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Jammu and Kashmir State PSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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CSIR-IIIM Jammu and HAPICO Industries sign MoU to develop biopesticides
Q1

Which CSIR laboratory signed an MoU with HAPICO Industries on 20 March 2025 to develop biopesticides?

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Correct answer: D — CSIR-IIIM, Jammu

CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, signed the MoU with HAPICO Industries.

5th Khelo India Winter Games close in Gulmarg; Army retain title, Mandaviya announces winter sports hub
Q2 Advanced

Which team won the 5th Khelo India Winter Games, which closed in Gulmarg on 12 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Indian Army

The Indian Army retained its title with 18 medals, including 7 gold, one gold more than runners-up Himachal Pradesh.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 5th Khelo India Winter Games (2025): 1. The closing ceremony was held at Gulmarg Golf Club in Jammu and Kashmir. 2. Himachal Pradesh finished runners-up after winning one gold fewer than the Indian Army. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Sports Ministry: the Games closed at Gulmarg Golf Club, and Himachal Pradesh (6 gold) finished second to the Army (7 gold).

Centre declares Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen and Awami Action Committee unlawful associations for five years
Q4

Under which law were the Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen and the Awami Action Committee declared unlawful associations on 11 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

The MHA declared both under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Q5 Advanced

For what period were the JKIM and the AAC declared unlawful associations in March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 5 years

Both were declared unlawful associations for a period of five years.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal under the UAPA, 1967: 1. It consists of one person, who must be a Judge of a High Court. 2. A ban notification under Section 3 remains in force for five years only if the Tribunal confirms the declaration. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Section 5 provides a one-member Tribunal, who must be a High Court judge; Section 6 says a Section 3 notification, if confirmed by the Tribunal under Section 4, remains in force for five years.

Centre notifies Calcutta HC judge Joymalya Bagchi's appointment to the Supreme Court; in line to be CJI in 2031
Q7

Justice Joymalya Bagchi, whose appointment as a Supreme Court judge was notified on 10 March 2025, was a judge of which High Court?

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Correct answer: D — Calcutta High Court

Justice Bagchi was a judge of the Calcutta High Court, where he was appointed on 27 June 2011.

Q8 Advanced

Under which provision of the Constitution did the President appoint Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Supreme Court judge?

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Correct answer: D — Article 124(2)

The 10 March 2025 notification cites clause (2) of Article 124, under which the President appoints Supreme Court judges.

Q9 Advanced

Who was the last Chief Justice of India from the Calcutta High Court before Justice Joymalya Bagchi's elevation, as noted by the Collegium in March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Justice Altamas Kabir

The Collegium noted that no CJI had come from the Calcutta High Court since Justice Altamas Kabir retired on 18 July 2013.

Q10 Advanced

With Justice Joymalya Bagchi's appointment, the Supreme Court's working strength became 33 against a sanctioned strength of:

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Correct answer: C — 34

The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court is 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Justice Joymalya Bagchi's elevation in March 2025: 1. He was first in the combined all-India seniority of High Court judges. 2. By seniority, he is in line to serve as Chief Justice of India from May 2031 until 2 October 2031. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: the Collegium said he stood 11th in the combined all-India seniority, and cited regional representation. Statement 2 is correct.

Shipping Ministry's Chintan Shivir in Srinagar sets goal of 150 projects by September 2025
Q12

Where was the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' Chintan Shivir 2025, which ended on 8 March 2025, held?

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Correct answer: D — Srinagar

The two-day Chintan Shivir was held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Q13 Advanced

Within what time were all major ports asked to tender for at least one Green Tug, at the Shipping Ministry's Chintan Shivir of March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 3 months

All major ports are to tender for at least one Green Tug within the next three months.

Q14 Advanced

At the Shipping Ministry's Chintan Shivir of March 2025, how much was IWAI to invest in three National Waterways in Jammu and Kashmir?

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Correct answer: A — ₹100 crore

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will invest ₹100 crore in three National Waterways in Jammu and Kashmir.

IWAI signs MoU with Jammu and Kashmir to boost river cruise tourism on three national waterways
Q15

How many floating jetties will IWAI provide in Jammu and Kashmir under the river cruise MoU of March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Ten

IWAI will provide ten floating jetties: two on the Chenab, seven on the Jhelum and one on the Ravi.

Q16 Advanced

Which national waterway number has been declared on the Jhelum river in Jammu and Kashmir?

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Correct answer: A — NW-49

The Jhelum is NW-49. The Chenab is NW-26 and the Ravi is NW-84.

