Maharashtra State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How much financial support was approved for the Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra (agreement signed 1 October 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹10,520 crore
₹10,520 crore financial support was approved for rolling out the Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra.
The Amended BharatNet Program agreement for Maharashtra (October 2026) was signed on behalf of the Department of Telecommunications by:
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Correct answer: B — Digital Bharat Nidhi
Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under DoT signed the agreement with the Maharashtra government, MDIL, BSNL and MahaIT.
According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 (released September 2026), by how much did the Gross Value Added of the registered manufacturing sector grow?
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Correct answer: C — 9.59%
GVA grew by 9.59%; output grew 7.81%, employment 7.19% and fixed capital 10.54%.
As per ASI 2024-25, which state tops the list of the top five states in manufacturing employment?
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Correct answer: C — Tamil Nadu
The release lists Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana as the top 5 states in employment, together over 56%.
Where was the 14th meeting of the India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments held on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
The 14th HLJTFI was held in Mumbai, co-chaired by Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The UAE co-chair of the India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, heads which institution?
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Correct answer: A — Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
Consider the following statements about the India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments: 1. It was established in 2013. 2. Its 14th meeting in 2026 was co-chaired by India's Finance Minister. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the HLJTFI was set up in 2013. Statement 2 is wrong: the Indian co-chair was Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
Where was the national celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day held on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Nagpur
The grand national celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
What was the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
The theme was 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow' (स्वस्थ भविष्य के लिए आयुर्वेद).
Consider the following about the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations: 1. 'Ayush Vision 2030' and the CCRAS–AGNI web portal were launched. 2. The national event was inaugurated in person by the Prime Minister. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Ayush Vision 2030 and the CCRAS–AGNI portal were launched. The event was virtually inaugurated by MoS (IC) Prataprao Jadhav; the Prime Minister's message was read out.
The Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover in Nagpur, inaugurated on 19 September 2026, is to be named after whom?
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Correct answer: D — Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the flyover will be named after Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to mark the RSS centenary year.
Which construction technology was used for Nagpur's Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover to allow longer spans between piers?
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Correct answer: A — Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)
The flyover was built using UHPFRC, which allowed longer spans and fewer supports.
Consider the following about the Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover: 1. The flyover is on National Highway 353D. 2. The flyover was built by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The flyover was built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
What is the length of the Mukutban–Gadchandur new rail line approved in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 38.21 km
The new line is 38.21 km long and will cost ₹493 crore.
The Mukutban–Gadchandur new line falls under which railway zone?
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Correct answer: C — South Central Railway
The line was approved in South Central Railway.
What was the theme of the 32nd World Ozone Day celebrated in Mumbai on 16 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Global Action for a Cooler Planet
The theme was 'Global Action for a Cooler Planet'.
Which two digital platforms were launched on World Ozone Day 2026 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: D — Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launched India's Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard.
How many ITIs were adopted by refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) manufacturers, as announced on World Ozone Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 248
248 ITIs were adopted by 12 RAC manufacturers to align technician training with industry standards.
Consider the following about India's Net Zero Portal launched on 16 September 2026: 1. It is a platform for voluntary registration and disclosure of Net Zero commitments by entities. 2. Reporting of Scope 3 emissions on the portal is mandatory. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Scope 1 and 2 reporting is encouraged, while Scope 3 reporting remains voluntary.
Which city hosted Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference?
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Correct answer: B — Mumbai
Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference were held in Mumbai.
What is 'Kanthasth 2.0', mentioned at the Hindi Diwas 2026 event?
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Correct answer: C — An AI-based translation tool with over five crore sentences
Kanthasth 2.0 is an AI-based translation tool with a database of over five crore sentences, now open to foreign users.
Consider the following about Hindi as the official language: 1. Hindi Diwas marks the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language by the Constituent Assembly on 14 September 1949. 2. Article 351 of the Constitution assigns the Union the duty to promote the spread of Hindi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi in Devanagari as the official language on 14 September 1949, and Article 351 gives the Union the duty to promote the spread of Hindi.
Under which operation did the DRI seize Pakistan-origin dry dates routed through the UAE, as announced on 14 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Operation Deep Manifest
The seizure was made under 'Operation Deep Manifest', which targets Pakistan-origin goods routed through third countries.
