Teaching Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where did Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma roll out a multi-scheme agricultural support package on 20 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Tura
The package was rolled out at an input distribution programme in Tura.
Meghalaya's Ginger Mission, which is being expanded to over 15,000 more farmers, was launched in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2022
The Ginger Mission was launched in 2022; the state has invested over ₹62 crore benefiting more than 19,000 farmers.
What revenue did the Department of Posts earn in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: B — ₹15,296 crore
Revenue was ₹15,296 crore, up 16% from ₹13,218 crore; ₹17,546 crore was the business target.
Which business vertical of the Department of Posts grew fastest in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: D — Citizen Centric Services
Citizen Centric Services grew 70%, ahead of Parcels (69%) and Mail Operations (34%).
In the PM VIKAS scheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, what does 'VIKAS' stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Virasat Ka Samvardhan
PM VIKAS stands for Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan.
How many minority youth from Bihar will IIT Patna train under the PM VIKAS MoU announced in April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 600
IIT Patna will train 600 minority youth from Bihar in roles such as AI Technocrat and Business Analytics Executive.
The thematic focus of the seventh edition of NITI Aayog's 'Trade Watch Quarterly' (released April 2026) was:
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Correct answer: B — Gems and jewellery
The Q3 FY26 edition's thematic section focuses on India's gems and jewellery sector.
According to NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly, India's share of world gems and jewellery exports (excluding raw gold) in 2024 was about:
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Correct answer: A — 7.8%
India's exports of $29.5 billion accounted for a 7.8% share of world exports in a market of about $378 billion.
The Samriddh Gram initiative, nominated for the WSIS Prizes 2026, is built on which network?
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Correct answer: A — BharatNet
Samriddh Gram is an integrated phygital service delivery model enabled by BharatNet.
Under which WSIS Prizes 2026 category has India's Samriddh Gram initiative been nominated?
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Correct answer: D — AL C6: Enabling Environment
Samriddh Gram was nominated under Action Line C6: Enabling Environment.
The bus that rolled down a hillside in Udhampur district on 20 April 2026, killing 21, was travelling between which places?
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Correct answer: A — Ramnagar and Udhampur
The bus was travelling from Ramnagar to Udhampur when it went off the road near Kagort village.
From which fund did the Prime Minister announce ex-gratia for the victims of the Udhampur bus accident of April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Prime Minister's National Relief Fund
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
After the approval of 20 April 2026, what is the total quantity of wheat (excluding wheat products) permitted for export?
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Correct answer: D — 50 LMT
With the latest additional 25 LMT, a total of 50 LMT of wheat and 10 LMT of wheat products have been permitted.
According to the Second Advance Estimates of March 2026, India's wheat production for 2025–26 is estimated at:
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Correct answer: A — 1,202 LMT
The Second Advance Estimates released on 10 March 2026 put wheat production for 2025–26 at 1,202 LMT.
Which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 prohibits the sale or distribution of liquor in a polling area in the 48 hours ending with the close of poll?
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Correct answer: B — Section 135C
Section 135C of the RP Act, 1951 bars sale or distribution of liquor in a polling area during the 48 hours ending with the close of poll.
Consider the following statements about ECI's dry-day directions for the 2026 Assembly elections: 1. The dry-day period also applies to the date of any repoll. 2. The counting day, 4 May 2026, is to be declared a dry day in the poll-going states/UT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: ECI said the 48-hour dry period includes the date of any repoll, and directed that 4 May 2026, the counting day, also be a dry day.
The ~20-million-year-old Syzygium (Jamun) fossil leaves described in the BSIP study of 2026 were collected from the Kasauli Formation in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Himachal Pradesh
The fossils were collected from the Kasauli Formation in Himachal Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 BSIP study on Jamun (Syzygium): 1. It supports the earlier view that the genus originated in Australia or Southeast Asia. 2. It indicates the genus has been present in the Indian region since the early Eocene, about 55 million years ago. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The study points to an East Gondwanan origin with India as a major early centre, revising the earlier Australia/Southeast Asia view, and finds the genus present in India since the early Eocene.
