What is NavIC and is it India’s indigenous navigation satellite system?

NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is India’s indigenous navigation satellite system developed by ISRO. It provides accurate position information services to users in India and surrounding regions. At least four operational satellites are required for full navigation services.

What is the Sujal Gaon ID under Jal Jeevan Mission?

Sujal Gaon ID is a scheme-based unique digital identifier that enables complete digital mapping of rural piped water supply assets under the Jal Jeevan Mission. It ensures monitoring, transparency and infrastructure tracking in rural water delivery systems.

Where is Kharg Island located and why is it important?

Kharg Island is a coral island in the Persian Gulf, located about 50 km from the Iranian mainland. It is strategically important because a major portion of Iran’s crude oil exports pass through the island.

What is BRICS and who holds its 2026 presidency?

BRICS is a multilateral grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and newly added members including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Indonesia. India holds the rotational presidency of BRICS for 2026. Decisions in BRICS are taken by consensus.

What causes acid rain and what are its impacts?

Acid rain forms when sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with water vapour to produce sulphuric and nitric acid with a pH below 5.6. It depletes soil nutrients like calcium and magnesium, damages forests, and harms aquatic ecosystems.

What are naval mines and what are they used for?

Naval mines are self-contained explosive devices placed in water to destroy submarines and surface vessels. They are used to restrict enemy movement, protect strategic waterways, and control maritime zones.

What is Kurumba painting and where is it practiced?

Kurumba painting is a prehistoric tribal art form from the Nilgiris region of Tamil Nadu, estimated to be over 3000 years old. It traditionally uses natural forest pigments extracted from tree bark, leaves and minerals.

What is Dimethyl Ether (DME) and how can it reduce LPG imports?

Dimethyl Ether (DME) is a clean synthetic fuel produced from methanol. It burns with minimal soot and sulphur emissions and has thermal efficiency comparable to traditional fuels. Domestic production of DME can reduce dependence on imported LPG.

What is the International Energy Agency (IEA)?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is a Paris-based organization established in 1974 to coordinate a collective response to oil supply disruptions. Member countries are required to maintain at least 90 days of emergency oil reserves.

Who won the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize?

Chilean architect Smiljan Radić Clarke is the recipient of the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize, one of the most prestigious global awards in architecture.

What are the price thresholds under the Essential Commodities Act amendment 2020?

Under the 2020 amendment, stock limits can be imposed only if there is a 100% increase in retail prices of horticultural produce and a 50% increase in non-perishable agricultural food items. These restrictions do not apply to public distribution stocks.

What is the beneficial ownership rule for FDI from land-bordering countries?

India applies a beneficial ownership test at the investor entity level for investments from land-bordering countries. Non-controlling beneficial ownership up to 10% may be allowed under the automatic route, subject to sectoral caps and DPIIT reporting.

What does the Chinese term Xiaokang mean?

Xiaokang refers to ‘well-off villages’ representing moderate prosperity in China. These villages have been developed near border areas including regions close to the Line of Actual Control.

What are Express Rome and Mayuree Naree?

Express Rome and Mayuree Naree are merchant vessels reportedly involved in incidents in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Current Affairs - 15th March 2026

Devesh
Mar 15
1 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

Test your UPSC CSE 2026 preparation with today’s Current Affairs (Every Sunday) Quiz — covering Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), Sujal Gaon ID, Kharg Island, BRICS grouping, acid rain, naval mines, frog species and their native places, Kurumba painting, Dimethyl Ether (DME), International Energy Agency, 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize, Essential Commodities Act, Xiaokang, Express Rome and Mayuree Naree and more.

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