Ladakh State Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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How many places/features in Ladakh were given standard names on the Survey of India map in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 28
The Government identified 28 places/features in the UT of Ladakh by standard names on the official SoI map.
Which of the following is a peak among the 28 Ladakh features named on the Survey of India map in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Zorawar Peak
Zorawar Peak is in the list, along with Kanishka Peak, Atisha Giri, Martand Giri and others.
How many unclimbed peaks above 6,000 m did the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition summit in Ladakh in 23 days?
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Correct answer: A — 20
The team summited 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 m in 23 days.
The climbers of the First Ascent expedition (flagged in on 25 September 2026) were from which institute?
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Correct answer: C — National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports, Dirang
The 20-member team was from NIMAS, Dirang, led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal.
Which high-altitude pass did NCC girl cadets cross during the 'Aparajita' trek completed on 16 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Parang La
The 20 girl cadets crossed the Parang La Pass (5,578 m).
The Parang La Pass connects the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh with which region of Ladakh?
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Correct answer: B — Changthang
Parang La links the Spiti Valley with the Changthang region of Ladakh; the trek ended at Karzok.
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.
Where are the principal seats of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, which the Cabinet on 20 August 2026 allowed to sit as a bench in Ladakh?
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Correct answer: A — Srinagar and Jammu
The common High Court has its principal seats at Srinagar and Jammu; the Cabinet decision enables a bench to sit in Ladakh.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet decision of 20 August 2026 on Ladakh: 1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on X. 2. The Ladakh bench will replace Jammu as a seat of the High Court. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The decision adds a bench sitting in Ladakh; the High Court's seats at Srinagar and Jammu remain.
The Parang La pass, crossed by the NCC's 'Aparajita' trek flagged off on 18 August 2026, connects which two regions?
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Correct answer: B — Spiti Valley (HP) and Changthang (Ladakh)
Parang La (5,578 m) connects the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh with the Changthang region of Ladakh.
How many girl cadets are taking part in 'Aparajita - Parang La 2026', and what distance will they cover?
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Correct answer: D — 28 cadets; about 250 km in 30 days
Twenty-eight girl cadets, led by three women officers, will cover about 250 km in 30 days.
The Himalayan Chandra Telescope, which completed 25 years of operation in 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: B — Hanle, Ladakh
The 2-m HCT stands on Digpa Ratsa Ri at Hanle, Ladakh, at 4,517 m above sea level.
Consider the following statements about the Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT): 1. It is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. 2. It has been operated remotely from Hosakote near Bengaluru through an INSAT-3B satellite link. 3. It is named after C.V. Raman. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
IIA operates the HCT remotely from its Hosakote campus via a dedicated INSAT-3B link since June 2001. It is named after Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, not C.V. Raman.
Volunteers of which platform took part in the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026, with whom the PM interacted on 26 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat)
MY Bharat volunteers shared experiences from border villages; over 5,000 volunteers from 245 districts joined virtually.
During the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 interaction, what share of their travel budget did the PM urge citizens to spend on local products?
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Correct answer: A — At least 5%
The PM urged citizens to spend at least five per cent of their travel budget on purchasing local products.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations on 26 July 2026 at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Dras
Rajnath Singh addressed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras, Ladakh.
Which edition of Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed on 26 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 27th
26 July 2026 marked the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
The 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' mentioned by the PM in Mann Ki Baat on Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 is:
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Correct answer: A — A motorcycle rally from the National War Memorial, Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial, Dras
The Shaurya Vijay Yatra is a motorcycle rally that started on 14 July 2026 from the National War Memorial in Delhi and goes to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras.
Where does the 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' flagged off on 14 July 2026 culminate?
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Correct answer: A — Kargil War Memorial, Dras
The expedition runs from the National War Memorial, New Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.
What is the motto of the 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' motorcycle expedition for Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026?
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Correct answer: C — One Ride, One Nation, One Salute
The motto of the 13-day, 1,900 km expedition is 'One Ride, One Nation, One Salute'.
During his Ladakh visit on 20 June 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan visited a Pashmina Goat Farm at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Upshi
The Vice-President visited the Pashmina Goat Farm at Upshi.
Who accompanied Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh during his visits on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Vinai Kumar Saxena
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, accompanied the Vice-President.
About how many devotees paid obeisance during the 14-day Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathāgata in Ladakh (May 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Over 1.18 lakh
More than 1,18,000 devotees paid obeisance during the 14-day exposition in Leh and Zanskar.
