Top 50 March Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC, State PSC & Competitive Exams

  

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1.

With reference to the India–Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, consider the following statements:

1. It transports High-Speed Diesel (HSD) from India to Bangladesh.
2. The pipeline connects Numaligarh refinery in Assam with Parbatipur in Bangladesh.
3. It is India’s first cross-border petroleum product pipeline.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

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2.

Regarding the World Trade Organization, consider the following statements:

1. It came into existence after the Uruguay Round negotiations.
2. It replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
3. Its dispute settlement mechanism is currently facing operational challenges.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1 and 3 only

Answer: C

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3.

With reference to the Essential Commodities Act, consider the following statements:

1. The Act empowers the central government to regulate production and distribution of essential commodities.
2. It allows the government to impose stock limits in extraordinary circumstances.
3. The Act was originally enacted to ensure availability of essential goods at fair prices.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 2 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

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4.

Which of the following countries have participated in Exercise Desert Flag?

1. India
2. United States
3. France
4. Australia

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 3 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

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5.

The military exercise Exercise Shesh Nag is associated with:

A. Counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain

B. Amphibious warfare training

C. Naval anti-submarine warfare

D. Strategic missile defence exercises

Answer: A

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6.

Consider the following statements about the International Maritime Organization:

1. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
2. Its primary responsibility is to regulate global shipping safety and environmental standards.
3. India is not a member of this organization.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

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7.

Which of the following correctly describes the objective of the India–Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline?

A. To transport crude oil from Bangladesh to India

B. To supply petroleum products from India to Bangladesh

C. To transport natural gas between the two countries

D. To connect India with Myanmar oil reserves

Answer: B

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8.

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Essential Commodities Act in India's economic policy?

A. It promotes privatization of agricultural markets

B. It enables government intervention to control hoarding and black marketing

C. It eliminates government control over food grains

D. It regulates foreign investment in agriculture

Answer: B

9.

Recently, the Government of India approved international status for Madurai Airport.

Which of the following statements regarding Madurai Airport is/are correct?

1. It is located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu.
2. It will facilitate direct international flights mainly to Southeast Asian destinations.
3. The airport is managed by the Airports Authority of India.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

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10.

With reference to the International Malaria Summit, consider the following statements:

1. It focuses on global strategies to eliminate malaria.
2. It is supported by international health organizations and governments.
3. Its main objective is to promote pharmaceutical exports.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1 and 3 only

Answer: A

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11.

India’s first amphibious surveillance drone is primarily designed for:

A. Deep sea mining operations

B. Surveillance over both land and water bodies

C. Satellite communication interception

D. Weather forecasting missions

Answer: B

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12.

Which of the following best describes the term “amphibious drone”?

A. A drone capable of operating only underwater

B. A drone capable of functioning both on land and water surfaces

C. A drone used exclusively by amphibian research institutes

D. A drone designed only for naval submarines

Answer: B

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13.

Which of the following sectors will be directly benefited from the internationalization of Madurai Airport?

1. Tourism in southern Tamil Nadu
2. Export of perishable agricultural products
3. Regional connectivity with Southeast Asia

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

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14.

Malaria is primarily transmitted by which of the following?

A. Aedes mosquito

B. Culex mosquito

C. Female Anopheles mosquito

D. Sand fly

Answer: C

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15

Which organization is globally responsible for coordinating malaria control programmes?

A. World Bank

B. World Health Organization

C. UNICEF

D. World Trade Organization

Answer: B

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16.

With reference to malaria elimination, consider the following statements:

1. India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030.
2. Malaria is caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium.
3. Vaccination against malaria is still under global development and limited deployment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1 only

Answer: C

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17.

The development of amphibious surveillance drones in India is mainly associated with strengthening:

A. Agricultural monitoring

B. Maritime security and border surveillance

C. Space exploration missions

D. Urban traffic management

Answer: B

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18.

Which of the following advantages is associated with amphibious drones?

1. Ability to operate in coastal wetlands
2. Capability to land on water surfaces
3. Enhanced surveillance during flood or disaster situations

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

19.

With reference to the International Solar Alliance, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to promote solar energy deployment globally.
2. Its headquarters is located in India.
3. Only United Nations member states can become members of ISA.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

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20.

Consider the following countries:

1. India
2. United States
3. Japan
4. Australia

These countries are members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.

The primary objective of this grouping is:

A. Military alliance against NATO

B. Promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region

C. Establish a global currency system

D. Regulate international trade tariffs

Answer: B

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21.

Which of the following correctly describes the Green Hydrogen?

A. Hydrogen produced from coal gasification

B. Hydrogen produced using renewable energy through electrolysis

C. Hydrogen produced from nuclear power plants

D. Hydrogen obtained from natural gas without carbon capture

Answer: B

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22.

