1-2 March 2026 Current Affairs – Daily GK and Mock Test

1-2 March – Important History Events (Exam Oriented Notes)

• 1954 – The United States conducted the Castle Bravo nuclear test at Bikini Atoll, the most powerful nuclear test in U.S. history.
• 1966 – Indira Gandhi became the Prime Minister of India after the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
• 1992 – Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence following a referendum, leading to the Bosnian War.

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1-2 March 2026 Current Affairs – Daily GK and Mock Test

Tripura Launches T-Nest – First Premier Incubation and Innovation Hub

Q1. What is the name of Tripura’s first premier incubation and innovation hub launched in Agartala?
(a) StartUp Tripura
(b) T-Hub Northeast
(c) T-Nest
(d) Innovate Tripura
Answer: T-Nest
Explanation: T-Nest (Tripura: Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Startups) is Tripura’s first premier incubation and innovation hub aimed at strengthening the State’s startup ecosystem.

Q2. T-Nest was launched under which mission?
(a) Startup India Mission
(b) Atal Innovation Mission
(c) Tripura State Innovation Mission
(d) Digital India Mission
Answer: Tripura State Innovation Mission
Explanation: The hub was formally launched under the Tripura State Innovation Mission to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the State.

Q3. Who inaugurated T-Nest in Hapania, Agartala?
(a) Dr. Jitendra Singh
(b) Dr. Manik Saha
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Answer: Dr. Manik Saha
Explanation: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha inaugurated T-Nest in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.

Q4. T-Nest signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which organization for national-level collaboration?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) T-Hub
(c) Invest India
(d) SIDBI
Answer: T-Hub
Explanation: An MoU was signed with T-Hub to provide mentorship, knowledge exchange, and access to broader innovation ecosystems for Tripura-based startups.

Q5. Incubation hubs like T-Nest mainly provide which of the following support to startups?
(a) Military training
(b) Agricultural subsidies
(c) Infrastructure, mentorship, and funding access
(d) Tax exemption certificates only
Answer: Infrastructure, mentorship, and funding access
Explanation: Incubation hubs support startups by offering workspace, expert guidance, networking opportunities, and access to funding, helping entrepreneurs build scalable enterprises.

Commissioning of INS Anjadip under ASW-SWC Project

Q1. INS Anjadip was commissioned into the Indian Navy under which project?
(a) Project 75
(b) ASW-SWC Project
(c) Sagarmala Programme
(d) Project 17A
Answer: ASW-SWC Project
Explanation: INS Anjadip is the fourth vessel under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, aimed at strengthening coastal defence and anti-submarine capabilities.

Q2. INS Anjadip was built jointly by which two Indian shipbuilding companies?
(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders & HAL
(b) Cochin Shipyard & BEL
(c) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Larsen & Toubro
(d) Goa Shipyard & DRDO
Answer: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Larsen & Toubro
Explanation: The vessel was constructed under the ASW-SWC programme by GRSE, Kolkata, in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro Shipbuilding, Kattupalli, reflecting India’s defence indigenisation push.

Q3. INS Anjadip is primarily designed for which type of operations?
(a) Aircraft carrier operations
(b) Amphibious assault missions
(c) Anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters
(d) Ballistic missile defence
Answer: Anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters
Explanation: The 77-metre-long vessel is specifically configured for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) in shallow and coastal (littoral) waters to detect and neutralise underwater threats.

Q4. INS Anjadip has been placed under the operational control of which Naval authority?
(a) Western Naval Command
(b) Southern Naval Command
(c) Eastern Naval Command
(d) Flag Officer Commanding, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area
Answer: Flag Officer Commanding, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area
Explanation: After commissioning, the ship was placed under the operational and administrative control of the Flag Officer Commanding, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area.

Q5. What does the term “littoral zone” refer to in maritime context?
(a) Deep ocean waters
(b) International waters beyond EEZ
(c) Coastal and near-shore maritime areas
(d) Polar sea regions
Answer: Coastal and near-shore maritime areas
Explanation: The littoral zone refers to coastal and near-shore areas where specialised vessels like ASW-SWC crafts operate for surveillance and security.

Mangaluru International Airport Wins ASQ Award 2025

Q1. Mangaluru International Airport was selected for the ASQ Award 2025 in which category?
(a) Best Airport Overall
(b) Best Airport at Departures
(c) Best Airport at Arrivals
(d) Fastest Growing Airport
Answer: Best Airport at Arrivals
Explanation: Mangaluru International Airport was recognised in the ‘Best Airport at Arrivals’ category, which evaluates the complete inbound passenger experience.

