Haryana Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Who chaired the 19th meeting of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas held on 27 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rajesh Verma
PIB (MoEFCC): the 19th meeting of CAQM, chaired by Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson, was held on 27.11.2024.
As reviewed at CAQM's 27 November 2024 meeting, on which date was GRAP Stage IV invoked in Delhi-NCR in 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 18 November 2024
PIB (MoEFCC): the Commission reviewed actions since the invocation of GRAP Stage III on 15.11.2024 and Stage IV on 18.11.2024.
What new feature was added to the National Gopal Ratna Awards from 2024?
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Correct answer: D — A special award for North Eastern Region States in all three categories
PIB (DAHD): from this year the Department incorporated a special award for NER States in all three categories of the National Gopal Ratna Awards.
What is the cash prize for the first rank under the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5 lakh
PIB (DAHD): the award carries ₹5 lakh for 1st rank, ₹3 lakh for 2nd, ₹2 lakh for 3rd and ₹2 lakh for the NER special award.
Panipat, where Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh met the industry on 18 November 2024, is recognised as a Town of Export Excellence for which product?
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Correct answer: A — Woollen blankets
PIB (Textiles): Panipat has been recognised as a Town of Export Excellence under the Foreign Trade Policy for export of woollen blankets.
Operation Dronagiri, launched on 14 November 2024, is a pilot project under which policy?
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Correct answer: B — National Geospatial Policy 2022
PIB (S&T): Operation Dronagiri is a pilot project under the National Geospatial Policy 2022.
Which of the following states is NOT in the first phase of Operation Dronagiri?
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Correct answer: C — Kerala
PIB (S&T): the first phase covers Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Kerala is not included.
ICAR-NRC Equine was designated a WOAH Reference Laboratory (announced November 2024) for which disease?
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Correct answer: A — Equine Piroplasmosis
PIB (DAHD): ICAR-NRC Equine has been designated a WOAH Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis, a blood-borne disease.
ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, which earned WOAH Reference Laboratory status in November 2024, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Hisar, Haryana
PIB (DAHD): ICAR-NRC Equine is in Hisar, Haryana.
The official designation of ICAR-NRC Equine as a WOAH Reference Laboratory will be formally announced at:
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Correct answer: B — The 92nd WOAH General Session, May 2025
PIB (DAHD): it will be formally announced at the 92nd WOAH General Session and World Assembly of Delegates in May 2025.
Under the amended rules (November 2024), what is the environmental compensation per stubble-burning incident for a farmer with less than two acres?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land under two acres the EC was revised from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 per incident.
For a farmer with more than five acres, the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024) is:
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Correct answer: D — ₹30,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land over five acres the EC was revised from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 per incident.
Consider the following about the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024): 1. The amendment rules were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. For farmers with two acres or more but less than five acres, the rate is ₹10,000 per incident. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: MoEFCC notified the Amendment Rules on 6 November 2024 (G.S.R. 690(E)); the 2-to-under-5-acre rate went from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000. Both are correct.
How much in XV Finance Commission untied grants did Haryana's rural local bodies receive (announced 5 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹194.87 crore
PIB (Panchayati Raj): Haryana's PRIs were given untied grants of ₹194.867 crore as the 1st instalment.
XV Finance Commission untied grants to rural local bodies can be used for location-specific needs under the subjects listed in:
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Correct answer: A — The Eleventh Schedule (29 subjects)
PIB (Panchayati Raj): untied grants are used for felt needs under the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, except salaries and establishment costs.
Since when has Stage II of the revised GRAP been in force in the entire NCR, as reported in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 22 October 2024
PIB (Environment/CAQM): Stage I has been in force since 15.10.2024 and Stage II since 22.10.2024 in the entire NCR.
The revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR is implemented by which body?
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Correct answer: B — Commission for Air Quality Management
PIB: the revised GRAP is implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas.
On average, how many mechanical road sweeping machines were deployed daily in Delhi alone under GRAP during 15–31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 81
PIB: in Delhi alone on an average 81 MRSMs were deployed daily (36 in Haryana and UP); around 600 water sprinklers and anti-smog guns each were also deployed.
Under which law was the State of Haryana formed on 1 November 1966?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966: s. 2(b) appointed day is 1 November 1966; s. 3 forms the State of Haryana from territories of the existing State of Punjab.
Besides Haryana, which new Union territory was formed on 1 November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966?
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Correct answer: D — Chandigarh
Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, s. 4: a new Union territory to be known as Chandigarh was formed on and from the appointed day.
On which date was the State of Chhattisgarh created?
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Correct answer: C — 1 November 2000
PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat, 2025): the State of Chhattisgarh was created on 1st November 2000; the PM greeted it on its Foundation Day on 1 Nov 2024.
