MPPSC State Service / Forest Service Preliminary Exam – GK Questions (11 March 2026)
1. In March 2026, the Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026 was released, ranking countries based on the business environment for innovators. Which country ranked first in IBEI 2026?
Correct Answer: A – United States
2. In March 2026, the state of Meghalaya issued a health advisory after suspected cases of meningococcal infection were reported among Agniveer trainees at the Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong. Meningococcal disease is caused by which of the following bacteria?
Correct Answer: B – Neisseria meningitidis
3. In March 2026, the Supreme Court of India sought details regarding the feasibility of implementing Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAT) in government hospitals. This case was related to the protection of patients' rights under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: C – Article 21
4. Recently, after reviewing a study, the central government decided to temporarily suspend rice fortification under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). Consider the following statements:
- Rice fortification refers to the process of adding essential vitamins and minerals to rice during post-harvest processing to enhance its nutritional value.
- This process helps address micronutrient deficiencies such as anemia without altering the taste, appearance, or cooking quality of rice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: C – Both 1 and 2
5. Recently, under India's Cheetah Reintroduction Project, nine cheetahs were translocated from Botswana to Kuno National Park. Kuno National Park is located in which of the following states?
Correct Answer: C – Madhya Pradesh
