Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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 Brackishwater Aquaculture Cluster reviewed by the Fisheries Secretary in April 2026 is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Bhimavaram
The review was of the PMMSY Brackishwater Aquaculture Cluster at Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
The Bhimavaram aquaculture cluster reviewed in April 2026 was notified under which scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
The cluster is notified under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Murugummi, Marella and Thangella villages, highlighted in April 2026 for community-led rainwater conservation, are in which district?
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Correct answer: A — Prakasam
The Jal Shakti Ministry said the three villages are in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.
What recognition did Murugummi village receive at the 6th National Water Awards, 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Second-Best Village Panchayat award
The ministry said Murugummi was conferred the Second-Best Village Panchayat Award at the 6th National Water Awards, 2024.
INS Taragiri, commissioned on 3 April 2026, is the fourth ship of which project?
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Correct answer: B — Project 17A
The Ministry of Defence said INS Taragiri is the fourth platform of the Project 17A class.
What is the approximate displacement of INS Taragiri?
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Correct answer: D — 6,670 tonnes
The ministry gives a displacement of approximately 6,670 tonnes; about 4,000 tonnes is the special steel SAIL supplied.
Consider the following statements about INS Taragiri: 1. It was designed by the Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. 2. It has over 75% indigenous content. 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 of Defence release.
Where is the Large Cavitation Tunnel, whose foundation stone was laid on 3 April 2026, being built?
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Correct answer: A — Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam
The Ministry of Defence said the LCT is at the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) at Visakhapatnam is a laboratory of:
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Correct answer: C — Defence Research and Development Organisation
The release describes NSTL as a premier laboratory of DRDO.
Who briefed the Defence Minister on NSTL's projects during his visit on 3 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO
The release says he was briefed by Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO.
Which Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha on 1 April 2026, designates Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The Lok Sabha passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which confers legal status on Amaravati as the sole capital.
As per PRS Bill Track, on which date did the Rajya Sabha pass the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 2 April 2026
PRS records introduction and passage in the Lok Sabha on 1 April and passage by the Rajya Sabha on 2 April 2026.
Under Andhra Pradesh's free power scheme for weavers starting 1 April 2026, how many units per month are free for handloom weaver households?
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Correct answer: B — 200 units
Handloom weaver households get up to 200 units and powerloom units up to 500 units of free power per month.
Consider the following statements about Andhra Pradesh's free power scheme for weavers: 1. Powerloom units get up to 500 units of free electricity per month. 2. The estimated annual cost of the scheme is about ₹150 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Powerlooms get up to 500 units a month free, and the scheme's estimated annual cost is about ₹150 crore.
Who is the Andhra Pradesh minister for Handlooms & Textiles who announced the free power scheme for weavers in March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — S. Savitha
Handlooms & Textiles Minister S. Savitha announced the rollout of the scheme.
In March 2026, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet sought statutory recognition of which city as the state's sole capital?
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Correct answer: A — Amaravati
The Cabinet resolved to request the Centre to declare and notify Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.
To recognise Amaravati as the capital, which section of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 is to be amended?
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Correct answer: B — Section 5
The resolution seeks amendment of Section 5 of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, which deals with the capital.
Why does the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet's Amaravati resolution (March 2026) require action by the Union government and Parliament?
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Correct answer: D — The AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 is a Central Act, so only Parliament can amend it
The capital provision is in Section 5 of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 – a Central Act – so the State can only request the Centre, and Parliament must amend it.
The bus fire accident of 26 March 2026 in which at least 14 people died occurred in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh
The bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire near Rayavaram in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh.
For the Markapuram bus accident, the ex-gratia announced by the PM for the next of kin of each deceased from PMNRF was:
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
Which two states signed reform-linked MoUs with the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 24 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Andhra Pradesh (in the presence of CM N. Chandrababu Naidu) and Odisha (CM Mohan Charan Majhi, virtually) signed the MoUs.
The reform-linked MoUs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 are signed with the Centre through which department?
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Correct answer: B — Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
The MoUs were signed at the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, by its Joint Secretary (Water).
The food and water analysis laboratory inaugurated at Tirumala on 21 March 2026 was set up by TTD with the support of:
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Correct answer: A — FSSAI
TTD set up the ₹25 crore laboratory with support from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
How many samples a month can the TTD food analysis laboratory at Tirumala analyse?
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Correct answer: C — 1,000–1,500
The laboratory is equipped to analyse 1,000 to 1,500 samples every month.
On Ugadi 2026, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu's first file approved Chief Minister's Relief Fund assistance of how much for 6,787 beneficiaries?
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Correct answer: A — ₹55.63 crore
The CM approved the release of ₹55.63 crore under the CMRF to benefit 6,787 individuals on Ugadi, 19 March 2026.
Andhra Pradesh's Divyang Shakti scheme, launched on 18 March 2026, provides:
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Correct answer: B — Free travel in APSRTC buses for persons with disabilities
Divyang Shakti gives persons with disabilities free travel in five categories of APSRTC buses.
About how many people are expected to benefit from Andhra Pradesh's Divyang Shakti free bus travel scheme?