From which date has India prohibited the direct or indirect import of all goods originating in Pakistan?
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Correct answer: D — 2 May 2025
DGFT Notification No. 06/2025-26 dated 2 May 2025 banned direct or indirect import or transit of all Pakistan-origin goods.
Consider the following about the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): 1. It was established in 1957. 2. It functions under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The DRI was set up in 1957 and is the apex anti-smuggling agency under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), not the CBDT.
How much foreign-origin gold did the DRI report seizing in six pan-India operations, announced on 10 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — About 41 kg
DRI seized about 41 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at around ₹62 crore.
In the DRI gold seizures reported in September 2026, 89 gold bars weighing about 11.3 kg were recovered near BOP Halderpara along which border?
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Correct answer: B — Indo-Bangladesh border
DRI, with the BSF, seized the 89 bars near the Indo-Bangladesh border at BOP Halderpara.
Consider the following about the DRI gold seizures reported on 10 September 2026: 1. The seizures were made under the Customs Act, 1962. 2. In Mumbai, gold dust concealed in wax capsules was seized from a syndicate involving airport staff. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The gold was seized under the Customs Act, 1962, and in Mumbai 3.47 kg of gold dust in wax capsules was recovered from a syndicate using transit passengers and airport staff.
Which city hosted the 7th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 8 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
GFF 2026 was held in Mumbai from 8 to 11 September 2026.
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal organisers of the Global Fintech Fest?
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Correct answer: A — Reserve Bank of India
PIB lists PCI, NPCI and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) as the principal organisers of GFF.
Consider the following statements about GFF 2026: 1. Its theme focused on Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum. 2. At the inauguration, PM Modi urged the sector to work on a Fintech Consumer Protection Index. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the theme was 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI | Tokenisation | Quantum…', and the PM called for a Fintech Consumer Protection Index.
According to the PIB backgrounder on GFF 2026, how many banks were live on UPI in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 741
In July 2026 UPI processed 2,365.8 crore transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore with 741 banks live on the platform.
Where was the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council held on 7 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Panaji
Amit Shah chaired the 28th Western Zonal Council meeting in Panaji, Goa.
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Western Zonal Council?
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Correct answer: A — Rajasthan
The Western Zonal Council comprises Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; Rajasthan is in the Northern Zonal Council.
Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils: 1. They were set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. 2. They are constitutional bodies created under Article 263. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Zonal Councils are statutory advisory bodies set up under Part III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, not constitutional bodies.
According to Amit Shah at the 28th WZC meeting, how many meetings of Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees have been held since 2014?
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Correct answer: A — 71
Since 2014, 71 meetings have been held, compared with 25 during 2004–14.
Which city will host the main celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nagpur
The main Ayurveda Day 2026 celebration will be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
What is the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
The theme announced on 7 September 2026 is 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
The National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements crossed which mark in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹200 crore
The NBA said cumulative ABS disbursements have exceeded ₹200 crore.
The ₹8.23 crore ABS tranche sanctioned by the NBA in September 2026 arose from the use of which crop group?
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Correct answer: D — Bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion
The proceeds came from seed companies' access to bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion.
Since the biological resources could not be traced to specific farmers or communities, on what basis did the NBA distribute the September 2026 ABS proceeds among States and UTs?
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Correct answer: C — Area under cultivation of the crops in each State/UT
As recommended by an Expert Committee, the share was distributed according to area under cultivation published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's September 2026 ABS tranche: 1. It was sanctioned to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 5 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. 2. Maharashtra is the largest cumulative recipient across the four crops. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Madhya Pradesh is the largest recipient, followed by Maharashtra.
Which Belgian Prime Minister attended the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA in Mumbai on 4 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bart De Wever
Belgian PM Bart De Wever attended the dialogue with Piyush Goyal and CM Devendra Fadnavis.
According to Piyush Goyal, the India–EU FTA brings together a market of how many people and what share of global GDP?
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Correct answer: D — 2 billion; one-quarter
The FTA brings together 2 billion people, a quarter of global GDP, a third of world trade and a USD 24 trillion market.
