Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz (01–02 March 2026) for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Government Exams

Question 1

The new GDP estimation system uses which methodology?

Accepted Answer

Double deflation - The double deflation method adjusts output and input prices separately to measure real economic growth more accurately.

Question 2

Which country-based company will become the first overseas firm to list on NSE International Exchange at GIFT City?

Accepted Answer

Cyprus - Ellinas Finance, based in Cyprus, will list equity shares on NSE International Exchange at GIFT City.

Question 3

Where is GIFT City, the international financial services hub, located?

Accepted Answer

Gandhinagar - GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) is located near Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

Question 4

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated infrastructure projects on which National Waterway?

Accepted Answer

NW-2 - National Waterway-2 runs along the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

Question 5

Which river is associated with National Waterway-2?

Accepted Answer

Brahmaputra - NW-2 is developed along the Brahmaputra River, supporting inland water transport in Northeast India.

Question 6

Which village declared itself a “caste-free village” in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

Soundala - Soundala village in Maharashtra passed a resolution declaring itself caste-free.

Question 7

Which Prime Minister will inaugurate India's first semiconductor ATMP facility in Sanand?

Accepted Answer

Narendra Modi - PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate India’s first semiconductor ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat.

Question 8

ATMP stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Assembly Testing Marking Packaging - ATMP stands for Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging, a key stage in semiconductor production.

Question 9

The semiconductor ATMP plant in Sanand is being developed by which company?

Accepted Answer

Micron Technology - The facility is developed by Micron Technology, strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem.

Question 10

Which organization restored the Chungthang–Lachen Axis in Sikkim?

Accepted Answer

BRO - The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) restored the axis after multiple disasters.

Question 11

BRO operates under which ministry?

Accepted Answer

Defence Ministry - BRO operates under the Ministry of Defence and builds strategic infrastructure in border areas.

Question 12

The Rail Tech Policy 2026 was launched by which ministry?

Accepted Answer

Railways - Indian Railways launched Rail Tech Policy 2026 to encourage innovation and technology adoption.

Question 13

Which digital platform was launched for railway claims settlement?

Accepted Answer

e-Railway Claims Tribunal - The e-Railway Claims Tribunal (e-RCT) digitizes claim settlement procedures.

Question 14

Which state renamed Mount Abu as Aburaj?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan - The Rajasthan government renamed Mount Abu as Aburaj as part of cultural identity restoration.

Question 15

Who resigned as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum?

Accepted Answer

Børge Brende - Børge Brende stepped down as WEF President and CEO.

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