Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 13 March 2026 | MCQs for SSC, Banking, UPSC & Government Exams

Question 1

Under new FSSAI rules, state licensing is applicable up to what turnover?

Accepted Answer

₹50 crore - State-level licensing applies to businesses with turnover up to ₹50 crore.

Question 2

Which institution released the Fiscal Health Index 2026?

Accepted Answer

NITI Aayog - The Fiscal Health Index (FHI) assessing fiscal discipline of states was released by NITI Aayog.

Question 3

Which state ranked first in Fiscal Health Index 2026?

Accepted Answer

Odisha - Odisha topped the Fiscal Health Index with a score of 73.1, indicating strong fiscal discipline.

Question 4

Which state ranked second in Fiscal Health Index 2026?

Accepted Answer

Goa - Goa ranked second, followed by Jharkhand in the Fiscal Health Index ranking.

Question 5

Fiscal Health Index primarily measures which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Fiscal discipline - The index evaluates state financial health, including fiscal deficit and debt-to-GSDP ratio.

Question 6

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 has been extended until:

Accepted Answer

2028 - The Union Cabinet extended Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028.

Question 7

The total outlay for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 is:

Accepted Answer

₹8.69 lakh crore - The total allocation for JJM 2.0 is ₹8.69 lakh crore.

Question 8

Rural water coverage increased from 17% in 2019 to approximately:

Accepted Answer

81.60% - Household tap water coverage rose dramatically to 81.6% by 2026.

Question 9

Which organization successfully tested the CE20 cryogenic engine?

Accepted Answer

ISRO - The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted the CE20 cryogenic engine test.

Question 10

The CE20 cryogenic engine is used in which launch vehicle?

Accepted Answer

LVM3 - The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of LVM3, India’s heavy-lift rocket.

Question 11

The CE20 engine test was conducted for how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

165 - The sea-level test lasted 165 seconds.

Question 12

The thrust achieved by the CE20 engine during testing was:

Accepted Answer

22 tonnes - ISRO increased the engine thrust capability to 22 tonnes.

Question 13

The CE20 engine development is important for which mission?

Accepted Answer

Gaganyaan - CE20 supports India’s human spaceflight mission – Gaganyaan.

Question 14

The CE20 engine test took place at which location?

Accepted Answer

Mahendragiri - The test was conducted at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.

Question 15

The Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia in which case?

Accepted Answer

Harish Rana Case - The Harish Rana case reaffirmed the right to passive euthanasia in India.

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