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Which of the following is NOT one of the three anti-cancer drugs whose MRP NPPA directed manufacturers to reduce in October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Pembrolizumab
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the three drugs are Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.
The GST rate on Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab was cut with effect from 10 October 2024:
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Correct answer: D — From 12% to 5%
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: Notification 05/2024 dated 08.10.2024 reduced GST from 12% to 5% w.e.f. 10.10.2024.
Which edition of Ayurveda Day was observed on 29 October 2024, coinciding with Dhanvantari Jayanti?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB (Ayush), 29 Oct 2024: the PM launched projects on the occasion of Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day.
On 29 October 2024, PM Modi launched health-sector projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at which venue?
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Correct answer: A — All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi
PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: projects worth around Rs 12,850 crore were launched at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.
On 29 October 2024, the PM said elderly people above 70 years would get free hospital treatment through which card?
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Correct answer: D — Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card
PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: every elderly person above 70 years of age will get free treatment in hospital by an Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card.
Consider the following about the Ayush projects of 29 October 2024: 1. Foundation stones were laid for Central Research Institutes in Yoga and Naturopathy at Khorda (Odisha) and Raipur (Chhattisgarh). 2. Phase II of AIIA includes a 500-bed Panchakarma hospital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Ayush), 29 Oct 2024: CRIYN foundation stones at Khorda and Raipur; AIIA Phase II includes a 150-bed (not 500-bed) Panchakarma hospital; the 500 figure refers to the seats of its auditorium.
Where did the PM inaugurate the country's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — AIIMS, New Delhi
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the PM inaugurated the biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra of the country at AIIMS, New Delhi.
The Centre of Excellence at NIPER Guwahati, whose foundation stone was laid on 29 October 2024, focuses on:
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Correct answer: A — Phytopharmaceuticals
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: NIPER Ahmedabad — medical devices; Hyderabad — bulk drugs; Guwahati — phytopharmaceuticals; Mohali — anti-bacterial and anti-viral drug discovery.
Consider the following about the PLI-scheme units inaugurated by the PM on 29 October 2024: 1. One unit is at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. 2. One unit is at Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the five PLI projects are at Vapi (Gujarat), Hyderabad (Telangana), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh).
What is the combined cost of the seven ESIC projects inaugurated or laid by the PM on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,641 crore
PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: 7 ESIC projects worth Rs. 1,641 crore benefitting about 55 lakh beneficiaries.
Which ESIC Hospital did the PM virtually inaugurate on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Indore
PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: the PM virtually inaugurated the ESIC Hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (300 beds, expandable to 500).
According to the Labour Minister on 29 October 2024, the ESIC network has expanded from 393 districts in 2014 to how many districts in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 674
PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: ESIC network has expanded from 393 districts in 2014 to 674 districts in 2024.
How many appointment letters did the PM distribute at the Rozgar Mela on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — More than 51,000
PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: the PM distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters via videoconferencing.
At the Rozgar Mela on 29 October 2024, the PM said the PM Internship Scheme provides paid internships in India's top how many companies?
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Correct answer: A — 500
PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, provision has been made for paid internships in the top 500 companies of India.
Which formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority was marked on 28 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 20th
PIB (MHA), 29 Oct 2024: the Home Secretary addressed the 20th Formation day function of NDMA in New Delhi on Monday (28 Oct).
The Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme, launched on NDMA's 20th Formation Day, aims to create 2,37,326 young volunteers in how many districts?
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Correct answer: A — 315
PIB (MHA), 29 Oct 2024: the scheme will create 2,37,326 young volunteers in 315 districts of 28 states.
Consider the following about NDMA's 20th Formation Day: 1. The Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme was launched by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. 2. Its theme was 'Empowering Communities for Disaster Risk Reduction through Awareness for Behavioral Change'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MHA), 29 Oct 2024: the Home Secretary launched the scheme; the theme of the event was 'Empowering Communities for Disaster Risk Reduction through Awareness for Behavioral Change'.
What was the value of the projects the PM launched in Amreli, Gujarat, on 28 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Over ₹4,900 crore
PIB (PMO), 28 Oct 2024: projects worth over Rs 4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat.
Which water body did the PM inaugurate in Amreli on 28 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mata Sarovar
PIB (PMO), 28 Oct 2024: the PM mentioned inaugurating Bharat Mata Sarovar in Amreli earlier that day.
The FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) mobile app launched on 28 October 2024 is meant for:
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Correct answer: B — Rice millers
PIB (Food & PD), 28 Oct 2024: Pralhad Joshi launched the FCI GRS mobile application for rice millers.
In the 115th Mann Ki Baat (27 October 2024), the PM warned citizens about which type of fraud?
