Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the mascots “Pragati” and “Vikas” as part of preparations for Census 2027 .
MCQ 7 – Inland Waterway Infrastructure
Q7. India’s first riverine lighthouses are being developed along which river?
A) Ganga
B) Brahmaputra
C) Godavari
D) Narmada
✅ Answer: B) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways laid the foundation for India’s first riverine lighthouses on the Brahmaputra River to improve navigation safety.
MCQ 8 – Nutrition Programmes
Q8. NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent with which organization to improve nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts?
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) World Bank
D) UNDP
✅ Answer: B) UNICEF
Explanation:
NITI Aayog and UNICEF India partnered to strengthen nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Blocks .
MCQ 9 – Banking Sector Ranking
Q9. According to the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026 , which Indian bank ranked 16th globally and 7th in Asia-Pacific ?
A) ICICI Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) Axis Bank
✅ Answer: C) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) received an AAA+ brand strength rating , ranking 16th globally and 7th in the Asia-Pacific region .
MCQ 10 – Capital Market Regulation
Q10. What is the name of the AI-based surveillance system launched by SEBI to monitor digital financial content?
A) Suraksha
B) Sudarshan
C) Netra
D) Rakshak
✅ Answer: B) Sudarshan
Explanation:
SEBI introduced “Sudarshan” , an AI-based monitoring system to track financial content online and detect potential market manipulation.
MCQ 11 – International Cooperation
Q11. India signed a Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement with which country?
A) Sweden
B) Finland
C) Norway
D) Denmark
✅ Answer: B) Finland
Explanation:
India and Finland signed this agreement to strengthen cooperation in education, skilled migration, and workforce mobility .
MCQ 12 – Defence Technology
Q12. The Ghatak UCAV , being developed by DRDO, refers to:
A) A ballistic missile
Month: Current Affairs - March 07, 2026
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