Q2. The ASQ Awards are presented by which international organisation?
(a) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
(b) Airports Council International (ACI) World
(c) International Air Transport Association (IATA)
(d) World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Answer: Airports Council International (ACI) World
Explanation: The ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Awards are given by ACI World and are considered a global benchmark for airport customer satisfaction.

Q3. The rankings for ASQ Awards are primarily based on which of the following?
(a) Government audit reports
(b) Airline performance data
(c) Passenger satisfaction surveys
(d) Airport revenue growth
Answer: Passenger satisfaction surveys
Explanation: The ASQ Awards are based on real-time passenger feedback collected through independently administered surveys by ACI World.

Q4. Mangaluru International Airport is managed by which company?
(a) Airports Authority of India (AAI)
(b) GMR Group
(c) Tata Projects Limited
(d) Adani Airport Holdings Limited
Answer: Adani Airport Holdings Limited
Explanation: The airport is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), which oversees several major airports in India.

Q5. The ASQ Award 2025 ceremony will be held in which city?
(a) Dubai
(b) Singapore
(c) Istanbul
(d) Doha
Answer: Istanbul
Explanation: The award ceremony will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, during the ACI World Airport Experience Summit scheduled from August 31 to September 4, 2026.

Atal Innovation Mission Launches First State Innovation Mission in Tripura

Q1. The first State Innovation Mission (SIM) under Atal Innovation Mission has been launched in which State?
(a) Assam
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Tripura
(d) Manipur
Answer: Tripura
Explanation: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog launched the first State Innovation Mission (SIM) in Tripura to strengthen the State’s innovation ecosystem.

Q2. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) functions under which national body?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Ministry of Education
(d) Department of Science and Technology
Answer: NITI Aayog
Explanation: AIM operates under NITI Aayog and aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across India.

Q3. The State Innovation Mission (SIM) in Tripura is part of which phase of AIM?
(a) AIM 1.0
(b) AIM 1.5
(c) AIM 2.0
(d) Startup India 2.0
Answer: AIM 2.0
Explanation: The initiative falls under AIM 2.0 and works within NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission (SSM) framework to build State-level innovation ecosystems.

Q4. What is the name of the incubation facility inaugurated under the SIM framework in Tripura?
(a) T-Hub
(b) TIFT Centre
(c) T-NEST
(d) Startup Tripura Hub
Answer: T-NEST
Explanation: T-NEST (Tripura – Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Startups) has been launched to promote startups and support “Make from Tripura” solutions.

Q5. The District Innovator Fellowship (DIF) launched by Tripura primarily aims to support which group?
(a) Foreign investors
(b) Corporate CEOs
(c) Grassroots innovators
(d) Civil servants
Answer: Grassroots innovators
Explanation: The District Innovator Fellowship (DIF) is designed to identify and nurture grassroots innovators by providing structured lifecycle support.

Micron Technology Starts India’s First Advanced Memory ATMP Facility in Gujarat

Q1. Which company commenced operations at India’s first advanced memory ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat?
(a) Intel
(b) Micron Technology
(c) Samsung
(d) TSMC
Answer: Micron Technology
Explanation: Micron Technology began operations at its advanced memory ATMP facility in Sanand, marking India’s entry into high-end semiconductor assembly and testing.

Q2. What does ATMP stand for in semiconductor manufacturing?
(a) Advanced Testing and Manufacturing Process
(b) Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging
(c) Automated Technology and Micro Processing
(d) Advanced Technology Manufacturing Plant
Answer: Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging
Explanation: ATMP refers to Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging, which is a crucial stage in semiconductor production after wafer fabrication.

Q3. The first finished DRAM module from the Sanand facility was shipped to which company?
(a) Apple
(b) HP
(c) Dell Technologies
(d) Lenovo
Answer: Dell Technologies
Explanation: The first DRAM module produced at the Sanand ATMP facility was shipped to Dell Technologies, marking India’s entry into advanced memory module supply.

Q4. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) is mainly used for which purpose?
(a) Permanent data storage
(b) Primary working memory in computing devices
(c) Internet connectivity
(d) Graphics processing
Answer: Primary working memory in computing devices
Explanation: DRAM is a type of volatile memory used as the main working memory in computers, smartphones, and data centres.

Q5. The Micron ATMP facility in Sanand is located in which Indian state?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Gujarat
(d) Karnataka
Answer: Gujarat
Explanation: The advanced memory ATMP facility is located in Sanand, Gujarat, strengthening India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Varanasi Enters Guinness World Records with Record Sapling Plantation Drive

Q1. Varanasi recently entered the Guinness World Records for planting how many saplings within one hour?
(a) 1.53 lakh
(b) 2 lakh
(c) 2.51 lakh
(d) 3 lakh
Answer: 2.51 lakh
Explanation: Varanasi planted approximately 2.51 lakh saplings within 60 minutes, surpassing the previous record and earning recognition from Guinness World Records.

