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Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: Jharkhand to Deploy Over 13,000 Jalmitras in 4,345 Panchayats

Jharkhand government is strengthening rural water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 by appointing three 'Jalmitras' (water friends) in each of its 4,345 panchayats, creating over 13,000 jobs. The initiative, approved by the apex committee led by Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar, aims to ensure regular and quality drinking water supply through trained local operators.

29 October 2026, Hindustan

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Jharkhand Clinical Establishments Act Amendment: Hospitals Under 40 Beds Exempt, Max Penalty Reduced to Rs 1 Lakh
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29 October 2026
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Jharkhand Cabinet Approves Special Session on MMDR Act 2026 and SIR; Mineral Block Policy and Labour Law Amendments Announced
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28 October 20262 sources
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ISRO's New-Age Space Technologies: NGLV (₹8,240 Cr, 30 Tonnes LEO), RLV Pushpak, Scramjet, and In-Space Docking
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28 October 2026
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National Green Hydrogen Mission: Target 5 MMT Annual Production by 2030 with ₹19,744 Crore Outlay
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28 October 2026
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Supreme Court Clarifies Bail for Foreigners under UAPA: No Bar if Entry is Legal
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28 October 2026
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India’s CCUS Strategy for Net Zero 2070: ₹20,000 Crore Scheme, First Integrated Field Lab at IIT Bombay, and Decarbonizing Hard-to-Abate Sectors
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27 October 2026
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UAPA Bail for Foreign Nationals: SC Clarifies Section 43D(7) Conditions, Mandates Legal Entry Proof for Denial
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27 October 20262 sources

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Q1
Under which national mission is Jharkhand's 'Jalmitra' recruitment initiative being implemented?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Jharkhand government is acting 'under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0' to strengthen rural water supply schemes. Jal Jeevan Mission is the central government's flagship program for providing tap water connections to rural households.
Q2
Consider the following statements regarding the proposed amendments to the Clinical Establishments Act in Jharkhand:
1. 1.Hospitals with less than 50 beds in urban areas will be exempt from the Act's provisions.
2. 2.The maximum penalty for violations has been proposed to be reduced from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 lakh.
3. 3.The amendments are being considered following recommendations by a committee headed by the state's Health Secretary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The exemption is for hospitals with less than 40 beds in urban areas, not 50 beds. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect: The committee is headed by Special Secretary Neha Arora, not the Health Secretary.
Q3
Which Indian organization is primarily responsible for the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) and the SpaDeX docking mission?
Explanation: The article clearly states that the Department of Space/ISRO is developing the NGLV and conducted the SpaDeX mission. While IN-SPACe is a regulatory body and DRDO/DAE are collaborators in specific areas, ISRO is the primary executing agency for India's space program.
Q4
Which central agency was the prosecuting body in the UAPA case discussed in the Supreme Court judgment?
Explanation: The article explicitly mentions that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was the prosecuting agency that failed to provide evidence of the accused's illegal entry. The NIA is India's premier counter-terrorism investigation agency.
Q5
Which ministry is the nodal agency for implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) in India?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission. MNRE is the central ministry responsible for policies and programmes relating to new and renewable energy.
Q6
Consider the following statements regarding decisions approved by the Jharkhand Cabinet:
1. 1.It approved a two-day special session of the legislative assembly to discuss the MMDR Amendment Act 2026 and the SIR of voter lists.
2. 2.The Jharkhand Mineral Exploration Policy 2026 introduces a cess of 6% on the London Metal Exchange price of metallurgical grade bauxite.
3. 3.The work hours for employees under the Jharkhand Shops and Establishments Act have been reduced from 10 hours to 9 hours per day.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the cess on bauxite was increased from 2% to 4%, not to 6%. Statement 3 is incorrect as work hours were increased from 9 to 10 hours per day, not reduced. Hence, only statement 1 is correct.
Q7
Which premier institute houses India's first integrated Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Field Laboratory, as per the article?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that 'India’s first integrated CCUS Field Laboratory at IIT Bombay' was inaugurated in May 2026. JNCASR Bengaluru hosts a National CCUS Centre, but the first integrated field lab is at IIT Bombay.
Q8
Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's recent ruling on bail for foreign nationals under UAPA:
1. 1.The Court held that being a foreign national is sufficient ground to deny bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
2. 2.For bail denial under Section 43D(7) of UAPA, the prosecution must prove that the accused entered India illegally.
3. 3.The judgment was delivered while hearing an appeal against an order of the Madras High Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the Supreme Court ruled that being a foreigner alone is NOT enough to deny bail; illegal entry must also be proven. Statement 2 is correct as per the Court's interpretation of Section 43D(7). Statement 3 is correct as the SC was hearing the Central government's appeal against the Madras HC's bail order for Mohammed Rifas.
Q9
Consider the following statements regarding the Jharkhand Jalmitra initiative:
1. 1.The apex committee approving the proposal was chaired by the Chief Secretary of Jharkhand.
2. 2.The program aims to appoint one Jalmitra for every panchayat in the state.
3. 3.Funding for the honorarium and skill training will come from the tied grants of the 16th Finance Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q10
According to the news article, what is the proposed new maximum penalty range for violations under the amended Clinical Establishments Act in Jharkhand?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that there is consensus on reducing the maximum penalty amount from Rs 5 lakh to a range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 1 lakh. The other options are plausible distractors but do not match the specific data point mentioned.

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