Government Schemes Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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How many postgraduate medical seats will be added under Phase III of the centrally sponsored scheme approved on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5,000
Phase III will add 5,000 PG seats; a separate extension will add 5,023 MBBS seats.
What is the enhanced cost ceiling per seat under the medical seat expansion schemes approved in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1.50 crore
The schemes have an enhanced cost ceiling of ₹1.50 crore per seat.
What is the total financial implication of the two medical seat schemes approved on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹15,034.50 crore
The total is ₹15,034.50 crore for 2025-26 to 2028-29: ₹10,303.20 crore central and ₹4,731.30 crore state share.
Consider the following statements about the medical seat schemes approved in September 2025: 1. The schemes will add 5,023 PG seats and 5,000 MBBS seats. 2. The Centre will bear the entire cost. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the schemes add 5,000 PG and 5,023 MBBS seats, and the cost is shared – ₹10,303.20 crore Centre and ₹4,731.30 crore States.
Which body implements the 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development' scheme approved by the Cabinet on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
The DSIR/CSIR scheme, with an outlay of ₹2,277.397 crore, is implemented by CSIR.
How many additional LPG connections under PMUY were approved for FY 2025-26 on 22 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 25 lakh
The Government approved 25 lakh additional PMUY connections for FY 2025-26.
With the 25 lakh additional connections, the total number of PMUY connections will rise to:
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Correct answer: C — 10.58 crore
The total number of PMUY connections will rise to 10.58 crore.
Consider the following statements about the additional Ujjwala connections approved in September 2025: 1. The cost per connection is ₹3,000. 2. The ₹300 targeted subsidy applies to up to 12 refills a year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the cost is ₹2,050 per connection, and the ₹300 subsidy is for up to 9 refills a year.
The Adi Yuva Fellowship and Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme, launched on 22 September 2025, come under which campaign?
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Correct answer: C — Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
Both were launched under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, which PM Modi inaugurated on 17 September 2025.
The State Rural Livelihoods Missions of which states signed MoUs as National Resource Organisations under DAY-NRLM on 21 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana
The SRLMs of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana signed as National Resource Organisations, alongside NIRD&PR, Hyderabad.
The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), which signed an MoU under DAY-NRLM in September 2025, is located in:
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Correct answer: D — Hyderabad
The MoU was signed with NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, along with four State Rural Livelihoods Missions.
What was the last date for eligible central government employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme?
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Correct answer: D — 30 September 2025
The Department of Financial Services said the last date to opt for UPS is 30 September 2025.
Under the DFS Office Memorandum of 25 August 2025, at least how long before superannuation must a UPS subscriber exercise the one-time switch to NPS?
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Correct answer: A — One year
The switch must be exercised at least one year before superannuation or three months before voluntary retirement, whichever is earlier.
Which district of Madhya Pradesh hosts the PM MITRA Park that PM Modi linked to the legacy of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar on 17 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dhar
Speaking at Dhar on 17 September 2025, PM Modi said Devi Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy is now being advanced through the PM MITRA Park in Dhar.
According to the Prime Minister, approximately how much land has been allocated for the PM MITRA Park in Dhar?
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Correct answer: C — 1,300 acres
The Prime Minister noted that approximately 1,300 acres of land have been allocated for the PM MITRA Park in Dhar, with over 80 industrial units already allotted.
How many new jobs is the PM MITRA Park in Dhar expected to generate, as stated by the Prime Minister on 17 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 3 lakh
The Prime Minister said the park is expected to generate three lakh new employment opportunities.
The '5F vision' for the textile industry, cited by the Prime Minister at Dhar, describes which sequence?
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Correct answer: D — Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, Fashion to Foreign
The PM said the government is working with the 5F vision for textiles: Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion and Fashion to Foreign.
How many tribal citizens does the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, launched by PM Modi on 17 September 2025, aim to cover?
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Correct answer: C — 11 crore
The Abhiyan covers 11 crore tribal citizens across 1 lakh villages in 30 States/UTs.
Under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, what is the name of the AI-based app meant to connect officials with tribal communities in their native languages?
