Daily Current Affairs Quiz (08–09 March 2026) – MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways & Defence Exams

Question 1

The RBI guidelines apply primarily to which category of banks?

Accepted Answer

Commercial banks - The RBI amendment directions apply to commercial banks, excluding small finance banks, payment banks and RRBs.

Question 2

Which bank launched the “YES Essence Women’s Salary Account”?

Accepted Answer

Yes Bank - YES Bank introduced this special salary account to promote financial empowerment of working women.

Question 3

What is the maximum cashback offered annually on the Elegance Debit Card under YES Essence account?

Accepted Answer

₹6,000 - The account provides 5% cashback up to ₹6,000 per year on select categories.

Question 4

Who is the Brand Ambassador for SBI General Insurance's campaign “Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa”?

Accepted Answer

Pankaj Tripathi - SBI General Insurance appointed Pankaj Tripathi as brand ambassador to strengthen brand visibility.

Question 5

The Government of India suspended TRP ratings for TV news channels for how many weeks?

Accepted Answer

Four weeks - The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed BARC to suspend TRP ratings for four weeks.

Question 6

Which organization measures Television Rating Points (TRP) in India?

Accepted Answer

BARC - Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) measures television viewership and TRP ratings in India.

Question 7

Who presented the Punjab Budget 2026–27?

Accepted Answer

Harpal Singh Cheema - Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the budget with ₹2,60,437 crore outlay.

Question 8

What is the total outlay of Punjab Budget 2026–27?

Accepted Answer

₹2,60,437 crore - Punjab Budget 2026–27 allocated ₹2,60,437 crore for various development programs.

Question 9

Which scheme provides monthly financial assistance to women in Punjab?

Accepted Answer

Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana - This scheme provides ₹1,000 per month to women and ₹1,500 to Dalit women.

Question 10

Which state proposed a ban on social media usage for children under 16 years?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka - Karnataka proposed restricting social media use among children below 16 to prevent digital addiction.

Question 11

Who presented the Karnataka Budget 2026–27?

Accepted Answer

Siddaramaiah - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the state budget.

Question 12

What is the total outlay of Karnataka Budget 2026–27?

Accepted Answer

₹4.48 trillion - The Karnataka budget size for FY27 is ₹4.48 trillion, marking a 13.3% increase.

Question 13

SWAYATT initiative was launched in which year?

Accepted Answer

2019 - SWAYATT was launched on 19 February 2019 to promote inclusive procurement.

Question 14

Which country became the first in the Americas to eliminate leprosy as a public health problem?

Accepted Answer

Chile - WHO confirmed Chile eliminated leprosy as a public health problem.

Question 15

What defines elimination of leprosy according to WHO?

Accepted Answer

1 case per 10,000 - WHO defines elimination as less than 1 case per 10,000 population.

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