Books & Authors Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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The birth anniversary of Munshi Premchand, on which the PM paid tribute in 2026, falls on which date?
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Correct answer: B — 31 July
PM Modi paid tribute to Munshi Premchand on his birth anniversary on 31 July 2026.
Who released the commemorative books marking four years of President Droupadi Murmu's tenure in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan released and presented the first set of five commemorative books to the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 28 July 2026.
Who authored the book 'RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice', released by the Vice-President on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi
The book is authored by Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi.
The book 'The Voice of Justice', released by the Vice-President on 14 July 2026, collects the speeches of which former Chief Justice of India?
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Correct answer: D — B. R. Gavai
'The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks' brings together speeches and lectures of former CJI B. R. Gavai.
'The Library Man of India: The Story of P.N. Panicker', released by the Vice President on 22 May 2026, was written by:
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Correct answer: D — P.P. Sathyan
PIB: the book is authored by P.P. Sathyan and was released at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.
The book 'The Bench, the Bar, and the Bizarre and the Lawful and the Awful', released by Amit Shah on 10 May 2026, was written by:
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Correct answer: C — Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
The book is by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta; CJI Justice Surya Kant attended the release.
Which body released 'Bharat 2026 – A Reference Annual' on 12 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
The Publications Division of the I&B Ministry released the reference annual in English and Hindi, printed fully in four colours for the first time.
The book 'Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens', discussed at a Raipur conclave on 8 February 2026, is published by:
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Prakashan (Organiser)
It is published by Bharat Prakashan, the publisher of the weekly magazine Organiser.
Granth Kutir, inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan in January 2026, has books in how many classical languages of India?
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Correct answer: C — 11
PIB (President's Secretariat): Granth Kutir has about 2,300 books in 11 classical languages of India.
Which of the following languages was NOT among those granted classical language status on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Odia
PIB: Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali got classical status on 3 October 2024; Odia was among the six that already had it.
Which institution is providing professional expertise for managing and conserving manuscripts at Granth Kutir?
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Correct answer: A — Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
PIB: the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) provides expertise in management, conservation, documentation and display of manuscripts.
In January 2026, PM Modi released the 500th book of which spiritual leader through a video message?
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Correct answer: B — Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj
PIB (PMO): the PM released the 500th book of Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj via video message.
What is the theme of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @ 75
PIB (Education): the theme of NDWBF 2026 is 'Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @ 75'.
Consider the following statements about the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: 1. It is organised by the National Book Trust under the Ministry of Culture. 2. Entry to the fair was made free for the first time. 3. It is being held at Bharat Mandapam from 10 to 18 January 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 and 3 only
PIB (Education): NBT organises the fair under the Ministry of Education (not Culture); entry is free for the first time; it runs 10–18 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.
'The Saga of Kudopali: The Unsung Story of 1857', released at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, honours which freedom fighter and region?
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Correct answer: D — Veer Surendra Sai — Sambalpur
PIB (Education): the book honours Veer Surendra Sai and the martyrs of Sambalpur and was released in 9 Indian languages and Spanish.
How many literary works in classical Indian languages did Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan release on 6 January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 55
PIB (Ministry of Education): he released 55 literary works — 41 books from CIIL's Centres of Excellence plus 13 books and a Tirukkural sign language series from CICT.
Which classical Tamil work was released in an Indian Sign Language series by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Tirukkural
PIB (Ministry of Education): CICT brought out a Tirukkural Sign Language series along with 13 books.
Consider the following statements regarding classical languages in India: 1. The Centres for Excellence for studies in Classical Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Odia function under the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru. 2. The Sahitya Akademi is the nodal agency for the Linguistic Experts Committee that examines classical language proposals. 3. Marathi and Bengali were among the languages granted classical status on 3 October 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Cabinet, 3 October 2024): the Centres of Excellence are under CIIL, Mysuru; Sahitya Akademi is the nodal agency for the LEC; and Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali were granted classical status. All three are correct.
Who released 'Mahamana Vangmay', the final series of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya's collected works, on 25 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan
PIB 2208546: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released Mahamana Vangmay at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about 'Mahamana Vangmay': 1. The second and final series comprises 12 volumes. 2. It is published by the Publications Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 3. The first series was released by the Prime Minister in 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2208546: the final series has 12 volumes (about 3,500 pages), it is published by the Publications Division, and the first series was released by PM Modi in 2023. All three are correct.
Who is the author of the book 'Civil-Military Fusion as a Metric of National Power & Comprehensive Security', launched by Rajnath Singh in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd)
PIB: the book launched by the Raksha Mantri on 22 October 2025 has been written by Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd).
Consider the following statements made by the Raksha Mantri at the October 2025 book launch: 1. Civil-military fusion should be viewed as a strategic enabler that propels the nation towards technological self-reliance. 2. The creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff was an important milestone in strengthening coordination among the three Services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: he said civil-military fusion is a strategic enabler that fosters innovation and propels technological self-reliance, and called the creation of the CDS post an important milestone for tri-service coordination.