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Correct answer: B — Adi Vaani
The Adi Vaani App, an AI-based language bridge, will connect government officers with tribal communities in their native languages.
Consider the following statements about the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan: 1. It is part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, observed from 15 November 2024 to 15 November 2025. 2. Every village under it is to set up an Adi Sewa Kendra as a single-window citizen service centre. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Abhiyan is a landmark initiative of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (15 Nov 2024–15 Nov 2025), and every village will establish an Adi Sewa Kendra.
Over what period does the nationwide Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign of the Department of Financial Services run?
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Correct answer: C — 1 July – 30 September 2025
DFS launched the three-month campaign from 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025.
How many new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts were opened in the first 2.5 months of the Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign, as reported in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — More than 61 lakh
The campaign resulted in over 61 lakh new PMJDY accounts; 2.6 crore was the number of new enrolments under the three Jan Suraksha schemes.
Which of the following schemes are NOT among the flagship schemes targeted by the Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign of 2025? 1. Atal Pension Yojana 2. PM Suraksha Bima Yojana 3. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Select the correct answer:
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Correct answer: A — 3 only
Only PM-KISAN is not targeted. The campaign covers PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY.
The PLI Scheme for White Goods, whose application window was reopened from 15 September to 14 October 2025, covers which products?
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Correct answer: D — Air conditioners and LED lights
The PLI Scheme for White Goods (PLIWG) covers air conditioners and LED lights; its application window was reopened for 30 days on the same terms as the scheme notified in April 2021.
When was the PLI Scheme for White Goods originally notified?
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Correct answer: A — 16 April 2021
The reopened window runs on the same terms as the PLIWG Scheme notified on 16 April 2021, with guidelines issued on 4 June 2021.
The CCS rules released on 10 September 2025 enable Central Government employees to choose between NPS and which scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)
The CCS (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025 let employees choose between NPS and the newly introduced UPS.
At which event were the CCS (Implementation of UPS under NPS) Rules, 2025 released?
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Correct answer: A — 14th Pension Adalat at Vigyan Bhawan
Jitendra Singh released the rules during the 14th Pension Adalat held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 10 September 2025.
How much financial assistance did the Prime Minister announce for flood-affected Himachal Pradesh on 9 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,500 crore
The PM announced ₹1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh after an aerial survey and a review meeting in Kangra; ₹1,600 crore was announced for Punjab.
Where did the Prime Minister hold the official flood review meeting in Punjab on 9 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Gurdaspur
After the aerial survey, the PM held an official review meeting in Gurdaspur with officials and elected representatives.
Under which scheme will children orphaned by the 2025 floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab receive comprehensive support, as announced by the PM?
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Correct answer: A — PM CARES for Children scheme
The PM announced comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme for children orphaned due to the recent floods and landslides.
Consider the following statements about the PM's flood relief announcements of 9 September 2025: 1. The second instalments of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will be released in advance. 2. Damaged houses will be geotagged under PM Awas Yojana for accurate assessment. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the releases say the second instalments of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will be released in advance, and damaged houses will be geotagged under PM Awas Yojana for accurate damage assessment and faster aid.
The 'BioE3' Policy, whose first anniversary was marked in September 2025, integrates biotechnology with which three Es?
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Correct answer: B — Economy, Environment and Employment
The BioE3 Policy integrates Biotechnology with Economy, Environment and Employment.
Which institution hosted 'BioE3@1' on 6 September 2025 to mark the first anniversary of the BioE3 Policy?
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Correct answer: C — ICGEB, New Delhi
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, hosted BioE3@1.
What was the theme of 'BioE3@1', held on 6 September 2025 to mark the first anniversary of the BioE3 Policy?
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Correct answer: D — Institute–Industry Interaction for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Clean Energy
BioE3@1 was themed 'Institute–Industry Interaction for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Clean Energy'.
What is the outlay of the critical mineral recycling incentive scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,500 crore
The Cabinet approved a ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop critical mineral recycling capacity.
The critical mineral recycling incentive scheme approved in September 2025 is part of which mission?
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Correct answer: C — National Critical Mineral Mission
The scheme is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), aimed at domestic capacity and supply chain resilience in critical minerals.
