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7 APPSC Group 2 Current Affairs questions with answers
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7.5Science, environment & reports
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In the context of India's first non-GMO popcorn maize hybrids launched in Andhra Pradesh in 2026, consider the following statements:
I. A hybrid is produced by crossing selected parent varieties.
II. Every hybrid crop is a genetically modified organism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer A. I only
Only I is correct. Hybridisation crosses parent varieties; it does not change genetic material by genetic engineering, so a crop can be hybrid and non-GMO.
Source: APPSC CA digest Aug 2026, 'Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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Which payload on EOS-06 (Oceansat-3) provides information on ocean-surface wind speed and direction?
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Answer B. Ku-band Scatterometer (SCAT-3)
The Ku-band Scatterometer (SCAT-3) measures ocean-surface wind speed and direction; OCM-3 measures ocean colour and SSTM measures surface temperature.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Sep 2026: Oceansat-3 Tracks El Nino's Impact (Deccan Chronicle)
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Andhra Pradesh cited demographic data in May 2026 for its third and fourth child incentive proposal. Which one of the following is NOT correct as per that data?
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Answer A. The working-age population share is expected to rise from 57% to 62.9%.
The working-age population share is expected to fall from 62.9% to 57%, not rise. The fertility rate is about 1.5 (1.2 by 2040), 48.7% of couples opt for one child and about 11.5 lakh couples face childlessness.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: AP Plans Cash Incentives for Third and Fourth Child (Deccan Chronicle)
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Which country was certified as Malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2024 ?
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Answer B. Cabo Verde
WHO certified Cabo Verde malaria-free in January 2024; Morocco, the UAE and Mauritius were certified years earlier.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q92, final key
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Consider the following statements :
I. The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) led by National Mission for Clean Ganga under the Ministry of Jal Shakti was launched at COP28 in New Delhi.
II. The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) is a unique alliance covering 275+ global river cities in 11 countries.
III. The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) is the first of its kind in the world.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?
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Answer D. II and III only
The GRCA, led by the National Mission for Clean Ganga, was launched at COP28 in Dubai, not New Delhi, so statement I is wrong. It covers 275+ river cities in 11 countries and is described as the first alliance of its kind, so II and III are right.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q106, final key
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Which among the following rare natural phenomenon is going to happen in 2024, after 221 years, in the United States of America ?
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Answer D. Double Cicada Explosion
In 2024 the 13-year Brood XIII and 17-year Brood XIX of periodical cicadas emerged together in the US, a co-emergence that last happened in 1803, 221 years earlier (13 × 17 = 221).
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q116, final key
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Consider the following statements with regard to India Skills Report 2024 :
I. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala are the top three states with the highest availability of talent with computer skills.
II. Karnataka is the most preferred state to work for both male and female employable talent.
III. Telangana has the highest concentration of employable talent in the age group of 18 to 21 years.
IV. Andhra Pradesh is one among the states with the largest concentration of highly employable resources.
Which of the above given statements are correct ?
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Answer C. I, III and IV only
India Skills Report 2024 named Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala for computer-skilled talent, Telangana for employable talent aged 18-21, and listed Andhra Pradesh among states with the most highly employable people. Kerala, not Karnataka, was the most preferred state to work in, so II is wrong.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q118, final key
7.4Sports, awards & persons
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Who announced, during a visit to Tirumala in June 2026, the donation of 25 electric buses by Reliance Foundation for pilgrims?
