Gujarat Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
ASML, which signed an agreement with Tata Electronics in May 2026, is a leading supplier of which equipment for chip-making?
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Correct answer: C — High-precision lithography equipment
PIB describes ASML as a Dutch multinational and one of the leading suppliers of high-precision lithography equipment.
The Tata Electronics–ASML agreement of May 2026 supports India's first front-end semiconductor fab at:
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Correct answer: D — Dholera, Gujarat
The agreement supports the semiconductor fab at Dholera, Gujarat – India's first front-end fab.
As per the Environment Ministry (May 2026), the estimated lion population in the Greater Gir Landscape in 2025 was:
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Correct answer: D — 891
The lion population in the Greater Gir Landscape rose to an estimated 891 in 2025, a 32% increase over 2020.
The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) works for the conservation of how many big cat species?
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Correct answer: C — Seven
IBCA covers seven big cats: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar and puma.
Consider the following statements about the Asiatic lion: 1. Project Lion was launched by the Government of India in 2020. 2. The Asiatic lion is listed in Appendix II of CITES. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Asiatic lion is in Appendix I of CITES (and Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972), not Appendix II.
Which project, approved by the CCEA in May 2026, will be Indian Railways' first semi high-speed project?
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Correct answer: A — Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera
The ₹20,667-crore Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line will be Indian Railways' first semi high-speed project.
The Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera semi high-speed project will add about how many km to the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: B — 134 km
The project in Ahmedabad district will increase the network by about 134 km.
The Somnath Amrut Mahotsav held on 11 May 2026 marked how many years since the consecration of the restored Somnath Temple?
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Correct answer: B — 75 years
The Mahotsav marked 75 years since the restored temple was consecrated in 1951; 1,000 years refers to Mahmud of Ghazni's first attack in 1026 AD.
In 1951 the restored Somnath Temple was formally opened to devotees in the presence of which dignitary?
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Correct answer: D — President Dr Rajendra Prasad
PIB notes that in 1951 the restored temple was opened to devotees in the presence of the then President Dr Rajendra Prasad; Sardar Patel had taken up the restoration after Independence.
Consider the following statements about the Somnath Temple: 1. Mahmud of Ghazni first attacked and destroyed the temple in 1026 AD. 2. After Aurangzeb's desecration, a new temple was established by Ahilyabai Holkar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as recalled by the PM at the Somnath Swabhiman Parv (PIB, 11 January 2026).
Where was the second India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit (IALFS 2.0) held on 8 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — GIFT City, Gandhinagar
IALFS 2.0 was held at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, organised by MoCA with IFSCA and FICCI.
The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects (PIAO) Act, 2025, cited at IALFS 2.0, aligns India's legal framework with which international convention?
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Correct answer: C — Cape Town Convention
The PIAO Act, 2025 aligns India's legal framework with the Cape Town Convention on interests in aircraft objects.
What is the outlay of the Credit Line Guarantee Scheme for airlines approved by the Union Cabinet, as mentioned at IALFS 2.0 in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹5,000 crore
Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the Cabinet approved a Credit Line Guarantee Scheme with an outlay of ₹5,000 crore to ease airlines' liquidity pressures.
The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), whose Phase 1 is targeted for July 2026, is being built at:
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Correct answer: A — Lothal, Gujarat
The NMHC is under construction at Lothal, Gujarat.
With how many countries has India signed MoUs for collaboration on the National Maritime Heritage Complex, as of May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 10
India has signed 10 MoUs with as many countries, and 4 more (Italy, France, Myanmar, Cambodia) are likely to sign.
The Crystal Matrix facility at Dholera, approved in May 2026, will be India's first commercial Mini/Micro-LED display facility based on which material?
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Correct answer: A — Gallium Nitride (GaN)
The facility is the country's first commercial Mini/Micro-LED display facility based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology.
With the two approvals of May 2026, how many projects have been approved under the India Semiconductor Mission?
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Correct answer: C — 12
The total number of approved ISM projects reached 12, with cumulative investments of around ₹1.64 lakh crore.
Which company will set up an OSAT facility for discrete semiconductors at Surat under the approvals of May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Suchi Semicon Private Limited
Suchi Semicon Private Limited will set up the OSAT facility at Surat; Crystal Matrix's GaN facility is at Dholera.
Which two entities will jointly implement the Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar approved in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited
The project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with a combined investment of ₹1,570 crore.
The Vadinar Ship Repair Facility will enable repair in India of vessels up to what length?
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Correct answer: C — 300 m
India currently lacks adequate capacity for vessels exceeding 230 m; Vadinar will enable repair of vessels up to 300 m.
India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system was launched in May 2026 at which toll plaza?
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Correct answer: A — Chorayasi Toll Plaza, NH-48, Gujarat
MLFF was launched at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.
Which combination of technologies does the MLFF tolling system launched in Gujarat in May 2026 use?
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Correct answer: B — Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag
MLFF uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) along with FASTag-based electronic toll collection.
Under the MLFF system, a user issued an Electronic Notice for non-payment must pay the normal fee within what period to avoid being charged twice the normal rate?
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Correct answer: C — 72 hours
The normal user fee must be paid within 72 hours of the E-Notice; after that, twice the normal rate is charged.
The Gandhinagar educational campus highlighted under SBM-Urban 2.0 in April 2026 runs biogas plants with what combined capacity?
