Media & Information Governance
Q1. The Government of India directed which organization to suspend TRP reporting for TV news channels for four weeks ?
A. Prasar Bharati
B. Broadcast Audience Research Council
C. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
D. Press Council of India
✅ Answer: B. Broadcast Audience Research Council
Explanation:
The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) was directed to temporarily suspend Television Rating Points (TRP) reporting for news channels to improve transparency and credibility in audience measurement.
State Economy & Budgets
Q2. The Punjab Budget 2026–27 , with an outlay of ₹2,60,437 crore , was presented by:
A. Bhagwant Mann
B. Harpal Singh Cheema
C. Sukhbir Singh Badal
D. Charanjit Singh Channi
✅ Answer: B. Harpal Singh Cheema
Explanation:
Punjab’s Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the ₹2.60 lakh crore budget focusing on agriculture, welfare schemes, and infrastructure.
Q3. The Karnataka Budget 2026–27 with an outlay of ₹4.48 trillion was presented by:
A. Basavaraj Bommai
B. Siddaramaiah
C. D.K. Shivakumar
D. Jagadish Shettar
✅ Answer: B. Siddaramaiah
Explanation:
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Karnataka Budget 2026–27 emphasizing digital governance, economic growth, and welfare programmes.
Q4. Karnataka proposed restricting social media usage for children below which age ?
A. 14 years
B. 15 years
C. 16 years
D. 18 years
✅ Answer: C. 16 years
Explanation:
The Karnataka government proposed banning social media access for children under 16 to address online safety and mental health issues .
Digital Governance
Q5. The SWAYATT initiative under the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) promotes participation of which groups in public procurement?
A. Farmers and cooperatives
B. Startups, women, and youth entrepreneurs
C. Exporters and traders
D. Public sector companies
✅ Answer: B. Startups, women, and youth entrepreneurs
Explanation:
SWAYATT (Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions) aims to increase inclusion of startups, women entrepreneurs, and MSMEs in government procurement .
Women Empowerment
Q6. The Barbie Dream Team 2026 campaign was launched by which company?
A. Hasbro
B. Mattel
C. Lego
D. Disney
✅ Answer: B. Mattel
Explanation:
Toy manufacturer Mattel launched Barbie Dream Team 2026 to celebrate women achievers on International Women’s Day (8 March) .
Q7. Which bank launched the YES Essence Women’s Salary Account ?
A. ICICI Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. Yes Bank
D. Axis Bank
✅ Answer: C. Yes Bank
Explanation:
Yes Bank introduced the YES Essence Women’s Salary Account offering financial benefits and lifestyle services tailored for working women .
Wealth & Economy
Q8. According to the Hurun Rich List 2026 , how many billionaires does India have?
A. 256
B. 308
C. 352
D. 401
✅ Answer: B. 308
Explanation:
India has 308 billionaires , making it the third-largest billionaire population globally , after USA and China .
Sports
Q9. The Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will be hosted by which state?
A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh
✅ Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will be hosted by Chhattisgarh to promote sports among tribal communities .
Q10. Which Indian cricketer completed 500 international wickets during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal?
A. Mohammed Shami
B. Ravindra Jadeja
C. Jasprit Bumrah
D. Ravichandran Ashwin
✅ Answer: C. Jasprit Bumrah
Explanation:
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah reached the milestone of 500 international wickets during the T20 World Cup semifinal against England .
Banking & Regulation
Q11. The RBI Responsible Business Conduct Third Amendment Directions 2026 aim to strengthen protection for:
A. Corporate borrowers
B. Retail investors
C. Electronic banking customers
D. Foreign investors
✅ Answer: C. Electronic banking customers
Explanation:
These RBI directions enhance customer protection in electronic banking services , effective 1 July 2026 .
Global Health
Q12. Which country was declared by WHO as having eliminated leprosy as a public health problem ?
A. Peru
B. Chile
C. Argentina
D. Bolivia
✅ Answer: B. Chile
Explanation:
WHO and PAHO confirmed that Chile eliminated leprosy as a public health issue , a major milestone in disease control.
Global Technology Events
Q13. The Mobile World Congress 2026 was held in:
A. Tokyo
B. Berlin
C. Barcelona
D. San Francisco
✅ Answer: C. Barcelona
Explanation:
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world’s largest mobile technology event , held annually in Barcelona, Spain .
Judiciary
Q14. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court
Month: Current Affairs - Mar 09, 2026
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