APSC (Assam) Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Under the Bill approved by the Cabinet in May 2026, the number of Supreme Court judges, excluding the Chief Justice of India, will rise to:
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Correct answer: B — 37
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 raises the strength by four, from 33 to 37, excluding the CJI.
The Bill approved in May 2026 to raise the Supreme Court's judge strength amends which law?
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Correct answer: D — The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 amends the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956; Parliament fixes the number by law under Article 124(1).
Consider the following statements: 1. Article 124(1) of the Constitution originally provided for a Chief Justice of India and not more than seven other judges, until Parliament by law prescribed a larger number. 2. Before the 2026 proposal, the Supreme Court's judge strength was last raised from 30 to 33 (excluding the CJI) by an amendment in 2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Article 124(1) originally fixed the CJI plus up to seven judges; the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2019 raised the strength from 30 to 33.
What is the outlay of the Mission for Cotton Productivity approved by the Cabinet in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹5,659.22 crore
The Cabinet approved ₹5,659.22 crore for the Mission for Cotton Productivity.
What is the implementation period of the Mission for Cotton Productivity?
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Correct answer: A — 2026–27 to 2030–31
The mission covers 2026–27 to 2030–31.
The Mission for Cotton Productivity is aligned with the Government's '5F' vision. What does 5F stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign
The 5F vision is Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.
Under ECLGS 5.0, approved in May 2026, what guarantee coverage does NCGTC provide for MSMEs and for non-MSMEs?
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Correct answer: B — 100% for MSMEs and 90% for non-MSMEs
ECLGS 5.0 provides 100% guarantee cover for MSMEs and 90% for non-MSMEs as well as the airline sector.
How much has been earmarked for airlines under ECLGS 5.0, approved by the Cabinet in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹5,000 crore
₹5,000 crore of the ₹2,55,000 crore additional credit is earmarked for airlines; ₹1,500 crore is the per-airline cap.
Which entity provides the credit guarantee to Member Lending Institutions under ECLGS 5.0?
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Correct answer: A — National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC)
Guarantee coverage under ECLGS 5.0 is provided to Member Lending Institutions by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC).
Who co-chaired the inaugural India–Algeria defence Joint Commission meeting from the Algerian side in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, Algeria
The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (IC) Amitabh Prasad and Algeria's Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, Maj Gen Kaid Nour Eddine.
India–Algeria defence relations have gained momentum since the signing of a Defence MoU in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2024
The Ministry of Defence said ties have gained momentum since the Defence MoU of 2024.
What Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane was approved for sugar season 2026–27?
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Correct answer: D — ₹365 per quintal
The FRP for 2026–27 is ₹365 per quintal at a basic recovery rate of 10.25%; ₹338.3 applies where recovery is below 9.5%.
The FRP of sugarcane is determined on the basis of recommendations of which body?
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Correct answer: A — Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
The FRP is determined on the basis of CACP's recommendations after consultation with State Governments and other stakeholders.
What is the combined funding pool of the India–EU call on EV battery recycling launched in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — €15.2 million (~₹169 crore)
The call has a combined funding pool of €15.2 million (~₹169 crore).
Under which India–EU Trade and Technology Council working group was the EV battery recycling call of May 2026 launched?
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Correct answer: C — Working Group 2 — Green and Clean Energy Technologies
The call was launched under TTC Working Group 2 on Green and Clean Energy Technologies.
Udant Martand, recalled at the release of IIMC's special issue on 200 years of Hindi journalism, was published from Calcutta in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1826
Udant Martand, the first Hindi newspaper, was published from Calcutta in 1826.
The ₹1,476 crore contract signed with BEL in May 2026 for five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems requires a minimum indigenous content of:
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Correct answer: D — 72%
The systems will have minimum 72% indigenous content under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Viability Plan 2.0, approved by the Department of Financial Services in May 2026, covers how many Regional Rural Banks?
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Correct answer: A — 28
Viability Plan 2.0 aims to strengthen financial stability across all 28 RRBs.
How many of Assam's 126 Assembly seats did the BJP-led NDA win in the results declared on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 102
The NDA won 102 of 126 seats: BJP 82, AGP 10 and BPF 10.
What is the simple majority mark in the 126-member Assam Assembly, which the BJP alone crossed by 18 seats in 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 64
The simple majority mark in the 126-member Assam Assembly is 64; the BJP's 82 seats were 18 more.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Assam Assembly election results: 1. The Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodoland People's Front won 10 seats each. 2. Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi won the Jorhat seat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: the AGP and the BPF won 10 seats each, while Gaurav Gogoi lost in Jorhat.
