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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 17 Mar 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the BCCI Naman Awards:

1.   The Polly Umrigar Award is given to the best international cricketer in the men’s category.

2.   The BCCI Naman Awards are given only for performances in international cricket.

3.   The C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cricket.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: Only 3

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Polly Umrigar Award

This award is given to the best international cricketer in the men’s category.

BCCI Naman Awards

These awards are not limited only to international cricket, but are also given for domestic cricket, junior cricket, umpiring, and other categories.

C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cricket.

Q2:

Recently, with reference to the families of terror victims in Jammu & Kashmir, consider the following statements:

1.   The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir provided appointment letters to the next of kin of terror victims under compassionate appointment.

2.   These appointments were given under the Compassionate Appointment Rules of the Jammu & Kashmir Administration.

3.   Under this initiative, more than 400 families of terror victims have been provided government jobs so far.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1, 2, and 3

D: Only 1

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, handed over compassionate appointment letters to 50 next of kin of terror victims during a programme held at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar. These appointments were provided under the Compassionate Appointment Rules of the Jammu & Kashmir Administration, which aim to provide livelihood support and rehabilitation opportunities to families affected by terrorism.

According to the administration, more than 400 families of terror victims have been provided government jobs so far under this initiative and the process for several other cases is still ongoing. This initiative is considered an important step toward the rehabilitation and dignified livelihood of families affected by terrorism through employment opportunities.

Q3:

Match the following rocket systems with their respective countries:

List–I (Rocket System)	List–II (Country)
A. Pinaka	1. China
B. HIMARS	2. India
C. PHL-03	3. United States of America
D. Smerch	4. Russia

List–I (Rocket System)

List–II (Country)

A. Pinaka

1. China

B. HIMARS

2. India

C. PHL-03

3. United States of America

D. Smerch

4. Russia

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

A: A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

B: A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

C: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

D: A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Pinaka
Pinaka is an indigenously developed Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system of India, developed by DRDO and used by the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System)
HIMARS is an advanced rocket artillery system of the United States, which has been widely used in the Ukraine war.

PHL-03
PHL-03 is a long-range multi-barrel rocket system developed by China.

Smerch
Smerch is a powerful long-range rocket artillery system developed by Russia, and it is also used by the Indian Army.

Q4:

With reference to the Sujal Gaon ID initiative, consider the following statements:

1.   Its objective is to create a digital record of rural water supply schemes.

2.   Under this initiative, each water supply scheme is assigned a unique digital identification.

3.   This initiative has been launched to monitor agricultural irrigation projects.

Choose the correct answer:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The Sujal Gaon ID initiative aims to enable digital mapping, monitoring, and management of rural drinking water schemes. Under this initiative, each rural water supply scheme is assigned a unique digital identification (Unique ID), which helps create a comprehensive digital record of the entire water distribution system—from source to tap.

This system enhances transparency, effective monitoring, and improved service delivery in rural water supply.

The initiative has been launched under the Jal Jeevan Mission to strengthen efforts aimed at providing safe drinking water in rural areas. Therefore, it is related to the drinking water supply system and not directly linked to agricultural irrigation projects.

Q5:

With reference to the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

1.   It is a biodiversity-rich region located in the Western Ghats.

2.   It is part of the Srivilliputhur–Megamalai Tiger Reserve.

3.   Recently, new species were discovered here by the Forest Survey of India (FSI).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is an important biodiversity-rich region located in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. It forms part of the Srivilliputhur–Megamalai Tiger Reserve, which was notified in 2021.

Recently, several new species were discovered in this region, but the discovery was made by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), not by the Forest Survey of India (FSI).