Asia Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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The venue of the IAF Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave held on 10–11 April 2026 was:
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Correct answer: A — Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur
The conclave was held at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur.
Who presided over the IAF Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave 2026 as AOC-in-C, Maintenance Command?
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Correct answer: B — Air Marshal Yalla Umesh
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, presided over the conclave.
Which CCRAS institute became the first to achieve ISO 15189:2022 accreditation in both biochemistry and haematology in April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru
The clinical laboratory of CARI, Bengaluru, became the first CCRAS institute with this accreditation.
Consider the following statements about the CARI Bengaluru clinical laboratory: 1. Its ISO 15189:2022 accreditation covers both biochemistry and haematology. 2. It holds NABL accreditation for 500 parameters. 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: CARI has NABL accreditation for 50 parameters, with over 1.5 lakh tests a year.
Who is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Homoeopathy, as named at the World Homoeopathy Day 2026 convention?
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Correct answer: B — Dr. Tarkeshwar Jain
Dr. Tarkeshwar Jain is the NCH Chairperson; Dr. Subhash Kaushik is DG, CCRH, and Dr. Pralay Sharma is Director, NIH.
The World Homoeopathy Day 2026 convention of the Ministry of Ayush was held at:
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Correct answer: D — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
The convention was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 10 and 11 April 2026.
What is the notified threshold value for haematite iron ore, below which mined material can be discarded as waste?
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Correct answer: C — 45% Fe (min.)
The notified threshold value for haematite iron ore is 45% Fe (min.).
Under the Mineral Concession (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026, the average sale price of haematite iron ore of 35% to below 45% Fe grade will be what percentage of the ASP of the 45% to below 51% Fe grade?
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Correct answer: B — 75%
For 35% to below 45% Fe, the ASP is 75% of the ASP of the 45% to below 51% Fe grade; for below 35% Fe, it is 50%.
Consider the following statements about the April 2026 amendment to the Mineral Concession rules: 1. Banded Haematite Quartzite (BHQ) and Banded Haematite Jasper (BHJ) are covered by the new ASP methodology. 2. If processing of run-of-mine lowers its economic value, royalty is charged on lumps and fines after initial screening of unprocessed run-of-mine. 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 Ministry of Mines.
Which hydropower project in Bhutan, described as the largest India-Bhutan joint hydropower venture, marked the pour of concrete of its dam on 10 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Punatsangchhu-I
The dam concrete pour ceremony was held at Punatsangchhu-I, the largest joint hydropower venture between the two countries.
The Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project in Bhutan was jointly inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on:
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Correct answer: D — 11 November 2025
Punatsangchhu-II was jointly inaugurated on 11 November 2025.
From 10 April 2026, user fee at National Highway fee plazas is to be paid only through:
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Correct answer: A — FASTag or UPI
Payments are processed exclusively through FASTag or UPI.
The digital-only toll collection from 10 April 2026 was NOT implemented in which of the following, due to the Model Code of Conduct?
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Correct answer: B — Puducherry
It was not implemented in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and the UT of Puducherry due to the Model Code of Conduct.
The NHAI-WII report on wildlife use of animal underpasses on the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, released in April 2026, is titled:
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Correct answer: C — Landscapes Reconnected
The report is titled 'Landscapes Reconnected'.
The NHAI-WII wildlife study on the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor was conducted along which stretch?
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Correct answer: B — Ganeshpur–Asharodi
The study covered an 18 km stretch between Ganeshpur and Asharodi.
According to MoSPI's April 2026 pilot study, about how many households undertook own-account construction for their own use during the 365-day reference period?
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Correct answer: B — 98.54 lakh
An estimated 98.54 lakh households undertook own-account construction; 10.27 lakh is the number of unincorporated construction agencies.
Consider the following statements about MoSPI's pilot study on unincorporated construction: 1. About 77% of unincorporated construction agencies engaged at least one hired worker on a fairly regular basis. 2. Nearly 23% of rural households doing own-account construction availed institutional funding. 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 MoSPI.
SĀDHANA Saptah 2026, which recorded over 3.18 crore course completions, was conducted under which initiative?
