Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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After commissioning of EVMs for the April 2026 polls, a mock poll of how many votes is held in 5% of randomly selected EVMs?
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Correct answer: C — 1,000
ECI said commissioning is followed by a mock poll of 1,000 votes in 5% of EVMs randomly selected by candidates.
Consider the following statements about EVM allocation for the 2026 Assembly polls, as described by ECI: 1. EVMs are allotted to polling stations through a two-stage randomisation using the EVM Management System. 2. Tamil Nadu has more polling stations voting on 23 April than West Bengal Phase I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: two-stage randomisation is done through EMS, and Tamil Nadu has 75,064 polling stations against 44,378 in West Bengal Phase I.
MoSPI's PAIMANA platform for monitoring Central Sector infrastructure projects replaced which earlier system?
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Correct answer: C — OCMS-2006
PAIMANA, operational from 25 September 2025, replaced the Online Computerized Monitoring System (OCMS-2006).
MoSPI currently monitors infrastructure performance across how many key sectors and sub-indicators?
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Correct answer: A — 11 sectors, 28 sub-indicators
MoSPI monitors 11 key sectors covering 28 sub-indicators.
What is the total central assistance under the Urban Challenge Fund, whose Operational Guidelines were launched on 15 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1 lakh crore
The UCF has central assistance of ₹1 lakh crore; ₹4 lakh crore is the total urban investment it aims to catalyse.
Consider the following statements about the Urban Challenge Fund: 1. Central assistance is limited to 25% of project cost. 2. At least 50% of project funding is to be mobilised through municipal bonds, bank loans and public-private partnerships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per MoHUA.
How much of the Urban Challenge Fund outlay is earmarked for the Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS)?
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Correct answer: D — ₹5,000 crore
₹5,000 crore is earmarked for the CRGSS; another ₹5,000 crore is for project preparation and capacity building, and ₹90,000 crore for projects.
Who administered the oath of office to Samrat Choudhary as Chief Minister of Bihar on 15 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Governor Syed Ata Hasnain
The Hindu and Business Standard report that Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath at Lok Bhawan, Patna.
Consider the following statements about the change of government in Bihar in April 2026: 1. Samrat Choudhary is the first BJP leader to become Chief Minister of Bihar. 2. Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, who took oath alongside him, are BJP leaders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per The Hindu and Business Standard. Statement 2 is wrong: both are JD(U) leaders.
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister?
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Correct answer: B — Article 164
Article 164(1) provides for the appointment of the Chief Minister by the Governor and of other Ministers on the CM's advice. Article 163 deals with the Council of Ministers aiding and advising the Governor; Article 167 with the CM's duties to furnish information; Article 356 with failure of constitutional machinery.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027: 1. Data collected under the Census Act, 1948 remains confidential and is used only for statistical purposes and development planning. 2. The Self-Enumeration window before field operations lasts 30 days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per MHA. Statement 2 is wrong: the Self-Enumeration period is 15 days; the 30-day period is for house-to-house field operations.
Under which law is data collected in Census 2027 kept confidential?
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Correct answer: B — Census Act, 1948
MHA states that all data collected under the Census Act, 1948 remains strictly confidential.
Houselisting field operations of Census 2027 began on 16 April 2026 in a set of States/UTs. Which of the following was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: D — Bihar
The first group was A&N Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim, plus NDMC and Delhi Cantonment. In Bihar, only the Self-Enumeration window was to start, on 17 April.
Which two new priority areas did India introduce at the first BRICS Health Working Group meeting of 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Healthy Lifestyle and Promotion of Mental Wellness
India added 'Healthy Lifestyle' and 'Promotion of Mental Wellness'; the TB Research Network and evidence-based traditional medicine are continuing priorities.
India's theme for its BRICS Chairship in 2026 is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and ______'. Fill in the blank.
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Correct answer: B — Sustainability
The theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability', as stated by the Health Ministry.
Under the DoT–SEBI MoU of April 2026, DoT will automatically share the 'MNRL' with SEBI. What does MNRL stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Mobile Number Revocation List
MNRL is the Mobile Number Revocation List, which lets SEBI-regulated entities ensure investor accounts are linked only to active, valid mobile connections.
