Jammu and Kashmir Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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As per the MHA, the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 was scheduled for which period?
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Correct answer: C — 3 July – 9 August
The MHA said the Yatra was scheduled from 3 July to 9 August 2025.
Where did the Union Home Minister chair the high-level review of Amarnath Yatra 2025 preparations on 29 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jammu
The review meeting was held in Jammu.
Where is the headquarters of the Indian Army's Northern Command, visited by the CDS on 25 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Udhampur
The CDS visited the Northern Command at Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
The Indian Army's Western Command, visited by CDS Gen Anil Chauhan in May 2025, is located at which military station?
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Correct answer: D — Chandimandir
Western Command is at Chandimandir Military Station, Haryana; its Army Commander is Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar.
Instructors from which of the following institutes were NOT part of the joint team that summited Mount Everest on 23 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ABVIMAS, Manali
The joint team had instructors from NIM Uttarkashi, HMI Darjeeling and JIM&WS Pahalgam.
Consider the following statements about the joint Everest expedition of 2025: 1. It was flagged off by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth from New Delhi on 26 March 2025. 2. It was organised to commemorate 75 years of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. 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 expedition commemorated 60 years of NIM Uttarkashi.
As part of acclimatisation before the Everest summit, the joint team of 2025 summited which peak on 18 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mt Lobuche
The team summited Mt Lobuche (6,119 m) on 18 April 2025.
In May 2025, the Inland Waterways Authority of India set up a new office in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Srinagar
IWAI set up its new office at Transport Bhawan, Srinagar.
National Waterway-49 in Jammu and Kashmir, covered by the IWAI–J&K MoU, is on which river?
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Correct answer: C — Jhelum
NW-49 is on the Jhelum; NW-26 is on the Chenab and NW-84 on the Ravi.
Consider the following statements about IWAI's plans in Jammu and Kashmir (May 2025): 1. Floating jetties are to be set up at five locations. 2. The IWAI–J&K MoU covers three national waterways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Floating jetties are planned at ten locations.
As per the release of 10 May 2025, how many airports were temporarily closed to civil flight operations under the NOTAMs?
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Correct answer: A — 32
32 airports across northern and western India were closed for civil flights from 9 to 14 May 2025; 25 was the number of ATS route segments.
Consider the following statements: 1. AAI extended the temporary closure of 25 ATS route segments within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions. 2. The route segments were to remain unavailable until 2359 UTC on 14 May 2025, which corresponds to 0529 IST on 15 May 2025. 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 Civil Aviation release.
NOTAM G0555/25 on the closure of ATS route segments replaced which earlier NOTAM?
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Correct answer: D — G0525/25
As per NOTAM G0555/25 (which replaces G0525/25), the 25 route segments remained unavailable until 2359 UTC on 14 May 2025.
IMD installations at which two locations were specifically to receive bolstered security, as per the review of 10 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Srinagar and Leh
The vital IMD installations in Srinagar and Leh were to receive bolstered security.
Consider the following directions given to scientific institutions on 10 May 2025: 1. Upcoming examinations were to be advanced and held immediately. 2. Each institution was to develop and circulate SOPs for emergency response. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Upcoming examinations and research proposal calls were to be postponed until further notice.
Who attended the 10 May 2025 security review as Director General of IMD?
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Correct answer: D — Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra is DG, IMD; Abhay Karandikar is Secretary DST, Rajesh Gokhale Secretary DBT and N. Kalaiselvi DG CSIR.
Which of the following IIT–State/UT pairs, from the five IITs whose expansion was approved on 7 May 2025, is correctly matched?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Palakkad – Kerala
IIT Palakkad is in Kerala. IIT Dharwad is in Karnataka, IIT Bhilai in Chhattisgarh and IIT Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.
After the Phase-B expansion approved on 7 May 2025, the five IITs together will be able to cater to how many students?
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Correct answer: B — 13,687
Capacity rises from 7,111 to 13,687 students, an increase of 6,576.
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, whom Union Minister Jitendra Singh met in Udhampur on 27 April 2025, was to take over which Army command from 1 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Northern Command
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma was to take over as GoC Northern Command, Udhampur, from 1 May.
Consider the following about Union Minister Jitendra Singh's visit to Udhampur on 27 April 2025: 1. The media was allowed into the high-level security meeting. 2. He met Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, the incoming GoC Northern Command. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The media was not allowed into the high-level security meeting.
How many special flights from Srinagar did the Civil Aviation Ministry arrange on 23 April 2025 after the Pahalgam attack?
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Correct answer: B — Four
Four special flights were arranged from Srinagar: two to Delhi and two to Mumbai.
