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1. Which ministry launched the ‘Say No To Proxy Sarpanch’ campaign?
‘Say No To Proxy Sarpanch’ campaign kis ministry ne launch kiya hai?

Ministry of Rural Development

Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Ministry of Home Affairs

Explanation: The campaign aims to empower elected women representatives in Panchayats and stop the practice of ‘Sarpanch Pati’, where husbands unofficially exercise power instead of the elected woman sarpanch.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth ₹16,450 crore in which states on March 11, 2026?
11 March 2026 ko PM Narendra Modi ne ₹16,450 crore ke development projects kin rajyon mein launch kiye?

Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Telangana and Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Explanation: The projects aim to improve infrastructure, connectivity, and economic growth in southern India.

3. Which bank launched a $500 million syndicated social loan facility for women’s economic empowerment?
Mahila arthik sashaktikaran ke liye $500 million ka syndicated social loan facility kis bank ne launch kiya?

HDFC Bank

ICICI Bank

State Bank of India

Axis Bank

Explanation: The initiative supports women entrepreneurs and financial inclusion, helping businesses run by women grow.

4. According to the SIPRI Report 2021–25, India ranks what position among global arms importers?
SIPRI Report 2021–25 ke anusaar Bharat global arms importers mein kaun sa sthaan rakhta hai?

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Explanation: India accounts for 8.2% of global arms imports, making it the second-largest arms importer in the world.

5. The joint military exercise ‘Lamitiye 2026’ is conducted between India and which country?
‘Lamitiye 2026’ joint military exercise Bharat aur kis desh ke beech ho rahi hai?

Mauritius

Maldives

Seychelles

Sri Lanka

Explanation: This exercise strengthens defence cooperation and maritime security between India and Seychelles.

6. Who has been appointed as the new Supreme Leader of Iran after the death of his father?
Apne pita ki mrityu ke baad Iran ka naya Supreme Leader kaun bana hai?

Hassan Rouhani

Mojtaba Khamenei

Ebrahim Raisi

Ali Larijani

Explanation: He was appointed by the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for selecting Iran’s Supreme Leader.

7. Which actress received the Best Actress award for the film ‘The Girlfriend’ at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards?
Telangana Gaddar Film Awards mein film ‘The Girlfriend’ ke liye Best Actress award kisko mila?

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Rashmika Mandanna

Keerthy Suresh

Sai Pallavi

Explanation: Rashmika Mandanna was honoured for her outstanding performance in the film ‘The Girlfriend’.

8. Vir Chakra awardee Lance Havildar KG George, who passed away recently, was associated with which war?
Vir Chakra awardee Lance Havildar KG George kis yudh se sambandhit the?

1962 Indo-China War

1965 Indo-Pakistan War

1971 Indo-Pakistan War

Kargil War

Explanation: He was a 1965 war hero and a recipient of the Vir Chakra, one of India's gallantry awards.

9. When does the CISF celebrate its Raising Day?
CISF apna Raising Day kab manata hai?

March 8

March 9

March 10

March 11

Explanation: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was established in 1969, and 2026 marks its 57th Raising Day.

10. Which rare amphipod species was discovered in Indian waters by researchers from Berhampur University?
Berhampur University ke researchers ne Indian waters mein kaun si rare amphipod species discover ki hai?

Stenothoe indica

Stenothoe lowryi

Amphipoda ganjamensis

Lowrya marina

Explanation: The species was discovered in Ganjam district of Odisha, marking its first recorded presence in Indian waters.