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Telangana government fixed December 2027 as the deadline for Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme

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Why in News?

The Telangana government has fixed December 2027 as the deadline for completing the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme 2026, officially known as the J. Chokka Rao Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme (JCRDLIS).

  • The project, estimated at β‚Ή18,400 crore, is designed to provide irrigation and drinking water to drought-prone upland regions of Telangana.
  • The scheme lifts water from the Godavari River at Devadula village in Mulugu district and distributes it across multiple districts through a large lift irrigation network.
Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme

Key Facts About Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme 2026

AspectDetails
Project NameJ. Chokka Rao Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme (JCRDLIS)
StateTelangana
River SourceGodavari River
Intake PointDevadula village, Mulugu district
Estimated Costβ‚Ή18,400 crore
Completion DeadlineDecember 2027
Main ObjectiveIrrigation and drinking water supply
Beneficiary AreaAround 5.57–6.21 lakh acres
Type of ProjectLift irrigation scheme
Districts Covered10 districts of Telangana

What is a Lift Irrigation Scheme?

A lift irrigation scheme transports water from lower elevations to higher-altitude regions using pumps and canals. Such projects are important in plateau and drought-prone areas where gravity-based irrigation is difficult.

Practice MCQs

Q1. The J. Chokka Rao Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme draws water from which river?
a) Krishna
b) Tungabhadra
c) Godavari
d) Pennar

Answer: (c) β€” The scheme lifts water from the Godavari River.

Q2. Devadula village, associated with JCRDLIS, is located in:
a) Karimnagar district
b) Mulugu district
c) Siddipet district
d) Nalgonda district

Answer: (b) β€” The intake point is located in Mulugu district.

Q3. The Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme mainly aims to benefit:
a) Coastal fishing zones
b) Desert regions
c) Drought-prone upland areas
d) Himalayan valleys

Answer: (c) β€” The scheme targets drought-prone upland regions of Telangana.

Q4. The estimated cost of JCRDLIS is:
a) β‚Ή8,400 crore
b) β‚Ή10,200 crore
c) β‚Ή14,500 crore
d) β‚Ή18,400 crore

Answer: (d) β€” The Telangana government estimated the project cost at β‚Ή18,400 crore.

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India’s 1st Autonomous Maritime Shipyard to comeup in Nellore

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Why in News?

Andhra Pradesh government approved the establishment of India’s first dedicated Autonomous Maritime Shipyard 2026 at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Bogole mandal of Nellore district.

  • The facility will be developed by Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited to support autonomous vessel manufacturing and maritime systems development.
Autonomous Maritime Shipyard

Key Facts:

ProjectIndia’s first dedicated autonomous maritime shipyard
LocationJuvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
MandalBogole mandal
CompanySagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd
SectorMaritime defence manufacturing
Focus AreaAutonomous vessel systems and maritime technologies

What Will the Facility Develop?

The proposed shipyard will focus on:

  • Autonomous surface vessels
  • Maritime surveillance systems
  • Defence-oriented unmanned platforms
  • Indigenous marine technologies

Practice MCQs

Q1. India’s first dedicated autonomous maritime shipyard will be established in which state?
a) Gujarat
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Odisha

Answer: (c) β€” The autonomous maritime shipyard was approved by the Andhra Pradesh government.

Q2. The proposed autonomous maritime shipyard will be established at:
a) Visakhapatnam Port
b) Kakinada Port
c) Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour
d) Krishnapatnam Port

Answer: (c) β€” The facility will be set up at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Nellore district.

Q3. Which company will establish the autonomous maritime shipyard?
a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
b) Cochin Shipyard Limited
c) Garden Reach Shipbuilders
d) Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd

Answer: (d) β€” Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd will develop the facility.

Q4. The Autonomous Maritime Shipyard 2026 is mainly associated with:
a) Textile manufacturing
b) Aerospace tourism
c) Autonomous vessel systems
d) Inland water irrigation

Answer: (c) β€” The facility focuses on autonomous vessel systems and maritime technologies.

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the establishment of AP FIRST

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Why in News?

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the establishment of AP FIRST (Andhra Pradesh Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology) in Tirupati to strengthen the state’s high-technology ecosystem.

AP FIRST
  • The AP FIRST Innovation Platform 2026 will be developed in collaboration with premier institutions such as IIT-Tirupati and IISER-Tirupati.
  • The initiative aims to accelerate innovation in strategic sectors including Artificial Intelligence, aerospace, defence R&D, semiconductors and cyber security.
  • It is also designed to bridge the gap between industry and academia by creating a sustainable research ecosystem for youth.

Significance:

The initiative can strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s position in emerging technologies such as quantum technology and semiconductor research. Collaboration with institutions like IIT Tirupati and IISER Tirupati can improve industry-ready skill development and research output.

The platform is also important for defence R&D and clean energy innovation, sectors that are strategically important for India’s economic growth and national security.

Quick Revision Points

  • AP FIRST approved by Andhra Pradesh Cabinet
  • Full form: Andhra Pradesh Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology
  • Location: Tirupati
  • Partner institutions: IIT-Tirupati and IISER-Tirupati
  • AP FIRST Innovation Platform 2026 focuses on AI and quantum technology
  • Key sectors include semiconductor research and defence R&D
  • Linked with industry-academia collaboration
  • Supports innovation and startup ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh

Practice MCQs

Q1. AP FIRST was approved by which authority?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Andhra Pradesh Cabinet
c) Ministry of Education
d) DRDO

Answer: (b) β€” The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved AP FIRST.

Q2. Andhra Pradesh Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology will be established in which city?
a) Visakhapatnam
b) Vijayawada
c) Tirupati
d) Kurnool

Answer: (c) β€” Tirupati is the proposed location of AP FIRST.

Q3. Which among the following sectors is included under AP FIRST focus areas?
a) Quantum technology
b) Aerospace
c) Semiconductors
d) All of the above

Answer: (d) β€” AP FIRST focuses on all these high-technology sectors.

Q4. Which Fundamental Duty promotes scientific temper in India?
a) Article 21
b) Article 19
c) Article 51A(h)
d) Article 32

Answer: (c) β€” Article 51A(h) promotes scientific temper and inquiry.

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PM India’s first PM MITRA Park in Telangana’s Warangal: Overview

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Why in News?

India’s first functional PM MITRA Park 2026 has been inaugurated at Warangal in Telangana. Developed under the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme, the project is aimed at transforming India into a global textile manufacturing hub

  • The park integrates the entire textile value chain under one ecosystem and operationalizes the government’s β€œ5F” vision
PM MITRA PARK

Key Facts About PM MITRA Park 2026

AspectDetails
ProjectPM MITRA Park
LocationWarangal, Telangana
MinistryMinistry of Textiles
Project Costβ‚Ή1,695.54 crore
Area1,327 acres
Expected InvestmentsMore than β‚Ή6,000 crore
Employment PotentialAround 24,400 jobs
Focus AreaIntegrated textile manufacturing ecosystem

Significance

The PM MITRA Park 2026 at Warangal is expected to boost India’s textile exports by creating an integrated apparel manufacturing ecosystem. The project may also strengthen women’s employment in textile industries and reduce fragmentation in textile production chains

What is PM MITRA?

The Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme is a flagship initiative aimed at creating world-class textile infrastructure.

  • It seeks to reduce logistics costs and improve global competitiveness by integrating spinning, weaving, processing, dyeing and garment manufacturing in a single location.
  • The scheme aims to achieve 5F-Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign

Quick Revision Points

  • India’s first functional PM MITRA Park inaugurated at Warangal
  • Total project cost: β‚Ή1,695.54 crore
  • Spread across 1,327 acres
  • Expected investments: over β‚Ή6,000 crore
  • Projected employment: 24,400 jobs
  • Based on β€œ5F” vision
  • Implemented by Ministry of Textiles
  • Total PM MITRA locations in India: 7

Practice MCQs

Q1. India’s first functional PM MITRA Park has been inaugurated in:
a) Surat
b) Coimbatore
c) Warangal
d) Indore

Answer: (c) β€” Warangal in Telangana hosts India’s first operational PM MITRA Park.

