Jammu and Kashmir State Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The first two mineral blocks auctioned in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir (2026) are of which mineral?
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Correct answer: B — Limestone
Both blocks — Koot–Kapran and Wantrag — are limestone blocks.
The Koot–Kapran and Wantrag limestone blocks auctioned in 2026 are in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B — Anantnag
Both blocks are in Anantnag district; Koot–Kapran is in Dooru tehsil.
Senior LeT commander Musa alias Asif Fauji, killed on 30 September 2026, was neutralised in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B — Budgam
Musa was neutralised at Gurwatkalan, Khansahib police station area of Budgam district.
The encounter in which LeT commander Musa was killed (September 2026) was part of which ongoing operation started in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Operation Sheruwali
The MHA said the encounter was part of the long-sustained 'Operation Sheruwali', started in May 2026.
In which year was the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) established?
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Correct answer: A — 1985
CAT was established in 1985 under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.
What fee does the Central Administrative Tribunal charge for filing an Original Application?
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Correct answer: C — ₹50
CAT charges a nominal ₹50 for an Original Application; no fee is charged for miscellaneous or review applications and contempt petitions.
Consider the following about the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT): 1. About 25% of the CAT Jammu Bench's cases have gone in appeal to the Jammu & Kashmir High Court. 2. CAT was set up under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1950. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Only about 8% of Jammu Bench cases went in appeal, and CAT was set up under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.
How many judicial officers did the President appoint as High Court Judges/Additional Judges on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 14
14 judicial officers were appointed to the Delhi, J&K and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts.
Which High Court received the most appointments among the 14 judicial officers appointed on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court received seven (two Judges and five Additional Judges).
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.
How many PMGSY-IV road projects did Jitendra Singh lay the foundation for in the Udhampur constituency on 29 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 110
He laid the foundation of 110 PMGSY-IV Batch-I roads covering 598.455 km.
What is the total cost of the PMGSY-IV roads whose foundation was laid in the Udhampur constituency in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,503 crore
The 110 roads are worth ₹1,503 crore.
How many Medals for Gallantry were awarded to police and fire service personnel on Independence Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 301
A total of 301 Medals for Gallantry were awarded, 272 to police and 29 to fire service personnel, out of 1,057 medals overall.
Consider the following statements about the Independence Day 2026 police and service medals: 1. The largest share of Medals for Gallantry went to personnel from the Jammu & Kashmir region. 2. 664 Medals for Meritorious Service were awarded. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The largest share of gallantry medals, 197 of 301, went to personnel from Left Wing Extremism affected areas; J&K accounted for 51.
'Chongpreng', a three-stringed bamboo musical instrument mentioned in Mann Ki Baat on 26 July 2026, belongs to which State?
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Correct answer: C — Tripura
The PM described Chongpreng as an instrument from Tripura, popular among its tribal communities, whose tune resembles the sarod.
The traditional 'Vagu' mat, whose revival was praised in the 136th Mann Ki Baat, is made from what and belongs to which region?
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Correct answer: A — Reeds and paddy straw – Kashmir
Vagu is Kashmir's traditional mat crafted from reeds and paddy straw; it keeps cool in summer and warm in winter.
According to the PM's Mann Ki Baat of 26 July 2026, Khadi sales have grown how much over the last 12 years?
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Correct answer: B — Six-fold, to nearly ₹8,000 crore
The PM said Khadi sales have increased six-fold over the last 12 years and reached nearly ₹8,000 crore.
'Aksharakanduk', mentioned in the 136th episode of Mann Ki Baat, is:
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Correct answer: D — A school project in Ernakulam, Kerala that teaches Sanskrit letters through football terms
Aksharakanduk is a project of a school Sanskrit club in South Chittoor, Ernakulam, Kerala, where a teacher explains Sanskrit letters by linking them to football terms.
To which country did APEDA flag off the first export of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu & Kashmir on 16 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore
The first export shipment of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Shopian and Pulwama went to Singapore.