India–EU bilateral trade, which has doubled in the last decade, stands at nearly how much as per the Commerce Ministry (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — USD 140 billion
Piyush Goyal said India–EU trade has doubled in the last decade to nearly USD 140 billion; USD 24 trillion is the combined market size.
Consider the following statements from the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA: 1. All 27 EU countries are on board and want the agreement brought into force at the earliest. 2. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges was highlighted as a gateway for Indian exports into Europe. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Commerce Ministry release.
The new daily train flagged off on 3 September 2026 runs between Mumbai CSMT and which station in the Konkan region?
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Correct answer: D — Sawantwadi Road
The new service runs between CSMT, Mumbai and Sawantwadi Road, covering about 510 km.
How many special trains did Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw say were being run for Ganesh Utsav in 2026, before any increase?
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Correct answer: B — 350
He said 350 special trains are being operated, with arrangements to increase the number to 370 if required.
INS Nipun, commissioned on 31 August 2026, is the second Diving Support Vessel of which class?
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Correct answer: C — Nistar class
INS Nipun is the second DSV of the Nistar class; INS Nistar is its sister ship.
Which shipyard designed and built INS Nipun?
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Correct answer: A — Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam
INS Nipun was indigenously designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam.
Consider the following statements about INS Nipun: 1. It was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. 2. It can support submarine rescue operations as well as saturation and heliox diving. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: INS Nipun was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai (it was built at Visakhapatnam). Statement 2 is correct.
By which year does India aim to eliminate malaria, as reaffirmed at the Health Ministry review of August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2030
India's target, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, is malaria elimination by 2030.
According to the Health Ministry, the number of high-burden malaria districts in India fell from 155 to how many between 2015 and 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 33
High-burden districts fell from 155 to 33; 160 is the number of districts with zero indigenous cases in 2022–2025.
Consider the following statements about India's malaria situation as reviewed in August 2026: 1. The 33 high-burden districts accounted for 64% of malaria cases and 54% of malaria deaths in 2025. 2. The 33 high-burden districts are spread across nine States and Union Territories. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the 33 districts across nine States/UTs accounted for 64% of cases and 54% of deaths in 2025.
Where and when will the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (BRESE) 2026 be held?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 2–5 November 2026
BRESE 2026 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 2 to 5 November 2026; the Mumbai event was a roadshow.
Consider the following statements made at the BRESE 2026 Mumbai roadshow: 1. India's non-fossil-fuel capacity has risen from 80.3 GW to about 300.5 GW over 12 years. 2. Reaching 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel capacity by 2030 will need more than ₹30 lakh crore of investment over the next five years. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by Pralhad Joshi.
Which city hosted the Asian Junior Classical Chess Championship 2026, where India won both the Open and Girls titles?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
The championship was held in Mumbai.
Who won the Open section of the Asian Junior Classical Chess Championship 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mayank Chakraborty
Top seed Mayank Chakraborty won the Open section with 7.5 points; Pratitee Bordoloi won the Girls section.
Which city hosted the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting was held in Pune, Maharashtra, on 21 August 2026.
What is the theme of the ICT Track under India's BRICS Chairship in 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future
Scindia introduced the ICT Track theme 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future', with four pillars.
On the sidelines of the BRICS ICT Track meeting in Pune in August 2026, India signed a telecommunications and ICT MoU with which country?
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Correct answer: B — Brazil
Jyotiraditya Scindia and Brazil's Communications Minister Frederico de Siqueira Filho signed the MoU.
Which production unit will build the largest share of the 238 AC EMU rakes for the Mumbai Suburban Railway?
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Correct answer: C — Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
ICF Chennai will build 120 rakes, RCF Kapurthala 71 and MCF Raebareli 47.
What is the supply timeline for the 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai's suburban railway?
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Correct answer: D — Supply from 2027; completion by 2030
Supply is planned to begin in 2027, with the entire sanctioned quantity due by 2030.
In which event did Dilip Mahadu Gavit win gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?
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Correct answer: B — Men's 100m T47
Gavit won the men's 100m T47 final in a Games record 10.71 s; Mohammed Basil took silver.