Q2. PM MITRA scheme is implemented by:
a) Ministry of Commerce
b) Ministry of MSME
c) Ministry of Heavy Industries
d) Ministry of Textiles

Answer: (d) β€” The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Textiles.

Q3. The β€œ5F” vision associated with PM MITRA stands for:
a) Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign
b) Fibre to Factory to Finance to Fashion to Foreign
c) Farm to Fabric to Fashion to Foreign to Franchise
d) Fibre to Factory to Fabric to Fashion to Foreign

Answer: (a) β€” The scheme follows the integrated 5F textile value chain vision.

Q4. The PM MITRA Park at Warangal is expected to attract investments worth:
a) β‚Ή2,000 crore
b) β‚Ή4,000 crore
c) β‚Ή6,000 crore
d) β‚Ή10,000 crore

Answer: (c) β€” The park is expected to attract over β‚Ή6,000 crore investments.

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Update: AMCA defence hub at Puttaparthi

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Why in news?

India has laid the foundation stone for the AMCA Defence Hub 2026 at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh. The project is part of India’s push toward indigenous defence manufacturing and fifth-generation stealth fighter capability. The new Aircraft Integration and Flight Testing Complex will become the central facility for testing and certification of India’s upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

What is AMCA?

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is India’s proposed indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft being developed to enhance self-reliance in advanced military aviation technology. The aircraft is expected to possess stealth features, internal weapon bays, advanced avionics and supercruise capability.

Major Defence Projects in AP

Defence Project in Andhra PradeshLocation
AMCA Aircraft Integration ComplexPuttaparthi
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) missile plantDonakonda, Prakasam district
Kalyani Strategic Systems unitMadakasira, Anantapur district
Sagar Defence EngineeringJuvvaladinne, Nellore district
HFCL defence manufacturing unitSri Sathya Sai district

Quick Revision Points

  • AMCA project foundation stone laid at Puttaparthi
  • Total project value: β‚Ή15,803 crore
  • Facility spread across 650 acres
  • Located in Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh
  • Focus on fifth-generation stealth fighter development
  • Expected direct jobs: 7,500
  • BDL missile plant coming up at Donakonda
  • AMCA Defence Hub 2026 linked to Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Practice MCQs

Q1. The AMCA Aircraft Integration and Flight Testing Complex is being established in:
a) Visakhapatnam
b) Donakonda
c) Puttaparthi
d) Tirupati

Answer: (c) β€” The facility is being established at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district.

Q2. The AMCA project is primarily related to:
a) Missile defence systems
b) Naval submarines
c) Stealth fighter aircraft
d) Space launch vehicles

Answer: (c) β€” AMCA is India’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter programme.

Q3. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is establishing a missile manufacturing plant at:
a) Nellore
b) Donakonda
c) Madakasira
d) Kurnool

Answer: (b) β€” BDL’s missile manufacturing facility is coming up at Donakonda in Prakasam district.

Q4. The AMCA Defence Hub 2026 project is expected to create approximately:
a) 2,500 jobs
b) 5,000 jobs
c) 7,500 jobs
d) 10,000 jobs

Answer: (c) β€” The project is expected to generate around 7,500 direct high-skilled jobs.

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April 4th Week Current affairs MCQs

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Apr 2026 – Week 4 Current Affairs MCQ (22-30 Apr)

Fresh 15-question weekly practice set with 5 easy, 5 medium and 5 difficult questions for PSC exam revision.

Practice 2026 Weekly Current Affairs MCQ

Q1. Maharashtra approved its Compressed Biogas Policy 2026 on which date?

