8 March 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Launched on February 19, 2019, the SWAYATT initiative under the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) aims to provide startups, women entrepreneurs, youth, and self-help groups with direct access to government buyers.

The suspension was ordered to discourage competitive pressures among news channels, which the government felt led to exaggerated or unverified reporting on the Israel–Iran conflict.

The government of Karnataka, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, included a proposal to ban social media for children under 16 in its 2026-27 budget to curb digital addiction and exposure to harmful content.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the only woman to feature in the top 10 of the Hurun Rich List 2026, securing the third rank in the country.

Indonesia announced it will ban social media access for minors under 16, requiring tech companies to implement strict age-verification systems to protect children from cyberbullying and fraud.

Following the success of his party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party, in the 2026 parliamentary elections, former Kathmandu mayor Balendra 'Balen' Shah is expected to take office as Prime Minister.

Smriti Mandhana was included in the Barbie Dream Team 2026, making her the first Indian cricketer to receive this honor as part of Mattel’s campaign celebrating influential women.

Open Market Operations (OMOs) are used by the RBI to inject liquidity into the banking system, helping banks manage cash outflows related to GST and tax obligations at the end of the financial year.

India's foreign exchange reserves hit a record $728.5 billion, primarily driven by a $4.14 billion increase in gold reserves and gains in foreign currency assets.

Operation Sankalp was launched in 2019 to protect Indian merchant ships and ensure safe navigation in the sensitive sea routes of the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz.

The government announced that the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will be held across Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Jasprit Bumrah achieved 500 international wickets by dismissing Harry Brook, cementing his status alongside Indian legends like Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin.

The official 2026 theme from the United Nations for International Women's Day is 'Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,' emphasizing legal protections.

Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh, currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff, is set to take charge as the Western Command GOC-in-C following the retirement of Lt Gen M. K. Katiyar.

The Karnataka budget announced the Bangalore Robotics and AI Innovation Zone (BRAINz), a collaborative effort involving the Indian Institute of Science and ISRO.

The scheme provides a loan waiver of up to ₹2 lakh for farmers, benefiting approximately 28–30 lakh individuals in Maharashtra.

The color purple, a traditional symbol in the women’s suffrage movement, represents justice and dignity, while green represents hope and white represents unity.

Lakshya Sen defeated Li Shi Feng in straight games (21-13, 21-16) to advance to the semi-finals of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

The Karnataka budget for 2026-27 projects a total spending of ₹4.48 trillion and a fiscal deficit of ₹97,449 crore, which amounts to 2.95% of the GSDP.

With 308 billionaires, India has become the third-largest hub for billionaires in the world, trailing behind the United States and China.