Consider the following about official responses on 23 April 2025 after the Pahalgam attack: 1. Home Minister Amit Shah visited the site of the attack and met the families of the victims. 2. Airlines were directed to maintain regular fare levels. 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 Home Ministry and Civil Aviation Ministry releases.
According to the Foreign Secretary's briefing of 23 April 2025, how many people were killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen
The MEA briefing said 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were killed.
Consider the following about the Pahalgam terror attack of 22 April 2025: 1. The Prime Minister strongly condemned it and said those behind it would be brought to justice. 2. The India–Saudi Arabia Joint Statement strongly condemned the attack. 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 PMO release and the India–Saudi Arabia Joint Statement.
The flash floods and landslides of 20 April 2025 in Ramban district blocked which highway between Nashri and Banihal?
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Correct answer: D — Jammu–Srinagar National Highway
Jammu–Srinagar National Highway: traffic was suspended because of landslides between Nashri and Banihal.
Consider the following about the Ramban disaster of 20 April 2025: 1. A cloudburst struck Seri Bagna village in Ramban district. 2. More than 100 people were rescued. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as reported by The Hindu and The New Indian Express citing officials.
Kathua's first-ever Municipal Parking Complex was jointly inaugurated on 19 April 2025 by Union Minister Jitendra Singh and which leader?
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Correct answer: D — Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, jointly inaugurated it with Jitendra Singh.
Justice Arun Palli, appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in April 2025, was earlier a judge of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court, according to the Law Ministry's press communiqué.
Where was the 113th meeting of the EPFO Executive Committee held on 28 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Srinagar
The 113th EC meeting of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF, was held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
At its 113th meeting on 28 March 2025, the EPFO Executive Committee welcomed a proposal to raise the auto-claim settlement limit to:
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Correct answer: D — ₹5 lakh
The EC welcomed the proposal to raise the auto-claim limit to ₹5 lakh.
Which two Hurriyat-affiliated groups announced they were discarding separatism, as welcomed by Amit Shah on 27 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — J&K Tahreeqi Isteqlal and J&K Tahreek-I-Istiqamat
The two groups were J&K Tahreeqi Isteqlal and J&K Tahreek-I-Istiqamat.
Who is the chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement (JKPM), which announced on 25 March 2025 that it had severed ties with separatism?
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Correct answer: D — Shahid Saleem
JKPM chairman Shahid Saleem declared that he and his organisation had no link with APHC(G) or APHC(A).
Which two Hurriyat constituents announced on 25 March 2025 that they had severed ties with separatism?
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Correct answer: A — J&K People's Movement and J&K Democratic Political Movement
The JKPM and the JKDPM announced their break on 25 March 2025. The J&K Tahreeqi Isteqlal and J&K Tahreek-I-Istiqamat followed on 27 March.
Which CSIR laboratory signed an MoU with HAPICO Industries on 20 March 2025 to develop biopesticides?
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Correct answer: D — CSIR-IIIM, Jammu
CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, signed the MoU with HAPICO Industries.
Which team won the 5th Khelo India Winter Games, which closed in Gulmarg on 12 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Army
The Indian Army retained its title with 18 medals, including 7 gold, one gold more than runners-up Himachal Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the 5th Khelo India Winter Games (2025): 1. The closing ceremony was held at Gulmarg Golf Club in Jammu and Kashmir. 2. Himachal Pradesh finished runners-up after winning one gold fewer than the Indian Army. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Sports Ministry: the Games closed at Gulmarg Golf Club, and Himachal Pradesh (6 gold) finished second to the Army (7 gold).
Under which law were the Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen and the Awami Action Committee declared unlawful associations on 11 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
The MHA declared both under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
For what period were the JKIM and the AAC declared unlawful associations in March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 5 years
Both were declared unlawful associations for a period of five years.
Consider the following statements about the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal under the UAPA, 1967: 1. It consists of one person, who must be a Judge of a High Court. 2. A ban notification under Section 3 remains in force for five years only if the Tribunal confirms the declaration. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Section 5 provides a one-member Tribunal, who must be a High Court judge; Section 6 says a Section 3 notification, if confirmed by the Tribunal under Section 4, remains in force for five years.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi, whose appointment as a Supreme Court judge was notified on 10 March 2025, was a judge of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Calcutta High Court
Justice Bagchi was a judge of the Calcutta High Court, where he was appointed on 27 June 2011.
Under which provision of the Constitution did the President appoint Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Supreme Court judge?
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Correct answer: D — Article 124(2)
The 10 March 2025 notification cites clause (2) of Article 124, under which the President appoints Supreme Court judges.
Who was the last Chief Justice of India from the Calcutta High Court before Justice Joymalya Bagchi's elevation, as noted by the Collegium in March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Justice Altamas Kabir
The Collegium noted that no CJI had come from the Calcutta High Court since Justice Altamas Kabir retired on 18 July 2013.