Easy
  1. 22 April 2026
  2. 5 May 2026
  3. 1 April 2026
  4. 15 April 2026
Show Answer
Answer: A. 22 April 2026
The old April Week 4 quiz noted 22 April 2026 as the approval date for the Maharashtra CBG Policy.

Q2. The outlay for Maharashtra CBG Policy 2026-27 was:

Easy
  1. Rs 500 crore
  2. Rs 1,000 crore
  3. Rs 200 crore
  4. Rs 750 crore
Show Answer
Answer: A. Rs 500 crore
The stated outlay for 2026-27 was Rs 500 crore.

Q3. India’s digital payments volume in January 2026 was reported as:

Easy
  1. 21.70 billion transactions
  2. 18 billion transactions
  3. 25 billion transactions
  4. 15 billion transactions
Show Answer
Answer: A. 21.70 billion transactions
January 2026 digital payments volume was reported at 21.70 billion transactions.

Q4. The value of India’s digital payments in January 2026 was:

Easy
  1. Rs 28.33 lakh crore
  2. Rs 20 lakh crore
  3. Rs 30 lakh crore
  4. Rs 25 lakh crore
Show Answer
Answer: A. Rs 28.33 lakh crore
The reported value was Rs 28.33 lakh crore.

Q5. INS Aridhaman is best described as a:

Easy
  1. Nuclear submarine
  2. Aircraft carrier
  3. Destroyer
  4. Frigate
Show Answer
Answer: A. Nuclear submarine
INS Aridhaman is associated with India’s nuclear submarine capability.

Q6. UPI’s share of retail digital transactions was reported as:

Medium
  1. 81%
  2. 49%
  3. 70%
  4. 60%
Show Answer
Answer: A. 81%
UPI was reported to account for 81% of retail digital transactions.

Q7. India’s share of global real-time payments was reported as:

Medium
  1. 49%
  2. 30%
  3. 81%
  4. 25%
Show Answer
Answer: A. 49%
India was reported to hold 49% of global real-time payments.

Q8. The River Basin Management Scheme 2026-31 had funding of:

Medium
  1. Rs 2,183 crore
  2. Rs 5,000 crore
  3. Rs 1,000 crore
  4. Rs 3,000 crore
Show Answer
Answer: A. Rs 2,183 crore
The scheme funding was stated as Rs 2,183 crore for 2026-31.

Q9. The Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor wildlife underpasses were reported to cover what length?

Medium
  1. 97 km
  2. 20 km
  3. 50 km
  4. 120 km
Show Answer
Answer: A. 97 km
The old quiz recorded 97 km of wildlife underpasses connected with the corridor.

Q10. Jan Vishwas 2.0 Bill aims mainly to:

Medium
  1. Decriminalise minor business offences
  2. Increase all criminal penalties
  3. Nationalise private firms
  4. Privatise all public services
Show Answer
Answer: A. Decriminalise minor business offences
The Bill focuses on easing compliance by decriminalising minor offences.

Q11. Consider digital payments: 1. January 2026 volume was 21.70 billion. 2. Reported value was Rs 28.33 lakh crore. 3. UPI share of retail digital transactions was 81%. Which is correct?

Difficult
  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Show Answer
Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three data points were part of the April Week 4 digital payments topic.

Q12. Which pair is correctly matched?

Difficult
  1. KABIL – Critical minerals
  2. Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill – Defence exports
  3. Womaniya – River management
  4. INS Aridhaman – Digital payments
Show Answer
Answer: A. KABIL – Critical minerals
KABIL is linked with critical minerals. The other pairs mix unrelated topics.

Q13. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill relates mainly to:

Difficult
  1. Higher education regulation
  2. School midday meals only
  3. Health insurance only
  4. Fertiliser imports
Show Answer
Answer: A. Higher education regulation
The bill was connected with higher education regulatory reform.

