Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In May 2026, a Mother Sanction of about ₹10,021 crore was released to 12 States under which scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin
Shivraj Singh Chouhan released a ₹10,021.42 crore Mother Sanction to 12 States under PMAY-G.
Which of the following States was NOT among the 12 States that received the PMAY-G Mother Sanction on 28 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Bihar
The 12 States were Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh; Bihar was not among them.
On 21 May 2026 Nitin Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance of how many km of National Highway projects in Uttar Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — 11,672 km
Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 11,672 km of NH projects in Uttar Pradesh.
Which three new centres did UPSC add for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar, Kanpur and Meerut
UPSC introduced new centres at Bhubaneswar, Kanpur and Meerut, raising the total from 80 to 83.
Which of the new UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 centres received the most applications?
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Correct answer: D — Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar received 10,656 applications, Kanpur 6,938 and Meerut 5,902; Ghaziabad is an existing centre.
Which of the following states is NOT a member of the Central Zonal Council, whose 26th meeting was held in Bastar in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bihar
The meeting was attended by the Chief Ministers of the member states Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Bihar is not among them.
Which body organised the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Inter-State Council Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs
PIB: the meeting was organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat, functioning under the MHA, with Chhattisgarh as host.
In how many cities does the Centre plan to roll out Water Metro services, as stated in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 18
Sonowal said the Centre has advanced plans to roll out Water Metro services in 18 cities.
Which of the following cities is proposed for Phase II (not Phase I) of the Water Metro rollout?
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Correct answer: D — Dibrugarh
Tezpur and Dibrugarh in Assam are proposed for Phase II; Guwahati, Srinagar and Varanasi are in Phase I.
The houselisting field operations that began in Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Maharashtra and Jharkhand on 17 May 2026 are part of which exercise?
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Correct answer: B — Phase I of Census 2027
The Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) is Phase I of Census 2027.
As of 17 May 2026, more than how many households had completed Census self-enumeration?
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Correct answer: D — 1.44 crore
MHA said more than 1.44 crore households had completed self-enumeration across 25 States/UTs.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027 operations as of 17 May 2026: 1. The self-enumeration facility has been introduced for the first time in Census operations. 2. Houselisting operations in Uttar Pradesh were completed between 16 April and 15 May 2026. 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: in Uttar Pradesh self-enumeration runs until 21 May and field work from 22 May to 20 June; the 16 April–15 May round covered A&N, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Odisha, Sikkim and Delhi's NDMC and Cantonment areas.
On 17 May 2026 the Census self-enumeration facility opened in which group of States/UTs?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Puducherry
Self-enumeration began on 17 May in Gujarat, J&K, Ladakh and Puducherry, open till 31 May 2026.
Where has the National Test House set up a state-of-the-art Shoe Testing Laboratory (announced May 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — Ghaziabad
The lab has been set up at the National Test House, Northern Region, Ghaziabad.
The National Test House (NTH) functions under which department of the Government of India?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Consumer Affairs
PIB states that NTH, Northern Region, Ghaziabad is under the Department of Consumer Affairs.
From which date will only electric L5 three-wheelers be registered in Delhi under CAQM's draft direction of May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1 January 2027
Draft Direction No. 100 mandates EV-only L5 three-wheeler registration in Delhi from 1 January 2027 (HVD districts 2028, rest of NCR 2029).
The CAQM issues directions such as those approved at its 28th meeting (May 2026) under Section 12 of which law?
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Correct answer: C — CAQM Act, 2021
The draft directions were approved under Section 12 of the CAQM Act, 2021.
What target does CAQM's Draft Direction No. 99 (May 2026) set for paddy stubble burning in the NCR states in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Complete elimination
Draft Direction No. 99 sets a target of complete elimination of paddy stubble burning in the NCR states in 2026.
What is the motto of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?
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Correct answer: B — Aapda Seva Sadaiv Sarvatra
Amit Shah noted at the President's Colour ceremony that NDRF personnel go anywhere with the motto 'Aapda Seva Sadaiv Sarvatra'.
Where was the President's Colour presented to the NDRF on 14 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 8th Battalion, Ghaziabad
Amit Shah presented the President's Colour at a parade held at 8th Bn NDRF, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF): 1. It was constituted under the Disaster Management Act, which was enacted in December 2005. 2. It was raised in 2006 with 8 battalions and now has 16 battalions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Disaster Management Act was enacted on 26 December 2005 and provided for the NDRF, which started with 8 battalions in 2006 and has expanded to 16.
For which state did IMD launch a pilot rainfall forecast at 1-km spatial resolution in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh
The High Spatial Resolution Rainfall Forecast for Uttar Pradesh gives 1-km resolution forecasts up to 10 days ahead as a pilot service.
IMD's AI-enabled 'Forecast of Monsoon Advance' (May 2026) is designed to support farmers in how many states?
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Correct answer: A — 16
The product supports farmers across 16 states and more than 3,000 sub-districts through the Agriculture Ministry's dissemination framework.
In the DST-supported facility 'SATHI' at Banaras Hindu University, reviewed in May 2026, what does SATHI stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institute
SATHI stands for Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institute, set up at BHU with DST support.
Where was the North Tech Symposium 2026 held in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Prayagraj
The North Tech Symposium 2026 was held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
As stated at the North Tech Symposium 2026, India's defence production in FY 2025-26 reached a record of about how much?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.54 lakh crore
India's defence production reached a record ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, a 174% rise in a decade; ₹6,81,000 crore is the 2026-27 defence Budget.
The three railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA in May 2026 will add about how many kilometres to the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: D — 901 km
The three projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 901 km.
Which of the following is one of the three railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 5 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Nagda–Mathura 3rd and 4th line
The approved projects are the 3rd and 4th lines on Nagda–Mathura, Guntakal–Wadi and Burhwal–Sitapur.
The 594-km Ganga Expressway inaugurated on 29 April 2026 connects which two cities of Uttar Pradesh?
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Correct answer: B — Meerut and Prayagraj
The Ganga Expressway runs from Meerut to Prayagraj through 12 districts.
Where did the Prime Minister lay the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway in December 2021?
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Correct answer: D — Shahjahanpur
In his inauguration speech, the PM said he had come to Shahjahanpur in December 2021 to lay the foundation stone; the inauguration took place at Hardoi.
Consider the following statements about the Ganga Expressway: 1. The expressway passes through 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh. 2. The Prime Minister said the expressway will be extended beyond Meerut to Haridwar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the expressway passes through 12 districts, and the PM said it will soon extend beyond Meerut to Haridwar.
Which two Amrit Bharat Express trains did the Prime Minister flag off from Varanasi on 28 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Banaras–Hadapsar (Pune) and Ayodhya–Mumbai (LTT)
The PM flagged off the daily Banaras–Hadapsar (Pune) and weekly Ayodhya–Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) Amrit Bharat Express trains.
Amrit Bharat Express trains, two of which were flagged off on 28 April 2026, are best described as:
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Correct answer: C — Fully non-AC trains with General and Sleeper coaches
Amrit Bharat trains are fully non-AC services with General and Sleeper class coaches, designed for low- and middle-income families.
The North Zone Agriculture Conference of the Union Agriculture Ministry was held on 24 April 2026 in:
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Correct answer: C — Lucknow
The conference was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with Shivraj Singh Chouhan and CM Yogi Adityanath.
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary, designated India's 99th Ramsar site (announced April 2026), is located in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Aligarh
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary is in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh.
With the designation of Shekha Jheel in April 2026, Uttar Pradesh's tally of Ramsar sites rose to:
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Correct answer: D — 12
The minister said Shekha Jheel took India's total to 99 and Uttar Pradesh's tally to 12.
Consider the following statements about Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary: 1. It is a stopover on the Central Asian Flyway for birds such as the Bar-headed Goose and Painted Stork. 2. According to its Ramsar Information Sheet, its date of designation is 19 January 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the minister described it as a Central Asian Flyway stopover, and the Ramsar Information Sheet lists the designation date as 19 January 2026.
In April 2026, the IAF activated an Emergency Landing Facility at Sultanpur on which expressway?
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Correct answer: C — Purvanchal Expressway
The ELF activated on 22 April 2026 is on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the IAF's ELF activation at Sultanpur (22 April 2026): 1. Operations were carried out both by day and by night. 2. The C-295 transport aircraft took part in the operations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the ELF was activated by day and night, and the participating fleet included the C-295 along with Jaguar, Mirage-2000, Su-30MKI and AN-32.
