Education, Health & Society Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
AIIMS Raipur, whose third convocation the Vice President attended on 2 September 2026, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2012
The Vice President noted AIIMS Raipur's role since its establishment in 2012.
In September 2026, Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer in India's Defence Forces to attain which rank (or equivalent)?
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Correct answer: D — Air Vice Marshal
Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer to attain the two-star rank of Air Vice Marshal or equivalent.
Which appointment did AVM Shakti Sharma assume at Air Headquarters on 1 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education)
AVM Shakti Sharma took over as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education).
Consider the following statements about AVM Shakti Sharma: 1. She was commissioned into the Medical Branch of the IAF in 1994. 2. She was the first woman officer from the tri-services to command a Sainik School, as Principal of Sainik School, Kapurthala. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: she was commissioned into the Education Branch on 18 June 1994 and is a non-medical officer. Statement 2 is correct.
The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE), highlighted at NCERT's 66th Foundation Day, was released in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2023
The Minister cited NCF-FS 2022 and NCF-SE 2023, developed by NCERT under NEP 2020.
What is the theme of Adoption Awareness 2026 launched by CARA?
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Correct answer: C — Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!
CARA's Adoption Awareness 2026 theme is 'Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!'.
President Droupadi Murmu graced the combined convocation of how many NIFT campuses on 31 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 18
The President graced the combined convocation ceremony of 18 NIFT campuses in New Delhi.
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.
Which body conducted NEET-PG 2026 on 30 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
NEET-PG 2026 was conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
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.
As of its 12th anniversary in August 2026, roughly how many accounts had been opened under PM Jan-Dhan Yojana?
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Correct answer: C — Over 59 crore
More than 59 crore Jan-Dhan accounts have been opened.
What share of PM Jan-Dhan Yojana accounts belong to women, as of August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 56%
56% of the accounts belong to women; 78% is the share in villages and small towns.
Consider the following statements about PM Jan-Dhan Yojana as of August 2026: 1. Deposits in Jan-Dhan accounts have crossed ₹3.1 lakh crore. 2. In the JAM trinity, 'M' stands for MGNREGA. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: JAM stands for Jan Dhan–Aadhaar–Mobile.
Which social reformer, remembered on 28 August 2026, was credited with paving the way for social transformation through education in Keralam and improving the lives of agricultural workers?
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Correct answer: B — Mahatma Ayyankali
The PM and Home Minister paid homage to Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary, citing his work for education of the marginalised and agricultural workers in Keralam.
Until when has lending under the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme been extended?
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Correct answer: D — 31 March 2030
Lending under the restructured scheme, approved on 27 August 2025, runs until 31 March 2030.
What is the maximum credit limit of the UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card introduced for street vendors under restructured PM SVANidhi?
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Correct answer: B — ₹30,000
Eligible vendors get a UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card with a limit of up to ₹30,000; 27,077 had been approved.
Consider the following statements about PM SVANidhi: 1. The scheme was launched on 1 June 2020 to provide collateral-free working capital loans to urban street vendors. 2. The restructured scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.
Gujarat Vidyapith, whose 72nd convocation was held on 27 August 2026, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 1920
Gujarat Vidyapith was established on 18 October 1920.
According to the Home Minister at the Gujarat Vidyapith convocation (August 2026), the turnover of Khadi and Village Industries in 2025–26 was about:
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Correct answer: D — ₹1.87 lakh crore
KVI turnover rose from ₹31,000 crore in 2013–14 to ₹1.87 lakh crore in 2025–26.
How much monthly assistance will eligible women get under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana launched on 26 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,500
Eligible women will receive ₹2,500 a month by direct benefit transfer from 1 September 2026.
What is the age group of women eligible under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?
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Correct answer: D — 21–60 years
The scheme covers eligible women aged 21 to 60 years.
Consider the following statements about the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: 1. The first instalment is to be paid on 1 September 2026. 2. Beneficiaries can take ₹1,000 a month through a digital currency wallet and put ₹1,500 in a fixed or recurring deposit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct.
How many students will receive scholarships under the IICT–Netflix initiative announced on 26 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 100
IICT and Netflix announced scholarships for 100 students, with up to 80% financial support.
