Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The May 2026 study on hidden turbulence in the solar corona was carried out by IIT Delhi and which DST institute?
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Correct answer: B — Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
The study was by ARIES Nainital, an autonomous institute of DST, together with IIT Delhi.
According to the ARIES–IIT Delhi simulations, what produces alternating blue and red asymmetries in coronal spectral lines?
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Correct answer: D — Turbulence created by transverse waves through phase mixing in a density-structured plume
Transverse waves on a plume with density variations generate fine-scale turbulence through phase mixing; overlapping emission along the line of sight then gives alternating blue and red wing asymmetries.
The houselisting field operations that began in Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Maharashtra and Jharkhand on 17 May 2026 are part of which exercise?
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Correct answer: B — Phase I of Census 2027
The Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) is Phase I of Census 2027.
As of 17 May 2026, more than how many households had completed Census self-enumeration?
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Correct answer: D — 1.44 crore
MHA said more than 1.44 crore households had completed self-enumeration across 25 States/UTs.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027 operations as of 17 May 2026: 1. The self-enumeration facility has been introduced for the first time in Census operations. 2. Houselisting operations in Uttar Pradesh were completed between 16 April and 15 May 2026. 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: in Uttar Pradesh self-enumeration runs until 21 May and field work from 22 May to 20 June; the 16 April–15 May round covered A&N, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Odisha, Sikkim and Delhi's NDMC and Cantonment areas.
On 17 May 2026 the Census self-enumeration facility opened in which group of States/UTs?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Puducherry
Self-enumeration began on 17 May in Gujarat, J&K, Ladakh and Puducherry, open till 31 May 2026.
Operation RAGEPILL, announced by the NCB in May 2026, led to India's first-ever seizure of which drug?
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Correct answer: C — Captagon
Operation RAGEPILL resulted in India's first-ever seizure of Captagon.
Under Operation RAGEPILL, about 196.2 kg of Captagon powder was recovered from a container at which port location?
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Correct answer: B — Mundra, Gujarat
The 196.2 kg of Captagon powder was recovered from a container at a CFS in Mundra, Gujarat, on 14 May 2026.
According to the NCB (May 2026), Captagon mainly contains which substances?
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Correct answer: D — Fenetylline and amphetamine
NCB said Captagon mainly contains fenetylline and amphetamine, psychotropic substances under the NDPS Act.
From which date will only electric L5 three-wheelers be registered in Delhi under CAQM's draft direction of May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1 January 2027
Draft Direction No. 100 mandates EV-only L5 three-wheeler registration in Delhi from 1 January 2027 (HVD districts 2028, rest of NCR 2029).
The CAQM issues directions such as those approved at its 28th meeting (May 2026) under Section 12 of which law?
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Correct answer: C — CAQM Act, 2021
The draft directions were approved under Section 12 of the CAQM Act, 2021.
What target does CAQM's Draft Direction No. 99 (May 2026) set for paddy stubble burning in the NCR states in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Complete elimination
Draft Direction No. 99 sets a target of complete elimination of paddy stubble burning in the NCR states in 2026.
SIR Phase III of electoral rolls, ordered by the ECI on 14 May 2026, covers about how many electors?
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Correct answer: B — 36.73 crore
Over 3.94 lakh BLOs will go house to house to 36.73 crore electors in SIR Phase III.
Which of the following is NOT covered in SIR Phase III announced by the ECI in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Himachal Pradesh
Phase III covers the whole country except Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, whose schedule will be announced later.
Consider the following statements about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Phase III (2026): 1. The ECI ordered it under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. 2. Enumeration begins first, on 30 May 2026, in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The ECI order cites Article 324 and Section 21 of the RP Act, 1950, and the house-to-house enumeration starts on 30 May in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur.
Where did Nitin Gadkari roll out a first-of-its-kind barrier-less MLFF toll plaza on 11 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Mundka–Bakkarwala on UER-II, Delhi NCR
The barrier-less toll plaza was rolled out at Mundka–Bakkarwala on Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Delhi NCR.
Consider the following statements about the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system launched in May 2026: 1. It combines Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) with FASTag-based electronic toll collection. 2. A vehicle with insufficient FASTag balance is stopped at a barrier and made to pay in cash. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. MLFF has no barriers; users with insufficient or invalid FASTag get an E-Notice, and non-payment may lead to FASTag blacklisting and VAHAN curbs.
The nationwide Annual Health Check-Up Initiative launched under the Labour Codes in May 2026 covers workers of what age?
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Correct answer: A — 40 years and above
The free annual health check-ups are for all workers aged 40 and above.
According to the Labour Minister in May 2026, social security coverage in India has risen from 19% a decade ago to about what share today?
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Correct answer: D — 64%
Coverage rose from 19% (about 30 crore people) to 64% (about 94 crore beneficiaries).
Where did DRDO open its CBRN field training and demonstration centre in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Burari plains, Delhi
The CBRN field training and demonstration centre was opened at Burari plains in Delhi on 6 May 2026.
The DRDO CBRN centre opened in Delhi in May 2026 is part of an upcoming CBRN Centre of Excellence under which DRDO laboratory?
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Correct answer: A — Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS)
The centre is part of the upcoming CBRN Centre of Excellence under INMAS, which will train responders through training and workshops.
CAQM revoked GRAP Stage-I across the NCR on 4 May 2026 after Delhi's average AQI improved to what level that day?
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Correct answer: D — 88
Delhi's daily average AQI improved from 175 on 3 May to 88 on 4 May 2026 owing to rain, as per the CPCB bulletin.
Consider the following statements: 1. GRAP Stage-I in the NCR had been invoked by a CAQM order dated 16 April 2026. 2. The 130th meeting of CAQM's Enforcement Task Force on 4 May 2026 reviewed 174 inspections that found 61 violations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Stage-I was invoked on 16 April 2026, and the 130th ETF meeting reviewed 174 inspections (11–28 April) that found 61 violations.
What ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each person killed in the Delhi Shahdara fire of 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
In which Delhi locality did a residential building fire kill nine people on 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Vivek Vihar
The fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar Phase-I, Shahdara district, killing nine people.
Where did the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy hold its 'Run for Sun' on International Sun Day, 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
The 'Run for Sun', with 2 km and 5 km races, was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
How many rooftop solar installations were completed under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in April 2026, the highest in a single month?
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Correct answer: B — 2.7 lakh
A record 2.7 lakh rooftop solar installations were completed in April 2026, taking the total under the scheme to 30 lakh.
Consider the following statements: 1. India's cumulative solar capacity was 150 GW as of 31 March 2026, up from 2.82 GW in 2014. 2. India is ranked second globally in installed renewable energy capacity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: solar capacity rose from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 150 GW by 31 March 2026, but India ranks third, not second, in installed renewable energy capacity.
The 'Shaurya' event addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 2 May 2026 was held in the run-up to the first anniversary of which operation?
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Correct answer: A — Operation Sindoor
'Shaurya' was organised in the run-up to the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
At its 129th Enforcement Task Force meeting on 17 April 2026, CAQM reviewed how many inspections carried out by its flying squads during the 15-day reporting period?
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Correct answer: D — 162
162 inspections were carried out between 27 March and 10 April 2026, finding 64 violations.
In the CAQM inspections reviewed in April 2026, which category accounted for the largest number of inspections and violations?
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Correct answer: C — Diesel generator sets
DG sets accounted for 109 of 162 inspections and 42 of 64 violations.
GRAP Stage-I was invoked across the NCR on 16 April 2026 when Delhi's daily average AQI was recorded at:
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Correct answer: B — 226
Delhi's AQI was 226, in the 'Poor' category (201–300).
Consider the following statements about the GRAP action of April 2026: 1. The AQI range for the 'Poor' category, as cited by CAQM, is 201–300. 2. Stage-I was applied only to Delhi and not to the rest of the NCR. 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: Stage-I actions were invoked across the entire NCR.
What is the title of the philatelic exhibition inaugurated at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya on 14 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat: Celebrating India's Unity & Democracy through Postage Stamps
The Department of Posts titled it 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat: Celebrating India's Unity & Democracy through Postage Stamps'.
Picture postcards released at the philatelic exhibition on 14 April 2026 marked which Foundation Day of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya?
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Correct answer: D — 4th
One set of picture postcards marked the 4th Foundation Day of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.
The Bizu festival, celebrated at the Chakma Yuva Samvad in New Delhi in April 2026, is a traditional festival of which community?
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Correct answer: D — Chakma
The Bizu festival is the traditional festival of the Chakma people.
Who delivered the keynote address as Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes at the Chakma Yuva Samvad on 12 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Antar Singh Arya
NCST Chairman Antar Singh Arya gave the keynote; NCST Member Nirupama Chakma was a Guest of Honour.
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is established under which Article of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer: B — Article 338A
Article 338A provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes; Article 338 is for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
The 'as-is where-is' decision announced on 7 April 2026 enables regularisation of how many of Delhi's 1,731 unauthorised colonies?
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Correct answer: A — 1,511
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said regularisation of 1,511 out of 1,731 unauthorised colonies has been enabled.
In which year was PM-UDAY (Pradhan Mantri – Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana) launched?
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Correct answer: B — 2019
The Housing Ministry said PM-UDAY was launched on 29 October 2019, after the 2019 Regulations were notified that month.
Consider the following statements about the regularisation of Delhi's unauthorised colonies announced in April 2026: 1. Applications on the SWAGAM portal will be accepted from 24 April 2026. 2. Conveyance deeds are to be issued within 45 days. 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 Housing Ministry release: applications open on 24 April, and the timeline includes conveyance deeds within 45 days.
On which occasion did Rajnath Singh lay foundation stones at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, on 6 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day
The Ministry of Defence said the foundation stones were laid as part of the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day celebrations.
What bed capacity is planned for the new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, whose foundation was laid on 6 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 998 beds plus 100 crisis expansion beds
The ministry said the new Base Hospital infrastructure is being developed with 998 beds and an additional 100 crisis expansion beds.
Where did Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 conclude on 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sunder Nursery, New Delhi
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs said the closing ceremony was held at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi.
Which brand for tribal craftsmanship was launched during Bharat Tribes Fest 2026?
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Correct answer: A — RISA
The release says the RISA brand was launched on 18 March 2026 by Jual Oram and Savitri Thakur.
For how many days was Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 held?
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Correct answer: D — 19 days
The ministry described the closing as the culmination of a 19-day celebration.
Which birth anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram was observed on 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 119th
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said tributes were paid on his 119th birth anniversary.
Consider the following statements about Babu Jagjivan Ram, as described by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: 1. He served as a Cabinet Minister for 35 years. 2. He was Defence Minister during the 1971 war that saw the birth of Bangladesh. 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: he was a Cabinet Minister for 35 years, and as Defence Minister he led India in the 1971 war.
Which meeting of CAQM's Enforcement Task Force was held on 2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 128th
The Environment Ministry said the 128th ETF meeting was held on 2 April 2026.
How many inspections by CAQM flying squads were reviewed at the Enforcement Task Force meeting of 2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 175
A total of 175 inspections were carried out in the reporting period, including 114 for DG-set violations; 140 was the road-dust violation count.
Who was the first to complete self-enumeration when Census 2027 began on 1 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — President Droupadi Murmu
The Home Ministry said the exercise began with the enumeration of President Droupadi Murmu, upholding the tradition of starting with the First Citizen.
Between which dates will the Houselisting and Housing Census phase of Census 2027 be conducted across the country?
