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State Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months

Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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National Highway fee plazas move to digital-only toll payments from 10 April 2026
Q1

From 10 April 2026, user fee at National Highway fee plazas is to be paid only through:

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Correct answer: A — FASTag or UPI

Payments are processed exclusively through FASTag or UPI.

Q2 Advanced

The digital-only toll collection from 10 April 2026 was NOT implemented in which of the following, due to the Model Code of Conduct?

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Correct answer: B — Puducherry

It was not implemented in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and the UT of Puducherry due to the Model Code of Conduct.

NHAI-WII report 'Landscapes Reconnected' finds wildlife using Delhi–Dehradun corridor underpasses
Q3

The NHAI-WII report on wildlife use of animal underpasses on the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, released in April 2026, is titled:

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Correct answer: C — Landscapes Reconnected

The report is titled 'Landscapes Reconnected'.

Q4 Advanced

The NHAI-WII wildlife study on the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor was conducted along which stretch?

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Correct answer: B — Ganeshpur–Asharodi

The study covered an 18 km stretch between Ganeshpur and Asharodi.

MoSPI releases first pilot study in decades on unincorporated construction sector
Q5 Advanced

According to MoSPI's April 2026 pilot study, about how many households undertook own-account construction for their own use during the 365-day reference period?

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Correct answer: B — 98.54 lakh

An estimated 98.54 lakh households undertook own-account construction; 10.27 lakh is the number of unincorporated construction agencies.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements about MoSPI's pilot study on unincorporated construction: 1. About 77% of unincorporated construction agencies engaged at least one hired worker on a fairly regular basis. 2. Nearly 23% of rural households doing own-account construction availed institutional funding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct as per MoSPI.

SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 records over 3.18 crore course completions on iGOT Karmayogi
Q7

SĀDHANA Saptah 2026, which recorded over 3.18 crore course completions, was conducted under which initiative?

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Correct answer: C — Mission Karmayogi

SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 was the National Learning Week under Mission Karmayogi, on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about SĀDHANA Saptah 2026: 1. Frontline workers accounted for nearly 47% of the total course completions. 2. Central Ministries accounted for nearly 80% of total learning engagement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: States and UTs, not Central Ministries, contributed nearly 80% of total learning engagement.

Q9 Advanced

How many employees took at least one AI-related course during SĀDHANA Saptah 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 36.61 lakh

36.61 lakh employees took at least one AI-related course; 46.9 lakh completed at least one course of any kind.

Ran Samwad 2026 on multi-domain operations concludes in Bengaluru
Q10

Ran Samwad 2026, which concluded on 10 April 2026, was centred on which theme?

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Correct answer: A — Multi-Domain Operations

The theme was 'Multi-Domain Operations (MDO): An Imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats'.

Q11 Advanced

Ran Samwad 2026 concluded at which venue?

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Correct answer: D — Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru

The seminar concluded at Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru, with the CDS's closing address.

Vice President releases updated Constitution of India in Sindhi on Sindhi Bhasha Diwas
Q12

The updated Constitution of India in Sindhi, released on 10 April 2026, was brought out in which two scripts?

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Correct answer: B — Devanagari and Persian

It was released in Devanagari script (first edition) and Persian script (second edition).

Q13 Advanced

Which department prepared the updated Constitution of India in Sindhi released in April 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Legislative Department

The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, brought out the updated version.

Q14 Advanced

Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India by which amendment?

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Correct answer: D — 21st Amendment Act, 1967

Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule by the Constitution (Twenty-first Amendment) Act, 1967.

52 new applications approved under Round III of PLI Scheme for Textiles
Q15

How many new applications were approved under Round III of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, as announced on 10 April 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 52

52 new applications were approved under Round III.

Q16 Advanced

Among the 52 applications approved under Round III of the textiles PLI scheme, which segment had the most approvals?

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Correct answer: D — MMF fabrics

MMF fabrics had 19 approvals, technical textiles 18, multiple segments 10 and MMF apparel 5.

Kargil war hero Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, Maha Vir Chakra, passes away
Q17

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), whose passing was mourned in April 2026, was awarded which gallantry award for the 1999 Kargil war?

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Correct answer: B — Maha Vir Chakra

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk was a Maha Vir Chakra awardee of the 1999 Kargil war.

Q18 Advanced

The 1999 Kargil war operation in which Colonel Sonam Wangchuk led his men by personal example is known as:

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Correct answer: C — Operation Vijay

Rajnath Singh recalled his leadership by personal example during Operation Vijay.

