MP TET (Varg 1/2/3) Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved 'Samudra Manthan'. What is this scheme about?
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Correct answer: D — National offshore oil and gas exploration
Samudra Manthan is the National Offshore Exploration Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, approved on 31 July 2026.
What is the approved outlay of the Samudra Manthan scheme approved in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 84,084 crore
The Cabinet approved Samudra Manthan with an outlay of Rs 84,084 crore for implementation up to FY 2030–31.
Consider the following statements about the Samudra Manthan scheme (July 2026): 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented through state governments. 2. It is expected to catalyse reserve accretion of over 600 MMTOE. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Samudra Manthan is a Central Sector Scheme (not Centrally Sponsored) of the Petroleum Ministry; it is expected to catalyse reserve accretion of over 600 MMTOE.
The 'Samudra Manthan' scheme approved in July 2026 translates a vision first articulated by the Prime Minister on which occasion?
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Correct answer: D — Independence Day 2025 from the Red Fort
The scheme translates the Prime Minister's vision, articulated from the Red Fort on Independence Day 2025, of a modern-day Samudra Manthan.
Who became the first woman Director General of the Geological Survey of India on 31 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Varsha Ashok Aglawe
Varsha Ashok Aglawe assumed charge as the 54th DG of GSI, the first woman to head it in its 176-year history.
Varsha Ashok Aglawe, who took charge as GSI Director General in July 2026, succeeded whom?
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Correct answer: D — Asit Saha
She succeeded Asit Saha, who served as Director General from 27 July 2024 to 31 July 2026.
Consider the following statements about the Geological Survey of India (GSI) as per the July 2026 PIB release: 1. Varsha Ashok Aglawe is its 54th Director General. 2. GSI functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
She is the 54th DG of GSI; the release was issued by the Ministry of Mines, under which GSI works – not the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
The 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana' approved by the Cabinet in July 2026 is meant for which type of projects?
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Correct answer: D — Floating solar PV projects with energy storage
PM-SSY is a scheme for Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects with Energy Storage Systems.
How much floating solar capacity does PM Surya Sarovar Yojana (July 2026) aim to develop?
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Correct answer: C — 5,000 MW
The scheme envisages 5,000 MW of floating solar PV with co-located storage of 10,000 MWh.
Under PM Surya Sarovar Yojana, what Central Financial Assistance is given for eligible floating solar projects after commissioning?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 1 crore per MW
CFA of Rs 1 crore per MW is provided after successful commissioning; up to Rs 50 lakh per project is separately available for feasibility studies.
Which institution estimated India's floating solar potential at about 102.18 GWp, cited in the PM-SSY Cabinet approval of July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — National Institute of Solar Energy
The approval followed an assessment by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), which estimated floating solar potential of about 102.18 GWp.
In July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved continuation of PM-KISAN up to which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2030-31
The Cabinet approved continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
What financial outlay was approved in July 2026 for continuing PM-KISAN for 2026–27 to 2030–31?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 3.15 lakh crore
A total financial outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore was approved for the scheme for this period.
Consider the following statements about PM-KISAN as per the Cabinet release of July 2026: 1. Eligible farmer families receive Rs 6,000 a year in three equal instalments. 2. The scheme was launched in February 2019. 3. Women make up about half of all beneficiaries. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PM-KISAN was launched in February 2019 and gives Rs 6,000 a year in three equal instalments; nearly one out of every four beneficiaries (not half) is a woman farmer.
As per the July 2026 Cabinet release, how many instalments of PM-KISAN had been released, transferring over Rs 4.47 lakh crore?
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Correct answer: C — 23
More than Rs 4.47 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers through 23 instalments; the 23rd instalment benefited over 9.49 crore farmers.
What is the combined outlay approved in July 2026 for the revamped Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations for 2026–31?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 36,441 crore
The Cabinet approved a combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31.
Under the revamped Khelo India Scheme (July 2026), which two new initiatives were introduced to strengthen school sports?
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Correct answer: A — Khelo India Feeder Schools and Khelo India Utkrishta Vidyalayas
The scheme introduced Khelo India Feeder Schools (KIFS) and Khelo India Utkrishta Vidyalayas (KIUV) to integrate sports with education.
Consider the following statements about the revamped Khelo India Scheme approved in July 2026: 1. Its outlay is nearly eight times that of the previous Khelo India Scheme. 2. It creates a new category called Emerging Khelo India Athletes (E-KIAs). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB states the outlay is nearly eight times the previous scheme and that a new Emerging Khelo India Athletes (E-KIAs) category is created.
Who won India's first-ever judo gold medal in Commonwealth Games history, at Glasgow 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Asmita Dey
Asmita Dey won the women's 48 kg judo final on 31 July 2026, India's first-ever CWG judo gold.
In which weight category did Harsh Singh win gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian man to win CWG judo gold?
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Correct answer: A — Men's 60 kg
Harsh Singh won the men's 60 kg judo final, beating Australia's Joshua Katz.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games, where India won its first judo golds, were held in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Glasgow
PIB releases refer to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.
