20 Current Affairs MCQs
From The Indian Express - 11 March 2026

Q1: What recent fashion event raised concerns about cultural appropriation involving Indian jhumkas?

• A. New York Fashion Week with Kolhapuri chappals
• B. Paris Fashion Week by Ralph Lauren tagging them as vintage
• C. London show with Chola sculptures
• D. Mumbai bridal expo

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q2: In what manner can the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) be removed, as per the Constitution?

• A. Simple majority in Parliament
• B. President's recommendation alone
• C. Same as a Supreme Court Judge
• D. By Election Commission vote

Correct Answer: C [file:1]

Q3: Which state recently cleared the Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam 2026 for anti-conversion measures?

• A. Uttar Pradesh
• B. Maharashtra
• C. Gujarat
• D. Karnataka

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q4: What critical chokepoint for India's energy imports was affected by the West Asia conflict?

• A. Suez Canal
• B. Strait of Hormuz
• C. Bab-el-Mandeb
• D. Malacca Strait

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q5: What is the purpose of the Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) as mentioned in the PDF?

• A. Routine budgeting
• B. Unanticipated expenditure from global dynamics
• C. Defence spending only
• D. State grants

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q6: How many of China's Xiaokang villages are across India's northeastern states?

• A. 72
• B. 90
• C. 624
• D. 628

Correct Answer: A [file:1]

Q7: What did the Supreme Court direct regarding COVID vaccine Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI)?

• A. Ban Covishield
• B. No-fault compensation policy
• C. Ignore claims
• D. Expert body only

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q8: Under which Article does the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) fall as a Directive Principle?

• A. Article 14
• B. Article 21
• C. Article 44
• D. Article 25

Correct Answer: C [file:1]

Q9: Which Indian industry is heavily impacted by natural gas shortages due to the West Asia war?

• A. Textiles
• B. Glass
• C. Steel
• D. Mining

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q10: What is the total additional allocation approved for Jal Jeevan Mission till 2028?

• A. 1.51 lakh crore
• B. 2.79 lakh crore
• C. 3.59 lakh crore
• D. 8.70 lakh crore

Correct Answer: A [file:1]

Q11: India has how many registered Geographical Indications (GIs)?

• A. 658
• B. 624
• C. 90
• D. 72

Correct Answer: A [file:1]

Q12: Who is the current CEC mentioned in the impeachment context?

• A. Rajiv Kumar
• B. Gyanesh Kumar
• C. Surya Kant
• D. Vikram Nath

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q13: Which Act governs the GI Registry in Chennai?

• A. Designs Act
• B. GI of Goods Registration Protection Act, 1999
• C. Trademarks Act
• D. Copyright Act

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q14: What percentage of India's LPG imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz?

• A. Over 80%
• B. 75%
• C. 60%
• D. 50%

Correct Answer: A [file:1]

Q15: India's counter to Xiaokang villages is the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), launched in?

• A. 2017
• B. 2022
• C. 2020
• D. 2019

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q16: Which High Court struck down parts of Gujarat's anti-conversion law in 2021?

• A. Supreme Court
• B. Gujarat HC
• C. MP HC
• D. Karnataka HC

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q17: What is the revised ESF estimate for FY26 in the Union Budget?

• A. 50,000 crore
• B. 1 lakh crore
• C. 2.81 lakh crore
• D. 2.01 lakh crore

Correct Answer: A [file:1]

Q18: Which case declared triple talaq ultra vires?

• A. Shah Bano
• B. Shayara Bano v. Union of India
• C. Sarla Mudgal
• D. John Vallamattom

Correct Answer: B [file:1]

Q19: What Act was invoked to regulate petroleum and natural gas during shortages?

• A. Essential Commodities Act, 1955
• B. Food Security Act
• C. Petroleum Act
• D. Energy Conservation Act

Correct Answer: A [file:1]

Q20: What unique ID system was introduced for Jal Jeevan Mission villages?

• A. Sujal ID
• B. Sujalam Bharat with Sujal Gaon ID
• C. Har Ghar Jal ID
• D. JJM Dashboard ID

Correct Answer: B [file:1]