MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How many applications were received in Round 1 of the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?
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Correct answer: A — Seven
The Ministry of Coal said Round 1 closed with seven applications.
What national coal gasification capacity target does India have for 2030?
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Correct answer: D — 100 million tonnes
The national objective is 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030, including 75 million tonnes under the new scheme.
Consider the following statements: 1. Adani Enterprises submitted three projects with urea as the end product in Round 1. 2. The ₹37,500 crore scheme replaced an earlier ₹8,500 crore scheme whose projects were cancelled. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The new scheme builds on the ₹8,500 crore scheme of January 2024, under which eight projects are still being implemented.
The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), which has prevented suspected cyber fraud of over ₹5,000 crore, was developed by which body?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Telecommunications
The FRI was developed by the Department of Telecommunications under its Digital Intelligence Platform.
Under the FRI, mobile numbers are classified into which risk categories?
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Correct answer: C — Medium, High, Very High
The FRI classifies mobile numbers as Medium, High or Very High risk.
Consider the following statements about the FRI: 1. It was launched on 22 May 2025. 2. It draws on citizen reports from the Sanchar Saathi platform. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the FRI was launched on 22 May 2025 and uses inputs including Sanchar Saathi citizen reports.
As per the kharif sowing report as on 4 September 2026, which crop groups registered higher coverage than the corresponding period of last year?
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Correct answer: C — Pulses and jute & mesta
Pulses (117.13 vs 115.30 lakh ha) and jute & mesta (6.34 vs 6.24 lakh ha) were ahead; rice and oilseeds were lower.
The National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse planned for September 2026 marks which anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
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Correct answer: D — 6th
The Social Justice Ministry said the pledge marks the 6th anniversary of the NMBA and targets 10 crore+ citizens.
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed on which date?
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Correct answer: B — 7 September
The day is observed every year on 7 September; the UN General Assembly designated it in 2019.
What is 'PRANA' in the context of India's air quality management?
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Correct answer: A — A portal for monitoring implementation of the National Clean Air Programme
PRANA, the Portal for Regulation of Air-Pollution in Non-Attainment cities, tracks the physical and financial progress of NCAP city action plans. SAMEER is the AQI app.
Consider the following statements about the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): 1. It was launched in 2019 and covers 130 cities. 2. Cities receive NCAP funds as performance-linked grants based on air quality. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: NCAP was launched in 2019 in 130 cities, and ₹16,423.55 crore was given as air-quality performance-linked grants from 2019-20 to 2025-26.
Which city will host the main celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nagpur
The main Ayurveda Day 2026 celebration will be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
What is the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
The theme announced on 7 September 2026 is 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
The Open API facility for Certificates of Origin launched on 7 September 2026 is available on which platform?
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Correct answer: A — Trade Connect e-Platform
DGFT introduced the Open API for CoO issuance and verification through the Trade Connect e-Platform.
Consider the following statements about DGFT's Open API facility: 1. It covers only preferential Certificates of Origin issued under FTAs. 2. It lets exporters send application data from their own ERP or accounting software. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The facility covers both preferential and non-preferential Certificates of Origin.
Scientists from which Indian institute led a study showing that a well-timed flip operation can delay 'entanglement sudden death' in quantum systems?
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Correct answer: B — Raman Research Institute
The study was by scientists of the Raman Research Institute (an autonomous DST institute) with the University of Calgary and Louisiana State University.
On 6 September 2026, PM Modi addressed the inauguration of a BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Paris
The PM addressed, by video conference, the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris.
Consider the following statements about the PM's address at the Paris temple inauguration: 1. The PM attended the inauguration in person in Paris. 2. The PM called the temple a new milestone in India–France cultural relations. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The PM addressed the gathering through video conference.
The IAF's Sarang Helicopter Display Team flies which helicopter?
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Correct answer: A — ALH Dhruv
Sarang flies the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv.
Consider the following statements about the Sarang team's visit to Egypt in September 2026: 1. Sarang is the world's only five-helicopter display team. 2. The El Alamein International Airshow 2026 was the event's first edition. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 2026 airshow was the 2nd edition of the El Alamein International Airshow.
Which new manoeuvre was the Sarang team set to present at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Spot Stall Turn
Besides its famous 'Dolphin Leap', the team was to present a new manoeuvre called the Spot Stall Turn.
INS Sudarshini, which concluded a port call at Barcelona on 6 September 2026, is on which expedition?
