India Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
Mahatma Gandhi Central University, whose 3rd convocation the Vice President addressed on 4 April 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar
The Vice President's Secretariat said the university is at Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar.
Which convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University was held on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 3rd
The Vice President addressed the 3rd Convocation Ceremony.
Consider the following statements made by the Vice President about Mahatma Gandhi Central University on 4 April 2026: 1. The university toppers in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are women. 2. The university has established an Indian Knowledge Systems Centre. 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 Vice President's address.
Where was the Shri Krishna Devaraya Sainik School inaugurated on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Sindhanur, Raichur district, Karnataka
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said the school was inaugurated at Sindhanur in Raichur district, Karnataka.
The new Sainik School at Sindhanur is named after a ruler of which empire, as recalled by MoS Defence Sanjay Seth?
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Correct answer: D — Vijayanagara
The school is named after Sri Krishna Devaraya, whom the minister recalled in the context of the Vijayanagara Empire.
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.
How many Atal Tinkering Labs in Telangana will be supported under ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy, launched on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 379
NITI Aayog said the initiative will support 379 Atal Tinkering Labs in Telangana.
Which institution has been onboarded as the nodal institution for ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy in Telangana?
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Correct answer: B — Vardhaman College of Engineering
NITI Aayog said Vardhaman College of Engineering has been onboarded as the nodal institution for the state.
ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy is an initiative of:
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Correct answer: A — Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog
The release says the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, launched the initiative.
At which institute did Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurate a BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre focused on food startups on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — CFTRI, Mysuru
The Science and Technology Ministry said the centre was inaugurated at CFTRI, Mysuru.
How many startups had the BioNEST facility at CFTRI supported as of March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 26
The ministry said the facility had supported 26 startups as of March 2026; 12 is the number of patents filed.
How many patents have companies incubated at the CFTRI BioNEST facility collectively filed?
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Correct answer: D — 12
The release says incubated companies have collectively filed 12 patents.
Which Army formation's operational readiness did CDS General Anil Chauhan review along the LoC in North Kashmir on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Chinar Corps
The Ministry of Defence said the CDS visited areas under the Chinar Corps, Srinagar.
During his Chinar Corps visit, the CDS called for a shift from a domain-centric approach to what?
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Correct answer: B — Multi-Domain Operations
He said the changing character of warfare requires a shift from a domain-centric approach to Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
At which location was the CDS briefed on 'Future Force Application & Technology Infusion' during his 4 April 2026 visit?
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Correct answer: A — Baramulla
The release says he was briefed on Future Force Application & Technology Infusion at Baramulla.
INS Taragiri, commissioned on 3 April 2026, is the fourth ship of which project?
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Correct answer: B — Project 17A
The Ministry of Defence said INS Taragiri is the fourth platform of the Project 17A class.
What is the approximate displacement of INS Taragiri?
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Correct answer: D — 6,670 tonnes
The ministry gives a displacement of approximately 6,670 tonnes; about 4,000 tonnes is the special steel SAIL supplied.
Consider the following statements about INS Taragiri: 1. It was designed by the Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. 2. It has over 75% indigenous content. 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 Defence release.
What was the value of India's marine product exports in 2024-25, as per the Department of Fisheries?
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Correct answer: D — ₹62,408 crore
The department said marine exports rose to ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25; ₹43,334 crore was the shrimp component and ₹30,213 crore the 2013-14 figure.
Which country was the largest destination for India's seafood exports in 2024-25?
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Correct answer: A — United States
The United States accounted for 36.42% of total export value in 2024-25.
What was India's fish production in 2024-25, according to the Department of Fisheries?
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Correct answer: B — 197.75 lakh tonnes
Fish production rose from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25.
Where is the Large Cavitation Tunnel, whose foundation stone was laid on 3 April 2026, being built?
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Correct answer: A — Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam
The Ministry of Defence said the LCT is at the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) at Visakhapatnam is a laboratory of:
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Correct answer: C — Defence Research and Development Organisation
The release describes NSTL as a premier laboratory of DRDO.
Who briefed the Defence Minister on NSTL's projects during his visit on 3 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO
The release says he was briefed by Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO.
Under which provision is an employed elector entitled to a paid holiday on polling day?
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Correct answer: C — Section 135B of the RP Act, 1951
The ECI cited Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
As per the ECI schedule cited on 3 April 2026, on which date was the second phase of polling in West Bengal?
