Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
During his maiden visit to Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on 11 September 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed a public function in which town?
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Correct answer: C — Silvassa
The Vice-President spoke at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, Silvassa.
Where was the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council held on 7 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Panaji
Amit Shah chaired the 28th Western Zonal Council meeting in Panaji, Goa.
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Western Zonal Council?
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Correct answer: A — Rajasthan
The Western Zonal Council comprises Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; Rajasthan is in the Northern Zonal Council.
Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils: 1. They were set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. 2. They are constitutional bodies created under Article 263. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Zonal Councils are statutory advisory bodies set up under Part III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, not constitutional bodies.
According to Amit Shah at the 28th WZC meeting, how many meetings of Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees have been held since 2014?
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Correct answer: A — 71
Since 2014, 71 meetings have been held, compared with 25 during 2004–14.
How many persons did the Indian Coast Guard rescue in flood relief operations in Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, as reported on 25 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 170
The Coast Guard rescued 170 persons through 11 operations since midnight of 22 July 2026; 60 of them were from the Welspun Industrial Area.
In July 2026, which district became the second in Nagaland, after Mon, to have Intra-Circle Roaming activated by DoT amid heavy rain and landslides?
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Correct answer: C — Longleng
Longleng became the second district in Nagaland after Mon to have ICR activated.
Which airline operated the inaugural Daman–Delhi–Daman flight from NAMO Airport, Daman, on 16 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Alliance Air
Government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air launched the flight, Daman's first-ever direct air link.
NAMO Airport, Daman is a dual-purpose facility operating out of which establishment?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Coast Guard Air Station, Daman
Daman Airport operates out of the Indian Coast Guard Air Station (ICGAS), Daman.
Consider the following statements about NAMO Airport, Daman: 1. The Prime Minister inaugurated the airport on 5 June 2026. 2. The terminal was developed by the UT Administration at a cost of ₹124 crore. 3. The terminal can handle 30 ATR flights a day. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the terminal can currently handle 14 ATR flights a day.