India Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The firecracker unit blast of 28 February 2026 that killed 20 workers on the spot took place in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — Kakinada
The blast took place at Vetlapalem village in Kakinada district.
Which institute's study led the Centre to temporarily discontinue rice fortification in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Kharagpur
The Government assigned IIT Kharagpur a study on the shelf life of fortified rice kernels and fortified rice under actual storage conditions.
Which of the following was cited as the main problem with fortified rice in the February 2026 decision?
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Correct answer: A — Micronutrient loss and shorter shelf life during prolonged storage
The study found fortified rice kernels and fortified rice lose micronutrients and shelf life during prolonged storage and handling, while rice stays in storage for two to three years.
Under the February 2026 decision on rice fortification, which of the following is correct?
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Correct answer: B — States/UTs may supply either fortified or non-fortified rice as a transitional measure
Entitlements are not reduced and PDS, ICDS and Mid-Day Meal are unaffected; States/UTs get flexibility to supply fortified or non-fortified rice.
Consider the following statements about India's rice fortification initiative: 1. It was announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address on 15 August 2021. 2. Universal coverage of fortified rice in all government schemes was achieved by March 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (October 2024) says the initiative followed the PM's 75th Independence Day address, the CCEA approved a phased rollout in April 2022, and universal coverage was achieved by March 2024.
Where was the Indian Air Force's Exercise Vayu Shakti-26 held on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer
Vayu Shakti-26 was held at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
In which indigenous helicopter did President Droupadi Murmu fly a sortie at Air Force Station Jaisalmer on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — LCH Prachand
The President flew a sortie of about 25 minutes in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachand.
Before the LCH Prachand sortie in 2026, President Murmu had flown sorties in which aircraft in 2023 and 2025 respectively?
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Correct answer: B — Sukhoi-30 MKI and Rafale
PIB notes she flew in the Sukhoi-30 MKI in 2023 and the Rafale in 2025.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Vayu Shakti: 1. Vayu Shakti-26 was, for the first time, executed along a defined operational storyline. 2. Vayu Shakti-24 was held at Pokhran in February 2024 with the theme 'Lightning Strike from the Sky'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The IAF says Vayu Shakti-26 used an operational storyline for the first time; Vayu Shakti-24 was held at Pokhran on 17 February 2024 with the theme 'Lightning Strike from the Sky'.
What is the base year of the new GDP series released by MoSPI on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2022-23
The new series uses base year 2022-23, replacing the 2011-12 series.
What real GDP growth rate for 2025-26 was estimated in the Second Advance Estimates released on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 7.6%
Real GDP growth for 2025-26 is estimated at 7.6%, against 7.1% in 2024-25; 8.6% is the nominal growth.
According to the new series, India's real GDP grew by how much in Q3 (October–December) of 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C — 7.8%
Real GDP grew 7.8% in Q3 of 2025-26; 8.9% was the nominal growth in that quarter.
Which of the following data sources is NOT mentioned by PIB among the new sources integrated in the 2022-23 GDP series?
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Correct answer: B — Census 2011
PIB lists ASUSE, PLFS, GST and PFMS as new, improved data sources in the revised series.
Consider the following statements about the new GDP series released in February 2026: 1. 2022-23 was chosen as base year because it is a recent normal year after the COVID-19 disruptions, with robust data across sectors. 2. In an annual revision, unlike a base year revision, the conceptual framework and data sources are changed. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. MoSPI says annual revisions only use updated data without changing the conceptual framework or adding new data sources; base year revisions change methodology, data sources and coverage.
In which district of Tamil Nadu is the PM MITRA Park where 190.44 acres were allotted to investors on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Virudhnagar
The land was allotted in the PM MITRA Park at Virudhnagar, Tamil Nadu.
How much committed investment was unlocked by the land allotment at PM MITRA Park Virudhnagar on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — About ₹2,192 crore
The allotment to 23 investors unlocked about ₹2,192.21 crore; ₹1,894 crore is the park's cost and ₹4,445 crore the scheme outlay.
Consider the following statements about the PM MITRA scheme: 1. It provides for seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks with an outlay of ₹4,445 crore over five years. 2. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2021-22. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (October 2021) says the Government approved 7 PM MITRA parks with a total outlay of ₹4,445 crore over 5 years, as announced in the Union Budget 2021-22.
Which river is National Waterway-2, on which Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated three projects in Dibrugarh on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Brahmaputra
NW-2 is the Brahmaputra; Barak is NW-16, Dhansiri NW-31 and Kopili NW-57.
Consider the following statements: 1. Under the National Waterways Act, 2016, 20 rivers in the Northeast have been declared National Waterways. 2. The Customs and Immigration Complex at Dhubri is meant to boost cross-border commerce with Bangladesh and Bhutan. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB says 20 Northeast rivers were declared National Waterways under the 2016 Act, and the Dhubri complex is a gateway for cross-border commerce with Bangladesh and Bhutan.
From which test range did DRDO conduct three successive flight trials of VSHORADS, announced on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
The trials were conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the Odisha coast.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed VSHORADS?
