(29 July 2018) - We have compiled some simple questions related to
Current Affairs of Punjab. If you want to keep yourself up to date about the current affairs of Punjab, then this page is for you.
This page contains objective type questions related to the current events in the state of Punjab. This page is regularly updated for the events happening in 2018.
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Punjab General Knowledge for more questions about Punjab.
Who is the current 'Leader of Opposition' in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha?
A) Sukhpal Singh Khaira
B) Sukhbir Singh Badal
C) Parkash Singh Badal
D) Harpal Singh Cheema
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AAP is the main opposition party in Punjab and Harpal Singh Cheema of Aam Aadmi Party (MLA from Dirbha, Dist. Sangrur) is the leader of opposition in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.
He was appointed on this post at the end of July 2018. Before him, Sukhpal Singh Khaira (MLA from Bholath) was the leader of opposition.
Recently there was a major incident of molasses leakage from a sugar mill. Where did this incident happened and polluted which river?
A) Kapurthala, Beas
B) Gurdaspur, Ravi
C) Gurdaspur, Beas
D) Kapurthala, Satluj
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In May 2018, there was an incident of leakage of molasses from a sugar mill at Kiri Afgana village in Gurdaspur.
It polluted the waters of Beas river and hundreds of fish died and found floating on the banks of the river.
In May 2018, by-elections were held for which assembly constituency of Punjab?
A) Amritsar
B) Sham Chaurasi
C) Nakodar
D) Shahkot
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Shahkot MLA Ajit Singh Kohar died in February 2018 and this seat got vaccant. Now the by-elections for Shahkot assembly constituency will be held on 28 May 2018.
In May 2018, a new domestic airport started at which place of Punjab?
A) Sansarpur
B) Adampur
C) Sahnewal
D) Pathankot
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On 1 May 2018, commercial flights started at Adampur airport near Jalandhar city of Punjab. It is the first airport in
Doaba region of Punjab.
It is earlier an airforce base and now the commercial flights started from the same airport.
Punjabi film 'Khido Khundi' is about the players from which village?
A) Sansarpur
B) Ghumenhera
C) Kila Raipur
D) Babehali
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'Khido Khundi' (Punjabi word for Hockey, Khido means Ball and Khundi means Stick), the Punjabi film released in April 2018 depicts the story of hockey players from Sansarpur village.
The village Sansarpur is known as the nursery of hockey olympians as till date it has produced more than 14 olympic players of field hockey.
The village in located near Jalandhar city, in the Jalandhar East block of Jalandhar district.
How many cabinet ministers are there is government of Punjab?
A) 9
B) 12
C) 15
D) 18
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After the expansion of cabinet in April 2018, the total number of cabinet ministers in Punjab is 18 which also includes the CM. This is also the maximum number of ministers allowed in the Punjab govt.
For a complete list, check this page -
Cabinet Ministers of Punjab
Who is the Education Minister of Punjab?
A) Om Parkash Soni
B) Bhagat Chunni Lal
C) Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema
D) Aruna Chaudhary
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Om Parkash Soni is the current education minister of Punjab, who was given the charge of this department in April 2018.
According to NIRF-2018 rankings, how many institutes of Punjab were among top 100?
A) 5
B) 8
C) 1
D) 3
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As per the NIRF-2018, five institutes of Punjab got a place in the list of top 100 institutes in India. These institutes and there ranks are:
- Panjab University, Chandigarh - 33
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala - 50
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali - 55
- Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana - 60
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar - 86
The list was released by Union ministry of human resource development (HRD) in April 2018.
Who received the Krishi Karman Award on behalf of Punjab govt?
A) Capt. Amarinder Singh
B) Manpreet Singh Badal
C) Brahm Mohindra
D) Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa
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Punjab has been conferred the Krishi Karman Award 2015-16 for best performance in raising the country’s food grain production. On 17 March 2018, Punjab Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa received this award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Who is the current president of Punjab state unit of BJP?
A) Tarun Chugh
B) Vijay Sampla
C) Shwet Malik
D) Manoranjan Kalia
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Shwet Malik is the new president of BJP's state unit in Punjab, appointed in March 2018. He is a Rajya Sabha member from Punjab and is a former mayor of Amritsar municipal corporation.
Before him, Vijay Sampla was the head of BJP in Punjab.
Punjab state was given 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' for which effors or achievement related to women empowerment?
A) High Percentage of Women Employees in Govt Jobs
B) Improvement in Sex Ratio at Birth
C) 50% Reservation for Women in Local Bodies Elections
D) Highest Women Literacy Rate in The Country
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The state of Punjab was conferred 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' on International Women's Day (8 March 2018) by the President of India. The award was given for effors and improvement in Sex Ratio at Birth.
What is the name of the memorial built by Punjab govt at Kartarpur?
A) Jang-e-Azadi Memorial
B) Virasat-e-Khalsa
C) Punjab State War Heroes Memorial
D) Vadda Ghallughara Memorial
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Punjab govt has built Jang-e-Azadi memorial at Kartarpur town and Capt. Amarinder Singh dedicated to the nation the second phase of this world class museum on 6 March 2018. The memorial highlights the contribution of Punjabi community in the struggle for India's independence.