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Answer D. Anant Ambani
Reliance Executive Director Anant Ambani announced the 25 electric buses (about Rs 27.5 crore); they were flagged off in September 2026.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Sep 2026: Tirumala Introduces Digital Pilgrim Centre ... (The Hindu)
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Match the following persons in Andhra Pradesh news of May 2026 with their description:
List I
a. Garimella Balakrishna Prasad
b. Vempaty Kutumba Sastry
c. Kandula Durgesh
d. Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu
List II
I. Union Minister of Civil Aviation
II. Padma Shri (posthumous) for devotional music
III. Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism
IV. Padma Shri for Sanskrit scholarship
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Answer C. a-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I
Garimella Balakrishna Prasad (posthumous) was honoured for devotional music and Vempaty Kutumba Sastry for Sanskrit scholarship; Kandula Durgesh is AP Tourism Minister and Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu is Union Civil Aviation Minister.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: AP Duo to Receive Padma Shri Awards 2026 (Deccan Chronicle); Andhra Pradesh Named 'Best Tourism Promotion State' at GTM Tourism Awards 2026 (Deccan Chronicle); India's First Indigenous Super Pressure Balloon Launched from Vijayawada (Deccan Chronicle)
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Consider the following statements about the work of Andhra Pradesh's Society for Social Audit, Accountability and Transparency (SSAAT), which won the SKOCH Gold Award in 2026:
I. Social audit findings are presented before Gram Sabhas and public hearings.
II. Public proceedings of social audits are livestreamed.
III. Like a financial audit, its social audit mainly examines accounts and expenditure rather than people's participation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer A. I and II only
Statements I and II are correct; a social audit, unlike a financial audit, focuses on people's participation and the actual delivery of services.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Sep 2026: Andhra Pradesh Social Audit Body Wins SKOCH Gold Award (The Hindu, SKOCH Group)
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Consider the following statements about the SKOCH award won by Andhra Pradesh's Society for Social Audit, Accountability and Transparency (SSAAT) in 2026:
I. SSAAT became the first State Social Audit Organisation in India to receive the SKOCH Gold Award.
II. The award was presented at the 109th SKOCH Summit at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer C. Both I and II
Both statements are correct: SSAAT is the first State Social Audit Organisation to win the SKOCH Gold Award, received at the 109th SKOCH Summit in New Delhi.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Sep 2026: AP Social Audit Body Wins SKOCH Gold Award (The Hindu; SKOCH Group)
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Tekkali, where an Odia inscription naming 'Pratapa Kapileswara' was traced in 2026, was formerly an ancient Odia zamindari of:
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Answer D. Ganjam
Tekkali was formerly an Odia zamindari of Ganjam and was later separated from Odisha when the separate State of Odisha was formed.
Source: APPSC CA digest Aug 2026, 'Odia Inscription of the Gajapati Era Found at Tekkali' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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Match the Telugu film (List I) with the award it won at the 72nd National Film Awards (List II):
List I
a. Kalki 2898 AD
b. Pushpa 2
c. 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu
d. Lucky Baskhar
List II
I. Best Original Screenplay
II. Best Dialogues
III. Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
IV. Best Children's Film
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Answer D. a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
Kalki - Best Popular Film; Pushpa 2 - Best Original Screenplay; 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu - Best Children's Film; Lucky Baskhar - Best Dialogues.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'Telugu Cinema at the 72nd National Film Awards' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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Consider the following statements regarding the 9th Asian Winter Games :
I. The 9th Asian Winter Games 2025 are set to be held at Beijing, China.
II. The official slogan of the 9th Asian Winter Games 2025 is 'Dream of Winter, Love Among Asia'.
III. The names of the two tiger mascots of the 9th Asian Winter Games 2025 are Yingying and Nini.
IV. On January 11th, 2024 the emblem of the 9th Asian Winter Games 2025 'Breakthrough' was officially announced.
Which of the given above statements are correct ?
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Answer D. II and IV only
The 2025 Asian Winter Games were held at Harbin, not Beijing, and the tiger mascots were Binbin and Nini. The slogan 'Dream of Winter, Love Among Asia' and the emblem 'Breakthrough' are correct.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q91, final key
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Who among the following eminent personalities have been conferred with the Padma Shri Award 2024 for their contributions and achievements in the field of Arts ?
I. Drona Bhuyan
II. Ghulam Nabi Dar
III. Rajaram Jain
IV. Dasari Kondappa
V. Dukhu Majhi
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Answer A. I, II and IV only
Drona Bhuyan (Assamese Deodhani dance), Ghulam Nabi Dar (Kashmiri wood carving) and Dasari Kondappa (Burra veena, Telangana) were honoured for Art in 2024; Rajaram Jain got it for literature and education and Dukhu Majhi for social work (afforestation).
