Current Affairs Quiz — July 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which plan was adopted after Amit Shah's review of illegal coal mining and theft in Dhanbad and nearby areas (announced 5 July 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — Zero Coal Leakage Plan
A 'Zero Coal Leakage Plan' was adopted to ensure a comprehensive and time-bound response to illegal mining and unauthorised transport of coal.
Under which Act have CISF and Coal India Limited officials been authorised to file cases and seize illegally mined coal?
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Correct answer: B — Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
CISF and CIL officials have been authorised to act under the MMDR Act, 1957, which lets them file cases, enter premises, search and seize illegally extracted minerals.
Consider the following directions given at the review of illegal coal mining: 1. The coal sector is to be included in the priority list for CISF deployment. 2. GST authorities are to verify e-way bills for coal being transported. 3. The Army is to be deployed in vulnerable coal areas. Which of the above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
The directions covered CISF priority deployment, CISF Quick Response Teams and e-way bill checks through GST authorities; no Army deployment was mentioned.
How many vessels carrying fertilisers and fertiliser raw materials for India had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, as per the Department of Fertilizers on 5 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 15
A total of 15 vessels carrying fertilisers and fertiliser raw materials for India had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
What was India's urea production in the first quarter (April-June) of FY 2026-27?
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Correct answer: C — 71.55 LMT
India produced 71.55 LMT of urea in April-June 2026 against a target of 67.86 LMT, beating it by 3.69 LMT.
Consider the following statements from the Department of Fertilizers update of 5 July 2026: 1. Natural gas supply to fertiliser plants has been restored to 100% after falling to nearly 65%. 2. Of the 15 vessels, 8 were carrying urea. 3. Only 5 Indian Missions abroad were involved in securing new supplies. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Gas supply was restored to 100% from nearly 65%, and 8 of the 15 vessels carried urea; 28 Indian Missions, not 5, played a role.
The edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle held on 5 July 2026, celebrating 100 years of Sri Sathya Sai, was which edition?
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Correct answer: B — 80th
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led the nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from JLN Stadium, New Delhi.
About how many erstwhile Ordnance Factory employees are covered by the government's decision to redeploy them into regular government service (highlighted on 5 July 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — 65,000
The decision covers nearly 65,000 erstwhile Ordnance Factory employees, following the restructuring of the Ordnance Factory Board.
On 5 July 2026, PM Narendra Modi paid tribute on his birth anniversary to which former Union Minister, remembered for the upliftment of deprived and weaker sections?
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Correct answer: D — Ram Vilas Paswan
The PM paid tribute to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary on 5 July 2026.
What is the approximate outlay of the Modified UDAN Scheme launched by PM Modi on 4 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 29,000 crore over ten years
The Modified UDAN Scheme, approved on 25 March 2026, has an outlay of approximately Rs 29,000 crore over the next ten years.
How many aerodromes are to be developed from existing unserved airstrips under the Modified UDAN Scheme?
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Correct answer: A — 100
The scheme provides Rs 12,159 crore to develop 100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips; 200 is the number of helipads.
The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, whose next phase was launched on 4 July 2026, was originally launched in which month and year?
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Correct answer: B — October 2016
The UDAN Scheme was launched in October 2016 and has since operationalised 669 routes connecting 95 airports, heliports and water aerodromes.
Consider the following statements about the Modified UDAN Scheme: 1. It provides Viability Gap Funding of Rs 10,043 crore. 2. It provides for 200 modern helipads. 3. It promotes indigenous platforms such as HAL Dhruv and Dornier. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: VGF of Rs 10,043 crore, 200 helipads (Rs 3,661 crore) and promotion of HAL Dhruv and Dornier.
The HPCL Rajasthan refinery-cum-petrochemical complex dedicated to the nation on 4 July 2026 is located at which place?
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Correct answer: C — Pachpadra, Balotra
The refinery-cum-petrochemical complex is at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra district.
