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Current Affairs Questions, 15 November 2026
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- Q1
Which department issued Jharkhand's resolution clarifying foreign travel permissions for government employees in 2026?
Explanation: The Finance Department issued the resolution after state cabinet approval. Police or vigilance authorities may provide clearance, while proposals for heads of departments are routed through the Chief Secretary.
- Q2
Consider the following statements about Jharkhand's foreign travel rules for government employees in 2026:
- 1.Prior approval is required for privately financed foreign travel.
- 2.Group C and D employees must obtain private-travel approval from the departmental minister.
- 3.Heads of departments need the Chief Minister's prior approval for privately financed foreign travel.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: private travel requires approval, and heads of departments approach the Chief Minister. Statement 2 is incorrect because Group C and D employees approach the authority competent to sanction their earned leave.
- Q3
Which authority is implementing land pooling for the planned Faridabad sectors under the Haryana Land Pooling Policy 2022?
Explanation: Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran is organising the land-pooling process and proposed development. Empanelled valuers assess land, while landowners and aggregators can submit proposals.
- Q4
Consider the following statements about the Faridabad land-pooling plan under the Haryana Land Pooling Policy 2022:
- 1.The collective landowner entitlement has a minimum floor of 30% of equivalent saleable area.
- 2.HSVP will take up projects even when the landowner share exceeds 60%.
- 3.Owners may seek auction of their allotted plots through the authority's portal for a 1% fee.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the collective floor is 30%, and the portal auction option carries a 1% fee. Statement 2 is incorrect because HSVP will not take up projects with a share above 60%.
- Q5
Which national body issued the anti-ragging and mental health task force recommendations referenced in Rajasthan's doctors' welfare plan?
Explanation: The National Medical Commission's recommendations cover issues including weekly leave and duty hours. Rajasthan's health department, the proposed state cell and college committees have distinct roles in state-level implementation or monitoring.
- Q6
Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's 2026 doctors' mental health plan:
- 1.A state-level mental health welfare cell is proposed to monitor programmes in government medical colleges.
- 2.A separate mental health cell for nursing and paramedical staff has already been approved.
- 3.Government medical colleges are to have dedicated well-being centres with trained psychologists and counsellors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 describe the proposed monitoring cell and college-level centres. Statement 2 is incorrect: a separate decision for nursing and paramedical staff is pending, and a cell may be considered.
- Q7
Which authority is represented by the abbreviation NTCA in the Madhya Pradesh tiger mortality data?
Explanation: NTCA stands for National Tiger Conservation Authority. The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department is a state department, while Kanha and Bandhavgarh are tiger reserves.
- Q8
Consider the following statements about Madhya Pradesh tiger mortality by 7 November 2026:
- 1.Conflict between tigers accounted for 19 deaths.
- 2.Bandhavgarh recorded more total tiger deaths than Kanha.
- 3.Five tigers younger than two died from canine distemper virus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: 19 deaths involved conflict, and five young tigers died from the virus. Statement 2 is incorrect because Kanha and Bandhavgarh each recorded 12 deaths.
- Q9
Which institution digitally stores the credits earned by students under the multiple-entry and multiple-exit framework at Patliputra University?
Explanation: The Academic Bank of Credits stores earned academic credits digitally for later use. The university conducts courses, while the National Education Policy provides the policy framework.
- Q10
Consider the following statements about the multiple-entry and multiple-exit framework at Patliputra University:
- 1.An undergraduate student completing two years receives a diploma.
- 2.A one-year postgraduate course provides an intermediate exit award.
- 3.A two-year postgraduate course leads to a postgraduate diploma after one year.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 correctly identify the two-year undergraduate diploma and the first-year postgraduate diploma. Statement 2 is incorrect because the one-year postgraduate course has no intermediate exit provision.
- Q11
Which organisation led Uttarakhand's Nasha Nahin, Rozgar Do movement in 1984?
Explanation: Uttarakhand Sangharsh Vahini led the movement, which combined opposition to liquor with a demand for employment. Arya Samaj workers were associated with Nayak reform, while Lakshmi Ashram promoted women's education and self-reliance.
- Q12
Consider the following statements about Uttarakhand's social movements:
- 1.Jayanand Bharati organised the Shilpkar community during the Dola-Palki movement.
- 2.The Kuli-Begar protest took place on the bank of the Saryu in 1932.
- 3.The Nayak reform movement sought education and marriage opportunities for affected girls.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: Bharati organised Shilpkars, and Nayak reform addressed girls' opportunities. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Bageshwar Kuli-Begar protest occurred in 1921; 1932 is associated with the Kankata Bail movement.
- Q13
What does DPR stand for in the planning of Rajasthan’s proposed Jaipur Northern Ring Road?
Explanation: DPR stands for Detailed Project Report, a document used in project planning. The other expansions do not represent this term.
- Q14
Consider the following statements about Rajasthan’s road projects in 2026:
- 1.Nine state greenfield expressways are proposed.
- 2.The proposed Jaipur Northern Ring Road is one of those nine expressways.
- 3.The Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor section in Rajasthan is nearly complete.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the state has nine proposed expressways, and the Amritsar-Jamnagar section is nearly complete. Statement 2 is incorrect because the proposed Northern Ring Road is separate from the nine expressways.
- Q15
Which Rajasthan department issued administrative and financial approval for 225 pharmacist posts in 2026?
Explanation: The Medical Education Department issued the approval on 2 September 2026. The Medical and Health Department was also discussed in connection with the appointments, while the State Cancer Institute and SMS Hospital are allocated facilities.
- Q16
Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's pharmacist staffing plan for 2026-27:
- 1.The approved pharmacist posts are at pay level L-10.
- 2.Regular recruitment has already been completed for all 225 posts.
- 3.Hospitals in 30 districts are covered by the administrative and financial approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the posts are at L-10 and the approval covers hospitals in 30 districts. Statement 2 is incorrect because CSR-based services are being prepared rather than completed regular recruitment.
- Q17
Which railway division completed the engineering improvements on the Bhopal–Bina corridor in 2026?
Explanation: Bhopal Railway Division's engineering department completed the work. Bina, Karod and Mahadevkhedi identify places on the affected sections rather than the division responsible for the improvements.
- Q18
Consider the following statements about the Bhopal–Bina track improvements in 2026:
- 1.The Bina–Mahadevkhedi down line limit increased to 110 km/h.
- 2.The Karod–Agasod down line limit increased to 130 km/h.
- 3.The Bina–Kurai Kethora up line had an insufficient transition length.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the revised Bina–Mahadevkhedi limit is 110 km/h, and insufficient transition length was corrected on the Bina–Kurai Kethora up line. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Karod–Agasod limit is 90 km/h.
- Q19
Which body approved the proposal to grant deemed-university status to NIAMT Ranchi at its 551st meeting?
Explanation: The University Grants Commission approved the proposal at its 551st meeting on 1 July 2021. The Ministry of Education later declared the status, while UNESCO had cooperated in the institute's establishment.
- Q20
Consider the following statements about NIAMT Ranchi:
- 1.It was established in 1966 with UNESCO cooperation.
- 2.It was declared a deemed-to-be university in 2021.
- 3.Its deemed-university notification was published in the Gazette of India on 30 March 2024.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the institution dates to 1966 and the Gazette publication was on 30 March 2024. Statement 2 confuses the 2021 proposal approval with the declaration on 23 February 2024.
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