The Areko cherries and Scentrose plums exported to Singapore in July 2026 came from which districts of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: A — Shopian and Pulwama
The shipment came from Shopian and Pulwama.
Lakhanpur, among the first towns approved for a PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub in July 2026, is in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Kathua
Lakhanpur is in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Under the PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub guidelines of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, how many hubs are planned and what is the maximum central assistance per hub?
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Correct answer: A — Up to 50 hubs; up to ₹4 crore each
The guidelines provide for up to 50 Street Food Hubs, with assistance of up to ₹4 crore per approved hub (plus ₹25 lakh to ULBs that notify vending zones).
Of the 23 individuals designated as terrorists by the MHA on 4 July 2026, how many are Pakistani nationals?
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Correct answer: C — 17
Of the 23 designated terrorists, 17 are Pakistani nationals and 6 are Indian nationals.
Under which law did the Ministry of Home Affairs designate 23 individuals as terrorists on 4 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Amit Shah said the 23 were declared terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The power to designate an individual (not only an organisation) as a terrorist under UAPA was introduced by the UAPA (Amendment) Act, 2019. Individuals are listed in which Schedule of the Act?
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Correct answer: D — Fourth Schedule
The 2019 amendment added the Fourth Schedule [see sections 35(1) and 36] for names of individuals; terrorist organisations are in the First Schedule.
PM Modi's letter to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on 3 July 2026 linked the pilgrimage with how many resolutions?
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Correct answer: C — Five
The PM said he had written to pilgrims linking the sacred yatra with five resolutions.
According to the Home Minister, which registration system is in place for the Amarnath Yatra 2026?
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Correct answer: A — QR code-based registration
Amit Shah said arrangements include a multi-layer security grid and QR code-based registration.
Which document did Union Home Minister Amit Shah release at the 10th apex-level meeting of NCORD in New Delhi on 26 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)
Amit Shah released the 'Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)' and the 'NCB Annual Report-2025' at the 10th NCORD apex meeting.
At the 10th NCORD apex meeting on 26 June 2026, Narcotics Control Bureau zonal offices were e-inaugurated in:
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Correct answer: C — Jammu and Guwahati
Amit Shah e-inaugurated the NCB zonal offices in Jammu and Guwahati.
Consider the following statements about the 10th NCORD apex meeting (26 June 2026): 1. The 'Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign' targets destruction of narcotics weighing 2,09,500 kg and valued at Rs 6,000 crore. 2. The roadmap for the fight against drugs rests on three pillars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the roadmap rests on four pillars, namely Enforcement, Intelligence and Operations; Precursor and Synthetic Drug Control; Demand Reduction and Rehabilitation; and Capacity Building and Coordination.
The 10th NCORD apex meeting was held on 26 June, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In which year did the United Nations establish this day?
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Correct answer: B — 1987
Every year 26 June is observed as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, established by the United Nations in 1987.
Where was the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's 'Seva Se Samriddhi' regional workshop on Panchayat-led service delivery held on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — SKICC, Srinagar
The workshop was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
The 'Seva Se Samriddhi' workshop of 23 June 2026 was organised in collaboration with the CSC-SPV. Under which ministry does the Common Services Centre Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC-SPV) fall, as stated in the release?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The release describes CSC-SPV as part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Under which programme did the Atal Innovation Mission open applications for 500 new Atal Tinkering Labs in Jammu & Kashmir in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Frontier Region Program
The 500 new ATLs are a key component of AIM's Frontier Region Program.
Which institution is the nodal mentoring institution for the Atal Tinkering Lab ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B — University of Kashmir
The University of Kashmir was designated as the nodal mentoring institution when the ATL Sarthi and Frontier Region Program were launched in September 2025.
In how many cities does the Centre plan to roll out Water Metro services, as stated in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 18
Sonowal said the Centre has advanced plans to roll out Water Metro services in 18 cities.
Which of the following cities is proposed for Phase II (not Phase I) of the Water Metro rollout?