Assam, Kerala and Puducherry vote; ECI final reports put turnout at 86.33%, 79.53% and 91.19%
Q19 Advanced

According to ECI's final statistical report, what was Puducherry's state polling percentage in the Assembly election held on 9 April 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 91.19%

ECI's Highlight report for Puducherry 2026 gives a state polling percentage of 91.19% (EVM + postal). 86.33% was Assam's figure, 79.53% Kerala's, and 86.19% Puducherry's earlier record (2011).

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 2026 Assembly elections held on 9 April: 1. Assam's final state polling percentage of 86.33% was higher than its previous highest of 84.67%, recorded in 2016. 2. In Kerala, the polling percentage of male electors was higher than that of female electors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: ECI's final report gives Assam 86.33%, and ECI had noted the previous high of 84.67% (2016). Statement 2 is wrong: in Kerala women polled 81.17% against 74.9% for men (excluding postal ballots).

Q21

How many Assembly constituencies in total went to the polls in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on 9 April 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 296

ECI said 296 ACs in Assam (126), Kerala (140) and Puducherry (30) went to the polls on 9 April 2026.

Q22 Advanced

Which of the following was ensured for the first time in the Assam, Kerala and Puducherry Assembly polls of 9 April 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Live webcasting from 100% of polling stations

ECI said live webcasting was ensured in 100% of polling stations for the first time in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry.

CRPF Valour Day: tributes to personnel who held Sardar Post in 1965
Q23

CRPF Valour Day, observed on 9 April, commemorates the stand of CRPF personnel at which post?

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Correct answer: D — Sardar Post, Rann of Kutch

Amit Shah said that on this day in 1965 CRPF personnel stood like an unbreakable wall at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch.

Q24 Advanced

In which year did the Sardar Post action commemorated on CRPF Valour Day take place?

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Correct answer: B — 1965

The Home Minister's tribute refers to 9 April 1965 at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch.

38 foreign delegates from 22 countries watch Assam, Kerala and Puducherry polls under IEVP 2026
Q25

Under ECI's International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) 2026, how many delegates from how many countries observed the 9 April 2026 polls?

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Correct answer: B — 38 delegates from 22 countries

ECI said 38 delegates from 22 countries witnessed the poll proceedings in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry under IEVP 2026.

Q26 Advanced

IEVP 2026 delegates saw a welcoming robot named 'Nila' at polling arrangements in which State/UT?

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Correct answer: D — Puducherry

ECI said delegates in Puducherry were impressed by vigilance measures and innovations such as the welcoming robot Nila.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements about IEVP 2026: 1. The delegates' two-day visit covered Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. 2. ECI describes the IEVP as its flagship initiative for engagement with Election Management Bodies and international organisations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: the 8–9 April visit covered Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. Statement 2 is correct as per ECI's description of the programme.

8th Poshan Pakhwada launched with focus on brain development in the first six years
Q28

What is the theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life

The WCD Ministry said the theme for Poshan Pakhwada 2026 is 'Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life'.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Poshan Pakhwada 2026: 1. It is being observed from 9 April to 23 April 2026. 2. Poshan Abhiyaan, under which these campaigns are held, was launched in 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the campaign runs from 9 to 23 April 2026, and the ministry dates Poshan Abhiyaan to 2018.

Q30 Advanced

Which edition of Poshan Pakhwada was launched at Vigyan Bhawan on 9 April 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 8th

The ministry launched the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada; the MoS noted 7 Pakhwadas had been held earlier since 2018.

FIU-IND and I4C sign MoU to fight cyber fraud and financial crimes
Q31

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) signed an MoU announced on 9 April 2026 with which body to combat cyber fraud and financial crimes?

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Correct answer: C — Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

The Finance Ministry said FIU-IND and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed the MoU.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) is an attached office of the Ministry of Finance. 2. FIU-IND is the central national agency for receiving, processing, analysing and disseminating information on suspect financial transactions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: I4C is an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Statement 2 is correct as per the Finance Ministry release.

NITI Aayog releases two reports on Ease of Doing Research & Development in India
Q33

Who, as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, released the 'Ease of Doing Research & Development in India' reports on 9 April 2026 along with Dr Jitendra Singh?

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Correct answer: C — Suman Bery

The reports were formally released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery and Dr Jitendra Singh. V. K. Saraswat is a NITI Member, Ajay Kumar Sood the Principal Scientific Adviser and Vivek Kumar Singh a Senior Adviser.

Q34 Advanced

NITI Aayog's Ease of Doing R&D reports (April 2026) drew on insights from roughly how many scientists and researchers?