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Correct answer: B — Digital arrest
PIB, 27 Oct 2024 (Mann Ki Baat): 'The conversation you just heard pertains to the fraud of Digital Arrest.'
According to Mann Ki Baat of 27 October 2024, Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year was to begin on:
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Correct answer: D — 15 November 2024
PIB, 27 Oct 2024 (Mann Ki Baat): Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year will begin from the 15th of November.
In Mann Ki Baat (27 October 2024), the PM referred to the inauguration of Asia's largest imaging telescope 'MACE'. Where is it?
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Correct answer: A — Hanle, Ladakh
PIB, 27 Oct 2024 (Mann Ki Baat): 'this month, we inaugurated Asia's largest Imaging Telescope MACE in Hanle, Ladakh.'
Why was the 'Run for Unity' in 2024 held on 29 October instead of on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (31 October)?
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Correct answer: C — Deepawali
PIB, 27 Oct 2024: on account of Deepawali, Run for Unity will be held on the 29th of October, i.e. Tuesday.
According to the Rural Development Ministry (27 October 2024), how many person-days were generated under MGNREGS from FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — 2,923 crore
PIB (Rural Development), 27 Oct 2024: total person days between FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 have been 2923 crore, against 1660 crore in FY 2006-07 to FY 2013-14.
What is the MGNREGS budget allocation (BE) for FY 2024-25, described as the highest since inception?
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Correct answer: D — ₹86,000 crore
PIB (Rural Development), 27 Oct 2024: Rs 86,000 crore in FY 2024-25 (BE), the highest since inception.
Consider the following about MGNREGS as stated by the ministry on 27 October 2024: 1. Aadhaar seeding has been done for 99.3% of active workers. 2. The budget allocation at BE stage in FY 2013-14 was ₹86,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Rural Development), 27 Oct 2024: Aadhaar seeding covers 13.10 crore active workers (99.3%); BE in FY 2013-14 was only Rs 33,000 crore — Rs 86,000 crore is the FY 2024-25 BE.
According to the Ministry of Rural Development (26 October 2024), what share of land records in rural India had been digitised since 2016?
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Correct answer: A — 95%
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 95% of land records have been digitized in rural India since 2016.
The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), restructured as a Central Sector Scheme in April 2016, was previously known as:
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Correct answer: C — National Land Record Modernization Programme
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: DILRMP, previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme, was restructured as a Central Sector Scheme in April 2016, with full funding from the central government.
As notified (PIB, 25 October 2024), the maximum loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana was raised from ₹10 lakh to:
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Correct answer: B — ₹20 lakh
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the limit of Mudra loans under PMMY has been enhanced from current Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh.
What is the name of the new Mudra loan category for loans above ₹10 lakh and up to ₹20 lakh (PIB, 25 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — Tarun Plus
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the new category of Tarun Plus is for loans above Rs. 10 lakh and up to Rs. 20 lakh, for entrepreneurs who have availed and repaid previous Tarun loans.
Under which fund will guarantee coverage be provided for PMMY loans up to ₹20 lakh, as per the release of 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU)
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the guarantee coverage of PMMY loans upto Rs. 20 lakh will be provided under the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU).
'Weather Forecasting at the Gram Panchayat Level', launched on 24 October 2024, was developed jointly by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and:
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Correct answer: A — India Meteorological Department
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the initiative was developed in collaboration between the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Under Gram Panchayat-level weather forecasting (launched 24 October 2024), what kind of forecasts are available to over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats?
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Correct answer: D — Five-day forecasts and hourly updates
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: local weather forecasts now accessible to over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats on 5-day and hourly basis.
At what MRP is chana dal sold under Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II, launched in Delhi-NCR on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹70 per kg
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: chana dal at MRP Rs.70 per kg and chana whole at Rs.58 per kg.
How much chana from the price stabilisation buffer is being converted for retail under Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II (23 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — 3 lakh tonnes
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: in Phase-II, 3 lakh tons of chana stock from the price stabilisation buffer is being converted to chana dal and chana whole.
Under the Bharat brand (PIB, 23 October 2024), at what price per kg is Bharat Moong Dal retailed?
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Correct answer: A — ₹107
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: Bharat Moong Dal is retailed at Rs.107 per kg, Bharat Moong Sabut at Rs.93 per kg and Bharat Masur Dal at Rs.89 per kg.
The nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 announced by DoPPW on 22 October 2024 was scheduled for:
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Correct answer: A — 1-30 November 2024
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: DoPPW will conduct the 3rd nationwide DLC campaign in 800 cities/districts from November 1-30, 2024.
In how many districts/cities was DLC Campaign 3.0 (November 2024) planned, as per DoPPW?
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Correct answer: C — 800
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: camps to be held at 800 districts/cities. (597 locations in 100 cities was DLC 2.0; 785 is the number of district post offices taking part.)
