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Where did the SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026 of 'Lakhpati Didis' begin on 10 February 2026?

How much investment did companies commit under the MoUs signed for PLI 1.2 (specialty steel) on 9 February 2026?

What specialty steel capacity is expected from the PLI 1.2 projects by FY 2031?

Consider the following about the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel: 1. The scheme was first launched in July 2021. 2. The MoUs signed on 9 February 2026 under PLI 1.2 were with 85 companies. Which of the above is/are correct?

On 7 February 2026, Om Birla inaugurated the NeVA Digital House in the legislature of which state?

Consider the following about the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA): 1. It is one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects under the Digital India Programme. 2. Its nodal ministry is the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Which of the above is/are correct?

The National Pulses Consultation and Strategy Meeting of 7 February 2026 was held at the Food Legumes Research Platform in:

Consider the following about the pulses consultation of 7 February 2026: 1. The roadmap for the pulses self-reliance mission was finalised there. 2. Shivraj Singh Chouhan outlined a plan that includes 1,000 pulse mills, seed villages and a cluster model. Which of the above is/are correct?

Which company's 2 nm semiconductor chip did Ashwini Vaishnaw launch in Bengaluru on 7 February 2026?

According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 7 February 2026, the Budget raised the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme outlay to:

Consider the following about the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) as described on 7 February 2026: 1. The first focus of ISM 2.0 will be design companies and start-ups. 2. ISM 1.0 began with the 7 nm technology node. Which of the above is/are correct?

Under the revised startup recognition framework announced on 5 February 2026, what is the new turnover limit for a startup?

What age limit from incorporation applies to the new 'Deep Tech Startup' category?

Consider the following about the revised startup recognition framework (February 2026): 1. Multi-State Cooperative Societies registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 are now eligible for startup recognition. 2. The turnover limit for a Deep Tech Startup is ₹200 crore, the same as for other startups. Which of the above is/are correct?

Which body launched its first open call under the RDI Fund on 4 February 2026?

TDB's first RDI call offers up to what share of project funding for TRL-4+ technologies?

Consider the following about the RDI Fund: 1. TDB and BIRAC were approved as its first second-level fund managers. 2. TDB's first call offers collateral-free loans at about 2–4% interest with tenures of up to 15 years. Which of the above is/are correct?

Where was the first Regional Dialogue under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission held, before the third one in Agartala on 3 February 2026?

Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0, launched on 2 February 2026, is meant for what purpose?

How many employees benefited from mutual transfers under version 1.0 of Assam's Swagat Satirtha portal?

Consider the following about Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0: 1. Chief Minister Sarma said Assam is the only state to have institutionalised mutual transfers through a fully digital mechanism. 2. Employees who got a transfer in the first round can apply again with higher priority. Which of the above is/are correct?

What outlay did the Union Budget 2026-27 announce for Biopharma SHAKTI?

Which of the following states is NOT among those to be supported by the dedicated Rare Earth Corridors announced in the Union Budget 2026-27?

To what amount did the Union Budget 2026-27 raise the outlay of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme?

Consider the following about Biopharma SHAKTI, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27: 1. It includes creating three new National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research and upgrading seven existing ones. 2. It plans a network of over 1,000 accredited India Clinical Trials sites. Which of the above is/are correct?

What is Bharat-VISTAAR, proposed in the Union Budget 2026-27?

Which of the following crops is NOT among the high-value crops the Union Budget 2026-27 said it would support in coastal areas?

In the first three phases of Himachal Pradesh's BPL identification survey (as of January 2026), which district had the highest number of families added?

From which date did Himachal Pradesh order the fourth phase of its BPL identification survey to begin?

In January 2026 which state included IVF and other assisted reproductive technology procedures under its AB-PMJAY-linked health scheme on a pilot basis?

Under Karnataka's ART pilot (January 2026), both partners must be within which age range, as per the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021?

Under a January 2026 Bihar cabinet decision, women beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana can get additional assistance of up to:

Under the Bihar Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2026, what capex subsidy is offered?

Under the Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026, how is the state's capex support linked to the Centre's subsidy?

