Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 05 March 2026 | MCQ for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Government Exams

Question 1

Which countries renewed the USD 75 Billion Bilateral Swap Arrangement in February 2026?

Accepted Answer

India & Japan - The Reserve Bank of India and Bank of Japan renewed the USD 75 billion Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) to strengthen financial stability and cooperation.

Question 2

What is the total size of the renewed India–Japan Bilateral Swap Arrangement?

Accepted Answer

$75 billion - The facility size under the India–Japan Bilateral Swap Arrangement remains USD 75 billion, providing financial liquidity support.

Question 3

Which institution approved an 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for FY 2025–26?

Accepted Answer

EPFO - The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) retained the 8.25% interest rate for EPF deposits for FY 2025–26.

Question 4

The decision regarding EPF interest rate was taken during which meeting of the Central Board of Trustees?

Accepted Answer

239th - The 239th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) chaired by the Union Labour Minister approved the interest rate.

Question 5

Who is the CEO of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation?

Accepted Answer

Ramesh Krishnamurthi - Ramesh Krishnamurthi is the CEO of EPFO, which operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Question 6

SEBI was given statutory powers under which Act?

Accepted Answer

SEBI Act 1992 - SEBI was established in 1988 and gained statutory powers through the SEBI Act, 1992.

Question 7

India’s Current Account Deficit in Q3 FY26 stood at:

Accepted Answer

$13.2 billion - RBI data showed the Current Account Deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion (1.3% of GDP) in Q3 FY26.

Question 8

The Indian Bison Fest 2026 will be held in which wildlife sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Debrigarh - The Indian Bison Fest will be held at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha.

Question 9

Which animal is scientifically known as Bos gaurus?

Accepted Answer

Indian Bison (Gaur) - The Indian bison (Gaur) is the largest bovine species and is scientifically called Bos gaurus.

Question 10

Project HANUMAN aims to address which issue?

Accepted Answer

Human-wildlife conflict - Project HANUMAN launched in Andhra Pradesh aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

Question 11

Who launched Project HANUMAN?

Accepted Answer

Pawan Kalyan - Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launched Project HANUMAN.

Question 12

Where will the Bharat Steel 2026 Summit be held?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi - The summit will take place in New Delhi from 16 April 2026.

Question 13

The total outlay of Haryana Budget 2026–27 is:

Accepted Answer

₹2.23 lakh crore - The Haryana Budget has an outlay of ₹2.23 lakh crore.

Question 14

Which mission aims to train 1 lakh youth in Artificial Intelligence in Haryana?

Accepted Answer

Haryana AI Mission 2026 - The Haryana Artificial Intelligence Mission 2026 aims to train 1 lakh youth in AI.

Question 15

Which strategic maritime chokepoint carries about one-fifth of global oil trade?

Accepted Answer

Strait of Hormuz - The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical oil trade route.

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