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q93, final key
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Match the following List I with List II with regard to Arjuna Awards 2023 :
List I (Name) List II (Sports Discipline) a. Ritu Negi I. Golf b. Sheetal Devi II. Kabaddi c. Naorem Roshibina Devi III. Squash d. Diksha Dagar IV. Para-Archery e. Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu V. Wushu Codes :
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Answer D. a-II, b-IV, c-V, d-I, e-III
Ritu Negi captains India's women's kabaddi team, Sheetal Devi is a para-archer, Roshibina Devi plays wushu, Diksha Dagar is a golfer and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu plays squash.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q95, final key
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Consider the following statements :
I. Dr. Tallavajhala Patanjali Sastri was conferred with Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 in Telugu Language for his poetry and poetry collections.
II. D.K. Chaduvula Babu was conferred with the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 in Telugu Language for his short stories 'Vajrala Vaana'.
III. Johny Takkedasila was conferred with the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2023 in Telugu Language for his book 'Devara Kotishu'.
Which of the above given statements are incorrect ?
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Answer C. I and III only
Tallavajhala Patanjali Sastri's 2023 Sahitya Akademi award was for a collection of short stories, not poetry, and Johny Takkedasila's Yuva Puraskar was for a different book, so I and III are wrong. D.K. Chaduvula Babu did win the 2023 Bal Sahitya Puraskar for 'Vajrala Vaana'.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q112, final key
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Identify the incorrect statements among the following :
I. Man Singh is the second Indian to win a gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships.
II. Hardik Singh was named as Men's FIH Player of the Year at the International Hockey Federation Hockey Star Awards 2023.
III. Indian women's hockey captain Sushila Chanu won the FIH 'Best Goalkeeper of the Year Award' at the International Hockey Federation Hockey Star Awards 2023.
IV. Shubman Gill has been selected as 'Emerging Player of the Year' at International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards 2023.
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Answer C. III and IV only
Statement III is wrong: Sushila Chanu is a midfielder, not a goalkeeper, and did not win the FIH Goalkeeper of the Year award (India's women's captain and goalkeeper is Savita Punia). Statement IV is wrong: the ICC Emerging Men's Cricketer of 2023 was Rachin Ravindra; Shubman Gill was not chosen. Man Singh's 2023 Asian Marathon gold and Hardik Singh's FIH Player of the Year award are correct.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q113, final key
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Consider the following statements about the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2023 :
I. Daniel Barenboim was announced as winner of the Indira Gandhi Prize 2023 for his efforts to solve economic crisis and his contribution in the development of Sri Lanka.
II. Ali Abu Awwad was announced as winner of the Indira Gandhi Prize 2023 for his efforts towards a non-violent resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
III. The International Jury of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2023 was chaired by former Chief Justice of India, R.M. Lodha.
Which among the above given statements are incorrect ?
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Answer C. I and III only
The 2023 prize was shared by conductor Daniel Barenboim and peace activist Ali Abu Awwad for work on the Israel-Palestine conflict, not Sri Lanka, and the jury was chaired by former NSA Shivshankar Menon. So I and III are wrong, II is right.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q115, final key
7.2National
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A 2026 report on India's first non-GMO popcorn maize hybrids noted maize's place among India's food crops. Maize is India's ___ most important food crop after rice and wheat.
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Answer B. third
Maize is India's third most important food crop, after rice and wheat.
Source: APPSC CA digest Aug 2026, 'India's First Non-GMO High-Expansion Popcorn Maize Hybrid' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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The Catch the Rain campaign, implemented in Nandyal district in July-August 2026, follows which principle?