Consider the following statements about the Uttarakhand Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026: 1. It was approved by the state cabinet chaired by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on 28 January 2026. 2. It seeks to use the state's hydropower resources for green hydrogen production. 3. It is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, launched by NITI Aayog on 28 January 2026, will run until which date?

Under Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, how many Key Performance Indicators are to be saturated in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks respectively?

Assam's 'Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat' scheme, launched in January 2026, provides one-time assistance of how much to each tea garden worker?

The Eti Koli Duti Paat scheme was launched to mark which milestone, and where was it launched?

Which new scheme was launched at the Uttar Pradesh Statehood Day ceremony in Lucknow on 24 January 2026?

Who among the following was conferred the Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman 2025–26?

Under Uttar Pradesh's CM YUVA programme, youth can get interest-free and collateral-free loans of up to:

Under the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme (January 2026), Central Processing Centres will be set up in:

The foundation stone of the Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme was laid in January 2026 in which state?

Consider the following about agarwood as stated by the DoNER Minister in January 2026: 1. India has about 150 million agarwood trees. 2. Nearly 90% of them are in the North-Eastern states. 3. Agarwood has already received a GI tag. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The PM SVANidhi Credit Card, launched in January 2026, is meant for:

Which of the following was NOT among the Amrit Bharat Express trains flagged off from Thiruvananthapuram on 23 January 2026?

The CSIR innovation hub whose foundation stone was laid in Thiruvananthapuram in January 2026 belongs to which laboratory?

The PLI Scheme for White Goods covers which two product categories?

What is the total outlay of the PLI Scheme for White Goods?

PMGSY-IV aims to provide connectivity to how many unconnected habitations?

Under PMGSY-IV, what is the minimum population size for an unconnected habitation in LWE-affected districts to be eligible?

Up to which financial year did the Cabinet approve the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana in January 2026?

As of 19 January 2026, roughly how many subscribers had enrolled in the Atal Pension Yojana?

Consider the following statements about the Atal Pension Yojana: 1. It was launched on 9 May 2015. 2. It offers a guaranteed minimum pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per month starting at age 60. 3. It is meant mainly for organised-sector employees. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which two bodies were approved as the first Second-Level Fund Managers under the RDI Fund?

What is the size of the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund meant to catalyse private sector-led research?

Consider the following statements about the RDI Fund scheme: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025. 2. It was formally rolled out by the Prime Minister on 3 November 2025. 3. Funding of industry-backed projects had begun before the end of 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Where was PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 inaugurated in January 2026?

Which ministry organised PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026?

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima, launched by the Department of Financial Services in January 2026, is available exclusively to which group?

Under Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima, up to what share of the sum insured is covered for AYUSH in-patient treatment?

In January 2026, the Kerala Cabinet fixed what annual family income ceiling for applicants under the Chief Minister's Connect to Work scheme?

Consider the following statements about Kerala's Chief Minister's Connect to Work scheme, as revised in January 2026: 1. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years. 2. It provides ₹1,000 a month for 12 months. 3. It is open only to candidates preparing for the Kerala PSC examinations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the minimum initial and annual contribution under NPS Vatsalya, as per the guidelines issued in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about NPS Vatsalya: 1. It is open to NRIs and OCIs below 18 years of age. 2. Partial withdrawal is allowed after three years, up to 25% of own contributions. 3. There is a maximum annual contribution limit of ₹1.5 lakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On which date was NPS Vatsalya launched by the Union Finance Minister?

Which city hosted the Ministry of Cooperation's National-Level Workshop and Review Meeting on Strengthening the Cooperative Sector on 8–9 January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the cooperative-sector workshop held in Udaipur in January 2026: 1. It was inaugurated by Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani. 2. It reviewed the National Cooperative Database and Multi-State Cooperative Society reforms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What does the 'M' in the mangrove scheme MISHTI stand for?

Who inaugurated the national-level workshop on MISHTI held in Andhra Pradesh on 8–9 January 2026?

Consider the following statements about MISHTI: 1. It was launched on 5 June 2023. 2. It covers about 540 sq km across 9 coastal states and 4 Union Territories. 3. It contributes to the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP-26 in Glasgow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?