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Correct answer: D — Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
VSHORADS was designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat with other DRDO labs and industry partners.
Where was INS Anjadip commissioned into the Indian Navy on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Chennai Port
INS Anjadip was commissioned at Chennai Port.
INS Anjadip, commissioned in February 2026, is the fourth ship of which project?
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Correct answer: A — Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
INS Anjadip is the fourth ship of the ASW Shallow Water Craft project, after INS Arnala and Androth.
INS Anjadip is named after a historical island off the coast of which place?
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Correct answer: B — Karwar
The ship is named after the historical island of Anjadip off the coast of Karwar.
Where is the BPCL Compressed Biogas plant inaugurated on 27 February 2026 located?
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Correct answer: A — Brahmapuram, Kochi
The BPCL CBG plant is at Brahmapuram in Kochi, Kerala.
How much biodegradable municipal solid waste per day will the BPCL CBG plant at Brahmapuram process?
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Correct answer: C — 150 tonnes
The plant will process 150 tonnes of source-segregated biodegradable municipal solid waste per day, giving 5.6 tonnes of CBG and 28 tonnes of manure.
Who launched the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Controller General of Accounts
Controller General of Accounts T.C.A. Kalyani launched both initiatives in New Delhi.
Which hydroelectric project in Bhutan, under construction with India's partnership, was reviewed by the Indian Water Resources Secretary in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Punatsangchhu-I
The Secretary reviewed the under-construction Punatsangchhu-I and the recently commissioned Punatsangchhu-II projects.
Where was the 6th India–UK Home Affairs Dialogue held on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — New Delhi
The 6th India–UK Home Affairs Dialogue was held in New Delhi.
To what level were India–Israel ties elevated during PM Modi's visit to Israel in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity
The two Prime Ministers elevated ties to 'A Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation & Prosperity'.
Under an outcome of PM Modi's February 2026 Israel visit, NPCI International signed an MoU with which Israeli entity to enable UPI-based remittances?
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Correct answer: A — MASAV
NPCI International (NIPL) signed an MoU with MASAV, Israel, to enable cross-border remittances via UPI; MASHAV partnered ICAR on agriculture.
An MoU signed during PM Modi's February 2026 Israel visit supports the National Maritime Heritage Complex at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Lothal
One MoU is for development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.
What quota for Indian workers in Israel was announced during PM Modi's February 2026 visit?
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Correct answer: C — Up to 50,000 over 5 years
The announcements included a quota of up to 50,000 Indian workers over the next 5 years.
Consider the following statements based on the India–Israel Joint Statement of 26 February 2026: 1. Narendra Modi first visited Israel as Prime Minister in 2017, and Benjamin Netanyahu visited India in 2018. 2. The India–Israel Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation was signed during the February 2026 visit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The joint statement welcomed the Defence Cooperation MoU signed earlier, on 4 November 2025.
What horizontal reservation do ex-Agniveers get in Level-1 posts of Indian Railways, as stated in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 10%
Ex-Agniveers get 10% in Level-1 and 5% in Level-2 and above; ex-servicemen get 20% and 10%.
How many posts were reserved for ex-servicemen in railway vacancy notifications of 2024 and 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 14,788
A total of 14,788 posts (6,485 in Level-1 and 8,303 in Level-2 and above) were reserved for ex-servicemen.
In which state are the Chungthang–Lachen axis and Taram Chu Bridge, inaugurated on 26 February 2026, located?
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Correct answer: B — Sikkim
Both assets are in North Sikkim and were restored by BRO.
Under which BRO project were the Chungthang–Lachen road and Taram Chu Bridge restored?
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Correct answer: C — Project Swastik
BRO restored the lines of communication in North Sikkim under Project Swastik.
Where was the first round of India–Israel FTA negotiations held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The first round was held in New Delhi from 23 to 26 February 2026.
When were the Terms of Reference for the India–Israel FTA signed?
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Correct answer: A — November 2025
The Terms of Reference were signed in November 2025.
According to the Commerce Ministry, India–Israel bilateral merchandise trade in 2024-25 was approximately:
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Correct answer: B — USD 3.62 billion
Bilateral merchandise trade stood at about USD 3.62 billion in FY 2024-25.
Which team won the team championship at the 6th Khelo India Winter Games, which closed on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Army
The Army won the team title with nine gold medals among 23; Himachal Pradesh were second.
Where was the second leg and closing ceremony of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Gulmarg
The second leg and the closing ceremony were held at Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir; the first leg was in Ladakh.
Which State finished second in the medal tally of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh finished second with six gold medals and 14 medals in all.
Where was the CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot under PMGKAY launched on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Puducherry
The pilot was launched in Puducherry, which already implements PDS through the DBT model.
Under the Digital Food Currency pilot launched in February 2026, where is the PMGKAY food subsidy credited?
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Correct answer: D — Beneficiaries' CBDC (e₹) wallets
The food subsidy is transferred directly into beneficiaries' CBDC wallets as programmable e₹, in place of conventional bank accounts.