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Answer B. Catch the Rain, Where it Falls, When it Falls
The campaign follows the principle 'Catch the Rain, Where it Falls, When it Falls'.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'Catch the Rain Campaign in Nandyal' (source: PIB)
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Comparing the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita with the CrPC on police custody, consider the following statements:
I. The BNSS has raised the maximum police custody from 15 days to 30 days.
II. The default bail periods of 60 and 90 days remain the same under the BNSS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer C. II only
Only II is correct. The maximum police custody stays 15 days under both laws; the change is in the window within which it can be sought (the initial 40 or 60 days).
Source: APPSC CA digest Aug 2026, 'Police Custody under BNSS' (source: The Hindu)
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Consider the following statements about storage capacity created under the Catch the Rain campaign in Nandyal district (2026):
I. Restoration of feeder channels and water structures is estimated to restore 3.27 TMC of tank storage.
II. Newly created water conservation structures add about 3 TMC of storage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer A. I only
Restoration adds 3.27 TMC; new structures add only 0.03 TMC.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'Catch the Rain Campaign in Nandyal' (source: PIB)
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Andhra Pradesh challenged which Karnataka project in the Supreme Court in 2023, arguing that it may intercept Tungabhadra water upstream of the dam?
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Answer D. Upper Bhadra project
Andhra Pradesh challenged Karnataka's Upper Bhadra lift-irrigation project, saying it may cut supplies to Anantapur, Kadapa and Kurnool.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Jun 2026: Tungabhadra River: Course, Dam Project and Inter-State Water Sharing (The Hindu); origin: KWDT award / Tungabhadra Board
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Consider the following statements about the Catch the Rain campaign in Nandyal district in 2026, as reported by PIB:
I. It ran from 4 July to 4 August 2026.
II. Scientific planning was carried out across all 489 Gram Panchayats of the district.
III. The district grounded 2,103 water conservation works, achieving 100% grounding.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer A. I, II and III
All three are reported by PIB.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'Catch the Rain Campaign in Nandyal' (source: PIB)
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As of 28 February 2026, how many notified Special Economic Zones (SEZs) did India have?
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Answer B. 368
India had 368 notified SEZs as of 28 February 2026 under the SEZ Act, 2005.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'Kakinada Special Economic Zone: Renewed Push' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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According to INTERPOL, which State police had registered one of the first cases in India of human trafficking committed to force victims to commit cyber fraud ?
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Answer C. Telangana
INTERPOL's 2024 notes on trafficking-fuelled 'scam centres' cited a Telangana police case, among India's first, where trafficked victims were forced to run cyber frauds abroad.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q94, final key
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Which among the following is the initiative by the Government of Karnataka in collaboration with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF) with special emphasis on gaming and social media ?
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Answer A. Digital Detox
Karnataka launched the 'Digital Detox' initiative with the All India Game Developers Forum in 2024 to tackle excessive gaming and social media use.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q96, final key
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Consider the following statements :
I. India's first National Highway steel slag road section is on NH-66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway.
II. Steel slag technology was developed by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and Central Road Research Institute (CRRI).
III. JSW Steel, under the IGBC-CRRI technological guidance, has constructed a 1 km long four lane steel slag road section on NH-66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct ?
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Answer A. I only
India's first steel slag stretch on a national highway is on NH-66 (Mumbai-Goa), built by JSW Steel using technology developed by CSIR-CRRI with the Ministry of Steel; IGBC had no role, so II and III are wrong.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q98, final key
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Consider the following statements about MILAN 2024 :
I. MILAN 2024 is the 12th edition of Multilateral Naval Exercise being held from 19th to 27th February, 2024 under the aegis of Southern Naval Command.
II. The Harbour phase of MILAN 2024 is from 19th to 25th February, 2024 and is aimed towards building upon the experience of multilateral forces operating together at sea.
III. The Sea phase of MILAN 2024 is being conducted from 22nd to 27th February, 2024 and provides a platform for participating navies to discuss maritime subjects of common interest and share solutions.
Which among the above given statements are correct ?