What is the refining capacity of the HPCL Rajasthan refinery at Pachpadra?
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Correct answer: B — 9 MMTPA
The greenfield complex has a refining capacity of 9 MMTPA and a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA.
Under the Rajasthan-Haryana agreement mentioned by the PM at Balotra, water will be carried to the Shekhawati region from which barrage?
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Correct answer: A — Hathnikund Barrage
Water will be transported to Rajasthan from the Hathnikund Barrage through an underground pipeline under a Rs 34,000 crore agreement.
Consider the following statements about the Rajasthan Refinery: 1. It is a joint venture of HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan. 2. It has a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA. 3. It was built at a cost of over Rs 79,450 crore. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: it is an HPCL-Rajasthan government JV with 2.4 MMTPA petrochemical capacity, built at over Rs 79,450 crore.
The CG Semi OSAT facility inaugurated by PM Modi on 4 July 2026 is located in which place?
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Correct answer: A — Sanand, Gujarat
PM Modi inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
The CG Semi OSAT facility at Sanand was built in partnership with which company?
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Correct answer: C — Renesas Electronics, Japan
The facility was built in partnership with Renesas Electronics, Japan, with an investment of over Rs 7,600 crore.
The Semicon India programme, which set up the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) as its nodal agency, was approved by the Union Cabinet in December 2021 with what outlay?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 76,000 crore
The Cabinet approved the programme on 15 December 2021 with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore (over USD 10 billion) and set up ISM to drive it; Rs 2,30,000 crore was the total support for electronics manufacturing.
Consider the following statements about the CG Semi facility at Sanand: 1. It is the third semiconductor plant in India to start commercial production in 2026. 2. It is India's first semiconductor fab. 3. It went from groundbreaking to commercial production in 27 months. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
It is the third plant in commercial production this year and took 27 months from groundbreaking; it is an OSAT unit, while India's first fab is coming up in Dholera.
The India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement, which entered into force on 4 July 2026, was signed on which date?
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Correct answer: B — 8 September 2025
The BIA was signed in New Delhi on 8 September 2025 and entered into force on 4 July 2026.
Where was the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement signed?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The agreement was signed on 8 September 2025 in New Delhi.
Which department of the Ministry of Finance hosts the text of the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Economic Affairs
The PIB release says the India-Israel BIA can be accessed on the Department of Economic Affairs website.
PM Modi congratulated Keiko Fujimori on 4 July 2026 on winning the presidential election of which country?
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Correct answer: A — Peru
The PM congratulated Keiko Fujimori on her victory in the Peruvian presidential election.
Whom did Keiko Fujimori defeat in Peru's presidential runoff held on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Roberto Sanchez
Keiko Fujimori won 50.135% of the vote against left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez's 49.865%.
Consider the following statements about Keiko Fujimori's 2026 election: 1. It was her fourth run for the presidency of Peru. 2. She won the runoff with more than 55% of the vote. 3. She is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
It was her fourth run and she is Alberto Fujimori's daughter; her winning share was 50.135%, not above 55%.
Of the 23 individuals designated as terrorists by the MHA on 4 July 2026, how many are Pakistani nationals?
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Correct answer: C — 17
Of the 23 designated terrorists, 17 are Pakistani nationals and 6 are Indian nationals.
Under which law did the Ministry of Home Affairs designate 23 individuals as terrorists on 4 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Amit Shah said the 23 were declared terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The power to designate an individual (not only an organisation) as a terrorist under UAPA was introduced by the UAPA (Amendment) Act, 2019. Individuals are listed in which Schedule of the Act?
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Correct answer: D — Fourth Schedule
The 2019 amendment added the Fourth Schedule [see sections 35(1) and 36] for names of individuals; terrorist organisations are in the First Schedule.
To what level was the procurement price of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer raised from 4 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 2,125 per quintal
The procurement price was raised by 13%, from Rs 1,875 to Rs 2,125 per quintal.
Which agencies procure onions for the government's Price Stabilisation Buffer?
