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State Infrastructure
Maharashtra Emerges as Leader in Central Government Infrastructure Project Implementations
According to recent administrative data, Maharashtra ranks first in India for executing the highest number of Central Government-funded infrastructure projects, totaling 215 active initiatives.
The estimated investment for Maharashtra's portfolio stands at approximately ₹5.5 trillion, covering major sectors like expressways, greenfield airports, and port connectivity.
Uttar Pradesh holds the second position with 180 active projects valued at ₹4.3 trillion, while Andhra Pradesh secures the third spot with 141 projects valued at ₹2.1 trillion.
In the Northeastern region, Assam leads with 89 central projects, highlighting a balanced push toward development across both industrial hubs and border areas.
The estimated investment for Maharashtra's portfolio stands at approximately ₹5.5 trillion, covering major sectors like expressways, greenfield airports, and port connectivity.
Uttar Pradesh holds the second position with 180 active projects valued at ₹4.3 trillion, while Andhra Pradesh secures the third spot with 141 projects valued at ₹2.1 trillion.
In the Northeastern region, Assam leads with 89 central projects, highlighting a balanced push toward development across both industrial hubs and border areas.
Key Facts / Static GK
Chief Minister of Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis (as of source)
Governor of Maharashtra: Jishnu Dev Varma
Governor of Maharashtra: Jishnu Dev Varma
Practice Quiz — 22 May 2026
Q1. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the newly approved Maritime Investment Fund (MIF)?
Answer: (C) It is a sub-segment of the broader ₹25,000-crore Maritime Development Fund (MDF) managed by SBI Ventures. — The Maritime Investment Fund (MIF) is a ₹20,000 crore fund which is a key component of the broader ₹25,000-crore Maritime Development Fund (MDF) and will be managed by SBI Ventures as a closed-end Category I/II AIF.
Q2. What is the minimum bid size required for banks participating in the RBI's USD-INR buy/sell swap auction?
Answer: (C) USD 10 million — According to the bidding conditions announced by the RBI for the USD-INR swap auction, the minimum bid size must be USD 10 million, with additional bids in multiples of USD 1 million.
Q3. Which crop received the highest absolute Minimum Support Price (MSP) increase for the 2026–27 marketing season?
Answer: (D) Sunflower Seed — Sunflower seed registered the highest absolute increase of ₹622 per quintal, followed by cotton at ₹557 per quintal and sesamum at ₹500 per quintal.
Q4. Who has been assigned the charge of the newly created, first-of-its-kind Cabinet-Level AI portfolio in Kerala?
Answer: (A) P. K. Kunhalikutty — The newly created Artificial Intelligence portfolio in Kerala has been assigned to senior leader P. K. Kunhalikutty as part of the cabinet restructuring under the state government.
Q5. Where is India's first SME-led semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility located?
Answer: (A) Bhiwadi, Rajasthan — India's first SME-led semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility has been established in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, by Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd.
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