What Games record time did Dilip Mahadu Gavit set in winning the men's 100m T47 at Glasgow 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 10.71 s
Gavit clocked 10.71 s. Basil ran 10.83 s for silver; 10.94 s was the previous Games record from Birmingham 2022.
Consider the following statements about India's men's 100m T47 result at the 2026 Commonwealth Games: 1. Dilip Mahadu Gavit became the first Indian male para-athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold. 2. India won both gold and silver in the event. 3. Gavit's winning time equalled the existing Games record. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Gavit's gold was the first CWG gold by an Indian male para-athlete and Basil's silver made it a one-two. His 10.71 s broke, not equalled, the previous record of 10.94 s.
Which State became the first to qualify for the second instalment under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Maharashtra
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described Maharashtra as the first State eligible for the second RKVY instalment.
Consider the following statements about Maharashtra's RKVY funds reviewed on 27 July 2026: 1. The first instalment released by the Centre was ₹335 crore. 2. A State must use at least 50% of the first instalment to be eligible for the second. 3. Maharashtra had used about ₹260 crore of the first instalment. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
The first instalment was ₹335 crore and about ₹260 crore had been used. The prescribed utilisation benchmark is 75%, not 50%.
Where did Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launch the 'Bharat Taxi' service on 23 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Navi Mumbai International Airport
The service was launched at a programme at Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Before Maharashtra (July 2026), in which places had the 'Bharat Taxi' service already been launched?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi and Gujarat
The Ministry of Cooperation release said Maharashtra's launch came after Delhi and Gujarat.
Which vessel carried the 'Samudra Pradakshina' Tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition that returned to Mumbai in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — IASV Triveni
Nine women officers sailed aboard the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni.
How long did the Samudra Pradakshina circumnavigation voyage last?
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Correct answer: D — 314 days
The voyage lasted 314 days and covered nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans.
Rounding which cape earned the Samudra Pradakshina crew membership of the 'Cape Horners' fraternity?
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Correct answer: C — Cape Horn
Passing through the Drake Passage and rounding Cape Horn earned the crew membership of the Cape Horners.
Consider the following statements about 'Samudra Pradakshina': 1. The expedition was flagged off from Mumbai on 11 September 2025. 2. The crew consisted of nine women officers from the three Services. 3. The crew crossed the Equator only once during the voyage. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: meeting the circumnavigation criteria required crossing the Equator twice.
INS Malvan, commissioned on 22 July 2026, belongs to which class of ships?
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Correct answer: C — Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
INS Malvan is the second Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft.
Where was INS Malvan commissioned in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Karwar
INS Malvan was commissioned at Karwar; it was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
What symbol appears on the crest of INS Malvan?
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Correct answer: D — Bagh Nakha (tiger's claw)
The crest carries the 'Bagh Nakha' (tiger's claw); the motto is 'Silent Claws'.
Consider the following statements about INS Malvan: 1. INS Malvan is the sixth of 16 ASW Shallow Water Craft to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. 2. INS Malvan has over 80% indigenous content. 3. INS Malvan's commissioning was presided over by the Chief of the Naval Staff. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the ceremony was presided over by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh.
Allographa, of which five new species were described from the Western Ghats in July 2026, is a genus of:
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Correct answer: C — Lichen-forming fungi
Allographa is a genus of script lichens (lichen-forming fungi) in the family Graphidaceae.
Researchers of which institute described the five new Allographa species from the Western Ghats?
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Correct answer: B — MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
The team was from MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, an autonomous institute of DST.
The Tadali–Ghugus railway section approved for doubling in July 2026 lies on which High Density Network route?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi–Chennai
Tadali–Ghugus is on the Wardha–Balharshah section of the Delhi–Chennai High Density Network.
What is the approved completion cost of doubling the 14-km Tadali–Ghugus section in Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: B — ₹228 crore
Indian Railways approved the doubling at a completion cost of ₹228 crore.
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), which the Maharashtra Legislature committed to adopt in July 2026, follows which vision?
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Correct answer: B — One Nation, One Application
NeVA is implemented under the 'One Nation, One Application' vision of the Digital India Programme.
Which Union Ministry is the counterpart for implementing NeVA in the Maharashtra Legislature?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
The Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs leads NeVA; an MoU with the Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat and State DPA is to be expedited.