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Answer D. None of the above
MILAN 2024 (12th edition, 19-27 February) was hosted at Visakhapatnam by the Eastern Naval Command. The harbour phase (19-23 February) was for seminars and discussion and the sea phase (24-27 February) for operating together, so the dates and aims in II and III are swapped or wrong.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q100, final key
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The Government of Gujarat is set to launch the country's first Submarine tourism in collaboration with :
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Answer C. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Gujarat signed an agreement with the public sector Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited to run India's first submarine tourism service off Dwarka.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q103, final key
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In which state was the law guaranteeing 75% reservation for their local residents in the private sector struck down by the High Court stating the law is unconstitutional ?
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Answer B. Haryana
In November 2023 the Punjab and Haryana High Court struck down the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, which reserved 75% of private jobs for local residents.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q105, final key
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' Scheme :
I. The Government of India launched the 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' Scheme to provide end-to-end support to fishermen with non-mechanized boats.
II. 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' Scheme provides collateral free enterprise development loan up to ₹ 6 lakhs in two tranches.
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Answer C. Both I and II
PM Vishwakarma (Sept 2023) supports artisans and craftspeople in 18 traditional trades, not fishermen, and its collateral-free loans total ₹3 lakh (₹1 lakh then ₹2 lakh). Both statements are wrong.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q111, final key
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Which among the following are incorrectly paired with regard to Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 ?
I. Best SafaiMitra Suraksha Sheher : Prayagraj
II. Cleanest Ganga Town rank 2 : Varanasi
III. Cleanest Cantonment Board : Mhow Cantonment Board
IV. All India Cleanest City rank 3 : Navi Mumbai
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Answer A. I and II only
In Swachh Survekshan 2023 the Best Safaimitra Surakshit Shehar was Chandigarh, and Varanasi ranked first (Prayagraj second) among Ganga towns. Mhow was the cleanest cantonment and Navi Mumbai ranked third overall.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q117, final key
7.3Andhra Pradesh
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Consider the following statements about decisions of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board in 2026:
I. A Rs 2 lakh life insurance cover was approved for pilgrims who die of natural causes in Tirumala.
II. Accidental insurance for families of devotees who die in accidents in Tirumala was raised from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer C. Both I and II
Both are correct: the TTD Board approved a Rs 2 lakh life cover for natural deaths and raised accident compensation from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Sep 2026: TTD Insurance Cover and Biogas Plant Proposal (The Hindu; TTD Board decision)
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Which one of the following statements about 'Operation Clean Sweep' in Andhra Pradesh (2026) is NOT correct?
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Answer D. Its first week focuses on source segregation and bulk waste generators.
Week 1 of Operation Clean Sweep targets garbage black spots; source segregation and bulk waste generators are covered in Week 3. The drive covers all 123 ULBs from 23 May to 20 June 2026 under SASA.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: Operation Clean Sweep in Andhra Pradesh (The Hindu)
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Which one of the following statements about the Talliki Vandanam scheme 2026 is NOT correct?
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Answer C. Students admitted to Polytechnic institutions are covered.
ITI and Polytechnic students are excluded from the scheme.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'Talliki Vandanam Scheme 2026' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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Match the following Andhra Pradesh irrigation works with their target completion time announced in 2026:
List I
a. Veligonda Phase-I
b. Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi Phase-II
c. Polavaram Left Main Canal water supply to North Andhra
d. Polavaram Project
List II
I. July 2026
II. August 2026
III. October 2026
IV. June-July 2027
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Answer D. a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
Veligonda Phase-I is targeted for August 2026, HNSS Phase-II for October 2026, Polavaram Left Main Canal supply to North Andhra for July 2026 and the Polavaram Project for June-July 2027.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: A.P. Sets Timeline for 36 Irrigation Projects by 2028 (The Hindu)
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Under Swachh Andhra–Swarna Andhra, the Chief Minister laid foundation stones for two waste-to-energy plants in 2026. Consider the following statements:
I. The two plants are at Kadapa and Kurnool.
II. Their combined capacity is 15 MW.
III. The State plans to set up twelve such plants in all.
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
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Answer C. III only
Only statement III is incorrect: the State plans eight waste-to-energy plants; the Kadapa and Kurnool plants have a combined 15 MW at ₹330 crore.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Jun 2026: Andhra Pradesh Pushes Natural Farming and Farmer Welfare through Rs 3,125-Crore Support (Deccan Chronicle); origin: AP Government
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As highlighted by the ASI in 2026, the 10th-century Ederu copper-plate inscription records the name of Guntur as:
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Answer C. Gomturu
The Ederu plates record the name as Gomturu, a form used from the 10th to the 14th century. The name evolved from Kunturu to Gomturu to Gunturu.
Source: APPSC CA digest Aug 2026, 'Seventh-Century Inscription: Antiquity of Guntur' (source: The Hindu)
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In 2026, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited signed an MoU to set up a greenfield merchant shipyard at Dugarajapatnam. Dugarajapatnam is in which district?
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Answer C. Tirupati
Dugarajapatnam is in Tirupati district, where MDL plans an approximately Rs 15,000-crore merchant shipyard.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Sep 2026: Mazagon Dock ... Dugarajapatnam (The Hindu)
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Consider the following statements about Andhra Pradesh's tribal policy (2026):
I. The State has an agreement with IIT Madras to improve tribal education and provide coaching for examinations such as IIT and NEET.
II. G.O. 3, which reserved jobs in tribal areas for local candidates, was annulled by the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer A. I only
Only statement I is correct: G.O. 3 was annulled by the Supreme Court, not the High Court, and the State plans a legally acceptable alternative.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Sep 2026: AP's Integrated Strategy for Tribal Development (Deccan Chronicle)
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A German-based company, Pepper Motion is set to invest ₹ 4,640 crores in its EV Bus and Truck manufacturing unit in 800 acres at :
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Answer D. Punganur, Chittoor
Pepper Motion announced a ₹4,640 crore electric bus and truck plant on about 800 acres at Punganur in Chittoor district.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q104, final key
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The Centre of Excellence for Vegetables and Spices under the Indo-Israel Agriculture Project was proposed to be set up in :
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Answer C. Palnadu District
Under the Indo-Israel Agriculture Project, Andhra Pradesh proposed its Centre of Excellence for vegetables and spices in Palnadu district, a major chilli and vegetable belt.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q108, final key
7.1International
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, observed on 17 May, marks the founding in 1865 of which body?
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Answer B. International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (17 May) marks the founding of the International Telecommunication Union in 1865; the Amaravati quantum test bed was announced on this day in 2026.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: Amaravati Quantum-Secure Communications Test Bed (The Hindu)
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During his 2026 Singapore visit, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister invited Singaporean companies to invest in several sectors in the State. Which of the following was NOT among them?
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Answer D. Coal mining
Coal mining was not among the sectors; the CM named food processing, electronics, semiconductors, quantum technologies, shipbuilding, civil-aviation MRO, logistics, horticulture and aquaculture.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Jun 2026: Google to Set Up Task Force to Explore Technology Partnership with Andhra Pradesh (The Hindu)
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Consider the following statements about Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) system, under which Andhra Pradesh youth are to be placed in Japan (2026):
I. Japan introduced the SSW system in 2019 to address labour shortages.
II. The SSW system is another name for Japan's older Technical Intern Training Programme (TITP).
III. Workers under SSW must pass skill proficiency and Japanese language tests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer C. I and III only
Statements I and III are correct. SSW was introduced in 2019 and requires skill and Japanese language tests; it is distinct from, and less restrictive than, the older TITP.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: Japan Skill Mobility Partnership: Andhra Pradesh Youth in Japan's Automobile Manufacturing Sector (The Hindu)
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Japan's major automobile manufacturing region, where Toyota Motor Corporation has its headquarters in Toyota City, lies in which prefecture?