Q2. The record-breaking plantation drive in Varanasi was conducted using which method?
(a) Hydroponic Method
(b) Miyawaki Method
(c) Drip Irrigation Method
(d) Agroforestry Method
Answer: Miyawaki Method
Explanation: The Miyawaki method involves dense plantation of native species to promote faster forest growth and higher biodiversity in urban areas.

Q3. The previous record of planting 1.53 lakh saplings in one hour was held by which country?
(a) Japan
(b) Brazil
(c) China
(d) Indonesia
Answer: China
Explanation: China previously held the record with 1.53 lakh saplings planted in one hour, which Varanasi has now surpassed.

Q4. The large-scale plantation drive was organised by which authority?
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(b) Uttar Pradesh Forest Department
(c) Varanasi Municipal Corporation
(d) NITI Aayog
Answer: Varanasi Municipal Corporation
Explanation: The Varanasi Municipal Corporation organised the coordinated plantation drive with participation from over 20,000 residents.

Q5. The urban forest project developed along the Ganga riverfront in Varanasi is named what?
(a) Green Bharat Mission
(b) Ganga Vatika
(c) Namo Van
(d) Vriksha Bharat
Answer: Namo Van
Explanation: The plantation drive was conducted in the Domari area under the “Namo Van” urban forest project, aimed at expanding green cover and improving biodiversity.

Football for Schools (F4S) Initiative Expands Nationwide Across India

Q1. The Football for Schools (F4S) programme in India is implemented in collaboration with which international organisation?
(a) International Olympic Committee
(b) FIFA
(c) AFC
(d) UNESCO
Answer: FIFA
Explanation: The Football for Schools (F4S) initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with AIFF and FIFA to promote grassroots football in schools.

Q2. Approximately how many FIFA footballs are being distributed nationwide under the F4S initiative?
(a) 5 lakh
(b) 7 lakh
(c) 9.80 lakh
(d) 12 lakh
Answer: 9.80 lakh
Explanation: Around 9.80 lakh FIFA footballs are being distributed across India, reaching more than 1.5 lakh schools under the programme.

Q3. The Football for Schools programme has been implemented across how many States and Union Territories?
(a) 28
(b) 30
(c) 33
(d) 36
Answer: 33
Explanation: The initiative has achieved nationwide coverage and is being implemented across 33 States and Union Territories.

Q4. Which of the following institutions act as nodal agencies for distributing footballs under this programme?
(a) NITI Aayog and CBSE
(b) UGC and AICTE
(c) Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
(d) Sports Authority of India and IOA
Answer: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
Explanation: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan serve as key nodal institutions for large-scale distribution across districts.

Q5. The primary objective of the Football for Schools initiative is to promote what among students?
(a) Professional sports careers only
(b) International sports exchange
(c) Grassroots sports participation and physical fitness
(d) Private sports academies
Answer: Grassroots sports participation and physical fitness
Explanation: The programme aims to promote teamwork, discipline, inclusion, and physical fitness by integrating football into regular school activities, especially in government institutions.

Jammu & Kashmir Win Maiden Ranji Trophy Title

Q1. Jammu & Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy title by defeating which team in the final?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Saurashtra
(c) Karnataka
(d) Vidarbha
Answer: Karnataka
Explanation: Jammu & Kashmir defeated eight-time champions Karnataka in the final to win their first-ever Ranji Trophy title.

Q2. The Ranji Trophy is associated with which level of cricket in India?
(a) International T20 cricket
(b) Domestic First-Class cricket
(c) Under-19 cricket
(d) IPL franchise cricket
Answer: Domestic First-Class cricket
Explanation: The Ranji Trophy is India’s premier domestic First-Class cricket tournament, played over multiple days between state teams.

Q3. Qamran Iqbal remained unbeaten on how many runs in the final?
(a) 120
(b) 145
(c) 160
(d) 175
Answer: 160
Explanation: Qamran Iqbal scored an unbeaten 160 runs in the final, registering his second First-Class century and playing a crucial role in the historic win.

Q4. How many times has Karnataka won the Ranji Trophy before this final?
(a) Five times
(b) Six times
(c) Seven times
(d) Eight times
Answer: Eight times
Explanation: Karnataka are eight-time Ranji Trophy champions, making Jammu & Kashmir’s victory even more significant.

Q5. First-Class cricket matches, such as the Ranji Trophy final, are generally played over how many days?
(a) One day
(b) Three days
(c) Five days
(d) Seven days
Answer: Five days
Explanation: First-Class cricket matches are typically played over five days, testing the endurance and skill of teams in longer formats of the game.

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