MCQs – Current Affairs (14 March)

1. The Supreme Court of India recently clarified that which factor alone cannot determine “creamy layer” status in OBC reservations?

A. Educational qualification
B. Caste status
C. Parental income alone
D. Land ownership

✅ Answer: C. Parental income alone

Explanation:
The Court clarified that parental income cannot be the only criterion for identifying the creamy layer within OBCs; broader socio-economic indicators should also be considered.

MCQs – Current Affairs (13 March)

1. The revised capital cost of the Greenfield connectivity corridor to Noida International Airport approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is:

A. ₹2,850 crore
B. ₹3,630.77 crore
C. ₹4,120 crore
D. ₹5,600 crore

✅ Answer: B. ₹3,630.77 crore

Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a revised capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for the greenfield corridor improving connectivity to Noida International Airport.

1. The Government of India sets Ground Level Credit (GLC) targets primarily for which sector?

A. Manufacturing sector
B. Agriculture and allied sectors
C. MSME sector
D. Infrastructure sector

✅ Answer: B. Agriculture and allied sectors

Explanation:
The Government annually sets Ground Level Credit (GLC) targets for banks to ensure adequate credit flow to agriculture and allied sectors, supporting farm productivity and rural development.

1. The Government of India notified standards for green ammonia and green methanol under which mission?

A. National Biofuel Mission
B. National Hydrogen Energy Mission
C. National Green Hydrogen Mission
D. National Solar Mission

✅ Answer: C. National Green Hydrogen Mission

Explanation:
The government notified standards for green ammonia and green methanol under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to promote hydrogen-based fuels and reduce carbon emissions.

MCQs – Current Affairs (10 March)

1. India has expanded its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) network over the last decade to how many countries?

A. 30
B. 32
C. 38
D. 42

✅ Answer: C. 38

Explanation: India currently has 9 Free Trade Agreements covering 38 countries, helping expand exports, strengthen supply chains, and deepen global trade integration.