Q17 Advanced

Under the IWAI–J&K MoU of March 2025, the single floating jetty on the Ravi (NW-84) will be at:

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Correct answer: B — Sohar

One jetty will be at Sohar on the Ravi; the two on the Chenab are at Akhnoor and Reasi.

Jitendra Singh flags off CSIR e-Tractor roadshow from Jammu to Kanyakumari
Q18 Advanced

The E-Tiller inaugurated by Dr Jitendra Singh in Jammu on 6 March 2025 was developed by which CSIR laboratory?

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Correct answer: B — CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur

The E-Tiller was developed by CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur; it was inaugurated at the CSIR-IIIM Chatha farm.

Mines Ministry to launch first tranche of Exploration Licence auctions; Assam, J&K and Kerala to join mineral auction regime
Q19 Advanced

According to Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on 27 February 2025, which States/UTs would soon join the mineral auction regime, taking it to 17 States?

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Correct answer: A — Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala

The Minister said Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala would soon join the mineral auction regime, expanding India's mineral auction map to 17 States.

Q20

According to the Ministry of Mines (27 February 2025), what is India's rank among the world's aluminium producers?

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Correct answer: A — 2nd

The Ministry said India is the 2nd largest aluminium producer in the world, among the top 10 in refined copper and the 4th largest iron ore producer.

NHRC names winners of its tenth short film competition on human rights; 'Doodh Ganga' from J&K wins first prize
Q21 Advanced

Which film won the first prize in the NHRC's tenth annual short film competition on human rights, announced on 27 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Doodh Ganga - Valley's Dying Lifeline

'Doodh Ganga - Valley's Dying Lifeline' by Abdul Rashid Bhat of Jammu & Kashmir, on pollution of the Doodh Ganga river, won the ₹2 lakh first prize.

DPIIT and JKEDI sign MoU to strengthen startup ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir
Q22 Advanced

DPIIT signed an MoU on 28 January 2025 with which institute to strengthen the startup ecosystem of Jammu & Kashmir?

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Correct answer: A — Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute

PIB 2097035: DPIIT and the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) signed the MoU at JKEDI's Baribrahamna campus.

Q23 Advanced

When was the JK Startup Policy, credited with over 250 new DPIIT startup registrations in J&K, launched?

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Correct answer: D — March 2024

PIB 2097035: the JK Startup Policy was launched in March 2024 and led to over 250 new registrations, taking the total to 988.

5th Khelo India Winter Games 2025 open at NDS Stadium, Leh
Q24

Where did the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 open on 23 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — NDS Stadium, Leh

PIB 2095520: the Games commenced at the NDS Stadium in Leh, Ladakh.

Q25 Advanced

When was Jammu and Kashmir scheduled to host the snow games of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 22–25 February 2025

PIB 2095520: Ladakh hosts the first phase till 27 January; J&K hosts the snow games from 22 to 25 February.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following about the Khelo India Winter Games 2025: 1. It is the 5th edition of the Games. 2. Ladakh hosts the first phase till 27 January 2025. 3. Ladakh has a State Centre of Excellence in Leh for athletics, archery and boxing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB 2095575 calls it the 5th Khelo India Winter Games; PIB 2095520 gives the Ladakh phase till 27 January and the Leh State Centre of Excellence for athletics, archery and boxing.

PM Modi distributes over 65 lakh SVAMITVA property cards; total reaches 2.25 crore
Q27

How many property cards did PM Narendra Modi distribute under the SVAMITVA scheme on 18 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Over 65 lakh

PIB (Ministry of Panchayati Raj): over 65 lakh property cards were distributed on 18 January 2025, taking the total to 2.25 crore.

Q28

The SVAMITVA scheme is implemented by which Union Ministry?

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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Panchayati Raj

PIB: SVAMITVA is a scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, whose Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh attended the 18 January 2025 ceremony.

Q29 Advanced

With the 18 January 2025 distribution, the total number of property cards issued under SVAMITVA reached:

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Correct answer: B — 2.25 crore

PIB: the distribution took the total number of property cards under SVAMITVA to 2.25 crore.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the SVAMITVA property card distribution on 18 January 2025: 1. It covered more than 50,000 villages across 237 districts. 2. The Union Territories covered were Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. 3. Tamil Nadu and Kerala were among the 10 states covered. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB: the ceremony covered 50,000+ villages in 237 districts, in 10 states and the UTs of J&K and Ladakh. The 10 states were Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, not Tamil Nadu or Kerala.

Amit Shah orders Inter-Ministerial Team to probe deaths in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Q31

In January 2025, the Union Home Minister ordered an Inter-Ministerial Team to ascertain the causes of deaths in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?

