State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which organisation developed the indigenous Cell Broadcast System launched on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
CBS was developed by C-DOT under the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with NDMA and MHA.
The Cell Broadcast System launched in May 2026 is integrated with which CAP-based alert platform?
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Correct answer: C — SACHET
CBS is integrated with the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)-based SACHET platform for standardised dissemination of alerts.
Consider the following statements about the Cell Broadcast System (CBS) launched in May 2026: 1. Alerts can be geo-targeted down to the level of individual cell towers. 2. Users cannot disable CBS alerts on their phones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: CBS can target individual cell towers or clusters, and its alerts cannot be disabled by users.
Which award for disaster management was presented at the launch of the Cell Broadcast System on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia presented the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar to individuals and organisations at the launch.
Who was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Prasoon Joshi
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting appointed Prasoon Joshi as Chairman of Prasar Bharati.
Consider the following statements about Prasar Bharati: 1. It was established under the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990. 2. It became operational in the same year the Act was passed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous broadcaster set up under the 1990 Act, but it became operational only in 1997.
Before being appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati in May 2026, Prasoon Joshi had headed which body since August 2017?
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Correct answer: D — Central Board of Film Certification
Prasoon Joshi had served as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai, since August 2017.
Which state launched the 'ShaktiShree' mobile app for the safety of girl students in higher education institutions on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the ShaktiShree app in Bhubaneswar.
Consider the following statements about Odisha's ShaktiShree initiative: 1. It is a programme of the state's Higher Education Department for girl students across 16 state universities and 730 government and aided institutions. 2. The ShaktiShree app connects users with institutional Internal Complaints Committees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: ShaktiShree is the Higher Education Department's empowerment and self-defence programme covering 16 state universities and 730 institutions, and the app links users to Internal Complaints Committees.
How many Police Observers did the Election Commission deploy around counting centres for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election?
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Correct answer: C — 77
ECI deployed 77 Police Observers along with 165 Additional Counting Observers.
Consider the following statements about the observers deployed by ECI in West Bengal in May 2026: 1. They were appointed under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. 2. Police Observers may enter the counting hall on counting day to supervise counting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The appointments were made under Article 324 and Section 20B of the RP Act, 1951; Police Observers shall not enter the counting hall under any circumstance.
According to the IMD extended-range forecast cited on 2 May 2026, which weeks of May 2026 were expected to be relatively hotter, with heatwave conditions?
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Correct answer: D — 8–14 May and 22–28 May
Relatively higher temperatures were expected in the second (8–14 May) and fourth (22–28 May) weeks; the first and third weeks were expected to be normal to below normal.
Consider the following statements based on the IMD outlook for May 2026 cited by the government: 1. ENSO-neutral conditions were prevailing. 2. Above-normal maximum temperatures were expected over the entire country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed, and a large part of the country was expected to see normal to below-normal temperatures.
Who among the following were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — R. Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog; the PM congratulated them on 2 May 2026.
NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning Commission, was constituted through which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — A Cabinet resolution dated 1 January 2015
NITI Aayog was constituted by a Cabinet resolution dated 1 January 2015; like the Planning Commission (set up by a Cabinet resolution in 1950), it is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body.
Consider the following statements about the composition of NITI Aayog as per its 2015 Cabinet resolution: 1. It can have a maximum of four part-time Members, on a rotational basis. 2. It can have a maximum of four ex officio Members from the Union Council of Ministers, nominated by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct: the resolution provides for up to 2 (not 4) rotational part-time Members and up to 4 ex officio Members from the Union Council of Ministers nominated by the PM.
IMNEX and IMCOR, mentioned during the Indian Navy chief's May 2026 visit, refer to India's naval engagements with which country?
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Correct answer: A — Myanmar
IMNEX is the India–Myanmar Naval Exercise and IMCOR the Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol.
Who is the Chief of the Naval Staff who visited Myanmar from 2 to 5 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, made a four-day official visit to Myanmar from 2 to 5 May 2026.
Which asana did more than 6,000 participants perform together at the Yoga Mahotsav in Hyderabad, entering the Asia Book of Records?
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Correct answer: A — Bhujangasana
Over 6,000 participants performed Bhujangasana in unison at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad.
Where will the Yoga Mahotsav marking the 25-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 be held?
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Correct answer: D — Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that the 25-day countdown Yoga Mahotsav will be held at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
The Kolkata Metro power-system upgrade sanctioned in May 2026 will allow trains on the North–South Corridor to run at what headway?
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Correct answer: B — 2.5 minutes
The ₹671.72-crore upgrade will enable a 2.5-minute headway, up from the 5-minute frequency the 1980s system was designed for.
Bridge No. 520, sanctioned for reconstruction in May 2026, spans which river and lies in which railway division?
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Correct answer: C — Damodar; Adra Division
Bridge No. 520 is the Damodar Bridge between Madhukunda and Damodar in Adra Division of South Eastern Railway.