The concluding ceremony of the Holy Relics exposition in Leh on 14 May 2026 coincided with which festival of Ladakh?
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Correct answer: C — Monlam Chenmo
The closing coincided with Monlam Chenmo, Ladakh's annual Great Prayer Festival dedicated to world peace and universal happiness.
Which State and Union Territory signed reform-linked MoUs with the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 6 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mizoram and Ladakh
Mizoram and Ladakh signed the reform-linked MoUs under JJM 2.0 on 6 May 2026.
By which year does the Union Jal Shakti Minister aim to achieve 'Har Ghar Jal' for all rural households, as stated at the JJM 2.0 MoU signing in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 2028
C. R. Patil said the reform-linked MoUs are a pivotal step towards 'Har Ghar Jal' for all rural households by 2028.
The holy relics of Lord Buddha exhibited in Leh from 1 May 2026 are linked to which stupa?
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Correct answer: A — Piprahwa Stupa, Kapilavastu
PM Modi said the relics are linked to the Piprahwa Stupa in Kapilavastu and were excavated in the closing years of the nineteenth century.
Consider the following statements about the Buddha relics exposition in Leh inaugurated on 1 May 2026: 1. The exposition will continue until 14 May 2026. 2. The exposition will also travel to Zanskar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the exposition continues until 14 May and will also travel to Zanskar.
While inaugurating the relics exposition in Leh, Amit Shah named four traditions that shaped Ladakh's spiritual identity. Which of the following was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: D — Theravada
The four traditions named were Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug; Theravada was not among them.
What is the processing capacity of the dairy plant in Kargil whose foundation stone was laid on 1 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 10,000 litres per day
The ₹25-crore Kargil dairy plant will have a capacity of 10,000 litres per day; a separate 50,000-litre plant is planned in Leh.
As stated by the Cooperation Minister in May 2026, India's milk production rose from 146 million tonnes in 2014–15 to about how much?
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Correct answer: A — 248 million tonnes
India's milk production increased by 70%, from 146 million tonnes in 2014–15 to 248 million tonnes.
'Op Netra 1.0', conducted by the Indian Army from 27 to 30 April 2026, was a mega camp for which kind of medical care?
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Correct answer: B — Eye surgery
Op Netra 1.0 was a four-day advanced surgical eye camp at 153 General Hospital, Leh.
Consider the following statements about Op Netra 1.0 in Leh: 1. The camp was held at 153 General Hospital, Leh. 2. The camp screened 950 patients from seven districts of Ladakh. 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 Ministry of Defence release.
The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Tathagata announced in April 2026 is to be held in Ladakh during:
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Correct answer: A — 1–15 May 2026
The exposition is scheduled in Ladakh from 1 to 15 May 2026.
Which organisation is partnering the Ministry of Culture and the UT Administration of Ladakh in organising the 2026 exposition of Buddha's relics?
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Correct answer: D — International Buddhist Confederation
The exposition is organised by the Ministry of Culture with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the International Buddhist Confederation.
Under which law was Sonam Wangchuk detained before the Centre revoked his detention on 14 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — National Security Act
Wangchuk was detained on 26 September 2025 under the National Security Act on an order of the District Magistrate, Leh.
Consider the following about the revocation of Sonam Wangchuk's detention: 1. The detention order had been issued by the District Magistrate, Leh. 2. The detention was revoked by an order of the Supreme Court. 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 Government/MHA revoked the detention by exercising powers under the National Security Act.
Which team did the Indian Army beat 3-2 to retain the men's ice hockey gold at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh?
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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh
Ladakh Administration and Sportstar: the Army beat Chandigarh 3-2 in the final at the NDS Stadium, Leh.
Which State/UT emerged as the overall team champion of the Ladakh phase of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Haryana
Ladakh Administration and Sportstar: Haryana topped the team standings with four golds; hosts Ladakh finished second.
Which edition of the Khelo India Winter Games opened in Leh on 20 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sixth
PIB (Sports): the curtains went up on the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games at NDS Stadium, Leh.
Which event was added to the ice skating programme of the Khelo India Winter Games for the first time in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Figure skating
PIB (Sports): figure skating has been added to the ice skating programme for the first time.
