Himachal Pradesh Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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1. Which Himachal Pradesh region was declared the state's first natural farming sub-division and got its own apple brand?

   1. Lahaul
   2. Pangi
   3. Kinnaur
   4. Spiti
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   Answer: B. Pangi — CM Sukhu launched the Pangi apple brand for naturally grown apples from the tribal Pangi region.

2. How much central grant is expected for the 320 new PG medical seats approved for six Himachal Pradesh colleges?

   1. Rs 150 crore
   2. Rs 215 crore
   3. Rs 315 crore
   4. Rs 415 crore
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   Answer: D. Rs 415 crore — Union Health Minister Nadda said about Rs 415 crore will be provided under the Rs 15,000 crore scheme for 10,000 seats.

3. The Himachal Pradesh State Board for Wildlife approved forest land for border outposts of which force in Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur?

   1. BSF
   2. CRPF
   3. ITBP
   4. SSB
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   Answer: C. ITBP — The board approved land for ITBP battalions at Lalung, Dhar Chokula-Kaza and Nithal Thach.

4. What reward did Himachal Pradesh announce for each of the three state kabaddi players in India's Asian Games gold-winning team?

   1. Rs 25 lakh
   2. Rs 50 lakh
   3. Rs 1 crore
   4. Rs 2 crore
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   Answer: C. Rs 1 crore — Pushpa Rana, Jyoti Thakur and Bhawna Thakur were promised at least Rs 1 crore each plus government jobs.

5. Himachal Pradesh's first solar plant with battery storage was inaugurated at:

   1. Rongtong near Kaza
   2. Sumdo
   3. Keylong
   4. Tabo
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   Answer: A. Rongtong near Kaza — The 2 MW plant with 1 MWh storage is at Rongtong, Spiti, about 3,600 m above sea level.

6. What is the capacity of the solar plant with battery storage inaugurated in Spiti Valley in October 2026?

   1. 1 MW with 1 MWh
   2. 2 MW with 1 MWh
   3. 5 MW with 2 MWh
   4. 10 MW with 5 MWh
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   Answer: B. 2 MW with 1 MWh — The plant has 2 MW solar capacity and 1 MWh battery storage and cost Rs 4.42 crore.

7. The Himachal Cabinet doubled the Milk Incentive Scheme assistance from Rs 3 per litre to:

   1. Rs 4
   2. Rs 5
   3. Rs 8
   4. Rs 6
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   Answer: D. Rs 6 — The assistance rose to Rs 6 per litre at the Cabinet meeting held in Shimla on 10 October 2026.

8. The International Kullu Dussehra 2026 began with the Rath Yatra of which deity?

   1. Lord Raghunath
   2. Goddess Hidimba
   3. Lord Shiva
   4. Lord Hanuman
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   Answer: A. Lord Raghunath — The festival opens with the Rath Yatra of Lord Raghunath and runs from 21 to 27 October.

9. Where is the Kullu Dussehra held?

   1. Ridge Maidan, Shimla
   2. Gandhi Ground, Kullu
   3. Dhalpur Maidan, Kullu
   4. Chaugan, Mandi
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   Answer: C. Dhalpur Maidan, Kullu — The seven-day festival is held at Dhalpur Maidan, Kullu, and was inaugurated by Governor Kavinder Gupta.

10. By how much did Himachal Pradesh raise the dearness allowance for employees and pensioners in October 2026 (total)?

    1. 3%
    2. 5%
    3. 6%
    4. 7%
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    Answer: B. 5% — The 5% rise is 4% for the current year plus 1% of pending DA, benefiting about 2.75 lakh people.

11. Himachal Pradesh was named among the best-performing larger states in which campaign?

    1. Poshan Abhiyaan
    2. Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0
    3. Swachh Survekshan
    4. Fit India Movement
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    Answer: B. Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 — The award will be presented in New Delhi on 28 October 2026.

12. Which laboratory is to be upgraded under Himachal Pradesh's Nutrition Policy, 2026?

    1. Composite Testing Laboratory, Kandaghat
    2. Regional Laboratory, Baddi
    3. State Laboratory, Nahan
    4. Food Laboratory, Solan
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    Answer: A. Composite Testing Laboratory, Kandaghat — The policy envisages upgrading the Composite Testing Laboratory at Kandaghat and setting up four more laboratories.

13. The helicopter service flagged off by CM Sukhu on 21 October 2026 connects Shimla's Sanjauli heliport with:

    1. Manali and Kullu
    2. Dharamshala and Kangra
    3. Rampur and Reckong Peo
    4. Chamba and Dalhousie
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    Answer: C. Rampur and Reckong Peo — It flies on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays; Hamirpur, Chamba and Palampur are planned next.

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1. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dedicated _____ in Rohru (61 projects, Rs 182.87 crore) and Rampur (28 projects, Rs 232.93 crore) of Shimla district during a visit from 1 to 3 October.