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Correct answer: A — 29 April 2026
The ECI listed West Bengal polling on 23 April (Phase I) and 29 April 2026 (Phase II).
Consider the following statements about the paid holiday on polling day, as clarified by the ECI: 1. Employers may deduct wages for the polling-day holiday if the worker is a casual or daily-wage worker. 2. Electors working outside their constituency but registered in a constituency going to polls are not entitled to the paid holiday. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct: the ECI said no wages may be deducted and casual and daily-wage workers are entitled, and electors working outside their constituency are also entitled.
Who is the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, who was present at Om Birla's Census 2027 self-enumeration on 3 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Mritunjay Kumar Narayan
The Lok Sabha Secretariat named Mritunjay Kumar Narayan as the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
Which phrase did the Lok Sabha Speaker invoke while urging participation in Census 2027?
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Correct answer: B — Jan Ganana se Jan Kalyan
Om Birla reaffirmed the vision of 'Jan Ganana se Jan Kalyan' (Census for Public Welfare).
At the review meeting on 3 April 2026, what did the Railway Minister direct officials to prioritise for crossing railway tracks?
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Correct answer: D — Convenient underpasses (puliyas) over foot overbridges
Ashwini Vaishnaw directed officials to give priority to convenient and accessible underpasses (puliyas) over foot overbridges.
Consider the following statements about the Railway Minister's review of 3 April 2026: 1. He asked officials to resolve railway land encroachment with a humane approach so that livelihoods are not affected. 2. He described railway stations as the face of Indian Railways. 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 Railway Ministry release.
Where is the country's first dedicated Centre of Excellence for Millets, visited by Dr Jitendra Singh on 3 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — CFTRI, Mysuru
The Science and Technology Ministry described the Centre of Excellence for Millets at CFTRI, Mysuru, as the country's first dedicated one.
Under which scheme is the 30 single-occupancy trainee hostel at CFTRI, Mysuru, being built?
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Correct answer: B — Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
The release says the Bhoomi Pooja was for a hostel under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
'Kalari', a cheese product on which CFTRI is developing new recipes, originates from:
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Correct answer: C — Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
The minister said Kalari is a popular cheese product originating from Udhampur in J&K.
In his Punyatithi tribute on 3 April 2026, Amit Shah credited Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with establishing:
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Correct answer: C — Hindavi Swarajya
Amit Shah said Shivaji Maharaj united the people and established Hindavi Swarajya.
On 3 April 2026, tributes were paid to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on which occasion?
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Correct answer: D — Punyatithi (death anniversary)
The Home Ministry release says Amit Shah paid tribute on his Punyatithi.
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.
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 amends 784 provisions across how many Central Acts?
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Correct answer: B — 79
The Commerce Ministry said 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts administered by 23 ministries are amended.
Consider the following statements about the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026: 1. The Lok Sabha Select Committee that examined its 2025 predecessor was chaired by Tejasvi Surya. 2. Of the 784 provisions amended, 717 were amended to facilitate ease of living. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 717 provisions were decriminalised to promote ease of doing business; 67 provisions were amended for ease of living.
On which date did the Rajya Sabha pass the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 2 April 2026
PRS Bill Track records passage by the Lok Sabha on 1 April and by the Rajya Sabha on 2 April 2026; it was introduced on 27 March.
What was the value of India's defence exports in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — ₹38,424 crore
The Ministry of Defence said defence exports touched an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26; ₹23,622 crore was the FY 2024-25 figure.
Consider the following statements about India's defence exports in FY 2025-26: 1. Defence Public Sector Undertakings contributed a larger share than the private sector. 2. India exported defence equipment to more than 80 countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: DPSUs contributed 54.84% (₹21,071 crore) against the private sector's 45.16%, and exports went to more than 80 countries.
As per the Defence Ministry, how many defence exporters were there in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — 145
The number of exporters rose to 145 from 128, a 13.3% rise.
Which Indian Navy ship set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR on 2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — INS Sunayna
The Ministry of Defence said INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, sailed as IOS SAGAR.
Who flagged off IOS SAGAR from Mumbai on 2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
The ship was flagged off by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
Personnel from how many friendly foreign countries' maritime forces were on board IOS SAGAR 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 16
The release says the ship carried personnel from India and sixteen maritime forces of friendly foreign countries.
