4th March 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

The New Seed Act 2026 aims to modernize India's agricultural regulatory framework by mandating seed company registration and introducing QR codes on packets to ensure input quality and prevent the sale of substandard products.

The NITI Aayog and JICA signed a pact for Phase II of the Japan–India Cooperative Actions, which specifically targets the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme to enhance institutional capacity and governance.

The BEE Star Label mobile application, developed with CLASP, allows consumers to scan QR codes on star-labelled appliances to access authentic, verified energy performance data.

The Survey of India (SoI) partnered with Kerala Digital University to collaborate on mapping, spatial data sciences, and the integration of AI and Machine Learning technologies in geospatial research.

The 30 kW IDS for EVs, developed to reduce import dependency, utilizes Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based power modules, specifically Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, for higher thermal stability and efficiency.

The Saksham Skill Census, launched in the H-West ward of Mumbai, is being conducted by Sapio Analytics over the coming months to map youth skills using AI and GIS.

The ASMITA League, under the Khelo India Mission, is a gender-neutral initiative designed to boost women’s sports participation and identify talent across various age categories.

In February 2026, the RBI and the Bank of Japan signed the third amendment to the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) for an amount up to USD 75 billion to ensure economic stability.

The partnership allows eligible Indian investors to access global investment products like foreign equities and ETFs through the India INX GA platform, adhering to the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) limit.

Safeena Husain, the founder of Educate Girls, was featured on the TIME list for her work in addressing the educational needs of girls in rural and tribal communities in India.

KP Unnikrishnan served as a member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) from 1980 to 1982, a body responsible for examining government appropriation accounts and CAG reports.

The book, which explores Mahatma Gandhi's communication strategies, was authored by Dr. Dhiraj Kakadia, who is the Additional Director General of Akashvani.

Civil Accounts Day is observed on March 1 to mark the foundation of the ICAS, which was established through the 1976 Departmentalisation of Union Accounts Act, effective retroactively from March 1, 1976.

The 16 publications cover Tamil heritage, architecture, and scholars, including books on Rameswaram, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, and the epic Manimegalai; cybersecurity was not listed.

In the budget presented by CM Nayab Singh Saini, the fiscal deficit for FY27 is projected at Rs 40,293.17 crore, which represents 2.65% of the state's GDP.

The Haryana government announced the rollout of a Green Hydrogen Policy, with plans for the first plant to be established in Panipat as part of the state's green energy efforts.

The United Nations General Assembly invited the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to facilitate the observance of World Seagrass Day, which occurs annually on March 1.

The Haryana budget allocated Rs 23,603.69 crore to the Education & Sports sector, which is the highest among the categories listed.

The Revised Pesticide Act 2026, announced by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is designed to replace the aging Insecticides Act of 1968 to better regulate pesticides in modern Indian agriculture.