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.
House-to-house Houselisting Operations under Census 2027 began on 1 May 2026 in six States/UTs. Which of the following was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan
HLO began in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; in Rajasthan only the self-enumeration window opened on 1 May.
About how many households had used the Census 2027 self-enumeration facility by 1 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 82 lakh
The Home Ministry said nearly 82 lakh households had availed the self-enumeration facility so far.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027: 1. The self-enumeration facility being used in Census 2027 was also offered in the previous Census. 2. Data collected is governed by the Census Act, 1951, and may be shared for individual verification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Self-enumeration has been introduced for the first time in a Census; data is collected under the Census Act, 1948, and remains strictly confidential, used only for statistical purposes and development planning.
India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system was launched in May 2026 at which toll plaza?
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Correct answer: A — Chorayasi Toll Plaza, NH-48, Gujarat
MLFF was launched at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.
Which combination of technologies does the MLFF tolling system launched in Gujarat in May 2026 use?
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Correct answer: B — Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag
MLFF uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) along with FASTag-based electronic toll collection.
Under the MLFF system, a user issued an Electronic Notice for non-payment must pay the normal fee within what period to avoid being charged twice the normal rate?
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Correct answer: C — 72 hours
The normal user fee must be paid within 72 hours of the E-Notice; after that, twice the normal rate is charged.
The six assistive-product standards published by BIS in May 2026 are part of the National List of Essential Assistive Products (NLEAP), an initiative of which body?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Council of Medical Research
NLEAP is an initiative brought out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Which of the following is NOT among the six assistive products for which BIS published standards in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Hearing aids
The six standards cover elbow crutches, walking sticks, multi-legged walking sticks, portable ramps, tactile guide maps and Braille on signage; hearing aids were not among them.
How many new roads were sanctioned for Odisha in the first phase of PMGSY-IV, launched at Rayagada on 1 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 827
Odisha was sanctioned 827 new roads spanning 1,701.84 km at a cost of ₹1,698.04 crore under the first phase of PMGSY-IV.
In which district of Odisha was PMGSY-IV launched for the state on 1 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rayagada
The launch ceremony was held at Barijhola in Rayagada district.
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.
Who assumed charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on 1 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Anugraha Narayana Das
Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch IDAS officer, became CGDA; his predecessor Vishvajit Sahay became Secretary (Defence Finance).
Consider the following statements about the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), headed by the CGDA: 1. The Military Accounts Department was renamed the Defence Accounts Department on 15 August 1947. 2. The DAD has always functioned under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence since Independence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The renaming took place on 1 October 1951, when the head was designated CGDA; for over three decades after Independence DAD was under the Ministry of Finance, and came under the Ministry of Defence only from August 1983.
Vishvajit Sahay, who became Secretary (Defence Finance) on 1 May 2026, belongs to which service?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Defence Accounts Service
Vishvajit Sahay is a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) and was serving as CGDA before the appointment.
Who was appointed Festival Director of the 57th International Film Festival of India in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ashutosh Gowariker
The I&B Ministry appointed filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker as Festival Director of IFFI 57.
Consider the following statements about the International Film Festival of India (IFFI): 1. IFFI was established in 1952. 2. The 57th edition of IFFI is to be held in Goa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: IFFI was born in 1952, and its 57th edition is to be held in Goa.
Maharashtra and Gujarat, which celebrate their statehood day on 1 May, were formed in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1960
Both states were formed on 1 May 1960 under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960.
Under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, which of the following is correct?
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Correct answer: A — A new State of Gujarat was formed, and the residuary State of Bombay came to be known as Maharashtra.
Section 3 of the Act formed the new State of Gujarat from specified territories of Bombay State, and the residuary State of Bombay became the State of Maharashtra, with effect from 1 May 1960.
The headquarters of the Indian Army's Army Training Command (ARTRAC), visited by the President on 1 May 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: A — Shimla
President Droupadi Murmu visited Headquarters ARTRAC at Shimla.
Through how many premier training establishments does ARTRAC impart training to the Indian Army, as stated during the President's visit in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 32
ARTRAC vitalises professionalism in the Indian Army through its 32 premier training establishments.
Under which operation did the NCB seize about 349 kg of cocaine worth nearly ₹1,745 crore in the Mumbai region in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Operation WHITE STRIKE
The seizure was made by the Narcotics Control Bureau under Operation WHITE STRIKE.
The coordinated strikes in NCB's Operation WHITE STRIKE (2026) were carried out in which corridor?
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Correct answer: A — Kalamboli–Bhiwandi corridor
The strikes were launched in the Kalamboli–Bhiwandi corridor in the Navi Mumbai–Thane region.
The 'Padma Doree' textile initiative launched in May 2026 blends Eri silk of Northeast India with which weaving tradition?
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Correct answer: B — Chanderi of Madhya Pradesh
Padma Doree blends Eri (Ahimsa) silk of Northeast India with the Chanderi weaving heritage of Madhya Pradesh.