What is the target of DLC Campaign 3.0 (November 2024), as stated by DoPPW?
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Correct answer: B — 2 crore DLCs, including 1 crore face-authenticated DLCs
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 'Saturation model adopted to achieve 2 crore DLCs with 1 crore Face Authenticated DLCs.'
PMBJP achieved sales worth ₹1,000 crore in October 2024. In the previous year, this target had been met in:
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Correct answer: A — December 2023
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: sales worth ₹1,000 crore in October 2024, a significant advancement from the previous year when this target was met in December 2023.
According to the Government (21 October 2024), Jan Aushadhi Kendras have grown from about how many in 2014 to how many now?
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Correct answer: B — 80 to over 14,000
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: Kendras were only 80 in 2014 and have grown to more than 14,000; 25,000 is the target for the next 2 years.
As per PIB (21 October 2024), the PMBJP product basket comprises:
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Correct answer: D — 2,047 medicines and 300 surgical devices
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the product basket of PMBJP comprises 2047 medicines and 300 surgical devices.
'eShram - One Stop Solution', launched in New Delhi on 21 October 2024, is meant for:
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Correct answer: C — Unorganised workers registered on eShram, for access to social security schemes
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: eShram - One Stop Solution will provide seamless access of different social security schemes to the unorganised workers registered on eShram.
The first RCS-UDAN flight, inaugurated by PM Modi on 27 April 2017, connected:
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Correct answer: B — Shimla to Delhi
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the first RCS-UDAN flight was inaugurated by PM Modi on 27 April 2017, connecting Shimla to Delhi.
Ambikapur airport, inaugurated under RCS-UDAN on 20 October 2024, is in which State?
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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the three airports are Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
As per PIB (20 October 2024), RCS-UDAN has so far facilitated travel of more than how many passengers?
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Correct answer: D — 144 lakh
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: so far RCS-UDAN has facilitated travel of more than 144 lakh passengers.
On 18 October 2024, DAY-NRLM signed MoUs for individual financing of women entrepreneurs with:
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Correct answer: D — 9 public sector banks and 1 private bank
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: DAY-NRLM signed MoUs with nine Public Sector Banks and one Private Bank.
The loan products designed under the DAY-NRLM bank MoUs of 18 October 2024 are meant for:
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Correct answer: B — Individual women entrepreneurs under DAY-NRLM
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: banks have designed specific products for financing individual women entrepreneurs under the fold of DAY-NRLM.
The tripartite agreement signed under Namami Gange (reported 17 October 2024) for Saharanpur, UP, aims to conserve Pawandhoi and Dhamola, which are tributaries of:
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Correct answer: A — Hindon
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: a tripartite agreement has been signed for the conservation of the Hindon River's tributaries, Pawandhoi and Dhamola, in Saharanpur.
Consider the following statements about the Namami Gange 2.0 projects reported on 17 October 2024: 1. A 25 MLD STP was completed in Patna-Danapur, Bihar. 2. The Saharanpur 135 MLD STP project will be built on the EPC model with full central funding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per PIB. Statement 2 is wrong: the Saharanpur project will operate on a Hybrid Annuity PPP model, with World Bank financial assistance.
The Samarth scheme, extended till March 2026 (announced 16 October 2024), is a skilling scheme of which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Textiles
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling program of the Ministry of Textiles.
Under the extension announced on 16 October 2024, the Samarth scheme has an outlay of ______ to train ______ persons.
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Correct answer: D — ₹495 crore; 3 lakh
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: Samarth has been extended for two years with a budget of Rs. 495 Crore to train 3 lakh persons in textile-related skills.
The district version of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan launched on 15 October 2024 covers how many aspirational districts?
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Correct answer: B — 27
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Shri Piyush Goyal launched the district version of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for 27 aspirational districts.
Along with the District Master Plan on 15 October 2024, Piyush Goyal also launched guidelines for preparing:
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Correct answer: D — City Logistics Plans for Indian cities
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Shri Piyush Goyal launches 'Guidelines for Preparing City Logistics Plans for Indian Cities' to help cities tailor logistics planning.
What is the target number of internships under the pilot of the PM Internship Scheme for FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — 1.25 lakh
PIB backgrounder (12 Oct 2024): the pilot project for FY 2024-25 targets 1.25 lakh internships.
From which date could candidates apply through the PM Internship Portal?
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Correct answer: D — 12 October 2024
PIB backgrounder (12 Oct 2024): internships can be applied for through the PM Internship Portal from October 12, 2024; the scheme was launched on October 3, 2024.
On what basis were the 500 partner companies of the PM Internship Scheme identified?
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Correct answer: A — Average CSR expenditure over the last three years
PIB backgrounder (12 Oct 2024): the Ministry identified top 500 companies based on their average CSR expenditure over the last three years.