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Correct answer: D — 850+

NITI Aayog said the exercise involved outreach to 400+ institutional leaders and insights from 850+ scientists and researchers.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NITI Aayog reports released on 9 April 2026: 1. Two reports were released, one of them a survey report on ease of doing R&D in India. 2. The reports were the outcome of an exercise conducted over about nine months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: NITI released 'Ease of Doing Research & Development in India' and the 'Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India', after an exercise of approximately nine months.

PM Modi calls women's reservation in legislative bodies 'the need of the hour'
Q36

Article 330A of the Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats for women in which body?

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Correct answer: C — House of the People

Article 330A is titled 'Reservation of seats for women in the House of the People'. Article 332A covers State Legislative Assemblies.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements about reservation for women in legislatures: 1. As nearly as may be, one-third of the seats to be filled by direct election to the House of the People are to be reserved for women. 2. Under Article 334A, the reservation takes effect immediately on the commencement of the amending Act, without any delimitation exercise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 reflects Article 330A(3). Statement 2 is wrong: Article 334A says the provisions come into effect after a delimitation exercise based on the first census taken after the 106th Amendment Act, 2023.

Q38 Advanced

Article 334A links the start of women's reservation to the first census taken after the commencement of which Constitution Amendment Act?

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Correct answer: A — One Hundred and Sixth Amendment Act, 2023

Article 334A refers to the first census taken after the commencement of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023.

CCEA clears Kalai-II (1,200 MW) and Kamala (1,720 MW) hydro projects in Arunachal Pradesh
Q39

The 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project, approved by the CCEA on 8 April 2026, is on which river?

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Correct answer: C — Lohit

The CCEA approved Kalai-II on the Lohit river in Anjaw district; it is the first hydro project in the Lohit basin.

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the hydro projects approved on 8 April 2026: 1. Kalai-II will be implemented through a joint venture of THDC India Limited and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. 2. Kamala HEP will be implemented through a joint venture of NTPC Limited and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Kamala HEP will be implemented by a joint venture of NHPC Limited (not NTPC) and the state government.

Q41 Advanced

Under the Kalai-II and Kamala projects, what share of power will Arunachal Pradesh receive free, plus how much for the Local Area Development Fund?

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Correct answer: B — 12% free power + 1% for LADF

For both projects the state will receive 12% free power and an additional 1% earmarked for the Local Area Development Fund.

CAQM imposes ₹61.85 crore compensation on six thermal plants for missing biomass co-firing norms
Q42

Under the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023, coal-based thermal plants must use what blend of biomass pellets or briquettes with coal?

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Correct answer: B — 5%

The Rules mandate a 5% blend of biomass pellets or briquettes with coal, with a minimum threshold of 3% prescribed for FY 2024-25.

Q43 Advanced

Which thermal power plant faced the largest Environmental Compensation (about ₹33.02 crore) in CAQM's April 2026 action on biomass co-firing?

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Correct answer: C — Talwandi Sabo Power Limited, Mansa

CAQM listed about ₹33.02 crore on Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (Mansa, Punjab), the highest of the six; Harduaganj had the lowest at about ₹2.74 crore.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following statements about CAQM's action of April 2026: 1. It covers thermal power plants located within 500 km of Delhi. 2. The minimum co-firing threshold prescribed for FY 2024-25 was 5%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong: the six plants are within 300 km of Delhi, and the minimum threshold for FY 2024-25 was 3% (5% is the mandated blend).

Former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai dies at 94
Q45

Mohsina Kidwai, who died on 8 April 2026, entered national politics by winning the 1978 Lok Sabha by-election from which constituency?

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Correct answer: A — Azamgarh

The Hindu and NDTV both report that she entered national politics after winning the 1978 by-election from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh.

Q46 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Mohsina Kidwai: 1. She served as a member of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Assembly, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha at different points in her career. 2. She entered the Rajya Sabha in 2004. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: The Hindu and NDTV note that she served in four legislatures (MLC, MLA, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and entered the Rajya Sabha in 2004.

Q47 Advanced

Which memoir did Mohsina Kidwai publish in 2022?

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Correct answer: D — My Life in Indian Politics

Both reports say she published her memoir 'My Life in Indian Politics' in 2022.

PM Mudra Yojana completes 11 years: 57.79 crore loans worth ₹40.07 lakh crore
Q48

On which date was the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana launched?

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Correct answer: A — 8 April 2015

The Finance Ministry says PMMY was launched by the Prime Minister on 8 April 2015; it completed 11 years on 8 April 2026.

Q49 Advanced

Under PM Mudra Yojana, collateral-free institutional credit is available up to what amount for non-corporate, non-farm income-generating activities?

