Daily Current Affairs Quiz 13th March 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Daily Current Affairs: 13 March, 2026

Q1. The Defence Headquarters Training Institute under the Ministry of Defence has recently achieved a major recognition for excellence in training standards and institutional capacity-building. Which accreditation rating did the Defence Headquarters Training Institute (DHTI) receive under the NSCSTI framework?

(a) Utkrishth (3-Star)

(b) Ati Utkrishth (4-Star)

(c) Pramukh (5-Star)

(d) Uttam (2-Star)

(e) Vishisht (5-Star)

Answer: b

Solution:

• The Defence Headquarters Training Institute (DHTI) under the Ministry of Defence has achieved a major milestone.
• The institute received “Ati Utkrishth” (4-Star) accreditation under the National Standards for Civil Services Training Institutions (NSCSTI) framework.
• This recognition reflects high standards in civil services training, governance, and institutional capacity-building.
• DHTI significantly improved its rating from the previous accreditation cycle held two years earlier, where it received “Uttam” (1-Star) accreditation.
• modernization of learning systems, and strengthening defence administrative capacity.
• The NSCSTI framework is designed to evaluate and improve the quality of training institutions involved in civil services capacity development.

Q2. To strengthen the security of the Aadhaar ecosystem and detect vulnerabilities in its digital infrastructure, which among the following launched a Bug Bounty Programme engaging cybersecurity experts and ethical hackers?

(a) National Informatics Centre
(b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(c) Unique Identification Authority of India
(d) National Cyber Security Coordinator
(e) Digital India Corporation

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme to strengthen the security of the Aadhaar ecosystem.
• The initiative allows cybersecurity experts and ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities in UIDAI’s digital platforms.
• If participants discover genuine security vulnerabilities and report them responsibly, they will receive financial rewards based on the severity of the issue.
• A panel of 20 experienced security researchers and ethical hackers has been selected to participate in the programme.
• The experts will test the security of several UIDAI digital platforms, including:
  • UIDAI Official Website
  • myAadhaar Portal
  • Secure QR Code application.
• Identified vulnerabilities will be categorized into Critical, High, Medium, and Low risk levels, with rewards determined accordingly.
• The programme is being implemented in collaboration with ComOlho IT Private Limited, a cybersecurity solutions provider.
• The initiative aims to enhance the robustness, transparency, and security of India’s digital identity infrastructure.

Q3. In March 2026, a high-level banking conference was organized to deliberate on structural reforms and modernization strategies for Regional Rural Banks in India. Which organization hosted the RRB Conclave 2026?

(a) Reserve Bank of India

(b) NABARD

(c) Indian Banks’ Association

(d) State Bank of India

(e) Department of Financial Services

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) organized a one-day event titled RRB Conclave 2026 on 11 March 2026 in New Delhi.
• The conclave was themed “Next-Gen Reforms for RRBs – Challenges & Opportunities.”
• The event was organized under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), which operates under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• The conclave aimed to discuss opportunities, challenges, and the roadmap for next-generation reforms in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
• The initiative forms part of the broader reform agenda aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, aimed at building a strong, inclusive, and resilient banking ecosystem in rural India.

Q4. At its FTX 2026 event, Razorpay unveiled a new artificial intelligence platform designed to automate and simplify payment infrastructure management for businesses. Which AI development toolkit powers Razorpay’s newly launched Agent Studio?

(a) OpenAI GPT SDK

(b) Claude Agent Software Development Kit

(c) Google Gemini SDK

(d) Microsoft Copilot SDK

(e) Meta Llama SDK

Answer: b

Solution:

• Razorpay launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform aimed at transforming how businesses build and manage payment infrastructure.
• The announcement was made during the FTX 2026 event hosted by the company.
• Razorpay introduced what it described as the world’s first “Agent Studio” built on Claude Agent Software Development Kit (SDK) developed by Anthropic.
• The Agent Studio enables businesses to create AI-powered agents that can automate payment-related operations and workflows.

Q5. Netflix expanded its technological and creative footprint in India by launching a premier visual effects and virtual production hub to support the fast-growing AVGC sector. What is the name of the studio launched by Netflix in Hyderabad?

(a) Eyeline Studios
(b) Pixel Studios
(c) DreamWorks Lab
(d) VisionFX Studio
(e) CineTech Studios

Answer: a

Solution:

• On 12 March 2026, Netflix launched its premier visual effects and virtual production hub, Eyeline Studios, in Hyderabad, marking a major strategic push in India’s rapidly growing animation, VFX, gaming, and comics (AVGC) sector.
• Eyeline Studios serves as Netflix’s innovation hub for visual effects and virtual production, where traditional filmmaking techniques are combined with advanced digital technologies.
• The studio was founded in 2019 and later merged with Scanline VFX in 2025, a globally renowned visual effects company established in 1989, to create a unified creative ecosystem.
• The integrated structure now operates across three divisions — Studios, VFX, and Labs.
• Eyeline Studios uses several proprietary technologies, including the Light Dome volumetric lighting system, LED volume stages, 4D capture systems, and AI/ML-driven production tools.
• The Hyderabad facility is the fifth global location of Eyeline Studios, following Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seoul, and London.