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In 2026, Rajasthan observed Rajasthan Diwas on 19 March because the State Government celebrates it on:
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Correct answer: B — Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
The Rajasthan Government has resolved to celebrate Rajasthan Diwas every year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the Hindu New Year, which fell on 19 March in 2026.
Consider the following about Rajasthan's Mukhyamantri Viksit Gram-Ward Abhiyan: 1. It runs from 19 March to 15 May 2026. 2. The first Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas under it were held on 20 March 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the campaign runs from 19 March to 15 May, and the first Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas were held on 20 March.
On Ugadi 2026, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu's first file approved Chief Minister's Relief Fund assistance of how much for 6,787 beneficiaries?
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Correct answer: A — ₹55.63 crore
The CM approved the release of ₹55.63 crore under the CMRF to benefit 6,787 individuals on Ugadi, 19 March 2026.
Maharashtra signed a reform-linked MoU on 19 March 2026 under which mission, approved in its 2.0 form by the Union Cabinet on 10 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Jal Jeevan Mission
The MoU was signed under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which the Union Cabinet approved on 10 March 2026.
Which State signed a reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 18 March 2026 in the presence of its Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath?
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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh signed the reform-linked MoU under JJM 2.0 on 18 March 2026; CM Yogi Adityanath joined by video conference.
Which two states signed reform-linked MoUs with the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 17 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh signed reform-linked MoUs under JJM 2.0 on 17 March 2026.
How many reform areas are covered by the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 MoUs signed with Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — 11
The MoUs cover implementation of 11 key reform areas for rural drinking water governance.
What bonus did the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approve on 17 March 2026 on wheat procured at MSP in Rabi Marketing Year 2026-27?
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Correct answer: C — ₹40 per quintal
The Cabinet approved a bonus of ₹40 per quintal on wheat procured from farmers at MSP during RMY 2026-27.
Consider the following decisions of the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet of 17 March 2026: 1. The Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department was renamed the Gaupalan and Animal Husbandry Department. 2. ₹945.20 crore was approved for an elevated corridor in Indore. 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 ₹945.20 crore elevated corridor is in Ujjain.
Assam's Guru Dakshina portal, launched on 15 March 2026, provides:
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Correct answer: D — A one-time financial settlement to teachers whose services were not provincialised
The portal gives a one-time financial settlement to eligible teachers of venture institutions whose institutions were provincialised but whose own services were not.
Consider the following about Assam's Guru Dakshina scheme: 1. It covers teachers left out under the Assam Venture Educational Institutions (Provincialisation of Services) Act, 2011 and a related 2017 Act. 2. Both teaching and non-teaching staff of venture institutions can apply. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: only teaching staff can apply, though retired teachers are eligible.
How many Gaudhams does Chhattisgarh plan to set up under the Gaudham Yojana launched on 14 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 1,460
The plan is 10 Gaudhams in every development block, or 1,460 in all; 29 were inaugurated in the first phase.
Under Chhattisgarh's Gaudham Yojana, all Gaudhams will be known by which name?
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Correct answer: B — Surabhi Gaudham
CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced that the Gaudhams will be known as 'Surabhi Gaudham'.
From which city did PM Modi release the 22nd instalment of PM-KISAN on 13 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Guwahati
The 22nd instalment was released from the Jyoti-Bishnu International Cultural Centre in Guwahati, Assam.
About how much money was transferred under the 22nd instalment of PM-KISAN, and to how many farmers?
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Correct answer: B — ₹18,640 crore to 9.32 crore farmers
About ₹18,640 crore went to more than 9.32 crore farmers; ₹19,480 crore was the value of the Guwahati development projects launched the same day.
Consider the following statements about PM-KISAN: 1. Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000. 2. The Union Budget 2026–27 allocated ₹60,000 crore to the scheme. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the scheme pays ₹6,000 a year in three instalments of ₹2,000 each through DBT, and Budget 2026–27 provided ₹60,000 crore for it, as per the PIB backgrounder.
Roughly how many women farmers benefited from the 22nd instalment of PM-KISAN?
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Correct answer: A — 2.15 crore
The PIB backgrounder says more than 2.15 crore of the 9.32 crore beneficiaries were women.
