Jammu and Kashmir State Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
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: A — 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.
The Ujh and Shahpurkandi projects are aimed at optimising India's use of the waters of which river?
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Correct answer: A — Ravi
Jitendra Singh said the revived Ujh and Shahpurkandi projects will optimise India's use of Ravi waters.
Which organisation is implementing the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Kathua, J&K?
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Correct answer: D — WAPCOS Ltd.
WAPCOS Ltd., a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is implementing the project.
'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).