Education, Health & Society Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, whose 2.0 App was launched in April 2026, was originally launched on 15 August 2020 in how many most vulnerable districts?
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Correct answer: C — 272
NMBA was launched on 15 August 2020 in 272 identified most vulnerable districts and extended to all districts from 15 August 2023.
The NMBA 2.0 App launched in April 2026 is meant to strengthen monitoring under:
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Correct answer: D — National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
The app strengthens monitoring and institutional coordination under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).
The UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development, launched in April 2026, is hosted at:
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Correct answer: B — Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune
The Chair was launched at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune, during the conference 'Women Leading the Future of Work'.
Who launched the UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development in Pune on 24 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Jayant Chaudhary
Union MoS (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary launched the Chair.
Under Poshan Pakhwada 2026, a screen-time reduction campaign was held at the Eklavya Model Residential School in Ngopa, located in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Mizoram
EMRS Ngopa is in Mizoram, where the campaign was held under Poshan Pakhwada 2026.
The screen-time reduction campaign at EMRS Ngopa in April 2026 was aligned with the objectives of which mission?
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Correct answer: A — Poshan Abhiyaan
The Ministry said the campaign aligns with the objectives of Poshan Abhiyaan.
How many women are among the 958 candidates recommended in the Civil Services Examination 2025, as stated by the Personnel Minister in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 299
Out of 958 recommended candidates, 299 are women, over 31% of the total.
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, women formed roughly what share of successful Civil Services candidates about a decade before CSE 2025?
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Correct answer: B — About 20%
The Minister said women were roughly around 20% of successful candidates a decade ago; the CSE 2025 share is over 31%.
The 'Run for Nutrition' half marathon held in Mizoram on 18 April 2026 was part of which edition of Poshan Pakhwada?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
The run was organised under the 8th Poshan Pakhwada.
Consider the following statements about the 'Run for Nutrition' event of April 2026: 1. It was organised in Mizoram under the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Poshan Pakhwada. 2. About 5,000 participants took part in it. 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: about 500 adults and children took part.
In April 2026, the NHRC heard 216 cases of alleged bonded labour in brick kilns of which state?
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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh
The cases related to brick kilns across various districts of Uttar Pradesh.
The law under which bonded labourers are entitled to rescue, release and rehabilitation, cited by the NHRC in April 2026, is the:
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Correct answer: A — Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
The NHRC cited the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 and the Central Sector Scheme.
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.
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.
NECTAR, which co-organised the April 2026 conference on transforming tribal lives through science and technology, stands for:
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Correct answer: A — North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach
NECTAR is the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach; it co-organised the conference with DST and ITITI Doon Sanskriti School.
At the April 2026 tribal conference, the Vice President cited which guiding principle of Viksit Bharat @ 2047?
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Correct answer: D — Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi
The Vice President said the guiding principle is 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi'.
Around how many schools in Odisha will be developed as model institutions under the PM SHRI scheme, as announced on 12 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 800
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said around 800 schools will be developed as model institutions under PM SHRI.
Odisha's plan to set up Adarsh Primary Schools in every panchayat, mentioned by the Chief Minister in April 2026, is named after:
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Correct answer: A — Godabarish Mishra
The Chief Minister said efforts are under way to set up Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary Schools in every panchayat.
The nationwide Nari Shakti Youth Parliament held on 12 April 2026 was organised through which platform?
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Correct answer: B — MY Bharat
It was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform.
The Nari Shakti Youth Parliament of 12 April 2026 was held simultaneously across how many zones?
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Correct answer: C — 17
It was held across 17 zones with over 7,000 young women.
What is the theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life
The WCD Ministry said the theme for Poshan Pakhwada 2026 is 'Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life'.
Consider the following statements about Poshan Pakhwada 2026: 1. It is being observed from 9 April to 23 April 2026. 2. Poshan Abhiyaan, under which these campaigns are held, was launched in 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the campaign runs from 9 to 23 April 2026, and the ministry dates Poshan Abhiyaan to 2018.
Which edition of Poshan Pakhwada was launched at Vigyan Bhawan on 9 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
The ministry launched the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada; the MoS noted 7 Pakhwadas had been held earlier since 2018.
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, whose 8th convocation the Vice President addressed on 6 April 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana
The Vice President's Secretariat said the university is at Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana.
