Government Schemes Current Affairs Quiz — Last 7 days
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What is the outlay of the GOBARdhan Central Sector Scheme for compressed biogas launched on 1 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹23,731 crore
The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 August 2026 with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore.
Consider the following statements about the GOBARdhan scheme (2026): 1. It is a ten-year framework from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
GOBARdhan provides a ten-year framework from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 and was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, not Jal Shakti.
What administered price of compressed biogas is fixed under the GOBARdhan scheme?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,110 per MMBtu
The scheme introduces an administered CBG price of ₹2,110 per MMBtu.
Under GOBARdhan, the CBG procurement obligation on City Gas Distribution entities from FY 2028-29 onwards is:
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Correct answer: D — 5%
The CBG Obligation is 3% in FY 2026-27, 4% in FY 2027-28 and 5% from FY 2028-29 onwards.
Under the GOBARdhan credit guarantee, what is the guarantee cap per project for women-led MSME CBG projects?
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Correct answer: A — ₹25 crore
The guarantee cap is ₹20 crore per project for general MSME projects and ₹25 crore for women-led MSME projects.
The 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna', whose second instalment was released on 1 October 2026, belongs to which state?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann released the second instalment of the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna at Goindwal Sahib.
Consider the following statements about the second instalment of Punjab's Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna (October 2026): 1. ₹1,262.54 crore was transferred to 36.87 lakh women. 2. The instalment covers October, November and December. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
₹1,262.54 crore went to 36.87 lakh women, and the instalment covers October–December together.
What is the approved outlay of National Coastal Mission 2.0, whose guidelines were launched in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹767 crore
NCM 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an approved outlay of ₹767 crore, to be implemented till 2030-31.
National Coastal Mission 2.0 will be implemented across how many coastal States and Union Territories?
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Correct answer: A — 9 States and 4 UTs
NCM 2.0 will be implemented till 2030-31 across nine coastal States and four Union Territories.
Which state's Cabinet approved a 'Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026' on 30 September 2026, with its renewable energy development agency as nodal agency?
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Correct answer: A — Bihar
The Bihar Cabinet approved the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026; BREDA is the nodal agency.
The Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026 is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which the Centre launched in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2023
The Hindu reported the policy is in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched by the Centre in 2023.
In September 2026 the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved how much horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in uniformed services?
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Correct answer: C — 20%
The MP Cabinet approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services.
Which four-lane road project worth ₹4,470.30 crore was approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Damoh–Katni
The Cabinet approved the 105.10 km Damoh–Katni four-lane road at ₹4,470.30 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet decisions of 29 September 2026: 1. The Agniveer reservation covers forest guard and excise constable posts. 2. The Kanh Diversion Project in Ujjain was approved in view of Simhastha 2028. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the quota covers police constable, SAF, jail guard, forest guard and excise constable posts, and the Kanh Diversion Project was approved in view of Simhastha 2028.
The Livestock Insurance Portal launched on 28 September 2026 operates under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — National Livestock Mission
The portal serves the Livestock Insurance activity of the National Livestock Mission (NLM).
Who launched the Livestock Insurance Portal on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh)
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) launched it, with MoS S.P. Singh Baghel present.
In which city did Amit Shah inaugurate the 'Vanitham She-Mart' shops on 26 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Kollam
The She-Mart shops were inaugurated in Kollam, Keralam.
Under which brand name did NCCF launch the sale of its products in Kollam on 26 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Janah
Amit Shah launched the sale of NCCF's 'Janah' products; 'Vanitham' is the name of the She-Mart shops.
Consider the following statements made at the She-Mart launch in Kollam: 1. Women's labour-force participation has risen from 23% in 2014-15 to 40%. 2. The target is to make 10 crore women Lakhpati Didis by 2029. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: 3 crore women have become Lakhpati Didis and the target is 6 crore by 2029.