Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
On which occasion did Rajnath Singh lay foundation stones at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, on 6 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day
The Ministry of Defence said the foundation stones were laid as part of the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day celebrations.
What bed capacity is planned for the new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, whose foundation was laid on 6 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 998 beds plus 100 crisis expansion beds
The ministry said the new Base Hospital infrastructure is being developed with 998 beds and an additional 100 crisis expansion beds.
What cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) did the Government e Marketplace (GeM) report on 6 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹18.4 lakh crore
The Commerce Ministry said GeM achieved a cumulative GMV of ₹18.4 lakh crore; over ₹5 lakh crore was in 2025-26 alone.
What share of total orders on GeM in 2025-26 was executed by Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)?
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Correct answer: B — 68%
The ministry said MSEs executed 68% of total orders, accounting for 47.1% of GMV.
Scientists from which institution developed the 'paired biometric threshold' to distinguish cereal pollen from wild grass pollen in the Central Ganga Plain?
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Correct answer: B — Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences
DST said the study was by scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), an autonomous institution of DST, with collaborators.
Consider the following statements about the BSIP pollen study released in April 2026: 1. Cereal pollen generally exceeds 46 µm in grain diameter and 9 µm in annulus size, pearl millet being an exception. 2. The study was published in the journal Nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is the threshold reported by DST. Statement 2 is wrong: the study was published in The Holocene (SAGE).
Narendra Bhooshan assumed charge on 6 April 2026 as Secretary of which department?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Land Resources
The Ministry of Rural Development said he assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources.
Narendra Bhooshan, the new Secretary of the Department of Land Resources, belongs to which IAS batch and cadre?
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Correct answer: A — 1992 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre
The release says he is a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
According to 'Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024', what was the market size of textiles in India in 2024?
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Correct answer: C — ₹14.95 lakh crore
The Textiles Committee study puts the market size of textiles at ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024; ₹12.02 lakh crore is the domestic market and ₹8.77 lakh crore is household demand.
As per the National Household Survey 2024 on textiles, which fibre category had the largest share of the product basket?
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Correct answer: D — Man-made fibre (MMF) and blended products
MMF and blended products contributed 52.2%, followed by cotton at 41.2%, silk at 5.2% and wool at 1.3%.
How many Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) were generated between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, as reported for DLC Campaign 4.0?
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Correct answer: D — Over 1.91 crore
DoPPW said over 1.91 crore DLCs were generated in this period; 1.16 crore is the number made using face authentication.
Consider the following statements about Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0: 1. More than 60% of DLCs in the period were generated using face authentication technology. 2. The campaign was held from 1 to 30 November 2025. 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 DoPPW: over 1.16 crore DLCs (more than 60%) used face authentication, and the campaign ran from 1 to 30 November 2025.
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, whose 8th convocation the Vice President addressed on 6 April 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana
The Vice President's Secretariat said the university is at Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana.
At the 8th convocation of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, roughly what share of gold medal winners were women, as noted by the Vice President?
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Correct answer: C — Nearly 64%
The Vice President noted that nearly 64% of gold medal winners were women; about 50% is the women's share of all graduating students.
How many newly elected or re-elected members did Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan administer the oath to on 6 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 19
The Rajya Sabha Secretariat said the Chairman administered the oath or affirmation to nineteen members.
With reference to Article 99 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. Every member of either House of Parliament must make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the President, or a person appointed by the President, before taking the seat. 2. The form of this oath or affirmation is set out in the Fourth Schedule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 restates Article 99. Statement 2 is wrong: Article 99 says the form is set out in the Third Schedule.
On which date is National Maritime Day observed in India?
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Correct answer: B — 5 April
National Maritime Day is observed on 5 April, the date of the SS Loyalty's voyage in 1919.
National Maritime Day commemorates the 1919 voyage of which ship?
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Correct answer: D — SS Loyalty
The Hindu and The Times of India both say the day marks the SS Loyalty's voyage from Mumbai to London on 5 April 1919.
Consider the following statements about the SS Loyalty, whose voyage is commemorated on National Maritime Day: 1. It was owned by the Scindia Steam Navigation Company. 2. Its 1919 voyage was from Kolkata to Singapore. 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 voyage was from Mumbai to London.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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%).
Where did Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 conclude on 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sunder Nursery, New Delhi
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs said the closing ceremony was held at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi.
Which brand for tribal craftsmanship was launched during Bharat Tribes Fest 2026?
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Correct answer: A — RISA
The release says the RISA brand was launched on 18 March 2026 by Jual Oram and Savitri Thakur.
For how many days was Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 held?
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Correct answer: D — 19 days
The ministry described the closing as the culmination of a 19-day celebration.
The first-ever 'Administrative Capacity Building' programme launched on 5 April 2026 under Mission Karmayogi is aimed at which group?
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Correct answer: A — Scientists and academicians
DoPT said the programme is for scientists and academicians moving into leadership roles.
On 5 April 2026, the Capacity Building Commission signed an MoU with which institution for global knowledge partnerships in capacity building?
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Correct answer: D — Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)
The release says the MoU was between the Capacity Building Commission and RIS.
Who is the Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, as per the DoPT release of 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — S. Radha Chauhan
The release names S. Radha Chauhan as Chairperson; Alka Mittal is Member (Administration) of the CBC.
Where is the 'Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 – Exhibition and Training', announced on 5 April 2026, to be held?
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Correct answer: C — Dussehra Maidan, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
The Agriculture Ministry said the festival will be held at Dussehra Maidan in Raisen.
Under which concept will stubble management be presented at the Raisen agriculture festival?
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Correct answer: A — Waste to Wealth
The release says technologies to turn stubble from 'waste to wealth' will be presented.
Which Union Minister took cognisance of crop damage from hailstorms and heavy rainfall in several states on 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Agriculture Ministry said Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took cognisance.
Consider the following statements about the Agriculture Minister's response on 5 April 2026: 1. He directed ministry officials to review crop damage caused by hailstorms and heavy rain. 2. He said he would discuss the damage with the agriculture ministers of the affected states. 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 Agriculture Ministry release.
Which birth anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram was observed on 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 119th
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said tributes were paid on his 119th birth anniversary.
Consider the following statements about Babu Jagjivan Ram, as described by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: 1. He served as a Cabinet Minister for 35 years. 2. He was Defence Minister during the 1971 war that saw the birth of Bangladesh. 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 ministry: he was a Cabinet Minister for 35 years, and as Defence Minister he led India in the 1971 war.
Where was the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders addressed by the Vice President on 5 April 2026 held?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The Vice President's Secretariat said the conference was held at Bharat Mandapam.
Which Tamil sage did the Vice President cite at the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders, describing the body as a temple and meditation as a means to realise the Divine within?
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Correct answer: D — Thirumoolar
The Vice President recalled the teachings of the Tamil sage Thirumoolar.