India's first advanced 3D glass semiconductor packaging unit, whose foundation stone was laid in April 2026, is located in:
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Correct answer: D — Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The foundation stone was laid at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 19 April 2026.
Which company is promoting the Heterogeneous Integration Packaging Solutions project at Bhubaneswar?
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Correct answer: D — 3D Glass Solutions
The project is promoted by 3D Glass Solutions.
Consider the following statements about the 3D glass semiconductor packaging project in Odisha: 1. The company is investing nearly ₹2,000 crore in the project. 2. According to the Chief Minister, Odisha is also the site of India's first compound semiconductor fabrication unit. 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 by the Chief Minister: an investment of nearly ₹2,000 crore, and Odisha hosting both India's first compound semiconductor fab and first 3D glass substrate packaging facility.
How much did Indian Railways earn from scrap sales in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹6,813.86 crore
Scrap sales were ₹6,813.86 crore against a ₹6,000 crore target; ₹6,641.78 crore was the FY 2024–25 figure.
According to the Railway Ministry (April 2026), by how much has Indian Railways' non-fare revenue grown over the last five years?
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Correct answer: B — 168%
Non-fare revenue grew 168%, from around ₹290 crore to over ₹777 crore.
How many PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries had the MSME Ministry trained in AI tools, as reported in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 2,543
The ministry reported training 2,543 PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries in AI tools.
Which state had the largest number of participants in the MSME Ministry's AI training for PM Vishwakarma artisans?
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Correct answer: C — Telangana
Telangana led with 387 participants, followed by Maharashtra (295) and Gujarat (262).
How many railway stations in Odisha are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, as stated in April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 59
The minister said 59 stations in Odisha are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme; 30 is the number of districts.
What record railway budget allocation for Odisha did the Railway Minister cite in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹10,928 crore
Odisha received a record allocation of ₹10,928 crore; ₹90,000 crore is the value of projects under execution.
The fireworks unit explosion of 19 April 2026 that killed 25 workers took place in which district of Tamil Nadu?
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Correct answer: B — Virudhunagar
The blast occurred at the Vanaja Fireworks unit in Kattanarpatti, Virudhunagar district.
Consider the following statements about the Virudhunagar fireworks blast of April 2026: 1. According to the district Collector, the unit was operating on a Sunday without permission. 2. A second explosion occurred during the rescue operation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Collector said the unit was working on a Sunday without permission, and a second blast during rescue injured police personnel and firemen.
According to FAOSTAT 2024, as cited in a PIB backgrounder of April 2026, what is India's world rank in coconut production?
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Correct answer: D — Second
India ranks second in the world in coconut production as per FAOSTAT 2024.
India's horticultural production in 2024-25, as per the PIB backgrounder, was about:
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Correct answer: B — 370.74 million tonnes
Horticultural production rose from 277.35 MT in 2013-14 to 370.74 MT in 2024-25; 217.80 MT is vegetables alone.
Consider the following statements based on the PIB backgrounder on high-value crops (April 2026): 1. Nearly 90% of India's approximately 150 million agarwood trees are in the North Eastern states. 2. Horticulture accounts for more than half of the gross value of output of the agricultural crops sub-sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. About 90% of the ~150 million agarwood trees are in the North East, but horticulture's share of the crops sub-sector GVO is about 37%.
Within how many hours of being brought to a platform's notice must misleading or unlawful AI-generated election content be acted upon, as directed by ECI in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 3 hours
ECI directed that misleading or unlawful AI-generated content be acted upon within 3 hours of notice.
Under ECI's cVIGIL system, within what stipulated time were 96.01% of complaints resolved during the 2026 Assembly elections (15 March–19 April)?
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Correct answer: A — 100 minutes
Of 3,23,099 cVIGIL complaints, 3,10,393 (96.01%) were resolved within the stipulated 100 minutes.
