Government Schemes Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
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The Mati Kala Board announced by Bihar's Chief Minister in August 2026 is meant to promote which traditional craft?
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Correct answer: C — Clay and terracotta art
The Mati Kala Board will preserve and promote traditional pottery and terracotta (clay) art.
Bihar's proposed Mati Kala Board will primarily work for the welfare of which community?
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Correct answer: A — Kumhar (Prajapati)
The board will work for the welfare of the Kumhar (Prajapati) community and other clay artisans.
What was the theme of the national workshop held in Bhubaneswar on GARIMA Diwas 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Mission Zero – Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work
The workshop on 22 August 2026 was themed 'Mission Zero – Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work'.
Odisha's Chief Minister announced in August 2026 that GARIMA Diwas will be observed every year on:
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Correct answer: D — The fourth Saturday of August
Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the fourth Saturday of August will be observed every year as GARIMA Diwas.
Consider the following statements about the 'Mission Zero' workshop of 22 August 2026: 1. Experts and officials from 15 states took part. 2. It was held in Bhubaneswar and attended by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Experts, officials and sanitation workers from eight states took part.
What is the budgetary outlay of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme notified by MeitY in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹62,500 crore
The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) has a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore.
What is the tenure of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)?
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Correct answer: D — FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31
The scheme runs for five years, from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31; TS2 applicants may get a one-year gestation period.
Under Target Segment 2 (TS2) of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, what incentive do Indian brands get?
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Correct answer: A — 5%, plus an additional 3% for Indian design and R&D
TS2 gives Indian brands 5%, plus an additional 3% for Indian design and R&D; up to 1.5% more is available for domestic sourcing of key components.
Consider the following statements about the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme: 1. It follows the PLI scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, whose tenure ended on 31 March 2026. 2. To be eligible under Target Segment 1, a manufacturer needs a minimum turnover of ₹10,000 crore in FY 2025-26. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. TS1 also requires existing brands to add ₹5,000 crore in sales each year over FY 2025-26.
How many pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana were approved for Bihar on 20 August 2026, and with what allocation?
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Correct answer: D — About 11.19 lakh houses; ₹13,427 crore
Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced approval of 11,18,937 pucca houses with an allocation of ₹13,427 crore; 24.30 lakh is the two-year total.
Consider the following statements made at the Patna PMAY programme on 20 August 2026: 1. 24.30 lakh houses have been approved for Bihar in two years. 2. 53.83 lakh Farmer IDs have been created in Bihar. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Chouhan also said ₹29,164 crore had been spent on houses in two years and that PM Fasal Bima Yojana would be implemented in Bihar.
From when is the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections effective?
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Correct answer: C — 1 September 2026
The scheme, approved on 18 August 2026, is effective from 1 September 2026.
Under the Domestic PNG incentive scheme, how much additional APM gas does a CGD entity get for every incremental billed domestic connection?
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Correct answer: B — 200 SCM
Eligible CGD entities get an additional 200 SCM of domestically produced, lower-priced APM gas per incremental billed connection above the threshold.
Consider the following statements about the Domestic PNG incentive scheme: 1. India currently has about 1.74 crore domestic PNG connections. 2. The scheme runs in four tranches spread over two years. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The scheme runs in two tranches spanning six months.
How much financial support has been approved for the Amended BharatNet Program in Chhattisgarh under the agreement signed on 18 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,942 crore
₹3,942 crore has been approved for rolling out the Amended BharatNet Program in Chhattisgarh.
Consider the following statements about the Amended BharatNet agreement for Chhattisgarh: 1. The agreement was signed in Raipur. 2. The programme will cover 11,682 gram panchayats. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The agreement was signed at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi.
At which place in Rajasthan did Shivraj Singh Chouhan hand over 2.89 lakh PMAY-G houses on 17 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Baran
The state-level PMAY-G programme was held in Baran, with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
To what figure was Rajasthan's Lakhpati Didi target raised on 17 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 32 lakh
Shivraj Singh Chouhan doubled Rajasthan's Lakhpati Didi target to 32 lakh; 29.13 lakh is the number of new PMAY-G beneficiaries surveyed.
How many additional proposals did MeitY approve under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 17 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 31
MeitY approved 31 more proposals with projected investment of ₹6,844 crore, in addition to 75 approved earlier.
