Chandigarh Current Affairs Quiz
Daily news by your exam, state and topic тАФ 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 тАФ 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 тАФ 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 тАФ 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 тАФ 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 тАФ Ex-officio Chancellor
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chancellor of Panjab University.