What is the combined cost of the seven ESIC projects inaugurated or laid by the PM on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,641 crore
PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: 7 ESIC projects worth Rs. 1,641 crore benefitting about 55 lakh beneficiaries.
Which ESIC Hospital did the PM virtually inaugurate on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Indore
PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: the PM virtually inaugurated the ESIC Hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (300 beds, expandable to 500).
According to the Labour Minister on 29 October 2024, the ESIC network has expanded from 393 districts in 2014 to how many districts in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 674
PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: ESIC network has expanded from 393 districts in 2014 to 674 districts in 2024.
Which city won 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at Urban Mobility India 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Bhubaneswar wins the 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at the 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024.
Which city won 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System' at UMI 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Srinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Srinagar wins 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System'.
Which city was announced as the venue of the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition (2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Gurugram
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Manohar Lal announced Gurugram, Haryana, as the venue of the 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2025.
Where was the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2024 held?
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Correct answer: B — Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: the three-day 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024 was held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Where did Nayab Singh Saini take oath as Chief Minister of Haryana on 17 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Dussehra Ground, Panchkula
Lok Bhavan Haryana, 17 Oct 2024: Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the new Chief Minister of Haryana at Dusshera ground in Panchkula.
Who administered the oath of office to Nayab Singh Saini on 17 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Governor Bandaru Dattatraya
Lok Bhavan Haryana: Haryana Governor Sh Bandaru Dattatraya administered him the oath of office and secrecy.
From which assembly constituency was Nayab Singh Saini elected MLA before taking oath as Haryana CM on 17 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Ladwa
Lok Bhavan Haryana: elected as an MLA from the Ladwa assembly constituency. He had earlier represented Karnal as CM and Nariangarh as MLA (2014), and was MP from Kurukshetra.
Consider the following statements about the Haryana swearing-in of 17 October 2024: 1. Along with the Chief Minister, 11 Cabinet Ministers and 2 Ministers of State took oath. 2. The Haryana Gazette notified that the Chief Minister entered upon his duties with effect from 17 October 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct. Lok Bhavan Haryana: the Governor also administered the oath to 11 Cabinet Ministers and 2 Ministers of State. The Gazette notification of 17 Oct 2024 says he entered upon the duties of his office with effect from 17 October 2024.
Under which provision did the CAQM authorise district authorities on 12 October 2024 to prosecute officials for inaction on stubble burning?
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Correct answer: D — Section 14 of the CAQM Act, 2021
PIB (12 Oct 2024): the CAQM, in exercise of the powers vested under section 14 of the CAQM Act 2021, authorised the Deputy Commissioners/District Collectors/District Magistrates.
How many Central Teams did the CAQM deploy to Punjab and Haryana to check paddy stubble burning (October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — 26
PIB (12 Oct 2024): the CAQM deployed 26 Central Teams to Punjab and Haryana.
How many paddy residue burning events were reported from Punjab between 15 September and 9 October 2024, as per the CAQM?
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Correct answer: A — 267
PIB (12 Oct 2024): 267 and 187 paddy residue burning events were reported from Punjab and Haryana respectively during 15 September - 9 October 2024.
From which fund did the PM approve ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh per deceased for the Kaithal and Mehsana incidents on 12 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
PIB (12 Oct 2024): an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased; Rs. 50,000 for the injured.
How many seats did the BJP win in the Haryana Assembly election, as per ECI results declared on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 48
ECI party-wise results (Haryana, October 2024): Bharatiya Janata Party won 48 of 90 seats.
How many seats did the Indian National Congress win in the 2024 Haryana Assembly election, as per ECI?
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Correct answer: D — 37
ECI party-wise results (Haryana, October 2024): Indian National Congress won 37 seats.
How many seats did the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) win in the 2024 Haryana Assembly election, as per ECI?
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Correct answer: A — 2
ECI party-wise results (Haryana, October 2024): Indian National Lok Dal won 2 seats.
Consider the following statements about the 2024 Haryana Assembly election results (ECI): 1. Independent candidates won 3 seats. 2. Results were declared for all 90 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. ECI party-wise results (Haryana): Independents won 3; the total shows 90 won and 0 leading, i.e. all 90 seats declared.
In how many phases was polling held for the 90-member Haryana Assembly on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Single phase
ECI via PIB (5 Oct 2024): the single phase polling for 90 Assembly Constituencies in Haryana concluded largely peacefully.
According to the ECI, seizures worth how much were made in Haryana after the announcement of the 2024 Assembly elections?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 75.72 crore
ECI via PIB (5 Oct 2024): seizures worth Rs 75.72 crore were made in Haryana since the announcement of elections, against Rs 19.03 crore in 2019; Rs 31.5 crore was the cash component.
How many Central Observers did the ECI deploy for the Haryana Assembly election held on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 97
ECI via PIB (5 Oct 2024): 97 Central Observers were deployed by the Commission for on-the-field monitoring.