On 31 July 2026 MP CM Mohan Yadav distributed loans worth how much to self-help groups across the state?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 300 crore
He distributed Rs 300 crore in loans to SHGs across the state under the MP State Rural Livelihood Mission.
The state-level SHG loan distribution programme of Madhya Pradesh on 31 July 2026 was held at Thandla in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Jhabua
The programme was held at Thandla in Jhabua district.
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.
The indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel launched by the Army chief in July 2026 remains effective down to what temperature?
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Correct answer: D — Minus 42°C
XWG Diesel remains effective at temperatures as low as minus 42 degrees Celsius.
Consider the following statements about the XWG Diesel launched in July 2026: 1. It was developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies. 2. Army vehicles need engine modification to use it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
It was developed by the Indian Army with Oil Marketing Companies and can be used in the existing fleet without any engine modification.
The revised Captive Policy for Port Dependent Industries approved by the Cabinet in July 2026 updates the Captive Policy of which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2016
The revised policy updates the existing Captive Policy of 2016.
Under the revised Captive Policy for major ports (July 2026), fresh capacity is to be awarded through competitive bidding with which feature?
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Correct answer: B — Right of First Refusal (RoFR)
The policy provides for competitive bidding with a Right of First Refusal (RoFR) to unlock fresh capacity at major ports.
In July 2026 PM Narendra Modi congratulated whom on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
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Correct answer: A — Andy Burnham
PM Modi received a call from UK PM Andy Burnham on 31 July 2026 and congratulated him on assuming office.
During the Modi–Burnham call of July 2026, cooperation was to be deepened in line with which framework?
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Correct answer: D — India-UK Vision 2035
The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in priority areas in line with the India-UK Vision 2035.
In the NBA's July 2026 Access and Benefit Sharing release, a family-run farm in Haryana was paid for access to the breeding stock of which animal?
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Correct answer: B — Murrah buffalo
A family-run Murrah buffalo farm in Haryana received ₹4.30 lakh for access to its Murrah breeding stock.
Consider the following statements about the National Biodiversity Authority's benefit-sharing release of 31 July 2026: 1. ICRISAT, Patancheru received the largest single share of about ₹5.36 lakh. 2. With this release, NBA's total Access and Benefit Sharing disbursals reached about ₹153 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the NBA release.
In July 2026 Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja was appointed to which post?
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Correct answer: B — Director General Armed Forces Medical Services
The government appointed Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja as the next Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS).
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja will take over as DGAFMS on the retirement of which officer on 31 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin
He will assume the appointment upon the retirement of the incumbent DGAFMS, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, on 31 August 2026.
Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma, who died in July 2026, was the younger brother of which war hero?
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Correct answer: D — Maj Som Nath Sharma
He was the younger brother of Major Som Nath Sharma, independent India's first Param Vir Chakra awardee.
Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma, who passed away on 31 July 2026, served as Chief of the Army Staff during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 1988–1990
He was Chief of the Army Staff from 30 June 1988 to 30 June 1990.
Where was the first session of the India–Rwanda Joint Trade Committee held in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — New Delhi
The first India–Rwanda JTC was held in New Delhi on 30–31 July 2026.
At the first India–Rwanda Joint Trade Committee, India showed interest in cooperation on which of Rwanda's critical minerals?
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Correct answer: C — Tin, tungsten and tantalum
India expressed interest in Rwanda's tin, tungsten and tantalum resources, including GSI cooperation with the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board.
Consider the following statements about India–Rwanda economic ties as noted at the first Joint Trade Committee (July 2026): 1. India accounts for about 24.5% of Rwanda's pharmaceutical imports. 2. India was Rwanda's largest foreign investor in 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Rwanda said India was its second-largest foreign investor as of 2025.
Under the July 2026 MoU between IndiaAI and the Ministry of Ayush, Ayush research datasets will be contributed to which platform?
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Correct answer: D — AIKosh
The Ministry of Ayush will onboard AIKosh, India's sovereign AI repository, and contribute anonymised research artefacts.
Consider the following statements about the IndiaAI–Ministry of Ayush MoU (July 2026): 1. The MoU is valid for an initial period of two years with provision for automatic renewal. 2. The MoU commits IndiaAI to fund Ayush AI projects. 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 collaboration involves no financial commitment or liability for either party.
31 July is observed as the Balidan Diwas (martyrdom day) of which revolutionary, to whom the PM paid tribute in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Udham Singh
PM Modi paid tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh on his Balidan Diwas on 31 July 2026.
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.
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).
'Favara', which was linked with India's UPI in July 2026, is the instant payment system of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Maldives
Favara is the Maldives Instant Payment System; its integration with UPI went live on 30 July 2026.
Consider the following statements about the Favara–UPI link (July 2026): 1. The agreement for it was signed between NPCI International Payments Limited and the Maldives Monetary Authority in July 2025. 2. In the first phase, Indians can pay merchants in the Maldives by scanning QR codes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The NIPL–MMA agreement was executed in July 2025. The first phase allows person-to-person transfers from the Maldives to India; QR-based merchant payments are planned for later phases.
