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Which Tamil writer became the third to receive the Jnanpith Award with the 2025 honor?
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
17th March 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz
By Arjun Verma · GK & Current Affairs Expert
Current Affairs
20 Questions
Test your general knowledge with today's current affairs quiz covering Current Affairs. 20 questions to challenge your understanding.
This quiz for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 covers the most important current affairs of the day — government decisions, appointments, economy, sports, science & technology, and international affairs. All 20 MCQ questions include detailed explanations to help you understand the context behind each answer. Ideal for UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, and RRB NTPC 2026 aspirants.
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In which film did R Vairamuthu make his debut in the Tamil film industry?
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For which literary work did R Vairamuthu win the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2003?
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Which of the following awards includes a Vagdevi statue as part of the honor?
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Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award in 1965?
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How many states and union territories were included in the assembly election schedule announced by the Election Commission?
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What is the primary function of the National Skills Qualification Committee (NSQC)?
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Why is Kharg Island strategically significant to the global energy supply chain?
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The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched during which event?
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Where is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance located?
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What is the conservation status of the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) according to the IUCN?
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Which of the following is identified as a major threat to the gharial population in the National Chambal Sanctuary?
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When does the Model Code of Conduct come into effect during an election process?
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Under which organization does the National Skills Qualification Committee (NSQC) operate?
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How many songs and poems has R Vairamuthu contributed over his career?
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Which award did R Vairamuthu receive in 2009 for his overall contribution to Indian Literature?
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In what year was R Vairamuthu honored with the Padma Bhushan?
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Which organization awarded the 'Book of the Year' to the Hindi translation of 'Kallikkattu Ithikasam'?
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The Jnanpith award is presented for literature in how many languages in India?
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Which novel by R Vairamuthu won both the Ilakkiya Chinthanai Award and the Thanthai KR Somasundaram Literature Foundation Award in 2013?
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17thMarch2026 Current Affairs — Key Highlights
This 17thMarch2026 current affairs quiz covers the most important GK events of the day — government decisions, appointments, economy, sports, science & technology, and international affairs. All 20 MCQ questions include detailed explanations to help you understand the context behind each answer.
17thMarch current affairs questions are frequently asked in UPSC Prelims GS-I, SSC CGL General Awareness, SSC CHSL GK, and RRB NTPC General Awareness sections. Practising daily MCQs with explanations helps you retain events in context — not just memorise isolated facts.
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UPSC · SSC CGL · RRB NTPC Faculty & Current Affairs Specialist
With over 10 years of experience teaching current affairs and GK to competitive exam aspirants, Arjun has helped 50,000+ students prepare for UPSC, SSC CGL, CHSL, and RRB NTPC exams. He specialises in breaking down complex current affairs into easy-to-remember MCQs with detailed explanations tailored for Indian competitive exams.
