India Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Under its MoU with the Labour Ministry, Porter aims to generate how many logistics and driving opportunities by 2030?
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Correct answer: D — Over 30 lakh
Porter targets the creation of over 30 lakh opportunities by 2030.
According to the Labour Minister in April 2026, roughly how many establishments are registered on the National Career Service portal?
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Correct answer: C — 59 lakh
Nearly 59 lakh establishments have registered on NCS; 7 lakh is the number of active vacancies.
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.
ANRF's AI-based platform 'SARAL AI' will produce simplified research content in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: B — 18
SARAL AI will produce content including podcasts and short videos in 18 Indian languages.
In the context of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, what does 'MAHA' stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Mission for Advancement in High Impact Areas
ANRF's MAHA programmes are 'Mission for Advancement in High Impact Areas'.
What was India's medal haul at the Bangkok 2026 World Archery Para Series?
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Correct answer: A — 13 medals: 7 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
India won 13 medals — 7 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze — to top the table.
Which country finished second on the medal table at the Bangkok 2026 World Archery Para Series?
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Correct answer: C — Indonesia
Indonesia was second with 6 medals, followed by host Thailand with 5.
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle died on 12 April 2026 at which hospital?
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Correct answer: B — Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
Asha Bhosle died at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, aged 92.
Consider the following statements about Asha Bhosle: 1. She was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. 2. She was cremated with full State honours at Shivaji Park on 12 April 2026, the day she died. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct (Lok Sabha Speaker's condolence message). Statement 2 is wrong: she died on 12 April and was cremated at Shivaji Park on 13 April 2026.
Asha Bhosle was the younger sister of which singer, who died in 2022?
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Correct answer: D — Lata Mangeshkar
Asha Bhosle was the younger sister of Lata Mangeshkar, who died in 2022.
Asha Bhosle was nominated twice for which international music award?
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Correct answer: C — Grammy Award
Asha Bhosle was a two-time Grammy nominee.
How many railway projects were sanctioned by Indian Railways in FY 2025–26, as per the Ministry of Railways?
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Correct answer: B — 100
100 projects worth ₹1.53 lakh crore covering over 6,000 km were sanctioned in FY 2025–26.
The Rowghat–Jagdalpur railway line, highlighted as a tribal-area connectivity project among FY 2025–26 sanctions, is in which State?
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Correct answer: C — Chhattisgarh
The Rowghat–Jagdalpur line is in Chhattisgarh.
Consider the following statements about railway project sanctions: 1. In FY 2024–25, 64 projects worth ₹72,869 crore were sanctioned. 2. Among States, Bihar received the highest number of projects sanctioned in FY 2025–26. 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: Maharashtra had the most projects (17), followed by Bihar (11).
Which department issued the D.O. letter of 9 January 2026 asking States to align their crop bonus policies to promote pulses, oilseeds and millets?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Expenditure
The letter was issued by the Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
Consider the following statements about the Department of Expenditure's January 2026 letter to States: 1. It was a binding directive requiring States to withdraw bonuses on wheat and paddy. 2. It asked States to align their bonus policies to promote pulses, oilseeds and millets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the Ministry said the letter was an advisory and not a directive. Statement 2 is correct.
NECTAR, which co-organised the April 2026 conference on transforming tribal lives through science and technology, stands for:
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Correct answer: A — North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach
NECTAR is the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach; it co-organised the conference with DST and ITITI Doon Sanskriti School.
At the April 2026 tribal conference, the Vice President cited which guiding principle of Viksit Bharat @ 2047?
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Correct answer: D — Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi
The Vice President said the guiding principle is 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi'.
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 agricultural roadmap released by Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Raisen on 12 April 2026 covers which four districts?
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Correct answer: B — Sehore, Raisen, Vidisha, Dewas
The roadmap covers Sehore, Raisen, Vidisha and Dewas.
Consider the following statements made at the Advanced Agriculture Festival, Raisen, on 12 April 2026: 1. Seed villages will be established in every block. 2. The roadmap was released on the opening day of the festival. 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 roadmap was released on the second day of the festival.
Around how many schools in Odisha will be developed as model institutions under the PM SHRI scheme, as announced on 12 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 800
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said around 800 schools will be developed as model institutions under PM SHRI.
Odisha's plan to set up Adarsh Primary Schools in every panchayat, mentioned by the Chief Minister in April 2026, is named after:
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Correct answer: A — Godabarish Mishra
The Chief Minister said efforts are under way to set up Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary Schools in every panchayat.
The Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign, whose 69th edition was held on 12 April 2026, began in:
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Correct answer: D — December 2024
The campaign started in December 2024 and has reached 28 lakh people.
