Daily Current Affairs Quiz 28th March 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Daily Current Affairs: 28 March, 2026

Q1. In a recent diplomatic appointment, a senior Indian Foreign Service officer has been designated to represent India in the United Kingdom. Who has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the UK?

(a) Vikram Doraiswami

(b) Periasamy Kumaran

(c) Taranjit Singh Sandhu

(d) Harsh Vardhan Shringla

(e) Ruchira Kamboj

Answer: b

Solution:

• Periasamy Kumaran, a senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom.
• The appointment was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• He belongs to the 1992 batch of the Indian Foreign Service.
• He is currently serving as a Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.

Q2. According to a recent OECD report, India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy despite global uncertainties. What is the projected GDP growth rate of India for 2025–26?

(a) 6.5%
(b) 6.8%
(c) 7.0%
(d) 7.6%
(e) 8.0%

Answer: d

Solution:

• In March 2026, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) projected India’s GDP growth at:
  • 7.6% for 2025–26
  • 6.1% for 2026–27
  • 6.4% for 2027–28
• India is expected to remain the fastest-growing major economy during this period.
• According to the OECD’s interim Economic Outlook, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is testing the resilience of the global economy.
• China’s economic growth is projected to slow down:
  • 5.0% in 2025
  • 4.4% in 2026
  • 4.3% in 2027
• Global GDP growth is projected to:
  • Remain stable at 2.9% in 2026
  • Increase slightly to 3.0% in 2027
• Growth is expected to be supported by:
  • Strong technology-related investments
  • Gradual reduction in effective tariff rates

Q3. A new digital platform- Gruh Sugam has been launched to simplify access to housing loans for defence personnel and government employees. Which organization has launched the Gruh Sugam Portal?

(a) RBI

(b) NABARD

(c) HUDCO

(d) SIDBI

(e) National Housing Bank

Answer: e

Solution:

• The National Housing Bank (NHB), the apex institution for promoting a cost-effective housing finance system in India, has launched the ‘Gruh Sugam Portal’.
• The portal is designed to enable defence personnel, paramilitary forces, and government employees (both Central and State) to easily access home loans from their place of posting.
• It aims to promote digital lending, enhance financial inclusion, and support affordable housing.
• The initiative will help in increasing home ownership by improving access to housing finance.

Q4. Shri E.A. Rajendran, who passed away in March 2026, was a legendary figure in the Indian creative arts industry. In which specific regional film and theater industry did he primarily establish his career?

(a) Kannada

(b) Telugu

(c) Malayalam

(d) Tamil

(e) Marathi

Answer: c

Solution:

• E. A. Rajendran, a veteran actor and theatre personality, passed away on 26 March 2026.
• He died at his residence in Pattathanam, Kollam, Kerala at the age of 71.
• He was widely known for his versatile performances in Malayalam cinema and television.
• Rajendran had a significant presence in theatre, films, and television, contributing extensively to the Malayalam entertainment industry.
• His demise marks the loss of a respected and experienced artist in Indian performing arts.

Q5.  Balendra Shah, who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal on 27 March 2026, represents which political party that has recently emerged as a significant force in the Nepalese Parliament?

(a) Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)

(b) Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)

(c) Nepali Congress (NC)

(d) Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP)

(e) Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)

Answer: a

Solution:

• Balendra Shah, parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal on 27 March 2026.
• At the age of 35, he has become the youngest Prime Minister in Nepal’s history.
• He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ramchandra Paudel.
• The oath ceremony was held at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas.