JKSSB General Knowledge MCQs

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The correct answer is July 11.

World Population Day is observed annually on July 11 to raise awareness about global population issues, such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.

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The correct answer is RudraM-II.

On June 2, 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile. Launched from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet, this advanced precision-strike weapon met all mission objectives, marking a significant step forward in India's self-reliance in defense technologies.

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The correct answer is Jannik Sinner.

In May 2026, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud (6-4, 6-4) to win the Italian Open. By claiming the title in Rome, the 24-year-old became the second player in history (after Novak Djokovic) and the youngest ever to complete the Career Golden Masters—an achievement that requires winning all nine active ATP Masters 1000 tournaments at least once.

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The correct answer is Cambodia.

Cambodia recently became the ninth country to accept UPI payments, following a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Cambodia's ACLEDA Bank. This collaboration enables Indian travelers to use UPI-enabled apps for seamless, QR-code-based transactions at over 4.5 million merchant outlets across Cambodia via its national QR payment system, KHQR.

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The correct answer is Evicting militants led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from the Golden Temple, Amritsar.

Operation Blue Star was an Indian military action ordered by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in June 1984. The primary objective was to remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his armed followers who had fortified themselves inside the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab.

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The correct answer is SEBI.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the statutory regulatory body established by the Government of India to protect the interests of investors in securities, promote the development of the securities market, and regulate the Indian Capital Market to prevent fraudulent and unfair trade practices.

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The correct answer is Chandrayaan-3.

India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission was honored with the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The award recognizes its historic achievement on August 23, 2023, when it became the first spacecraft to make a successful soft landing near the Moon's south pole, delivering critical scientific data for future lunar exploration.

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The correct answer is Turkey.

The Yıldırımhan is Turkey's first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It was developed by the research and development center of the Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MSB ARGE) and is currently the longest-range missile in the country's military inventory.

Turkey's Yildirimhan ICBM Explained

This video provides a detailed breakdown of the missile's specifications, development, and strategic implications for the region.

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India is ranked 127th in the Global Peace Index 2026.

Released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the 2026 report placed India 127th out of 163 countries. This marks a decline from its 115th position in 2025, reflecting a slight decrease in its overall peacefulness score due to factors like internal security challenges and regional tensions.

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The correct answer is USA, Canada, Mexico.

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The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Tech Summit 2026 was held in New Delhi.

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R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title in 2026.

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• I. Khangchendzonga National Park ❌ → Already a UNESCO World Heritage Site (not in Tentative list)

• II. Natural Heritage of Varkala ✔ → In Tentative List

• III. Naga Hill Ophiolite ✔ → In Tentative List

• IV. Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills ✔ → In Tentative List

• V. Meghalayan Age Caves ✔ → In Tentative List

• VI. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka ❌ → Already a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Explanation

1. Statue of Unity → Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ✔

2. Statue of Oneness → Adi Shankaracharya ✔

3. Statue of Equality → Sri Ramanujacharya ✔

Correct Matching:

1–i, 2–ii, 3–iii

Explanation

The Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) is a central sector scheme approved by the Government of India to modernize the farming sector through technology.

• Statement I is correct: The mission focuses on creating Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This includes AgriStack (a digital identity/ID for farmers), the Krishi Decision Support System (for remote sensing data), and detailed soil profile maps to help in precision farming.

• Statement II is correct: The DGCES aims to provide scientific and accurate yield estimates through digital yield recording and photo-based data collection, replacing traditional manual systems.

• Statement III is correct: The mission provides institutional and technical support for the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecasting Centre (MNCFC) to enhance its capabilities in crop acreage estimation and disaster impact assessment using satellite imagery.

Explanation

The correct arrangement of the left-bank tributaries of the River Ganga from West to East is:

A) Ramganga - Gomti - Ghaghara - Gandak

Mapping the Tributaries (West to East)

The Ganga flows generally in a south-easterly direction through the Northern Plains. Its major left-bank tributaries originate mostly in the Himalayas and join the Ganga in the following sequence from West to East:

1. Ramganga: Joins the Ganga near Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh). It is the westernmost major left-bank tributary.

2. Gomti: Joins the Ganga near Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). It originates from Gomat Taal in Pilibhit.

3. Ghaghara: Joins the Ganga near Chhapra (Bihar). It is a major perennial river.

4. Gandak: Joins the Ganga at Sonpur, near Patna (Bihar).

5. Kosi: Often called the "Sorrow of Bihar," it joins further east near Kursela.

6. Mahananda: The easternmost left-bank tributary, joining in West Bengal/Bangladesh.

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Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won the Bronze Medal at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2025.

The championship was held in Doha, Qatar, in late December 2025. This was a historic achievement for Indian chess as Arjun became only the second Indian male player, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to secure a podium finish in this prestigious event.

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ndia won the Men's Asia Cup Hockey 2025 by defeating South Korea in the final.

Men's Asia Cup 2025 Details

• Final Score: India 4 – 1 South Korea

• Date: September 7, 2025

• Venue: Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar, India

• Goal Scorers for India: Dilpreet Singh (2 goals), Sukhjeet Singh, and Amit Rohidas.

