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Q.1. The Ministry of Ayush signed an MoU with which force to enhance preventive healthcare among its personnel?
Exp. Ayush Ministry Signs MoU with CISF to Promote Preventive Healthcare and Wellness
The Ministry of Ayush has signed an MoU with Central Industrial Security Force to promote preventive healthcare and wellness among personnel.
The initiative focuses on AYUSH-based practices including yoga, stress management, and holistic well-being for CISF personnel and their families.
The Ministry of Ayush will provide technical support and expert guidance, while CISF will ensure implementation across its units and establishments.
Q.2. Which of the following organisations has been designated by the Government of India as the central nodal agency for undertaking Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations in cotton, ensuring procurement of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) cotton directly from farmers when market prices fall below MSP levels?
(b) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
(c) Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)
(d) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
(e) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED)
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).
Exp. Cabinet Approves ₹1,718.56 Crore MSP Funding to Strengthen Cotton Procurement and Support Farmers
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved MSP funding of ₹1,718.56 crore to Cotton Corporation of India for the 2023–24 cotton season to support farmers.
The funding ensures direct price support as the government procures cotton at MSP when market prices fall, providing a safety net to farmers based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.
Cotton Corporation of India acts as the central nodal agency, procuring Fair Average Quality (FAQ) cotton without any quantity limit across major cotton-growing states.
To strengthen procurement, CCI has set up over 508 centres in 152 districts and introduced tech initiatives like Bale Identification and Traceability System (BITS) and the “Cott-Ally” mobile app for better transparency and farmer outreach.
Q.3. The Geological Survey of India has declared the hill region around Kalinjar Fort as a National Geo-Heritage Site, recognising its geological, historical, and cultural importance. In which district of Uttar Pradesh is Kalinjar Fort located?
भारतीयभूवैज्ञानिकसर्वेक्षणनेकालिंजरकिलेकेआसपासकेपहाड़ीक्षेत्रको, उसकेभूवैज्ञानिक, ऐतिहासिकऔरसांस्कृतिकमहत्वकोमान्यतादेतेहुए, एक ‘राष्ट्रीयभू–विरासतस्थल‘ घोषितकियाहै।कालिंजरकिलाउत्तरप्रदेशकेकिसजिलेमेंस्थितहै?
(a) Jhansi
(b) Banda
(c) Chitrakoot
(d) Mirzapur
(e) Prayagraj
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b).
Exp. GSI Declares Kalinjar Fort Hill a National Geo-Heritage Site Highlighting Rare Geological Formation
The Geological Survey of India has declared the hill region around Kalinjar Fort (Banda district of Uttar Pradesh) as a National Geo-Heritage Site on 16 March 2026, recognising its geological, historical, and cultural importance.
The site features the rare Eparchaean Unconformity, where ~2.5 billion-year-old Bundelkhand granite is overlain by ~1.2 billion-year-old Kaimur sandstone, offering key insights into Earth’s geological evolution.
Located in the Vindhya Range, the region is expected to boost geo-tourism and be part of a tourism circuit linking Kalinjar, Khajuraho, and Chitrakoot.
Q.4. The Punjab Government has launched ‘Punjab Sikhya Kranti 2.0’ in collaboration with _______________ to strengthen and modernize the state’s school education system.
Exp. Punjab Launches ‘Sikhya Kranti 2.0’ with ₹3,500 Crore Investment to Transform School Education
The Punjab Government has launched ‘Punjab Sikhya Kranti 2.0’ in collaboration with the World Bank to strengthen and modernize the state’s school education system.
The programme aims to make Punjab’s education system globally competitive by improving quality, infrastructure, and learning outcomes.
The initiative involves a total investment of ₹3,500 crore over six years, including ₹2,500 crore from World Bank assistance and ₹1,000 crore from the state government.
About Punjab
Capital – Chandigarh
Chief Minister – Bhagwant Mann
Governor – Gulab Chand Kataria
Q.5. Consider the following statements regarding the World Happiness Report 2026:
Finland is the happiest country for the 9th consecutive year.
The report is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre.
India ranks in the top 100 countries.
Afghanistan is among the unhappiest countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उपरोक्तमेंसेकौन–सा/सेकथनसहीहै/हैं?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(e) 1 and 4 only
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(a).
Exp. Finland Tops World Happiness Report 2026 for 9th Year
Finland remains the world’s happiest country for the 9th consecutive year, continuing the dominance of Nordic nations in global happiness rankings.
The World Happiness Report 2026 highlights that excessive social media use is reducing happiness levels among young people, especially in Western and English-speaking countries.
India ranks 116th out of 147 countries, showing a slight improvement from its 118th position in 2025.
The report is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
Q.6. India will host the World Indoor Athletics Championships in which year?
Exp. Core Industries Growth Rises to 2.3% in February 2026
The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) grew by 2.3% (provisional) in February 2026 compared to February 2025.
Cement, Steel, Fertilisers, Coal, and Electricity sectors recorded positive growth during February 2026.
The ICI tracks performance of eight core industries (including coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, etc.) and has a 40.27% weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
The final growth rate for January 2026 stood at 4.7%, while the cumulative growth (April–February 2025-26) was 2.9% (provisional).
Q.8. Which of the following banks was penalised ₹31.80 lakh by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for regulatory non-compliance?
Exp. Lionel Messi Becomes Second Footballer to Score 900 Career Goals
Lionel Messi became only the second men’s footballer to score 900 official goals, achieving the milestone for Inter Miami CF against Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
He joins Cristiano Ronaldo, who reached the 900-goal mark earlier in 2024 and currently leads with 965 goals, aiming for the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
Messi reached 900 goals in 1,142 matches, faster than Ronaldo (1,236 games), while Pelé ranks third on the all-time list with 765 goals.
Q.10. FIFA imposed a fine of $190,700 on the _____________________ for breaching anti-discrimination rules.
FIFA नेभेदभाव–विरोधीनियमोंकेउल्लंघनकेलिए $190,700 काजुर्माना _____________________ परलगाया।
(a) UEFA
(b) Israeli Football Association (IFA)
(c) Irani Football Confederation (AFC)
(d) All India Football Federation (AIFF)
(e) English Football Association (FA)
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b).
Exp. FIFA Fines Israeli FA $190,700 Over Anti-Discrimination Violations
FIFA imposed a fine of $190,700 on the Israeli Football Association for breaching anti-discrimination rules.
The action was taken due to failure to address racist behaviour associated with Beitar Jerusalem.
Q.11. World Sparrow Day is observed annually on March 20 to raise awareness about the declining population of sparrows. What is the theme of World Sparrow Day 2026?
Exp. 21 March – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21.
Theme 2026 – Mobilizing political will: 60 years of commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The day commemorates the victims of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa. It aims to promote equality, justice, and elimination of racial discrimination worldwide.
The United Nations proclaimed the observance to encourage global efforts against racism.
Q.14. World Poetry Day is observed annually on March 21 to celebrate the power of poetry and promote linguistic diversity. What is the theme of World Poetry Day 2026?
