Jammu and Kashmir State PSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr Karan Singh was felicitated on 6 October 2024 for completing how many years in public life?
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Correct answer: C — 75
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President addressed the felicitation ceremony of Dr Karan Singh on completion of 75 years in public life.
According to the Vice-President's address of 6 October 2024, on which date did Dr Karan Singh arrive in Srinagar as Regent?
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Correct answer: D — 20 June 1949
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President recalled the scene on June 20, 1949, when Dr Karan Singh arrived in Srinagar from Delhi as the Regent, welcomed by Sheikh Abdullah and his Cabinet.