RPSC RAS Current Affairs Quiz — All time

MoSPI's PAIMANA platform for monitoring Central Sector infrastructure projects replaced which earlier system?

MoSPI currently monitors infrastructure performance across how many key sectors and sub-indicators?

What is the total central assistance under the Urban Challenge Fund, whose Operational Guidelines were launched on 15 April 2026?

Consider the following statements about the Urban Challenge Fund: 1. Central assistance is limited to 25% of project cost. 2. At least 50% of project funding is to be mobilised through municipal bonds, bank loans and public-private partnerships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How much of the Urban Challenge Fund outlay is earmarked for the Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS)?

Consider the following statements about Census 2027: 1. Data collected under the Census Act, 1948 remains confidential and is used only for statistical purposes and development planning. 2. The Self-Enumeration window before field operations lasts 30 days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under which law is data collected in Census 2027 kept confidential?

Houselisting field operations of Census 2027 began on 16 April 2026 in a set of States/UTs. Which of the following was NOT among them?

Which two new priority areas did India introduce at the first BRICS Health Working Group meeting of 2026?

India's theme for its BRICS Chairship in 2026 is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and ______'. Fill in the blank.

Under the DoT–SEBI MoU of April 2026, DoT will automatically share the 'MNRL' with SEBI. What does MNRL stand for?

Consider the following statements about the DoT–SEBI MoU signed on 15 April 2026: 1. DoT will share its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) with SEBI to help identify mobile numbers linked to suspicious patterns. 2. The data exchange will run through DoT's Digital Intelligence Platform, which connects more than 1,400 stakeholders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index for March 2026 (provisional)?

Arrange the following major groups of the WPI (base 2011-12) in descending order of their weight: 1. Primary Articles 2. Fuel and Power 3. Manufactured Products Select the correct answer:

According to the Ministry of Commerce, India's total exports (merchandise and services) in FY 2025-26 were estimated at about:

Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 15 April 2026: 1. Merchandise exports in FY 2025-26 grew faster than total exports. 2. Services figures for March 2026 are estimates, because the latest RBI services data is for February 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the PLFS monthly bulletin for March 2026, the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above (CWS) was:

Consider the following statements about the PLFS monthly bulletin for March 2026: 1. The March 2026 bulletin was the first in the monthly PLFS series. 2. Female LFPR in urban areas was higher than in rural areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

NHAI said many FASTag–number plate mismatches involve FASTags issued before FASTag issuance was integrated with which database?

Consider the following statements about NHAI's April 2026 FASTag directive: 1. FASTag issuer banks must blacklist FASTags found linked to incorrect or invalid vehicle registration numbers. 2. Under Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling, e-Notices to non-compliant vehicles will depend on accurate vehicle identification data. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was observed on 14 April 2026?

The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, which organised the Ambedkar Jayanti event at Prerna Sthal, functions under which ministry?

Consider the following statements: 1. Prerna Sthal, where the 135th Ambedkar Jayanti tributes were paid, is in the Parliament House premises in New Delhi. 2. The Chairman of the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation is the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

During their phone call on 14 April 2026, PM Modi and US President Trump committed to strengthening which India–US partnership?

Consider the following statements about the Modi–Trump phone conversation of 14 April 2026: 1. The call was made by President Trump to Prime Minister Modi. 2. The leaders stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Malacca open and secure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under the National Highways Fee (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026, up to what level of excess load is no overload fee charged?

Under the revised rules effective 15 April 2026, a vehicle carrying more than 40% excess load on a National Highway is charged:

Consider the following statements about the overload fee rules for National Highways notified in April 2026: 1. Overload fees are to be collected only through FASTag. 2. Where a fee plaza has no weighment facility, the overload fee is charged on the vehicle's declared Gross Vehicle Weight. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to Dr. M.L. Jat at the NAAS session of April 2026, India's annual fertilizer consumption is nearly:

Consider the following statements about Dr. M.L. Jat, as described in the April 2026 PIB release: 1. He is Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General of ICAR. 2. He is President of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India Pharma 2026, which concluded on 14 April 2026, was which edition of the event?

India Pharma 2026 was organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with:

In the valedictory address of India Pharma 2026, which three enablers were identified as critical for the next phase of the sector's growth?

According to IMD's first-stage forecast of April 2026, the 2026 southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over India is expected to be what percentage of the Long Period Average?

