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Current Affairs Questions, 14 November 2026
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- Q1
Consider the following statements about Rajendra Sugarcane-7:
- 1.It was developed with Chhath and horticulture in mind.
- 2.Its average yield is approximately 17.6 tonnes per hectare.
- 3.Its colour becomes purple-red when exposed to sunlight.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the variety was developed for Chhath and horticulture, and sunlight changes its colour. Statement 2 confuses its approximately 17.6% sucrose content with its average yield of 88 tonnes per hectare.
- Q2
What is the average yield of Bihar’s Rajendra Sugarcane-7 variety?
Explanation: Rajendra Sugarcane-7 has an average yield of 88 tonnes per hectare. The other figures are not its stated average yield.
- Q3
Which Rajasthan government department is promoting pumped and battery energy storage for peak electricity demand?
Explanation: The Energy Department is promoting the two storage methods to make daytime solar power available during the evening peak. Agriculture, finance and water resources are distinct administrative functions.
- Q4
Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's electricity plans in 2026:
- 1.Pumped storage and battery systems are being promoted to store daytime solar power.
- 2.The state has already achieved daytime agricultural electricity supply for all farmers.
- 3.The identified evening peak period is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 correctly identify the storage approach and peak period. Statement 2 is incorrect because daytime agricultural power for all farmers is a target for 2027, not an achieved outcome.
- Q5
Which body compiled the Madhya Pradesh banking data for June 2026?
Explanation: The State Level Bankers' Committee compiled the state banking figures. The other names do not identify the committee responsible for these figures.
- Q6
Consider the following statements about Madhya Pradesh banking indicators in June 2026:
- 1.Scheduled commercial bank deposit growth exceeded the national rate.
- 2.The credit-deposit ratio rose by 0.99 percentage points year-on-year.
- 3.The gross non-performing asset ratio was lower than in June 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: growth was 14.38% in the state against 11.35% nationally. Statement 2 is incorrect because the credit-deposit ratio fell by 0.99 percentage points. Statement 3 is correct: the gross NPA ratio declined from 6.61% to 5.62%.
- Q7
Which body was formed to recognise paramedical and allied healthcare courses and register professionals in Bihar?
Explanation: The Bihar State Allied and Healthcare Council was formed for recognition and registration. The State Health Society provides office premises, Jamia Millia Islamia is Dr Suraj Kumar's institution, and the Health Department announced the council's formation.
- Q8
Consider the following statements about the Bihar State Allied and Healthcare Council in November 2026:
- 1.The council was formed to recognise courses and register professionals.
- 2.Inspection teams had already been constituted for existing colleges.
- 3.Dr Suraj Kumar was appointed its chairperson.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 correctly describe the council's remit and chairperson. Statement 2 is incorrect because inspection teams for existing colleges had not yet been formed.
- Q9
Which government notified the Rajasthan Urban Area Land Use and Allotment Rules, 2026?
Explanation: The Government of Rajasthan notified the rules for urban land use and allotment in the state. Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are separate state governments.
- Q10
What urban assessment rate applies to mixed land use under Rajasthan's 2026 urban land rules?
Explanation: The mixed-use assessment rate is 3.5%. Residential use attracts 2.5% and commercial use 5%; 10% is the minimum built-up area condition for eligible colonies.
- Q11
Which Rajasthan department was directed to arrange drinking water under a contingency plan for drought-affected areas?
Explanation: The water supply department was directed to make drinking-water arrangements under a contingency plan. The rural development department was assigned livelihood support, while the Chief Minister's Office hosted the review and cattle shelters were linked to fodder arrangements.
- Q12
Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's 2026 drought declaration:
- 1.It covers 87 tehsils across 15 districts.
- 2.Fourteen tehsils are severely affected and 73 are moderately affected.
- 3.Rainfall was approximately 20% below normal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 correctly state the coverage and approximate rainfall deficit. Statement 2 reverses the categories: 73 tehsils are severely affected and 14 are moderately affected.
- Q13
Which institution is at the centre of the proposed separation of constitutional work from ordinary appeals?
Explanation: The proposal concerns restructuring the work currently reaching the Supreme Court of India. The Constitutional Court and regional Courts of Appeal are proposed components, while the larger Bench is associated with the earlier reference.
- Q14
Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court reform proposal:
- 1.The proposed Constitutional Court would sit in Delhi.
- 2.The proposed regional Courts of Appeal would hear only constitutional cases.
- 3.A three-judge Bench framed 11 questions in 2016 and referred them to a larger Bench.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: Delhi is the proposed seat, and three judges framed the questions in 2016. Statement 2 reverses the proposed allocation: regional courts would handle appeals, while the Constitutional Court would hear constitutional cases and substantial questions of law.
- Q15
Which board is preparing the 2027 Class 10 and 12 examination schedule in Rajasthan?
Explanation: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education is preparing the examination schedule. Education Department officials participated in discussions, while census deployment creates the scheduling constraint.
- Q16
Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's 2027 board examinations:
- 1.Teachers are to be deployed for the second phase of Census 2027.
- 2.The board has announced a final post-census examination timetable.
- 3.Board and Education Department officials have met in Jaipur to discuss scheduling.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: teacher deployment is planned for the second census phase, and officials met in Jaipur. Statement 2 is incorrect because the board's final decision remains pending.
- Q17
Which state public service commission conducted Rajasthan's state-level recruitment examinations in 2024-25?
Explanation: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission conducted the examinations. The Higher Education Department scrutinises recruitment obstacles; the Rajasthan government and candidates are not the commission.
- Q18
Consider the following statements about Rajasthan Public Service Commission recruitment:
- 1.The reported selection ratio for 2024-25 was 0.08%.
- 2.The number of selections in 2024-25 was higher than in 2023-24.
- 3.A total of 4,109 candidates participated in interviews in 2024-25.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the reported ratio was 0.08% and 4,109 candidates attended interviews. Statement 2 is incorrect because 2,538 selections in 2024-25 were fewer than 19,705 in 2023-24.
- Q19
Which body proposed a budget preview and review task force for Rajasthan?
Explanation: The Akhil Rajya Trade and Industries Association proposed the task force. The Finance Department prepares the budget, while the government and legislature are distinct from the association making the proposal.
- Q20
Consider the following statements about the proposed Rajasthan budget preview and review task force:
- 1.It would include one Member of Parliament and two Members of the Legislative Assembly.
- 2.It has already been established by the Rajasthan government.
- 3.Its proposed monthly meetings would review government expenditure from the previous month.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 describe the proposed membership and monthly expenditure review. Statement 2 is incorrect because the task force is a proposal made by the association.
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