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Correct answer: C — Mission Karmayogi
SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 was the National Learning Week under Mission Karmayogi, on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
Consider the following statements about SĀDHANA Saptah 2026: 1. Frontline workers accounted for nearly 47% of the total course completions. 2. Central Ministries accounted for nearly 80% of total learning engagement. 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: States and UTs, not Central Ministries, contributed nearly 80% of total learning engagement.
How many employees took at least one AI-related course during SĀDHANA Saptah 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 36.61 lakh
36.61 lakh employees took at least one AI-related course; 46.9 lakh completed at least one course of any kind.
Ran Samwad 2026, which concluded on 10 April 2026, was centred on which theme?
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Correct answer: A — Multi-Domain Operations
The theme was 'Multi-Domain Operations (MDO): An Imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats'.
Ran Samwad 2026 concluded at which venue?
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Correct answer: D — Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru
The seminar concluded at Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru, with the CDS's closing address.
The updated Constitution of India in Sindhi, released on 10 April 2026, was brought out in which two scripts?
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Correct answer: B — Devanagari and Persian
It was released in Devanagari script (first edition) and Persian script (second edition).
Which department prepared the updated Constitution of India in Sindhi released in April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Legislative Department
The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, brought out the updated version.
Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India by which amendment?
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Correct answer: D — 21st Amendment Act, 1967
Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule by the Constitution (Twenty-first Amendment) Act, 1967.
How many new applications were approved under Round III of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, as announced on 10 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 52
52 new applications were approved under Round III.
Among the 52 applications approved under Round III of the textiles PLI scheme, which segment had the most approvals?
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Correct answer: D — MMF fabrics
MMF fabrics had 19 approvals, technical textiles 18, multiple segments 10 and MMF apparel 5.
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), whose passing was mourned in April 2026, was awarded which gallantry award for the 1999 Kargil war?
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Correct answer: B — Maha Vir Chakra
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk was a Maha Vir Chakra awardee of the 1999 Kargil war.
The 1999 Kargil war operation in which Colonel Sonam Wangchuk led his men by personal example is known as:
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Correct answer: C — Operation Vijay
Rajnath Singh recalled his leadership by personal example during Operation Vijay.
The Ministry of Cooperation's 7th National Review Conference, held on 9–10 April 2026, took place in:
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Correct answer: A — Varanasi
The conference was held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
At the 7th National Review Conference of the Ministry of Cooperation in April 2026, which body outlined expanded financing support for FPOs, fisheries and emerging cooperative sectors?
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Correct answer: C — National Cooperative Development Corporation
The NCDC outlined expanded financing support for FPOs, fisheries and emerging cooperative sectors.
The Defence Services Staff College, where the 81st Staff Course convocation was held on 10 April 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Wellington
DSSC is at Wellington, Tamil Nadu.
Consider the following statements about the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC): 1. It was established in 1948 as a tri-service training institution. 2. The 81st Staff Course had no foreign participants. 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 81st Staff Course included 44 foreign participants.
According to ECI's final statistical report, what was Puducherry's state polling percentage in the Assembly election held on 9 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 91.19%
ECI's Highlight report for Puducherry 2026 gives a state polling percentage of 91.19% (EVM + postal). 86.33% was Assam's figure, 79.53% Kerala's, and 86.19% Puducherry's earlier record (2011).
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Assembly elections held on 9 April: 1. Assam's final state polling percentage of 86.33% was higher than its previous highest of 84.67%, recorded in 2016. 2. In Kerala, the polling percentage of male electors was higher than that of female electors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: ECI's final report gives Assam 86.33%, and ECI had noted the previous high of 84.67% (2016). Statement 2 is wrong: in Kerala women polled 81.17% against 74.9% for men (excluding postal ballots).
How many Assembly constituencies in total went to the polls in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on 9 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 296
ECI said 296 ACs in Assam (126), Kerala (140) and Puducherry (30) went to the polls on 9 April 2026.
Which of the following was ensured for the first time in the Assam, Kerala and Puducherry Assembly polls of 9 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Live webcasting from 100% of polling stations
ECI said live webcasting was ensured in 100% of polling stations for the first time in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry.
CRPF Valour Day, observed on 9 April, commemorates the stand of CRPF personnel at which post?
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Correct answer: D — Sardar Post, Rann of Kutch
Amit Shah said that on this day in 1965 CRPF personnel stood like an unbreakable wall at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch.