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Correct answer: D — Rajouri

PIB (MHA): the team was to visit the affected village in Jammu's Rajouri district to ascertain the causes of deaths in 3 incidents.

Q32 Advanced

Experts from which of the following Ministries were NOT listed as part of the Inter-Ministerial Team on the Rajouri deaths?

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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Earth Sciences

PIB (MHA): the team comprised experts from the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Agriculture, Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Water Resources. Earth Sciences was not listed.

9th Armed Forces Veterans' Day: Rajnath Singh joins 1,000 ex-servicemen in Akhnoor
Q33

Which edition of Armed Forces Veterans' Day was observed on 14 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 9th

PIB (MoD): the ninth Armed Forces Veterans' Day was celebrated on 14 January 2025.

Q34 Advanced

Where did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh celebrate Armed Forces Veterans' Day 2025 with about 1,000 ex-servicemen?

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Correct answer: A — Akhnoor, Jammu

PIB: Rajnath Singh addressed around 1,000 ex-servicemen at Tanda Artillery Brigade, Akhnoor in Jammu.

Q35 Advanced

As noted by Rajnath Singh on Veterans' Day 2025, the year 2025 marks the diamond jubilee of which war?

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Correct answer: D — 1965 Indo-Pak war

PIB: Raksha Mantri said 2025 is the diamond jubilee year of the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

PM inaugurates Sonamarg (Z-Morh) Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir
Q36

The Sonamarg Tunnel, inaugurated by PM Modi on 13 January 2025, was earlier known as:

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Correct answer: B — Z-Morh tunnel

The Hindu and Indian Express: the tunnel was earlier called the Z-Morh tunnel; Zojila is a separate tunnel due by 2028.

Q37 Advanced

In which district of Jammu and Kashmir is the Sonamarg Tunnel located?

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Correct answer: C — Ganderbal

The Hindu and Indian Express both place the tunnel in Ganderbal district.

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Sonamarg Tunnel project: 1. It was built at a cost of over ₹2,700 crore. 2. Its main tunnel is 6.4 km long. 3. It is situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (PMO): all three statements are correct.

Jitendra Singh announces Regional Meteorological Centre for Jammu
Q39 Advanced

On 10 January 2025, Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of a Regional Meteorological Centre in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Jammu

PIB (MoES): Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of a Regional Meteorological Centre in Jammu.

Q40 Advanced

Which organisation has recognised the Srinagar Meteorology Centre as a 'Centennial Centre'?

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Correct answer: B — World Meteorological Organization

PIB (MoES): the Srinagar Meteorology Centre is recognised as a Centennial Centre by the World Meteorological Organization.

Q41 Advanced

The Regional Meteorological Centre for Jammu was announced at an event marking which IMD milestone?

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Correct answer: C — 150th anniversary

PIB (MoES): the announcement was made at an event commemorating the 150th anniversary of IMD.

PM Modi inaugurates Jammu Railway Division and Charlapalli terminal, lays stone of Rayagada division building
Q42

What is the total route length of the new Jammu Railway Division inaugurated by the PM on 6 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 742.1 km

PIB (PMO): the Jammu Railway Division covers 742.1 km, including the Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla section.

Q43 Advanced

The Charlapalli New Terminal Station inaugurated on 6 January 2025 is in which district of Telangana?

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Correct answer: B — Medchal-Malkajgiri

PIB (PMO): the Charlapalli New Terminal Station is in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, developed at about ₹413 crore.

Q44 Advanced

The Rayagada Railway Division Building, whose foundation stone was laid on 6 January 2025, belongs to which railway zone?

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Correct answer: C — East Coast Railway

PIB (PMO): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Rayagada Railway Division Building of East Coast Railway.

Q45 Advanced

Which of the following sections are part of the new Jammu Railway Division, as per the PIB release of 6 January 2025? 1. Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla 2. Batala–Pathankot 3. Pathankot–Joginder Nagar Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (PMO): the division comprises Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla, Bhogpur Sirwal–Pathankot, Batala–Pathankot and Pathankot–Joginder Nagar sections.

BRO renovates 1956-built twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel in J&K; to open to public in December 2024
Q46 Advanced

The Jawahar Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir, renovated by BRO in 2024, passes through which mountain range?

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Correct answer: D — Pir Panjal

PIB (Defence): the Jawahar Tunnel has historically served as a vital passage through the Pir Panjal range connecting the Kashmir valley and Leh with the rest of India.

Q47

In which year was the twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir originally built?