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Correct answer: C — NAFED and NCCF
Procurement of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer is being done through NAFED and NCCF.
Under which transoceanic expedition did INS Sudarshini sail into New York on 4 July 2026 for the Sail4th 250 celebrations?
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Correct answer: C — Lokayan 2026
The visit is part of the ship's 10-month transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 2026.
On 4 July 2026, PM Modi greeted the United States on which anniversary of its independence?
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Correct answer: A — 250th
PM Modi extended greetings on the historic 250th anniversary of US independence.
PM Modi paid tribute on 4 July 2026 to which spiritual leader on his Nirvana Day?
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Correct answer: B — Swami Vivekananda
The PM paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his Nirvana Day on 4 July 2026.
On 4 July 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan submitted his enumeration form under which exercise?
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Correct answer: C — Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll
He submitted his enumeration form under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Delhi.
The first export shipment of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu and Kashmir to the UAE (July 2026) was sourced from which districts?
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Correct answer: D — Shopian and Pulwama
The one-tonne consignment was sourced from farmers in Shopian and Pulwama districts.
What was the approximate value of the acquisition proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 52,000 crore
The DAC accorded AoN to proposals at an estimated cost of about Rs 52,000 crore.
'Akash Tarang', cleared for the Indian Army by the DAC on 3 July 2026, is a:
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Correct answer: C — Anti-UAV electronic warfare system
AKASH TARANG is an anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle electronic warfare system that will give anti-UAV protection to Army formations.
Which platform cleared by the DAC on 3 July 2026 is meant for the Indian Air Force's persistent ISR, telecommunication and remote sensing?
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Correct answer: B — Fixed-Wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (FW-HAPS)
FW-HAPS will carry out persistent Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, telecommunication and remote sensing for the IAF.
Consider the following about the DAC approvals of 3 July 2026: 1. 'Acceptance of Necessity' means in-principle administrative approval. 2. The Multi Influence Ground Mine was cleared for the Indian Navy. 3. MRSAM was cleared for the Indian Army. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
AoN is in-principle administrative approval; MIGM was cleared for the Navy and MRSAM for the Army, so all three are correct.
The banyan tree identified in July 2026 as the oldest accurately dated banyan, about 700 years old, is in which place?
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Correct answer: A — Munger, Bihar
A banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, about 700 years old, was identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan.
Which institute's scientists dated the Munger banyan using radiocarbon dating?
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Correct answer: C — Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow
The team was led by Dr Trina Bose of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, an autonomous institute under DST.
Why could conventional dendrochronology not be used to date the Munger banyan?
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Correct answer: D — Most tropical broadleaf trees lack distinct annual growth rings
The absence of distinct annual growth rings in most tropical broadleaf trees limits conventional dendrochronology, so the team used radiocarbon dating of alpha-cellulose.
The review of below-normal rainfall chaired by Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 3 July 2026 linked the situation to which phenomenon?
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Correct answer: D — El Nino
The review concerned below-normal rainfall and potential drought in parts of the country due to El Nino.
Which crops did the Home Minister suggest focusing on as alternatives that need less water, at the El Nino review of 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Fodder, millets and pulses
Amit Shah emphasised the need to focus on alternative low-water crops such as fodder, millets and pulses.
How many priority districts are covered by the 90-day export drive announced at the Board of Trade meeting on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 120
The 90-day export drive will cover 120 priority districts across 27 States and UTs under the Districts as Export Hubs initiative.
What is the outlay of the Export Promotion Mission that Piyush Goyal said will drive MSME-led export growth?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 25,000 crore
Shri Goyal said the Rs 25,000 crore Export Promotion Mission will drive MSME-led export growth.
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), India's partner in TEPA?
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Correct answer: D — Denmark
EFTA comprises Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland; Denmark is not a member.
How much investment into India does the India-EFTA TEPA aim to facilitate?