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Correct answer: C — ₹20 lakh

The Finance Ministry says PMMY offers collateral-free loans of up to ₹20 lakh for non-corporate and non-farm income-generating activities.

Q50 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Mudra Yojana as of April 2026: 1. Two-thirds of the loans have been sanctioned to women entrepreneurs. 2. More than 57.79 crore loans have been sanctioned, with ₹40.07 lakh crore disbursed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct, as stated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on PMMY's 11th anniversary.

India rises to third in the world for renewable energy capacity, overtaking Brazil
Q51

According to IRENA's Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, India moved ahead of which country to rank third in installed renewable energy capacity?

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Correct answer: B — Brazil

Pralhad Joshi said India moved ahead of Brazil; IRENA lists India at 250.52 GW and Brazil at 228.20 GW, behind China and the USA.

Q52 Advanced

What was India's total installed non-fossil fuel capacity as on 31 March 2026, according to MNRE?

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Correct answer: D — 283.46 GW

MNRE put non-fossil capacity at 283.46 GW on 31 March 2026: 274.68 GW renewable (incl. large hydro) plus 8.78 GW nuclear. 250.52 GW is IRENA's renewable figure as of December 2025.

Q53 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. India reached 50% of its cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources in June 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 NDC target. 2. Wind capacity additions of 6.05 GW in 2025-26 were the highest ever in a single year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per MNRE: the 50% milestone came in June 2025, and 6.05 GW of wind in 2025-26 was the highest ever (4.15 GW the year before).

National Quantum Mission demonstrates 1,000-km quantum communication network
Q54

Which startup's indigenous technology was used for the 1,000-km quantum communication network demonstrated under the National Quantum Mission?

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Correct answer: A — QNu Labs

DST said the milestone was achieved using indigenous technology developed by QNu Labs, a startup supported under the mission.

Q55 Advanced

What is the National Quantum Mission's target for quantum communication network length over an eight-year period?

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Correct answer: D — 2,000 km

DST said the 1,000-km demonstration marks progress against the mission's target of 2,000 km over eight years.

Cabinet approves NBS rates for P&K fertilisers for Kharif 2026
Q56 Advanced

What is the approximate tentative budgetary requirement for Nutrient Based Subsidy on P&K fertilisers for Kharif 2026, as approved on 8 April 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹41,533.81 crore

The Cabinet put the Kharif 2026 requirement at about ₹41,533.81 crore, around ₹4,317 crore more than Kharif 2025's ₹37,216.15 crore.

Q57

Since when has subsidy on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers been governed by the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme?

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Correct answer: B — 1 April 2010

The Cabinet release says subsidy on P&K fertilisers has been governed by the NBS scheme with effect from 1 April 2010.

Cabinet approves Jaipur Metro Phase-2: 41-km North–South corridor
Q58

Jaipur Metro Phase-2, approved by the Union Cabinet on 8 April 2026, will be a North–South corridor of what length and how many stations?

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Correct answer: B — 41 km, 36 stations

The Cabinet approved a 41-km North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations. 11.64 km with 11 stations is Phase-1.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Jaipur Metro: 1. Phase-2 will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited, a 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan. 2. The operational Phase-1 runs along a North–South axis from Prahladpura to Todi Mod. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Phase-1 runs East–West from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar; Prahladpura–Todi Mod is the new North–South Phase-2.

Q60 Advanced

By when is Jaipur Metro Phase-2 targeted for completion?

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Correct answer: C — September 2031

The Cabinet release says Phase-2 is targeted for completion by September 2031.

Delhi's unauthorised colonies to be regularised on an 'as-is where-is' basis
Q61

The 'as-is where-is' decision announced on 7 April 2026 enables regularisation of how many of Delhi's 1,731 unauthorised colonies?

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Correct answer: A — 1,511

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said regularisation of 1,511 out of 1,731 unauthorised colonies has been enabled.

Q62 Advanced

In which year was PM-UDAY (Pradhan Mantri – Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana) launched?

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Correct answer: B — 2019

The Housing Ministry said PM-UDAY was launched on 29 October 2019, after the 2019 Regulations were notified that month.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the regularisation of Delhi's unauthorised colonies announced in April 2026: 1. Applications on the SWAGAM portal will be accepted from 24 April 2026. 2. Conveyance deeds are to be issued within 45 days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Housing Ministry release: applications open on 24 April, and the timeline includes conveyance deeds within 45 days.

NITI Aayog report: women now hold ₹76 lakh crore, or 26%, of India's credit
Q64

According to NITI Aayog's 'From Borrowers to Builders' report (April 2026), what credit portfolio do women borrowers in India hold, and what share of system credit is it?