After the approvals of 17 August 2026, how many ECMS projects had been approved in total, and how many plants had started manufacturing?
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Correct answer: C — 106 approved; 38 operational
Of the 106 projects approved so far, 38 plants have commenced manufacturing and 16 more are at advanced stages of construction or machinery installation.
The ECMS approval event of 17 August 2026 was held in collaboration with which industry body?
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Correct answer: A — Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA)
MeitY held the event for handing over approvals in New Delhi in collaboration with ELCINA, whose president Sasikumar Gendham attended.
Projects of what total value did Amit Shah inaugurate and lay foundation stones for in Alwar, Rajasthan, on 16 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹6,453 crore
The Alwar event covered Rajasthan Government projects worth ₹6,453 crore across 17 districts; ₹5,755 crore was the Chittorgarh event the same day.
What is the initial daily capacity of the milk-processing plant for which bhoomi pujan was performed in Alwar on 16 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 3 lakh litres
Amit Shah said the Alwar plant will have a capacity of 3 lakh litres a day, to be raised soon to 5 lakh litres.
With the launch of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY on 16 August 2026, West Bengal became which State to implement the scheme?
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Correct answer: B — 36th
All India Radio reported that West Bengal became the 36th State to implement AB PM-JAY.
Consider the following statements about the launch of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in West Bengal on 16 August 2026: 1. The scheme provides cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. 2. A separate State health insurance scheme was launched alongside for families not eligible for PM-JAY. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PM-JAY covers up to ₹5 lakh per family per year, and the Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme was launched for around 80 lakh families outside PM-JAY.
Roughly how many families in West Bengal are to be covered under the State's Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme launched with PM-JAY on 16 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — About 80 lakh
The State scheme covers around 80 lakh families not covered by PM-JAY; about 1.43 crore families fall under PM-JAY itself.
In his 80th Independence Day address on 15 August 2026, PM Modi announced AI-skills training for how many youth over the next one year?
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Correct answer: B — 1 crore
The Prime Minister announced that one crore youth would be trained in AI skills over the next one year.
What nuclear power capacity target for 2047 did PM Modi mention in his Independence Day address of 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 100 GW
The Prime Minister said India is working towards 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, with five new reactors planned within this decade.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's address on 15 August 2026: 1. The PM said Vande Mataram was resonating from the Red Fort on 15 August for the first time since Independence. 2. The PM said 20 more semiconductor plants will be set up by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. On semiconductors, the PM said three plants have been initiated and five to eight more are expected in the next seven to eight years.
What new target for 'Lakhpati Didis' did the Prime Minister announce on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 6 crore
After the earlier target of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis was surpassed, the PM set a new goal of 6 crore.
The nationwide sports talent hunt announced by the Prime Minister on 15 August 2026 targets children of which age group?
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Correct answer: A — 5 to 15 years
The talent hunt will be run across villages, cities and schools to identify sporting talent among children aged 5 to 15, with an eye on the 2036 Olympics.
What is the gold-ring gift scheme for newborns announced by Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay on 15 August 2026 called?
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Correct answer: C — Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam
The Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam for newborns in State-run hospitals will be launched on 15 September at a cost of ₹755.83 crore.
To what amount did Tamil Nadu raise the wedding assistance for daughters of ex-servicemen, as announced on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹50,000
The assistance for the weddings of up to two daughters of ex-servicemen will rise from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000; ₹23,000 is the new freedom fighters' pension.
Consider the following statements about Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Independence Day announcements of 15 August 2026: 1. The gold-ring scheme for newborns will be launched on 15 August 2026 itself. 2. The pension for freedom fighters is to be raised to ₹23,000. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The gold-ring scheme will be launched on 15 September, the birth anniversary of C.N. Annadurai.
Up to what upper age limit can candidates now take the Odisha Civil Services exam after the six-attempt cap was removed on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 42 years
Candidates can now appear without an attempt limit until the prescribed upper age limit of 42 years, which the state had earlier raised from 32.
Consider the following statements about Odisha's Independence Day 2026 announcements: 1. Before the announcement, free textbooks in Odisha were given only up to Class V. 2. Before the change, SEBC candidates were allowed nine attempts at the OCS exam. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Free textbooks were earlier given up to Class VIII and are now extended to Classes IX and X; earlier, general candidates had six OCS attempts and SEBC candidates nine.