With Justice Joymalya Bagchi's appointment, the Supreme Court's working strength became 33 against a sanctioned strength of:
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Correct answer: C — 34
The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court is 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.
Consider the following statements about Justice Joymalya Bagchi's elevation in March 2025: 1. He was first in the combined all-India seniority of High Court judges. 2. By seniority, he is in line to serve as Chief Justice of India from May 2031 until 2 October 2031. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the Collegium said he stood 11th in the combined all-India seniority, and cited regional representation. Statement 2 is correct.
Where was the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' Chintan Shivir 2025, which ended on 8 March 2025, held?
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Correct answer: D — Srinagar
The two-day Chintan Shivir was held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Within what time were all major ports asked to tender for at least one Green Tug, at the Shipping Ministry's Chintan Shivir of March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 3 months
All major ports are to tender for at least one Green Tug within the next three months.
At the Shipping Ministry's Chintan Shivir of March 2025, how much was IWAI to invest in three National Waterways in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Correct answer: A — ₹100 crore
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will invest ₹100 crore in three National Waterways in Jammu and Kashmir.
How many floating jetties will IWAI provide in Jammu and Kashmir under the river cruise MoU of March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ten
IWAI will provide ten floating jetties: two on the Chenab, seven on the Jhelum and one on the Ravi.
Which national waterway number has been declared on the Jhelum river in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Correct answer: A — NW-49
The Jhelum is NW-49. The Chenab is NW-26 and the Ravi is NW-84.
Under the IWAI–J&K MoU of March 2025, the single floating jetty on the Ravi (NW-84) will be at:
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Correct answer: B — Sohar
One jetty will be at Sohar on the Ravi; the two on the Chenab are at Akhnoor and Reasi.
The E-Tiller inaugurated by Dr Jitendra Singh in Jammu on 6 March 2025 was developed by which CSIR laboratory?
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Correct answer: B — CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur
The E-Tiller was developed by CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur; it was inaugurated at the CSIR-IIIM Chatha farm.
According to Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on 27 February 2025, which States/UTs would soon join the mineral auction regime, taking it to 17 States?
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Correct answer: A — Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala
The Minister said Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala would soon join the mineral auction regime, expanding India's mineral auction map to 17 States.
According to the Ministry of Mines (27 February 2025), what is India's rank among the world's aluminium producers?
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Correct answer: A — 2nd
The Ministry said India is the 2nd largest aluminium producer in the world, among the top 10 in refined copper and the 4th largest iron ore producer.
Which film won the first prize in the NHRC's tenth annual short film competition on human rights, announced on 27 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Doodh Ganga - Valley's Dying Lifeline
'Doodh Ganga - Valley's Dying Lifeline' by Abdul Rashid Bhat of Jammu & Kashmir, on pollution of the Doodh Ganga river, won the ₹2 lakh first prize.
The festival Herath, on which PM Modi sent greetings on 25 February 2025, is closely associated with which community?
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Correct answer: D — Kashmiri Pandits
PM Modi greeted Kashmiri Pandits on Herath Poshte, a festival closely associated with their culture.
How many children from Jammu and Kashmir did Amit Shah interact with under the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme in New Delhi on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 250
Amit Shah interacted with 250 children from Jammu and Kashmir under the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme.
By when did Amit Shah ask the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure full implementation of the three new criminal laws, at the review on 18 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — April 2025
Amit Shah asked the UT administration to ensure full implementation of the three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir by April 2025.
DPIIT signed an MoU on 28 January 2025 with which institute to strengthen the startup ecosystem of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: A — Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute
PIB 2097035: DPIIT and the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) signed the MoU at JKEDI's Baribrahamna campus.
When was the JK Startup Policy, credited with over 250 new DPIIT startup registrations in J&K, launched?
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Correct answer: D — March 2024
PIB 2097035: the JK Startup Policy was launched in March 2024 and led to over 250 new registrations, taking the total to 988.
Where did the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 open on 23 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — NDS Stadium, Leh
PIB 2095520: the Games commenced at the NDS Stadium in Leh, Ladakh.
When was Jammu and Kashmir scheduled to host the snow games of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 22–25 February 2025
PIB 2095520: Ladakh hosts the first phase till 27 January; J&K hosts the snow games from 22 to 25 February.
Consider the following about the Khelo India Winter Games 2025: 1. It is the 5th edition of the Games. 2. Ladakh hosts the first phase till 27 January 2025. 3. Ladakh has a State Centre of Excellence in Leh for athletics, archery and boxing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2095575 calls it the 5th Khelo India Winter Games; PIB 2095520 gives the Ladakh phase till 27 January and the Leh State Centre of Excellence for athletics, archery and boxing.