According to the PIB backgrounder on the 22nd instalment, how much has been disbursed under PM-KISAN since its launch?
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Correct answer: D — More than ₹4.27 lakh crore
The backgrounder put cumulative transfers at more than ₹4.27 lakh crore, making PM-KISAN one of the world's largest DBT schemes.
What is the outlay of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Employment Generation Programme (AP-CMEGP) approved on 13 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹300 crore
AP-CMEGP has ₹300 crore to support about 3,500 micro-entrepreneurs in 175 MSME parks; ₹9,355 crore is for the multi-village water schemes.
The seven multi-village drinking water schemes approved by the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on 13 March 2026 aim to supply how much water per person per day?
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Correct answer: B — 55 litres
The schemes are designed to provide 55 litres per person per day to over 65 lakh people across 76 mandals.
The 'Sakhi Nivas' hostels approved by the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on 13 March 2026 are meant for:
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Correct answer: C — Single working women and widows
Under Mission Shakti, 30 Sakhi Nivas hostels with crèches will give safe, affordable housing to single working women, widows and women living away from family.
What is the 'Sujal Gaon ID' launched by the Jal Shakti Ministry on 13 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — A unique digital identifier for each rural piped water supply scheme
Sujal Gaon ID is a scheme-based digital identifier that maps rural piped water supply assets, giving each scheme a digital identity.
Up to when has Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 been extended, and with what total outlay?
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Correct answer: A — December 2028; ₹8.69 lakh crore
The Cabinet extended Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 up to December 2028 with an enhanced total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore.
Consider the following statements made at the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 meeting on 13 March 2026: 1. Water is a State subject, so delivery depends on State governments. 2. Each Sujalam Bharat ID combines a scheme's infrastructure ID and service-area ID. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the minister said water is a State subject, and the release explains that each Sujalam Bharat ID integrates the infrastructure ID and service-area ID.
Who graced the national event of Jal Mahotsav 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 11 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu led the Jal Kalash ceremony and felicitated community members at the national event.
Under which mission is the first National Jal Mahotsav campaign (8–22 March 2026) being held?
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Correct answer: A — Jal Jeevan Mission
The campaign by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation strengthens community participation in rural drinking water under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Up to when did the Union Cabinet extend the Jal Jeevan Mission on 10 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — December 2028
The Cabinet extended JJM up to December 2028 and restructured it as JJM 2.0.
What is the enhanced total outlay of the Jal Jeevan Mission approved by the Cabinet on 10 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹8.69 lakh crore
The total outlay is ₹8.69 lakh crore, of which central assistance is ₹3.59 lakh crore.
What is the name of the uniform national digital framework under JJM 2.0 that assigns every village a Sujal Gaon / Service Area ID?
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Correct answer: D — Sujalam Bharat
'Sujalam Bharat' is the digital framework; 'Jal Arpan' is the handover of schemes and 'Jal Utsav' the annual community review.
Consider the following statements about the Jal Jeevan Mission: 1. When it began in 2019, about 17% of rural households (3.23 crore) had tap water connections. 2. Under JJM 2.0, a gram panchayat may declare itself 'Har Ghar Jal' only after in-village operation and maintenance arrangements are in place. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the 2019 baseline was 3.23 crore rural households (17%), and under the restructured mission a GP certifies 'Har Ghar Jal' only once the State has set up in-village O&M.
How many gram sabhas will get bus connectivity under Uttar Pradesh's Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana-2026, approved on 10 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 59,163
The scheme covers all 59,163 gram sabhas, including about 12,200 villages with no bus service so far.
What concession will private operators get under UP's Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana-2026?
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Correct answer: D — Exemption from permits and taxes
Buses run by private operators on village routes will be exempt from permits and taxes to make the service viable.
Under UP's rural bus scheme, how often must operators serve each gram panchayat in their block?
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Correct answer: A — At least twice a day
Operators must provide service to each gram panchayat in the block at least twice a day, and buses halt in villages overnight.
According to PM Modi on 8 March 2026, the national resolve to create how many 'Lakhpati Didis' has been fulfilled?