Which city was described in April 2026 as India's leading city under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with about 90,000 installations?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
Lucknow leads with about 90,000 installations, followed by Varanasi with about 40,000.
Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, Uttar Pradesh's vendor base has expanded from 60 to about:
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Correct answer: D — 6,000
Uttar Pradesh expanded its vendor base from 60 to 6,000, training youth as micro-vendors.
Under which scheme did the Centre approve procurement of 20 LMT of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Market Intervention Scheme
The potato procurement was approved under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for 2025-26.
Consider the following pairs from the Agriculture Ministry's approvals of 18 April 2026: 1. Uttar Pradesh – Potato procurement of 20 LMT 2. Andhra Pradesh – Tur procurement extended till 15 May 2026 3. Karnataka – Chana procurement limit raised to 1,13,250 MT How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: A — Only one
Only pair 1 is correct. The chana limit of 1,13,250 MT was for Andhra Pradesh, and the tur extension to 15 May 2026 was for Karnataka.
In April 2026, the NHRC heard 216 cases of alleged bonded labour in brick kilns of which state?
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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh
The cases related to brick kilns across various districts of Uttar Pradesh.
The law under which bonded labourers are entitled to rescue, release and rehabilitation, cited by the NHRC in April 2026, is the:
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Correct answer: A — Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
The NHRC cited the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 and the Central Sector Scheme.
The Smritika War Memorial, where a Laser, Light and Sound Show was inaugurated on 11 April 2026, is located in:
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Correct answer: B — Lucknow Cantonment
Smritika War Memorial is in Lucknow Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh.
Which Indian Army command's role is prominently featured in the Smritika War Memorial show in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: C — Central Command
The show prominently features the Central Command's pivotal role in various operations.
Consider the following statements about the Smritika War Memorial show: 1. It highlights Param Vir Chakra awardees from the Awadh region. 2. It is presented only in English. 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 roughly 30-minute show is in Hindi.
The Ministry of Cooperation's 7th National Review Conference, held on 9–10 April 2026, took place in:
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Correct answer: A — Varanasi
The conference was held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
At the 7th National Review Conference of the Ministry of Cooperation in April 2026, which body outlined expanded financing support for FPOs, fisheries and emerging cooperative sectors?
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Correct answer: C — National Cooperative Development Corporation
The NCDC outlined expanded financing support for FPOs, fisheries and emerging cooperative sectors.
Under the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023, coal-based thermal plants must use what blend of biomass pellets or briquettes with coal?
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Correct answer: B — 5%
The Rules mandate a 5% blend of biomass pellets or briquettes with coal, with a minimum threshold of 3% prescribed for FY 2024-25.
Which thermal power plant faced the largest Environmental Compensation (about ₹33.02 crore) in CAQM's April 2026 action on biomass co-firing?
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Correct answer: C — Talwandi Sabo Power Limited, Mansa
CAQM listed about ₹33.02 crore on Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (Mansa, Punjab), the highest of the six; Harduaganj had the lowest at about ₹2.74 crore.
Consider the following statements about CAQM's action of April 2026: 1. It covers thermal power plants located within 500 km of Delhi. 2. The minimum co-firing threshold prescribed for FY 2024-25 was 5%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the six plants are within 300 km of Delhi, and the minimum threshold for FY 2024-25 was 3% (5% is the mandated blend).
Mohsina Kidwai, who died on 8 April 2026, entered national politics by winning the 1978 Lok Sabha by-election from which constituency?
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Correct answer: A — Azamgarh
The Hindu and NDTV both report that she entered national politics after winning the 1978 by-election from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about Mohsina Kidwai: 1. She served as a member of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Assembly, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha at different points in her career. 2. She entered the Rajya Sabha in 2004. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: The Hindu and NDTV note that she served in four legislatures (MLC, MLA, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and entered the Rajya Sabha in 2004.
Which memoir did Mohsina Kidwai publish in 2022?
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Correct answer: D — My Life in Indian Politics
Both reports say she published her memoir 'My Life in Indian Politics' in 2022.