Who generates the digital coupons credited to beneficiaries under the CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot?
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Correct answer: A — Reserve Bank of India
Digital coupons generated through the Reserve Bank of India are credited to beneficiaries as programmable digital currency (e₹).
Which state became the first to get a State Innovation Mission under Atal Innovation Mission, on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tripura
AIM launched India's first State Innovation Mission in Tripura at Agartala.
The State Innovation Mission launched in Tripura in February 2026 is part of which programme?
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Correct answer: D — AIM 2.0 under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission
SIM is part of the approved AIM 2.0 programme under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission.
Which CPSE under the Ministry of MSME was upgraded from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — NSIC
The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was upgraded to a Schedule 'A' CPSE.
In which city was the 4th India–Kenya Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Nairobi
The 4th JDCC was held in Nairobi from 24 to 26 February 2026.
In which city did President Droupadi Murmu attend the bhoomi pujan of a Sri Jagannath Temple on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Jamshedpur
The bhoomi pujan of the Sri Jagannath Temple was held at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
Aboard which ship was the closing ceremony of Exercise MILAN 2026 held on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — INS Vikrant
The closing ceremony was held aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Visakhapatnam.
What was the theme of Exercise MILAN 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration
MILAN 2026 was held under the theme 'Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration'.
How many ships and submarines took part in Exercise MILAN 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 42
MILAN 2026 had 42 ships and submarines and 29 aircraft, including 18 ships from friendly foreign countries.
Consider the following statements about Exercise MILAN: 1. It was launched in 1995 at Port Blair with the participation of four foreign navies. 2. In February 2026, India conducted MILAN, the International Fleet Review and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs simultaneously for the first time. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: PIB notes MILAN was launched in 1995 with four navies at Port Blair, and calls the February 2026 events India's maiden simultaneous conduct of the three.
On 25 February 2026, Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address which body?
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Correct answer: A — Israel's Knesset
Modi addressed a Special Plenary of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem — the first Indian PM to do so.
Which honour was conferred on PM Modi after his address to the Knesset in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Medal of the Knesset
Speaker Amir Ohana bestowed the 'Medal of the Knesset' on PM Modi after the address.
Who was the Speaker of the Knesset who received PM Modi on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Amir Ohana
Speaker Amir Ohana received PM Modi; Yair Lapid spoke as Leader of the Opposition.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's Knesset address of 25 February 2026: 1. He called for deeper India–Israel interaction in the IMEC and I2U2 frameworks. 2. He compared India's 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' with the Israeli principle of 'Tikkun Olam', meaning 'healing the world'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release on the address.
Which organisation hosts the World Sustainable Development Summit, whose silver jubilee edition opened in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — TERI
WSDS is The Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI's) summit; 2026 was its silver jubilee edition.
The Him-CONNECT platform launched in February 2026 aims to scale up research supported under which mission?
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Correct answer: A — National Mission on Himalayan Studies
Him-CONNECT is meant to turn research supported under MoEFCC's National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) into scalable solutions.
At the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela in February 2026, what interest did the Agriculture Minister say would apply if farmers' money is withheld?
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Correct answer: C — 12%
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said holding back farmers' money will invite 12% interest.
Where is the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, inaugurated on 25 February 2026, held?
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Correct answer: A — ICAR-IARI campus, New Delhi
The annual mela is held at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute campus in Pusa, New Delhi.
Which regiment of the Indian Army led the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan expedition flagged in on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Regiment of Artillery
The expedition was led by the Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery.
From where was the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan expedition flagged off on 3 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dwarka
The 3,400-km expedition was flagged off from the coastal city of Dwarka in Gujarat.
Where was the National Arogya Fair 2026 inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Shegaon
The fair was inaugurated at Shegaon in Buldhana district, Maharashtra.
With which body did the Ministry of Ayush organise the National Arogya Fair 2026?
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Correct answer: D — All India Ayurvedic Congress
The four-day event was organised by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress.
Which of the following is NOT among the key species named in the India–Nepal biodiversity MoU of February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Asiatic lion
The MoU names elephant, Gangetic dolphin, rhinoceros, snow leopard, tiger and vultures; the Asiatic lion is not listed.
Where was the India–Nepal MoU on forests, wildlife and climate change signed on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — New Delhi
The signing ceremony took place in New Delhi in the presence of Bhupender Yadav and Madhav Prasad Chaulagain.
At which port did the Centre approve a ₹797 crore green hydrogen jetty in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Paradip
The dedicated green hydrogen, ammonia and liquid cargo jetty is at Paradip Port, Odisha.
What is the handling capacity of the green hydrogen jetty approved at Paradip Port in February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 4 MTPA
The facility will have a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes per annum and will be built on a BOT basis.
Consider the following statements about the National Green Hydrogen Mission: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023 with an initial outlay of ₹19,744 crore. 2. It targets green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 MMT per annum by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Cabinet approved the Mission on 4 January 2023 (₹19,744 crore, of which ₹17,490 crore is for the SIGHT programme), targeting at least 5 MMT per annum by 2030.