As on 1 May 2026, the total area sown under summer crops in India was about:
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Correct answer: C — 81.60 lakh hectares
Summer crops covered 81.60 lakh hectares as on 1 May 2026, against 79.00 lakh hectares in the same period of 2025.
Which crop group recorded the largest increase in summer sowing area over the corresponding period of 2025, as on 1 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Shree Anna cum coarse cereals
Shree Anna cum coarse cereals rose by 1.77 lakh hectares, ahead of oilseeds (+1.47) and pulses (+0.73); rice fell by 1.36 lakh hectares.
During which period did the Union Health Ministry observe the nationwide Fire Safety Week in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 4–10 May 2026
The Health Ministry observed Fire Safety Week from 4 to 10 May 2026.
Who, as Union Health Secretary, led the nationwide pledge on 'Fire Safety in Health Facilities' on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Punya Salila Srivastava
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava led the nationwide pledge that opened Fire Safety Week.
Which Indian Navy ship, deployed as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, entered Yangon Harbour on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — INS Sunayna
The IOS Sagar, INS Sunayna, entered Yangon Harbour, Myanmar, on 4 May 2026.
The IOS Sagar deployment is in line with India's MAHASAGAR vision. What does MAHASAGAR stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across Regions
MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across Regions.
Who chaired the Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting held on 4 May 2026 to plan the International Day of Yoga 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Prataprao Jadhav
Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, chaired the meeting.
Which revamped planning portal did the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launch at its national workshop on Panchayat Development Plans on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — eGramSwaraj
The revamped eGramSwaraj planning portal was launched along with the PPC booklet for 2026-27 and the GPDP quality committee report.
Which Indian space startup built Mission Drishti, launched on 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — GalaxEye
Mission Drishti was built by Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye.
Mission Drishti is described as the world's first OptoSAR satellite. What does it combine on a single platform?
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Correct answer: A — Electro-optical sensors and synthetic aperture radar
Mission Drishti integrates electro-optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors on one platform for all-weather, day-and-night imaging.
Aboard which launch vehicle was Mission Drishti launched on 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — SpaceX Falcon 9
Mission Drishti was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg, California.
Consider the following statements about Mission Drishti: 1. The satellite weighs about 190 kg. 2. It was launched from Sriharikota. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: the 190-kg satellite was launched from Vandenberg, California, not Sriharikota.
Which body conducted the NEET UG 2026 examination on 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — National Testing Agency
NEET UG 2026 was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
About how many candidates had registered for NEET UG 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 23 lakh
NEET UG 2026 was held for nearly 23 lakh registered candidates.
The LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz with 46,313 MT of Indian LPG in May 2026, was expected to arrive at which Indian port?
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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam
MT Sarv Shakti was expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam on 13 May 2026.
As a West Asia rationalisation measure, the domestic LPG booking interval in urban areas was raised from 21 days to:
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Correct answer: B — 25 days
The urban booking interval was raised from 21 to 25 days; in rural areas it goes up to 45 days.
CINBAX-II 2026 is a bilateral military exercise between India and which country?
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Correct answer: B — Cambodia
CINBAX-II is the second edition of the India–Cambodia bilateral military exercise, held in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
The Indian Army contingent for CINBAX-II 2026 was drawn mainly from a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: C — Maratha Light Infantry
India's 120 personnel were mainly from a battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment.
Consider the following statements about exercise CINBAX-II 2026: 1. It is conducted under the framework of Chapter VII of the UN mandate. 2. The Cambodian contingent comprises 160 personnel from the Royal Cambodian Army. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the exercise follows Chapter VII of the UN mandate, and Cambodia fielded 160 personnel against India's 120.
What was the theme of World Press Freedom Day 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security
The 2026 theme was 'Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security'.
In which year was World Press Freedom Day proclaimed by the UN General Assembly?
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Correct answer: B — 1993
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in 1993, following a 1991 recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference that responded to the 1991 Windhoek Declaration.
Which city hosted UNESCO's World Press Freedom Day Conference on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Lusaka
UNESCO and the Government of Zambia co-hosted the 2026 conference in Lusaka.
On 3 May 2026, MeitY clarified that there is no plan to change Aadhaar's look by the end of the year to show only:
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Correct answer: D — A photo and a QR code
MeitY said reports that Aadhaar would show just a photo and a QR code were not correct and there is no such plan.
