Polity & Governance Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which body organised the 16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Councils at Chandigarh in September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — National Biodiversity Authority
The meet was organised by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA).
Where is the headquarters of the National Biodiversity Authority, as provided under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?
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Correct answer: D — Chennai
The Act provides that the head office of the NBA shall be at Chennai.
Consider the following statements about the institutional structure under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002: 1. Biodiversity Management Committees function at the local body level. 2. State Biodiversity Boards are set up by the Central Government. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. BMCs work at the local level; SBBs are established by the respective State Governments under Section 22 of the Act.
Under which Article of the Constitution did the National Commission for Scheduled Castes act on the Punjab lecturer recruitment complaint in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Article 338
The NCSC exercised the powers conferred under Article 338 of the Constitution.
The NCSC's September 2026 inquiry concerns alleged denial of SC reservation in recruitment for how many lecturer posts in Punjab?
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Correct answer: B — 1,013
The complaint relates to 1,013 lecturer posts notified by the Punjab Education Department.
Consider the following statements about the NCSC notice on Punjab lecturer recruitment: 1. The Chief Secretary of Punjab was asked to submit facts and records within seven days of receiving the notice. 2. If no reply is received in time, the NCSC may exercise the powers of a civil court under Article 338 and summon officials. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the NCSC release.
Under which provisions did the National Financial Reporting Authority constitute its Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rules 15 and 16 of the NFRA Rules, 2018
NFRA acted under Rules 15 and 16 of the NFRA Rules, 2018, which authorise it to form committees, study groups and task forces.
NFRA's first advisory body, the Technical Advisory Committee, was constituted in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2020
The Technical Advisory Committee was constituted in 2020 and its term ended in December 2022.
How many children were rescued from child labour under the NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Over 3,800
The NCPCR, with State authorities, rescued over 3,800 children.
During which period did the NCPCR run its 2026 Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign against child labour?
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Correct answer: D — 12 June – 31 August 2026
The campaign was launched on 12 June 2026 and continued up to 31 August 2026.
Consider the following statements about the NCPCR's 2026 rescue campaign: 1. The NCPCR is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. 2. More than 575 FIRs were registered during the campaign. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Women and Child Development release.
Who led the NHRC's two-day open hearing and camp sitting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, which concluded on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Justice V. Ramasubramanian
The NHRC sitting was led by Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian.
How many alleged cases of human rights violations did the NHRC hear at its Gujarat open hearing in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 129
The Commission heard 129 alleged cases, including bonded labour; 45 were heard on the first day.
Consider the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): 1. It was established on 12 October 1993. 2. It is established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which was amended in 2019. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the NHRC: it was established on 12 October 1993 under the PHRA, 1993, as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Which of the following was NOT among the Himalayan States/UTs whose GLOF and avalanche preparedness was reviewed by the Union Home Secretary on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Meghalaya
The States/UT were Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
In disaster management, what does the abbreviation GLOF stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
GLOF stands for Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, the hazard reviewed by the MHA along with snow avalanches.
What is the tagline of the Election Commission's Electoral Literacy Clubs 2.0 (ELC 2.0) initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Learn Democracy. Lead Democracy.
ELC 2.0 carries the tagline 'Learn Democracy. Lead Democracy.'
Where did the ECI hold its fourth regional conference on ELC 2.0 and ECINet on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Goa
The fourth regional conference was held in Goa and addressed by CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
For listing which substance without mandatory safeguards did the CCPA fine Dial4Trade ₹10 lakh in September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Ammonium nitrate
The penalty was for facilitating online listing and sale of ammonium nitrate without the required safeguards.
Under which law did the Central Consumer Protection Authority pass its order against Dial4Trade?
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Correct answer: B — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The order was passed under Sections 10, 20 and 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019; the Explosives Act, 1884 classifies the substance.
Consider the following statements about the CCPA's Dial4Trade order: 1. The CCPA found no mechanism for traceability of transactions as required under the Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012. 2. The order was passed by a CCPA bench headed by Chief Commissioner Anupam Mishra. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the CCPA is headed by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare; Anupam Mishra is a Commissioner.
Which ministry organised the National Departmental Summit on Water whose valedictory session PM Modi chaired on 2 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Jal Shakti
The two-day summit was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Consider the following statements about the National Departmental Summit on Water (September 2026): 1. It was the first in a series of Departmental Summits envisioned by the Prime Minister to deepen cooperative federalism. 2. It was a three-day summit held in Gandhinagar. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was a two-day summit, and the release does not place it in Gandhinagar.
The NHRC was established under which law, which is also a topic of its Human Rights Quiz 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
The NHRC was set up under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993; the quiz covers the PHRA and NHRC's functions.