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Correct answer: B — ₹76 lakh crore; 26%

The report says women borrowers hold a ₹76 lakh crore credit portfolio, 26% of total system credit. ₹16 lakh crore was the 2017 figure.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's report released on 7 April 2026: 1. It is the second edition of 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India's Evolving Credit Market'. 2. Credit penetration among women rose from 19% to 36% between December 2017 and December 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per NITI Aayog's release on the report.

Q66 Advanced

Under NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform, the 'From Borrowers to Builders' report was prepared by which organisations?

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Correct answer: D — TransUnion CIBIL and MicroSave Consulting

NITI Aayog said the report, under the aegis of WEP, was prepared by TransUnion CIBIL and MicroSave Consulting (MSC).

Rare earth magnet scheme draws 25+ firms to pre-bid meeting; bids due 28 May
Q67

What is the outlay of the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets?

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Correct answer: B — ₹7,280 crore

The Ministry of Heavy Industries said the scheme has an outlay of ₹7,280 crore.

Q68 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the rare earth permanent magnet scheme: 1. The government will select a maximum of five entities through bidding. 2. Each selected entity can set up facilities of up to 1,200 MTPA, adding up to a maximum of 6,000 MTPA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: MHI said at most five entities will be selected, each with up to 1,200 MTPA, for a total of up to 6,000 MTPA.

Q69 Advanced

The rare earth permanent magnet facilities sought under the ₹7,280 crore scheme are for which type of magnet?

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Correct answer: D — Sintered NdFeB

The RFP is for integrated sintered NdFeB (neodymium–iron–boron) rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facilities.

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attains first criticality
Q70

What is the capacity of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam that attained first criticality on 6 April 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 500 MWe

The Department of Atomic Energy describes the PFBR as a 500 MWe reactor.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PFBR at Kalpakkam: 1. Its technology and design were developed by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR). 2. It was built and commissioned by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the DAE says the PFBR was built and commissioned by BHAVINI (Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd), a DAE PSU.

Q72 Advanced

According to the PIB backgrounder on the PFBR, once it is fully operational India will become only the second country to operate a commercial fast breeder reactor after which country?

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Correct answer: D — Russia

The PIB backgrounder says that once fully operational, India will be only the second country in the world after Russia to operate a commercial fast breeder reactor.

NSO launches first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises
Q73

Which body launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) in April 2026?

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Correct answer: D — National Statistics Office, MoSPI

MoSPI said the National Statistics Office (NSO) launched the first-ever ASISSE.

Q74 Advanced

Which database is used as the sampling frame for the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)?

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Correct answer: B — GSTN database

MoSPI said the survey uses the GSTN database as its sampling frame.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about ASISSE: 1. Its reference period is the financial year 2024-25. 2. It covers unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises, which were earlier covered by the Annual Survey of Industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: ASISSE covers incorporated enterprises (companies and LLPs); unincorporated enterprises are covered by ASUSE, and the ASI covers registered manufacturing.

Railways approves ₹1,364.45 crore for Kavach and signalling upgrades
Q76

What is the total value of the safety, signalling and communication works approved by Indian Railways, as announced on 6 April 2026?

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Correct answer: A — ₹1,364.45 crore

The Ministry of Railways said projects worth ₹1,364.45 crore were approved. ₹2,950 crore and ₹4,871 crore are sub-umbrella and umbrella figures, and ₹27,693 crore is the Kavach umbrella work.

Q77 Advanced

Which version of Kavach equipment is to be installed on 232 Southern Railway locomotives under the works approved in April 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Version 4.0

The ministry said the work covers installation of Kavach Version 4.0 equipment on 232 locomotives.

Q78 Advanced

Electronic interlocking worth ₹578.02 crore is to replace panel interlocking at 49 stations in which railway zone?

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Correct answer: D — South Central Railway

The ministry said electronic interlocking at 49 stations on high-density routes is in South Central Railway.

National Maritime Day observed on 5 April
Q79

On which date is National Maritime Day observed in India?

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Correct answer: B — 5 April

National Maritime Day is observed on 5 April, the date of the SS Loyalty's voyage in 1919.

Q80 Advanced

National Maritime Day commemorates the 1919 voyage of which ship?

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Correct answer: D — SS Loyalty

The Hindu and The Times of India both say the day marks the SS Loyalty's voyage from Mumbai to London on 5 April 1919.

Q81 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the SS Loyalty, whose voyage is commemorated on National Maritime Day: 1. It was owned by the Scindia Steam Navigation Company. 2. Its 1919 voyage was from Kolkata to Singapore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the voyage was from Mumbai to London.