18 March 2026 Current Affairs MCQ UPSC-SSC-Banking level

9. The BCCI Naman Awards are related to:

A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Board of Control for Cricket in India
D. Tennis

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
They honour outstanding achievements in Indian cricket .

10. Fitch Ratings projected India’s GDP growth for FY26 at:

A. 6.5%
B. 7.0%
C. 7.2%
D. 7.5%

✅ Answer: D

Explanation:
Fitch projected 7.5% GDP growth , indicating strong economic outlook.

11. Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms were revised by:

A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. Department of Economic Affairs
D. NITI Aayog

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
The revision facilitates ease of listing for large companies .

12. National Mission for Financial Inclusion is associated with:

A. PMFBY
B. PMJDY
C. MGNREGA
D. Stand-Up India

✅ Answer: B

Explanation:
NMFI operates under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana .

13. DCM Shriram Limited received funding from:

A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. International Finance Corporation
D. ADB

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
IFC is the private sector arm of the World Bank Group .

14. Digital payments growth in India is driven by:

A. SEBI
B. NPCI only
C. RBI only
D. Government, RBI, and NPCI

✅ Answer: D

Explanation:
All three institutions collectively contributed to digital payment expansion .

15. The World Bank loan of USD 300 million is for:

A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
The loan supports Clean Air Transition Programme .

16. Special Observer for Assam Elections 2026:

A. Rajiv Kumar
B. Sushil Chandra
C. Manjeet Singh
D. Ashok Lavasa

✅ Answer: C

17. Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding Centre is being set up in:

A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh

✅ Answer: D