Jammu and Kashmir Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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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.
How many Jal Jeevan Mission water supply schemes were inaugurated at Jasrota in Kathua, J&K, on 8 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 7
Seven schemes costing ₹25.31 crore were inaugurated, serving 15,881 people in 10 villages.
At the high-level review of Jammu and Kashmir security on 5 February 2025, Amit Shah directed security agencies to work towards which goal?
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Correct answer: B — Zero infiltration
Amit Shah directed agencies to step up the fight against terrorism with the goal of 'zero infiltration' and to curb narco-terror funding.
On 4 February 2025, the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri was approved for which book?
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Correct answer: A — Ik Hor Ashwthama
PIB (4 Feb 2025): the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri was approved for Ik Hor Ashwthama (short stories) by the late Chaman Arora.
Who is the President of the Sahitya Akademi who approved the 2024 Dogri award on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Madhav Kaushik
PIB (4 Feb 2025): Madhav Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi, approved the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri.
Where did Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurate the Centre for Advanced Genomics & Precision Medicine on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — AIIMS Jammu
PIB (2 Feb 2025): Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Genomics & Precision Medicine at AIIMS Jammu.
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.
How many property cards did PM Narendra Modi distribute under the SVAMITVA scheme on 18 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over 65 lakh
PIB (Ministry of Panchayati Raj): over 65 lakh property cards were distributed on 18 January 2025, taking the total to 2.25 crore.
The SVAMITVA scheme is implemented by which Union Ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Panchayati Raj
PIB: SVAMITVA is a scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, whose Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh attended the 18 January 2025 ceremony.
With the 18 January 2025 distribution, the total number of property cards issued under SVAMITVA reached:
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Correct answer: B — 2.25 crore
PIB: the distribution took the total number of property cards under SVAMITVA to 2.25 crore.
Consider the following statements about the SVAMITVA property card distribution on 18 January 2025: 1. It covered more than 50,000 villages across 237 districts. 2. The Union Territories covered were Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. 3. Tamil Nadu and Kerala were among the 10 states covered. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB: the ceremony covered 50,000+ villages in 237 districts, in 10 states and the UTs of J&K and Ladakh. The 10 states were Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, not Tamil Nadu or Kerala.
In January 2025, the Union Home Minister ordered an Inter-Ministerial Team to ascertain the causes of deaths in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
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Correct answer: D — Rajouri
PIB (MHA): the team was to visit the affected village in Jammu's Rajouri district to ascertain the causes of deaths in 3 incidents.
Experts from which of the following Ministries were NOT listed as part of the Inter-Ministerial Team on the Rajouri deaths?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Earth Sciences
PIB (MHA): the team comprised experts from the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Agriculture, Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Water Resources. Earth Sciences was not listed.
Which edition of Armed Forces Veterans' Day was observed on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB (MoD): the ninth Armed Forces Veterans' Day was celebrated on 14 January 2025.
Where did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh celebrate Armed Forces Veterans' Day 2025 with about 1,000 ex-servicemen?
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Correct answer: A — Akhnoor, Jammu
PIB: Rajnath Singh addressed around 1,000 ex-servicemen at Tanda Artillery Brigade, Akhnoor in Jammu.
As noted by Rajnath Singh on Veterans' Day 2025, the year 2025 marks the diamond jubilee of which war?
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Correct answer: D — 1965 Indo-Pak war
PIB: Raksha Mantri said 2025 is the diamond jubilee year of the 1965 Indo-Pak war.
The Sonamarg Tunnel, inaugurated by PM Modi on 13 January 2025, was earlier known as:
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Correct answer: B — Z-Morh tunnel
The Hindu and Indian Express: the tunnel was earlier called the Z-Morh tunnel; Zojila is a separate tunnel due by 2028.
In which district of Jammu and Kashmir is the Sonamarg Tunnel located?
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Correct answer: C — Ganderbal
The Hindu and Indian Express both place the tunnel in Ganderbal district.
Consider the following statements about the Sonamarg Tunnel project: 1. It was built at a cost of over ₹2,700 crore. 2. Its main tunnel is 6.4 km long. 3. It is situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): all three statements are correct.
On 10 January 2025, Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of a Regional Meteorological Centre in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Jammu
PIB (MoES): Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of a Regional Meteorological Centre in Jammu.