Under which scheme did the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approve the purchase of 25 lakh free tablets for youth on 25 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana
The tablets will be given under the five-year Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana, with ₹2,374.60 crore provided for 2026-27.
Uttar Pradesh's Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana, approved in August 2026, provides what benefit?
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Correct answer: A — Free UPSRTC bus travel for resident women aged 60 and above
The scheme lets resident women aged 60 and above travel free on UPSRTC buses on showing Aadhaar or a voter ID.
Consider the following statements about the Ganga Expressway extension approved by the UP Cabinet on 25 August 2026: 1. The extension will take the expressway to Dehradun. 2. The Centre will share 50% of the cost. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong. The extension goes to Haridwar, and the Uttar Pradesh government will bear the entire cost of about ₹10,761 crore.
The Ganga Expressway extension to Haridwar approved in August 2026 is described as linking which two Kumbh cities?
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Correct answer: B — Prayagraj and Haridwar
The extension is planned as a corridor connecting Prayagraj and Haridwar, two Kumbh cities on the Ganga.
Under Tamil Nadu's 'Annapoorani Super Six' scheme announced on 24 August 2026, how many LPG cylinders a year will the state pay for?
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Correct answer: B — Three
The state will reimburse eligible families for three domestic LPG cylinders a year from Pongal 2027, as a first phase of the six-cylinder promise.
Tamil Nadu's expanded free bus travel scheme for women, announced in August 2026, is now called:
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Correct answer: D — Vettri Payanam
The scheme, earlier called Vidiyal Payanam, has been renamed Vettri Payanam and extended to express, LSS, deluxe and mofussil buses from 2 October 2026.
Consider the following statements about Tamil Nadu's welfare announcements of 24 August 2026: 1. The Annapoorani Super Six scheme will be launched on Pongal Day in 2027. 2. The expanded women's free bus travel will carry an income ceiling of ₹2.5 lakh. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The expanded bus scheme has no income ceiling and no limit on the number of trips.
Where did the Ministry of Tribal Affairs begin the National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums on 24 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Mysuru
The three-day conclave began in Mysuru, Karnataka, organised with the Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute and CIIL.
'Jago', launched at the Mysuru conclave in August 2026, is:
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Correct answer: A — The official AI conversational assistant of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Jago is the ministry's official AI assistant, designed to make information on tribal welfare schemes easier to find and understand.
Consider the following statements about the upgraded Adi Vaani platform launched in August 2026: 1. It was launched with a new Android-only app. 2. Five new languages were added to it. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The upgrade added a new iOS application, five new languages and a logo.
As per the Labour Minister in July 2026, about how many people in India are covered by social protection systems, as highlighted by the ILO?
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Correct answer: C — 101 crore
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said India's social protection systems cover about 101 crore people, over 68% of the population.
The ILO highlighted India's social protection coverage of over one billion people at which meeting held in Hyderabad in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting
The figure was highlighted by the ILO at the BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad.
In July 2026 the NHRC took suo motu cognizance of reported malaria deaths in which district of Chhattisgarh?
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Correct answer: B — Kanker
The NHRC took cognizance of five malaria deaths in 13 days in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
On 30 July 2026 the Rajya Sabha passed an amendment to which law, completing its passage through Parliament?
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Correct answer: B — Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, as passed by the Lok Sabha.
Under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, what is the jail term for individual offenders?
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Correct answer: D — 5 to 10 years
The Bill raises the jail term for individual offenders from 3–5 years to 5–10 years, with a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh.
Consider the following statements about the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026: 1. Investigation of an exam fraud case must be completed within two months. 2. Special Fast Track Courts must complete the trial within 3 months of the chargesheet. 3. It was passed by the Rajya Sabha by division vote. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
The Bill sets a two-month deadline for investigation and a 3-month deadline for trial by Special Fast Track Courts; the Rajya Sabha passed it by voice vote, not a division.
Under the 2026 amendment, organised exam-fraud syndicates face a minimum fine of how much?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 10 crore
For organised crime (Section 11), the jail term becomes 7–10 years with a fine of at least Rs 10 crore (earlier at least Rs 1 crore).
How many anganwadi worker and helper posts did the Bihar Cabinet approve filling on 29 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 22,891
The Cabinet approved filling 22,891 posts – 6,141 anganwadi workers and 16,750 helpers – under ICDS.