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Correct answer: D — Dibrugarh
Tezpur and Dibrugarh in Assam are proposed for Phase II; Guwahati, Srinagar and Varanasi are in Phase I.
How many limestone blocks were put up for auction in the second tranche launched in Jammu & Kashmir in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 12
A total of 12 limestone blocks across Anantnag, Rajouri and Poonch districts were put up under Tranche II.
The limestone blocks in J&K's second auction tranche (May 2026) are spread across which districts?
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Correct answer: A — Anantnag, Rajouri and Poonch
The 12 blocks are in Anantnag, Rajouri and Poonch districts.
Consider the following statements about the J&K limestone block auction (Tranche II, May 2026): 1. The auction is conducted under the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015. 2. All the blocks are at the G1 (detailed exploration) stage of the UNFC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The blocks are categorised under the G3 and G4 stages of the UNFC, not G1.
How many passengers did the Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat services carry in the first ten days after regularisation (to 11 May 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — 44,727
The four services carried 44,727 passengers up to 11 May; 28,762 was the maiden-week figure.
Consider the following statements: 1. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 272-km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link on 6 June 2025. 2. The augmented Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express flagged off on 30 April 2026 has 20 coaches. 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 in the Railway Ministry release of 12 May 2026.
The Vande Bharat Express extended up to Jammu Tawi on 30 April 2026, directly linking Jammu and Kashmir by passenger train, originally ran between Srinagar and which station?
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Correct answer: B — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
The Srinagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express was extended up to Jammu Tawi.
Consider the following statements about the Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat service launched on 30 April 2026: 1. The train was expanded from 8 to 20 coaches. 2. The Jammu–Srinagar rail link was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 6 June 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Railway Minister said popularity since the PM's inauguration of the rail link on 6 June last year (2025) led to expansion from 8 to 20 coaches.
According to the Railway Minister on 30 April 2026, by how much have inward rail cement supplies reduced cement prices in the Kashmir Valley?
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Correct answer: D — ₹50 per bag
The Railway Minister said inward cement supplies by rail have reduced prices in the Kashmir Valley by ₹50 per bag.
Road projects worth how much were approved for Jammu & Kashmir under PMGSY-IV (Batch-II), with the sanction letter handed over on 28 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,566 crore
Projects worth ₹3,566 crore under PMGSY-IV (Batch-II) were approved for J&K; ₹4,568.23 crore was the DAY-NRLM Mother Sanction for 24 States/UTs.
Consider the following statements about the event at SKICC, Srinagar on 28 April 2026: 1. A DAY-NRLM Mother Sanction was released for 24 States and Union Territories. 2. The PMGSY-IV sanction letter was handed over to the Lieutenant Governor of J&K. 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 sanction letter was handed over to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
The 'Srinagar Khel Sankalp' released in April 2026 relates to which sector?
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Correct answer: B — Sports
The Srinagar Khel Sankalp sets out a unified, athlete-centric vision for India's sports ecosystem.
At which event was the Srinagar Khel Sankalp released on 26 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Three-day Chintan Shivir of State and UT sports ministers
It was released on the final day of the three-day Chintan Shivir of State and UT sports ministers in Srinagar.
The bus that rolled down a hillside in Udhampur district on 20 April 2026, killing 21, was travelling between which places?
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Correct answer: A — Ramnagar and Udhampur
The bus was travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur when it went off the road near Kagort village.
From which fund did the Prime Minister announce ex-gratia for the victims of the Udhampur bus accident of April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Prime Minister's National Relief Fund
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
In which district of Jammu and Kashmir was a ₹100-crore Integrated Aqua Park sanctioned on 14 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Anantnag
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced the ₹100-crore Integrated Aqua Park for Anantnag district.
Which guidelines were released at the first National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries in Srinagar on 14 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Model Guidelines for the Development of Cold-Water Fisheries
The 'Model Guidelines for the Development of Cold-Water Fisheries' were released at SKICC, Srinagar.