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Correct answer: D — 90 cubic metres per day
The campus operates two biogas plants with a combined capacity of 90 cubic metres per day; 222 is the number of cows and 500+ the daily meals.
How many municipal corporations went to the polls in Gujarat's local body elections on 26 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 15
Polling was held for 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats and 260 taluka panchayats.
In the Gujarat local body elections of April 2026, which party won the Narmada district panchayat?
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Correct answer: D — Aam Aadmi Party
The BJP won 33 of 34 district panchayats; the AAP won the Narmada district panchayat.
Consider the following statements about Gujarat's local body elections of April 2026: 1. Polling was held on 26 April and counting on 28 April. 2. Union Home Minister Amit Shah voted in the Surat Municipal Corporation election. 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: Amit Shah voted in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation election.
The GST refund fraud of about ₹1,825 crore, whose alleged mastermind was arrested in April 2026, was investigated by which agency?
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Correct answer: B — DGGI Ahmedabad Zonal Unit
The arrest was made by the Ahmedabad Zonal Unit of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI).
In the ₹1,825 crore GST refund fraud, the fake input tax credit was accumulated in entities projected as exporters, particularly from which Special Economic Zone?
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Correct answer: A — Kandla SEZ
Investigators said the ineligible ITC was accumulated in firms projected as exporters, particularly from Kandla SEZ.
India's first water-neutral coaching depot, announced by the Railways in April 2026, is located in:
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Correct answer: D — Ahmedabad
The Kankaria Coaching Depot is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The wastewater treatment at the Kankaria Coaching Depot is based on 'phytoremediation'. This refers to:
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Correct answer: A — Use of plants to remove impurities from water
Phytoremediation is a natural process where plants are used to purify water; the depot uses a wetland-based system.
The SEZ notified in April 2026 for India's first chip fabrication plant, by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing, is located at:
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Correct answer: B — Dholera
The SEZ is at Dholera, Gujarat; Sanand hosts Micron's ATMP SEZ and Dharwad the Aequs SEZ.
The amendment to the SEZ Rules, 2006 notified on 3 June 2025 for semiconductor and electronics SEZs reduced the minimum land requirement:
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Correct answer: D — From 50 hectares to 10 hectares
The minimum land requirement was reduced from 50 hectares to 10 hectares.
Consider the following statements about the Dholera SEZ notified in April 2026: 1. It will be spread over 66.166 hectares. 2. It is expected to provide employment to 21,000 persons. 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 Commerce Ministry.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University on 14 April 2026. Where is the university located?
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Correct answer: D — Gandhinagar
PIB states the convocation was held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Consider the following statements about President Murmu's address at the Rashtriya Raksha University convocation: 1. The President cited digital arrest, cyber crime and phishing attacks as major present-day threats. 2. The President said strategic studies should remain confined to the principles of war and peace. 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: she said strategic studies are no longer confined to war and peace and now include defence manufacturing, emerging technologies and supply chains.
Who addressed the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Rajkot on 13 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — President Droupadi Murmu
The Health Ministry states President Droupadi Murmu addressed the first convocation, with MoS Anupriya Patel present.
At the AIIMS Rajkot convocation, the President highlighted which genetic disorder as a region-specific health challenge?
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Correct answer: C — Sickle cell anaemia
The President cited genetic disorders such as sickle cell anaemia, along with maternal and child health.
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.
How much cargo did India's Major Ports handle in 2025-26, as reported by the Ports Ministry on 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 915.17 million tonnes
The ministry said Major Ports handled 915.17 MT, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT.
Which Major Port was the top performer by cargo volume in 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C — Deendayal Port Authority
Deendayal Port Authority handled 160.11 MT, ahead of Paradip (156.45 MT) and JNPA (102.01 MT).
Which Major Port recorded the highest growth rate in cargo handling in 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — Mormugao Port Authority
Mormugao Port Authority grew 15.91%, followed by Kolkata Dock System (14.28%) and JNPA (10.74%).
Where did BRO's Project Chetak celebrate its 47th Raising Day on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bikaner
The Ministry of Defence said the 47th Raising Day was celebrated at Bikaner, Rajasthan.
In which year was BRO's Project Chetak raised?
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Correct answer: B — 1980
The release says the project was raised on this day (4 April) in 1980.
BRO's Project Chetak develops and maintains infrastructure in which of the following areas?
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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan, Punjab and northern Gujarat
The Ministry of Defence said the project serves Rajasthan, Punjab and northern parts of Gujarat in the western sector.
What is the cost of the optical fibre cable backbone project approved for Western Railway's Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹398.36 crore
The Railway Ministry put the project cost at ₹398.36 crore; ₹2,800 crore is the Western Railway sub-umbrella.
The ₹398.36 crore optical fibre backbone sanctioned on 4 April 2026 covers which two divisions of Western Railway?
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Correct answer: D — Ahmedabad and Ratlam
The project covers 1,456 route km in Ahmedabad division and 473 route km in Ratlam division.
What is the estimated cost of the Road Over Bridge at LC-235 approved for Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla?
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Correct answer: B — ₹132.51 crore
The Ports Ministry put the project cost at ₹132.51 crore.
Which agency is constructing the Road Over Bridge at LC-235 at Deendayal Port on a deposit basis?
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Correct answer: C — Western Railway
The ministry said the construction is being undertaken by Western Railway on a deposit basis.