The NHRC's Human Rights Quiz 2026 runs until 10 October, ahead of its 33rd Foundation Day. On which date was the NHRC established?
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Correct answer: B — 12 October 1993
The NHRC was established on 12 October 1993, so 12 October 2026 is its 33rd Foundation Day.
According to PM Modi's 137th Mann Ki Baat (August 2026), women make up about what share of PM SVANidhi Yojana beneficiaries?
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Correct answer: D — 46%
The Prime Minister said women account for approximately 46% of PM SVANidhi beneficiaries.
From which date did the name 'Keralam' come into effect under the MHA notification?
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Correct answer: C — 25 August 2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the name 'Keralam' with effect from 25 August 2026.
Consider the following statements about the Kerala circular of 29 August 2026 on the name 'Keralam': 1. Existing stationery is to be used until stocks run out, with corrections in ink. 2. All existing signboards must be replaced within one month. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: existing signboards need not be replaced immediately; only new material must carry 'Keralam'.
The Karnataka Zilla Parishads, Taluk Panchayat Samitis, Mandal Panchayats and Nyaya Panchayats Act, recalled at Ramakrishna Hegde's centenary, was enacted in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1985
The Vice President cited the Act of 1985, passed during Ramakrishna Hegde's tenure.
Which Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions, as noted at the Ramakrishna Hegde centenary?
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Correct answer: D — 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions; the 74th deals with urban local bodies.
Under the settlement that ended the tribal students' hunger strike in Maharashtra on 29 August 2026, recruitment to how many ST-reserved posts is to begin within six months?
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Correct answer: C — 12,500
The government agreed to begin recruitment to 12,500 posts reserved for Scheduled Tribes within six months.
Sanchar Saathi, which crossed 75,000 handset recoveries in a single month in 2026, is an initiative of which department?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Telecommunications
Sanchar Saathi is the Department of Telecommunications' citizen-centric initiative.
By how much did monthly handset recoveries through Sanchar Saathi rise between April 2025 and July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 201%
Monthly recoveries rose 201% between April 2025 and July 2026.
In August 2026, Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury was appointed a permanent judge of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Calcutta High Court
Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury, an additional judge, was appointed a permanent judge of the Calcutta High Court.
The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 were notified by which department?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Consumer Affairs
The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Rules on 27 August 2026.
When will the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 come into force?
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Correct answer: D — 180 days after publication in the Official Gazette
The Rules come into force 180 days from their publication in the Official Gazette (29 August 2026), giving organisations time to adapt systems.
Consider the following statements about Indian Standard Time (IST) under the 2026 framework: 1. CSIR-NPL generates IST using an ensemble of atomic clocks and keeps it traceable to UTC. 2. UTC is maintained by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: CSIR-NPL, India's National Metrology Institute, generates IST with atomic clocks traceable within nanoseconds to UTC, which BIPM maintains.
Secondary IST timescales have been set up at Regional Reference Standard Laboratories (RRSLs) in five cities. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: B — Kolkata
The five RRSLs are at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Faridabad and Guwahati; Kolkata is not among them.
In August 2026, judicial officer Chirag Bhanu was appointed a Judge of which High Court?
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Correct answer: A — Himachal Pradesh High Court
Chirag Bhanu was appointed a Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, along with two Additional Judges.
Who led India's delegation at its 11th periodic review before the UN CERD in Geneva in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
India's inter-ministerial delegation was led by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) monitors the implementation of which treaty?
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Correct answer: B — ICERD
CERD monitors the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).
Consider the following statements about India and the UN CERD in August 2026: 1. India's 11th periodic review under ICERD was held in Geneva on 11–12 August 2026. 2. India accepted the Committee's observations and said no response was needed. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: India rejected the 'politically motivated' references and said it would respond through the established procedure.
What does the acronym PRAGATI, the platform whose 53rd meeting the PM chaired on 25 August 2026, stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
PRAGATI is the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
The six projects reviewed at the 53rd PRAGATI meeting had a cumulative cost of more than:
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Correct answer: C — ₹30,000 crore
The six Railway, Road and Power projects, spread over nine states, cost more than ₹30,000 crore in total.
Consider the following statements about the 53rd PRAGATI meeting: 1. The six projects reviewed were from the Railway, Road and Ports sectors. 2. AgriStack was reviewed as part of the National e-Governance Plan. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong. The projects were from the Railway, Road and Power sectors, and AgriStack falls under the Digital Agriculture Mission.
Which edition of the National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference was inaugurated by Amit Shah in New Delhi on 24 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th two-day NSS Conference-2026, held in hybrid format with over 850 participants.
At the NSS Conference-2026, the Home Minister directed AI-based analysis of information on which platform to create SOPs against national security threats?
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Correct answer: A — Multi Agency Centre (MAC)
Amit Shah directed that information available on MAC platforms be analysed using AI to create SOPs for national security challenges.