Which organisation developed the indigenous Cell Broadcast System launched on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
CBS was developed by C-DOT under the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with NDMA and MHA.
The Cell Broadcast System launched in May 2026 is integrated with which CAP-based alert platform?
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Correct answer: C — SACHET
CBS is integrated with the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)-based SACHET platform for standardised dissemination of alerts.
Consider the following statements about the Cell Broadcast System (CBS) launched in May 2026: 1. Alerts can be geo-targeted down to the level of individual cell towers. 2. Users cannot disable CBS alerts on their phones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: CBS can target individual cell towers or clusters, and its alerts cannot be disabled by users.
Which award for disaster management was presented at the launch of the Cell Broadcast System on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia presented the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar to individuals and organisations at the launch.
Who was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Prasoon Joshi
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting appointed Prasoon Joshi as Chairman of Prasar Bharati.
Consider the following statements about Prasar Bharati: 1. It was established under the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990. 2. It became operational in the same year the Act was passed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous broadcaster set up under the 1990 Act, but it became operational only in 1997.
Before being appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati in May 2026, Prasoon Joshi had headed which body since August 2017?
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Correct answer: D — Central Board of Film Certification
Prasoon Joshi had served as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai, since August 2017.
According to the IMD extended-range forecast cited on 2 May 2026, which weeks of May 2026 were expected to be relatively hotter, with heatwave conditions?
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Correct answer: D — 8–14 May and 22–28 May
Relatively higher temperatures were expected in the second (8–14 May) and fourth (22–28 May) weeks; the first and third weeks were expected to be normal to below normal.
Consider the following statements based on the IMD outlook for May 2026 cited by the government: 1. ENSO-neutral conditions were prevailing. 2. Above-normal maximum temperatures were expected over the entire country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed, and a large part of the country was expected to see normal to below-normal temperatures.
Who among the following were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — R. Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog; the PM congratulated them on 2 May 2026.
NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning Commission, was constituted through which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — A Cabinet resolution dated 1 January 2015
NITI Aayog was constituted by a Cabinet resolution dated 1 January 2015; like the Planning Commission (set up by a Cabinet resolution in 1950), it is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body.
Consider the following statements about the composition of NITI Aayog as per its 2015 Cabinet resolution: 1. It can have a maximum of four part-time Members, on a rotational basis. 2. It can have a maximum of four ex officio Members from the Union Council of Ministers, nominated by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct: the resolution provides for up to 2 (not 4) rotational part-time Members and up to 4 ex officio Members from the Union Council of Ministers nominated by the PM.
IMNEX and IMCOR, mentioned during the Indian Navy chief's May 2026 visit, refer to India's naval engagements with which country?
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Correct answer: A — Myanmar
IMNEX is the India–Myanmar Naval Exercise and IMCOR the Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol.
Who is the Chief of the Naval Staff who visited Myanmar from 2 to 5 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, made a four-day official visit to Myanmar from 2 to 5 May 2026.
At the DFS colloquium of DRAT and DRT heads on 2 May 2026, which revamped platform was noted for facilitating e-auctions and better asset visibility?
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Correct answer: B — BAANKNET
The revamped BAANKNET e-auction platform was noted for better asset visibility and value realisation.
Which of the following is NOT among the four campuses of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade mentioned on its 63rd Foundation Day in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
IIFT's four campuses are New Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City; Bengaluru is not among them.
House-to-house Houselisting Operations under Census 2027 began on 1 May 2026 in six States/UTs. Which of the following was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan
HLO began in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; in Rajasthan only the self-enumeration window opened on 1 May.
About how many households had used the Census 2027 self-enumeration facility by 1 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 82 lakh
The Home Ministry said nearly 82 lakh households had availed the self-enumeration facility so far.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027: 1. The self-enumeration facility being used in Census 2027 was also offered in the previous Census. 2. Data collected is governed by the Census Act, 1951, and may be shared for individual verification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Self-enumeration has been introduced for the first time in a Census; data is collected under the Census Act, 1948, and remains strictly confidential, used only for statistical purposes and development planning.
The six assistive-product standards published by BIS in May 2026 are part of the National List of Essential Assistive Products (NLEAP), an initiative of which body?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Council of Medical Research
NLEAP is an initiative brought out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Which of the following is NOT among the six assistive products for which BIS published standards in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Hearing aids
The six standards cover elbow crutches, walking sticks, multi-legged walking sticks, portable ramps, tactile guide maps and Braille on signage; hearing aids were not among them.