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   Answer: 89 projects worth Rs 415.80 crore

2. The _____ (10 October, Shimla) doubled the Milk Incentive Scheme assistance from Rs 3 to Rs 6 per litre and told departments to buy milk products from Milkfed.

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   Answer: Himachal Cabinet

3. CM Sukhu inaugurated Himachal's first _____, a 2 MW plant with 1 MWh storage at Rongtong near Kaza (Spiti, about 3,600 m), built for Rs 4.42 crore to yield about 36 lakh units a year.

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   Answer: solar plant with battery storage

4. The week-long _____ began on 21 October at Dhalpur Maidan with the Rath Yatra of Lord Raghunath; Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurated it, and it runs till 27 October.

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   Answer: International Kullu Dussehra

5. CM Sukhu announced a _____ hike for Himachal Pradesh employees and pensioners (4% for this year plus 1% pending), benefiting about 2.75 lakh people, with Rs 10,000 arrears for Class IV staff on 1 November.

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   Answer: 5% dearness allowance

6. Union Health Minister _____ said the Centre approved 320 new PG medical seats in six Himachal Pradesh colleges with about Rs 415 crore under the Rs 15,000 crore scheme to add 10,000 seats in five years.

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   Answer: J. P. Nadda

7. CM _____ launched the Pangi apple brand for naturally grown apples from Himachal's tribal Pangi region, which was declared the state's first natural farming sub-division.

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   Answer: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

8. Himachal's State Board for Wildlife, at its _____ chaired by CM Sukhu, approved forest land for ITBP border outposts in Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur and 0.2750 ha in the Rakchham-Chhitkul sanctuary for an Army post near Nagasti.

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   Answer: 12th meeting

9. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off _____, an all-girls NCC high-altitude trek of about 250 km from Spiti Valley to Changthang over the 5,578 m Parang La pass.

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   Answer: 'Aparajita - Parang La 2026'

10. Himachal Pradesh's HPMC paid _____ to 16,877 apple growers under the Market Intervention Scheme; Rs 17.53 crore of this was paid in cash.

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    Answer: Rs 35.68 crore

11. Himachal Pradesh raised the _____ price for apples by Re 1 to Rs 13 per kg, and CM Sukhu announced a higher milk support price from 1 December.

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    Answer: Market Intervention Scheme

12. For _____, the reference date for snow-bound and remote regions, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, is 1 October 2026; the rest of India uses 1 March 2027.

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    Answer: Census 2027

13. CM Sukhu distributed _____ to 1,471 registered construction workers and their dependents through the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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    Answer: Rs 5.78 crore

14. Cricketer _____ of Himachal Pradesh, who was part of the women's cricket team that won Asian Games gold, was also named for a Rs 1 crore reward by the state government.

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    Answer: Renuka Thakur

15. CM Sukhu inaugurated and laid foundation stones for three _____ projects worth Rs 108.16 crore, including Ridge stabilisation work (Rs 66.81 crore) and a parking-cum-shopping complex at the Old Bus Stand.

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    Answer: Shimla

16. The Himachal Cabinet approved engaging _____ in the Jal Shakti Department, recruitment of 500 Assistant Staff Nurses, and a government nursing college at Chamba with 60 B.Sc Nursing seats.

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    Answer: 4,090 para-workers

17. The Cabinet also approved posts for _____ government schools and the Mukhyamantri Machhuara Sahayata Yojana, a new support scheme for fishermen in Himachal Pradesh.

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    Answer: 100 additional CBSE-affiliated

18. Governor _____ opened the Shimla theatre festival Mukhautasur on 14 October and urged protection of forests, rivers and mountains along with local dialects, folk traditions and festivals.

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    Answer: Kavinder Gupta

19. _____ was chosen among the best-performing larger states in the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0; the award is to be presented in New Delhi on 28 October, CM Sukhu announced.

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    Answer: Himachal Pradesh

20. _____ approved the Nutrition Policy, 2026 to tackle malnutrition, anaemia and micronutrient deficiency, with the Composite Testing Laboratory at Kandaghat to be upgraded and four more laboratories planned.

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    Answer: Himachal Pradesh

21. CM Sukhu virtually inaugurated water sports at the _____ reservoir at Aehan in Mandi, with speedboats and a mini cruise boat; the activities will extend over about 35 km up to Tattapani.

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    Answer: Kol Dam

22. Himachal DGP _____ told all government and private schools to fix security gaps within 30 days, with CCTV inside campuses, at gates and on approach roads, visitor records, and children taught the 112 helpline.

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    Answer: Ashok Tiwari

23. The launch of 28 new _____ on the UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla railway is delayed after the railway safety commissioner's inspection found defects such as weak air-conditioning; the coaches are going back to RCF Kapurthala.

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    Answer: panoramic coaches