'Samudra Pradakshina', the first tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition, was completed aboard which vessel?
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Correct answer: B — IASV Triveni
The expedition was completed on board the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni.
How long was the 'Samudra Pradakshina' voyage completed by nine women officers, as stated in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 314 days
The 314-day voyage covered nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans.
India's first sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance product, launched in July 2026, was designed by which company?
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Correct answer: D — New India Assurance Company Limited
The P&I product under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool was designed by New India Assurance Company Limited.
The Protection & Indemnity insurance product launched in July 2026 falls under which pool?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
DFS launched the P&I product under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP).
During the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks in July 2026, a concessional Line of Credit of how much was operationalised for energy projects in Bhutan?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 4,000 crore
An Umbrella Line of Credit Agreement between Bhutan's government and EXIM Bank of India was exchanged for a concessional Rs 4,000 crore LoC for energy projects.
India's development cooperation talks with Bhutan in July 2026 related to which Five Year Plan of Bhutan?
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Correct answer: C — 13th
The 5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held for Bhutan's 13th Five Year Plan (2024–29), for which India committed Rs 10,000 crore.
India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone, for which an MoU was signed in July 2026, will come up in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Gwalior
DoT and the Government of Madhya Pradesh signed an MoU for a Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior.
How much Central Government support is provided for Phase-I infrastructure of the Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 493 crore
The TMZ gets Rs 493 crore of Central Government support for Phase-I infrastructure; it is a 350-acre cluster.
'Nipun', delivered to the Indian Navy in July 2026, is what type of vessel?
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Correct answer: B — Diving Support Vessel
Nipun is the second Diving Support Vessel built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
Which shipyard built the Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun' delivered to the Navy on 30 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Nipun was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited and delivered at Visakhapatnam.
According to a Competere Foundation report released in July 2026, India's rank in structural and pro-competitive reforms improved from 82nd to which position?
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Correct answer: B — 57th
India advanced 25 places, from 82nd to 57th, between 2010 and 2023 on the Market Distortions Performance Index.
The Competere Foundation assesses India's reform performance (2010–2023) using which index?
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Correct answer: D — Market Distortions Performance Index
The report assesses India's performance under the Foundation's Market Distortions Performance Index.
A July 2026 study by Indian researchers found that the Sun's atmosphere rotates faster than its surface. Which telescope's observations did they use?
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Correct answer: A — Nobeyama Radioheliograph, Japan
The ARIES-led team used observations from the Nobeyama Radioheliograph in Japan.
Consider the following statements about the July 2026 study on the Sun's atmosphere: 1. The rotation speed of the Sun's atmosphere increases with height above the surface. 2. The rotation becomes faster when sunspot activity is stronger. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The study found the rotation speed increases with height and decreases slightly when solar activity (sunspot number) becomes stronger.
At the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Lovepreet Singh set a new Games record in the snatch while winning silver in which weightlifting category?
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Correct answer: C — Men's +110 kg
Lovepreet Singh won silver in the men's +110 kg event and set a new CWG record in the snatch (176 kg).
With what best throw did Seema Kaliramna win bronze in women's discus at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 58.65 m
PM Modi noted Seema secured the bronze with a best throw of 58.65 metres.
What is the new base year of India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) series released by MoSPI in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 2024=100
MoSPI revised the CPI base year from 2012=100 to 2024=100; the new series was released on 12 February 2026.
How many weighted items are there in the All-India basket of the new CPI (2024=100) series?
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Correct answer: C — 358
The weighted items increased from 299 to 358 – goods from 259 to 308 and services from 40 to 50.
The item basket and weights of the new CPI (2024=100) series are based on which survey?
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Correct answer: A — Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24
MoSPI said the basket and weights are based on the results of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24.
Consider the following statements about the new CPI (2024=100) series: 1. Monthly prices are collected from 1,465 rural and 1,395 urban markets. 2. Online markets have been added to capture e-commerce prices. 3. Its inflation figures can be directly compared with those of the 2012 series. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Prices come from 1,465 rural and 1,395 urban markets plus 12 online markets. MoSPI said a direct comparison with the old series is not feasible because of changes in basket, weights, coverage and methodology.
The BSIP pollen study released in July 2026 that linked a weak monsoon to the shrinking of the Harappan Civilisation was based on a sediment core from which lake?
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Correct answer: B — Deoria Tal
BSIP studied a well-dated sediment core from Deoria Tal in the Garhwal Himalaya.
Consider the following statements about the BSIP Deoria Tal study: 1. It found an abrupt rise in the oak/pine ratio around 4250 cal yr BP, matching the '4.2 ka event'. 2. It suggests Harappan people migrated westward towards the Indus delta. 3. Pollen and spores were used as tools to reconstruct past vegetation and climate. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
The study reports the oak/pine jump near 4250 cal yr BP and uses pollen and spores as proxies. It says people along the Indus and Ghaggar-Hakra migrated to the eastern Ganga plains, not westward.