'Padma Doree' was unveiled in May 2026 by NEHHDC. NEHHDC is a CPSE under which Ministry?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) is a CPSE under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER).
The Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) inaugurated at Andhra University on 1 May 2026 was established by which institute?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
C-ART was established by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
The C-ART observatory at Visakhapatnam was described as a milestone under which Ministry of Earth Sciences initiative?
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Correct answer: A — Mission Mausam
The inauguration marked a milestone under the Mission Mausam initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Which state hosted the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India's Health Future, inaugurated on 30 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Haryana
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda thanked the Government of Haryana for hosting the summit, inaugurated in the presence of CM Nayab Singh Saini.
The '4Ds' approach of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), broadened under RBSK 2.0, refers to which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — Defects at Birth, Diseases, Deficiencies and Developmental Delays
The 4Ds are Defects at Birth, Diseases, Deficiencies and Developmental Delays; RBSK 2.0 adds NCDs, mental health and behavioural concerns.
Consider the following statements about guidelines released at the 10th National Summit on health best practices: 1. RBSK 2.0 covers children from birth to 18 years and introduces digital health cards. 2. The guidance on diabetes mellitus in children provides free lifelong insulin therapy at public health facilities. 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 Health Ministry's releases on RBSK 2.0 and the childhood diabetes guidance document.
On which date was the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) launched by NPCI?
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Correct answer: A — 11 April 2016
UPI was launched on 11 April 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India under RBI's regulatory oversight.
As per the Finance Ministry's 10-year note, what was UPI's approximate transaction value in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹314 lakh crore
Transaction value rose from ₹0.07 lakh crore in FY 2016–17 to approximately ₹314 lakh crore in FY 2025–26.
Consider the following statements about UPI as of its 10th anniversary in April 2026: 1. Over 700 banks are onboarded on UPI. 2. UPI captures nearly 49% of global real-time payments. 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 Finance Ministry's release of 30 April 2026.
Mahendragiri, delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 April 2026, belongs to which class of warships?
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Correct answer: B — Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigate
Mahendragiri is the sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates.
Project 17A frigates are configured with which type of propulsion plant?
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Correct answer: C — Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG)
P17A ships use CODOG propulsion — a diesel engine and a gas turbine driving a Controllable Pitch Propeller on each shaft.
Consider the following statements about Project 17A: 1. Project 17A ships are designed by the Warship Design Bureau and succeed the P17 (Shivalik-class) frigates. 2. Mahendragiri is the fourth P17A ship built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata. 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: Mahendragiri is the fourth P17A ship built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
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.
What is the total outlay of the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling under the National Critical Mineral Mission?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,500 crore
The scheme has a total outlay of ₹1,500 crore under the National Critical Mineral Mission and was notified on 2 October 2025.
Which institution is the Project Management Agency (PMA) that evaluated proposals under the Critical Mineral Recycling incentive scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre
Proposals were evaluated by the PMA, the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC).
Consider the following statements about the Critical Mineral Recycling incentive scheme: 1. The scheme covers recovery of critical minerals from lithium-ion batteries, e-waste and industrial scrap. 2. All 58 eligible companies were cleared in a single Executive Committee meeting on 29 April 2026. 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: 20 entities were cleared on 30 March 2026 and 38 on 29 April 2026.
How many new 8-digit tariff lines were added to the RoDTEP schedules by Notification No. 15/2026–27?
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Correct answer: C — 142
The revision covers 194 tariff lines: 142 new 8-digit lines added, 50 deleted and descriptions of 2 modified.
Under the RoDTEP scheme, Appendix 4RE covers exports by which units?
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Correct answer: A — Advance Authorisation, EOU and SEZ units
Appendix 4R is for DTA exports, while Appendix 4RE is for exports by Advance Authorisation (AA), Export Oriented Unit (EOU) and SEZ units.
According to the 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee, what was India–Tanzania bilateral trade in 2025–26?
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Correct answer: D — USD 9.02 billion
Bilateral trade reached USD 9.02 billion in 2025–26, rising from USD 8.64 billion in 2024–25.
Consider the following statements about the 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee: 1. The meeting was held in Dar es Salaam on 29–30 April 2026. 2. The previous (4th) session was held in New Delhi in August 2017. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the 5th JTC was held in Dar es Salaam on 29–30 April 2026 and reviewed progress since the 4th session in New Delhi in August 2017.
Under the ECI's three-tier security mechanism for counting centres introduced on 30 April 2026, at which point is QR code scanning mandatory for entry?
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Correct answer: B — At the third, innermost cordon near the counting hall
Photo ID cards issued by the RO are checked manually at the first and second tiers; entry at the third and innermost cordon near the counting hall is permitted only after QR code verification.
On which ECI platform was the QR code-based Photo Identity Card module for counting centres introduced in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ECINET
The Election Commission introduced the QR code-based Photo Identity Card module on ECINET.