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Haryana Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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Rakhigarhi skeletal remains handed over by ASI to Anthropological Survey of India for scientific study
Q1

Human skeletal remains excavated at Rakhigarhi were handed over by the ASI to which institution, as announced on 22 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Anthropological Survey of India

The ASI handed the remains to the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), which will study them at its laboratory in Kolkata.

Q2 Advanced

In the 2025–26 field season at Rakhigarhi, ASI archaeologists uncovered eight burials at which location?

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Correct answer: D — Mound No. 7

Eight burials were found at Mound No. 7, an area previously identified as a cemetery.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Rakhigarhi, as described by the Culture Ministry on 22 June 2026: 1. Rakhigarhi, spread across about 550 hectares in Haryana, is the largest known settlement of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization. 2. The excavations reveal habitation only from the Late Harappan period. 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: excavations show continuous habitation from the Early Harappan to the Mature Harappan periods.

Centre approves procurement of pulses and oilseeds under PSS in UP, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Haryana
Q4 Advanced

Which State emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the PSS procurement approvals for pulses and oilseeds on 18 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is the biggest beneficiary, with moong, urad and groundnut approvals worth over ₹1,490 crore at MSP.

Q5 Advanced

Under the June 2026 PSS approvals, how much moong procurement was approved for Gujarat for the Summer 2026 season?

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Correct answer: B — 18,250 MT

18,250 MT of moong was approved for Gujarat, with an MSP value of over ₹160 crore.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PSS approvals of 18 June 2026: 1. Tamil Nadu's moong procurement limit for RMS 2025-26 was raised from 885 MT to 990 MT. 2. Haryana received approval for procurement of 2,115 MT of moong. 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 of Agriculture release.

KVIC's Khadi Rozgar Utsav at Siwani, Haryana: 3,645 machines and toolkits distributed to artisans
Q7 Advanced

In which district of Haryana was KVIC's 'Khadi Rozgar Utsav' held at Siwani on 17 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Bhiwani

The event was held at the New Grain Market complex in Siwani, Bhiwani district, Haryana.

Q8 Advanced

At the Khadi Rozgar Utsav in Siwani, the 3,645 machines and toolkits were distributed under which scheme?

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Correct answer: B — Village Industry Development Scheme (GVY)

The machines and toolkits were distributed to 972 artisans under the Village Industry Development Scheme (GVY).

NCR Planning Board's 42nd meeting retains NCR extent, proposes four 'Namo Cities' under Regional Plan-2041
Q9 Advanced

Under the NCR Regional Plan-2041, how many semi-greenfield 'Namo Cities' are proposed, as per the NCRPB's 42nd meeting (June 2026)?

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Correct answer: D — Four

Four semi-greenfield cities described as Namo Cities are proposed under Regional Plan-2041.

Q10

Who chaired the 42nd meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board on 16 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Manohar Lal

The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, who is Chairman of the NCRPB.

Q11 Advanced

What is the area of the National Capital Region, as stated by MoHUA in June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 55,083 sq km

The NCR spans 55,083 sq km across the NCT of Delhi and 27 districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Capital Region (NCR) as described at the NCRPB's 42nd meeting: 1. The NCR includes the NCT of Delhi and 27 districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. 2. The NCR contributes about 8% of India's GDP. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the MoHUA release.

Om Birla inaugurates 2nd CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference in Chandigarh
Q13

Who inaugurated the 2nd CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the conference at the Haryana Legislative Assembly Chamber in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference held in Chandigarh in June 2026: 1. The member legislatures of CPA Zone-II are Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi. 2. The conference was hosted by the Punjab Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct as per the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Statement 2 is wrong: the conference was hosted by the Haryana Legislative Assembly.

Q15 Advanced

The theme of the CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference inaugurated in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026 was related to:

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Correct answer: A — The role of an aware society and people's representatives in realising Viksit Bharat–2047

The theme was 'Role of an Aware Society and Representatives of the People in Facing Future Challenges and Realizing the Goal of Viksit Bharat–2047'.

CSIR-CRRI signs MoA with Haryana to implement CAQM framework on urban road dust
Q16

The Haryana urban road dust project under the CSIR-CRRI MoA of 8 June 2026 will be implemented jointly by CSIR-CRRI and:

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Correct answer: C — School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

The project will be implemented jointly by CSIR-CRRI and SPA New Delhi with the Haryana Government under CAQM guidance.

Haryana to develop 2,000-acre natural farming cluster in Kurukshetra under 'Smart Agriculture'
Q17

On 7 June 2026, Haryana announced a 2,000-acre natural farming cluster under the 'Smart Agriculture' initiative in which district?