Which State received the largest share of the ₹1,912.99 crore NDRF assistance announced on 13 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat
Gujarat got ₹778.67 crore, the largest share; Andhra Pradesh got ₹341.48 crore and Himachal Pradesh ₹288.39 crore.
Which cyclone of 2025 is named in the Home Ministry's 13 March 2026 release on additional central assistance?
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Correct answer: C — Montha
The assistance covers States hit by floods, cloudbursts, landslides and Cyclone 'Montha' during 2025.
The National Disaster Response Fund, from which the 13 March 2026 assistance was approved, is constituted under:
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Correct answer: D — Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005
The NDRF is constituted under Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and supplements a State's SDRF in disasters of a severe nature.
Which team won its first-ever Ranji Trophy title on 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy title, beating Karnataka on first-innings lead.
Who captained Jammu and Kashmir to their first Ranji Trophy title in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Paras Dogra
41-year-old Paras Dogra captained J&K.
Where was the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir played?
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Correct answer: B — KSCA Stadium, Hubballi
The final was played at the KSCA Stadium in Hubballi, Karnataka, from 24 to 28 February 2026.
Which team won the team championship at the 6th Khelo India Winter Games, which closed on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Army
The Army won the team title with nine gold medals among 23; Himachal Pradesh were second.
Where was the second leg and closing ceremony of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Gulmarg
The second leg and the closing ceremony were held at Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir; the first leg was in Ladakh.
Which State finished second in the medal tally of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh finished second with six gold medals and 14 medals in all.
What is the estimated cost of the Srinagar International Airport Civil Enclave project approved on 24 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,677 crore
The CCEA approved the Civil Enclave at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore.
Srinagar International Airport operates within which Indian Air Force airbase?
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Correct answer: A — Budgam
The airport is operated by AAI within the Budgam Airbase of the IAF.
What annual passenger capacity is planned for the new Srinagar airport Civil Enclave?
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Correct answer: C — 10 million
The terminal is designed for 2,900 peak-hour passengers and 10 million passengers per annum.
After the 6th CSMC meeting on 23 February 2026, the total number of houses sanctioned under PMAY-Urban 2.0 rose to over:
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Correct answer: C — 13.61 lakh
With 2,87,618 new houses, total sanctions under PMAY-U 2.0 rose to over 13.61 lakh.
What share of houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0 is allotted to women, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 96%
The Ministry said 96% of houses under PMAY-U 2.0 are allotted to women.
How many CRPF personnel were killed in the Pulwama terror attack of 14 February 2019?
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Correct answer: C — 40
40 CRPF personnel were killed when a suicide bomber attacked their convoy at Lethpora, Pulwama.
At which place in Pulwama district did the CRPF hold its memorial ceremony on the seventh anniversary of the 2019 attack?
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Correct answer: A — Lethpora
The ceremony was held at the Martyrs Memorial of the 185 Battalion, CRPF, at Lethpora — the site of the 2019 attack.
Who was the CRPF Director General who led the tribute at Lethpora on 14 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Gyanendra Pratap Singh
CRPF DG Gyanendra Pratap Singh led the wreath-laying; Rajesh Kumar was ADG, J&K Zone.
Which state's tableau was judged the best among States/UTs at the Republic Day Parade 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Maharashtra
PIB: The top state/UT tableau (judges) was Maharashtra's 'Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta', followed by J&K and Kerala.
Which contingent was adjudged the best marching contingent among the three Services at the Republic Day Parade 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Navy
PIB: Judges chose the Indian Navy as the best marching contingent among the three Services; the Assam Regiment won the Popular Choice poll.
Match the Republic Day Parade 2026 award with the winner: 1. Best CAPF/auxiliary contingent (judges) 2. Best ministry tableau (judges) 3. Best state tableau (Popular Choice) Winners: a. Ministry of Culture b. Delhi Police c. Gujarat
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Correct answer: A — 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
PIB: Delhi Police (best CAPF contingent), Ministry of Culture (best ministry tableau), Gujarat (Popular Choice state tableau).