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Correct answer: C — 3 crore
The PM said the resolve to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis had been fulfilled and set a new goal of 3 crore more.
How many women did PM Modi say are now empowered through Self-Help Groups, in his Women's Day address of 8 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Over 10 crore
He said over 10 crore women are now empowered through Self-Help Groups.
Under Punjab's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satikar Yojana announced in the Budget 2026–27, how much will Scheduled Caste women receive per month?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,500
SC women will get ₹1,500 a month, while other eligible adult women will get ₹1,000.
What outlay has Punjab earmarked for the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satikar Yojana in 2026–27?
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Correct answer: B — ₹9,300 crore
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema earmarked ₹9,300 crore for the scheme in 2026–27.
Who presented the Punjab Budget 2026–27 in the state Assembly on 8 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Harpal Singh Cheema
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the Budget on International Women's Day.
From which district did C.R. Paatil launch Jal Mahotsav 2026 on 8 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Navsari, Gujarat
Paatil marked the Shubharambh from Rahej village in Gandevi block of Navsari district, Gujarat; the two Ministers of State joined from Sindhudurg and Muzaffarpur.
Jal Mahotsav, the campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, is to be observed every year during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 8–22 March
Jal Mahotsav will be observed annually from 8 to 22 March, beginning with Jal Arpan Diwas on International Women's Day.
What target of Lakhpati Didis has Tripura set, as noted by the Vice-President on 8 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 1.35 lakh
The Vice-President noted that Tripura has set a target of creating 1.35 lakh Lakhpati Didis.
Janaushadhi Diwas, whose 8th edition was observed in 2026, falls on which date?
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Correct answer: B — 7 March
The 8th Janaushadhi Diwas was observed on 7 March 2026, closing Janaushadhi Saptah 2026.
Which body implements the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)?
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Correct answer: A — Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)
PMBI, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, runs PMBJP and organised Janaushadhi Saptah 2026.
What target has the government set for the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 2027?
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Correct answer: C — 25,000
Over 18,000 Kendras are open; the target is 25,000 by March 2027 through a franchise-based model.
Janaushadhi Suvidha oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins are sold at what price per pad?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1
Suvidha napkins, introduced in 2019, are priced at ₹1 per pad.
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana: 1. Medicines are procured only from manufacturers compliant with WHO Good Manufacturing Practices, and each batch is tested at NABL-accredited laboratories. 2. Kendra operators receive a trade margin of 20% on the MRP of each drug (excluding taxes). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PIB backgrounder: WHO-GMP sourcing with NABL batch testing, and a 20% trade margin for operators.
Under the Chips to Startup (C2S) programme, what is the target for training semiconductor engineers over 10 years?
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Correct answer: C — 85,000
The C2S programme aims to train 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design over 10 years.
Consider the following statements about the Chips to Startup (C2S) programme: 1. Chips designed by students are fabricated and tested at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali. 2. Under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, the programme is to be expanded to 500 academic institutions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: student chips are made at SCL Mohali, and ISM 2.0 will take the programme from 315 to 500 institutions.
The Tapi-Karjan Link Pipeline Lift Irrigation Scheme inaugurated in Gujarat on 7 March 2026 draws water from which reservoir?
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Correct answer: D — Ukai
The scheme is based on the Ukai reservoir project and lifts water through pipelines to tribal villages at higher elevations.
The Tapi-Karjan lift irrigation scheme mainly benefits tribal villages in which two talukas?
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Correct answer: A — Umarpada and Dediapada
It irrigates 53,750 acres in 73 tribal villages of Umarpada (Surat) and Dediapada (Narmada) talukas.
Who presented the Maharashtra Budget 2026-27 on 6 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the budget.
What is the approximate total outlay of the Maharashtra Budget 2026-27?
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Correct answer: D — ₹7.69 lakh crore
The budget has an outlay of about ₹7.69 lakh crore; ₹11.02 lakh crore is the projected debt.
The farm loan waiver announced in the Maharashtra Budget 2026-27 is named after whom?
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Correct answer: A — Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar
The scheme is the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjmafi Yojana.
