UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 28 March 2026

Question 1: Consider the following statements regarding recent excise duty changes on fuel:

1. The Union Government reduced the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on both petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre.
2. The reduction in excise duty led to a direct decrease in retail fuel prices.
3. The primary objective of the duty cut was to compensate oil marketing companies (OMCs) for under-recoveries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 2:  Which of the following factors contributed to the recent fuel policy changes in India?

1. Rising Brent crude oil prices
2. West Asian geopolitical tensions
3. Declining domestic fuel demand

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Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the proposed India–U.S. interim trade deal:

1. The negotiations are close to finalisation, with only minor gaps remaining.
2. Pulses have emerged as a major point of contention between India and the U.S.
3. Both countries have agreed on the pace of tariff reduction.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 4: Consider the following statements regarding India’s response to supply chain disruptions due to the West Asian conflict:

1. The Prime Minister emphasized a “Team India” approach involving cooperation between the Centre and States.
2. The focus was only on fuel supply and excluded fertilizers and agriculture.
3. The government highlighted the need to curb hoarding and rumour-mongering.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 5:  Consider the following statements regarding India’s recent defence procurements:

1. India signed defence contracts with both Russian and U.S. firms.
2. The procurement reflects India’s strategy of maintaining diversified defence partnerships.
3. The deals are exclusively aimed at naval modernization.

Which of the statements given above are correct?