Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 18 March 2026 | MCQs for SSC, Banking & UPSC Exams

Question 1

The compensation policy applies mainly to which medical events?

Accepted Answer

Serious Adverse Events Following Immunization - The ruling focuses on Serious Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI).

Question 2

Assembly elections announced in March 2026 include how many states/UTs?

Accepted Answer

Five - Elections will be held in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry.

Question 3

Approximately how many voters are expected to participate in these elections?

Accepted Answer

17.4 crore - Around 17.4 crore voters are expected to participate in the elections.

Question 4

How many election officials will be deployed during the assembly elections?

Accepted Answer

25 lakh - Around 25 lakh officials will be deployed for election management.

Question 5

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into effect when:

Accepted Answer

Election schedule is announced - The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately after the election schedule announcement.

Question 6

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is mainly significant because it carries approximately what percentage of global oil trade?

Accepted Answer

35% - Nearly 20% of global oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a vital energy route.

Question 7

The Strait of Hormuz lies between which two countries?

Accepted Answer

Iran and Oman - The Strait of Hormuz is located between Iran and Oman.

Question 8

India imports approximately what percentage of its crude oil requirements?

Accepted Answer

80% - India imports over 80% of its crude oil, making energy supply disruptions critical.

Question 9

India submitted its First National Report on which international environmental agreement?

Accepted Answer

Nagoya Protocol - India submitted its First National Report on the Nagoya Protocol.

Question 10

The Nagoya Protocol is related to which concept?

Accepted Answer

Access and Benefit Sharing of genetic resources - The Nagoya Protocol ensures fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources.

Question 11

The Nagoya Protocol is part of which global agreement?

Accepted Answer

Convention on Biological Diversity - The Nagoya Protocol is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Question 12

India issued approximately what percentage of global IRCC certificates under the Nagoya Protocol?

Accepted Answer

60% - India issued about 60% of the world's IRCC certificates.

Question 13

How many Biodiversity Management Committees have been established in India?

Accepted Answer

2.76 lakh - India established 2,76,653 Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs).

Question 14

Which authority regulates biodiversity access at the national level in India?

Accepted Answer

National Biodiversity Authority - The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) regulates access to biological resources in India.

Question 15

The NETRA AI platform was launched to monitor which infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

Dams - NETRA AI monitors dam safety and predicts potential structural risks.

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