(1.) The three-day National Chintan Shivir organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment concluded on April 26, 2026, in which city?

(a.) New Delhi

(b.) Chandigarh

(c.) Bhopal

(d.) Jaipur

(2.) What was the guiding national theme of the National Chintan Shivir on Social Justice held in April 2026?

(a.) Antyodaya ka Sankalp, Amrit Kaal ka Pratibimb – Viksit Bharat@2047

(b.) Samruddhi se Swarajya tak ka Safar

(c.) Inclusive Growth and Digital Empowerment 2030

(d.) Social Justice and Universal Accessibility Grid

(3.) Which Indian official undertook an official strategic visit to the UAE on April 25–26, 2026?

(a.) External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar

(b.) National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval

(c.) Foreign Secretary

(d.) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

(4.) With whom did NSA Ajit Doval hold high-level strategic talks during his official visit to Abu Dhabi in April 2026?

(a.) UAE President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

(b.) Prime Minister of UAE

(c.) Minister of State for Foreign Trade

(d.) Chief of Staff of UAE Armed Forces

(5.) Which military formation of the Indian Army organized a mega Veterans Rally in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on April 26, 2026?

(a.) Spear Corps (Spearhead Division)

(b.) Chinar Corps

(c.) White Knight Corps

(d.) Rising Star Corps

(6.) Who graced the Indian Army Veterans Rally on April 26, 2026, as the Chief Guest?

(a.) Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd)

(b.) Chief Minister of Assam

(c.) General Manoj Pande

(d.) Union Defence Minister

(7.) Which welfare scheme was prominently discussed under Group II deliberations during the National Chintan Shivir for De-Notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes?

(a.) SEED Scheme

(b.) PM-AJAY Scheme

(c.) NAMASTE Scheme

(d.) PM-DAKSH Scheme

(8.) Which portal serves as the official registry for press releases published by the Press Information Bureau?

(a.) MyGov Portal

(b.) Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in)

(c.) National Informatics Centre Hub

(d.) India.gov.in Desk

(9.) What duration did the National Chintan Shivir on Social Justice span in Chandigarh?

(a.) Single day event

(b.) Two-day conference

(c.) Three-day Shivir (24–26 April 2026)

(d.) Full week session

(10.) In which state or union territory did the three-day National Chintan Shivir take place?

(a.) Punjab / Chandigarh UT

(b.) Haryana

(c.) New Delhi

(d.) Himachal Pradesh

(11.) What is the primary objective of organizing Chintan Shivirs for central and state social welfare ministries?

(a.) To move from welfare intent to measurable, time-bound ground-level outcomes in last-mile service delivery

(b.) To draft corporate tax legislation guidelines

(c.) To allocate railway freight corridor budgets

(d.) To regulate international air passenger fares

(12.) Which union ministry hosted the National Chintan Shivir in Chandigarh?

(a.) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

(b.) Ministry of Tribal Affairs

(c.) Ministry of Home Affairs

(d.) Ministry of Rural Development

(13.) Approximately how many veterans and dependents participated in the Spear Corps Veterans Rally on April 26, 2026?

(a.) Over 500 attendees

(b.) Over 1,500 attendees

(c.) Over 5,000 attendees

(d.) Over 10,000 attendees

(14.) What agency assists army veterans regarding second career avenues and re-employment during military outreach rallies?

(a.) Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO)

(b.) National Skill Development Corporation

(c.) Directorate General of Resettlement Banking Wing

(d.) Central Industrial Security Placement Cell

(15.) How does high-level diplomatic engagement between India and the UAE reinforce regional stability in West Asia?

(a.) By deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, aligning security perspectives, and expanding technological economic ties

(b.) By establishing a common military conscription law

(c.) By integrating currency convertibility at par

(d.) By replacing domestic monetary policies with bilateral currency swaps exclusively

(16.) Who is the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment who led the concluding session in Chandigarh?

(a.) Dr. Virendra Kumar

(b.) Ramdas Athawale

(c.) A. Narayanaswamy

(d.) Pratima Bhoumik

(17.) Which state's governor attended the Spear Corps Veterans Rally as Chief Guest on April 26, 2026?

