Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 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.