Sikkim Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Which of the following was NOT among the Himalayan States/UTs whose GLOF and avalanche preparedness was reviewed by the Union Home Secretary on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Meghalaya
The States/UT were Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
In disaster management, what does the abbreviation GLOF stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
GLOF stands for Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, the hazard reviewed by the MHA along with snow avalanches.
What ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each person killed in the Namchi (Sikkim) tunnel collapse in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2 lakh
₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased; ₹50,000 for the injured.
In whose presence was the reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 signed with Sikkim on 9 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — C.R. Patil and Prem Singh Tamang
The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
The enumeration phase of SIR Phase III of electoral rolls began on 30 May 2026 in which group of States?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur
As per the ECI order of 14 May 2026, the enumeration phase began on 30 May 2026 in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur.
The Election Commission ordered the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in May 2026 under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Article 324
The ECI ordered SIR in exercise of its powers under Article 324 and Section 21 of the RP Act, 1950.
Consider the following statements about SIR Phase III (May 2026): 1. The ECI ordered SIR in 16 States and 3 Union Territories on 14 May 2026. 2. Booth Level Agents of recognised parties may collect up to 50 forms per day from the public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
SIR was ordered in 16 States and 3 UTs on 14 May 2026, and BLAs are allowed to collect up to 50 forms per day.
In May 2026, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 'President of India's Police Colour' to the police force of which State?
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Correct answer: D — Sikkim
The President presented the Police Colour to the Sikkim Police at Gangtok on 28 May 2026.
Consider the following statements about the Sikkim Police, which received the President's Police Colour in May 2026: 1. The force was established in 1897. 2. Sikkim became the first State in the North-East to receive the President's Police Colour. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The Sikkim Police was established in 1897; Sikkim became the 15th State and the third in the North-East (not the first) to receive the honour.
Under which programme was Sikkim declared a fully literate State in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
Sikkim was declared fully literate under ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
While congratulating Sikkim on becoming fully literate (May 2026), the President recalled that in 2016 Sikkim had become India's first:
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Correct answer: D — Fully organic State
President Murmu noted that Sikkim became India's first fully organic State in 2016.
Which Statehood Day did Sikkim celebrate on 16 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 51st
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed Sikkim's 51st Statehood Day celebrations in Gangtok.
At Sikkim's Statehood Day event in May 2026, the Vice President paid tribute to which person as the first Chief Minister of Sikkim?
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Correct answer: D — Kazi Lhendup Dorjee
The Vice President paid tribute to Kazi Lhendup Dorjee, the first Chief Minister of Sikkim.
The 'Mission Sikkim Organics' initiative highlighted on Sikkim's Statehood Day 2026 is worth how much and is expected to benefit how many farmer families?
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Correct answer: A — ₹360 crore; over 66,000 families
DoNER said the ₹360 crore Mission Sikkim Organics initiative, anchored in MDoNER's ₹85 crore contribution, will benefit over 66,000 farmer families.
SIR Phase III of electoral rolls, ordered by the ECI on 14 May 2026, covers about how many electors?
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Correct answer: B — 36.73 crore
Over 3.94 lakh BLOs will go house to house to 36.73 crore electors in SIR Phase III.
Which of the following is NOT covered in SIR Phase III announced by the ECI in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Himachal Pradesh
Phase III covers the whole country except Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, whose schedule will be announced later.
Consider the following statements about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Phase III (2026): 1. The ECI ordered it under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. 2. Enumeration begins first, on 30 May 2026, in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The ECI order cites Article 324 and Section 21 of the RP Act, 1950, and the house-to-house enumeration starts on 30 May in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur.
At which venue was the closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50th Year of Statehood celebrations held on 28 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Paljor Stadium, Gangtok
The Prime Minister addressed the closing ceremony at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok.
Which Article of the Constitution, inserted by the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, contains special provisions with respect to Sikkim?
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Correct answer: D — Article 371F
Article 371F (special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim) was inserted by the 36th Amendment with effect from 26 April 1975.
Consider the following statements about the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975: 1. It omitted Article 2A, under which Sikkim was associated with the Union. 2. It allotted Sikkim two seats in the Lok Sabha. 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 Act allotted Sikkim one seat each in the Council of States and the House of the People.
From which date did the first phase of Census 2027 begin, as announced on 30 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1 April 2026
The Registrar General said the first phase of Census 2027 would begin from 1 April 2026.
Census 2027 is which census in India's series, and which since Independence?
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Correct answer: B — 16th in series, 8th since Independence
Census 2027 will be the 16th in the series and the 8th since Independence; the last census was in 2011.
What is the reference date of Census 2027 for most of India?
