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Current Affairs Questions, 12 November 2026
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- Q1
Which department launched One Nation One Ration Card in 2019?
Explanation: The Department of Food and Public Distribution launched ONORC in 2019. The other departments are not its launching department.
- Q2
Consider the following statements about One Nation One Ration Card:
- 1.It permits eligible beneficiaries to access foodgrains across States without a new ration card.
- 2.Its portability transactions are restricted to transactions within a single State.
- 3.The Mera Ration app can help beneficiaries locate nearby Fair Price Shops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: ONORC enables portability without a new card, and Mera Ration helps locate shops. Statement 2 is incorrect because portability includes both inter-State and intra-State transactions.
- Q3
Which body issued the panchayat election programme in the Mendi Gram Panchayat electoral-roll case?
Explanation: The Rajasthan State Election Commission issued the election programme on 3 October 2026. The district election officer ordered removal of the names, the returning officer rejected the initial objection, and the High Court adjudicated the dispute.
- Q4
Consider the following statements about the Rajasthan High Court decision concerning Mendi Gram Panchayat in 2026:
- 1.The court treated announcement of the election programme as the beginning of the election process.
- 2.The district election officer gave the four voters an adequate opportunity to be heard before ordering deletion.
- 3.A single judge had cancelled the deletion order on 4 November.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the court treated the programme announcement as the start of the process, and the single judge cancelled the order on 4 November. Statement 2 is incorrect because the court found that an adequate hearing was not provided.
- Q5
Which parliamentary chamber voted on the constitutional amendment proposal linked to delimitation on 17 April 2026?
Explanation: The proposal failed in the Lok Sabha, the directly elected House of Parliament. The Rajya Sabha is the other parliamentary House, while the two legislative assemblies are state legislatures.
- Q6
Consider the following statements about the 2026 delimitation proposals:
- 1.The proposals envisaged using the 2011 Census as the basis for redrawing constituencies.
- 2.The proposed maximum number of Lok Sabha seats was 543.
- 3.The exercise was linked to implementing women's reservation before the 2029 Lok Sabha election.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the proposals used the 2011 Census and were linked to women's reservation before 2029. Statement 2 is incorrect because 543 was the existing strength; the proposed maximum was 850.
- Q7
Which ministry implements the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage?
Explanation: The Ministry of Heavy Industries administers the ACC production-linked incentive programme and its tender. The other ministries are distinct from the ministry conducting this selection.
- Q8
Consider the following statements about the ACC Battery Storage programme:
- 1.The programme targets 50 GWh of domestic ACC manufacturing capacity.
- 2.The 10 GWh offered for grid-scale stationary storage is additional to the 50 GWh target.
- 3.The tender uses a two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection mechanism.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the target is 50 GWh and the tender uses a two-stage selection mechanism. Statement 2 is incorrect because the 10 GWh forms part of the overall target.
- Q9
Which ministry oversees the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority?
Explanation: The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The other ministries have different administrative responsibilities.
- Q10
Consider the following statements about farmers’ rights and agricultural biodiversity:
- 1.The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 recognises farmers as conservers and developers of plant varieties.
- 2.India’s National Genebank is described as the world’s largest.
- 3.Koraput was recognised as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System in 2012.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the Act recognises farmers’ multiple roles, and Koraput received the heritage recognition in 2012. Statement 2 is incorrect because India’s National Genebank is described as the world’s second largest.
- Q11
Which Uttarakhand banking coordination forum reviewed rural banking and credit access at its 98th meeting in November 2026?
Explanation: The 98th meeting was held by the State Level Bankers' Committee. District-level committees were tasked with identifying low credit-deposit ratio districts, while the cyber coordination centre and Common Service Centres have different roles.
- Q12
Consider the following statements about Uttarakhand's banking directions in November 2026:
- 1.Major banks were directed to deploy representatives at 1930 cyber helpline centres and S4C.
- 2.All education loan applications from the previous five years were automatically approved.
- 3.Self-help groups under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission may work as bank correspondents based on their capacity and training.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 describe the deployment direction and the proposed role of eligible self-help groups. Statement 2 is incorrect: the five-year exercise will analyse applications, approvals, pending cases and rejections, rather than automatically approve them.
- Q13
Which existing reservoir is planned as the lower reservoir of the Gandhisagar pumped hydro storage project?
Explanation: The existing Gandhisagar reservoir is the lower reservoir. The new reservoir is the upper storage reservoir; the Chambal River and Chaturbhujnath Nala are other geographical features of the region.
- Q14
Consider the following statements about the Gandhisagar pumped hydro storage project:
- 1.The existing Gandhisagar reservoir is used as the lower reservoir.
- 2.The project is planned to use surplus electricity to pump water from the upper reservoir to the lower reservoir.
- 3.The project is expected to have approximately 80% round-trip efficiency.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the existing reservoir is lower and estimated round-trip efficiency is approximately 80%. Statement 2 reverses the pumping direction: surplus electricity pumps water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir.
- Q15
Which place is the source of the Sursagar sandstone planned for the Jaipur Airport state terminal?
Explanation: Sursagar sandstone from Jodhpur is planned for the terminal's exterior walls and columns. Jaipur is the terminal location, while Kota and Udaipur are associated with other aviation developments.
- Q16
Consider the following statements about the proposed Jaipur Airport state terminal:
- 1.The state government has allocated 12,778 square metres of land for the project.
- 2.The ₹55 crore figure is the cost of the first-phase building alone.
- 3.A hangar and tarmac for helicopter parking are planned in the second phase.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 correctly identify the land allocation and second-phase facilities. Statement 2 is incorrect: ₹55 crore is the total approved project budget, while the first-phase building is estimated at ₹19.62 crore.
- Q17
Under Rajasthan's 2026 land conversion rules, which authority receives the landowner's online application?
Explanation: The landowner applies online to the relevant Sub-Divisional Officer with the required documents. The District Level Committee provides the rate used for the fee calculation; the state government made the rules, while the developer is not the designated receiving authority.
- Q18
Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's 2026 land conversion rules:
- 1.Agricultural land conversion is mandatory for covered solar and wind projects.
- 2.Exemption from the conversion fee also exempts renewable energy projects from conversion approval.
- 3.Battery storage projects are included within the scope of the rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: solar, wind and battery storage projects fall within the stated scope. Statement 2 is incorrect because fee exemption does not waive the conversion approval requirement.
- Q19
Which Bihar government department organised the 2026 ration-card and PDS licence distribution programme?
Explanation: The Food and Consumer Protection Department organised the programme and oversees the described distribution process. Rural development, agriculture and education are distinct departmental functions.
- Q20
Consider the following statements about Bihar's 2026 food security expansion:
- 1.Approximately 2.375 million new beneficiaries were brought under ration-card coverage.
- 2.Licences were issued to 1,448 beneficiaries as new ration-card holders.
- 3.Aadhaar-based electronic Know Your Customer verification is being used to help identify fake ration cards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the coverage figure is approximately 2.375 million, and electronic verification aims to help identify fake cards. Statement 2 is incorrect because 1,448 refers to newly selected PDS vendors receiving licences, not ration-card holders.
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