Consider the following statements about the Khelo India Winter Games 2026: 1. This is the third time Ladakh is hosting the Games. 2. The Ladakh leg was declared open by the Union Sports Minister. 3. The snow leg is to be held in Gulmarg. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Sports): Ladakh is hosting KIWG for the third time and the snow leg will be in Gulmarg; the Games were declared open by Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta, while Dr Mansukh Mandaviya sent a message.
How many proposals did the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife consider at its 88th meeting in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 70
PIB (MoEFCC): the Standing Committee considered 70 proposals, including 17 defence-related ones.
The 17 defence-related proposals considered at the 88th NBWL Standing Committee meeting were located mainly in:
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Correct answer: D — Ladakh and Sikkim
PIB (MoEFCC): the 17 defence proposals were primarily located in the UT of Ladakh and the State of Sikkim.
Proposals in and around protected areas are considered by the NBWL Standing Committee under which Act?
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Correct answer: C — Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
PIB (MoEFCC): the proposals were considered in accordance with the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Where was the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council held on 17 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Faridabad
Amit Shah chaired the 32nd NZC meeting in Faridabad, Haryana.
According to Amit Shah at the 32nd NZC meeting, what share of the issues discussed in Zonal Council meetings so far has been resolved?
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Correct answer: C — 81.43%
1,303 of the 1,600 issues discussed — 81.43% — have been resolved.
According to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on International Snow Leopard Day 2025, how many snow leopards did India's first-ever snow leopard census record?
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Correct answer: C — 718
PIB: the first-ever Snow Leopard Census recorded 718 individual snow leopards across the Indian Himalayas, with Ladakh alone hosting 477.
What was the name of the nationwide campaign with which India marked International Snow Leopard Day on 23 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — #23for23
PIB: India observed International Snow Leopard Day with '#23for23', encouraging people to do physical activity for 23 minutes to raise awareness about snow leopard conservation.
According to the PIB backgrounder of October 2025, Ladakh is India's largest producer of which fruit?
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Correct answer: D — Apricot
PIB backgrounder: Ladakh is India's largest apricot producer, with Kargil, Leh and the Nubra Valley as its main production hubs.
In which region of Leh is Ladakh's Pashmina wool produced, sustaining over 10,000 nomadic herders?
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Correct answer: A — Changthang
PIB backgrounder: Pashmina wool is produced in the Changthang region in Leh, sustaining over 10,000 nomadic herders.
Consider the following statements about the GST changes described for Ladakh (October 2025): 1. Hotel tariffs up to ₹7,500 per night now attract 5% GST. 2. GST on Pashmina products was reduced from 18% to 12%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB backgrounder: GST on hotel tariffs up to ₹7,500 per night is 5%; GST on Pashmina was reduced from 12% to 5%, not 18% to 12%.
Police Commemoration Day on 21 October marks the sacrifice of policemen in an ambush by Chinese troops in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1959
PIB: it was on 21 October 1959 that 10 policemen laid down their lives in an ambush by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh.
The ambush commemorated on Police Commemoration Day took place at which location?
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Correct answer: D — Hot Springs, Ladakh
PIB: the 10 policemen were killed in an ambush laid by Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh, in 1959.
Consider the following statements about Police Commemoration Day 2025: 1. Ten policemen were killed in the 1959 ambush that the day commemorates. 2. The National Police Memorial in New Delhi was established 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. PIB: 10 policemen died in the Hot Springs ambush of 21 October 1959; the Raksha Mantri said the government established the National Police Memorial in 2018.
The relics of which two disciples of the Buddha did India announce in October 2025 would be sent to Mongolia next year?
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Correct answer: A — Sariputra and Maudgalyayana
PIB (PM's statement): the holy relics of two great disciples of Lord Buddha, Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, will be sent from India to Mongolia next year.
During the Mongolian President's October 2025 visit, an MoU was signed between Mongolia's Arkhangai Province and which Indian body?
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Correct answer: D — Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council
PIB (PM's statement): the MoU signed between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and Mongolia's Arkhangai Province will boost cultural ties.
Consider the following statements about India–Mongolia relations as described in October 2025: 1. The Mongolian oil refinery project is supported by an Indian line of credit of US$ 1.7 billion and is India's largest development partnership project globally. 2. The India–Mongolia Strategic Partnership was established in 2005, marking 20 years in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the refinery, supported by India's US$ 1.7 billion line of credit, is India's largest development partnership project globally; the 2025 visit marked 10 years of the Strategic Partnership, elevated during Modi's visit ten years ago.