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Answer D. Aichi
Aichi Prefecture is Japan's major automobile manufacturing region and Toyota Motor Corporation is headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: Japan Skill Mobility Partnership: Andhra Pradesh Youth in Japan's Automobile Manufacturing Sector (The Hindu)
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Consider the following statements about the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's 2026 Singapore visit:
I. YCH Logistics Group discussed setting up logistics parks and a supply-chain city in Andhra Pradesh.
II. The National University of Singapore was invited to set up a branch or satellite campus in Visakhapatnam.
III. UN-Habitat was invited to establish a Centre of Excellence in Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
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Answer B. II only
Only statement II is incorrect: NUS was invited to set up a branch or satellite campus in Amaravati, not Visakhapatnam.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Jun 2026: Google to Set Up Task Force to Explore Technology Partnership with Andhra Pradesh (The Hindu)
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Consider the following statements about the digital trade corridor proposed by Andhra Pradesh to Singapore in May 2026:
I. It is proposed as a pilot between Singapore and the Visakhapatnam or Krishnapatnam seaport.
II. It would use the blockchain platform of the Singapore Commodities Intelligence Centre.
III. It aims at paperless trade and greater cargo transparency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer D. I, II and III
All three statements are correct. The pilot corridor links Singapore with Visakhapatnam or Krishnapatnam seaport on the CIC blockchain platform for paperless, transparent trade.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: Andhra Pradesh-Singapore Cooperation: Digital Trade Corridor, Amaravati Economic Region and MICE Vision (The Hindu)
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What is the theme of 'International Day of Education 2024' ?
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Answer C. Learning for lasting peace
UNESCO's theme for the International Day of Education on 24 January 2024 was 'Learning for lasting peace'; 2023's was 'To invest in people, prioritize education'.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q97, final key
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'The Husavik Exploration Museum' seen in the news recently, belongs to which country ?
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Answer D. Iceland
The Exploration Museum is in Húsavík, a town in north Iceland; it was in the news in 2024 for its Leif Erikson award.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q99, final key
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Which country has officially declared the 'Snow Leopard' as its national symbol, underscoring its commitment to conservation and ecological balance ?
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Answer C. Kyrgyzstan
In October 2023 Kyrgyzstan declared the snow leopard its national symbol; the animal lives in its Tien Shan and Pamir-Alay ranges and the country hosts the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program secretariat.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q101, final key
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The Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) was launched on 9th September, 2023 during the G20 Summit. Which among the following non-G20 countries are supporting the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) ?
I. Paraguay
II. Sri Lanka
III. Guyana
IV. Seychelles
V. Chile
VI. Finland
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Answer D. I, II, III, IV and VI
The non-G20 countries supporting the GBA at launch included Iceland, Kenya, Guyana, Paraguay, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Uganda and Finland. Chile was not among them, so every option containing V is wrong.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q102, final key
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Which among the following countries got membership into BRICS bloc with effect from 1st January, 2024 ?
I. Egypt
II. Argentina
III. Indonesia
IV. Ethiopia
V. Saudi Arabia
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Answer D. I, IV and V
Six countries were invited at the 2023 Johannesburg summit; Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE joined on 1 January 2024 and Saudi Arabia was listed among the new members. Argentina declined, and Indonesia joined only in January 2025.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q110, final key
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Pick out the odd pairs with regard to newly elected Presidents of that respective country :
I. Fernando Pérez Molina : Guatemala
II. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi : Egypt
III. Felix Tshisekedi : Democratic Republic of the Congo
IV. Sierra Leone : Liberia
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Answer D. I and IV only
Guatemala elected Bernardo Arévalo in 2023 (Otto Pérez Molina was a former president), and Sierra Leone is a country, not Liberia's president (Joseph Boakai won there). El-Sisi (Egypt) and Tshisekedi (DR Congo) were re-elected in December 2023.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q119, final key
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Which is the first South Asian Nation to formally register same sex marriage ?
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Answer B. Nepal
In November 2023 Nepal officially registered its first same-sex marriage, after a Supreme Court order, becoming the first South Asian country to do so.
Source: APPSC Group 2 Screening Test 2024 (Notification 11/2023), Q120, final key
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