

The summit is based on the High Seas Treaty (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction – BBNJ) adopted in June 2023, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in international waters beyond national jurisdictions.

Detailed Explanation:

The United Nations (UN) will host the first-ever High Seas Summit in January 2027 at its headquarters in New York.

The summit is based on the High Seas Treaty (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction – BBNJ) adopted in June 2023, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in international waters beyond national jurisdictions.

The BBNJ treaty has been ratified by around 60 countries, enabling it to come into force and paving the way for global governance of the high seas.

The High Seas Summit (Conference of Parties – COP) is proposed from January 11 to 22, 2027, focusing on implementation mechanisms and institutional setup.

The treaty addresses major challenges such as climate change, marine pollution, and overfishing, which threaten ocean ecosystems.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announced the operationalization of a comprehensive Internal Audit Portal to shift audit processes from manual tracking to a real-time, centralized digital ecosystem.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announced the operationalization of a comprehensive Internal Audit Portal to shift audit processes from manual tracking to a real-time, centralized digital ecosystem.

The portal was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and officially reviewed in the presence of Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, MoRD, along with Shri Akhilesh Jha, Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), and various Joint Secretaries.

The portal allows Secretary-level access for direct, top-down oversight of audit health across all departments, enabling evidence-based decision-making.

Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh stated that the portal will strengthen oversight and ensure timely action on audit findings, making governance efficient and impactful for rural sectors.

18) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI) established a pilot plant for manufacturing Neodymium-Iron-Boron (Nd-Fe-B) rare earth permanent magnets at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T).

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI) established a pilot plant for manufacturing Neodymium-Iron-Boron (Nd-Fe-B) rare earth permanent magnets at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T).

The facility adopts an end-to-end manufacturing approach, covering the process from strip-cast alloy production to finished sintered magnets, enabling a robust and self-reliant manufacturing ecosystem.

The pilot plant is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in critical materials and strengthening India’s position in the global rare earth value chain.

Nd-Fe-B magnets are essential components in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy (RE) systems, electronics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

 

19) Answer: A

Elon Musk has launched the “Terafab” project to manufacture in-house AI chips for robotics, artificial intelligence, and space technologies.

The project will be set up in Austin, Texas, and will be jointly operated by Tesla and SpaceX, with involvement from xAI.

The facility is expected to support 100–200 GW of computing power annually, indicating a massive scale for AI and high-performance computing.

The project aims to produce 2-nanometre chips, placing it at the cutting edge of global semiconductor technology.

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The first edition of Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2026) was held from March 19–22, 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.

BES 2026 was organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power (MoP), aligning India’s energy sector with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Detailed Explanation:

The first edition of Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2026) was held from March 19–22, 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.

The Summit brought together global stakeholders to strengthen India’s energy transition and power sector reforms.

The Summit was inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal, Ministry of Power (MoP) at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

The theme of the four-day Summit was “Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally”.

BES 2026 was organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power (MoP), aligning India’s energy sector with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

21) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Datta Meghe, a veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Member of Parliament (MP), passed away at the age of 89 in Maharashtra.

He was first elected as Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) member in 1978 and served three consecutive terms till 1991.

Detailed Explanation:

Datta Meghe, a veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Member of Parliament (MP), passed away at the age of 89 in Maharashtra.

He was born on November 11, 1936, in Pawnar village, Wardha district, Maharashtra.

His political career spanned over five decades across multiple legislative bodies.

He was first elected as Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) member in 1978 and served three consecutive terms till 1991.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Prize 2014 laureate, released his latest book Karuna: The Power of Compassion in March 2026.

The book was formally launched by the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion in association with HarperCollins India.

Detailed Explanation:

Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Prize 2014 laureate, released his latest book Karuna: The Power of Compassion in March 2026.

The book was formally launched by the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion in association with HarperCollins India.

The book was unveiled in the presence of Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, and Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.

Earlier, the book was scheduled to be released during the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 held in Jaipur, Rajasthan in January 2026.

The book highlights compassion as a transformative and active force to address global challenges such as inequality and conflict.

 

23) Answer: E

United Nations French Language Day is observed annually on 20 March across the globe.

The date commemorates the establishment of the Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation (ACCT) on 20 March 1970 in Niamey, Niger.

 

24) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The International Day of the Unborn Child is observed annually on 25 March across the world.

The day commemorates unborn children and promotes respect for human dignity before birth.

Detailed Explanation:

The International Day of the Unborn Child is observed annually on 25 March across the world.

The day commemorates unborn children and promotes respect for human dignity before birth.

It is observed as a day expressing opposition to abortion and remembering the lives lost due to abortion.

The observance was established during the tenure of John Paul II.

The date 25 March coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation, an important event in Christian tradition.

 

25) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

In March 2026, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, was conferred the Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by the United Kingdom government.

The honour was awarded for his contribution to strengthening India–United Kingdom business relations.

Detailed Explanation:

In March 2026, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, was conferred the Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by the United Kingdom government.

The honour was awarded for his contribution to strengthening India–United Kingdom business relations.

The award was presented by Lindy Cameron at the British High Commissioner’s residence in New Delhi on behalf of Charles III.

The Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) is awarded to foreign nationals for distinguished contributions in business, public life, culture and international relations.

Non-United Kingdom citizens receiving the honour cannot use the title “Sir”, but may add the suffix “KBE” after their name.