What share of the critical mineral recycling scheme's outlay is earmarked for small and new recyclers, including start-ups?
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Correct answer: D — One-third
One-third of the scheme outlay has been earmarked for small, new recyclers including start-ups.
Consider the following statements about the critical mineral recycling incentive scheme approved in September 2025: 1. Units engaged only in black mass production are eligible for incentives. 2. The total incentive per large entity is capped at ₹50 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The scheme covers only the value chain involved in actual extraction of critical minerals, not black mass production alone, so statement 1 is wrong. Total incentive is capped at ₹50 crore for large entities and ₹25 crore for small ones.
The 'Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited' launched by PM Modi on 2 September 2025 belongs to which state?
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Correct answer: D — Bihar
PM Modi launched the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited for women associated with Jeevika in Bihar.
According to PM Modi, what is a key feature of the Jeevika Nidhi system launched in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — It is fully digital and can be operated via mobile phone
The PM said the Jeevika Nidhi system is fully digital, eliminating physical visits – everything can be done via mobile phone.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which completed 11 years in August 2025, was launched on:
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Correct answer: B — 28 August 2014
PMJDY was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 August 2014.
As per the Finance Ministry (August 2025), how many Jan Dhan accounts have been opened in 11 years?
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Correct answer: C — More than 56 crore
More than 56 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened, with deposits of ₹2.68 lakh crore.
What share of PMJDY accounts belong to women, according to the Finance Minister in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 56%
56% of PMJDY accounts are opened by women; 67% are in rural or semi-urban areas.
Consider the following statements about PMJDY as of August 2025: 1. More than 38 crore free RuPay cards have been issued to account holders. 2. Under a saturation campaign, camps are being held in each of the 2.7 lakh gram panchayats. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Finance Ministry release of 28 August 2025.
As per the Finance Ministry, how much was credited to bank accounts under various DBT schemes during FY 2024-25 through the JAM trinity?
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Correct answer: A — ₹6.9 lakh crore
₹6.9 lakh crore was credited under DBT schemes in FY 2024-25; ₹2.68 lakh crore is the total PMJDY deposit balance.
The ₹60,000 crore National Scheme for ITI Upgradation, discussed at Kaushal Manthan (Chandigarh, 28 August 2025), aims to transform how many Government ITIs?
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Correct answer: A — 1,000
The scheme seeks to transform 1,000 Government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model led by industry-led SPVs.
Consider the following statements about the 'Kaushal Manthan' conference of 28 August 2025: 1. It was a Regional Conference of Skill Ministers held in Chandigarh. 2. The ITI upgradation scheme discussed there follows a hub-and-spoke model led by industry-led special purpose vehicles. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the MSDE release of 28 August 2025.
Under the restructuring approved on 27 August 2025, the lending period of the PM SVANidhi scheme has been extended till:
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Correct answer: C — 31 March 2030
The Cabinet extended the lending period of PM SVANidhi until 31 March 2030.
Under the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme (August 2025), the first-tranche loan amount has been raised to up to:
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Correct answer: A — ₹15,000
First-tranche loans rise to ₹15,000 from ₹10,000; second-tranche loans rise to ₹25,000 from ₹20,000.
What is the total outlay of the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme approved by the Cabinet in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹7,332 crore
The total outlay is ₹7,332 crore; ₹13,797 crore is the amount of loans already disbursed as of 30 July 2025.
Consider the following statements about the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme (August 2025): 1. A UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card will be provided to beneficiaries who have repaid the second loan. 2. The third-tranche loan has been raised from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the third tranche remains unchanged at ₹50,000.
The two-day Vibrant Villages Programme workshop addressed by Amit Shah on 26 August 2025 was organised by:
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Correct answer: C — Border Management Division, MHA
The workshop was organised by the Border Management Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
At the VVP workshop (August 2025), Amit Shah said borders should be free from encroachment for at least what radius?
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Correct answer: B — 30 km
Amit Shah said borders should be free from encroachment for at least a 30 km radius.
As of 21 August 2025, total gross enrolments under Atal Pension Yojana had crossed:
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Correct answer: A — 8.11 crore
PFRDA said total gross enrolments under Atal Pension Yojana crossed 8.11 crore as of 21 August 2025.
