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 16 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, 16 March, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. Who has recently assumed office as a Judge in the Andhra Pradesh High Court?
A. Justice Hima Kohli
B. Justice Lisa Gill
C. Justice Pankaj Mithal
D. Justice Vikram Nath
Answer: B. Justice Lisa Gill
Q. Which state will host the 7th season of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) in July 2026?
A. Telangana
B. Goa
C. Haryana
D. Rajasthan
Answer: B. Goa
Q. Into the Core Group of which scheme has 10m Air Pistol World Champion Samrat Rana recently been inducted?
A. National Sports Talent Scheme
B. Fit India Mission
C. Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
D. National Excellence Programme
Answer: C. Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Q. Who was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2026?
A. Sachin Tendulkar and Karnam Malleswari
B. Nari Contractor and M. D. Valsamma
C. Rahul Dravid and Saina Nehwal
D. Viswanathan Anand and Geeta Phogat
Answer: B. Nari Contractor and M. D. Valsamma
Q. What amount has the government allocated for the Economic Stability Fund?
A. ₹60,000 crore
B. ₹80,000 crore
C. ₹1 lakh crore
D. ₹1.5 lakh crore
Answer: C. ₹1 lakh crore
Q. With which institute has the Delhi Government signed an MoU to test smog-eating surfaces?
A. IIT Kanpur
B. IIT Kharagpur
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Roorkee
Answer: C. IIT Madras
Q. What record has NMDC Limited set for Iron Ore production in FY 2025-26? A. 42 MT
B. 47 MT
C. 50 MT
D. 55 MT
Answer: C. 50 MT
Q. Which state government recently introduced the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: B. Maharashtra
Q. For which communities was the creation of a Cultural and Development Board recently announced?
A. Assam
B. Tripura
C. West Bengal
D. Jharkhand
Answer: C. West Bengal
Q. Kushal Das, who recently passed away, served as the former General Secretary of which organization?
A. BCCI
B. AIFF
C. Indian Olympic Association
D. Hockey India
Answer: B. AIFF
Q. SEBI has decided to permit Mutual Funds to engage in which type of borrowing?
A. Short-term Borrowing
B. Intra-day Borrowing
C. External Borrowing
D. Seasonal Borrowing
Answer: B. Intra-day Borrowing
Q. In which water body is Kharg Island located?
A. Black Sea
B. Arabian Sea
C. Persian Gulf
D. Caspian Sea
Answer: C. Persian Gulf
Q. Indian Railways has launched a nationwide campaign to curb the illegal sale of which items?
A. Firecrackers and tobacco
B. Liquor and Gutkha
C. Counterfeit medicines
D. Plastic bottles
Answer: B. Liquor and Gutkha
Q. Which country has decided not to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
A. Oman
B. Iran
C. Bahrain
D. Kuwait
Answer: B. Iran
Q. Who has recently assumed charge as the Interim CEO of IndiGo Airlines?
A. Aditya Ghosh
B. Rahul Bhatia
C. Rakesh Gangwal
D. Sanjiv Kapoor
Answer: B. Rahul Bhatia
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 16 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.