From which class did Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar announce AI education in schools on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Class 6
Under the AI Akshara Abhiyana and Coding Gurukula programme, AI education will be introduced in schools from Class 6.
How many key government vacancies did the Karnataka CM say were being filled, with notifications expected within six months?
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Correct answer: D — About 72,000
Shivakumar said recruitment for about 72,000 key vacancies had begun; one lakh is the job target under Udyoga Nidhi.
What economic target for Karnataka by 2047 did CM D.K. Shivakumar set in his Independence Day address of 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — $3 trillion
Shivakumar set a target of taking the State's economy to $3 trillion by 2047 under the slogan of a young Karnataka and new India.
By which year does Telangana aim to become a $1 trillion economy, as announced by CM Revanth Reddy on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2034
Revanth Reddy set targets of a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047.
Consider the following statements about Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Independence Day 2026 address: 1. Telangana currently pays social security pensions to about 20 lakh people. 2. Citing RBI figures, he said Telangana's per capita income in 2025-26 was ₹4,18,931. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The state already pays pensions to 43 lakh people, and 2.25 lakh more were added; the per capita income of ₹4,18,931 is about 91% above the national average.
VIHAAN, the broadband chip by Aheesa Digital Innovations that achieved first-pass silicon in August 2026, is built using which indigenous microprocessor?
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Correct answer: B — VEGA
MeitY said VIHAAN is a fibre broadband networking SoC built using the indigenous VEGA microprocessor.
Under which government scheme is chip design startup Aheesa Digital Innovations supported?
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Correct answer: C — Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme
Aheesa is a DLI Scheme-backed startup; MeitY said DLI-backed companies have raised over $100 million in VC funding and achieved 35 design tape-outs.
Which new policy did Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announce at the state's Independence Day function on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Integrated Youth Policy
Adityanath announced a new integrated Youth Policy to strengthen the skill, innovation and employment of the state's youth.
Where was Uttar Pradesh's state-level Independence Day celebration held on 15 August 2026, at which the new Youth Policy was announced?
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Correct answer: B — Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow
The state-level celebration, where the Chief Minister announced the Youth Policy, was held at Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on 15 August 2026 that the state will observe 2027 as which year?
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Correct answer: C — Year of Youth
Madhya Pradesh will observe 2027 as 'Yuva Varsh' (Year of Youth); 2026 is the Year of Farmers' Welfare and 2025 was the Year of Investment and Employment.
Consider the following statements about Madhya Pradesh's Independence Day 2026 announcements: 1. 2026 is being observed in Madhya Pradesh as the Year of Farmers' Welfare. 2. The state aims to provide public-sector jobs to more than one lakh youth every year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. CM Mohan Yadav said 2026 is Kisan Kalyan Varsh and set a target of public-sector jobs for over one lakh youth every year, after over 85,000 appointments so far.
In the National Framework released by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 15 August 2026, what does 'ITDA' stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Integrated Tribal Development Agency
ITDAs and ITDPs are Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Projects, the principal field-level institutions for tribal development.
Consider the following statements about the National Framework for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs released on 15 August 2026: 1. It was jointly released by Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and NITI Aayog Member R. Balasubramaniam. 2. It is based on a consultation covering ITDAs/ITDPs in all 28 States. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The consultation covered 217 ITDAs/ITDPs across 19 States and Union Territories.
When was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched?
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Correct answer: B — 15 August 2019
Jal Jeevan Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August 2019 and completed seven years in August 2026.
What share of rural households had tap water connections as of August 2026, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
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Correct answer: C — About 82%
More than 15.91 crore rural households, or 82.24%, had tap water supply, up from 16.72% at the Mission's launch in 2019.
Consider the following statements about the Jal Jeevan Mission: 1. In JJM, FHTC stands for Functional Household Tap Connection. 2. Under JJM 2.0, the focus shifts to service delivery, source sustainability and community ownership. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. JJM aims to give every rural household a Functional Household Tap Connection, and JJM 2.0 emphasises service delivery, source sustainability, community ownership and long-term functionality.
In which two Union Territories was CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer under PMGKAY launched on 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
The CBDC-based DBT of food subsidy under PMGKAY was launched in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Consider the following statements about the CBDC-based DBT under PMGKAY: 1. The food subsidy is credited to the beneficiary's Digital Rupee wallet instead of a bank account. 2. Only smartphone users can use the facility. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Smartphone users can pay through QR codes, while feature-phone users can use an OTP-based mechanism.