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Correct answer: B — Kurukshetra

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the 2,000-acre cluster in Kurukshetra district with Haryana Agricultural University.

Q18 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Haryana's natural farming announcements of 7 June 2026: 1. About 800 acres of Agriculture Department land will be leased only to farmers taking up natural and organic farming for at least 10 years. 2. Morni block will be developed as a model natural and organic farming block. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2

Both are reported by The Tribune and The Times of India from the Kurukshetra programme.

Cabinet approves ₹9,585 crore NCRPB scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR
Q19

The scheme approved by the Cabinet on 3 June 2026 to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR has a total outlay of:

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Correct answer: A — ₹9,585 crore

The total outlay is ₹9,585 crore, including ₹5,041 crore from the Centre and about ₹1,601 crore in State tax concessions.

Q20 Advanced

Under the Delhi-NCR vehicle replacement scheme approved in June 2026, trucks and buses complying with which emission norms are targeted for replacement?

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Correct answer: C — BS-IV or earlier

The scheme incentivises replacing trucks and buses that comply with BS-IV or earlier norms with BS-VI or stricter vehicles, or EVs.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB), which funds the June 2026 vehicle replacement scheme: 1. It was constituted under an Act of Parliament of 1985, enacted with the concurrence of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. 2. The National Capital Region covers more districts of Uttar Pradesh than of Haryana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct per NCRPB. Statement 2 is wrong: the NCR covers 14 districts of Haryana, 8 of Uttar Pradesh and 2 of Rajasthan besides the NCT of Delhi.

Indian Railways approves first indigenous hydrogen train on Jind–Sonipat section
Q22

India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell trainset, approved in May 2026, will run on which section?

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Correct answer: D — Jind–Sonipat

Indian Railways approved the 10-car hydrogen trainset for the dedicated Jind–Sonipat section of Northern Railway in Haryana.

Q23 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's first hydrogen trainset (May 2026): 1. It will operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph. 2. It will run on a section of Western Railway. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The trainset will run at up to 75 kmph on the Jind–Sonipat section of Northern Railway, not Western Railway.

CAQM approves EV-only registration of L5 three-wheelers in Delhi-NCR and no fuel without PUCC from 1 October 2026
Q24 Advanced

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).

Q25 Advanced

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.

Q26 Advanced

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.

ECI orders SIR Phase III of electoral rolls in 16 States and 3 UTs covering 36.73 crore electors
Q27 Advanced

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.

Q28 Advanced

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.

Q29 Advanced

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.

Nadda opens 10th National Summit on health best practices in Haryana; RBSK 2.0 guidelines released
Q30

Which state hosted the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India's Health Future, inaugurated on 30 April 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Haryana

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda thanked the Government of Haryana for hosting the summit, inaugurated in the presence of CM Nayab Singh Saini.

Q31 Advanced

The '4Ds' approach of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), broadened under RBSK 2.0, refers to which of the following?

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Correct answer: A — Defects at Birth, Diseases, Deficiencies and Developmental Delays

The 4Ds are Defects at Birth, Diseases, Deficiencies and Developmental Delays; RBSK 2.0 adds NCDs, mental health and behavioural concerns.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about guidelines released at the 10th National Summit on health best practices: 1. RBSK 2.0 covers children from birth to 18 years and introduces digital health cards. 2. The guidance on diabetes mellitus in children provides free lifelong insulin therapy at public health facilities. 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 Health Ministry's releases on RBSK 2.0 and the childhood diabetes guidance document.

TDB backs Gurugram's Casey Aviation for hybrid 'Jump Take-Off' propulsion under India–UK R&D programme
Q33

What is the name of the Casey Aviation project supported by the Technology Development Board in April 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO)

The project is titled 'Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO)'.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements about TDB's support to Casey Aviation: 1. The grant was sanctioned under the India–UK Collaborative R&D Programme for Industrial Sustainability. 2. The UK partner in the project is Rolls-Royce plc. 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: the UK partner is ARC Aerosystems Ltd.

CAQM imposes ₹61.85 crore compensation on six thermal plants for missing biomass co-firing norms
Q35

Under the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023, coal-based thermal plants must use what blend of biomass pellets or briquettes with coal?

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Correct answer: B — 5%

The Rules mandate a 5% blend of biomass pellets or briquettes with coal, with a minimum threshold of 3% prescribed for FY 2024-25.

Q36 Advanced

Which thermal power plant faced the largest Environmental Compensation (about ₹33.02 crore) in CAQM's April 2026 action on biomass co-firing?