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Correct answer: B — 1956

PIB (Defence): BRO renovated the 1956-built 2.5 km-long twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel.

At CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave in J&K, Jitendra Singh says bio-economy has grown to $130 billion
Q48 Advanced

At the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave in November 2024, Dr Jitendra Singh said India's bio-economy is on track to reach what size by 2030?

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Correct answer: A — $300 billion

PIB (S&T): the bio-economy grew from $10 billion in 2014 to $130 billion and is on track to reach $300 billion by 2030.

Q49

As per Dr Jitendra Singh at the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave (November 2024), India's startup ecosystem ranks where globally?

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Correct answer: D — Third

PIB (S&T): he said India's startup ecosystem is now the third-largest globally, with over 1.6 lakh ventures.

Abdul Rahim Rather elected first Speaker of J&K UT Legislative Assembly
Q50

Who was elected the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on 4 November 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Abdul Rahim Rather

J&K DIPR (4 Nov 2024): NC leader Abdul Rahim Rather was unanimously elected first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the UT of J&K.

Q51 Advanced

Abdul Rahim Rather, elected Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly in November 2024, is a seven-time MLA from which constituency?

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Correct answer: B — Charar-e-Sharief

J&K DIPR: Rather is a seven-time MLA from Charar-e-Sharief.

Q52 Advanced

Who was the pro-tem Speaker who conducted the session in which the J&K Assembly Speaker was elected on 4 November 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Mubarak Gul

J&K DIPR: pro-tem Speaker Mubarak Gul conducted the session; Javed Ahmad Dar moved and Arjun Singh Raju seconded the motion.

Jitendra Singh inaugurates Mata Saraswati Auditorium at Gandhi Memorial Camp College, Jammu
Q53

In which city is the Gandhi Memorial Camp College, where Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 'Mata Saraswati Auditorium' on 31 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Jammu

PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the Minister inaugurated the auditorium at Gandhi Memorial Camp College at Jammu.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following about Dr Jitendra Singh's remarks at Jammu on 31 October 2024: 1. He said the government had decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country. 2. He said one such exhibition would be held in Srinagar soon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the government has decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country; one will be held in Srinagar soon.

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visits Jammu and forward IAF bases on the eve of Diwali
Q55

Which Chief of the Air Staff visited Jammu and forward IAF bases on the eve of Diwali 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: on the eve of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited Jammu and some forward locations.

UMI 2024: Bhubaneswar wins best public transport; Gurugram to host UMI 2025
Q56

Which city won 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at Urban Mobility India 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar

PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Bhubaneswar wins the 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at the 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024.

Q57 Advanced

Which city won 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System' at UMI 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Srinagar

PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Srinagar wins 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System'.

Q58 Advanced

Which city was announced as the venue of the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition (2025)?

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Correct answer: D — Gurugram

PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Manohar Lal announced Gurugram, Haryana, as the venue of the 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2025.

Q59

Where was the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2024 held?

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Correct answer: B — Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar

PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: the three-day 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024 was held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

ICMR-INDIAB data: diabetes prevalence of 18.9% in Jammu region
Q60 Advanced

According to the ICMR-INDIAB data released on 20 October 2024, what is the overall burden of diabetes in the Jammu region?

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Correct answer: B — 18.9%

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the overall burden in Jammu region is 18.9%, with 26.5% in urban and 14.5% in rural areas.

Q61 Advanced

What was the diabetes prevalence in urban areas of the Jammu region as per the ICMR-INDIAB data (20 October 2024)?

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Correct answer: D — 26.5%

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: 26.5% in urban areas and 14.5% in rural areas.

Q62 Advanced

The Jammu-region data of the ICMR-INDIAB study released on 20 October 2024 covered how many districts?

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Correct answer: A — 10

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the overall burden of the disease in Jammu region covering its 10 districts is 18.9%.

Omar Abdullah sworn in as first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Q63

Where did Omar Abdullah take oath as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on 16 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar

The Hindu and The Indian Express, 16 Oct 2024: Omar Abdullah took oath at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.

Q64 Advanced

Omar Abdullah, sworn in on 16 October 2024, holds which distinction?

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Correct answer: D — First Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu and The Indian Express: Omar Abdullah became the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Q65 Advanced

Who administered the oath of office to Omar Abdullah as Chief Minister on 16 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

The Indian Express, 16 Oct 2024: Abdullah and his ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Jammu and Kashmir swearing-in of 16 October 2024: 1. Surinder Kumar Choudhary was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister. 2. It is Omar Abdullah's second term as Chief Minister, his first having begun in 2009. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both correct. The Hindu and The Indian Express: Surinder Kumar Choudhary was sworn in as Deputy CM. The Hindu: it is the second term of Omar Abdullah as Chief Minister after 2009.