Consider the following statements about the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjmafi Yojana: 1. It waives crop loans of up to ₹2 lakh for farmers with arrears as of 30 September 2025. 2. Farmers who repaid their loans regularly will receive an incentive of ₹50,000. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the waiver covers crop loans up to ₹2 lakh in arrears as of 30 September 2025, and regular repayers get ₹50,000.
Through which platform will UNICEF India channel CSR investments into nutrition under its Statement of Intent with NITI Aayog signed on 5 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — IMPAct4Nutrition
UNICEF India will use its IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) platform to engage businesses and channel CSR funds into nutrition.
Which body of the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised the review of Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 2.0 with Madhya Pradesh collectors on 5 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — National Water Mission
The meeting was organised by the National Water Mission, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, with the Madhya Pradesh government.
The second phase of Meghalaya's FOCUS+ scheme was launched on 4 March 2026 in which district?
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Correct answer: C — North Garo Hills
CM Conrad K. Sangma launched FOCUS+ Phase II at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, with 2,000 additional beneficiaries.
The FOCUS+ Phase II launch on 4 March 2026 coincided with the 10th death anniversary of which leader?
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Correct answer: D — P.A. Sangma
The programme marked the 10th death anniversary of former Lok Sabha Speaker P.A. Sangma and eight years of the MDA Government.
Consider the following statements about Meghalaya's Green Meghalaya programme as announced on 4 March 2026: 1. The programme, covering 50,000 hectares, is to be expanded by another 50,000 hectares. 2. Under the Green Meghalaya Plus model, incentives of up to ₹20,000 per hectare per year are paid through a Payment for Ecosystem Services framework. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct, as reported by the Meghalaya Times and Northeast News: coverage will double from 50,000 hectares, and Green Meghalaya Plus pays up to ₹20,000 per hectare per year under a Payment for Ecosystem Services model.
Which body organised the free health check-up camps during Janaushadhi Saptah 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)
PMBI, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, organised the camps at about 250 locations from 1 to 5 March 2026.
With which Japanese agency did NITI Aayog sign the Record of Discussions for Phase II of SDG cooperation in Aspirational Districts and Blocks on 2 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — JICA
NITI Aayog signed the Record of Discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Consider the following statements: 1. The Aspirational Districts Programme was launched in January 2018 to transform 112 districts. 2. The Aspirational Blocks Programme was launched in January 2023 covering 500 blocks. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. NITI Aayog states ADP was launched in January 2018 for 112 districts; PIB states ABP was launched on 7 January 2023 with 500 blocks from 329 districts.
What is the total outlay of Haryana's budget for 2026-27, presented on 2 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — About ₹2.23 lakh crore
The 2026-27 budget outlay is ₹2,23,658.17 crore, about ₹2.23 lakh crore.
Haryana's 2026-27 budget proposed a new 'Haryana Agri DISCOM'. What will it serve?
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Correct answer: A — All agricultural feeders and farm consumers
The Haryana Agri DISCOM, the state's third distribution company, will serve all 5,084 agricultural feeders and 7.12 lakh agricultural consumers.
Consider the following statements about Haryana's budget 2026-27: 1. The fiscal deficit is estimated at 2.65% of the state's GDP. 2. Under the FRBM Act, 2003, a state's fiscal deficit should stay below 3% of its GDP, as cited in the budget speech. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The speech puts the fiscal deficit at ₹40,293.17 crore (2.65% of GDP) and cites the FRBM Act, 2003 ceiling of 3%.
How many hours of mandatory On-the-Job Training or Group Project must ITI trainees under the Craftsmen Training Scheme complete, as per DGT guidelines of 2 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 150 hours
DGT made 150 hours of OJT or Group Project mandatory for ITI trainees under the Craftsmen Training Scheme.
Janaushadhi Saptah 2026, which began on 1 March 2026, leads up to which edition of Janaushadhi Diwas on 7 March?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
The Saptah leads up to the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7 March 2026.
Consider the following statements about Janaushadhi Saptah 2026: 1. The health camps are organised by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals. 2. The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. PMBJP was launched in November 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers), and PMBI, under that Department, is its implementing agency — not the Health Ministry.