Daily Current Affairs UPSC: News Based MCQs Quiz | 16th March 2026 Skip to main content

Daily Current Affairs UPSC: News Based MCQs Quiz | 16th March 2026

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Question 1

Miscellaneous | Awards | Medium | The Hindu

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Consider the following in context of Sangita Kalanidhi Awards:

1. It came into existence in 1942.

2. The original award comprises a gold medal and a birudu patra.

Which of the statements above is or are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. None of the above

Solution & Detailed Explanation

Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

Detailed Explanation

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Question 2

Science and Technology | Non Metals | Medium | The Hindu

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Consider the following in context of LPG:

1. It is heavier than air.

2. It has a lower calorific value.

Which of the statements above is or are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. None of the above

Solution & Detailed Explanation

Answer: (A) 1 only

Detailed Explanation

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Question 3

Environment | Pollution | Medium | The Hindu

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Consider the following in context of Black Carbon:

1. It is a major component of fine particulate matter 10.

2. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biomass, and biofuels.

Which of the statements above is or are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. None of the above

Solution & Detailed Explanation

Answer: (B) 2 only

Detailed Explanation

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Question 4

International Relation | Places In News | Medium | The Hindu

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Kharg Island is located in:

A. Persian Gulf

B. Strait of Hormuz

C. Arabian Sea

D. All of the above

Solution & Detailed Explanation

Answer: (A) Persian Gulf

Detailed Explanation

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