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Government Schemes Current Affairs Quiz

Daily news by your exam, state and topic тАФ each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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Hardeep Singh Puri launches ₹23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme for compressed biogas
Q1

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 тАФ ₹23,731 crore

The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 August 2026 with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore.

Q2 Advanced

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 тАФ 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.

Q3 Advanced

What administered price of compressed biogas is fixed under the GOBARdhan scheme?

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Correct answer: A тАФ ₹2,110 per MMBtu

The scheme introduces an administered CBG price of ₹2,110 per MMBtu.

Q4 Advanced

Under GOBARdhan, the CBG procurement obligation on City Gas Distribution entities from FY 2028-29 onwards is:

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Correct answer: D тАФ 5%

The CBG Obligation is 3% in FY 2026-27, 4% in FY 2027-28 and 5% from FY 2028-29 onwards.

Q5 Advanced

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 тАФ ₹25 crore

The guarantee cap is ₹20 crore per project for general MSME projects and ₹25 crore for women-led MSME projects.

Punjab releases ₹1,262.54 crore to 36.87 lakh women as second instalment of Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna
Q6

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 тАФ Punjab

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann released the second instalment of the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna at Goindwal Sahib.

Q7 Advanced

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 тАФ Both 1 and 2

₹1,262.54 crore went to 36.87 lakh women, and the instalment covers OctoberтАУDecember together.

Bhupender Yadav launches guidelines for ₹767-crore National Coastal Mission 2.0
Q8

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 тАФ ₹767 crore

NCM 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an approved outlay of ₹767 crore, to be implemented till 2030-31.

Q9 Advanced

National Coastal Mission 2.0 will be implemented across how many coastal States and Union Territories?

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Correct answer: A тАФ 9 States and 4 UTs

NCM 2.0 will be implemented till 2030-31 across nine coastal States and four Union Territories.

Bihar Cabinet approves Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
Q10

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 тАФ Bihar

The Bihar Cabinet approved the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026; BREDA is the nodal agency.

Q11 Advanced

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 тАФ 2023

The Hindu reported the policy is in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched by the Centre in 2023.

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers and projects worth over ₹24,500 crore
Q12

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 тАФ 20%

The MP Cabinet approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services.

Q13 Advanced

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 тАФ DamohтАУKatni

The Cabinet approved the 105.10 km DamohтАУKatni four-lane road at ₹4,470.30 crore.

Q14 Advanced

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 тАФ 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.

Lalan Singh launches Livestock Insurance Portal under the National Livestock Mission
Q15 Advanced

The Livestock Insurance Portal launched on 28 September 2026 operates under which scheme?

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Correct answer: B тАФ National Livestock Mission

The portal serves the Livestock Insurance activity of the National Livestock Mission (NLM).

Q16

Who launched the Livestock Insurance Portal on 28 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B тАФ 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.

Amit Shah launches 'Vanitham She-Mart' shops and NCCF's 'Janah' products in Kollam, Keralam
Q17

In which city did Amit Shah inaugurate the 'Vanitham She-Mart' shops on 26 September 2026?

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Correct answer: C тАФ Kollam

The She-Mart shops were inaugurated in Kollam, Keralam.

Q18 Advanced

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 тАФ Janah

Amit Shah launched the sale of NCCF's 'Janah' products; 'Vanitham' is the name of the She-Mart shops.

Q19 Advanced

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 тАФ 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.

Bharat Taxi cooperative cab service launched in Uttar Pradesh across Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj
Q20

Bharat Taxi, launched in Uttar Pradesh on 23 September 2026, works on which principle?

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Correct answer: B тАФ Driver is the Owner

Bharat Taxi is a cooperative service based on the principle 'Driver is the Owner'.

Q21 Advanced

Which of the following cities was NOT among those where Bharat Taxi was launched in Uttar Pradesh on 23 September 2026?

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Correct answer: C тАФ Agra

Bharat Taxi was launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj. Agra was not on the list.

Q22 Advanced

Bharat Taxi drivers are called by which name under the cooperative model?

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Correct answer: B тАФ Saarthis

Bharat Taxi's drivers are called Saarthis; more than 10 lakh joined in six months.