What was coal production from captive and commercial mines in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 210.46 MT
The Coal Ministry said production reached 210.46 MT; 204.61 MT was dispatch and 190.95 MT the previous year's production.
How many captive and commercial coal blocks were operationalised through Mine Opening Permission in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — 12
12 blocks were operationalised, adding over 86 MT of capacity; 7 blocks began production within the year.
Till which date has the full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products, announced on 2 April 2026, been granted?
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Correct answer: C — 30 June 2026
The Finance Ministry said the exemption is till 30 June 2026.
Consider the following statements about the customs duty exemption on critical petrochemicals announced on 2 April 2026: 1. It is a permanent reduction in customs duty. 2. Methanol (methyl alcohol) is among the products covered. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The ministry called it temporary and targeted relief valid till 30 June 2026, and methanol is listed in the annexure.
For what period does the cost escalation compensation mechanism for National Highway projects, announced on 2 April 2026, apply?
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Correct answer: A — 1 April to 30 June 2026
MoRTH said the measures apply for three months, from 1 April till 30 June 2026, or until further review.
Under the revised price adjustment for EPC highway contracts, the Wholesale Price Index will be taken for which period?
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Correct answer: C — One month before the Interim Payment Certificate month
MoRTH said WPI will now be taken for one month prior to the relevant IPC month, in place of three months prior.
Which Indian port conducted a trial shore-to-ship methanol bunkering operation on 2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Deendayal Port (Kandla), Gujarat
The Ports Ministry said Kandla Port (Deendayal Port Authority) conducted the trial on 2 April 2026.
Kandla Port was rated at which level on the IAPH Port Readiness Level scale for methanol bunkering?
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Correct answer: A — Level 6
After DNV's assessment, the port was rated Level 6 on the IAPH Port Readiness Level scale.
Kandla Port is working to ensure about how much RFNBO-compliant e-methanol availability by 2028-29?
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Correct answer: D — 500 KTPA
The ministry said the port is working towards approximately 500 KTPA of RFNBO-compliant e-methanol by 2028-29.
SAMPANN, the Department of Telecommunications platform adopted by Goa on 2 April 2026, stands for:
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Correct answer: D — System for Accounting and Management of Pension
The release expands SAMPANN as System for Accounting and Management of Pension.
Besides the Government of Goa, which body signed on 2 April 2026 to adopt SAMPANN as a platform-as-a-service?
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Correct answer: A — Cochin Port Authority
The agreement covered the State Government of Goa and the Cochin Port Authority.
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.
Where was the fifth India–Mozambique Joint Defence Working Group meeting held on 1–2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Maputo
The Ministry of Defence said the meeting was held in Maputo, Mozambique.
Which edition of the India–Mozambique Joint Defence Working Group meeting was held in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Fifth
The release describes it as the fifth JDWG meeting.
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.
On which date did the Income-tax Act, 2025 receive the President's assent?
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Correct answer: C — 21 August 2025
The Finance Ministry said the Bill was passed by Parliament on 12 August 2025 and received assent on 21 August 2025; the Rules were notified on 20 March 2026 and the Act came into force on 1 April 2026.
Consider the following statements about the Income-tax Act, 2025: 1. It replaces the Income-tax Act, 1961. 2. It alters the underlying tax policy to introduce new tax rates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The ministry said the Act simplifies the law without altering the underlying tax policy.
Which body notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 to operationalise the Income-tax Act, 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Central Board of Direct Taxes
The Income-tax Rules, 2026 were notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes on 20 March 2026.
Where will the coal-to-ammonium nitrate project of Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd be set up?
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Correct answer: C — Lakhanpur, Odisha
The land lease signed on 1 April 2026 is for the project at Lakhanpur, Odisha.
The Lakhanpur project will be India's first coal gasification project to use indigenously developed gasification technology from which company?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
The Coal Ministry said the project will deploy gasification technology indigenously developed by BHEL.
On which date was the Reserve Bank of India established?
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Correct answer: A — 1 April 1935
The RBI says it was established on 1 April 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
Consider the following statements about the Reserve Bank of India: 1. Its Central Office was initially established in Kolkata and moved permanently to Mumbai in 1937. 2. It has been fully owned by the Government of India since its nationalisation in 1949. 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 RBI's 'About Us' page.
The Reserve Bank of India was established in accordance with the provisions of which Act?
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Correct answer: B — Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
The RBI was established under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.