Consider the following statements about the DoT–SEBI MoU signed on 15 April 2026: 1. DoT will share its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) with SEBI to help identify mobile numbers linked to suspicious patterns. 2. The data exchange will run through DoT's Digital Intelligence Platform, which connects more than 1,400 stakeholders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the DoT release.
As per ECI instructions, distribution of Voter Information Slips must be completed at least how many days before polling day?
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Correct answer: C — 5 days
ECI says the process is to be completed at least 5 days before the day of poll.
Consider the following statements about Voter Information Slips (VIS) for the 2026 Assembly elections: 1. Voters with visual impairment receive Braille-enabled Accessible Voter Information Slips in addition to the regular VIS. 2. VIS may be printed in any language a voter requests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: ECI has instructed that VIS be only in the languages in which the electoral roll is published for that constituency.
What was the annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index for March 2026 (provisional)?
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Correct answer: C — 3.88%
WPI inflation was 3.88% in March 2026; 2.13% was February, 1.68% January, and 6.36% was the Primary Articles group.
Arrange the following major groups of the WPI (base 2011-12) in descending order of their weight: 1. Primary Articles 2. Fuel and Power 3. Manufactured Products Select the correct answer:
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Correct answer: D — 3 – 1 – 2
Weights given in the March 2026 release: Manufactured Products 64.23%, Primary Articles 22.62%, Fuel and Power 13.15%.
According to the Ministry of Commerce, India's total exports (merchandise and services) in FY 2025-26 were estimated at about:
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Correct answer: A — US$ 860 billion
Total exports in FY 2025-26 are estimated at US$ 860.09 billion; US$ 825.26 billion was the FY 2024-25 figure and US$ 441.78 billion was merchandise alone.
Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 15 April 2026: 1. Merchandise exports in FY 2025-26 grew faster than total exports. 2. Services figures for March 2026 are estimates, because the latest RBI services data is for February 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: merchandise exports grew 0.93% while total exports grew 4.22%. Statement 2 is correct per the release's note.
According to the PLFS monthly bulletin for March 2026, the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above (CWS) was:
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Correct answer: A — 5.1%
MoSPI put the overall unemployment rate at 5.1% in March 2026.
Consider the following statements about the PLFS monthly bulletin for March 2026: 1. The March 2026 bulletin was the first in the monthly PLFS series. 2. Female LFPR in urban areas was higher than in rural areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong. The March 2026 bulletin is the twelfth in the series, and urban female LFPR (25.2%) was lower than rural female LFPR (38.9%).
Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri, where the Prime Minister inaugurated the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira on 15 April 2026, is in which district of Karnataka?
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Correct answer: C — Mandya
PIB places Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya, Karnataka.
In the appeals made at Adichunchanagiri on 15 April 2026, by how much did the Prime Minister ask people to reduce the oil in their food to tackle obesity?
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Correct answer: B — 10%
The seventh appeal was to reduce the amount of oil in food by 10%.
The nicotine sensor developed at INST Mohali is based on which material?
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Correct answer: D — Iron metal-organic framework nanospheres
DST says the sensor uses iron (Fe-III) metal-organic framework nanospheres.
Consider the following statements about the INST Mohali nicotine sensor: 1. Cotinine, which the sensor also detects, is a stable biomarker of nicotine present in blood, saliva and urine. 2. The sensor is a 'turn-off' type whose fluorescence weakens when nicotine binds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it is a 'turn-on' sensor; the nanospheres glow brighter when nicotine or cotinine enters their pores.
NHAI said many FASTag–number plate mismatches involve FASTags issued before FASTag issuance was integrated with which database?
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Correct answer: B — VAHAN
NHAI said many mismatches relate to FASTags issued before integration with the VAHAN database, when validation was largely manual.
Consider the following statements about NHAI's April 2026 FASTag directive: 1. FASTag issuer banks must blacklist FASTags found linked to incorrect or invalid vehicle registration numbers. 2. Under Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling, e-Notices to non-compliant vehicles will depend on accurate vehicle identification data. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the NHAI release.
What is the length of the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor inaugurated on 14 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 213 km
BusinessLine, The Statesman and CNBC-TV18 all report a length of 213 km.