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Correct answer: A — 1 April – 30 September 2026
The HLO phase runs nationally from 1 April to 30 September 2026; 16 April–15 May is the houselisting window in the first set of states/UTs.
How many questions have been notified for Phase I (Houselisting and Housing Census) of Census 2027?
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Correct answer: C — 33
A total of 33 questions for Phase I were notified in January 2026; 16 is the number of regional languages for self-enumeration.
From which date did the first phase of Census 2027 begin, as announced on 30 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1 April 2026
The Registrar General said the first phase of Census 2027 would begin from 1 April 2026.
Census 2027 is which census in India's series, and which since Independence?
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Correct answer: B — 16th in series, 8th since Independence
Census 2027 will be the 16th in the series and the 8th since Independence; the last census was in 2011.
What is the reference date of Census 2027 for most of India?
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Correct answer: C — 00:00 hours, 1 March 2027
The reference date is 00:00 hours of 1 March 2027; for Ladakh, snow-bound J&K, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh it is 1 October 2026.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027: 1. It is the first census in India to be conducted digitally, with a self-enumeration option. 2. Enumeration of castes will be done during the first phase (House Listing). 3. The self-enumeration portal and mobile app are available in 16 languages. Which of the above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
Census 2027 is the first digital census with self-enumeration, available in 16 languages; caste enumeration will be done in the second phase (Population Enumeration), not the first.
The Van Dhan Conclave at Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 was organised by which body?
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Correct answer: D — TRIFED
The conclave was organised by TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
What was the theme of the Van Dhan Conclave held on 29 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal India
The Van Dhan Conclave was themed 'Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal India'.
C-DOT, which signed an MoU with Delhi Police in March 2026, functions under which department?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Telecommunications
C-DOT is the premier telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
How many indigenous solutions will C-DOT deploy for Delhi Police under the March 2026 MoU?
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Correct answer: D — Nine
Under the MoU, C-DOT will deploy nine advanced solutions for modern policing.
Which ICAR institution was the only Indian university in the top 100 for Veterinary Science in the QS Subject Rankings 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ICAR-IVRI, Bareilly
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, entered the 51-100 band – the only Indian university in the Veterinary Science top 100.
Consider the following about the Agriculture & Forestry subject in the QS Rankings 2026: 1. ICAR-IARI, New Delhi debuted in the 151-200 band. 2. 10 Indian universities featured among 475 ranked globally. 3. CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar was placed in the 51-100 band. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
CCS HAU Hisar made its maiden entry in the 301-350 band, not 51-100; statements 1 and 2 are correct.
'RISA: Timeless Tribal', launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 18 March 2026, is:
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Correct answer: B — A premium signature brand for tribal weaves, embroidery and crafts
RISA: Timeless Tribal is a premium signature brand centred on tribal weaves, embroidery and crafts.
Which body revoked GRAP Stage-I across Delhi-NCR on 16 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas
The GRAP sub-committee of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked all Stage-I actions across NCR.
Delhi's daily average AQI on 16 March 2026, when GRAP Stage-I was revoked, was recorded at:
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Correct answer: A — 119
Delhi's AQI improved from 175 on 15 March to 119 on 16 March 2026, in the 'Moderate' category.
At the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup final on 15 March 2026, Rajnath Singh said which sport can be designated a 'Heritage Sport' of India?
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Correct answer: B — Polo
Rajnath Singh said polo, rooted in India's sporting traditions, can rightfully be designated a 'Heritage Sport' of India.
The Delhi Declaration adopted at GCWAS-2026 on 14 March 2026 calls for establishing a:
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Correct answer: A — Global Alliance on Women in Agri-Food Systems
The Delhi Declaration calls for a Global Alliance on Women in Agri-Food Systems.
ICAR's planned national gender platform, announced at GCWAS-2026, will connect more than how many institutions?
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Correct answer: C — 900
Dr M. L. Jat said the platform will connect more than 900 institutions, including ICAR institutes, KVKs and agricultural universities.