Jharkhand Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Before which date did Amit Shah say, at the Raipur review of 8 February 2026, that India will become completely Naxal-free?
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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2026
He said the country will become completely Naxal-free before 31 March 2026.
In which city did Amit Shah chair the Left Wing Extremism security review meeting on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Raipur
The meeting was held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The Home Secretaries and DGPs of which of these states were NOT among those listed by MHA as attending the Raipur LWE review of 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bihar
MHA listed Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra; Bihar was not on the list.
Which new train service did Ashwini Vaishnaw flag off on 8 February 2026 while opening road over bridges in West Bengal?
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Correct answer: A — Asansol–Bokaro
He flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro train service by video conference.
NMDC's first coal mine, inaugurated in January 2026, is Tokisud North in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Jharkhand
NMDC said its first coal mine, Tokisud North, is in Jharkhand.
How many route kilometres of Kavach 4.0 did Indian Railways commission on 30 January 2026, the highest in a single day?
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Correct answer: B — 472.3 km
PIB: 472.3 route km were commissioned on 30 January 2026; 324 km (Kota–Mathura) was the previous record and 1,306.3 km is the new total.
Which was the longest of the three sections where Kavach 4.0 was commissioned on 30 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Vadodara–Virar
PIB: Vadodara–Virar (344 km) on Western Railway; the others were Tuglakabad–Palwal (35 km) and Manpur–Sarmatanr (93.3 km).
Consider the following statements about Kavach 4.0 (as of 30 January 2026): 1. It is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system. 2. It had been commissioned in all zones of Indian Railways. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: Kavach is indigenous Automatic Train Protection; Kavach 4.0 had been commissioned across five zones (1,306.3 route km), not all zones.
In January 2026, which mineral was notified as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the MMDR Act, 1957?
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Correct answer: A — Coking coal
PIB (29 Jan 2026): The Government notified coking coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the MMDR Act, 1957.
India's coking coal resources, estimated at 37.37 billion tonnes, are largely located in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Jharkhand
PIB: Coking coal resources are largely in Jharkhand, with more in Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.
Consider the following statements about the January 2026 notification on coking coal: 1. Coking coal was included in Part D of the First Schedule of the MMDR Act, which lists critical and strategic minerals. 2. Royalty and auction premium from such mining leases will now go to the Central Government instead of the states. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: Coking coal was added to Part D. Under Section 11D(3), royalty, auction premium and other payments continue to accrue to the State Governments.
NMDC formally entered coal mining in January 2026 with which mine?
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Correct answer: A — Tokisud North, Hazaribagh
PIB (Steel): NMDC commenced coal mining operations at the Tokisud North Coal Mine in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, on 23 January 2026.
The Tokisud North Coal Mine, where NMDC began operations in January 2026, is in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Jharkhand
PIB (Steel): the mine is in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand.
In January 2026, Naxal Central Committee member 'Anal alias Patiram Manjhi' was killed in an operation in which district?
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Correct answer: D — West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
PIB (MHA): the joint CRPF–Jharkhand Police operation in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, killed Anal alias Patiram Manjhi and 15 other Naxalites.
By what date has the Union Home Minister committed to eradicate Naxalism?
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Correct answer: C — 31 March 2026
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah reiterated the commitment to eradicate Naxalism before 31 March 2026.
Where is the headquarters of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), which marked its 125th Foundation Day in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dhanbad
PIB (Labour): DGMS celebrated its 125th Foundation Day at its headquarters in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
In which year was the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) established?
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Correct answer: B — 1902
PIB (Labour): DGMS was established in 1902.
At the Kartik Jatra in Gumla on 30 December 2025, President Murmu said which leader 'strengthened tribal consciousness and identity in accordance with the ideals of Bhagwan Birsa Munda'?
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Correct answer: A — Kartik Oraon
PIB (President's Secretariat): the President said Pankhraj Saheb Kartik Oraon strengthened tribal consciousness and identity in accordance with Birsa Munda's ideals.
Gumla, where President Murmu addressed the Antarrajyiy Jansanskritik Samagam Samaroh – Kartik Jatra in December 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Jharkhand
PIB: the Kartik Jatra was held at Gumla, Jharkhand.
The Ol Chiki script, whose centenary President Murmu celebrated at Jamshedpur on 29 December 2025, was created by:
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Correct answer: B — Pandit Raghunath Murmu
PIB (President's Secretariat): Pandit Raghunath Murmu created the Ol Chiki script in 1925.
Consider the following statements about the Ol Chiki script: 1. It was created in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath Murmu for the Santhali language. 2. The Constitution of India in Santhali, written in Ol Chiki, was released on 25 December 2025. 3. Before Ol Chiki, Santhali was written only in the Devanagari script. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (President's Secretariat): Ol Chiki was created in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath Murmu, and the Santhali Constitution in Ol Chiki was released on 25 December 2025. Earlier, Roman, Devanagari, Odia and Bengali scripts were all used, so statement 3 is wrong.
Untied Grants released to Panchayati Raj Institutions under the Fifteenth Finance Commission can be used for the subjects listed in which Schedule of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: C — Eleventh Schedule
PIB 2208817: Untied Grants are used for location-specific needs under the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule, except salaries and establishment costs. (The Twelfth Schedule lists municipal subjects.)
Consider the following statements about Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies: 1. Tied Grants can be used for sanitation, including maintaining ODF status, and for drinking water supply. 2. Untied Grants can be used to pay salaries of panchayat staff. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB 2208817: Tied Grants are for sanitation/ODF and drinking water; Untied Grants cannot be used for salaries and other establishment costs.
In which script is the Santhali version of the Constitution of India, released on 25 December 2025, written?
