Medium Level – GK Questions

The review meeting was specifically held to facilitate implementation of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 and recommendations of the High-Level Committee on regulatory reforms as part of legal metrology reforms.

The press release clearly mentions that the comprehensive roadmap prepared under 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' includes balanced fertiliser use, natural farming, and action against fake fertilisers and seeds.

The Chief Election Commissioner inaugurated the 2nd National Conference of ECI Counsels at IIIDEM (Indian Institute for Democratic Election Management) in New Delhi. This venue hosted advocates representing the Commission before the Supreme Court and various High Courts.

All eligible electors whose Enumeration Forms are received by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) on or before 28 June 2026 will be included in the Draft Electoral Rolls during the SIR Enumeration Phase.

The Election Commission ordered SIR in 16 States and 3 Union Territories on May 14, 2026, as per the official order to ensure eligible citizens are included and ineligible persons excluded from Electoral Rolls.

Ahilyabai Holkar is renowned for her efforts in reconstructing temples and pilgrimage sites throughout India. This work strengthened India's cultural consciousness and is highlighted as one of her unparalleled contributions.

The National Senior Athletics Federation Competition was held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, where nearly 800 athletes participated and four national records were broken in four different events.

The Prime Minister specifically mentioned his special interaction with Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur, highlighting the promising future of Indian athletics.

The SIRI Mathrushree Industrial Park was inaugurated at Belthangady in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The inauguration ceremony was held from Dharmasthala.

Ms. Savita Punia, the Indian women's hockey goalkeeper, was awarded Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Sports from Haryana.

Shri Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team captain, was awarded Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Sports from Maharashtra.

Shri Prosenjit Chatterjee, the renowned Bengali film actor, was awarded Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Art from West Bengal.

Shri Praveen Kumar, the Paralympic high jumper, was awarded Padma Shri 2026 in Sports from Uttar Pradesh.

Ms. Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar, the Indian women's cricket team captain, was awarded Padma Shri 2026 in Sports from Punjab.

Shri Vijay Amritraj, the celebrated Indian tennis player, was awarded Padma Bhushan 2026 in Sports, listed under USA.

Shri Uday Kotak, the prominent banker and founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, was awarded Padma Bhushan 2026 in Trade and Industry from Maharashtra.

Shri Shibu Soren, the veteran Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader, was posthumously awarded Padma Bhushan 2026 in Public Affairs from Jharkhand.

Veteran Malayalam actor Shri Mammootty was awarded the Padma Bhushan (not Vibhushan or Shri) 2026 in Art from Kerala.

Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, former Governor of Maharashtra, was awarded Padma Bhushan 2026 in Public Affairs from Uttarakhand.

Ms. Alka Yagnik, the legendary playback singer, was awarded the Padma Bhushan 2026 in the field of Art from Maharashtra.