Through the Fit India App, citizens participating in cycling can earn:
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Correct answer: C — Carbon credits redeemable for products
The Fit India App lets citizens earn carbon credits by cycling, which can be redeemed to buy products.
The nationwide Nari Shakti Youth Parliament held on 12 April 2026 was organised through which platform?
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Correct answer: B — MY Bharat
It was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform.
The Nari Shakti Youth Parliament of 12 April 2026 was held simultaneously across how many zones?
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Correct answer: C — 17
It was held across 17 zones with over 7,000 young women.
In April 2026, an Indian-born female cheetah gave birth to four cubs in the wild at which national park?
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Correct answer: C — Kuno National Park
The cubs were born in the wild at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
The Indian-born female cheetah KGP12, which gave birth in the wild in April 2026, is a cub of which cheetah?
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Correct answer: D — Gamini
KGP12 is the second cub of Gamini's first litter.
Consider the following statements about the April 2026 cheetah births at Kuno: 1. It is the first recorded birth in the wild since cheetah reintroduction in India began in 2022. 2. The mother was brought to India from Namibia. 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 mother, KGP12, is an Indian-born cheetah.
The 200th birth anniversary commemoration that began on 11 April 2026 honours which social reformer?
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Correct answer: A — Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
The commemoration marks the 200th birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (1827–1890).
Where were floral tributes to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule offered for the first time within Parliament premises on 11 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Prerna Sthal
For the first time, floral tributes were offered at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House Complex.
Consider the following statements about the Phule 200th birth anniversary commemoration: 1. It is guided by a High-Level Committee chaired by the Prime Minister. 2. It was approved by a National Implementation Committee chaired by the Union Home Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: a 126-member High-Level Committee chaired by the PM guides it, and the NIC chaired by the Home Minister approved it on 6 April 2026.
Which organisation is the nodal agency for the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule 200th birth anniversary commemorative initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Dr. Ambedkar Foundation
The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, is the nodal agency, with activities anchored at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre.
According to the Fisheries Minister at the Seafood Exporters Meet 2026, India's seafood exports this year are approximately:
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Correct answer: D — ₹68,000 crore
Exports grew from ₹62,000 crore last year to about ₹68,000 crore this year.
Consider the following statements about India's seafood exports as stated at the Seafood Exporters Meet 2026: 1. Growth was driven largely by strong performance in non-US markets. 2. The net increase over last year was about ₹6,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Which India-flagged LPG vessel, carrying about 20,400 MT of LPG, safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz as reported on 11 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Jag Vikram
The India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, carrying about 20,400 MT of LPG, safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
As part of LPG demand rationalisation during the West Asia situation, the urban LPG booking interval was increased:
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Correct answer: B — From 21 to 25 days
The booking interval was increased from 21 to 25 days in urban areas and up to 45 days in rural areas.
Under which instruments are State Governments empowered to act against hoarding and black marketing of petroleum products, as cited in the 11 April 2026 update?
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Correct answer: C — Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and LPG Control Order, 2000
States are empowered under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and the LPG Control Order, 2000.
The Smritika War Memorial, where a Laser, Light and Sound Show was inaugurated on 11 April 2026, is located in:
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Correct answer: B — Lucknow Cantonment
Smritika War Memorial is in Lucknow Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh.
Which Indian Army command's role is prominently featured in the Smritika War Memorial show in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: C — Central Command
The show prominently features the Central Command's pivotal role in various operations.
Consider the following statements about the Smritika War Memorial show: 1. It highlights Param Vir Chakra awardees from the Awadh region. 2. It is presented only in English. 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 roughly 30-minute show is in Hindi.
The venue of the IAF Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave held on 10–11 April 2026 was:
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Correct answer: A — Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur
The conclave was held at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur.
Who presided over the IAF Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave 2026 as AOC-in-C, Maintenance Command?
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Correct answer: B — Air Marshal Yalla Umesh
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, presided over the conclave.
Which CCRAS institute became the first to achieve ISO 15189:2022 accreditation in both biochemistry and haematology in April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru
The clinical laboratory of CARI, Bengaluru, became the first CCRAS institute with this accreditation.
Consider the following statements about the CARI Bengaluru clinical laboratory: 1. Its ISO 15189:2022 accreditation covers both biochemistry and haematology. 2. It holds NABL accreditation for 500 parameters. 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: CARI has NABL accreditation for 50 parameters, with over 1.5 lakh tests a year.
Who is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Homoeopathy, as named at the World Homoeopathy Day 2026 convention?
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Correct answer: B — Dr. Tarkeshwar Jain
Dr. Tarkeshwar Jain is the NCH Chairperson; Dr. Subhash Kaushik is DG, CCRH, and Dr. Pralay Sharma is Director, NIH.
