Daily Quiz March 5

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. Who was killed in the joint US-Israeli airstrikes on March 1, 2026, marking a major escalation in Middle East tensions?
   1.   Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
   2.   Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi
   3.   Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
   4.   Iranian General Qassem Soleimani
2. What policy theme was emphasized at the National Science Day 2026 event, focusing on research-to-application in India?
   1.   Clean Energy for All
   2.   Women in Science Catalysing Viksit Bharat
   3.   Digital India for Rural Growth
   4.   Aerospace Innovation for Tomorrow
3. Which country’s head coach Sanath Jayasuriya announced his decision to step down after a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign in 2026?
   1.   India
   2.   Sri Lanka
   3.   Bangladesh
   4.   Australia
4. What is the significance of Operation 'Epic Fury', named by the Pentagon in March 2026?
   1.   US evacuation from Afghanistan
   2.   US-India joint naval exercise
   3.   US-Israeli military campaign against Iran
   4.   Humanitarian aid mission to Africa
5. Which Indian university held its 102nd convocation in March 2026, conferring degrees on more than 1.2 lakh students?
   1.   Jawaharlal Nehru University
   2.   Banaras Hindu University
   3.   University of Delhi
   4.   Aligarh Muslim University
6. Which Indian region was congratulated by the PM for scripting history with its first Ranji Trophy win in 2026?
   1.   Sikkim
   2.   Jammu and Kashmir
   3.   Goa
   4.   Tripura
7. Which college in Kerala celebrated its centenary in March 2026, with the Vice President of India as chief guest?
   1.   St. Berchmans College
   2.   CMS College
   3.   Loyola College
   4.   Maharaja’s College
8. Which Indian city did PM Modi visit to inaugurate a major semiconductor facility in February 2026?
   1.   Pune
   2.   Sanand
   3.   Noida
   4.   Bengaluru
9. Which major air route was disrupted due to Israel's strikes on Iran in late February 2026?
   1.   Delhi–London
   2.   Delhi–Tel Aviv
   3.   Mumbai–Paris
   4.   Chennai–Singapore
10. Which Indian scientist was conferred the Padma Shri in 2026 for developing 'Drishti', India's first indigenous runway visibility system?
    1.   Dr. Ritu Karidhal
    2.   Dr. K. Balasubramanian
    3.   Dr. Shubha V. Iyenger
    4.   Dr. Vineet Joshi