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Correct answer: C — Talwandi Sabo Power Limited, Mansa

CAQM listed about ₹33.02 crore on Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (Mansa, Punjab), the highest of the six; Harduaganj had the lowest at about ₹2.74 crore.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements about CAQM's action of April 2026: 1. It covers thermal power plants located within 500 km of Delhi. 2. The minimum co-firing threshold prescribed for FY 2024-25 was 5%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong: the six plants are within 300 km of Delhi, and the minimum threshold for FY 2024-25 was 3% (5% is the mandated blend).

Vice President addresses 8th convocation of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University, Murthal
Q38

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, whose 8th convocation the Vice President addressed on 6 April 2026, is located at:

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Correct answer: D — Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana

The Vice President's Secretariat said the university is at Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana.

Q39 Advanced

At the 8th convocation of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, roughly what share of gold medal winners were women, as noted by the Vice President?

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Correct answer: C — Nearly 64%

The Vice President noted that nearly 64% of gold medal winners were women; about 50% is the women's share of all graduating students.

CAQM Enforcement Task Force reviews NCR inspections at 128th meeting
Q40

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.

Q41 Advanced

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.

Rashtriya Gokul Mission in Haryana: ₹113.60 crore released, indigenous cattle up 16.94%
Q42

How much central assistance has been released to Haryana under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, as stated in Parliament on 1 April 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹113.60 crore

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying said central assistance of ₹113.60 crore has been released to Haryana.

Q43 Advanced

Where has the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying set up an IVF lab in Haryana for genetic upgradation of indigenous breeds?

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Correct answer: B — Hisar

The reply says one IVF lab has been established at Hisar, including for the Hariana breed of cattle.

ICAR's IVRI and IARI make maiden entry in QS Subject Rankings 2026
Q44 Advanced

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.

Q45 Advanced

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.

Haryana CM hands over housing keys to 2,709 beneficiaries in Gurugram
Q46

On 22 March 2026, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini handed over housing keys to 2,709 beneficiaries in which district?

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Correct answer: C — Gurugram

The keys were handed over at the Viksit Badshahpur Maharally in Kakrola village, Gurugram.

Q47 Advanced

At the Gurugram event of 22 March 2026, the Haryana CM said urban plots would be allotted under which state scheme?

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Correct answer: D — Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana

He said more than 15,000 plots would be allotted under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana, and over 23,000 houses built under PMAY (Rural).

Reform-linked JJM 2.0 MoUs signed with Gujarat, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Goa
Q48

Which of the following states was NOT among those that signed reform-linked JJM 2.0 MoUs on 20 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Rajasthan

The MoUs were signed with Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa; Rajasthan was not among them.

Q49 Advanced

On which date did the Union Cabinet approve Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0?

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Correct answer: B — 10 March 2026

The Union Cabinet approved JJM 2.0 on 10 March 2026; state MoUs followed on 20 March and guidelines were released on 22 March.

Centre raises commission for Arthiyas and cooperative societies in wheat and paddy procurement from RMS 2026-27
Q50 Advanced

From RMS 2026-27, the commission payable to Arthiyas for wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana has been raised to:

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Correct answer: A — ₹50.75 per quintal

The Arthiya commission on wheat in Punjab and Haryana rises from ₹46.00 to ₹50.75 per quintal; ₹45.67 is for wheat in Rajasthan and ₹50.61 for paddy.

Q51 Advanced

Under the revised procurement commission structure from RMS 2026-27, procurement carried out at modern silos will earn:

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Correct answer: B — 50% of the mandi rate

For procurement at modern silos, the commission payable will be 50% of the rate applicable in mandis.

CCEA approves ₹3,630.77-crore revised cost for 31.42-km Jewar Airport link to Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
Q52

What is the length of the greenfield corridor linking Jewar International Airport with the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway spur, whose revised cost was approved on 10 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 31.42 km

The corridor is 31.42 km long, of which about 11 km will be elevated; 80.45 km is the NH-752D project approved the same day.

Q53 Advanced

On which mode will the Jewar Airport greenfield connectivity project be built?

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Correct answer: B — Hybrid Annuity Mode

The CCEA approved the project on Hybrid Annuity Mode in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Haryana presents ₹2.23 lakh crore budget for 2026-27
Q54

What is the total outlay of Haryana's budget for 2026-27, presented on 2 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — About ₹2.23 lakh crore

The 2026-27 budget outlay is ₹2,23,658.17 crore, about ₹2.23 lakh crore.

Q55 Advanced

Haryana's 2026-27 budget proposed a new 'Haryana Agri DISCOM'. What will it serve?