Consider the following statements about the Bihar Cabinet meeting of 29 July 2026: 1. It was chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. 2. It approved the Bihar Sports Policy 2026. 3. Most of the anganwadi posts approved are for anganwadi workers rather than helpers. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
CM Samrat Choudhary chaired the meeting, which approved the Bihar Sports Policy 2026. Helpers (16,750) far outnumber workers (6,141) among the 22,891 posts.
On Guru Purnima 2026, the Rajasthan government transferred Rs 250 crore via DBT to over 40 lakh students of Classes 1–8 for what purpose?
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Correct answer: B — Free school uniforms
CM Bhajanlal Sharma transferred Rs 250 crore through DBT for free school uniforms to more than 40 lakh students of Classes 1–8 at Khedli Gurjar, Bharatpur.
In July 2026 the NHRC took suo motu cognizance of an explosion at a metal processing factory that killed four workers in which district of Assam?
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Correct answer: D — Cachar
The NHRC took cognizance of the 26 July 2026 explosion in Cachar district and issued notices to the Assam Chief Secretary and Cachar SP.
Under the Indian Coast Guard reform unveiled in July 2026, women officers will be inducted into which types of appointments?
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Correct answer: C — Both Short Service and Permanent Appointments, at par with men
The gender-neutral framework inducts women into both Short Service Appointments (SSA) and Permanent Appointments (PA) at par with men; SSA has also been opened to men.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Coast Guard reforms of July 2026: 1. Short Service Appointments have been opened to male candidates. 2. Serving women SSA officers get an option to convert to Permanent Appointment. 3. One reform deals with ex-gratia for families of personnel missing at sea on duty. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: SSA was opened to men, serving SSA women officers may convert to PA, and the second reform streamlines ex-gratia for families of personnel missing at sea.
How much monthly assistance will eligible women get under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana approved in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 2,500
The Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana providing Rs 2,500 a month to eligible women.
The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana was earlier announced under which name?
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Correct answer: A — Mahila Samriddhi Yojana
The scheme was earlier announced as the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana before being renamed the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana.
Ladakh's first Yoga Wellness Instructor Certificate Course (400 hours) was launched in July 2026 at which institute in collaboration with MDNIY?
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Correct answer: A — National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh
The course was launched at the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh, with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.
Who heads the high-powered task force on examination reforms announced by the Prime Minister on 26 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nandan Nilekani
The task force is led by Nandan Nilekani. S. Somanath and V. Kamakoti are members.
The Nilekani-led task force constituted in July 2026 is to recommend reforms mainly for examinations conducted by which body?
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Correct answer: B — National Testing Agency
The task force will recommend technology-driven and structural reforms for examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Which of the following is a former Director of the Intelligence Bureau named as a member of the examination-reforms task force in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Tapan Deka
Tapan Deka is the former IB director on the panel. Anita Karwal is a former education secretary and Amrit Lal Meena a logistics expert and former civil servant.
Consider the following statements about the examination-reforms task force announced on 26 July 2026: 1. It has six members. 2. Former ISRO chairman S. Somanath is a member. 3. The Director of IIT Madras is a member. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the six members are Nandan Nilekani (chair), S. Somanath, Tapan Deka, V. Kamakoti (Director, IIT Madras), Anita Karwal and Amrit Lal Meena.
Volunteers of which platform took part in the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026, with whom the PM interacted on 26 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat)
MY Bharat volunteers shared experiences from border villages; over 5,000 volunteers from 245 districts joined virtually.
During the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 interaction, what share of their travel budget did the PM urge citizens to spend on local products?
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Correct answer: A — At least 5%
The PM urged citizens to spend at least five per cent of their travel budget on purchasing local products.
As stated by the PM in Mann Ki Baat on 26 July 2026, how did India perform in the 2026 Physics Olympiad?
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Correct answer: D — All five students won gold; India ranked first
The PM said all five Indian students won gold in the Physics Olympiad and India secured the top rank.
According to the PM's Mann Ki Baat (26 July 2026), what was India's medal haul in the 2026 Mathematics Olympiad?
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Correct answer: B — Two gold and four silver
In the Mathematics Olympiad, Indian students secured two gold and four silver medals.