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Correct answer: B — USD 100 billion
TEPA carries an ambition to facilitate USD 100 billion in investments into India and support one million direct jobs.
Under India-EFTA TEPA, which EFTA country eliminated its 55% import duty on feed, including fish feed?
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Correct answer: A — Iceland
Iceland eliminated its 55% duty on feed including fish feed; Norway removed a 13.16% duty and Switzerland cut fish fats and oils from 18.05% to zero.
PM Modi's letter to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on 3 July 2026 linked the pilgrimage with how many resolutions?
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Correct answer: C — Five
The PM said he had written to pilgrims linking the sacred yatra with five resolutions.
According to the Home Minister, which registration system is in place for the Amarnath Yatra 2026?
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Correct answer: A — QR code-based registration
Amit Shah said arrangements include a multi-layer security grid and QR code-based registration.
Where was the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue co-chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman and Roland Lescure held on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Aix-en-Provence
The Ministers co-chaired the EFD in Aix-en-Provence.
Who co-chaired the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue on 3 July 2026 for France?
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Correct answer: D — Roland Lescure
Roland Lescure, France's Minister of Economy, Finance, Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty, co-chaired with Nirmala Sitharaman.
'Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas', the national zoonotic disease mock drill completed on 3 July 2026, was held in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
The exercise was held at Khari village, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, from 29 June to 3 July 2026.
Which disease outbreak in animals was simulated during 'Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas' (2026)?
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Correct answer: A — Influenza A (H1N1)
The scenario simulated an outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) in animals with potential spillover to humans and wildlife.
The first national mock drill under the National One Health Mission, 'Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas', was held in August 2024 in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Ajmer, Rajasthan
Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas was conducted in Ajmer district, Rajasthan from 27 to 31 August 2024; Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas in Vidisha (2026) was the third such drill.
Where was India's first Made-in-India EXIM shipping container for Maersk unveiled on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Maersk-CONCOR ICD, Dadri, Uttar Pradesh
Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the container at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the outlay of the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) announced in the Union Budget 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 10,000 crore
The release refers to the Rs 10,000 crore CMPS framework announced in the Union Budget 2026 for domestic container manufacturing.
With which company did Maersk place an order for 1,000 more India-made containers on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — DCM Shriram Group
Maersk placed an order for 1,000 additional India-manufactured shipping containers with DCM Shriram Group.
Which edition of the National Water Awards was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 7th
The Department of Water Resources launched the 7th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal.
Which team won the 7th Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force beat the Indian Navy 2-1 in the final.
The ICAR expert committee on falling Totapuri mango prices (July 2026) concerns growers of which state?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh
The committee will examine the challenges faced by Totapuri mango growers in Andhra Pradesh.
Under Article 224 of the Constitution, for what maximum period can an additional judge of a High Court be appointed?
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Correct answer: B — Two years
The Supreme Court (Lok Prahari, 2021) notes that under Article 224 an additional judge is appointed for a period not exceeding two years.
Under the CCEA decision of 2 July 2026, what is the new maximum permissible broken grain content in raw rice supplied under PMGKAY?
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Correct answer: C — 10%
Raw rice will contain up to 10% broken grains, replacing the earlier specification of up to 25%.
Consider the following statements about the PMGKAY rice quality reform approved in July 2026: 1. Parboiled rice will contain up to 5% broken grains instead of 16%. 2. Improved-quality rice will be rolled out across all procuring States by KMS 2027-28 in a phased manner. 3. Rice bags will carry QR codes for end-to-end traceability. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are part of the approved reform: 5% broken grains in parboiled rice (from 16%), phased rollout by KMS 2027-28, and QR-code tagging of bags.
By the Cabinet decision of 29 November 2023, free foodgrains under PMGKAY are provided to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries for a period of:
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Correct answer: A — Five years from 1 January 2024
The Cabinet decided on 29 November 2023 that the Centre will provide free foodgrains to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries under PMGKAY for five years with effect from 1 January 2024, at an estimated Rs 11.80 lakh crore.