Daily Current Affairs 17th March 2026 Quiz
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Q.1. Who has taken oath as the new Governor of Bihar?
बिहार के नए राज्यपाल के रूप में किसने शपथ ली है?
(a) Arif Mohammad Khan
(b) Syed Ata Hasnain
(c) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
(d) C. P. Radhakrishnan
(e) Bandaru Dattatreya
Exp. Syed Ata Hasnain Takes Oath as 43rd Governor of Bihar Syed Ata Hasnain, a retired Lieutenant General of the Indian Army, took oath as the Governor of Bihar. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Sangam Kumar Sahoo at the Patna High Court. He became the 43rd Governor of Bihar since India’s Independence, succeeding Arif Mohammad Khan. Recently Appointed Governors Q.2. Purple Fest was organised by which ministry in Rashtrapati Bhavan? पर्पल फेस्ट राष्ट्रपति भवन में किस मिनिस्ट्री ने ऑर्गनाइज़ किया था? (a) Ministry of Culture (b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (c) Ministry of Education (d) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (e) Ministry of Women and Child Development Exp. Rashtrapati Bhavan Hosts Purple Fest to Celebrate Talent and Aspirations of Divyangjan Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted the Purple Fest to celebrate the talent, achievements, and aspirations of Divyangjan (persons with disabilities). The event was organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to promote inclusion, awareness, and respect for persons with disabilities. More than 8,000 Divyangjan visited the Amrit Udyan, which was opened exclusively for them during the event. Q.3. National Highways Authority of India has revised the FASTag Annual Pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for the financial year 2026–27. From which date will the revised FASTag Annual Pass fee come into effect? भारतीय राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग प्राधिकरण ने वित्त वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए FASTag वार्षिक पास शुल्क को ₹3,000 से बढ़ाकर ₹3,075 कर दिया है। FASTag वार्षिक पास का यह संशोधित शुल्क किस तारीख से लागू होगा? (a) 1 June 2026 (b) 1 April 2026 (c) 1 July 2026 (d) 1 May 2026 (e) 1 October 2026 Exp. NHAI Revises FASTag Annual Pass Fee to ₹3,075 for FY 2026–27 National Highways Authority of India has revised the FASTag Annual Pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for the financial year 2026–27, effective from 1 April 2026. The revision has been made under the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, which governs toll fee determination and collection on national highways. The FASTag Annual Pass is available for eligible non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans with a valid FASTag, and it can be used on National Highways and National Expressways. The pass, launched on 15 August 2025, remains valid for one year or up to 200 toll plaza crossings (whichever is earlier) and can be purchased via the Rajmarg Yatra App or the National Highways Authority of India. Q.4. The Central Government has approved the renaming of Tuticorin Airport to what new name in Tamil Nadu? केंद्र सरकार ने तमिलनाडु में तूतीकोरिन हवाई अड्डे का नाम बदलकर क्या नया नाम रखने की मंजूरी दी है? (a) Madurai Airport (b) Thoothukudi Airport (c) Chennai Airport (d) Tiruchirappalli Airport (e) Salem Airport Exp. Centre Renames Tuticorin Airport as Thoothukudi Airport in Tamil Nadu The Central Government has approved the renaming of Tuticorin Airport as Thoothukudi Airport in Tamil Nadu. The renaming ceremony was formally inaugurated by Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu at the airport. The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Q.5. The spring festival ‘Chapchar Kut’ is celebrated by which community in India? ‘चपचार कुट’ वसंत उत्सव भारत में किस समुदाय द्वारा मनाया जाता है? (a) Naga community (b) Khasi community (c) Mizo community (d) Bodo community (e) Garo community Exp. Chapchar Kut Celebrated with Traditional Fervour in Aizawl The spring festival Chapchar Kut was celebrated with traditional fervour in Aizawl. It is the largest traditional spring festival of the Mizo people, celebrated after clearing forests for jhum (shifting) cultivation, marking the arrival of spring. The week-long festival concluded with the theme “Zo Nun Ze Mawi: Inremna” (Mizo Ethics: Reconciliation) and witnessed a large gathering, including V. K. Singh and C. Lalsawivunga. About Mizoram Q.6. Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority, in collaboration with Securities and Exchange Board of India, will organise a ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar on 27 March 2026. The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) functions under which ministry? इन्वेस्टर एजुकेशन एंड प्रोटेक्शन फंड अथॉरिटी, सिक्योरिटीज एंड एक्सचेंज बोर्ड ऑफ इंडिया के साथ मिलकर 27 मार्च 2026 को भुवनेश्वर में एक ‘निवेशक शिविर’ लगाएगी। इन्वेस्टर एजुकेशन एंड प्रोटेक्शन फंड अथॉरिटी (IEPFA) किस मिनिस्ट्री के तहत काम करती है? (a) Ministry of Finance (b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry (c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (d) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (e) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Exp. Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority to Organise ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with Securities and Exchange Board of India, will organise a ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar on 27 March 2026. The initiative aims to provide a one-stop facilitation platform to help investors resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares, along with on-ground grievance redressal and investor services. The camp will offer recovery assistance for unclaimed dividends and shares, on-the-spot KYC updation, nomination services, and resolution of pending IEPFA claims, promoting direct interaction between investors, companies, and RTAs. Q.7. According to Fitch Ratings, what is India’s projected GDP growth for FY2025–26? फिच रेटिंग्स के अनुसार FY2025–26 के लिए भारत की अनुमानित GDP वृद्धि दर क्या है? (a) 6.2% (b) 6.5% (c) 7.0% (d) 7.5% (e) 8.0% Exp. Fitch Ratings Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 7.5% for FY26 Fitch Ratings has raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.5% for FY2025–26 and 6.7% for FY2026–27. The revised projections were released in the Global Economic Outlook - March 2026. GDP Projection List 2025 Q.8. Tamil writer Vairamuthu has been awarded the prestigious Jnanpith Award. He received the 60th Jnanpith Award for the year 2025, one of India’s highest literary honours. Vairamuthu became the ______ Tamil writer to receive the Jnanpith Award. तमिल लेखक वैरामुथु को प्रतिष्ठित ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया है। उन्हें साल 2025 के लिए 60वां ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार मिला, जो भारत के सबसे बड़े साहित्यिक सम्मानों में से एक है। वैरामुथु ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार पाने वाले ______ तमिल लेखक बन गए हैं। (a) First (b) Second (c) Third (d) Fourth (e) Fifth Exp. Vairamuthu Selected for the 60th Jnanpith Award for 2025 Vairamuthu has been selected for the prestigious Jnanpith Award. He will receive the 60th Jnanpith Award for the year 2025, one of India’s highest literary honours. With this recognition, Vairamuthu becomes the third Tamil writer to receive the award after Akilan (1975) and Jayakanthan (2002). 59th Jnanpith Award (for 2024) - Hindi author and poet Vinod Kumar Shukla 58th Jnanpith Award (for 2023) - Urdu poet and lyricist Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. About Jnanpith Award Q.9. Arpita Patra, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science, successfully climbed Nevado Ojos del Salado. She reached the 6,893-metre summit, becoming the second Indian woman to scale the peak. Nevado Ojos del Salado, climbed by Arpita Patra, is located on the border of which two countries? इंडियन इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ साइंस की प्रोफेसर अर्पिता पात्रा ने नेवाडो ओजोस डेल सलाडो पर सफलतापूर्वक चढ़ाई की। वह 6,893 मीटर ऊंचे शिखर पर पहुंचीं, और ऐसा करने वाली दूसरी भारतीय महिला बन गईं। नेवाडो ओजोस डेल सलाडो, जिस पर अर्पिता पात्रा ने चढ़ाई की, किन दो देशों के बॉर्डर पर है? (a) Peru – Bolivia (b) Peru – Chile (c) Brazil – Argentina (d) Colombia – Ecuador (e) Chile – Argentina Exp. Arpita Patra Becomes Second Indian Woman to Scale Nevado Ojos del Salado Arpita Patra, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science, successfully climbed Nevado Ojos del Salado. She reached the 6,893-metre summit, becoming the second Indian woman to scale the peak. Nevado Ojos del Salado is located in the Atacama Desert in the Andes Mountains on the Chile–Argentina border and is the highest mountain in Chile. Earlier, she had climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Giluwe (Oceania), and Pico de Orizaba (North America). Q.10. Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th Grandmaster (GM) in chess. Mayank Chakraborty is the first Chess Grandmaster from which Indian state? मयंक चक्रवर्ती शतरंज में भारत के 94वें ग्रैंडमास्टर (GM) बने। मयंक चक्रवर्ती भारत के किस राज्य से पहले शतरंज ग्रैंडमास्टर बने हैं? (a) Manipur (b) Tripura (c) Assam (d) Meghalaya (e) Nagaland Exp. Mayank Chakraborty Becomes India’s 94th Chess Grandmaster, First from Assam Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th Grandmaster (GM) in chess. He is the first chess Grandmaster from Assam, marking a historic milestone for the state. The Grandmaster (GM) title is awarded by the world chess governing body FIDE. Previous Chess Grand Masters Q.11. Which athlete set a new pole vault world record of 6.31 metres at the Mondo Classic held in Uppsala? किस एथलीट ने उप्साला में हुए मोंडो क्लासिक में 6.31 मीटर का नया पोल वॉल्ट वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड बनाया? (a) Sam Kendricks (b) Shawn Barber (c) Thiago Braz (d) Renaud Lavillenie (e) Armand Duplantis Exp. Armand Duplantis Sets New Pole Vault World Record of 6.31m at Mondo Classic Armand Duplantis set a new pole vault world record of 6.31 metres at the Mondo Classic held in Uppsala. This achievement marks the 15th time Duplantis has broken the pole vault world record, further strengthening his dominance in the sport. He had earlier set the record at 6.28 metres in Stockholm in 2025, and the 6.31m jump is his fourth world record of the year. Q.12. Who won his first Formula One race at the Chinese Grand Prix at the age of 19? 19 वर्ष की आयु में चीनी ग्रां प्री में अपना पहला फॉर्मूला वन रेस किसने जीता? (a) Lewis Hamilton (b) Charles Leclerc (c) Kimi Antonelli (d) Lando Norris (e) George Russell Exp. Kimi Antonelli Wins Chinese Grand Prix, Becomes Second-Youngest F1 Race Winner Kimi Antonelli, aged 19, won his first Formula One race at the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second-youngest race winner in F1 history. The youngest F1 race winner remains Max Verstappen, who won a Grand Prix at the age of 18 in 2016. Kimi Antonelli currently drives for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Q.13. Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from international cricket after a notable career. Sarfaraz Ahmed is a cricketer from which country? सरफ़राज़ अहमद ने एक शानदार करियर के बाद इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट से रिटायरमेंट की घोषणा की है। सरफ़राज़ अहमद किस देश के क्रिकेटर हैं? (a) India (b) Sri Lanka (c) Bangladesh (d) Pakistan (e) Afghanistan Exp. Sarfaraz Ahmed Announces Retirement from International Cricket Sarfaraz Ahmed, the former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter and captain, announced his retirement from international cricket after a notable career. He led Pakistan to victory in the 2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, becoming one of the few players to win an ICC title at the junior level as captain. Under his captaincy, Pakistan also won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, making him the only captain to win ICC trophies at both junior and senior levels organised by the International Cricket Council. Recently Retired Players Q.14. The International Day to Combat Islamophobia is observed on which date each year? अंतरराष्ट्रीय इस्लामोफोबिया से मुकाबला दिवस हर साल किस तारीख को मनाया जाता है? (a) 10 March (b) 12 March (c) 15 March (d) 20 March (e) 25 March Exp. 15 March - International Day to Combat Islamophobia The International Day to Combat Islamophobia is observed every year on 15 March to raise awareness about discrimination, intolerance, and violence against Muslims around the world. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2022 to promote religious tolerance, dialogue, and respect for cultural diversity. The observance encourages governments, organisations, and communities to combat Islamophobia and promote peace, inclusiveness, and mutual understanding. Q.15. World Sleep Day is observed every year on 13 March to raise awareness about the importance of healthy sleep and sleep-related issues. What is the theme for World Sleep Day 2026? हर साल 13 मार्च को 'विश्व नींद दिवस' (World Sleep Day) मनाया जाता है, ताकि अच्छी नींद के महत्व और नींद से जुड़ी समस्याओं के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाई जा सके। विश्व नींद दिवस 2026 की थीम क्या है? (a) Sleep Better, Live Longer (b) Sleep Well, Live Better (c) Healthy Sleep, Healthy Life (d) Dream Big, Sleep Well (e) Rest and Relax Exp. 13 March - World Sleep Day World Sleep Day is observed every year on 13 March to raise awareness about the importance of healthy sleep and sleep-related issues. Theme 2026 - Sleep Well, Live Better The day aims to highlight the impact of sleep on physical, mental, and emotional well-being, encouraging people to adopt better sleep habits. Observance of World Sleep Day promotes research, education, and public campaigns to address sleep disorders and improve overall quality of life.