Consider the following statements regarding election-related provisions reiterated by ECI in April 2026: 1. Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 prohibits display of election matter in polling areas during the 48 hours before the conclusion of poll. 2. Labelling of AI-altered campaign content is optional for candidates if the content is factually accurate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Section 126 imposes the 48-hour silence period; ECI requires all synthetically generated or AI-altered campaign content to be clearly labelled, regardless of accuracy.
Which shipbuilder is constructing the Indian Navy's Diving Support Craft, the fourth of which (DSC A23) was launched in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
The Diving Support Craft are being built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata.
What type of hull do the Indian Navy's Diving Support Craft (DSC) have?
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Correct answer: B — Catamaran
The DSC feature a 30 m long catamaran hull, giving superior stability and deck area.
The GST refund fraud of about ₹1,825 crore, whose alleged mastermind was arrested in April 2026, was investigated by which agency?
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Correct answer: B — DGGI Ahmedabad Zonal Unit
The arrest was made by the Ahmedabad Zonal Unit of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI).
In the ₹1,825 crore GST refund fraud, the fake input tax credit was accumulated in entities projected as exporters, particularly from which Special Economic Zone?
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Correct answer: A — Kandla SEZ
Investigators said the ineligible ITC was accumulated in firms projected as exporters, particularly from Kandla SEZ.
According to the Lok Sabha Speaker, what was the productivity of the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session that ended on 18 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — About 93%
The Speaker put Lok Sabha productivity at 93%; about 110% was the Rajya Sabha figure.
The President's address to both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the start of the first session of the year, as on 28 January 2026, is made under which provision of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: C — Article 87(1)
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs notes that the President addressed both Houses together in terms of Article 87(1), this being the first session of the year.
Consider the following statements about the Budget Session, 2026: 1. The session had 31 sittings spread over 81 days. 2. In the Lok Sabha, 12 Government Bills were introduced and 12 were passed. 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: 12 Bills were introduced but 9 were passed in the Lok Sabha.
In April 2026 the Union Cabinet extended PMGSY-III up to which month and year for roads in plain areas?
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Correct answer: D — March 2028
PMGSY-III was continued beyond March 2025 up to March 2028; only bridges in hilly areas get till March 2029.
Consider the following statements about the April 2026 decision on PMGSY-III: 1. The outlay of the scheme was revised upward from ₹80,250 crore to ₹83,977 crore. 2. The deadline for completing bridges in hilly areas was set at March 2029. 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 Cabinet decision of 18 April 2026.
Under PMGSY-III, Through Routes and Major Rural Links are consolidated to connect habitations to which of the following? 1. Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) 2. Higher secondary schools 3. Hospitals 4. Railway stations Select the correct answer:
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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3 only
The Cabinet release lists GrAMs, higher secondary schools and hospitals; railway stations are not mentioned.
The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool approved by the Cabinet in April 2026 is backed by a sovereign guarantee of:
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Correct answer: D — ₹12,980 crore
The BMI pool has a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore; ₹950 crore is its combined underwriting capacity.
Consider the following statements about the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: 1. It covers only Indian-flagged vessels and excludes foreign vessels bound for Indian ports. 2. It covers War risk in addition to Hull and Machinery, Cargo and P&I risks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the pool covers Indian-flagged or controlled vessels and also vessels destined to or starting from India. Statement 2 is correct.
The Cabinet cited high dependence of Indian vessels on which body for Protection and Indemnity (P&I) cover of third-party liabilities such as oil pollution and wreck removal?
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Correct answer: B — International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I)
The release says Indian vessels depend heavily on the International Group of Protection and Indemnity (IGP&I) Club for P&I insurance.
According to the PIB backgrounder of April 2026, how many centrally protected monuments does the Archaeological Survey of India safeguard?
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Correct answer: D — 3,686
The backgrounder says the ASI safeguards 3,686 centrally protected monuments.