In which year did the Sardar Post action commemorated on CRPF Valour Day take place?
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Correct answer: B — 1965
The Home Minister's tribute refers to 9 April 1965 at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch.
Under ECI's International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) 2026, how many delegates from how many countries observed the 9 April 2026 polls?
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Correct answer: B — 38 delegates from 22 countries
ECI said 38 delegates from 22 countries witnessed the poll proceedings in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry under IEVP 2026.
IEVP 2026 delegates saw a welcoming robot named 'Nila' at polling arrangements in which State/UT?
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Correct answer: D — Puducherry
ECI said delegates in Puducherry were impressed by vigilance measures and innovations such as the welcoming robot Nila.
Consider the following statements about IEVP 2026: 1. The delegates' two-day visit covered Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. 2. ECI describes the IEVP as its flagship initiative for engagement with Election Management Bodies and international organisations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the 8–9 April visit covered Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. Statement 2 is correct as per ECI's description of the programme.
What is the theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life
The WCD Ministry said the theme for Poshan Pakhwada 2026 is 'Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life'.
Consider the following statements about Poshan Pakhwada 2026: 1. It is being observed from 9 April to 23 April 2026. 2. Poshan Abhiyaan, under which these campaigns are held, was launched in 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the campaign runs from 9 to 23 April 2026, and the ministry dates Poshan Abhiyaan to 2018.
Which edition of Poshan Pakhwada was launched at Vigyan Bhawan on 9 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
The ministry launched the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada; the MoS noted 7 Pakhwadas had been held earlier since 2018.
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) signed an MoU announced on 9 April 2026 with which body to combat cyber fraud and financial crimes?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
The Finance Ministry said FIU-IND and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed the MoU.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) is an attached office of the Ministry of Finance. 2. FIU-IND is the central national agency for receiving, processing, analysing and disseminating information on suspect financial transactions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: I4C is an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Statement 2 is correct as per the Finance Ministry release.
Who, as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, released the 'Ease of Doing Research & Development in India' reports on 9 April 2026 along with Dr Jitendra Singh?
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Correct answer: C — Suman Bery
The reports were formally released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery and Dr Jitendra Singh. V. K. Saraswat is a NITI Member, Ajay Kumar Sood the Principal Scientific Adviser and Vivek Kumar Singh a Senior Adviser.
NITI Aayog's Ease of Doing R&D reports (April 2026) drew on insights from roughly how many scientists and researchers?
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Correct answer: D — 850+
NITI Aayog said the exercise involved outreach to 400+ institutional leaders and insights from 850+ scientists and researchers.
Consider the following statements about the NITI Aayog reports released on 9 April 2026: 1. Two reports were released, one of them a survey report on ease of doing R&D in India. 2. The reports were the outcome of an exercise conducted over about nine months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: NITI released 'Ease of Doing Research & Development in India' and the 'Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India', after an exercise of approximately nine months.
Article 330A of the Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats for women in which body?
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Correct answer: C — House of the People
Article 330A is titled 'Reservation of seats for women in the House of the People'. Article 332A covers State Legislative Assemblies.
Consider the following statements about reservation for women in legislatures: 1. As nearly as may be, one-third of the seats to be filled by direct election to the House of the People are to be reserved for women. 2. Under Article 334A, the reservation takes effect immediately on the commencement of the amending Act, without any delimitation exercise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 reflects Article 330A(3). Statement 2 is wrong: Article 334A says the provisions come into effect after a delimitation exercise based on the first census taken after the 106th Amendment Act, 2023.
Article 334A links the start of women's reservation to the first census taken after the commencement of which Constitution Amendment Act?
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Correct answer: A — One Hundred and Sixth Amendment Act, 2023
Article 334A refers to the first census taken after the commencement of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023.
Parth Ajit Pawar, who took oath as a Rajya Sabha member on 9 April 2026, represents which State?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
The Rajya Sabha Secretariat said the newly elected member Parth Ajit Pawar represents Maharashtra.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by the members of the Council of States from among themselves. 2. Parth Ajit Pawar took his Rajya Sabha oath in Marathi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong. Under Article 89(1) the Vice-President is the ex officio Chairman of the Council of States (it is the Deputy Chairman whom the Council chooses), and Pawar took the oath in English.