The World Homoeopathy Day 2026 convention of the Ministry of Ayush was held at:
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Correct answer: D — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
The convention was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 10 and 11 April 2026.
What is the notified threshold value for haematite iron ore, below which mined material can be discarded as waste?
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Correct answer: C — 45% Fe (min.)
The notified threshold value for haematite iron ore is 45% Fe (min.).
Under the Mineral Concession (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026, the average sale price of haematite iron ore of 35% to below 45% Fe grade will be what percentage of the ASP of the 45% to below 51% Fe grade?
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Correct answer: B — 75%
For 35% to below 45% Fe, the ASP is 75% of the ASP of the 45% to below 51% Fe grade; for below 35% Fe, it is 50%.
Consider the following statements about the April 2026 amendment to the Mineral Concession rules: 1. Banded Haematite Quartzite (BHQ) and Banded Haematite Jasper (BHJ) are covered by the new ASP methodology. 2. If processing of run-of-mine lowers its economic value, royalty is charged on lumps and fines after initial screening of unprocessed run-of-mine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the Ministry of Mines.
From 10 April 2026, user fee at National Highway fee plazas is to be paid only through:
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Correct answer: A — FASTag or UPI
Payments are processed exclusively through FASTag or UPI.
The digital-only toll collection from 10 April 2026 was NOT implemented in which of the following, due to the Model Code of Conduct?
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Correct answer: B — Puducherry
It was not implemented in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and the UT of Puducherry due to the Model Code of Conduct.
The NHAI-WII report on wildlife use of animal underpasses on the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, released in April 2026, is titled:
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Correct answer: C — Landscapes Reconnected
The report is titled 'Landscapes Reconnected'.
The NHAI-WII wildlife study on the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor was conducted along which stretch?
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Correct answer: B — Ganeshpur–Asharodi
The study covered an 18 km stretch between Ganeshpur and Asharodi.
According to MoSPI's April 2026 pilot study, about how many households undertook own-account construction for their own use during the 365-day reference period?
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Correct answer: B — 98.54 lakh
An estimated 98.54 lakh households undertook own-account construction; 10.27 lakh is the number of unincorporated construction agencies.
Consider the following statements about MoSPI's pilot study on unincorporated construction: 1. About 77% of unincorporated construction agencies engaged at least one hired worker on a fairly regular basis. 2. Nearly 23% of rural households doing own-account construction availed institutional funding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per MoSPI.
SĀDHANA Saptah 2026, which recorded over 3.18 crore course completions, was conducted under which initiative?
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Correct answer: C — Mission Karmayogi
SĀDHANA Saptah 2026 was the National Learning Week under Mission Karmayogi, on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
Consider the following statements about SĀDHANA Saptah 2026: 1. Frontline workers accounted for nearly 47% of the total course completions. 2. Central Ministries accounted for nearly 80% of total learning engagement. 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: States and UTs, not Central Ministries, contributed nearly 80% of total learning engagement.
How many employees took at least one AI-related course during SĀDHANA Saptah 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 36.61 lakh
36.61 lakh employees took at least one AI-related course; 46.9 lakh completed at least one course of any kind.
Ran Samwad 2026, which concluded on 10 April 2026, was centred on which theme?
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Correct answer: A — Multi-Domain Operations
The theme was 'Multi-Domain Operations (MDO): An Imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats'.
Ran Samwad 2026 concluded at which venue?
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Correct answer: D — Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru
The seminar concluded at Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru, with the CDS's closing address.
The updated Constitution of India in Sindhi, released on 10 April 2026, was brought out in which two scripts?
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Correct answer: B — Devanagari and Persian
It was released in Devanagari script (first edition) and Persian script (second edition).
Which department prepared the updated Constitution of India in Sindhi released in April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Legislative Department
The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, brought out the updated version.
Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India by which amendment?
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Correct answer: D — 21st Amendment Act, 1967
Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule by the Constitution (Twenty-first Amendment) Act, 1967.
How many new applications were approved under Round III of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, as announced on 10 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 52
52 new applications were approved under Round III.
Among the 52 applications approved under Round III of the textiles PLI scheme, which segment had the most approvals?
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Correct answer: D — MMF fabrics
MMF fabrics had 19 approvals, technical textiles 18, multiple segments 10 and MMF apparel 5.
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), whose passing was mourned in April 2026, was awarded which gallantry award for the 1999 Kargil war?
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Correct answer: B — Maha Vir Chakra
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk was a Maha Vir Chakra awardee of the 1999 Kargil war.
The 1999 Kargil war operation in which Colonel Sonam Wangchuk led his men by personal example is known as:
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Correct answer: C — Operation Vijay
Rajnath Singh recalled his leadership by personal example during Operation Vijay.