President's Rule in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir revoked ahead of new government
Q67 Advanced

The Presidential Order of 13 October 2024 revoking President's Rule in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir was issued under which section of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019?

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Correct answer: B — Section 73

Gazette S.O. 4484(E), 13 Oct 2024: the Order was issued in exercise of powers conferred by section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019; section 54 concerns the CM's appointment.

Q68 Advanced

The 13 October 2024 Order revoked the earlier Order in relation to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir dated:

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Correct answer: D — 31 October 2019

Gazette S.O. 4484(E): the Order dated the 31st October, 2019 in relation to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall stand revoked.

Q69 Advanced

The revocation Order of 13 October 2024 for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir was issued under the Reorganisation Act read with which Articles of the Constitution?

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Correct answer: A — Articles 239 and 239A

Gazette S.O. 4484(E): section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 read with articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution of India.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Gazette notification S.O. 4484(E) of 13 October 2024: 1. It was issued by the Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. The revocation takes effect immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister under Section 54 of the Reorganisation Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both correct per the Gazette: notification of MHA (Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs); the Order stands revoked immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister under section 54.

Jitendra Singh hosts J&K students on Bharat Darshan tour in Delhi; cites Purple Revolution
Q71

The 'Purple Revolution' mentioned by Dr Jitendra Singh to J&K students on 13 October 2024 is linked to the cultivation of:

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Correct answer: B — Lavender

PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Purple Revolution benefits J&K youth who grow lavender and distil perfume and oil from it.

Rajnath Singh dedicates 75 BRO projects worth ₹2,236 crore across 11 States/UTs
Q72

What was the total cost of the 75 BRO projects dedicated to the nation on 12 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — ₹2,236 crore

PIB (12 Oct 2024): Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated 75 BRO projects at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore.

Q73 Advanced

From where did Rajnath Singh virtually dedicate the 75 BRO projects on 12 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Trishakti Corps HQ, Sukna, West Bengal

PIB (12 Oct 2024): Raksha Mantri inaugurated the projects from the Headquarters, Trishakti Corps in Sukna, West Bengal.

Q74 Advanced

The Kupup-Sherathang Road, a highlight of the BRO projects inaugurated on 12 October 2024, is in which state?

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Correct answer: D — Sikkim

PIB (12 Oct 2024): one of the main highlights was the Kupup-Sherathang Road in Sikkim, linking Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg and the Zuluk axis.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 75 BRO projects dedicated on 12 October 2024: 1. They comprise 22 roads, 51 bridges and two other projects. 2. Ladakh has the largest number of these projects. 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. PIB (12 Oct 2024): 22 roads, 51 bridges and two others; 19 are in Jammu and Kashmir, 18 in Arunachal Pradesh and 11 in Ladakh.

81st Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates five road and aviation projects
Q76 Advanced

The Vrindavan Bypass evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting under PM GatiShakti on 10 October 2024 will connect NH-44 to which expressway?

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Correct answer: A — Yamuna Expressway

PIB (11 Oct 2024): a 16.75 km greenfield Vrindavan Bypass in Uttar Pradesh will connect NH-44 to the Yamuna Expressway.

Q77 Advanced

The new integrated terminal building evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting (10 October 2024) is for which airport?

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Correct answer: B — Srinagar Airport

PIB (11 Oct 2024): a brownfield project for a new integrated terminal building of 71,500 sq m at Srinagar Airport in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir.

Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election results 2024: National Conference 42, BJP 29, Congress 6
Q78

How many seats did the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference win in the 2024 J&K Assembly election, as per ECI?

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Correct answer: C — 42

ECI party-wise results (Jammu & Kashmir, October 2024): Jammu & Kashmir National Conference won 42 seats.

Q79 Advanced

How many seats did the BJP win in the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election, as per ECI?

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Correct answer: A — 29

ECI party-wise results (Jammu & Kashmir, October 2024): Bharatiya Janata Party won 29 seats.

Q80 Advanced

How many seats did the Indian National Congress win in the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election, as per ECI?

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Correct answer: D — 6

ECI party-wise results (Jammu & Kashmir, October 2024): Indian National Congress won 6 seats.

Q81 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election results (ECI): 1. The JKPDP won 5 seats. 2. Independent candidates won 7 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. ECI party-wise results (Jammu & Kashmir): JKPDP won 3 seats and Independents won 7.