1. Kusunpur village in Odisha is being developed as a smart village under which organisation?
A. NITI Aayog
B. DRDO
C. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
D. ISRO
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
CSIR is leading the initiative to transform Kusunpur into Odisha’s first smart village , focusing on technology-driven rural development.
2. India’s unemployment rate in February 2026 was:
A. 5.5%
B. 6.1%
C. 4.9%
D. 4.2%
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
As per National Statistics Office, unemployment declined to 4.9% , reflecting improved labour market conditions.
3. The ‘24 Speed Post’ service was launched by:
A. India Post Payments Bank
B. Ministry of Commerce
C. Department of Posts
D. NITI Aayog
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The service ensures next-day guaranteed delivery , enhancing logistics efficiency.
4. The Nagoya Protocol is related to:
A. Climate Change
B. Trade Agreements
C. Nagoya Protocol
D. Nuclear Safety
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
It deals with Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) of genetic resources under biodiversity governance.
5. Joha rice exported from Assam is associated with:
A. Organic certification
B. Hybrid seeds
C. Geographical Indication
D. MSP scheme
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
GI tagging ensures regional identity and export value .
6. Which company became the first in India to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore in a single year?
A. SAIL
B. Tata Steel
C. NMDC Limited
D. Vedanta
✅ Answer: C
7. The ₹100 crore Integrated Aqua Park project is located in:
A. Leh
B. Srinagar
C. Jammu
D. Anantnag
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
Announced by Rajiv Ranjan Singh for fisheries development.
8. The film “CHYIMI” won an award at:
A. Cannes Film Festival
B. Berlin Film Festival
C. New York Short Animation Festival
D. Venice Film Festival
✅ Answer: C
9. Sahitya Akademi Awards recognise:
A. Sports achievements
B. Scientific innovation
C. Sahitya Akademi literary excellence
D. Film industry
✅ Answer: C
Month: Current Affairs - March 19, 2026
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