Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Where was the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference inaugurated on 19 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Lucknow
PIB (Lok Sabha Secretariat): the 86th AIPOC commenced in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Who inaugurated the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference?
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Correct answer: A — UP Governor Anandiben Patel
PIB (Lok Sabha Secretariat): the conference was inaugurated by UP Governor Anandiben Patel; Om Birla gave the keynote and Satish Mahana read the PM's message.
How many special trains did Indian Railways run for the Mauni Amavasya period from 3 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 244
PIB (Railways): 244 special trains were operated since 3 January 2026, serving about 4.5 lakh passengers.
Which railway zone ran the largest number of the 244 Mauni Amavasya special trains in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — North Central Railway
PIB (Railways): North Central Railway ran 158 trains, Northern Railway 31 and North Eastern Railway 55.
From which place did the second range-wide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins in India begin in January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
PIB (Environment): the estimation started from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.
Which institution is coordinating the second range-wide dolphin estimation under Project Dolphin?
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Correct answer: A — Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
PIB (Environment): the estimation is coordinated by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun.
About how many riverine dolphins were estimated in India's previous range-wide survey (2021–23)?
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Correct answer: C — 6,327
PIB (Environment): the previous estimation (2021–23) recorded about 6,327 riverine dolphins.
Which city hosted the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 on 12 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
PIB (MeitY): Lucknow hosted the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026.
Which global working group held its fourth meeting alongside the UP Regional AI Impact Conference in Lucknow in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — AI for Economic Growth and Social Good Working Group
PIB (MeitY): the conference was held alongside the Fourth Meeting of the AI for Economic Growth and Social Good Working Group.
Which boxer won a record 10th national title at the National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pooja Rani
The Hindu and Sportstar: Pooja Rani won a record 10th national title in the 80kg category.
Consider the following results from the National Boxing Championships finals on 10 January 2026: 1. Nikhat Zareen won the 51kg gold by beating Nitu Ghanghas. 2. Lovlina Borgohain won gold in the 60kg category. 3. The finals were held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
The Hindu and Sportstar: statements 1 and 3 are correct; Lovlina won the 75kg title, not 60kg.
In its 5 January 2026 inspection drive, how many road stretches maintained by the Noida Authority did CAQM inspect?
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Correct answer: C — 142
PIB (MoEFCC): CAQM inspected 142 road stretches under the jurisdiction of the Noida Authority.
CAQM's road-dust inspections in NCR, such as the Noida drive of January 2026, are carried out under which statutory framework?
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Correct answer: B — Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
PIB (MoEFCC): the drive was part of CAQM's monitoring and enforcement under the statutory framework of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Which city hosted the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 4 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Varanasi
PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing.
At the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament inauguration (January 2026), PM Modi said India is set to host which multi-sport event in 2030?
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Correct answer: B — Commonwealth Games
PIB (PMO): the PM said the 2030 Commonwealth Games are set to be held in India and efforts are on to host the 2036 Olympics.
At which conference did Uttar Pradesh launch the AI-based YAKSH app on 27 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Police Manthan
NDTV (PTI), Hindustan Times and The Indian Express: the app was launched at 'Police Manthan', a two-day conference of senior police officers in Lucknow.
Uttar Pradesh Police's YAKSH app, launched in December 2025, is a digital version of which police record?
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Correct answer: B — Beat book
NDTV (PTI): YAKSH is a digital version of the beat book developed using AI and big-data analytics.
Consider the following statements about Uttar Pradesh's 'Police Manthan' held in December 2025: 1. Police Manthan replaces the traditional annual Police Week. 2. The two-day conference was held at the police headquarters in Lucknow. 3. The YAKSH app was launched there by the Union Home Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
NDTV (PTI) says the conference replaces the annual Police Week, and The Indian Express says it was held at the police headquarters in Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, not the Union Home Minister, launched YAKSH, so statement 3 is wrong.
In which city did the Prime Minister inaugurate the Rashtra Prerna Sthal on 25 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
PIB 2208531: the PM inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow has statues of which three leaders?
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Correct answer: D — Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Atal Bihari Vajpayee
PIB 2208531: the grand statues at the site are of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Under the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023, coal-based thermal plants must use a minimum blend of crop-residue pellets or briquettes of:
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Correct answer: A — 5%
PIB 2207853: the 2023 Rules mandate all coal-based TPPs to use a minimum 5% blend of biomass pellets or briquettes made of crop residue along with coal.
