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State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months

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Election seizures cross ₹650 crore in five poll-bound states and UT
Q1

What was the total value of seizures in the five poll-bound states and UT from 26 February to 5 April 2026, as reported by the ECI?

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Correct answer: D — ₹651.51 crore

The ECI table shows a total of ₹651.51 crore; ₹319 crore is West Bengal's share.

Q2 Advanced

Within how much time are the ECI's flying squads expected to attend to complaints during the 2026 Assembly elections?

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Correct answer: B — 100 minutes

The ECI said over 5,173 flying squads were deployed to ensure complaints are attended to within 100 minutes.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about election seizures reported by the ECI on 5 April 2026: 1. West Bengal accounted for the largest value of seizures among the five states and UT. 2. The Electronic Seizure Management System (ESMS) was activated on 26 February 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: West Bengal led with ₹319 crore, and the data runs from ESMS activation on 26 February 2026.

West Asia situation: government steps up LPG safeguards, over 7 lakh return to India
Q4

What share of LPG deliveries were Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based as per the government update of 5 April 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 90%

The update said DAC-based deliveries rose from 53% in February 2026 to 90%.

Q5 Advanced

To what was the LPG cylinder booking interval in urban areas raised, as part of the measures noted on 5 April 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 25 days

The update said the interval was raised from 21 to 25 days in urban areas and up to 45 days in rural areas.

Q6 Advanced

According to the 5 April 2026 update, how many passengers had returned to India from the West Asia region since 28 February?

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Correct answer: A — Over 7,02,000

The update said over 7,02,000 passengers had returned to India since 28 February.

Major ports handle a record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in 2025-26
Q7

How much cargo did India's Major Ports handle in 2025-26, as reported by the Ports Ministry on 5 April 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 915.17 million tonnes

The ministry said Major Ports handled 915.17 MT, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT.

Q8 Advanced

Which Major Port was the top performer by cargo volume in 2025-26?

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Correct answer: C — Deendayal Port Authority

Deendayal Port Authority handled 160.11 MT, ahead of Paradip (156.45 MT) and JNPA (102.01 MT).

Q9 Advanced

Which Major Port recorded the highest growth rate in cargo handling in 2025-26?

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Correct answer: B — Mormugao Port Authority

Mormugao Port Authority grew 15.91%, followed by Kolkata Dock System (14.28%) and JNPA (10.74%).

Indian Railways posts record 1,670 MT freight loading in 2025-26
Q10

What record freight loading did Indian Railways achieve in 2025-26?

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Correct answer: C — 1,670 million tonnes

The Railway Ministry said freight loading reached a historic high of 1,670 million tonnes.

Q11 Advanced

How many locomotives did Indian Railways produce in 2025-26?

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Correct answer: A — 1,674

The ministry said 1,674 locomotives were produced; 6,677 is the number of LHB coaches.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Indian Railways' performance in 2025-26: 1. The Kavach system has been commissioned over more than 3,100 route km. 2. 35 stations were redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme during the year. 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: 119 stations were redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme; 35 is the number of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals commissioned.