Consider the following statements about the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor: 1. It is a six-lane, access-controlled corridor built at a cost of over ₹12,000 crore. 2. It passes through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as reported by BusinessLine, The Statesman and CNBC-TV18.
The Prime Minister highlighted an elevated wildlife corridor built as part of the Delhi–Dehradun expressway so that animals including elephants face no disruption. What is its approximate length, as stated by PIB?
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Correct answer: A — About 12 km
PIB says a nearly 12-kilometre elevated wildlife corridor has been built as part of the expressway.
Which birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was observed on 14 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 135th
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment marked the 135th birth anniversary.
The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, which organised the Ambedkar Jayanti event at Prerna Sthal, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
PIB states the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation is under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Consider the following statements: 1. Prerna Sthal, where the 135th Ambedkar Jayanti tributes were paid, is in the Parliament House premises in New Delhi. 2. The Chairman of the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation is the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: PIB places Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House premises and names Dr. Virendra Kumar as Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment and Chairman, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation.
What ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each worker killed in the Sakti power plant explosion of 14 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF per deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured; ₹5 lakh was the Chhattisgarh government's assistance.
Consider the following statements about the power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh on 14 April 2026: 1. The explosion occurred at Vedanta's power plant at Singhitarai in Sakti district. 2. The Chhattisgarh Chief Minister announced ₹5 lakh for the families of each deceased worker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as reported by The Hindu.
During their phone call on 14 April 2026, PM Modi and US President Trump committed to strengthening which India–US partnership?
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Correct answer: D — Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership
The PMO release refers to the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Consider the following statements about the Modi–Trump phone conversation of 14 April 2026: 1. The call was made by President Trump to Prime Minister Modi. 2. The leaders stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Malacca open and secure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the PM 'received a call' from President Trump. Statement 2 is wrong: the leaders referred to the Strait of Hormuz, in the context of West Asia.
How many candidates are in the fray for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election after withdrawals, as per ECI?
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Correct answer: A — 2,926
ECI gives 2,926 in total: 1,478 in Phase I and 1,448 in Phase II.
On which date does Phase II of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election go to the polls?
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Correct answer: B — 29 April 2026
ECI states that Phase II goes to the polls on 29 April 2026; 13 April was the last date of withdrawal.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election: 1. Phase I covers more assembly constituencies than Phase II. 2. Phase II has more contesting candidates than Phase I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: 152 constituencies in Phase I against 142 in Phase II. Statement 2 is wrong: Phase II has 1,448 candidates and Phase I has 1,478.
Under the National Highways Fee (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026, up to what level of excess load is no overload fee charged?
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Correct answer: B — 10%
No overload fee is charged for excess load up to 10%.
Under the revised rules effective 15 April 2026, a vehicle carrying more than 40% excess load on a National Highway is charged:
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Correct answer: C — Four times the base rate
Above 40% excess load, the fee is four times the base rate; over 10% and up to 40% it is twice the base rate.
Consider the following statements about the overload fee rules for National Highways notified in April 2026: 1. Overload fees are to be collected only through FASTag. 2. Where a fee plaza has no weighment facility, the overload fee is charged on the vehicle's declared Gross Vehicle Weight. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: where weighment facilities are not available at a fee plaza, no overload fee is levied.
What is the title of the philatelic exhibition inaugurated at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya on 14 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat: Celebrating India's Unity & Democracy through Postage Stamps
The Department of Posts titled it 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat: Celebrating India's Unity & Democracy through Postage Stamps'.
Picture postcards released at the philatelic exhibition on 14 April 2026 marked which Foundation Day of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya?
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Correct answer: D — 4th
One set of picture postcards marked the 4th Foundation Day of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.
According to Dr. M.L. Jat at the NAAS session of April 2026, India's annual fertilizer consumption is nearly:
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Correct answer: D — 33 million tonnes
Dr. Jat said India consumes nearly 33 million tonnes of fertilizers annually, a significant share of it imported.
Consider the following statements about Dr. M.L. Jat, as described in the April 2026 PIB release: 1. He is Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General of ICAR. 2. He is President of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the Ministry of Agriculture release.
India Pharma 2026, which concluded on 14 April 2026, was which edition of the event?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
The Department of Pharmaceuticals describes it as the 9th edition.