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Correct answer: A — Ol Chiki
PIB 2208453: the President said the Constitution is now available in the Santhali language, written in the Ol Chiki script.
Santhali was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution by which Amendment Act?
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Correct answer: C — 92nd Amendment Act, 2003
PIB 2208453 and 2208484: Santhali was included in the Eighth Schedule through the 92nd Amendment Act, 2003.
Consider the following statements about the Santhali Constitution released in December 2025: 1. The Ol Chiki script was developed by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925. 2. The translation was published by the Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice. 3. It was released at a joint sitting in Parliament House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2208484: Ol Chiki was developed by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925 and the translation was published by the Legislative Department. It was released at Rashtrapati Bhavan, so statement 3 is wrong.
The Revised Jharia Master Plan, reviewed by the Coal Minister in December 2025, mainly addresses which problems in the Jharia Coalfield?
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Correct answer: B — Mine fires, land subsidence and rehabilitation
PIB 2208187: the RJMP, approved by the CCEA on 25 June 2025, aims to address mine fires, land subsidence and rehabilitation in the Jharia Coalfield.
Under the Revised Jharia Master Plan, which body rehabilitates non-BCCL families from endangered areas?
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Correct answer: D — Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority
PIB 2208187: rehabilitation of non-BCCL families is undertaken by the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA) under the State Government, while BCCL rehabilitates families within its operational areas.
In how many Scheduled districts of Jharkhand will the PESA rules approved by the state Cabinet on 23 December 2025 apply?
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Correct answer: C — 15
UNI and IANS: the PESA rules clear the way for the law to become operational across 15 Scheduled districts of Jharkhand.
The PESA Act, whose implementation rules Jharkhand approved in December 2025, was enacted in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1996
PIB 2208189 and UNI: the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act dates from 1996.
India's first VR-based mine simulator for coal mining safety, inaugurated in December 2025, was developed by which institute?
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Correct answer: D — IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
PIB 2207948: the VRMS was developed by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad in collaboration with Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries NCL and ECL.
The Centre of Excellence inaugurated at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on 23 December 2025 was set up under which mission?
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Correct answer: A — National Critical Minerals Mission
PIB 2207948: the minister inaugurated the Center of Excellence under the National Critical Minerals Mission hosted in IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
In December 2025, Jharkhand opened a free JEE–NEET coaching institute for Scheduled Tribe students named after:
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Correct answer: C — Shibu Soren
HT and ET (PTI): the Dishom Guru Shibu Soren Engineering (JEE) and Medical (NEET) Coaching Institute was inaugurated at Hindpiri, Ranchi.
How many students were selected for the first batch of Jharkhand's free JEE–NEET coaching institute for ST students?
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Correct answer: A — 300
HT and ET (PTI): 300 students, including 168 girls, were selected for the inaugural batch.
On 30 November 2025 Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century against South Africa at which venue?
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Correct answer: C — JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
Kohli made 135 in the 1st ODI at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.
With his 52nd ODI century in November 2025, Virat Kohli surpassed which record?
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Correct answer: D — Sachin Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries, for most centuries in a single format
His 52nd ODI hundred took him past Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries for the most centuries by a batter in one format.
Which state won the Gold Medal in the Partner State category at IITF 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
In the Partner State category Rajasthan won gold, Bihar silver and Uttar Pradesh bronze; Maharashtra got a special commendation.
At the 44th IITF (2025), which state won the Gold Medal in the 'States and Union Territories' category?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
Odisha won gold, Madhya Pradesh silver and Puducherry bronze in the States and UTs category.
Which company won all three coal blocks auctioned in the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Damodar Valley Corporation
Damodar Valley Corporation submitted the closing bids for Pirpainti Barahat, Dhulia North and Mandakini-B.
The Mandakini-B coal block auctioned in the 13th round of commercial coal auctions is located in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Odisha
Mandakini-B is in Odisha; Pirpainti Barahat and Dhulia North are in Jharkhand.
On which date was the state of Jharkhand formed, whose silver jubilee was celebrated in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 15 November 2000
Jharkhand was formed on 15 November 2000, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Where was the main celebration of Jharkhand's 25th Foundation Day held?
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Correct answer: B — Morabadi Ground, Ranchi
The main silver jubilee celebration was held at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi, led by CM Hemant Soren.
Which state is the Focus State at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jharkhand
Jharkhand is the Focus State; Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are Partner States.
What is the theme of the 44th India International Trade Fair 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
IITF 2025 is centred on the theme 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
After the recent GST reforms, what is the GST rate on tendu leaves, according to the PIB explainer on Jharkhand (October 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — 5%
PIB: the GST rate on tendu leaves has been reduced from 18% to 5%, and on bamboo from 12% to 5%.
Consider the following statements from the PIB explainer on GST reforms and Jharkhand (October 2025): 1. Jharkhand accounts for nearly 26% of India's total iron ore reserves. 2. GST on iron has been reduced from 18% to 5%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: Jharkhand accounts for nearly 26% of India's iron ore reserves; GST on iron was cut from 12% (not 18%) to 5%.
The Ghatsila (ST) Assembly constituency, where a bye-election was announced on 6 October 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Jharkhand
PIB (ECI): 45-Ghatsila (ST) in Jharkhand fell vacant on the death of Ramdas Soren.
Consider the following statements about the bye-elections announced on 6 October 2025: 1. The Budgam seat in Jammu and Kashmir fell vacant on the resignation of Omar Abdullah. 2. The Anta seat in Rajasthan fell vacant on the death of the sitting member. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB (ECI): 27-Budgam fell vacant on the resignation of Omar Abdullah; 193-Anta fell vacant on the disqualification of Kanwarlal.