Daily Current Affairs Quiz 25th March 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Daily Current Affairs: 25 March, 2026

Q1. The global community observes World Tuberculosis Day on March 24th every year to commemorate the scientific breakthrough of Dr. Robert Koch. For the year 2026, which of the following has been officially designated as the theme to drive global commitment and hope toward eliminating the epidemic?

(a) Unite to End TB: Leave No One Behind

(b) Invest to End TB. Save Lives.

(c) Yes! We Can End TB.

(d) The Clock is Ticking: Reach the Unreached

(e) Wanted: Leaders for a TB-Free World

Answer: c

Solution:

• World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed every year on 24 March to raise awareness about tuberculosis, one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.
• The day commemorates the discovery of the TB-causing bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) by Robert Koch in 1882, a major milestone in medical science.
• The observance aims to increase public awareness, promote prevention, and strengthen efforts to eliminate TB globally.
• The theme for World TB Day 2026 is “Yes! We Can End TB.”
• The theme serves as a call to action and message of hope, emphasizing that eliminating TB is achievable with sustained efforts.
• It highlights the need for stronger commitment at local, national, and global levels, especially to address the challenge of drug-resistant TB.
• The day encourages governments, organizations, and communities to accelerate progress toward ending the TB epidemic

Q2. India’s cultural and natural heritage is recognized globally through its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. As of March, 2026, how many World Heritage Properties are currently in India?

(a) 40
(b) 42
(c) 46
(d) 44
(e) 48

Answer: d

Solution:

• India currently has a total of 44 UNESCO World Heritage Properties.
• These include:
  • 36 Cultural Heritage Sites
  • 7 Natural Heritage Sites
  • 1 Mixed Heritage Site
• The Government of India has submitted new proposals to the World Heritage Centre for inclusion in the World Heritage List:
  • Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath (2025–26)
  • Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Charai Cultural Landscape (2026–27)
• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the conservation and maintenance of 3,686 protected monuments and sites across the country.
• This includes 27 World Heritage properties under ASI’s direct management.
• ASI also provides visitor amenities such as drinking water, toilets, pathways, and landscaping at these sites.

Q3. In March 2026, the inaugural edition of the National Indoor Athletics Championships was launched in which of the following cities?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Guwahati

(c) Bhubaneswar

 (d) Bengaluru

 (e) Hyderabad

 Answer: c

Solution:

• The inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships began on 24 March 2026 at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
• The event marks a new milestone for track and field sports in India, introducing a structured indoor competition platform.
• The two-day championship has attracted a total of 278 participants, including 97 women athletes.
• Competitions are being held in both senior and under-20 categories.
• The event aims to strengthen India’s indoor athletics ecosystem and expand the domestic competition calendar.
• It is designed to provide athletes with early-season competitive exposure and performance opportunities.

Q4. Which institution is the primary implementation partner for the Ministry of I&B’s National AI Skilling Initiative launched in March 2026?

(a) National Institute of Design (NID)

(b) Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)

(c) Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)

(d) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

(e) Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

Answer: b

Solution:

• Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched three major initiatives to strengthen India’s media, broadcasting, and digital ecosystem and promote the ‘Orange Economy’.
• The three initiatives include:
  1. National AI Skilling Initiative (in partnership with Google and YouTube through IICT)
  2. MyWAVES (Citizen Creator Platform under WAVES OTT)
  3. Advanced Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) with in-built satellite tuners in TVs

National AI Skilling Initiative:

• Launched by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in collaboration with Google and YouTube.
• Implemented through the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT).
• Aims to train 15,000 participants from the creative and media sectors.
• Focus areas include Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics (AVGC), and media technologies.
• The programme will be conducted in two phases:
  • Phase I (23 March – 30 June 2026):
    • Focus on foundational AI learning
    • Includes courses like AI Essentials, Prompting Essentials, Introduction to Generative AI
    • Completion is mandatory to move to Phase II
  • Phase II (July – December 2026):
    • Focus on advanced, hands-on training and specialization
    • Includes storytelling, YouTube best practices, and AI tools like Gemini 3, Veo, Vertex AI, Nano Banana
    • Training will be conducted in major cities across India
• The initiative aims to build a future-ready, AI-skilled workforce and position India as a global hub for digital content and innovation.

MyWAVES – Citizen Creator Platform:

• MyWAVES is a new feature under the WAVES OTT platform.
• It enables citizens to create, upload, and share content, promoting user-generated content (UGC).
• Supports participation in national initiatives like the Create in India Challenge.
• Offers multilingual support and allows formats such as short videos, vertical videos, and episodic content.
• Transforms WAVES from a content viewing platform to a content creation ecosystem.

Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuners:

• The government introduced television sets with built-in satellite tuners.
• This allows users to access DD Free Dish channels directly without a set-top box.
• It reduces additional costs, wiring, and dependency on multiple remotes.
• A new Advanced Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) has also been introduced.
• The initiative aims to enhance accessibility and improve the television viewing experience across households in India.

Q5. The “BIMSTEC Youth Heritage and Sustainability Immersion Programme” held in March 2026 was hosted by which Indian state?

(a) Odisha

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Rajasthan

(d) Madhya Pradesh

(e) West Bengal

Answer: (d)

Solution:

• India hosted the BIMSTEC Youth Heritage and Sustainability Immersion Programme from 17 to 23 March 2026 in Madhya Pradesh.
• The programme brought together young leaders from BIMSTEC countries to strengthen cultural ties and regional cooperation.
• It aimed to promote heritage awareness and sustainable development practices among youth participants.
• The initiative was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
• It was part of the announcements made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.
• The programme reflects India’s efforts to enhance youth engagement and people-to-people connectivity within the BIMSTEC region.