1. NITI Aayog approved funding of ₹1.55 crore for which initiative?
A. Digital India Centre
B. RISE Centre
C. Startup India Hub
D. Skill India Mission
Answer: B
Explanation: The funding is for the RISE (Rural Innovations Incubation, Skilling and Entrepreneurship) Centre to promote rural innovation.
2. The RISE Centre is located in:
A. Telangana
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer: C
Explanation: It is being established in NTR district of Andhra Pradesh.
3. The revamped PM Internship Scheme primarily focuses on:
A. Defence training
B. Export promotion
C. Skill development and employability
D. Agricultural subsidies
Answer: C
Explanation: The scheme aims to improve youth participation and employment readiness.
4. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by:
A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. State Assemblies
D. Supreme Court
Answer: B
Explanation: The Lok Sabha passed the amendment bill to strengthen transgender rights.
5. India’s sports economy crossed which milestone in 2025?
A. $1 billion
B. $2 billion
C. $5 billion
D. $10 billion
Answer: B
Explanation: It surpassed $2 billion due to growth in sports infrastructure and leagues.
6. The Supreme Court ruled that SC status applies only to followers of:
A. All religions
B. Hinduism only
C. Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism
D. Hinduism and Christianity
Answer: C
Explanation: As per constitutional provisions, SC status is limited to these three religions.
7. The Sugam Digital Gujarat Initiative is related to:
A. Agriculture reforms
B. E-governance services
C. Defence modernization
D. Tourism promotion
Answer: B
Explanation: It focuses on digitising citizen services for efficient governance.
8. India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are for which period?
A. 2025–2030
B. 2030–2035
C. 2031–2035
D. 2026–2031
Answer: C
Explanation: The updated NDCs cover the period 2031–2035.
9. India won how many bronze medals at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: B
Explanation: India secured two bronze medals in team events.
10. World Theatre Day is observed on:
Month: Current Affairs - March 27, 2026
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