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Correct answer: C — 12.76 lakh
The scheme is expected to benefit about 12.76 lakh people, at an annual cost of ₹207 crore to the State.
What is the outlay of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Employment Generation Programme (AP-CMEGP) approved on 13 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹300 crore
AP-CMEGP has ₹300 crore to support about 3,500 micro-entrepreneurs in 175 MSME parks; ₹9,355 crore is for the multi-village water schemes.
The seven multi-village drinking water schemes approved by the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on 13 March 2026 aim to supply how much water per person per day?
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Correct answer: B — 55 litres
The schemes are designed to provide 55 litres per person per day to over 65 lakh people across 76 mandals.
The 'Sakhi Nivas' hostels approved by the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on 13 March 2026 are meant for:
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Correct answer: C — Single working women and widows
Under Mission Shakti, 30 Sakhi Nivas hostels with crèches will give safe, affordable housing to single working women, widows and women living away from family.
Which State received the largest share of the ₹1,912.99 crore NDRF assistance announced on 13 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat
Gujarat got ₹778.67 crore, the largest share; Andhra Pradesh got ₹341.48 crore and Himachal Pradesh ₹288.39 crore.
Which cyclone of 2025 is named in the Home Ministry's 13 March 2026 release on additional central assistance?
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Correct answer: C — Montha
The assistance covers States hit by floods, cloudbursts, landslides and Cyclone 'Montha' during 2025.
The National Disaster Response Fund, from which the 13 March 2026 assistance was approved, is constituted under:
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Correct answer: D — Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005
The NDRF is constituted under Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and supplements a State's SDRF in disasters of a severe nature.
Where did NITI Aayog hold the Regional Best Practices Seminar (South) under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programmes on 9 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
The seminar was held in Visakhapatnam, with officials from five southern states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The firecracker unit blast of 28 February 2026 that killed 20 workers on the spot took place in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — Kakinada
The blast took place at Vetlapalem village in Kakinada district.
Aboard which ship was the closing ceremony of Exercise MILAN 2026 held on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — INS Vikrant
The closing ceremony was held aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Visakhapatnam.
What was the theme of Exercise MILAN 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration
MILAN 2026 was held under the theme 'Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration'.
How many ships and submarines took part in Exercise MILAN 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 42
MILAN 2026 had 42 ships and submarines and 29 aircraft, including 18 ships from friendly foreign countries.
Consider the following statements about Exercise MILAN: 1. It was launched in 1995 at Port Blair with the participation of four foreign navies. 2. In February 2026, India conducted MILAN, the International Fleet Review and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs simultaneously for the first time. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: PIB notes MILAN was launched in 1995 with four navies at Port Blair, and calls the February 2026 events India's maiden simultaneous conduct of the three.
After the 6th CSMC meeting on 23 February 2026, the total number of houses sanctioned under PMAY-Urban 2.0 rose to over:
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Correct answer: C — 13.61 lakh
With 2,87,618 new houses, total sanctions under PMAY-U 2.0 rose to over 13.61 lakh.
What share of houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0 is allotted to women, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 96%
The Ministry said 96% of houses under PMAY-U 2.0 are allotted to women.
How much central financial support has been approved for the Amended BharatNet Programme in Andhra Pradesh, under the pact signed in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,432 crore
The Government of India has approved ₹2,432 crore for implementing Amended BharatNet in Andhra Pradesh.
Which body of the Department of Telecommunications signed the February 2026 Memorandum of Cooperation with Andhra Pradesh for Amended BharatNet?
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Correct answer: D — Digital Bharat Nidhi
The Memorandum was signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) of the Department of Telecommunications and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the Amended BharatNet Programme: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 4 August 2023. 2. In Andhra Pradesh, it will be implemented directly by Bharat Broadband Network Limited without any State SPV. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Cabinet approved Amended BharatNet on 4 August 2023; in Andhra Pradesh it will be implemented through a new SPV, Andhra Pradesh BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (APBIL).
From which navy did India take over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) on 20 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Royal Thai Navy
The Indian Navy assumed IONS chairmanship from the Royal Thai Navy at the 9th Conclave of Chiefs in Visakhapatnam.
At the 9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs in February 2026, which country was admitted as an Observer?
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Correct answer: A — Philippines
The Philippines was included as an Observer, while Oman joined the IONS Working Group on HADR.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): 1. India held the inaugural IONS chairmanship from 2008 to 2010. 2. The 9th Conclave of Chiefs in 2026 was held at Kochi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. India was the first Chair (2008–2010); the 9th Conclave of Chiefs was held at Visakhapatnam on 20 February 2026.
Where will NIELIT set up India's first dedicated Quantum and AI university campus under an MoU signed on 20 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Amaravati
NIELIT signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to set up the campus in Amaravati.
NIELIT, which signed the Quantum and AI campus MoU with Andhra Pradesh in February 2026, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
NIELIT is under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
How many countries took part in Exercise MILAN 2026, inaugurated at Visakhapatnam on 19 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 74
Navy chiefs and delegations from 74 countries took part, making it the largest MILAN to date.