With reference to the Financial Action Task Force, consider the following statements:

1. It combats money laundering and terror financing.
2. It is headquartered in Paris.
3. India is a member of FATF.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1 only

Answer: C

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23.

The Paris Agreement is related to which of the following?

A. Marine biodiversity conservation

B. Global climate change mitigation

C. International trade regulations

D. Nuclear disarmament

Answer: B

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24.

Which of the following straits is considered one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes connecting the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean?

A. Strait of Malacca

B. Strait of Gibraltar

C. Bab-el-Mandeb

D. Bering Strait

Answer: A

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25.

With reference to ASEAN, consider the following statements:

1. It promotes economic and political cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
2. India is a dialogue partner of ASEAN.
3. The ASEAN Secretariat is located in Bangkok.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

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26.

Which of the following best describes the Blue Economy?

A. Commercial exploitation of ocean minerals only

B. Sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth

C. Military control of maritime zones

D. Offshore oil drilling policy

Answer: B

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27.

The World Health Organization is primarily responsible for:

A. Regulating global trade

B. Coordinating international public health responses

C. Financing global infrastructure projects

D. Monitoring international migration

Answer: B

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28.

Which of the following rivers originates from the Tibetan Plateau?

1. Brahmaputra
2. Indus
3. Mekong

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

 

 

29.

With reference to the International Solar Alliance, consider the following statements:

1. It was jointly launched by India and France.
2. Its headquarters is located in Gurugram, India.
3. Only tropical countries located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn can become members.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1 only

Answer: A

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30.

Consider the following countries:

1. India
2. Iran
3. Russia
4. Azerbaijan

These countries are associated with the International North–South Transport Corridor.

The main objective of this corridor is:

A. Military cooperation in Central Asia

B. Reducing freight transport time between India and Europe

C. Establishing a free trade zone

D. Countering piracy in the Indian Ocean

Answer: B

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31.

Which of the following organizations releases the Global Hunger Index?

1. Concern Worldwide
2. Welthungerhilfe
3. World Bank

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

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32.

With reference to the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C.
2. Countries submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
3. It legally binds countries to specific emission reduction targets.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

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33.

The Blue Economy primarily refers to:

A. Extraction of minerals from oceans

B. Sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth

C. Privatization of marine fisheries

D. Exclusive military control over maritime zones

Answer: B

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34.

Which of the following countries share borders with the Caspian Sea?

1. Iran
2. Kazakhstan
3. Turkmenistan
4. Uzbekistan

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 3 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

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35.

With reference to ASEAN, consider the following statements:

1. It was established in 1967.
2. India is a full member of ASEAN.
3. The ASEAN Secretariat is located in Jakarta.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

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36.

Which of the following straits connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman?

A. Strait of Gibraltar

B. Strait of Malacca

C. Strait of Hormuz

D. Bab-el-Mandeb

Answer: C

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37.

The Financial Action Task Force mainly deals with:

A. Global financial market regulation

B. Combating money laundering and terror financing

C. International tax coordination

D. Currency exchange stabilization

Answer: B

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38.

Which of the following countries are members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue?

1. India
2. United States
3. Japan
4. Australia

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

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39.

The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between:

A. India and Pakistan

B. India and Bangladesh

C. India and Nepal

D. India and China

Answer: A

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40.

Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?

A. Gandak

B. Kosi

C. Son

D. Ghaghara

Answer: B

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41.

Which of the following correctly describes El Niño?

A. Cooling of Pacific Ocean waters

B. Warming of central and eastern Pacific Ocean

C. Strengthening of monsoon winds

D. Formation of tropical cyclones

Answer: B

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42.

Which of the following is a landlocked country?

A. Myanmar

B. Laos

C. Thailand

D. Vietnam

Answer: B

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43.

The Arctic Council primarily deals with:

A. Antarctic mineral resources

B. Arctic environmental protection and cooperation

C. Global fisheries management

D. Regulation of polar tourism

Answer: B

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44.

Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Gujarat

D. Maharashtra

Answer: C

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45.

The World Health Organization headquarters is located in:

A. Paris

B. Geneva

C. Vienna

D. New York

Answer: B

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46.

Which of the following gases contributes most to the greenhouse effect?

A. Nitrogen

B. Oxygen

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Argon

Answer: C

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47.

Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?

A. Dal Lake

B. Chilika Lake

C. Wular Lake

D. Loktak Lake

Answer: C

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48.

Which organization publishes the World Economic Outlook Report?

A. World Bank

B. IMF

C. WTO

D. OECD

Answer: B

49.

With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:

1. It was originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
2. South Africa joined the group later.
3. The grouping primarily focuses on economic cooperation among emerging economies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

 Answer: D

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50.

With reference to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, consider the following statements:

1. It was founded in 2001.
2. India became a full member in 2017.
3. The organization mainly deals with regional security and economic cooperation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

✅ Answer: D