Consider the following statements about the PM Internship Scheme pilot: 1. It is for youth aged 21 to 24 years. 2. Interns receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per PIB (12 Oct 2024): 12-month internship for youth aged 21 to 24 years; monthly stipend of ₹5,000, plus a one-time grant of ₹6,000.
Till when did the Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 approve continuation of free fortified rice supply under PMGKAY and other schemes?
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Correct answer: B — December 2028
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice from July 2024 up to December 2028.
Which micronutrients are added to rice through Fortified Rice Kernels under the rice fortification initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Iron, folic acid and vitamin B12
PIB (9 Oct 2024): rice fortification adds Fortified Rice Kernels enriched with iron, folic acid and vitamin B12, as per FSSAI standards, to regular rice.
The continuation of the rice fortification initiative approved on 9 October 2024 complements which Government strategy?
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Correct answer: A — Anaemia Mukt Bharat
PIB (9 Oct 2024): continuation of the rice fortification initiative will complement the interventions under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy.
Consider the following statements about the rice fortification initiative: 1. It will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY. 2. Universal coverage of fortified rice in all Government schemes was achieved by March 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): the initiative continues as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY, and universal coverage was achieved by March 2024 after three phases.
How much has been earmarked for the 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, whose guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹500 crore
MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024 and ₹500 crore has been earmarked for the Innovative Projects component.
Which body is the Scheme Implementation Agency for the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar?
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Correct answer: C — National Institute of Solar Energy
MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will serve as the Scheme Implementation Agency.
Consider the following statements about the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar: 1. Selected projects get assistance of up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is higher. 2. The parent scheme was approved on 29 February 2024 with an outlay of ₹50,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither statement is correct. MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): assistance is up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is lower; the scheme approved on 29 February 2024 has an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.
Gross enrolments under the Atal Pension Yojana crossed which mark, as announced on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 7 crore
PIB (8 Oct 2024): total gross enrolments under APY have crossed 7 crore, with over 56 lakh in FY 2024-25.
On which date was the Atal Pension Yojana launched?
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Correct answer: D — 9 May 2015
PIB (8 Oct 2024): APY was launched on 9th May 2015.
Which mobile app under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana did Shivraj Singh Chouhan launch on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Awas Sakhi
PIB (8 Oct 2024): Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Awas Sakhi Mobile App under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
How many Community Managed Training Centres (CMTCs) were inaugurated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 100 in 18 states
PIB (8 Oct 2024): he inaugurated 100 Community Managed Training Centres - CMTCs in 18 states.
Monthly nutrition support per TB patient under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was raised on 7 October 2024 from Rs 500 to:
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Correct answer: A — Rs 1,000
PIB (7 Oct 2024): support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was increased from Rs 500 per month to Rs 1,000 per month for all TB patients.
Energy Dense Nutritional Supplementation (EDNS), announced on 7 October 2024, is for TB patients with:
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Correct answer: D — BMI below 18.5
PIB (7 Oct 2024): energy dense nutrition supplementation will be introduced for all patients with BMI<18.5, covering about 12 lakh underweight patients.
What additional allocation did the government approve for Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, as announced on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,040 crore
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the Government approved an additional allocation of Rs 1040 crores to Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana; Rs 3,202 crore is the amount disbursed so far.
Which instalment of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi did PM Modi disburse at Washim, Maharashtra, on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 18th
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister disbursed the 18th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi in Washim, Maharashtra.
What was the approximate value of the 18th PM-KISAN instalment released on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 20,000 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the 18th installment of PM-KISAN was worth about Rs 20,000 crore; Rs 23,300 crore is the total value of all initiatives launched in Washim.
GAUCHIP and MAHISHCHIP, launched by PM Modi in Washim on 5 October 2024, are:
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Correct answer: C — Unified genomic chips for indigenous cattle and buffaloes
PIB (5 Oct 2024): Unified Genomic Chip, GAUCHIP for indigenous cattle and MAHISHCHIP for buffaloes, have been developed along with genotyping services.
How many Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) did PM Modi dedicate to the nation at Washim on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 9,200
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM dedicated to the nation 9,200 FPOs with a combined turnover of around Rs 1,300 crore; 7,500 is the number of AIF projects.
Which instalment of the NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana was launched by PM Modi in Washim on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 5th
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM launched the 5th installment of NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana worth about Rs 2,000 crore.
How many Jan Aushadhi Kendras had been established across India, as reported on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 13,822
PIB (3 Oct 2024): 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country.
What record monthly sales did Jan Aushadhi Kendras achieve in September 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 200 crore
PIB (3 Oct 2024): in September 2024 the Kendras achieved record sales of Rs 200 crore, against Rs 141 crore in September 2023 (42% growth).