According to PFRDA, what share of total Atal Pension Yojana enrolments in FY 2024-25 were women?
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Correct answer: B — 55%
PFRDA said that in FY 2024-25, 55% of total APY enrolments were women, out of more than 1.17 crore new subscribers.
The NAMASTE scheme for sanitation workers stands for:
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Correct answer: A — National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem
NAMASTE is the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem scheme, aimed at the dignity, safety and socio-economic empowerment of sanitation workers.
As per the Social Justice Minister (August 2025), how many sewer and septic tank workers had been profiled under the NAMASTE scheme?
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Correct answer: A — 85,819
Dr Virendra Kumar said 85,819 sewer and septic tank workers had been profiled; 76,736 had received PPE kits and 60,586 Ayushman cards.
With which body did the Department of Posts sign an MoU on 22 August 2025 to distribute mutual funds through post offices?
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Correct answer: D — Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)
The Department of Posts signed the MoU with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) during AMFI's 30th Foundation Day celebration in Mumbai.
Until when is the Department of Posts–AMFI MoU signed on 22 August 2025 valid, before renewal?
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Correct answer: B — 21 August 2028
The MoU is valid for three years, from 22 August 2025 to 21 August 2028, with provisions for renewal.
Consider the following statements about the Department of Posts–AMFI MoU of August 2025: 1. It was signed in the presence of SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. 2. Under it, Department of Posts staff will function as mutual fund distributors. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: the MoU was signed in the presence of SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, and under it DoP staff will function as mutual fund distributors, especially in smaller towns and rural regions.
How many mobile toilets were installed along the Amarnath Yatra 2025 route, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
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Correct answer: D — Over 1,600
To cater to hygiene needs across the route, over 1,600 mobile toilets were installed, each cleaned twice daily.
The zero-waste Amarnath Yatra 2025 was aligned with the goals of which mission?
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Correct answer: A — Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0
The Ministry said the 2025 Amarnath Yatra aligned with the goals of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 through scientific waste management and plastic-free practices.
What is the outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, whose registration portal went live in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹99,446 crore
The Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme, named Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore.
Benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana apply to jobs created during which period?
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Correct answer: C — 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027
The benefits of the scheme are applicable to jobs created between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027.
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: 1. Newly employed youth can receive up to ₹15,000 in a single instalment paid by employers. 2. Employers can receive up to ₹3,000 per month per new employee. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the incentive of up to ₹15,000 to newly employed youth is paid in two instalments through DBT using the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System. Statement 2 is correct: employers can get up to ₹3,000 per month per new employee.
Har Ghar Tiranga 2025 was which edition of the campaign?
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Correct answer: C — Fourth
Har Ghar Tiranga 2025 is the 4th edition of the nationwide movement launched in 2022 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Which new component was introduced in Har Ghar Tiranga 2025 to enable participation of people constrained by age or limited access to technology?
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Correct answer: A — Tiranga Volunteer
The Tiranga Volunteer is a new component introduced this year; more than 9 lakh volunteers came forward during Har Ghar Tiranga 2025.
According to the Ministry of Culture, about how many selfies with the national flag were uploaded during Har Ghar Tiranga 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 7.50 crore
7.50 crore selfies were uploaded during the campaign, which ran from 2 to 15 August 2025.
The Independence Day address delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August 2025 was his which address from the Red Fort?
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Correct answer: D — 12th
PIB noted that the address on the 79th Independence Day marked Prime Minister Modi's 12th Independence Day address from the Red Fort.
Under the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana announced on 15 August 2025, how much will newly employed youth receive?
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Correct answer: A — ₹15,000
Under the ₹1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, newly employed youth will receive ₹15,000; the scheme aims to benefit 3 crore young Indians.
In his 2025 Independence Day address, the Prime Minister linked 'Samudra Manthan' to the launch of which mission?
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Correct answer: C — National Deepwater Exploration Mission
Pointing to the large share of the budget spent on importing petrol, diesel and gas, the Prime Minister announced the launch of the National Deepwater Exploration Mission, described as 'Samudra Manthan'.