The Long Period Average of India's southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall used by IMD in 2026 is:

Consider the following statements from IMD's April 2026 monsoon forecast: 1. The Monsoon Mission Climate Forecast System suggests El Niño conditions may develop during the southwest monsoon season. 2. Indian Ocean Dipole conditions are currently neutral, and positive IOD conditions are likely to develop towards the end of the season. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the total corpus of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 notified on 13 April 2026?

Consider the following statements about Startup India FoF 2.0: 1. It builds on the Fund of Funds for Startups launched in 2016 under the Startup India Action Plan. 2. SIDBI will operationalise the scheme as the Implementation Agency from the date of notification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The commitments under Startup India FoF 2.0 to eligible Alternative Investment Funds are spread across which Finance Commission cycles?

The e-SafeHER programme launched on 13 April 2026 aims to reach how many women in rural India?

Consider the following statements about e-SafeHER: 1. It is anchored under MeitY's Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) programme. 2. It is being delivered jointly by C-DAC Bengaluru and Reliance Foundation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the All India CPI (Combined) inflation rate for March 2026 (provisional), on base year 2024?

The CPI data released by MoSPI on 13 April 2026 for March 2026 uses which base year?

Which item recorded the highest year-on-year inflation at the All India combined level in March 2026 (CPI base 2024)?

Under its MoU with the Labour Ministry, Porter aims to generate how many logistics and driving opportunities by 2030?

According to the Labour Minister in April 2026, roughly how many establishments are registered on the National Career Service portal?

ANRF's AI-based platform 'SARAL AI' will produce simplified research content in how many Indian languages?

In the context of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, what does 'MAHA' stand for?

What was India's medal haul at the Bangkok 2026 World Archery Para Series?

Which country finished second on the medal table at the Bangkok 2026 World Archery Para Series?

How many railway projects were sanctioned by Indian Railways in FY 2025–26, as per the Ministry of Railways?

The Rowghat–Jagdalpur railway line, highlighted as a tribal-area connectivity project among FY 2025–26 sanctions, is in which State?

Consider the following statements about railway project sanctions: 1. In FY 2024–25, 64 projects worth ₹72,869 crore were sanctioned. 2. Among States, Bihar received the highest number of projects sanctioned in FY 2025–26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which department issued the D.O. letter of 9 January 2026 asking States to align their crop bonus policies to promote pulses, oilseeds and millets?

Consider the following statements about the Department of Expenditure's January 2026 letter to States: 1. It was a binding directive requiring States to withdraw bonuses on wheat and paddy. 2. It asked States to align their bonus policies to promote pulses, oilseeds and millets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Exercise DUSTLIK, whose 7th edition began in April 2026, is a joint military exercise between India and:

The Indian Army personnel at Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 are mainly from a battalion of which regiment?

Consider the following statements about Exercise DUSTLIK: 1. It is a yearly exercise conducted alternately in India and Uzbekistan. 2. Its previous edition was held at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), in April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Péter Magyar, who won Hungary's parliamentary election on 12 April 2026, leads which party?

How many seats does Hungary's parliament have, as per the reported 2026 election results?

Consider the following statements about the 2026 Hungarian election: 1. The final count reduced the Tisza Party's tally below the preliminary figure. 2. In his congratulatory message, PM Narendra Modi referred to the India-EU Strategic Partnership. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

NECTAR, which co-organised the April 2026 conference on transforming tribal lives through science and technology, stands for:

At the April 2026 tribal conference, the Vice President cited which guiding principle of Viksit Bharat @ 2047?

The Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign, whose 69th edition was held on 12 April 2026, began in:

Through the Fit India App, citizens participating in cycling can earn:

The nationwide Nari Shakti Youth Parliament held on 12 April 2026 was organised through which platform?

The Nari Shakti Youth Parliament of 12 April 2026 was held simultaneously across how many zones?

The 200th birth anniversary commemoration that began on 11 April 2026 honours which social reformer?

Where were floral tributes to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule offered for the first time within Parliament premises on 11 April 2026?

Consider the following statements about the Phule 200th birth anniversary commemoration: 1. It is guided by a High-Level Committee chaired by the Prime Minister. 2. It was approved by a National Implementation Committee chaired by the Union Home Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which organisation is the nodal agency for the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule 200th birth anniversary commemorative initiative?

According to the Fisheries Minister at the Seafood Exporters Meet 2026, India's seafood exports this year are approximately:

Consider the following statements about India's seafood exports as stated at the Seafood Exporters Meet 2026: 1. Growth was driven largely by strong performance in non-US markets. 2. The net increase over last year was about ₹6,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?