JKSSB Curent Affairs MCQs

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Artemis II successfully completed its historic flyby and splashed down safely on April 11, 2026, setting a new human distance record. Statement 3 is incorrect; Artemis II was strictly a lunar flyby mission to test the Orion spacecraft's life-support systems. No astronauts landed on the Moon during this mission.

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the United Nations International Day of Forests is observed globally on March 21, not April 21.

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The assertion is correct; Census 2027 is slated to move away from traditional paper methods. The reason accurately explains how this digitization will function at the citizen level, utilizing the Self-Enumeration portal to streamline data collection before field verification.

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Both statements are true. Japan's innovative leap into freight-only high-speed rail is a direct structural response to its ongoing demographic crisis, which has led to a critical shortage of personnel in the traditional road transport sector

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All three statements accurately reflect the major reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan

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All statements are correct. The 'G1' mission represents a critical precursor to India's first crewed spaceflight. Vyommitra (a half-humanoid) was specifically developed to fly on these uncrewed missions to test the life support systems before human astronauts are sent to the 400 km LEO.

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Statement 1 is incorrect because Gujarat is the second state to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), following Uttarakhand which passed its UCC earlier.

Statement 2 is correct; the 2026 amendment bill passed by Parliament redefined the category of transgender by removing the previously established provision of self-perceived gender identity, a major shift from the 2014 NALSA judgement framework.

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To strengthen the regional blue economy, the government announced the establishment of a ₹100 crore Integrated Aqua Park in Anantnag. The project aims to enhance fish production, provide modern aquaculture training, and generate local employment

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Nineteen-year-old Sheetal Devi, India’s first female armless para-archer hailing from J&K, was awarded the prestigious 'Para Archer of the Year' title in March 2026 in recognition of her historic global achievements, including her gold medal at the World Para Archery Championships

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Joining a growing global push to regulate minors' online access, Karnataka became the first Indian state to formally ban social media for children under 16

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Exercise LAMITIYE is a crucial biennial training event held between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces. It is aimed at building interoperability and strengthening bilateral military ties in the Indian Ocean region

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World TB Day marks Dr. Robert Koch's announcement of his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes TB, which eventually paved the way for curing the disease.

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March 16 commemorates the launch of the Pulse Polio Programme in 1995, highlighting the crucial role of vaccines in preventing serious diseases across the nation.

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Exactly 100 VDVKs were sanctioned in J&K with a total allocation of ₹14.57 crore. These centers aim to empower tribal communities through the processing and marketing of local value-added products.

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Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between Persian Gulf to North and Gulf of Oman to the South

While as Bab el Mandeb near Yemen is strait connecting Red Sea to Gulf of Aden

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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, PM Modi described AI as a transformative force and unveiled the M.A.N.A.V Vision to guide the ethical, inclusive, and strategic deployment of AI technologies across the country.

Key Pillars of the M.A.N.A.V. Vision

• M - Moral and Ethical Systems: Ensures AI development is guided by ethical, fair, and transparent principles

• A - Accountable Governance: Implements robust oversight and transparent, responsible AI deployment.

• N - National Sovereignty: Emphasizes that data sovereignty belongs to those who generate it, fostering secure domestic data and infrastructure.

• A - Accessible and Inclusive: Focuses on making AI a "multiplier" for opportunities rather than a monopoly, aiding the Global South.

• V - Valid and Legitimate Systems: Requires AI systems to be lawful, verifiable, and trustworthy to tackle issues like deepfakes.

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The 6th National Rafting Championship titled “The Ultimate River Battle” was organized at Shibnote in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on river Chenab

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JK e-Pathshala, the DTH channel of the School Education Department, a significant step towards ensuring access to quality education for students across Jammu and Kashmir, especially in remote and underserved areas.

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Former Delhi captain and J&K cricket veteran Mithun Manhas was elected unopposed as the 37th President of the BCCI, succeeding Roger Binny. He became only the third consecutive former cricketer (after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny) to hold the prestigious post, and the first ever from Jammu & Kashmir.

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Auqib Nabi was named the Player of the Tournament after a phenomenal season where he finished as the leading wicket-taker. He claimed 60 wickets at an impressive average of around 12.5, including a match-defining 5-wicket haul (5/54) in the first innings of the final against Karnataka.

Shubham Pundir won the Player of the Match award for his excellent knock of 121 runs in the first innings, which helped J&K post a mammoth total of 584

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The 41-year-old veteran batsman Paras Dogra captained the J&K side. He is a legend of domestic cricket and is only the second player in history (after Wasim Jaffer) to score over 10,000 runs in the Ranji Trophy.

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In the 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the men's final for his first Australian Open title and first career Grand Slam title. Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final for her second Grand Slam title

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Rajasthan remained the biggest wool-producing state, producing 16,013.50 thousand kg, which accounted for 47.53% of the country’s total output. Jammu & Kashmir ranked second with 7,770 thousand kg (23.06%).

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National Youth Day is celebrated in India annually on January 12th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

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The government has earmarked ₹1,878 crore specifically for agriculture and allied sectors to transition farming from subsistence-driven practices to commercially viable enterprises, aiming to create over 2.87 lakh jobs.

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The net budget estimate stands at ₹1,13,767 crore (excluding the provision for ways and means advances and overdrafts), with a substantial ₹33,127 crore specifically earmarked for capital expenditure to boost infrastructure.

The total gross receipts are estimated at ₹1,27,767 Crore.

The total gross expenditure is estimated to be ₹1,27,767 Crore.

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👉 Important to Note: Real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is projected to grow at 5.82 per cent in 2025-26, according to the Economic Survey Report 2025-26.

9.5% is the forward-looking, projected nominal growth rate targeted in the new 2026-27 Budget. The government is predicting a significant acceleration in economic expansion for the coming year.

GDP for the year 2025-26 had been projected at

₹2,88,422 Crore, which showed a growth of 9.5%

over the previous year. GDP for the year 2026-27

has been projected at ₹3,15,822 Crore (indicative

nominal GDP), which shows a growth of 9.5% over

the previous year.

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The correct answer is:

✅ Tamil Nadu

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The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO) is located in Kodaikanal, which is in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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The correct answer is:

✅ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was honored with the 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award by the Boston Global Forum for his contributions to peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts.

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Kathua Railway station