Consider the following statements about announcements in the Prime Minister's Independence Day address of 2025: 1. Work is underway on 10 new nuclear reactors as part of a plan to raise nuclear power capacity over tenfold by 2047. 2. Next-generation GST reforms were announced to be unveiled on Republic Day 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the Prime Minister said work is underway on 10 new nuclear reactors to increase nuclear power capacity by over ten times by 2047. Statement 2 is incorrect: next-generation GST reforms were to be unveiled on Diwali, described as a Diwali gift.
Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister's Independence Day address of 2025: 1. A High-Power Demography Mission was announced to address demographic imbalance caused by infiltration and illegal migration in border areas. 2. The Prime Minister said India would roll out its first Made in India semiconductor chip by the end of the year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The Prime Minister announced a High-Power Demography Mission to address demographic imbalance due to infiltration and illegal migration in border areas, and said the first Made in India chip would be rolled out by the end of the year.
From which place did Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan digitally transfer PMFBY claim payouts on 11 August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan transferred the crop insurance payouts under PMFBY directly to farmers' bank accounts from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
About how much was disbursed under PMFBY to nearly 35 lakh farmers on 11 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹3,900 crore
Around ₹3,900 crore was disbursed to the accounts of nearly 35 lakh farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
What is the central outlay for the four new components of Special Development Packages for Assam and Tripura approved on 8 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4,250 crore
The Centre will provide ₹4,250 crore under the Central Sector Scheme of SDPs: ₹4,000 crore for Assam and ₹250 crore for Tripura.
The ₹250-crore Tripura component of the Special Development Packages approved in August 2025 follows a Memorandum of Settlement with which groups?
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Correct answer: C — NLFT and ATTF
The ₹250 crore is for development of tribals of Tripura under the MoS signed with the NLFT and ATTF (National Liberation Front of Twipra and All Tripura Tiger Force).
Consider the following statements about the Special Development Packages components approved in August 2025: 1. The Assam government will contribute ₹3,000 crore from its own resources. 2. The ₹500-crore component for the NCHAC area relates to a settlement with the Dimasa groups DNLA/DPSC. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Of the ₹7,250 crore total, ₹3,000 crore will be contributed by the Assam government, and ₹500 crore is for the NCHAC area inhabited by DNLA/DPSC groups.
Consider the following statements about the Memoranda of Settlement behind the new SDP components: 1. The settlement with the ULFA groups was signed in 2022. 2. The settlement with the NLFT/ATTF was signed in 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the ULFA settlement was signed in 2023 (it was the Adivasi groups' settlement that was signed in 2022). Statement 2 is correct: the NLFT/ATTF settlement was signed in 2024.
The MERITE scheme approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2025 relates to which sector?
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Correct answer: A — Technical education
MERITE stands for Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education and covers technical institutions.
Which international institution is providing a ₹2,100-crore loan for the MERITE scheme?
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Correct answer: C — World Bank
Of the ₹4,200-crore outlay of MERITE, ₹2,100 crore is a loan from the World Bank.
Consider the following statements about the MERITE scheme: 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with cost-sharing between the Centre and States. 2. It is expected to support about 275 government and government-aided technical institutions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: MERITE is a Central Sector Scheme, with funds transferred from the Centre to participating entities through a Central Nodal Agency. Statement 2 is correct: about 275 government and government-aided technical institutions are expected to be supported.
Till when has the PM E-DRIVE scheme been extended, as announced in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 31 March 2028
The Ministry of Heavy Industries extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme by two years, from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028.
What is the total outlay of the PM E-DRIVE scheme, which was kept unchanged when the scheme was extended in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹10,900 crore
The scheme was originally notified on 29 September 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore, and the extension is within the same outlay.
Consider the following statements about the extension of the PM E-DRIVE scheme in August 2025: 1. Support for registered electric two-wheelers will also continue till 31 March 2028. 2. The extension is meant for e-trucks, e-buses and testing agencies. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the terminal date for registered e-2Ws, e-rickshaws and e-carts, and e-3Ws (L5) remains 31 March 2026. Statement 2 is correct: the extension to 31 March 2028 is for e-trucks, e-buses and testing agencies.