Which thermal power plant faced the largest proposed environmental compensation in CAQM's show cause notices of December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Talwandi Sabo Power Limited, Mansa
PIB 2207853: Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (Vedanta), Mansa, Punjab faced a proposed EC of about ₹33.02 crore, the highest of the six.
Which of the following districts is NOT part of the Kashi-Vindhya Region approved by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Prayagraj
Amar Ujala and TOI: the region comprises Varanasi, Jaunpur, Chandauli, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Bhadohi and Sonbhadra; Prayagraj is not included.
How many districts make up the Kashi-Vindhya Region approved by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Seven
Amar Ujala and TOI: seven districts of the Varanasi and Vindhyachal divisions form the Kashi-Vindhya Region.
India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel began commercial service on 11 December 2025 at which place?
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Correct answer: A — Namo Ghat, Varanasi
PIB 2202412: Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the vessel's commercial operation at Namo Ghat, Varanasi.
Which shipyard built India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel, owned by IWAI?
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Correct answer: A — Cochin Shipyard Ltd
PIB 2202412: the vessel, owned by the Inland Waterways Authority of India, was built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
What type of fuel cell system powers the hydrogen passenger vessel launched at Varanasi on 11 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell
PIB 2202412: the vessel operates on a Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell system that converts stored hydrogen into electricity, releasing only water.
At which university was the third academic session of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 held on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Banaras Hindu University
PIB 2211440: the 3rd academic session of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 was held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Which Tamil poet's contributions were highlighted at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 academic session at BHU on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mahakavi Subramania Bharati
PIB 2211440: speakers highlighted the influence of Sangam literature, Bhakti poetry and the contributions of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati.
On how many route km had Kavach 4.0 been commissioned as of 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 738
PIB 2199327: Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 738 Rkm: Palwal–Mathura–Nagda (633 Rkm) and Howrah–Bardhaman (105 Rkm).
Which section of the Delhi–Howrah route has Kavach 4.0 been commissioned on?
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Correct answer: A — Howrah–Bardhaman
PIB 2199327: Kavach 4.0 is commissioned on the Howrah–Bardhaman section (105 Rkm) of the Delhi–Howrah route.
Consider the following statements about Kavach: 1. It was adopted as the National Automatic Train Protection system in July 2020. 2. It requires Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4) certification. 3. RDSO approved the Kavach version 4.0 specification in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2199327: adopted as National ATP in July 2020; requires SIL-4 certification; RDSO approved specification 4.0 on 16 July 2024.
What is the overarching theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, inaugurated in Varanasi on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Tamil Karkalam – Let us learn Tamil
PIB 2198004: with 'Tamil Karkalam - Let us learn Tamil' as its overarching theme, KTS 4.0 focuses on youth engagement.
Which Union Minister inaugurated Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 along with UP CM Yogi Adityanath in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Dharmendra Pradhan
PIB 2198004: KTS 4.0 was inaugurated in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
The Dandakrama Parayanam completed by Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe in Kashi (2025) belongs to which Vedic branch?
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Correct answer: B — Shukla Yajurveda's Madhyandini branch
PIB 2197447: the Dandakrama Parayanam consists of 2,000 mantras of the Shukla Yajurveda's Madhyandini branch.
In how many days did Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe complete the Dandakrama Parayanam without interruption?
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Correct answer: C — 50 days
PIB 2197447: he completed it in 50 days without any interruption.
Which Indian pair retained the women's doubles title at the Syed Modi India International 2025 in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: B — Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat Japan's Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe 17-21, 21-13, 21-15 to defend their title.
Kidambi Srikanth lost the men's singles final of the Syed Modi International 2025 to:
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Correct answer: C — Jason Gunawan
Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong, China beat Srikanth 21-16, 8-21, 22-20 for his first World Tour title.
The DRDO laboratory 'Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment' (DMSRDE), visited by the Defence Minister in November 2025, is located in:
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Correct answer: C — Kanpur
DMSRDE is a Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO; Rajnath Singh visited it on 30 November 2025.
During his visit to DMSRDE in November 2025, the Defence Minister appreciated the lab for developing which fuel for the BrahMos missile?
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Correct answer: D — Naphthyl fuel
Rajnath Singh appreciated DMSRDE for products including Naphthyl Fuel for BrahMos Missile.
The fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) was scheduled in Varanasi during:
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Correct answer: B — 2 – 15 December 2025
KTS 4.0 runs from 2 to 15 December 2025 in Varanasi, inaugurated at NaMo Ghat on 2 December.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 coincided with which Tamil festival celebrated on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Karthigai Deepam
PIB notes that KTS 4.0 coincides with Karthigai Deepam, celebrated on 4 December.
'SportEdge', launched in November 2025 to strengthen India's sports goods industry, is focused on which city?
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Correct answer: A — Meerut
Jayant Chaudhary launched SportEdge Meerut to transform Meerut into an internationally recognised sports hub.
Under SportEdge Meerut (2025), BAIF and NEST plan to directly support more than how many nano-entrepreneurs?
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Correct answer: C — 5,000
BAIF and NEST plan to directly support and empower more than 5,000 nano-entrepreneurs.
The 19th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides, addressed by the President on 28 November 2025, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 19th National Jamboree at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
As per the President's address in November 2025, Bharat Scouts and Guides has about how many members?
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Correct answer: B — Over 6.3 million
There are over 6.3 million Scouts and Guides in India, including more than 2.4 million girls.
In November 2025 the Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express was extended up to which station?
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Correct answer: D — Izzatnagar (Bareilly)
The extension of the Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express up to Izzatnagar (Bareilly) was flagged off on 27 November 2025.
Which tree is depicted on the Dharma Dhwaja hoisted on the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on 25 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kovidara
The flag bears a radiant Sun, an 'Om' and the image of the Kovidara tree.
What are the dimensions of the right-angled triangular flag hoisted on the Ram Mandir Shikhar in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 10 ft × 20 ft
The flag measures ten feet in height and twenty feet in length.
Consider the following statements about the Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan Utsav of 25 November 2025: 1. It was held on Vivah Panchami. 2. The same date marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur. 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 PIB: the programme coincided with the Abhijit Muhurat of Vivah Panchami, and the date also marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Under which mission were ₹720 crore Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — National Quantum Mission
The four facilities worth ₹720 crore were announced under the National Quantum Mission.
Which of the following institutions is NOT among the four sites of the Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Madras
The four facilities are at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi; IIT Madras is not among them.
The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay, which supports 96 technology projects and over 50 deep-tech start-ups, functions under which mission?
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Correct answer: D — National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
The TIH at IIT Bombay is under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).
What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, beginning on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam
KTS 4.0 is organised around the theme 'Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam' to promote Tamil learning across India.
Which institutions are coordinating Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Madras and BHU Varanasi
The programme is being coordinated by IIT Madras and BHU Varanasi.
Under GRAP, Stage II ('Very Poor' air quality) applies when Delhi's AQI is in which range?
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Correct answer: B — 301–400
Stage II ('Very Poor') covers Delhi AQI 301–400, as listed in the revised GRAP of 21 November 2025.
In the GRAP revision of 21 November 2025, the decision on allowing offices to work at 50% strength with the rest working from home was moved to which stage?
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Correct answer: C — Stage III
This measure was moved from Stage IV to Stage III ('Severe', Delhi AQI 401–450).
Which body revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the NCR on 21 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas
The CAQM revised GRAP for the entire NCR on 21 November 2025.
In November 2025, CAQM asked Delhi and NCR state governments to postpone physical sports competitions scheduled in which months?
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Correct answer: B — November and December
CAQM asked that physical sports competitions scheduled in November and December be postponed in view of air quality.
What is the enumeration phase of Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: B — 4 November – 4 December 2025
The enumeration phase runs from 4 November to 4 December 2025.
How many States and Union Territories are covered under Phase II of the SIR of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: C — 12
Phase II covers 12 States/UTs, from Andaman & Nicobar to West Bengal.
Approximately how many electors (as on 27 October 2025) are covered under Phase II of the SIR?
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Correct answer: D — 50.99 crore
The ECI bulletin lists 50,99,72,687 electors across the 12 States/UTs.
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'.
Where will the 11th India International Science Festival (IISF–2025) be held from 6 to 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chandigarh
MoES said IISF–2025 is scheduled in Chandigarh from 6 to 9 December 2025.
What is the theme of IISF–2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Se Samruddhi: For Aatmanirbhar Bharat
IISF–2025's theme is 'Vigyan Se Samruddhi: For Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Science for Prosperity: For a Self-Reliant India).