At the 8th convocation of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, roughly what share of gold medal winners were women, as noted by the Vice President?
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Correct answer: C — Nearly 64%
The Vice President noted that nearly 64% of gold medal winners were women; about 50% is the women's share of all graduating students.
Mahatma Gandhi Central University, whose 3rd convocation the Vice President addressed on 4 April 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar
The Vice President's Secretariat said the university is at Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar.
Which convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University was held on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 3rd
The Vice President addressed the 3rd Convocation Ceremony.
Consider the following statements made by the Vice President about Mahatma Gandhi Central University on 4 April 2026: 1. The university toppers in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are women. 2. The university has established an Indian Knowledge Systems Centre. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Vice President's address.
Where was the Shri Krishna Devaraya Sainik School inaugurated on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Sindhanur, Raichur district, Karnataka
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said the school was inaugurated at Sindhanur in Raichur district, Karnataka.
The new Sainik School at Sindhanur is named after a ruler of which empire, as recalled by MoS Defence Sanjay Seth?
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Correct answer: D — Vijayanagara
The school is named after Sri Krishna Devaraya, whom the minister recalled in the context of the Vijayanagara Empire.
On 31 March 2026, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the convocation of Nalanda University at:
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Correct answer: D — Rajgir
The President addressed the Nalanda University convocation at Rajgir, Bihar, on 31 March 2026.
Which state's Assembly passed a Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026 on 30 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Telangana
The Telangana Assembly passed the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026 on 30 March 2026.
Under Telangana's gig workers law of 2026, aggregators must contribute what share of their transaction value to the welfare fund?
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Correct answer: B — 1–2%
Aggregators must contribute 1 to 2% of their transaction value to a state-managed welfare fund.
Under which Rajasthan scheme are children aged 3–6 years given hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres?
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Correct answer: B — Amrit Aahar Yojana
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said children aged three to six get hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit Aahar Yojana.
Consider the following about Rajasthan's Anganwadi announcements of 30 March 2026: 1. About 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers received ₹1,000 each through DBT for uniforms. 2. Their honorarium was increased by 10% with effect from 1 April 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The CM transferred ₹1,000 each to about 1.22 lakh workers and helpers for two uniforms and announced a 10% honorarium hike effective 1 April 2026.
Under Punjab's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana approved on 29 March 2026, how much will Scheduled Caste women receive per month?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,500
Women will get ₹1,000 a month, while women from the Scheduled Castes will get ₹1,500 a month.
The 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana' for monthly cash assistance to women belongs to which state?
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Correct answer: D — Punjab
The scheme was approved by the Punjab Cabinet chaired by CM Bhagwant Mann on 29 March 2026.
Consider the following statements about Punjab's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: 1. Women aged 18 or above who are registered voters in Punjab with valid Aadhaar and voter ID are eligible. 2. The scheme was first announced in the Punjab Budget on International Women's Day, 8 March 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Eligibility: women 18+, registered Punjab voters with valid Aadhaar and voter ID. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced the scheme in the budget on 8 March 2026, International Women's Day.
Where did the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26 begin on 29 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Greater Noida
The IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26 commenced with an opening ceremony in Greater Noida on 29 March 2026.
In how many skill categories were participants competing at the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26?
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Correct answer: C — 63
Over 650 skilled youth competed across 63 skill categories.
'Tholi Mudda', launched on 28 March 2026, is a breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children of which state?
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Correct answer: D — Telangana
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy launched the Tholi Mudda breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children in Hyderabad.
Consider the following about Telangana's 'Tholi Mudda' launch (28 March 2026): 1. Ready-to-cook items such as upma and khichdi mix will be provided to Anganwadi children. 2. Mobile phones were distributed to Anganwadi teachers at the same event. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The scheme provides ready-to-cook upma and khichdi mix, and the CM also flagged off distribution of mobile phones to Anganwadi teachers.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 15th Annual Convocation of which IIM on 28 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — IIM Ranchi
The Vice President graced the 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Ranchi in Jharkhand.
At the IIM Ranchi convocation, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan recalled his earlier association with Jharkhand as its:
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Correct answer: D — Governor
He recalled his association with Jharkhand as its former Governor.
The Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence was inaugurated in March 2026 at which institute?
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Correct answer: A — IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Ahmedabad inaugurated the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence on 26 March 2026.
The Krishnamurthy Tandon School of AI at IIMA is being set up with an endowment of:
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Correct answer: B — ₹100 crore
It is being established through an endowment of ₹100 crore by Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon.
How many entries did India record in the global top 50 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 27
India recorded a record 27 top-50 entries in 2026, more than double the 12 in both 2024 and 2025.
In the QS Subject Rankings 2026, India's highest-ranked subject (21st globally) was Mineral & Mining Engineering at:
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Correct answer: A — ISM Dhanbad
ISM Dhanbad's Mineral & Mining Engineering was ranked 21st – India's highest-ranked subject. IIM Ahmedabad was also 21st in Business & Management Studies and Marketing.
Consider the following about India in the QS Subject Rankings 2026: 1. 99 Indian institutions featured, with 599 subject entries. 2. IIT Delhi was the leading Indian institution with six top-50 entries. 3. The rankings covered 55 subjects. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as per the Ministry of Education release on the rankings released on 25 March 2026.
Under the 'Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya' action plan (March 2026), the area within what radius of schools is to be declared a drug-free zone?
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Correct answer: C — 500 metres
The three-year action plan provides for declaring the area within a 500-metre radius of schools as drug-free zones.
The 'Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya' action plan followed directions from the 9th Apex meeting of which body, chaired by the Union Home Minister?
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Correct answer: B — Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD)
The 9th Apex meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD), chaired by Amit Shah, asked all departments to prepare a roadmap up to 2029.
Which ICAR institution was the only Indian university in the top 100 for Veterinary Science in the QS Subject Rankings 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ICAR-IVRI, Bareilly
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, entered the 51-100 band – the only Indian university in the Veterinary Science top 100.
Consider the following about the Agriculture & Forestry subject in the QS Rankings 2026: 1. ICAR-IARI, New Delhi debuted in the 151-200 band. 2. 10 Indian universities featured among 475 ranked globally. 3. CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar was placed in the 51-100 band. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
CCS HAU Hisar made its maiden entry in the 301-350 band, not 51-100; statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The LL.M. in Corporate Law and Management launched in March 2026 is jointly offered by IICA and which institution?
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Correct answer: D — National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam
It is a joint programme of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and NLUJA Assam; year 1 is at NLUJAA and year 2 at IICA, IMT Manesar.
Consider the following about the IICA–NLUJA Assam LL.M. (2026): 1. It is a two-year, fully residential programme of 54 credits. 2. Its second year is conducted at the IICA campus in IMT Manesar. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: 54 credits over four semesters, year 1 at NLUJAA and year 2 at IICA, IMT Manesar; 60 seats per batch.
Andhra Pradesh's Divyang Shakti scheme, launched on 18 March 2026, provides:
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Correct answer: B — Free travel in APSRTC buses for persons with disabilities
Divyang Shakti gives persons with disabilities free travel in five categories of APSRTC buses.
About how many people are expected to benefit from Andhra Pradesh's Divyang Shakti free bus travel scheme?
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Correct answer: C — 12.76 lakh
The scheme is expected to benefit about 12.76 lakh people, at an annual cost of ₹207 crore to the State.
Which organisation's milestone of five billion meals was commemorated in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu on 17 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Akshaya Patra Foundation
The event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre marked five billion meals served by the Akshaya Patra Foundation.
What was the theme of the event held on 17 March 2026 to mark the Akshaya Patra Foundation's five billion meals?
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Correct answer: B — From a Well-Nourished and Well-Educated India to a Developed India
The theme was 'From a Well-Nourished and Well-Educated India to a Developed India', linking nutrition and education to Viksit Bharat 2047.
The 'Eva Nammava Eva Nammava' Bill, 2026, cleared by a State Cabinet on 12 March 2026, belongs to which State?
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Correct answer: A — Karnataka
The Karnataka Cabinet cleared the Bill on freedom of choice in marriage and against honour crimes.
What minimum prison term does Karnataka's 'Eva Nammava Eva Nammava' Bill propose for those responsible for honour killings?
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Correct answer: B — Five years
The revised draft proposes a minimum prison term of five years for honour killings.