What was the theme of Exercise MILAN 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration
MILAN 2026 was held under the theme 'Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration'.
Consider the following statements about Exercise MILAN: 1. It began in 1995 at Port Blair (now Sri Vijaya Puram). 2. The 2026 edition concluded with a closing ceremony aboard INS Vikrant. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Defence Minister recalled MILAN's start in 1995 at Sri Vijaya Puram (then Port Blair), and the 2026 edition closed aboard INS Vikrant on 25 February.
Off which city was the International Fleet Review 2026 held on 18 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Visakhapatnam
President Droupadi Murmu reviewed IFR 2026 off Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 18 February 2026.
What was the theme of the International Fleet Review 2026?
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Correct answer: D — United Through Oceans
The President noted that the spirit of togetherness is captured in the review's theme, 'United Through Oceans'.
Which ship served as the Presidential Yacht at the International Fleet Review 2026?
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Correct answer: B — INS Sumedha
President Murmu reviewed the fleet from INS Sumedha, an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel, which flew the President's Standard.
Consider the following statements about International Fleet Reviews hosted by India: 1. IFR 2026 was the third International Fleet Review hosted by India. 2. The earlier two International Fleet Reviews hosted by India were both held at Visakhapatnam. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. IFR 2026 was the third hosted by India; the earlier editions were at Mumbai (2001) and Visakhapatnam (2016).
Sant Sevalal Maharaj, whose birth anniversary is observed on 15 February, is revered as a spiritual leader of which community?
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Correct answer: D — Banjara
Sant Sevalal Maharaj is revered as a spiritual leader of the Banjara community.
Which birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj was observed on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 287th
15 February 2026 marked the 287th birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj.
On Sevalal Jayanti 2026, the Telangana Chief Minister announced a grand shrine for Sant Sevalal Maharaj in which forest area?
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Correct answer: A — Nallamala forest
CM Revanth Reddy announced the shrine in the Nallamala forest, Achampet area, where 20 acres have been allocated.
Where was the MILAN Village inaugurated on 15 February 2026 as part of Exercise MILAN 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Visakhapatnam
The MILAN Village was inaugurated at the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam.
Who inaugurated the MILAN Village at Visakhapatnam on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, presided over the inauguration.
In which two years was the biennial Exercise MILAN not held because India hosted International Fleet Reviews?
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Correct answer: A — 2001 and 2016
MILAN was not held in 2001 and 2016 because of International Fleet Reviews. The 2005 edition was shifted to 2006 after the 2004 tsunami, and 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19.
How many stamps were in the 'Puppets of India' commemorative set released by the Department of Posts on 13 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 8
The set has eight stamps, each showing a traditional puppetry form.
Match the puppetry form with its state as shown on the 'Puppets of India' stamps: 1. Tolu Bommalatta 2. Pavakathakali 3. Kathi Kundhei Select the correct option:
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Correct answer: A — 1-Andhra Pradesh, 2-Kerala, 3-Odisha
Tolu Bommalatta is from Andhra Pradesh, Pavakathakali from Kerala and Kathi Kundhei from Odisha.
For how much did NHAI accept Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's offer for five National Highway assets, as announced on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹9,500 crore
NHAI accepted RIIT's offer of ₹9,500 crore for five sections spanning over 260 km.
Which of the following highway sections is NOT among the five assets won by Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow–Kanpur
The five assets are Gorhar–Barwa Adda (Jharkhand), Chilakaluripet–Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai Bypass and Chennai–Tada (Tamil Nadu) and Neelmangla–Tumkur (Karnataka).
The foundation ceremony of 'Amaravati Quantum Valley' was held on 8 February 2026 in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh
The ceremony was held in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 8 February 2026, the National Quantum Mission spans how many institutions?
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Correct answer: B — 43 institutions in 17 States and 2 UTs
The Mission spans 43 institutions across 17 States and 2 Union Territories, organised through four thematic hubs.
Consider the following about the National Quantum Mission (NQM): 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2023 for the period 2023–24 to 2030–31. 2. One of its targets is inter-city Quantum Key Distribution over 2,000 km. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Cabinet approved the NQM on 19 April 2023 for 2023–24 to 2030–31, and its objectives include inter-city QKD across 2,000 km and quantum computers of up to 1,000 physical qubits within eight years.
What outlay did the Union Budget 2026-27 announce for Biopharma SHAKTI?
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Correct answer: D — ₹10,000 crore over 5 years
Biopharma SHAKTI has an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over the next five years.
Which of the following states is NOT among those to be supported by the dedicated Rare Earth Corridors announced in the Union Budget 2026-27?
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Correct answer: A — Jharkhand
The Rare Earth Corridors will support Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
To what amount did the Union Budget 2026-27 raise the outlay of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme?
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Correct answer: B — ₹40,000 crore
The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme outlay was increased to ₹40,000 crore.
Consider the following about Biopharma SHAKTI, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27: 1. It includes creating three new National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research and upgrading seven existing ones. 2. It plans a network of over 1,000 accredited India Clinical Trials sites. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.