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, what does a 'Sujal Gaon ID' uniquely identify?
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Correct answer: A — A rural water supply service area (habitation)
Sujal Gaon IDs give digital identities to water supply service areas (habitations), while Sujalam Bharat IDs identify rural water supply schemes; 75% of habitations had Sujal Gaon IDs by August 2026.
Consider the following statements about Sujalam Bharat under the Jal Jeevan Mission: 1. It has been developed as a federated Digital Public Infrastructure. 2. It is integrated with the PM GatiShakti platform. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Sujalam Bharat is a federated DPI for lifecycle management of rural piped water supply schemes and is integrated with PM GatiShakti for GIS-validated architecture.
Under which two schemes did the Centre approve ₹340.59 crore for Rajasthan and ₹265.12 crore for Telangana on 13 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana
The allocations were approved under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and the Krishonnati Yojana.
What total green hydrogen production capacity has been awarded for refineries under SIGHT Mode-2B of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
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Correct answer: C — 30 KTPA
30 KTPA has been awarded: IOCL Panipat and Numaligarh 10 KTPA each, and BPCL Bina and HPCL Vizag 5 KTPA each.
Under SIGHT Mode-2B, which pair of refineries was each awarded 10 KTPA of green hydrogen capacity?
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Correct answer: A — IOCL Panipat and Numaligarh Refinery
IOCL Panipat and Numaligarh Refinery got 10 KTPA each; BPCL Bina and HPCL Visakhapatnam got 5 KTPA each.
In the acronym SIGHT under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, what does the 'S' stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Strategic
SIGHT stands for Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition.
Which scheme accounted for the largest share (₹17,224.63 crore) of the ₹19,216.46 crore disbursed in SC scholarships over three years, as told to the Lok Sabha in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
The Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students accounted for ₹17,224.63 crore of the total.
What was the theme of MoHUA's National Conference on Affordable Housing Reforms held on 11 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Reimagining Affordable Housing: From Scheme to Sustainable Ecosystem
The conference theme was 'Reimagining Affordable Housing: From Scheme to Sustainable Ecosystem'; NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba was chief guest.
Production of which rice variety in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district rose more than five-fold between 2018 and 2025, according to the Agriculture Ministry in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kalanamak
Kalanamak rice production in Siddharthnagar rose over five times, and its price climbed from ₹40/kg in 2018 to ₹150/kg in 2026.
How many houses had been sanctioned under PMAY-Urban and PMAY-U 2.0 as of August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Over 1.25 crore
Over 1.25 crore houses had been sanctioned, of which more than 1 crore were completed and delivered.
How many houses were sanctioned at the 8th CSMC meeting under PMAY-U 2.0 held on 6 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Over 2.09 lakh
The 8th CSMC meeting sanctioned over 2.09 lakh houses for EWS families, 2.03 lakh of them allotted to women.
Consider the following statements about PMAY-Urban as of August 2026: 1. About 1 crore of the sanctioned houses are allotted to women, as female heads or in joint ownership. 2. The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee under PMAY-U 2.0 is chaired by the Union Housing Minister. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. 1 crore houses are allotted to women; the 8th CSMC was chaired by Satendra Singh, Secretary, Department of Urban Development, not the Minister.
In which financial year was the central share released to Karnataka under the SC Post-Matric Scholarship the highest, among 2023-24 to 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — 2024-25
Releases were ₹421.08 crore (2023-24), ₹422.90 crore (2024-25) and ₹334.22 crore (2025-26), so 2024-25 was the highest.
What service for urban cooperative banks was launched by Amit Shah at the NUCFDC event in Mumbai on 8 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bank in a Box
'Bank in a Box' will offer every branch core banking, digital payments, cloud and compliance services at affordable rates.
About how many urban cooperative banks is NUCFDC aiming to connect as their umbrella organisation, as stated in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 1,400
The objective is to connect nearly 1,400 urban cooperative banks to the umbrella organisation.
Which university was NUCFDC advised to sign an MoU with for cybersecurity and digital forensics support for urban cooperative banks?
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Correct answer: A — National Forensic Sciences University
Amit Shah said NUCFDC was advised to sign an MoU with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).