Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 28 March 2026 (SSC, Banking, UPSC Level)

Question 1

The West Asia crisis has primarily disrupted which global trade route?

Accepted Answer

Strait of Hormuz - The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for oil and LNG transport. Disruptions here directly affect global energy supply.

Question 2

What percentage of global LNG trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

33% - Around one-third of global LNG trade flows through Hormuz, making it strategically crucial.

Question 3

Operation Urja Suraksha is launched by which organization?

Accepted Answer

Indian Navy - The Indian Navy launched this operation to ensure safe energy shipment routes.

Question 4

What is the main objective of Operation Urja Suraksha?

Accepted Answer

Secure energy supply - The operation focuses on protecting oil and gas shipments in risky maritime zones.

Question 5

Which vessels are escorted under Operation Urja Suraksha?

Accepted Answer

LNG and LPG carriers - The operation ensures safe passage of energy vessels like LNG and LPG carriers.

Question 6

India retained its inflation target at what percentage?

Accepted Answer

4% - India’s inflation target remains at 4% under the monetary policy framework.

Question 7

What is the tolerance band for inflation targeting?

Accepted Answer

2–6% - RBI maintains inflation within 2–6% range to ensure stability.

Question 8

Till which year is the inflation targeting framework extended?

Accepted Answer

2031 - The framework has been extended till 2031 to maintain economic stability.

Question 9

Which act provides the legal basis for inflation targeting?

Accepted Answer

RBI Act, 1934 - The RBI Act governs monetary policy including inflation targeting.

Question 10

Gujarat became which state to implement Uniform Civil Code?

Accepted Answer

Second - Gujarat is the second state after Uttarakhand to implement UCC.

Question 11

UCC in Gujarat applies to which areas?

Accepted Answer

Marriage and succession - UCC standardizes personal laws like marriage, divorce, and inheritance.

Question 12

What is the penalty for violating UCC provisions in Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

₹10,000 or 3 months jail - The law enforces compliance with penalties including fines and imprisonment.

Question 13

Which feature is mandatory under Gujarat UCC?

Accepted Answer

Live-in registration - Live-in relationships must be registered under the UCC law.

Question 14

Which country’s conflict triggered the West Asia crisis?

Accepted Answer

Iran - The crisis originated due to tensions involving Iran affecting global trade.

Question 15

Fertilizer shortage is mainly due to export restrictions by which countries?

Accepted Answer

Russia & China - These major producers restricted exports, causing shortages.

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