(a.) Governor of Arunachal Pradesh

(b.) Governor of Assam

(c.) Governor of Nagaland

(d.) Governor of Meghalaya

(18.) What specific theme was discussed during the thematic breakfast session on the third day of the Chintan Shivir?

(a.) “Jagrukta se Sulabhata – Awareness to Accessibility under DoSJE”

(b.) “Prakriya Saralikaran in Financial Audits”

(c.) “Digital Literacy across Rural Panchayats”

(d.) “Universal Health Insurance Integration”

(19.) What structural approach was advocated regarding public infrastructure to assist persons with disabilities during the Chintan Shivir?

(a.) A rights-based, universal design approach treating accessibility as integral to all public services

(b.) Exclusive reservation of private sector housing

(c.) Mandatory relocation of urban centers to flat terrains

(d.) Replacement of all public transport with air-conditioned carriages

(20.) What organization acts as the premier official clearing house for press releases issued by the Press Information Bureau?

(a.) Press Information Bureau (PIB)

(b.) National Informatics Centre

(c.) Central Bureau of Investigation

(d.) Cabinet Secretariat

(21.) What milestone year is targeted by national policy frameworks like Viksit Bharat discussed during the social justice deliberations?

(a.) 2030

(b.) 2040

(c.) 2047

(d.) 2050

(22.) What medical facility was arranged during the spear corps veterans rally for attendees?

(a.) A comprehensive medical camp catering to healthcare and check-up needs of veterans and dependents

(b.) A permanent multi-specialty military hospital handover

(c.) A mobile dental clinic van exclusively for children

(d.) An optical lens distribution booth only

(23.) Why are De-Notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes given special focus under modern social justice welfare schemes?

(a.) To provide historical redressal, ensuring accurate enumeration, livelihood support, and targeted economic empowerment

(b.) To mandate permanent settlement in high-altitude border zones

(c.) To integrate them solely into corporate IT software parks

(d.) To convert traditional pastoral lands into real estate parks

(24.) Which administrative term was used during the Chintan Shivir lunch session to describe the simplification of departmental procedures?

(a.) Prakriya Saralikaran

(b.) Samaveshan Niti

(c.) Antyodaya Vikas

(d.) Sugamya Bharat

(25.) What is the primary function of the Press Information Bureau (PIB)?

(a.) Disseminating verified official government updates and press releases to media organizations

(b.) Regulating private stock exchanges

(c.) Issuing international passports

(d.) Conducting national census operations

(26.) What overarching sentiment was reinforced by the conclusion of the National Chintan Shivir in Chandigarh?

(a.) That social justice delivery must translate into measurable improvements in the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable

(b.) That all central welfare schemes will be replaced by direct corporate CSR grants

(c.) That state governments will independently finance all social welfare budgets

(d.) That welfare distribution will be entirely automated via biometric facial recognition

(27.) How do ex-servicemen rallies strengthen civil-military relations in border states like Assam and Arunachal Pradesh?

(a.) By bridging institutional gaps, resolving pension/administrative grievances directly, and reinforcing mutual trust between the Armed Forces and local citizenry

(b.) By deploying retired soldiers as civilian district magistrates

(c.) By transferring civil police administrative control to army cantonments

(d.) By constructing commercial trade posts along international borders

(28.) Which officials accompanied the administrative setup at the Spear Corps rally to resolve pension anomalies on the spot?

(a.) Representatives from PCDA Guwahati, ECHS, Zila Sainik Welfare Offices, and various banks

(b.) Supreme Court registrars and high court advocates

(c.) Reserve Bank of India monetary policy delegates

(d.) Income tax commissioner audit officers

(29.) Which country hosted the high-level official visit of India's NSA on April 25–26, 2026?

(a.) United Arab Emirates (UAE)

(b.) Saudi Arabia

(c.) Qatar

(d.) Oman

(30.) What specific administrative mechanism was agreed upon by States and UTs at the end of the Chintan Shivir to sustain outcomes?

(a.) Taking forward outcomes through revised guidelines, strengthened monitoring, wider outreach, and sustained capacity building

(b.) Establishing a permanent judicial tribunal in every district

(c.) Freezing all welfare fund disbursements for two years

(d.) Outsourcing monitoring duties to foreign audit corporations