Polity & Governance Current Affairs Quiz: Practice Questions with Answers

{"id": "cq-polity-governance", "title": "Polity & Governance Current Affairs Quiz: Practice Questions with Answers", "time": 1020, "qs": [{"q": "How can the development of Valmiki Tirath Sthal impact Punjab’s tourism sector?", "o": ["It will close existing tourist sites", "It will reduce the number of tourists", "It will shift focus to industrial development only", "It can attract more pilgrims and improve local infrastructure"], "a": 3, "e": "Improving facilities at a religious site aims to boost cultural tourism and local infrastructure, a point relevant for state‑level questions."}, {"q": "What amount was allocated by the Punjab government for the Valmiki Tirath Sthal development?", "o": ["Rs 15 crore", "Rs 20 crore", "Rs 17.72 crore", "Rs 10.5 crore"], "a": 2, "e": "Punjab announced a spending of Rs 17.72 crore to improve infrastructure and visitor facilities at Valmiki Tirath Sthal."}, {"q": "Which city will benefit from the Rs 17.72 crore development project for Valmiki Tirath Sthal?", "o": ["Amritsar", "Ludhiana", "Jalandhar", "Patiala"], "a": 0, "e": "The development project is for the Valmiki Tirath Sthal located in Amritsar, aiming to boost cultural tourism."}, {"q": "What action did the Central Consumer Protection Authority take on e‑commerce platforms on 20 October 2026?", "o": ["Suspended five platforms permanently", "Banned all sales of fireworks", "Imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on each platform", "Ordered removal of 3,940 illegal explosive listings"], "a": 3, "e": "CCPA directed seven platforms to delete 3,940 listings and sellers offering regulated explosives without permission."}, {"q": "How many e‑commerce platforms were instructed by CCPA to delete illegal explosive listings?", "o": ["5", "7", "6", "8"], "a": 1, "e": "Seven e‑commerce sites received the directive to remove the unauthorized explosive products."}, {"q": "Who inaugurated the highest High Court bench in Leh on 19 October 2026?", "o": ["Chief Justice of India", "Prime Minister of India", "Governor of Ladakh", "Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir"], "a": 0, "e": "The Chief Justice of India officially opened the new High Court bench in Leh, expanding judicial access in the high‑altitude region."}, {"q": "What is the main purpose of setting up the High Court bench in Leh?", "o": ["To build a new law school", "To increase tourism", "To reduce travel for High Court matters", "To host international conferences"], "a": 2, "e": "The bench allows residents of the high‑altitude area to access the higher judiciary without traveling long distances."}, {"q": "What new facility did the Chief Justice of India announce for lawyers from Leh and Kargil?", "o": ["Virtual access to Supreme Court hearings", "Physical accommodation in Delhi", "Free travel vouchers to Delhi", "Special court benches in Ladakh"], "a": 0, "e": "The CJI said advocates from Leh and Kargil can now attend Supreme Court hearings through a virtual platform, removing the need to travel to Delhi."}, {"q": "On which date were all four of these developments reported?", "o": ["17 October 2026", "20 October 2026", "19 October 2026", "18 October 2026"], "a": 3, "e": "All the news items—virtual court access, WorldSkills rank, fuel export surge, and Kerala HC order—were reported on 18 October 2026."}, {"q": "How much pending victim compensation did the Kerala High Court order the state government to pay?", "o": ["₹5.00 cr", "₹7.25 cr", "₹12.50 cr", "₹9.73 cr"], "a": 3, "e": "The Kerala HC directed the state to release pending victim compensation amounting to ₹9.73 cr within five weeks."}, {"q": "What is the deadline given by the Kerala High Court for the state to clear the compensation dues?", "o": ["Two weeks", "Ten days", "Five weeks", "One month"], "a": 2, "e": "The court set a five‑week deadline for the Kerala government to pay the pending compensation of ₹9.73 cr."}, {"q": "The virtual platform for lawyers from Leh and Kargil is intended to address which challenge?", "o": ["Lack of internet connectivity", "High court fees", "Language barriers", "Distance barrier to Delhi"], "a": 3, "e": "The initiative aims to bridge the distance barrier for legal professionals from remote districts, allowing real‑time case follow‑up without traveling to Delhi."}, {"q": "Which ministry issued the CAFE-III regulations for passenger cars on 5 October 2026?", "o": ["Ministry of Power", "Ministry of Coal", "Ministry of Road Transport and Highways", "Ministry of Heavy Industries"], "a": 0, "e": "The Ministry of Power unveiled the CAFE-III guidelines on 5 October 2026 for passenger vehicles. Exams regularly ask about specific union ministries responsible for newly notified regulatory guidelines."}, {"q": "From which date will the newly notified CAFE-III norms take effect?", "o": ["1 October 2026", "1 January 2027", "1 April 2027", "1 April 2032"], "a": 2, "e": "The CAFE-III standards for passenger vehicles will become operational starting from 1 April 2027. Remembering enforcement dates is very helpful for answering economy and policy-related questions accurately."}, {"q": "What exact cut in fuel consumption has been mandated under the CAFE-III rules by 2032?", "o": ["10.5%", "16.7%", "12.3%", "18.2%"], "a": 1, "e": "Under the CAFE-III policy framework, the target is to lower fuel consumption by 16.7% by 2032. Exact government percentage targets are frequently tested in general awareness sections."}, {"q": "Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Steel Industry Safety Council?", "o": ["Chairman of Steel Authority of India", "Minister Dharmendra Pradhan", "CEO of Tata Steel", "Secretary Sandeep Poundrik"], "a": 3, "e": "Secretary Sandeep Poundrik will lead the Steel Industry Safety Council, which aims to raise safety standards across Indian steel plants."}, {"q": "What is the primary objective of the Steel Industry Safety Council formed on 30 September 2026?", "o": ["Increase steel production", "Promote export of steel", "Reduce accidents and improve worker welfare", "Introduce new steel grades"], "a": 2, "e": "The council's main task is to raise safety standards, thereby reducing accidents and enhancing worker welfare in the steel sector."}]}