Daily current-affairs MCQs for the RPSC RAS exam, dated 5 July 2026 — with answers and explanations.
Pachpadra Refinery
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Pachpadra (Balotra) refinery inaugurated in July 2026:
(I) It is India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex.
(II) It is a joint venture between HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan.
(III) The Government of Rajasthan holds the 74% majority equity stake in the project.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Answer: A. I and II only — Statement III is false: HPCL holds 74% and the Rajasthan Government 26%; the majority stake belongs to HPCL, not the State.
Source: HPCL / PIB, July 2026
Jaipur Metro Phase-2
2. Consider the following statements regarding Jaipur Metro Phase-2:
(I) Its foundation stone was laid in July 2026.
(II) The project is estimated at about Rs 13,037 crore.
(III) It will develop an East-West corridor connecting the airport to the railway station.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
I and II only
Answer: D. I and II only — Statement III is false: Phase-2 is a ~41 km North-South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations, not an East-West airport-railway link.
Source: PIB / Rajasthan Govt, July 2026
PM's Rajasthan Visit
3. Consider the following statements regarding PM Modi's July 2026 Rajasthan-Gujarat visit:
(I) He launched development projects worth about Rs 1.06 lakh crore across the two States.
(II) The new Jodhpur Airport terminal he inaugurated is designed to handle about 2 lakh passengers annually.
(III) He distributed appointment letters to about 54,000 newly recruited youth.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Answer: B. I and III only — Statement II is false: the new Jodhpur Airport terminal (Rs 480 crore) is designed for about 20 lakh passengers a year, not 2 lakh.
Source: PIB / PMO, July 2026
Green Credit Voucher Initiative
4. Consider the following statements regarding recent Rajasthan Cabinet decisions:
(I) The new Industrial Development Policy 2026 prioritises emerging sectors such as semiconductors, data centres and logistics.
(II) The Green Credit Voucher Initiative-2025 aims to promote a green and circular economy.
(III) Green credits under the initiative are non-transferable and cannot be traded.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I and III only
II and III only
I and II only
I, II and III
Answer: C. I and II only — Statement III is false: under the initiative the green credits are issued as tradable and redeemable vouchers, not non-transferable.
Source: Rajasthan Cabinet / DIPR, 2026
Pension Rules & DA
5. Consider the following statements regarding recent Rajasthan Government decisions on employees and pensioners:
(I) The Cabinet amended the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1996 to allow life certificates through facial authentication.
(II) The amendment abolishes the requirement of submitting a life certificate altogether.
(III) The State raised the Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners to 60%.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Answer: B. I and III only — Statement II is false: the amendment enables submitting the life certificate through facial authentication; it does not abolish the life-certificate requirement.