Which organisation has recognised the Srinagar Meteorology Centre as a 'Centennial Centre'?
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Correct answer: B — World Meteorological Organization
PIB (MoES): the Srinagar Meteorology Centre is recognised as a Centennial Centre by the World Meteorological Organization.
The Regional Meteorological Centre for Jammu was announced at an event marking which IMD milestone?
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Correct answer: C — 150th anniversary
PIB (MoES): the announcement was made at an event commemorating the 150th anniversary of IMD.
What is the total route length of the new Jammu Railway Division inaugurated by the PM on 6 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 742.1 km
PIB (PMO): the Jammu Railway Division covers 742.1 km, including the Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla section.
The Charlapalli New Terminal Station inaugurated on 6 January 2025 is in which district of Telangana?
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Correct answer: B — Medchal-Malkajgiri
PIB (PMO): the Charlapalli New Terminal Station is in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, developed at about ₹413 crore.
The Rayagada Railway Division Building, whose foundation stone was laid on 6 January 2025, belongs to which railway zone?
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Correct answer: C — East Coast Railway
PIB (PMO): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Rayagada Railway Division Building of East Coast Railway.
Which of the following sections are part of the new Jammu Railway Division, as per the PIB release of 6 January 2025? 1. Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla 2. Batala–Pathankot 3. Pathankot–Joginder Nagar Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): the division comprises Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla, Bhogpur Sirwal–Pathankot, Batala–Pathankot and Pathankot–Joginder Nagar sections.
According to data released by the ECI on 26 December 2024, which parliamentary constituency recorded the highest voter turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
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Correct answer: D — Dhubri
PIB (ECI): the PC with the highest turnout was Dhubri (Assam) at 92.3%.
Which parliamentary constituency recorded the lowest turnout (38.7%) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as per ECI data released in December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Srinagar
PIB (ECI): the PC with the lowest turnout was Srinagar (J&K) at 38.7%, compared to 14.4% in 2019.
Which parliamentary constituency received the highest number of nominations (114) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
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Correct answer: C — Malkajgiri
PIB (ECI): the PC with the highest number of nominations was Malkajgiri (Telangana) with 114.
Consider the following statements based on ECI data on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections released on 26 December 2024: 1. The turnout of female electors (65.78%) was higher than that of male electors (65.55%). 2. NOTA's vote share rose compared to the 2019 elections. 3. Puducherry had the highest share of female electors among States/UTs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 3 only
PIB (ECI): 65.78% of female electors voted against 65.55% of male electors, and Puducherry had the highest female elector share (53.03%). Statement 2 is wrong: NOTA got 0.99% in 2024, down from 1.06% in 2019.
Which Union Territory will host the ice events (ice hockey and ice skating) of the Khelo India Winter Games in January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ladakh
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the Union Territory of Ladakh will host the ice events from January 23 to 27, 2025, while J&K will host the snow events.
In which year did the Khelo India Winter Games start?
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Correct answer: B — 2020
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the Khelo India Winter Games started in 2020, when almost 1,000 athletes took part in the inaugural edition.
Consider the following about the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, announced on 11 December 2024: 1. Ladakh will host ice hockey and ice skating. 2. Jammu & Kashmir will host the snow events in January 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Ladakh will host the ice sports (ice hockey and ice skating). Statement 2 is incorrect: J&K will host the snow events from 22 to 25 February 2025.
'Kalahari', which Dr Jitendra Singh called for promoting at the DISHA meeting in Udhampur on 8 December 2024, is a local:
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Correct answer: B — Milk food product
PIB (8 Dec 2024): Dr Jitendra Singh called for promoting the Udhampur 'Kalahari', a local milk food product, through value addition and fusion options.
The 14.2 km Kathua-Boura road inaugurated by Dr Jitendra Singh on 7 December 2024 was built under which scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
PIB (7 Dec 2024): Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated three roads, including L034-Block Boundary Kathua to Boura under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY); the 14.2 km road caters to the historic Mata Sundri temple.
Who chaired the first annual review meeting of RuTAG 2.0 projects held at SKUAST, Srinagar on 5–6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the first annual review meeting of RuTAG 2.0 projects at SKUAST, Srinagar on 5–6 December 2024 was chaired by Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
The Jawahar Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir, renovated by BRO in 2024, passes through which mountain range?