Consider the following statements about the National Security Strategies Conference: 1. It has been held every year in hybrid format since 2015. 2. The 2026 edition was a one-day event held entirely in virtual mode. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong. The conference has been held annually in hybrid format since 2021, and the 2026 edition was a two-day hybrid event.
In Trump v. California (24 August 2026), what did the US Supreme Court do regarding the President's executive order on mail-in voting?
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Correct answer: C — Stayed a district court injunction that had blocked parts of the order
The Court granted a stay of the Massachusetts district court's injunction, holding the order itself does not harm the states; it did not rule on the order's lawfulness.
Consider the following statements about Trump v. California (August 2026): 1. The ruling was unanimous. 2. The challenge had been brought by 23 states and the District of Columbia. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The decision was 6–3, with Justice Sotomayor (joined by Justice Kagan) among the dissenters.
What is the name of Kazakhstan's new single-chamber parliament, first elected on 23 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Kurultai
The Kurultai is the new 145-member unicameral parliament created by Kazakhstan's 2026 constitution.
Which party won Kazakhstan's first Kurultai election in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Adilet
The newly formed pro-government Adilet party won over 71% of the vote; it had absorbed the former ruling party Amanat.
Consider the following statements about Kazakhstan's August 2026 election: 1. The Kurultai is a two-chamber legislature. 2. Voter turnout was about 74%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The Kurultai is a single-chamber body that replaced the earlier two-chamber parliament.
The August 2026 restriction covers all fixed dose combinations of chlorpheniramine maleate with which other drug?
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Correct answer: C — Phenylephrine hydrochloride
The restriction applies to all FDCs containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride.
Below what age must the restricted chlorpheniramine–phenylephrine FDCs not be used, as per the mandatory warning?
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Correct answer: A — 4 years
The label must say: 'Fixed Dose Combination shall not be used in children below four years of age.'
Consider the following statements about the August 2026 FDC restriction: 1. The notification was issued under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. 2. The decision followed recommendations of an Expert Committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The notification was issued under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
At Amit Shah's review of Siliguri Corridor security in August 2026, which body presented its progress and recommendations?
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Correct answer: B — Multi Agency Centre's Standing Focus Group on Siliguri Corridor
The Multi Agency Centre's Standing Focus Group on the Siliguri Corridor (SFG-SC) made a presentation on progress and its recommendations.
Which approach to border security did Amit Shah ask all agencies to implement in the Siliguri Corridor?
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Correct answer: D — Quadrangular approach
Shah stressed the concept of a quadrangular approach to border security and directed all agencies to implement it in full spirit.
Consider the following statements about the Siliguri Corridor security review of 22 August 2026: 1. Amit Shah suggested that West Bengal explore opening more Sainik Schools in North Bengal. 2. The review was chaired by the National Security Adviser. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The review was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Where are the principal seats of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, which the Cabinet on 20 August 2026 allowed to sit as a bench in Ladakh?
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Correct answer: A — Srinagar and Jammu
The common High Court has its principal seats at Srinagar and Jammu; the Cabinet decision enables a bench to sit in Ladakh.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet decision of 20 August 2026 on Ladakh: 1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on X. 2. The Ladakh bench will replace Jammu as a seat of the High Court. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The decision adds a bench sitting in Ladakh; the High Court's seats at Srinagar and Jammu remain.
Where was the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council held on 20 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Mahabalipuram
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
According to Amit Shah at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, what is the record of zonal council meetings since 2014?
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Correct answer: D — 70 meetings; about 80% of 1,869 issues resolved
Shah said that in 70 meetings held since 2014, approximately 80% of 1,869 issues had been resolved.
Consider the following statements about the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting: 1. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana agreed to resolve issues of division of assets and liabilities in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. Telangana was represented by its Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The meeting was attended by four Chief Ministers, the Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and the heads of three Union Territories.
What download milestone did the Aadhaar App cross, as announced on 20 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 5 crore
The Aadhaar App crossed 5 crore (50 million) downloads; over 60 lakh mobile number updates have been done through it.
Who chaired the first meeting of the newly reconstituted National Commission for Minorities on 20 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Harjit Singh Grewal
Chairman Harjit Singh Grewal chaired the meeting; S. Munawari Begum is the Vice Chairperson.
Who was the main challenger to Hakainde Hichilema in Zambia's 2026 presidential election?
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Correct answer: B — Brian Mundubile
Brian Mundubile received about 38% of the vote, against about 60% for Hichilema.
Consider the following statements about Zambia's 2026 presidential election result: 1. Hakainde Hichilema won a second five-year term. 2. Hichilema won more than 75% of the vote. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Hichilema won about 60% of the vote.