UKSSSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time

The MoSPI survey 'Household Social Consumption: Health' released in April 2026 was part of which round of the National Sample Survey?

According to the NSS health survey of 2025, about what share of childbirths in the reference period took place in hospitals?

Consider the following findings of the NSS 'Household Social Consumption: Health' survey (2025): 1. The share of persons reporting an ailment in the last 15 days fell compared with the 2017–18 survey. 2. The hospitalisation rate was highest among persons aged 60 years or more. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Joint Strategic Vision announced during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's State Visit to India in April 2026 covers which period?

Which year has been designated the 'Year of India–ROK Friendship' as an outcome of the April 2026 State Visit?

Consider the following outcomes of the India–Republic of Korea State Visit of April 2026: 1. The Republic of Korea will join the International Solar Alliance and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. 2. India and the Republic of Korea signed a new Free Trade Agreement replacing the CEPA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries change in March 2026 compared with March 2025 (provisional)?

Which of the eight core industries carries the largest weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries?

Consider the following statements about the Index of Eight Core Industries: 1. The eight core industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production. 2. In March 2026, fertilizer production recorded the steepest decline among the eight industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under the revised order of April 2026, jute mills and processing units may hold raw jute stock up to:

Violation of the raw jute stock limits notified in 2026 attracts punitive action under which law?

What revenue did the Department of Posts earn in FY 2025–26?

Which business vertical of the Department of Posts grew fastest in FY 2025–26?

The thematic focus of the seventh edition of NITI Aayog's 'Trade Watch Quarterly' (released April 2026) was:

According to NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly, India's share of world gems and jewellery exports (excluding raw gold) in 2024 was about:

The Samriddh Gram initiative, nominated for the WSIS Prizes 2026, is built on which network?

Under which WSIS Prizes 2026 category has India's Samriddh Gram initiative been nominated?

After the approval of 20 April 2026, what is the total quantity of wheat (excluding wheat products) permitted for export?

According to the Second Advance Estimates of March 2026, India's wheat production for 2025–26 is estimated at:

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?

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?

How much did Indian Railways earn from scrap sales in FY 2025–26?

According to the Railway Ministry (April 2026), by how much has Indian Railways' non-fare revenue grown over the last five years?

How many PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries had the MSME Ministry trained in AI tools, as reported in April 2026?

Which state had the largest number of participants in the MSME Ministry's AI training for PM Vishwakarma artisans?

According to FAOSTAT 2024, as cited in a PIB backgrounder of April 2026, what is India's world rank in coconut production?

India's horticultural production in 2024-25, as per the PIB backgrounder, was about:

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?

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?

Under ECI's cVIGIL system, within what stipulated time were 96.01% of complaints resolved during the 2026 Assembly elections (15 March–19 April)?

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?

According to the Lok Sabha Speaker, what was the productivity of the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session that ended on 18 April 2026?

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?

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?

In April 2026 the Union Cabinet extended PMGSY-III up to which month and year for roads in plain areas?

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?

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:

The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool approved by the Cabinet in April 2026 is backed by a sovereign guarantee of:

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?

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?

According to the PIB backgrounder of April 2026, how many centrally protected monuments does the Archaeological Survey of India safeguard?

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?

INS Sudarshini concluded a port call at which city on 18 April 2026 during its Lokayan 26 deployment?

After leaving Morocco in April 2026, INS Sudarshini proceeded to which port?

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?

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:

Who was appointed Secretary in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat with effect 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?

The Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC) constituted by MeitY in April 2026 is chaired by:

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?

How many women are among the 958 candidates recommended in the Civil Services Examination 2025, as stated by the Personnel Minister in April 2026?

According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, women formed roughly what share of successful Civil Services candidates about a decade before CSE 2025?

India's indicative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending target in ATF for international flights for the year 2030 is:

The amendment notified on 17 April 2026 to bring SAF-blended fuel under regulation was made to which instrument?

Consider the following statements about CORSIA, cited in the April 2026 ATF Control Order amendment: 1. CORSIA is a scheme implemented by the International Civil Aviation Organization to control emissions from international flights. 2. The mandatory phase of CORSIA begins from 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the Lok Sabha vote of 17 April 2026 on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, how many members voted in favour and against?

Under Article 368(2) of the Constitution, a Bill to amend the Constitution must be passed in each House by:

Consider the following statements about the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, as summarised by PRS Legislative Research: 1. It proposed raising the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha from 550 to 850, with up to 35 members from Union Territories. 2. It proposed raising the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha above 250. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The existing freeze on the allocation of Lok Sabha seats among states, based on the 1971 census, was extended until the first census after 2026 by which Constitutional Amendment?

Which two countries were added in April 2026 to the eligible destinations under the RELIEF export support intervention?

RELIEF – Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation is implemented through which nodal agency?

Which document was released during the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2026 (14–17 April 2026)?

The Naval Commanders' Conference concluded in April 2026 was held at which venue?

During its April 2026 port call at Phuket, IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) conducted a Passage Exercise with which Royal Thai Navy ship?

In the MAHASAGAR vision cited for the IOS SAGAR deployment, what does 'MAHASAGAR' stand for?

Who was elected Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha unopposed on 17 April 2026?

Consider the following statements about the election of the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman in April 2026: 1. The election was unopposed. 2. It was Harivansh's first election to the office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which state had the highest number of DPIIT-recognised startups as on 31 March 2026?

Consider the following statements about Startup India data released in April 2026: 1. More than 55,200 startups were recognised in FY 2025-26, the highest in a single year. 2. About 48% of recognised startups have at least one woman director or partner. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many coal blocks are offered in the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 17 April 2026?

Consider the following statements about the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions: 1. Of the 11 blocks, 8 are offered under the MMDR Act, 1957 and 3 under the CMSP Act, 2015. 2. All 11 blocks are coking coal blocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?