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Correct answer: B — Lokayan 26
INS Sudarshini's Barcelona call was part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition.
The National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements crossed which mark in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹200 crore
The NBA said cumulative ABS disbursements have exceeded ₹200 crore.
The ₹8.23 crore ABS tranche sanctioned by the NBA in September 2026 arose from the use of which crop group?
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Correct answer: D — Bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion
The proceeds came from seed companies' access to bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion.
Since the biological resources could not be traced to specific farmers or communities, on what basis did the NBA distribute the September 2026 ABS proceeds among States and UTs?
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Correct answer: C — Area under cultivation of the crops in each State/UT
As recommended by an Expert Committee, the share was distributed according to area under cultivation published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's September 2026 ABS tranche: 1. It was sanctioned to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 5 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. 2. Maharashtra is the largest cumulative recipient across the four crops. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Madhya Pradesh is the largest recipient, followed by Maharashtra.
How much coal did Coal India Limited supply during April–August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 322.90 MT
CIL supplied 322.90 MT, 6.70% more than the 302.60 MT of the same period last year.
As per the Coal Ministry's 5 September 2026 update, how much coal stock did Coal India hold at its pitheads?
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Correct answer: D — 76 MT
CIL holds a 76 MT pithead stock cushion, along with 46 MT of ready-to-mine coal exposure.
Who was re-elected Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) at its 14th Congress in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh
India's Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh, a 1988-batch IPoS officer, was re-elected for a second consecutive term.
Where is the Asian-Pacific Postal Union headquartered, and how many member countries does it have?
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Correct answer: B — Bangkok; 32
The APPU is headquartered in Bangkok and comprises 32 member countries.
What is the period of Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh's second term as APPU Secretary-General?
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Correct answer: D — January 2027 – December 2030
The second four-year term will commence in January 2027 and continue until December 2030.
Consider the following statements about the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU): 1. The APPU functions as a Regional Union of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the UN specialised agency for the postal sector. 2. At the 14th APPU Congress, the Secretary-General was re-elected after defeating a rival candidate in a vote. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh was declared elected unopposed by acclamation.
Which Belgian Prime Minister attended the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA in Mumbai on 4 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bart De Wever
Belgian PM Bart De Wever attended the dialogue with Piyush Goyal and CM Devendra Fadnavis.
According to Piyush Goyal, the India–EU FTA brings together a market of how many people and what share of global GDP?
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Correct answer: D — 2 billion; one-quarter
The FTA brings together 2 billion people, a quarter of global GDP, a third of world trade and a USD 24 trillion market.
India–EU bilateral trade, which has doubled in the last decade, stands at nearly how much as per the Commerce Ministry (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — USD 140 billion
Piyush Goyal said India–EU trade has doubled in the last decade to nearly USD 140 billion; USD 24 trillion is the combined market size.
Consider the following statements from the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA: 1. All 27 EU countries are on board and want the agreement brought into force at the earliest. 2. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges was highlighted as a gateway for Indian exports into Europe. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Commerce Ministry release.
Where was the International Space Summit of 9–10 September 2026, discussed by Jitendra Singh and Philippe Baptiste, scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: D — Paris
The International Space Summit was scheduled for 9–10 September 2026 in Paris.
The Bengaluru Space Expo, in which France's participation was discussed in September 2026, was scheduled for which dates?
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Correct answer: B — 7–9 September 2026
The Bengaluru Space Expo was scheduled for 7–9 September 2026; the Paris summit was on 9–10 September.
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.
EOS-05, launched by ISRO in September 2026, is India's first imaging satellite from which orbit?
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Correct answer: A — Geosynchronous orbit
The PM described EOS-05 as India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
Which launch vehicle carried ISRO's EOS-05 satellite?
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Correct answer: C — GSLV-F17
EOS-05 was launched on GSLV-F17.
Consider the following statements about the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission: 1. GSLV-F17 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. 2. GSLV-F17 placed EOS-05 directly into its final geostationary orbit, without a transfer orbit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: GSLV-F17 placed EOS-05 into a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit (sub-GTO), and ISRO then raised the orbit through manoeuvres.
What was SAIL's crude steel production in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1.68 MT
Crude steel production grew 8% to 1.68 MT from 1.55 MT; 1.78 MT is hot metal.
By what percentage did SAIL's total sales volume grow year-on-year in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 13%
Total sales rose 13% to 1.871 MT; cash collections grew 23%.
