Daily Current Affairs Quiz 29th March 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Daily Current Affairs: 29 March, 2026

Q1. In a recent development related to constitutional bodies in India, a senior political leader has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes. Who has assumed charge as the Chairperson of NCBC in March 2026?

(a) Smriti Irani

(b) Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

(c) Meenakshi Lekhi

(d) Anupriya Patel

(e) Hema Malini

Answer: b

Solution:

• Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) with effect from 18 March 2026.
• Kiran Umesh Mahalle has taken charge as a Member of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) with effect from 20 March 2026.

Q2. The central bank of India has released a strategic roadmap to strengthen the digital payments ecosystem and enhance financial security. What is the theme of RBI’s Payments Vision 2028?

(a) Digital India Payments

(b) Secure Payments for All

(c) Shaping India’s Payment Frontier

(d) Inclusive Digital Economy

(e) Future of Fintech India

Answer: c

Solution:

• In March 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the ‘Payments Vision 2028’, outlining a roadmap to strengthen India’s digital payments ecosystem.
• The vision document is based on the theme “Shaping India’s Payment Frontier.”
• It focuses on key areas such as user empowerment, fraud prevention, efficient cross-border payments, and ease of doing business.
• The roadmap sets out initiatives to be implemented up to December 2028.

• Key initiatives under the vision include:
  • Development of an interoperability framework for Trade Receivables Discounting Systems (TReDS) to enhance the efficiency of receivables financing.
  • Introduction of a “switch on/off” facility across digital payment modes, similar to card controls, enabling users to manage transactions and reduce fraud risks.
  • Review and improvement of the cross-border payments ecosystem to enhance speed, transparency, and cost efficiency.

 Q3. In March, 2026, under the Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan extended by Japan to India, several development projects have been approved in key sectors such as urban transport, health, and agriculture. In which of the following states will these projects be implemented?

(a) Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu

(b) Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra

(c) Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha

(d) West Bengal, Assam, Kerala

(e) Haryana, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Answer: b

Solution:

• The Government of Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of JPY 275.858 billion (approximately ₹16,420 crore) to India.
• The financial assistance will support four key projects across the sectors of urban transport, health, and agriculture.
• These projects will be implemented in the states of Punjab, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Q4. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2025, which of the following trends was observed regarding the “Self-Employed” category in the Indian labour market between 2023 and 2025?

(a) It showed a sharp increase due to the rise of the gig economy.

(b) It remained stagnant at exactly 60% across all three years.

(c) It fluctuated wildly due to seasonal rural migration patterns.

(d) It declined among females but saw a record high among urban males.

(e) It showed a gradual decline from 58.2% in 2023 to 56.2% in 2025.

Answer: e

Solution:

• The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Annual Report 2025 (January–December 2025).
• The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above stood at 59.3% in 2025, remaining stable compared to 2024.
  • Male LFPR: 79.1%
  • Female LFPR: 40.0%
• The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) was 57.4% in 2025, almost unchanged from 2024.
  • Male WPR: 76.6%
  • Female WPR: 38.8%
• Among those not in the labour force:
  • 69.8% of males cited continuing education as the main reason
  • 44.4% of females cited childcare and domestic responsibilities
• Workforce participation by education level (males aged 15+):
  • Diploma/Certificate: 82.7%
  • Graduation: 79.1%
  • Post-graduation and above: 83.1%
• The share of self-employed persons declined from 58.2% (2023) to 57.5% (2024) and further to 56.2% (2025).
• The Unemployment Rate (UR) stood at 3.1% in 2025 for both males and females.
  • Male UR declined slightly from 3.3% (2024)
  • Female UR remained unchanged
• Youth unemployment (15–29 years) declined to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.3% in 2024.
  • Rural youth: 8.3%
  • Urban youth: 13.6%
• The total number of employed persons (15+ years) in 2025 was estimated at 61.6 crore, including:
  • 41.6 crore males
  • 20.0 crore females
• The findings indicate stable labour participation, improving youth employment trends, and persistent gender gaps in workforce participation and working hours.

Q5. The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2026 recognised outstanding contributions across multiple categories in Indian media, including print, digital, and broadcast platforms. Who among the following won the award in the Print (Hindi) category?

(a) Sarvapriya Sangwan

(b) Deeptiman Tiwary

(c) Avadhesh Akodia

(d) Praveen Jain

(e) Srikkanth Dhasarathy

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2026 recognised 24 journalists across 19 categories.
• The awards were presented by the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on 27 March 2026.
• Instituted in 2006 by the Ramnath Goenka Memorial Foundation, the awards honour excellence in print, digital, and broadcast journalism.
• Each award carries a ₹1,00,000 cash prize, along with a trophy and citation.

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