Top Most Important Current Affairs March 2026 India Goverment

  1. India will begin its next population census from which date?
A. March 1, 2026
B. April 1, 2026
C. May 1, 2026
D. June 1, 2026
✅ Answer: B
(India starts census from April 1, 2026)

2. Which scheme was launched to support exporters facing logistics disruptions?
A. PRAGATI
B. RELIEF
C. SHAKTI
D. UDAAN
✅ Answer: B

3. PRARAMBH 2026 initiative is related to:
A. Defence
B. Education
C. Tax awareness
D. Health
✅ Answer: C

4. Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS) is implemented by:
A. RBI
B. NABARD
C. SIDBI
D. NCGTC
✅ Answer: D

5. India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating:
A. Australia
B. England
C. New Zealand
D. Pakistan
✅ Answer: C

6. Who was the Man of the Match in T20 World Cup 2026 final?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Virat Kohli
C. Jasprit Bumrah
D. Kane Williamson
✅ Answer: C

7. India will host World Indoor Athletics Championships in:
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2028
D. 2030
✅ Answer: C

8. Goldman Sachs revised India’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to:
A. 7.5%
B. 6.5%
C. 5.9%
D. 4.8%
✅ Answer: C

9. Which strait became crucial in the 2026 global oil crisis?
A. Malacca Strait
B. Strait of Hormuz
C. Bering Strait
D. Gibraltar Strait
✅ Answer: B

10. Project Insight is related to:
A. Education reform
B. AI-based tax monitoring
C. Defence
D. Space research
✅ Answer: B

11. India became the world’s most populous country in:
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024
✅ Answer: C

12. Which event celebrates women leadership and impact in 2026?
A. G20 Summit
B. Times Power Women Conclave
C. BRICS Summit
D. Startup India Summit
✅ Answer: B

13. Which ministry launched PRARAMBH 2026?
A. Finance Ministry
B. Commerce Ministry
C. Defence Ministry
D. Education Ministry
✅ Answer: A

14. India is reconsidering energy ties with which country in 2026?
A. USA
B. China
C. Russia
D. Japan
✅ Answer: C

15. Which global issue impacted India’s economy in March 2026?
A. Arctic melting
B. Iran conflict & oil disruption
C. US elections
D. Brexit
✅ Answer: B

16. RELIEF scheme is associated with:
A. Farmers
B. Exporters
C. Students
D. Women
✅ Answer: B

17. Which organization released World Obesity Atlas 2026?
A. WHO
B. UNICEF
C. World Obesity Federation
D. UNDP
✅ Answer: C

18. India ranks globally in childhood obesity crisis:
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 5th
✅ Answer: B

19. Which system is used for tracking tax evasion using AI?
A. DigiLocker
B. Aadhaar
C. Project Insight
D. GSTN
✅ Answer: C

20. Which region faced geopolitical tensions affecting India’s oil supply?
A. Europe
B. West Asia
C. Africa
D. Latin America
✅ Answer: B

21. Which parliament issue caused adjournment in Lok Sabha?
A. Budget protest
B. West Asia crisis debate
C. Farm bill
D. GST reform
✅ Answer: B

22. Which initiative uses big data analytics for governance?
A. Startup India
B. Digital India
C. Project Insight
D. Make in India
✅ Answer: C

23. Which act is also called Merchant Marine Act of 1920?
A. Jones Act
B. Sherman Act
C. Clayton Act
D. Glass-Steagall Act
✅ Answer: A

24. India sent medical aid to which country in March 2026?
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Israel
D. Syria
✅ Answer: B

25. Which technology is being used in India’s census 2026?
A. Blockchain
B. Manual survey
C. Digital data recording
D. Satellite mapping
✅ Answer: C

26. Which country allowed Indian vessels limited passage through the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Iran
C. UAE
D. Oman
✅ Answer: B

27. Which global investment bank warned about currency strain in India in 2026?
A. Morgan Stanley
B. Goldman Sachs
C. JP Morgan
D. HSBC
✅ Answer: B

28. The RELIEF scheme primarily supports which sector?
A. Agriculture
B. Export sector
C. IT sector
D. Banking
✅ Answer: B

29. Which Indian ministry is responsible for export promotion policies?
A. Finance Ministry
B. Commerce and Industry Ministry
C. External Affairs Ministry
D. Agriculture Ministry
✅ Answer: B

30. Which country is central to the 2026 West Asia geopolitical tensions?
A. Turkey
B. Iran
C. Qatar
D. Jordan
✅ Answer: B

31. Which organization manages India’s foreign exchange reserves?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. NABARD
D. SIDBI
✅ Answer: B

32. Which sector was most affected by global oil price fluctuations in 2026?
A. IT
B. Banking
C. Energy
D. Tourism
✅ Answer: C

33. Which data system is used to track high-value financial transactions in India?
A. Aadhaar
B. PAN
C. Project Insight
D. DigiLocker
✅ Answer: C

34. Which international body focuses on childhood obesity issues?
A. WHO
B. UNICEF
C. World Obesity Federation
D. World Bank
✅ Answer: C

35. India’s rank in global population as of 2026 is:
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
✅ Answer: A

36. Which scheme is linked with credit guarantee for MSMEs?
A. MUDRA
B. MCGS
C. PMJDY
D. Stand-Up India
✅ Answer: B

37. Which type of technology is used in Project Insight?
A. Blockchain
B. Artificial Intelligence
C. Robotics
D. IoT
✅ Answer: B

38. Which event is linked to women empowerment recognition in India?
A. NITI Aayog Summit
B. Times Power Women Awards
C. G20 Summit
D. Startup Expo
✅ Answer: B

39. India’s economic growth is mainly measured using:
A. CPI
B. WPI
C. GDP
D. IIP
✅ Answer: C

40. Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Services
D. Mining
✅ Answer: C

41. Which organization regulates banking in India?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. IRDAI
D. PFRDA
✅ Answer: B

42. Which region is also known as the Middle East?
A. East Asia
B. West Asia
C. Central Asia
D. South Asia
✅ Answer: B

43. Which Indian program promotes digital governance?
A. Make in India
B. Digital India
C. Skill India
D. Startup India
✅ Answer: B

44. Which global issue affects fuel prices directly?
A. Climate change
B. Oil supply disruption
C. Trade deficit
D. Inflation
✅ Answer: B

45. Which Indian ID system is used for identity verification?
A. PAN
B. Aadhaar
C. Voter ID
D. Passport
✅ Answer: B

46. Which sector includes exports and imports?
A. Primary sector
B. Secondary sector
C. Tertiary sector
D. External sector
✅ Answer: D

47. Which Indian body handles taxation policies?
A. RBI
B. CBDT
C. SEBI
D. NITI Aayog
✅ Answer: B

48. Which type of inflation is caused by rising demand?
A. Cost-push inflation
B. Demand-pull inflation
C. Hyperinflation
D. Core inflation
✅ Answer: B

49. Which factor affects exchange rates most?
A. Population
B. Interest rates
C. Education
D. Tourism
✅ Answer: B

50. Which economic indicator shows industrial performance?
A. CPI
B. GDP
C. IIP
D. WPI
✅ Answer: C