The new year brings new opportunities and for competitive exam aspirants staying updated is the first step toward success. If you want to start 2026 on a strong note, today GK Quiz Today 17 March 2026 is the perfect way to sharpen your current affairs preparation. These questions are designed to reflect what really matters in exams.
This Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers set covers important national and international events, government schemes, sports, awards, and economy-related updates. Based on recent exam trends, the quiz helps you understand how current affairs are asked in SSC, Banking, Railways, and other competitive exams, making your preparation more focused and effective.
Whether you are a beginner or revising for upcoming exams, this GK Quiz Today will boost your confidence and improve your accuracy. Practicing daily current affairs not only strengthens your general knowledge but also builds the habit of smart, exam-oriented learning exactly what toppers follow.
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GK Quiz Today, 17 March, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. When is Pi Day celebrated?
a. March 11
b. March 12
c. March 13
d. March 14
Answer: d. March 14
Q. Who became the winner of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix?
a. George Russell
b. Kimi Antonelli
c. Charles Leclerc
d. Max Verstappen
Answer: a. George Russell
Q. For the first time, opposition MPs submitted a notice for a motion to remove the Chief Election Commissioner from office; what is the minimum number of MPs’ signatures required for this?
a. Lok Sabha 50, Rajya Sabha 25
b. Lok Sabha 100, Rajya Sabha 50
c. Lok Sabha 150, Rajya Sabha 75
d. Lok Sabha 200, Rajya Sabha 100
Answer: b. Lok Sabha 100, Rajya Sabha 50
Q. Under which Article of the Constitution can the Chief Election Commissioner be removed from office through a process similar to that of a Supreme Court Judge?
a. Article 124
b. Article 324
c. Article 327
d. Article 356
Answer: b. Article 324 (Article 324(5) → Procedure for the removal of the CEC and Election Commissioners)
Q. When was World Kidney Day observed in the year 2026?
a. March 9
b. March 12
c. March 11
d. March 14
Answer: b. March 12 (It is observed every year on the second Thursday of March.)
Q. An international debate arose regarding the US Secretary of Defense’s use of the term “No Quarter” in the context of the war in Iran; what does this term mean?
a. To kill enemy soldiers and take no prisoners of war
b. To establish a safe corridor for humanitarian aid
c. To take enemy soldiers as prisoners of war and keep them safe
d. The deployment of international peacekeeping forces
Answer: a. To kill enemy soldiers; to take no prisoners of war.
Q. Kharg Island, which was subjected to a military attack by the United States in March 2026, belongs to which country?
a. China
b. Oman
c. North Korea
d. Iran
Answer: d. Iran (Approximately 90% of Iran’s oil exports originate from this island.)
Q. Who won the Men’s Singles title at the Indian Wells Open 2026 (BNP Paribas Open)?
a. Carlos Alcaraz
b. Jannik Sinner
c. Daniil Medvedev
d. Novak Djokovic
Answer: b. Jannik Sinner
Q. Who was the winner of the Women’s Singles title at the Indian Wells Open 2026?
a. Iga Świątek
b. Elena Rybakina
c. Aryna Sabalenka
d. Coco Gauff
Answer: c. Aryna Sabalenka
Q. When is the International Day of Action for Rivers observed?
a. March 12
b. March 13
c. March 14
d. March 15
Answer: c. March 14
Q. Who was awarded the Polly Umrigar Award (Best International Cricketer – Men) at the BCCI Naman Awards ceremony 2026?
a. Rohit Sharma
b. Shubman Gill
c. Virat Kohli
d. Jasprit Bumrah
Answer: b. Shubman Gill
Q. Who received the award for Best International Cricketer (Women) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026?
a. Harmanpreet Kaur
b. Mithali Raj
c. Smriti Mandhana
d. Deepti Sharma
Answer: c. Smriti Mandhana
Q. Who won the Gold Medal in the Men’s High Jump T63 category at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026?
a. Arvind Kumar
b. Rajesh Verma
c. Shailesh Kumar
d. Ajay Paswan
Answer: c. Shailesh Kumar
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 17 March 2026 covered the most important current affairs questions that are highly relevant for SSC, RRB, Group D, Banking and other competitive exams Regular practice of these daily quizzes will help you stay updated improve your accuracy and strengthen your overall exam preparation Keep revising daily stay consistent and continue solving more GK quizzes to score higher in your upcoming exams.