Jammu and Kashmir State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The first two mineral blocks auctioned in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir (2026) are of which mineral?
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Correct answer: B — Limestone
Both blocks — Koot–Kapran and Wantrag — are limestone blocks.
The Koot–Kapran and Wantrag limestone blocks auctioned in 2026 are in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B — Anantnag
Both blocks are in Anantnag district; Koot–Kapran is in Dooru tehsil.
Senior LeT commander Musa alias Asif Fauji, killed on 30 September 2026, was neutralised in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B — Budgam
Musa was neutralised at Gurwatkalan, Khansahib police station area of Budgam district.
The encounter in which LeT commander Musa was killed (September 2026) was part of which ongoing operation started in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Operation Sheruwali
The MHA said the encounter was part of the long-sustained 'Operation Sheruwali', started in May 2026.
In which year was the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) established?
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Correct answer: A — 1985
CAT was established in 1985 under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.
What fee does the Central Administrative Tribunal charge for filing an Original Application?
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Correct answer: C — ₹50
CAT charges a nominal ₹50 for an Original Application; no fee is charged for miscellaneous or review applications and contempt petitions.
Consider the following about the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT): 1. About 25% of the CAT Jammu Bench's cases have gone in appeal to the Jammu & Kashmir High Court. 2. CAT was set up under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1950. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Only about 8% of Jammu Bench cases went in appeal, and CAT was set up under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.
How many judicial officers did the President appoint as High Court Judges/Additional Judges on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 14
14 judicial officers were appointed to the Delhi, J&K and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts.
Which High Court received the most appointments among the 14 judicial officers appointed on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court received seven (two Judges and five Additional Judges).
Which of the following was NOT among the Himalayan States/UTs whose GLOF and avalanche preparedness was reviewed by the Union Home Secretary on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Meghalaya
The States/UT were Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
In disaster management, what does the abbreviation GLOF stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
GLOF stands for Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, the hazard reviewed by the MHA along with snow avalanches.
'Chongpreng', a three-stringed bamboo musical instrument mentioned in Mann Ki Baat on 26 July 2026, belongs to which State?
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Correct answer: C — Tripura
The PM described Chongpreng as an instrument from Tripura, popular among its tribal communities, whose tune resembles the sarod.
The traditional 'Vagu' mat, whose revival was praised in the 136th Mann Ki Baat, is made from what and belongs to which region?
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Correct answer: A — Reeds and paddy straw – Kashmir
Vagu is Kashmir's traditional mat crafted from reeds and paddy straw; it keeps cool in summer and warm in winter.
According to the PM's Mann Ki Baat of 26 July 2026, Khadi sales have grown how much over the last 12 years?
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Correct answer: B — Six-fold, to nearly ₹8,000 crore
The PM said Khadi sales have increased six-fold over the last 12 years and reached nearly ₹8,000 crore.
'Aksharakanduk', mentioned in the 136th episode of Mann Ki Baat, is:
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Correct answer: D — A school project in Ernakulam, Kerala that teaches Sanskrit letters through football terms
Aksharakanduk is a project of a school Sanskrit club in South Chittoor, Ernakulam, Kerala, where a teacher explains Sanskrit letters by linking them to football terms.
To which country did APEDA flag off the first export of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu & Kashmir on 16 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore
The first export shipment of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Shopian and Pulwama went to Singapore.
The Areko cherries and Scentrose plums exported to Singapore in July 2026 came from which districts of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: A — Shopian and Pulwama
The shipment came from Shopian and Pulwama.
Lakhanpur, among the first towns approved for a PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub in July 2026, is in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Kathua
Lakhanpur is in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Under the PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub guidelines of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, how many hubs are planned and what is the maximum central assistance per hub?
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Correct answer: A — Up to 50 hubs; up to ₹4 crore each
The guidelines provide for up to 50 Street Food Hubs, with assistance of up to ₹4 crore per approved hub (plus ₹25 lakh to ULBs that notify vending zones).
Of the 23 individuals designated as terrorists by the MHA on 4 July 2026, how many are Pakistani nationals?
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Correct answer: C — 17
Of the 23 designated terrorists, 17 are Pakistani nationals and 6 are Indian nationals.
Under which law did the Ministry of Home Affairs designate 23 individuals as terrorists on 4 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Amit Shah said the 23 were declared terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The power to designate an individual (not only an organisation) as a terrorist under UAPA was introduced by the UAPA (Amendment) Act, 2019. Individuals are listed in which Schedule of the Act?
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Correct answer: D — Fourth Schedule
The 2019 amendment added the Fourth Schedule [see sections 35(1) and 36] for names of individuals; terrorist organisations are in the First Schedule.
Under which programme did the Atal Innovation Mission open applications for 500 new Atal Tinkering Labs in Jammu & Kashmir in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Frontier Region Program
The 500 new ATLs are a key component of AIM's Frontier Region Program.
Which institution is the nodal mentoring institution for the Atal Tinkering Lab ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B — University of Kashmir
The University of Kashmir was designated as the nodal mentoring institution when the ATL Sarthi and Frontier Region Program were launched in September 2025.
In how many cities does the Centre plan to roll out Water Metro services, as stated in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 18
Sonowal said the Centre has advanced plans to roll out Water Metro services in 18 cities.
Which of the following cities is proposed for Phase II (not Phase I) of the Water Metro rollout?
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Correct answer: D — Dibrugarh
Tezpur and Dibrugarh in Assam are proposed for Phase II; Guwahati, Srinagar and Varanasi are in Phase I.
How many limestone blocks were put up for auction in the second tranche launched in Jammu & Kashmir in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 12
A total of 12 limestone blocks across Anantnag, Rajouri and Poonch districts were put up under Tranche II.
The limestone blocks in J&K's second auction tranche (May 2026) are spread across which districts?
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Correct answer: A — Anantnag, Rajouri and Poonch
The 12 blocks are in Anantnag, Rajouri and Poonch districts.
Consider the following statements about the J&K limestone block auction (Tranche II, May 2026): 1. The auction is conducted under the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015. 2. All the blocks are at the G1 (detailed exploration) stage of the UNFC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The blocks are categorised under the G3 and G4 stages of the UNFC, not G1.
How many passengers did the Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat services carry in the first ten days after regularisation (to 11 May 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — 44,727
The four services carried 44,727 passengers up to 11 May; 28,762 was the maiden-week figure.
Consider the following statements: 1. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 272-km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link on 6 June 2025. 2. The augmented Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express flagged off on 30 April 2026 has 20 coaches. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as stated in the Railway Ministry release of 12 May 2026.