Consider the following statements, based on the PIB backgrounder on monuments (April 2026): 1. India has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the latest being the Maratha Military Landscapes. 2. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 empowers the government, through the ASI, to regulate construction around protected monuments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the backgrounder.
INS Sudarshini concluded a port call at which city on 18 April 2026 during its Lokayan 26 deployment?
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Correct answer: C — Casablanca
INS Sudarshini concluded its port call at Casablanca, Morocco, on 18 April 2026.
After leaving Morocco in April 2026, INS Sudarshini proceeded to which port?
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Correct answer: A — Las Palmas, Spain
The Ministry of Defence said INS Sudarshini proceeds to Las Palmas, Spain.
The Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu)–Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th line approved by the CCEA in April 2026 is located in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Andhra Pradesh
Nidadavolu–Duvvada is in Andhra Pradesh; the two projects together cover 15 districts of UP and AP.
The Ghaziabad–Sitapur section, approved for 3rd and 4th lines in April 2026, forms part of which High Density Network of Indian Railways?
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Correct answer: B — Delhi–Guwahati (HDN 4)
The CCEA release says Ghaziabad–Sitapur is a key part of the Delhi–Guwahati High Density Network (HDN 4).
The DA/DR instalment approved by the Cabinet on 18 April 2026 raised the rate by 2% over an existing rate of what percentage of basic pay/pension?
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Correct answer: D — 58%
The increase is 2% over the existing rate of 58% of basic pay/pension.
The formula used to revise Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees, as cited in the April 2026 Cabinet decision, is based on the recommendations of:
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Correct answer: B — 7th Central Pay Commission
The Cabinet release says the increase is in accordance with the accepted formula based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Who was appointed Secretary in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat with effect from 18 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dr K.S. Somashekhar
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan appointed Dr K.S. Somashekhar as Secretary from 18 April 2026.
Consider the following statements about Dr K.S. Somashekhar, appointed Secretary in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat in April 2026: 1. He joined the Rajya Sabha Secretariat in 1993. 2. He has served in senior capacities in the Government of Karnataka. 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 Rajya Sabha Secretariat release.
The Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC) constituted by MeitY in April 2026 is chaired by:
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Correct answer: A — Secretary, MeitY
The TPEC is chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Consider the following statements about India's AI governance architecture as described by MeitY in April 2026: 1. The AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) sets strategic direction and coordinates policy across government. 2. The TPEC is a temporary task force that will be dissolved after drafting a single report. 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: the TPEC is a standing expert advisory body.
How many women are among the 958 candidates recommended in the Civil Services Examination 2025, as stated by the Personnel Minister in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 299
Out of 958 recommended candidates, 299 are women, over 31% of the total.
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, women formed roughly what share of successful Civil Services candidates about a decade before CSE 2025?
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Correct answer: B — About 20%
The Minister said women were roughly around 20% of successful candidates a decade ago; the CSE 2025 share is over 31%.
Under which scheme did the Centre approve procurement of 20 LMT of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Market Intervention Scheme
The potato procurement was approved under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for 2025-26.
Consider the following pairs from the Agriculture Ministry's approvals of 18 April 2026: 1. Uttar Pradesh – Potato procurement of 20 LMT 2. Andhra Pradesh – Tur procurement extended till 15 May 2026 3. Karnataka – Chana procurement limit raised to 1,13,250 MT How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: A — Only one
Only pair 1 is correct. The chana limit of 1,13,250 MT was for Andhra Pradesh, and the tur extension to 15 May 2026 was for Karnataka.
The 'Run for Nutrition' half marathon held in Mizoram on 18 April 2026 was part of which edition of Poshan Pakhwada?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
The run was organised under the 8th Poshan Pakhwada.
Consider the following statements about the 'Run for Nutrition' event of April 2026: 1. It was organised in Mizoram under the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Poshan Pakhwada. 2. About 5,000 participants took part in it. 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: about 500 adults and children took part.