Who was present at Parth Ajit Pawar's oath on 9 April 2026 in his capacity as Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha?
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Correct answer: B — J. P. Nadda
The Rajya Sabha Secretariat named Jagat Prakash Nadda as Leader of the House, Rajya Sabha, among those present.
JNCASR's humidity-responsive neuromorphic sensor, announced in April 2026, was inspired by which animal?
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Correct answer: B — Cricket frogs
DST said the sensor was inspired by amphibian frogs, particularly cricket frogs, whose synaptic behaviour is highly moisture-sensitive.
Consider the following statements about the JNCASR neuromorphic sensor: 1. JNCASR, which developed it, is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology. 2. The device relies on a separate sensing unit and a separate memristive element for processing. 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 point of the device is that it integrates sensing and synapse-like processing in a single platform, unlike most neuromorphic sensors that use separate units.
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.
Where will Indian Railways now use composite sleepers, as decided on 9 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bridge approaches and points & crossings
The Railways said sleepers used on bridge approaches and at points & crossings will now be composite.
Which new technique did the Railways decide to use to identify minute defects in welded joints of tracks?
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Correct answer: C — Magnetic Particle Testing
The Railways decided to use Magnetic Particle Testing for welds; Ground Penetration Radar is for assessing the track base.
General Phan Van Giang, congratulated by Rajnath Singh on 9 April 2026, was appointed to which posts in Vietnam?
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Correct answer: B — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence
The Defence Ministry said Phan Van Giang was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam.
Which Union Minister congratulated General Phan Van Giang of Vietnam on 9 April 2026 and spoke of deepening cooperation in security, military exchanges and industry collaboration?
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Correct answer: A — Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh posted the congratulations on X.
The 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project, approved by the CCEA on 8 April 2026, is on which river?
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Correct answer: C — Lohit
The CCEA approved Kalai-II on the Lohit river in Anjaw district; it is the first hydro project in the Lohit basin.
Consider the following statements about the hydro projects approved on 8 April 2026: 1. Kalai-II will be implemented through a joint venture of THDC India Limited and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. 2. Kamala HEP will be implemented through a joint venture of NTPC Limited and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. 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: Kamala HEP will be implemented by a joint venture of NHPC Limited (not NTPC) and the state government.
Under the Kalai-II and Kamala projects, what share of power will Arunachal Pradesh receive free, plus how much for the Local Area Development Fund?
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Correct answer: B — 12% free power + 1% for LADF
For both projects the state will receive 12% free power and an additional 1% earmarked for the Local Area Development Fund.
Under the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023, coal-based thermal plants must use what blend of biomass pellets or briquettes with coal?
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Correct answer: B — 5%
The Rules mandate a 5% blend of biomass pellets or briquettes with coal, with a minimum threshold of 3% prescribed for FY 2024-25.
Which thermal power plant faced the largest Environmental Compensation (about ₹33.02 crore) in CAQM's April 2026 action on biomass co-firing?
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Correct answer: C — Talwandi Sabo Power Limited, Mansa
CAQM listed about ₹33.02 crore on Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (Mansa, Punjab), the highest of the six; Harduaganj had the lowest at about ₹2.74 crore.
Consider the following statements about CAQM's action of April 2026: 1. It covers thermal power plants located within 500 km of Delhi. 2. The minimum co-firing threshold prescribed for FY 2024-25 was 5%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the six plants are within 300 km of Delhi, and the minimum threshold for FY 2024-25 was 3% (5% is the mandated blend).
Mohsina Kidwai, who died on 8 April 2026, entered national politics by winning the 1978 Lok Sabha by-election from which constituency?
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Correct answer: A — Azamgarh
The Hindu and NDTV both report that she entered national politics after winning the 1978 by-election from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about Mohsina Kidwai: 1. She served as a member of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Assembly, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha at different points in her career. 2. She entered the Rajya Sabha in 2004. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: The Hindu and NDTV note that she served in four legislatures (MLC, MLA, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and entered the Rajya Sabha in 2004.
Which memoir did Mohsina Kidwai publish in 2022?
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Correct answer: D — My Life in Indian Politics
Both reports say she published her memoir 'My Life in Indian Politics' in 2022.