Who is the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold medal in Asian Championship?
A) Vinesh Phogat
B) Sangeeta
C) Sakshi Malik
D) Navjot Kaur
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Navjot Kaur became first Indian woman wrestler to win gold medal in Senior Asian Championships held in March 2018. She belongs to Bagrian village in Tarn Taran district.
Which scientist from Punjab was given National Award during National Science Day 2018?
A) Arun Kumar Grover
B) Gurdev Khush
C) Dr. Raghbir Singh Khandpur
D) Gurcharan Singh Kalkat
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Dr. Raghbir Singh Khandpur, a prominent scientist from Punjab and former director general of Pushpa Gujral Science City at Kapurthala, was awarded with National Award for Outstanding Efforts in S&T Communication.
This award is given by National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC) every year on National Science Day (February 28).
What was Punjab's rank in the Khelo India School Games held in February 2018?
A) 4th Rank
B) 7th Rank
C) 29th Rank
D) 20th Rank
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The first edition of 'Khelo India School Games' was held at New Delhi in Feb 2018. Punjab secured overall 7th rank and Punjab players bagged a total of 35 medals, including 10 Gold, 5 Silver and 20 Bronze medals.
Punjab ranked at which position in the Health Index report released by NITI Aayog?
A) 6
B) 11
C) 4
D) 2
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In the health index report released by NITI Aayog in Feb 2018, Punjab ranked at 2nd position amongst the 21 larger states in India. Kerala was at the the top position and Uttar Pradesh was at the last position.
Who was the Man of the Series in the U-19 cricket world cup held in 2018?
A) Shubman Gill
B) Manjot Kalra
C) Arshdeep Singh
D) Prithvi Shaw
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Shubman Gill, the Indian batsman who scored maximum runs during the tourament, was declared as the Man of the Series in the U-19 Cricket World Cup.
He was born at Fazilka and currently resides in Mohali.
What was the theme of Punjab's tableau in the Repulic Day Parade 2018 at New Delhi?
A) Jago Dance
B) Sangat and Pangat
C) Harike Wetland and Migratory Birds
D) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
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In the Republic Day Parade 2018 at New Delhi, Punjab's tableau will showcase the concept of Sangat and Pangat, an integral part of Sikh religion. Sangat means religious gathering of people and Pangat means sitting together for a meal without any difference of caste, financial or social status.
In the year 2017, who won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Punjabi language?
A) Nachhattar
B) Darshan Buttar
C) Dr. Jaswinder Singh
D) Swaraj Bir
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Nachhattar won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Punjabi language in the year 2017. It is the highest literary award in India and he got this award for his novel Slow Down (ਸਲੋ ਡਾਊਨ).
The award will be presented during a special function to be held on 12 Feb 2018 in New Delhi.
Who is the current Chief Minister of Punjab?
A) S. Parkash Singh Badal
B) S. Sukhbir Singh Badal
C) Capt. Amarinder Singh
D) Shri Bhim Sen Sachar
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Capt. Amarinder Singh is the current Chief Minister of Punjab and it is his second term as CM of Punjab. Also check the
list of CM of Punjab
The Indian national flag with tallest flagpole is situated at which place?
A) Attari
B) Ranchi
C) Hyderabad
D) Faridabad
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The Indian national flag hoisted on the tallest flagpole is situated at Attari border, which was inaugurated in March 2017. The height of this flag post is 360 feet (110 meters) and this flag is also visible from Lahore (Pakistan).
During the recent assembly elections in Punjab, what was the approximate voting percentage?
A) 86%
B) 77%
C) 72%
D) 68%
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The voting for assembly elections was held on 4th Feb 2017 and 77% (approx) voter turnout was recorded in the state.
This year (2017), which famous personality of Punjab was given Padma Shri award?
A) Balbir Singh Seechewal
B) Parkash Singh Badal
C) Manmohan Waris
D) Sardara Singh Johal
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Balbir Singh Seechewal, a world famous environmentalist from Punjab, was selected for Padma Shri award in this year. He is well known for his work of cleaning up Kali Bein rivulet and many other environment related projects in the state.
In the Indian Air Force, who is the Chief of Air Staff (CAS)?
A) Arup Raha
B) Arjan Singh
C) Anil Kumar Browne
D) Birender Singh Dhanoa
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Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa is the current Chief of Air Staff in the Indian Air Force, who took charge on 31 December, 2016. He was born at Gharuan village (located between Kharar & Morinda) in Punjab.
Who is the current governor of Punjab?
A) Banwarilal Purohit
B) VP Singh Badnore
C) Shivraj V. Patil
D) Kaptan Singh Solanki
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The current governor of Punjab is Banwarilal Purohit, a senior BJP leader from Madhya Pradesh, who took charge in August 2021. He took charge in August 2016.
Before him, VP Singh Badnore was the governor of Punjab.