Weekly Current Affairs Revision Quiz for Civil Services Aspirants
Source:Indian Express ↗
Why It Matters
Regular quizzes and mock questions are crucial for UPSC Prelims preparation, allowing aspirants to evaluate their retention of current affairs and adapt to the objective-question format.
Summary
The article is a Weekly Current Affairs Quiz covering the period from March 08 to March 14, 2026, designed to help UPSC aspirants test their knowledge on recent national and international events. (Content was inaccessible due to a paywall).
Key Points
- Provides a weekly revision tool for UPSC Prelims through multiple-choice questions.
- Covers multiple disciplines including economy, polity, environment, science, and international relations based on the week's news.
- Helps candidates assess their preparation and consolidate current affairs knowledge.
Important Terms
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
A central scheme aiming to provide free electricity (up to 300 units monthly) to one crore Indian households through rooftop solar installations and subsidies.
UPSC context
GS Paper II (Government Schemes) and GS Paper III (Energy/Environment). Tests knowledge of renewable energy transitions.
National Creators Award
An initiative to recognize digital content creators driving social change and innovation across 20 categories, including storytelling, education, and environmental sustainability.
UPSC context
GS Paper II (Governance) and GS Paper III (Economy). Tests understanding of the emerging 'creator economy'.
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
Government securities denominated in grams of gold, issued by the RBI as substitutes for physical gold to reduce imports and mobilize domestic savings.
UPSC context
GS Paper III (Indian Economy). Tests concepts of fiscal deficit, financial savings, and trade balance.
NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation)
India's indigenous regional satellite navigation system designed to provide accurate position information service to users in India and the surrounding region.
UPSC context
GS Paper III (Science and Technology). Tests knowledge of space missions and technological self-reliance.
International Energy Agency (IEA)
An autonomous intergovernmental organization that provides analysis and data on the global energy sector to ensure reliable, affordable, and clean energy.
UPSC context
GS Paper II (International Institutions). Tests understanding of global energy governance and security.
Governor (Constitutional Office)
The constitutional head of a state (Articles 153-161), appointed by the President, holding office during the President's pleasure.
UPSC context
GS Paper II (Polity). Tests knowledge of constitutional roles, federalism, and executive powers.
Prelims Trap
NavIC is a global navigation system requiring a constellation of at least seven satellites to provide accurate positioning.
NavIC is a regional (not global) system covering India and up to 1,500 km beyond its borders. It requires a minimum of only four satellites for reliable positioning.
Static Concepts Connected
What are the different types of grants under Article 115 and 116?
- Supplementary Grant: Authorized when the amount approved by Parliament for a specific service is found insufficient for the current financial year.
- Additional Grant: Granted when a need arises for additional expenditure on a new service not contemplated in the original budget.
- Excess Grant: Granted when money spent on any service exceeds the amount granted; requires Public Accounts Committee scrutiny first.
What are the key orbital characteristics of the NavIC satellite constellation?
- Constellation Size: Comprises seven satellites to provide position, navigation, and timing services over the Indian region.
- Geostationary Orbit: Three satellites are placed in geostationary orbit, appearing fixed above the equator to provide continuous regional coverage.
- Geosynchronous Orbit: Four satellites are placed in inclined geosynchronous orbit, tracing a figure-eight pattern over the designated region.
Cross-Topic Patterns
Expanded BRICS and Middle East energy security
India's 2026 BRICS chairship coincides with the bloc's expansion to include Iran and UAE, tightly linking BRICS diplomacy to Persian Gulf chokepoints like Kharg Island.
Fundamental Rights and gender identity
The NALSA (2014) ruling anchors gender self-determination in Article 21 (Life and Liberty), forming a judicial continuum with the Puttaswamy privacy judgement and Navtej Johar decriminalization.
India's 2026 BRICS chairship post-expansion makes a multi-statement question on new members, NDB funding, and consensus mechanisms highly probable.