While congratulating Giorgia Meloni in September 2026, PM Modi referred to which level of India–Italy ties?
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Correct answer: C — Special Strategic Partnership
PM Modi said Meloni's friendship has been instrumental in strengthening the India–Italy Special Strategic Partnership.
The 'RAKSHA' document released by Rajnath Singh on 3 September 2026 deals with which subject?
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Correct answer: D — Defence diplomacy
RAKSHA is a document on defence diplomacy outlining India's roadmap for global defence partnerships.
The 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document outlines India's roadmap for what time horizon?
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Correct answer: A — Next 10 years
The framework sets out India's strategic roadmap for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.
Which of the following is NOT listed among the key pillars of the 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document?
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Correct answer: A — Nuclear doctrine revision
The pillars are strategic partnerships, capacity building, indigenous exports and maritime security; no nuclear doctrine pillar is mentioned.
Under the maritime security pillar of 'RAKSHA', India's role in the Indian Ocean Region is described as what?
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Correct answer: B — Net Security Provider and First Responder
The document aims at strengthening India's role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the IOR.
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.
The new daily train flagged off on 3 September 2026 runs between Mumbai CSMT and which station in the Konkan region?
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Correct answer: D — Sawantwadi Road
The new service runs between CSMT, Mumbai and Sawantwadi Road, covering about 510 km.
How many special trains did Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw say were being run for Ganesh Utsav in 2026, before any increase?
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Correct answer: B — 350
He said 350 special trains are being operated, with arrangements to increase the number to 370 if required.
What was India's crude steel production in April–August 2026, as reported by the Steel Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — 70.3 Mt
Crude steel production was 70.3 Mt, up 1.8% from 69.0 Mt; 68.1 Mt is finished steel production.
Consider the following statements about India's finished steel trade in April–August 2026: 1. Finished steel exports grew faster than imports in percentage terms. 2. India was a net exporter of finished steel by quantity during the period. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: exports rose 34.1% against imports' 29.5%. Statement 2 is wrong: India remained a net importer by quantity (≈3.49 Mt imports vs ≈2.99 Mt exports).
Which project won first prize in the 'Plantation in Land Parcels' category of NHAI's Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Jamtha Clover Leaf Oxygen Bird Park, NH-44 (Nagpur)
The Jamtha Clover Leaf Oxygen Bird Park on NH-44 under RO Nagpur won first prize in the land parcels category.
To what level did Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrade India's long-term issuer ratings on 2 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — A-
JCR upgraded India by one notch from 'BBB+' to 'A-' with a stable outlook.
Along with the rating upgrade, to what level did JCR raise India's country ceiling in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — A
JCR raised India's country ceiling by one notch to 'A'.
According to JCR, the Central Government's fiscal deficit declined to what level in FY26?
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Correct answer: D — 4.4% of GDP
JCR noted the fiscal deficit declined from 4.7% in FY25 to 4.4% in FY26.
Consider the following statements about JCR's September 2026 rating action on India: 1. India's ratings were upgraded by two notches. 2. The outlook on the ratings is Stable. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the upgrade was by one notch (BBB+ to A-). Statement 2 is correct.
Where was the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting held on 1–2 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The meeting was held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, hosted by the US Department of Commerce and the White House OSTP.
Who led the Indian delegation at the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Jitin Prasada
MoS for Electronics & IT and Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada led India's delegation.
The 'Carolina Principles', agreed at the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting in 2026, relate to what?
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Correct answer: A — Emerging technologies
Ministers reached consensus on the Carolina Principles for Emerging Technologies, covering foundational research, commercialisation and trusted technology adoption.
Consider the following statements about the G20 Innovation Ministerial Statement of September 2026: 1. It sets out shared agreement across six pillars, including intellectual property policies for AI. 2. The meeting was hosted by the US Department of Commerce and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per MeitY's release.
Which of the following is NOT a category of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards?
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Correct answer: A — Space Adventure
The four categories are Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure and Lifetime Achievement.
What award money does each recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024 receive?
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Correct answer: C — ₹15 lakh
Each awardee receives a statuette, a certificate and ₹15 lakh.
Who received the Lifetime Achievement award in the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Shiv Prasad Chamoli
Shiv Prasad Chamoli received the Lifetime Achievement award; Baljeet Kaur and Skalzang Rigzin won Land Adventure and Rimo Saha won Water Adventure.
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.