Chandigarh Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which body organised the 16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Councils at Chandigarh in September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — National Biodiversity Authority
The meet was organised by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA).
Where is the headquarters of the National Biodiversity Authority, as provided under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?
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Correct answer: D — Chennai
The Act provides that the head office of the NBA shall be at Chennai.
Consider the following statements about the institutional structure under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002: 1. Biodiversity Management Committees function at the local body level. 2. State Biodiversity Boards are set up by the Central Government. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. BMCs work at the local level; SBBs are established by the respective State Governments under Section 22 of the Act.
Panjab University, Chandigarh, where the Vice President inaugurated new facilities in September 2026, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 1882
The Vice President recalled the university's legacy since its establishment in 1882.
In what capacity did Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan visit Panjab University on 4 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ex-officio Chancellor
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chancellor of Panjab University.
In which two Union Territories was CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer under PMGKAY launched on 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
The CBDC-based DBT of food subsidy under PMGKAY was launched in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Consider the following statements about the CBDC-based DBT under PMGKAY: 1. The food subsidy is credited to the beneficiary's Digital Rupee wallet instead of a bank account. 2. Only smartphone users can use the facility. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Smartphone users can pay through QR codes, while feature-phone users can use an OTP-based mechanism.
Which city hosted the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting under India's BRICS Chairship in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Chandigarh
The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting concluded in Chandigarh on 23 July 2026.
Which institution will coordinate the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness, as decided at the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting?
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Correct answer: B — NIMHANS
NIMHANS will coordinate the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness.
What is the theme of India's BRICS Chairship 2026, under which the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting was held?
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Correct answer: D — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
India's BRICS Chairship theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Under which mission was the foundation stone of a 150-bed Critical Care Block laid at PGIMER, Chandigarh, on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — PM-ABHIM
The 150-bed Critical Care Block is under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
Which two centres did PM Modi inaugurate at PGIMER, Chandigarh, on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Advanced Mother and Child Centre and Advanced Neurosciences Centre
The PM inaugurated the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and the Advanced Neurosciences Centre at PGIMER.