• Significance: This was India's 4th title, and the victory secured their direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup

Explanation

• Statement I: The mission indeed has a proposed outlay of 10,000 crore over a five-year period (2026-2031).

• Statement II: While initial industry discussions aimed for 10%, the official Budget 2026-27 documentation sets the immediate target for India to capture 5% of the global biopharmaceutical market share (doubling its current position) through the production of biologics and biosimilars.

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• Statement I: Correct. The primary goal of a Special Intensive Revision is to update the electoral rolls by adding new eligible voters and verifying the details of existing ones.

• Statement II: Correct. A key function of this exercise is to ensure the "purity" of the voter list by identifying and removing duplicate entries, shifted voters, and those who are deceased or otherwise ineligible.

• Statement III: Incorrect. While the exercise is indeed conducted under the powers of Article 324, it is supervised by the Election Commission of India (ECI), not the Delimitation Commission. The Delimitation Commission is primarily responsible for redrawing the boundaries of constituencies based on census data, whereas the ECI manages the preparation and revision of electoral rolls.

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• The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project was managed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), which is the nodal agency for the design of the aircraft.

• However, the actual development and manufacturing of the LCA Mark-1 is handled by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a premier Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company.

• The Tejas is a supersonic, single-seat, single-engine, multi-role light fighter aircraft designed for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.

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• I – Correct: Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR) is a key component listing doctors and health professionals.

• II – Correct: Health Facility Registry (HFR) contains details of hospitals and clinics.

• III – Correct: ABHA Number (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a unique digital health ID for individuals.

• IV – Incorrect: UDISE+ is related to education data (school database), not health.

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The Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) is administered by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Note that while the rural component is under Jal Shakti, the Urban component (SBM-U) is managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

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Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was provided with a Legislative Assembly. However, unlike most states in India where "Public Order" and "Police" are State subjects (Entry 1 and 2 of the State List), these have been specifically reserved for the Union Government (acting through the Lieutenant Governor) in J&K.

Key Functional Differences:

• Public Order & Police: These are executive functions of the Centre. This is similar to the administrative structure of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

• Land: While "Land" is also often a sensitive subject in UTs, the primary distinction emphasized in the 2019 Act for J&K's legislative powers compared to states is the exclusion of Police and Public Order.

• Other Options: Education, Health, Agriculture, and Local self-government remain within the legislative competence of the J&K Assembly.

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Brij Lal Bhat — He was conferred the Padma Shri in 2026 in the field of social work for his contributions toward community service and reconciliation efforts in the region

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SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) is a twin-spacecraft mission being developed by ISRO. Its primary goal is to demonstrate the technologies required for autonomous docking, undocking, and formation flying. This capability is crucial for future missions like the Indian Space Station (Bharatiya Antariksha Station) and moon missions that involve sample returns or crew transfers.

Here is why the other options are incorrect:

• Aditya L-1: India's first solar mission to study the Sun from the Lagrange point 1.

• Gaganyaan: India's first human spaceflight mission designed to send astronauts into Low Earth Orbit.

• NISAR: A joint Earth-observing mission between NASA and ISRO to study global environmental changes

Explanation

1. “Every member country has an equal voting power regardless of its financial contribution.”

   • This is incorrect. Voting power in the IMF is weighted according to a country’s quota/contribution. Larger contributors (like the US, Japan, Germany) have more voting power.

2. “The IMF created Special Drawing Rights (SDR) as an international reserve asset in 1969.”

   • This is correct. SDRs were introduced in 1969 to supplement member countries’ official reserves.

3. “Private entities and individuals can also hold Special Drawing Rights (SDR).”

   • This is incorrect. SDRs are only held by IMF member countries and certain designated official institutions, not by private entities or individuals.

✅ Incorrect statements: I and III

Explanation

I. Indore secured first rank with a score of 200 out of 200 in Category‑1 (states having over 10 lakh population). ✔️

• Indore topped Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025 in Category I (cities with more than 10 lakh population) with a perfect 200/200 score.

II. Amravati secured first rank in Category‑2 (states having population between 3 and 10 lakh). ✔️

• Amravati was the top‑ranked city in Category II (population between 3 lakh and 10 lakh).

III. Dewas secured first rank in Category‑3 (states having a population under 3 lakh). ✔️

• Dewas topped Category III (cities with population below 3 lakh).

Explanation

Let’s match the SDGs with their primary objectives:

• SDG-6 → Clean water and sanitation ✅

• SDG-14 → Life below water ✅

• SDG-15 → Life on land ✅

• SDG-7 → Affordable and clean energy ✅

Correct matching:

Explanation

As of February 2026, the most accurate description of India’s progress on its ‘Panchamrit’ targets (announced at COP‑26, Glasgow) is:

🔹 D) India’s total non‑fossil power installed capacity crossed 50% of the total installed electricity capacity of the country. ✅

Here’s why this is correct:

• India’s total installed electricity capacity has surpassed 500 GW, and non‑fossil fuel sources (renewables + hydro + nuclear) now make up over 50 % of that capacity. India achieved this ahead of its 2030 target, reflecting strong progress on one of its Panchamrit commitments.