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Correct answer: D — Pir Panjal
PIB (Defence): the Jawahar Tunnel has historically served as a vital passage through the Pir Panjal range connecting the Kashmir valley and Leh with the rest of India.
In which year was the twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir originally built?
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Correct answer: B — 1956
PIB (Defence): BRO renovated the 1956-built 2.5 km-long twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel.
At the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave in November 2024, Dr Jitendra Singh said India's bio-economy is on track to reach what size by 2030?
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Correct answer: A — $300 billion
PIB (S&T): the bio-economy grew from $10 billion in 2014 to $130 billion and is on track to reach $300 billion by 2030.
As per Dr Jitendra Singh at the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave (November 2024), India's startup ecosystem ranks where globally?
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Correct answer: D — Third
PIB (S&T): he said India's startup ecosystem is now the third-largest globally, with over 1.6 lakh ventures.
Who was elected the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on 4 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Abdul Rahim Rather
J&K DIPR (4 Nov 2024): NC leader Abdul Rahim Rather was unanimously elected first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the UT of J&K.
Abdul Rahim Rather, elected Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly in November 2024, is a seven-time MLA from which constituency?
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Correct answer: B — Charar-e-Sharief
J&K DIPR: Rather is a seven-time MLA from Charar-e-Sharief.
Who was the pro-tem Speaker who conducted the session in which the J&K Assembly Speaker was elected on 4 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Mubarak Gul
J&K DIPR: pro-tem Speaker Mubarak Gul conducted the session; Javed Ahmad Dar moved and Arjun Singh Raju seconded the motion.
In which city is the Gandhi Memorial Camp College, where Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 'Mata Saraswati Auditorium' on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Jammu
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the Minister inaugurated the auditorium at Gandhi Memorial Camp College at Jammu.
Consider the following about Dr Jitendra Singh's remarks at Jammu on 31 October 2024: 1. He said the government had decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country. 2. He said one such exhibition would be held in Srinagar soon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the government has decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country; one will be held in Srinagar soon.
Which Chief of the Air Staff visited Jammu and forward IAF bases on the eve of Diwali 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: on the eve of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited Jammu and some forward locations.
Which city won 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at Urban Mobility India 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Bhubaneswar wins the 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at the 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024.
Which city won 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System' at UMI 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Srinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Srinagar wins 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System'.
Which city was announced as the venue of the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition (2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Gurugram
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Manohar Lal announced Gurugram, Haryana, as the venue of the 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2025.
Where was the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2024 held?
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Correct answer: B — Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: the three-day 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024 was held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
According to the ICMR-INDIAB data released on 20 October 2024, what is the overall burden of diabetes in the Jammu region?
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Correct answer: B — 18.9%
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the overall burden in Jammu region is 18.9%, with 26.5% in urban and 14.5% in rural areas.
What was the diabetes prevalence in urban areas of the Jammu region as per the ICMR-INDIAB data (20 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — 26.5%
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: 26.5% in urban areas and 14.5% in rural areas.
The Jammu-region data of the ICMR-INDIAB study released on 20 October 2024 covered how many districts?
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Correct answer: A — 10
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the overall burden of the disease in Jammu region covering its 10 districts is 18.9%.
Where did Omar Abdullah take oath as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on 16 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar
The Hindu and The Indian Express, 16 Oct 2024: Omar Abdullah took oath at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
Omar Abdullah, sworn in on 16 October 2024, holds which distinction?
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Correct answer: D — First Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
The Hindu and The Indian Express: Omar Abdullah became the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Who administered the oath of office to Omar Abdullah as Chief Minister on 16 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
The Indian Express, 16 Oct 2024: Abdullah and his ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Consider the following statements about the Jammu and Kashmir swearing-in of 16 October 2024: 1. Surinder Kumar Choudhary was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister. 2. It is Omar Abdullah's second term as Chief Minister, his first having begun in 2009. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct. The Hindu and The Indian Express: Surinder Kumar Choudhary was sworn in as Deputy CM. The Hindu: it is the second term of Omar Abdullah as Chief Minister after 2009.