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Correct answer: A — All agricultural feeders and farm consumers

The Haryana Agri DISCOM, the state's third distribution company, will serve all 5,084 agricultural feeders and 7.12 lakh agricultural consumers.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Haryana's budget 2026-27: 1. The fiscal deficit is estimated at 2.65% of the state's GDP. 2. Under the FRBM Act, 2003, a state's fiscal deficit should stay below 3% of its GDP, as cited in the budget speech. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The speech puts the fiscal deficit at ₹40,293.17 crore (2.65% of GDP) and cites the FRBM Act, 2003 ceiling of 3%.

ANVESH-2026 conference on healthy foods concludes at NIFTEM Kundli
Q57

At which institute did the International Conference ANVESH-2026 on healthy foods conclude on 28 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — NIFTEM Kundli

ANVESH-2026 concluded at NIFTEM, Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana.

CAQM sets stricter 50 mg/Nm³ particulate emission limit for industries across Delhi-NCR
Q58

CAQM's Statutory Direction No. 98 of 21 February 2026 set what uniform particulate matter emission limit for identified industries in Delhi-NCR?

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Correct answer: B — 50 mg/Nm³

The direction set a uniform PM emission standard of 50 mg/Nm³ for the targeted industries across Delhi-NCR.

Q59 Advanced

From which date does CAQM's 50 mg/Nm³ particulate emission limit apply to large and medium industries in Delhi-NCR?

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Correct answer: B — 1 August 2026

Large and medium industries must comply from 1 August 2026; the remaining industries from 1 October 2026.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): 1. It is a statutory body under an Act of Parliament passed in 2021. 2. It was set up under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 as a sub-committee of CPCB. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. CAQM is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021 (Act No. 29 of 2021), not as a CPCB sub-committee.

CAQM issues Direction No. 97 to curb construction and demolition dust in Delhi-NCR
Q61 Advanced

CAQM's Statutory Direction No. 97 of 20 February 2026 takes note of the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025. From when do these Rules come into force?

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Correct answer: B — 1 April 2026

The Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025 come into force from 1 April 2026.

CAQM issues Statutory Direction to Punjab, Haryana and UP to eliminate wheat stubble burning in 2026
Q62 Advanced

As cited by CAQM on 16 February 2026, which state recorded the most fire events during the 2025 wheat harvesting season (1 April–31 May)?

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Correct answer: D — Punjab

Punjab recorded 10,207 fire events, against 1,832 in Haryana and 259 in the NCR districts of Uttar Pradesh.

CCEA approves three rail multitracking projects worth ₹18,509 crore: Kasara–Manmad, Delhi–Ambala and Ballari–Hosapete
Q63 Advanced

Which of the following rail sections was NOT among the three multitracking projects approved by the CCEA in February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Sainthia–Pakur

The three projects were Kasara–Manmad, Delhi–Ambala and Ballari–Hosapete 3rd and 4th lines.

Q64

By about how many kilometres will the three multitracking projects approved on 13 February 2026 increase the Indian Railways network?

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Correct answer: C — 389 km

The three projects will add about 389 km across 12 districts.

Centre releases over ₹3,324 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants to panchayats in five states
Q65 Advanced

Which state received the largest share of the ₹3,324 crore XV FC untied grants released on 12 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh received ₹1,559.40 crore for all 75 district panchayats, 826 block panchayats and 57,694 gram panchayats.

Q66 Advanced

Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants to panchayats can be used for local needs under the subjects listed in which Schedule of the Constitution?

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Correct answer: A — Eleventh Schedule

Untied grants are used under the 29 subjects of the Eleventh Schedule, except salaries and establishment costs. The Twelfth Schedule lists municipal subjects.

CAQM issues technical and operational norms for mechanized road sweeping machines in NCR
Q67

Under CAQM's norms of 11 February 2026, large-size Mechanized Road Sweeping Machines are prescribed for roads with a Right of Way of:

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Correct answer: A — More than 15 m

Large MRSMs (hopper over 4 m³, width over 3 m) are for roads with RoW above 15 m.

Q68 Advanced

What hopper capacity does CAQM prescribe for medium-size Mechanized Road Sweeping Machines?

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Correct answer: B — Between 1 m³ and 4 m³

Medium MRSMs have hopper capacity of 1–4 m³ and operating width of 1.5–3 m, for roads with RoW of 10–15 m.

Q69 Advanced

Consider the following about the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021: 1. It is deemed to have come into force on 13 April 2021. 2. 'Adjoining areas' under the Act means areas in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh adjoining Delhi and the NCR. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Act 29 of 2021 received assent on 12 August 2021, is deemed in force from 13 April 2021, and defines adjoining areas as parts of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.