India Pharma 2026 was organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with:
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Correct answer: B — FICCI and IPA
PIB says the event was organised in association with FICCI and IPA.
In the valedictory address of India Pharma 2026, which three enablers were identified as critical for the next phase of the sector's growth?
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Correct answer: D — Funding, infrastructure and speed
Joint Secretary Satyaprakash T L said discussions converged on funding, infrastructure and speed.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University on 14 April 2026. Where is the university located?
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Correct answer: D — Gandhinagar
PIB states the convocation was held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Consider the following statements about President Murmu's address at the Rashtriya Raksha University convocation: 1. The President cited digital arrest, cyber crime and phishing attacks as major present-day threats. 2. The President said strategic studies should remain confined to the principles of war and peace. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: she said strategic studies are no longer confined to war and peace and now include defence manufacturing, emerging technologies and supply chains.
According to IMD's first-stage forecast of April 2026, the 2026 southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over India is expected to be what percentage of the Long Period Average?
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Correct answer: D — 92%
IMD forecast 92% of the LPA with a model error of ±5%, which falls in the below-normal category.
The Long Period Average of India's southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall used by IMD in 2026 is:
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Correct answer: A — 87 cm, based on 1971–2020
IMD states the LPA of seasonal rainfall over the country, based on 1971–2020, is 87 cm.
Consider the following statements from IMD's April 2026 monsoon forecast: 1. The Monsoon Mission Climate Forecast System suggests El Niño conditions may develop during the southwest monsoon season. 2. Indian Ocean Dipole conditions are currently neutral, and positive IOD conditions are likely to develop towards the end of the season. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per IMD.
What is the total corpus of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 notified on 13 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹10,000 crore
The scheme has a total corpus of ₹10,000 crore.
Consider the following statements about Startup India FoF 2.0: 1. It builds on the Fund of Funds for Startups launched in 2016 under the Startup India Action Plan. 2. SIDBI will operationalise the scheme as the Implementation Agency from the date of notification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The commitments under Startup India FoF 2.0 to eligible Alternative Investment Funds are spread across which Finance Commission cycles?
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Correct answer: B — 16th and 17th
The corpus is for commitments to eligible AIFs spread across the 16th and 17th Finance Commission cycles.
The e-SafeHER programme launched on 13 April 2026 aims to reach how many women in rural India?
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Correct answer: B — One million over three years
e-SafeHER aims to reach one million women across India over three years.
Consider the following statements about e-SafeHER: 1. It is anchored under MeitY's Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) programme. 2. It is being delivered jointly by C-DAC Bengaluru and Reliance Foundation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the C-DAC partner is C-DAC Hyderabad.
On which date did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place in Amritsar?
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Correct answer: C — 13 April 1919
The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951 refers to those killed or wounded on 13 April 1919 in Jallianwala Bagh.
The erection and management of the National Memorial at Jallianwala Bagh is provided for by which law, administered by the Ministry of Culture?
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Correct answer: D — Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951
PRS notes that the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951 (Ministry of Culture) provides for the erection of a National Memorial in memory of those killed or wounded on 13 April 1919 in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, and creates a Trust to manage it.
What was the All India CPI (Combined) inflation rate for March 2026 (provisional), on base year 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 3.40%
Combined CPI inflation was 3.40%; 3.21% was February, 3.87% food inflation and 3.63% rural inflation.
The CPI data released by MoSPI on 13 April 2026 for March 2026 uses which base year?
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Correct answer: D — 2024
The release is for the Consumer Price Index on base 2024=100.
Which item recorded the highest year-on-year inflation at the All India combined level in March 2026 (CPI base 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Silver jewellery
Silver jewellery topped at 148.61%, followed by gold/diamond/platinum jewellery (45.92%), copra (45.52%) and tomato (35.99%).
What is the name of the Casey Aviation project supported by the Technology Development Board in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO)
The project is titled 'Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO)'.
Consider the following statements about TDB's support to Casey Aviation: 1. The grant was sanctioned under the India–UK Collaborative R&D Programme for Industrial Sustainability. 2. The UK partner in the project is Rolls-Royce plc. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the UK partner is ARC Aerosystems Ltd.