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Correct answer: C — 00:00 hours, 1 March 2027
The reference date is 00:00 hours of 1 March 2027; for Ladakh, snow-bound J&K, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh it is 1 October 2026.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027: 1. It is the first census in India to be conducted digitally, with a self-enumeration option. 2. Enumeration of castes will be done during the first phase (House Listing). 3. The self-enumeration portal and mobile app are available in 16 languages. Which of the above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
Census 2027 is the first digital census with self-enumeration, available in 16 languages; caste enumeration will be done in the second phase (Population Enumeration), not the first.
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.
Which institution was selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 in the institutional category?
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Correct answer: D — Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority
PIB (MHA): the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (institutional) and Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke (individual) were selected for 2026.
Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke, winner of the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026, supervised construction of a 190-foot Bailey bridge at which place?
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Correct answer: A — Chooralmala, Wayanad
PIB (MHA): during the 2024 Wayanad floods and landslides, she supervised the swift construction of a 190-foot Bailey bridge at Chooralmala.
Consider the following about the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar: 1. It is announced every year on 23 January. 2. 271 nominations were received for the 2026 award. 3. It is given only to individuals. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MHA): the award is announced every year on 23 January and 271 nominations were received for 2026; it has both institutional and individual categories.
How many proposals did the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife consider at its 88th meeting in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 70
PIB (MoEFCC): the Standing Committee considered 70 proposals, including 17 defence-related ones.
The 17 defence-related proposals considered at the 88th NBWL Standing Committee meeting were located mainly in:
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Correct answer: D — Ladakh and Sikkim
PIB (MoEFCC): the 17 defence proposals were primarily located in the UT of Ladakh and the State of Sikkim.
Proposals in and around protected areas are considered by the NBWL Standing Committee under which Act?
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Correct answer: C — Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
PIB (MoEFCC): the proposals were considered in accordance with the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
How many Gram Panchayats in Sikkim are to benefit from the first instalment of XV Finance Commission untied grants for 2025-26, released in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 199
PIB (Panchayati Raj): the funds are for 5 eligible District Panchayats and all 199 eligible Gram Panchayats.
What amount was released as the first instalment of XV Finance Commission untied grants for 2025-26 to Sikkim's rural local bodies?
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Correct answer: D — ₹643.50 lakh
PIB (Panchayati Raj): ₹643.50 lakh was released as the first instalment; ₹17.50 lakh was a separate withheld 2024-25 portion.
How many Border Roads Organisation projects did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicate to the nation from Ladakh on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 125
PIB 2199999: Rajnath Singh dedicated 125 BRO projects, the most ever inaugurated simultaneously.
The Shyok Tunnel, from where 125 BRO projects were dedicated on 7 December 2025, lies on which road?
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Correct answer: A — Darbuk–Shyok–Daulat Beg Oldie road
PIB 2199999: the event was held at the Shyok Tunnel on the Darbuk–Shyok–Daulat Beg Oldie road in Ladakh.
Consider the following statements about the 125 BRO projects dedicated on 7 December 2025: 1. They include 93 bridges. 2. They are spread across 2 Union Territories and 7 States. 3. They cost about ₹5,000 crore, the highest-value inaugurations in BRO's history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2199999: 28 roads, 93 bridges and 4 other projects across 2 UTs and 7 States, costing about ₹5,000 crore, the highest-value inaugurations in BRO's history.
Which war memorial in Ladakh did Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurate on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Galwan War Memorial
PIB 2199999: Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the Galwan War Memorial in Ladakh.
What type of structure is the 920-metre Shyok Tunnel in Ladakh, inaugurated on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Cut-and-cover tunnel
PIB 2199999: the Shyok Tunnel is a 920-metre cut-and-cover tunnel built for all-weather connectivity.
Where was the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2025 held?
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Correct answer: C — Gangtok
The 13th ITM was held in Gangtok, Sikkim from 13 to 16 November 2025.
The International Tourism Mart organised by the Ministry of Tourism showcases the tourism potential of:
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Correct answer: B — The North Eastern Region
ITM showcases the tourism potential of the North Eastern States.
The Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) amount of ₹18.3 lakh released by the National Biodiversity Authority in October 2025 operates under which law?
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Correct answer: B — Biological Diversity Act, 2002
PIB: the amount is Access and Benefit Sharing money under the framework of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
The Lampokhari Lake area, whose Biodiversity Management Committee received ABS money from the NBA in October 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Sikkim
PIB: the BMC is in the Lampokhari Lake area, Aritar, Sikkim; the other recipient was Narrau village BMC in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Where was the 14th India–Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security held in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Thimphu
PIB (MHA): the 14th India-Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security was held in Thimphu, Bhutan, on 16–17 October 2025.
Before the 14th India–Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security in October 2025, the previous such meeting was held in:
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Correct answer: B — 2019
PIB (MHA): the last such meeting was held in the year 2019.