Q14. India’s fertiliser import dependency and global urea price rise were reported as:

Difficult
  1. 70% dependency and 65% price rise
  2. 30% dependency and 20% price rise
  3. 49% dependency and 81% price rise
  4. 10% dependency and 5% price rise
Show Answer
Answer: A. 70% dependency and 65% price rise
The Week 4 quiz highlighted 70% import dependency and a 65% global urea price rise.

Q15. Which statement best connects CBG policy and river basin management?

Difficult
  1. Both relate to sustainable resource management: clean energy from organic waste and coordinated water governance
  2. Both are only defence procurement schemes
  3. Both concern Rajya Sabha nominations
  4. Both are limited to private banking
Show Answer
Answer: A. Both relate to sustainable resource management: clean energy from organic waste and coordinated water governance
CBG policy supports clean energy and waste use, while river basin management supports water-resource planning.

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Union Budget 2026 Practice Questions

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Union Budget 2026 Practice Questions are important for UPSC, APPSC, TGPSC and State PSC exams. These practice questions cover fiscal policy, taxation, government expenditure, budget allocations and economic measures with answers and explanations.

1. Union Budget 2026-27 presented on?

 
 
 
 

2. Finance Minister for Budget 2026-27?

 
 
 
 

3. Budget 2026-27 theme?

 
 
 
 

4. Fiscal deficit target FY27?

 
 
 
 

5. Fiscal deficit RE 2025-26?

 
 
 
 

6. Debt-to-GDP BE 2026-27?

 
 
 
 

7. Capital expenditure FY27?

 
 
 
 

8. Total budget size FY27 approx?

 
 
 
 

9. Tax revenue target FY27?

 
 
 
 

10. Borrowing target FY27?

 
 
 
 

11. Home Ministry allocation?

 
 
 
 

12. Home Ministry increase?

 
 
 
 

13. Biopharma SHAKTI outlay?

 
 
 
 

14. Biopharma SHAKTI aims?

 
 
 
 

15. ISM 2.0 focuses on?

 
 
 
 

16. Electronics Components Scheme outlay raised to?

 
 
 
 

17. Rare Earth Corridors in?

 
 
 
 

18. Container Manufacturing Scheme outlay?

 
 
 
 

19. SME Growth Fund corpus?

 
 
 
 

20. Self-Reliant India Fund top-up?

 
 
 
 

21. TReDS made mandatory for?

 
 
 
 

22. Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund for?

 
 
 
 

23. City Economic Regions funding?

 
 
 
 

24. High-speed rail corridors planned?

 
 
 
 

25. Medical Hubs under budget?

 
 
 
 

26. New AIIMS of Ayurveda?

 
 
 
 

27. Income Tax Act 2025 effective from?

 
 
 
 

28. TCS on overseas tour packages reduced to?

 
 
 
 

29. TCS on education medical remittances LRS?

 
 
 
 

30. FAST-DS 2026 is for?

 
 
 
 

31. Share buyback tax now?

 
 
 
 

32. MAT rate reduced to?

 
 
 
 

33. MAT from FY26 becomes?

 
 
 
 

34. STT on futures increased to?

 
 
 
 

35. STT on options raised to?

 
 
 
 

36. Customs duty on personal imports reduced to?

 
 
 
 

37. Customs exemption on cancer drugs?

 
 
 
 

38. Rare diseases customs exemption?

 
 
 
 

39. Courier export cap removed?

 
 
 
 

40. Single digital window for customs by?

 
 
 
 

41. National Fibre Scheme under?

 
 
 
 

42. Samarth 2.0 is for?

 
 
 
 

43. PM Gati Shakti mentioned as?

 
 
 
 

44. Three Kartavyas in Budget?

 
 
 
 

45. Green initiatives include?

 
 
 
 

46. Agriculture schemes include?

 
 
 
 

47. Fisheries development in?

 
 
 
 

48. Tourism sites to develop?

 
 
 
 

49. Sites include?

 
 
 
 

50. Municipal bond incentive?

 
 
 
 

51. Target debt-to-GDP by 2030-31?

 
 
 
 


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