Biometric Aadhaar Authentication made mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills from 1 October 2026
Q23

From which date is Biometric Aadhaar Authentication mandatory for booking subsidised domestic LPG refills?

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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 October 2026

From 1 October 2026, consumers must have completed BAA to book subsidised refills at the regulated price.

Q24 Advanced

As per the Petroleum Ministry in September 2026, how many domestic LPG consumers had already completed Biometric Aadhaar Authentication?

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Correct answer: B тАФ 27.43 crore (89.9%)

27.43 crore consumers, or 89.9%, had already completed authentication.

Q25 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT listed by the Petroleum Ministry as a way to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for LPG?

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Correct answer: D тАФ At the nearest post office

The ministry listed delivery time, the distributor's showroom and OMC mobile apps; post offices were not listed.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following about Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) for LPG: 1. Consumers who have already completed BAA need not do it again. 2. One aim is to prevent diversion of subsidised domestic cylinders to commercial and industrial use. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Petroleum Ministry release of 19 September 2026.

DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches to start in October 2026; 34,920 rural youth in first batches
Q27

How many rural youth will begin training in October 2026 under DDU-GKY 2.0 in the first 14 States/UTs?

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Correct answer: C тАФ 34,920

1,164 batches with 34,920 rural youth will start training in October 2026.

Q28 Advanced

What is the duration of training under DDU-GKY, as stated by the Rural Development Ministry?

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Correct answer: A тАФ 3 to 12 months

DDU-GKY training lasts from 3 months to 12 months.

Q29 Advanced

By when are 3,57,112 rural youth to be trained under DDU-GKY 2.0 in the first 14 States/UTs?

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Correct answer: B тАФ 31 December 2027

The sanctioned target is 3,57,112 rural youth by 31 December 2027 in these 14 States/UTs.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following about DDU-GKY 2.0: 1. DDU-GKY is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Centre. 2. 24 States/UTs have allocated 5.6 lakh targets to more than 1,200 projects on the DDU-GKY 2.0 portal. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B тАФ 2 only

Only 2 is correct. DDU-GKY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, not a Central Sector Scheme.

PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela
Q31

Which edition of the Rozgar Mela was held on 19 September 2026, where PM Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters?

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Correct answer: C тАФ 20th

PM Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters at the 20th Rozgar Mela.

Q32

Roughly how many appointment letters were distributed at the 20th Rozgar Mela on 19 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A тАФ More than 51,000

More than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed to newly appointed youth.

Q33 Advanced

As per PM Modi at the 20th Rozgar Mela, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana aims to bring how many youth into the formal workforce for the first time?

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Correct answer: D тАФ 2 crore

The ₹1 lakh crore scheme aims to bring 2 crore youth into the formal workforce for the first time.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at the 20th Rozgar Mela: 1. India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. 2. India has Free Trade Agreements with about 10 countries. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PM Modi said FTAs with about 40 countries are opening new opportunities, not 10.

PM Vishwakarma completes three years with 30 lakh artisans registered; anniversary held in Kolkata
Q35

How many beneficiaries had registered under PM Vishwakarma by its third anniversary in September 2026?

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Correct answer: C тАФ 30 lakh

30 lakh beneficiaries had registered; around 24.50 lakh had received basic skill training.

Q36 Advanced

In which city did the Ministry of MSME celebrate the third anniversary of PM Vishwakarma on 17 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D тАФ Kolkata

The anniversary was celebrated at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium, Kolkata; West Bengal joined the scheme in May 2026.

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached 34.54 crore citizens, says Social Justice Ministry
Q37

How many citizens has the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reached, according to the Social Justice Ministry on 14 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D тАФ 34.54 crore

The NMBA has reached 34.54 crore citizens, including over 13.70 crore youth and 10.64 crore women.

Q38 Advanced

Under which plan does the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment give financial assistance to States for drug demand reduction?

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Correct answer: A тАФ NAPDDR

Financial assistance to States and UTs is given under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following about the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA): 1. It was launched on 15 August 2020 in 272 districts identified as most vulnerable. 2. It has been implemented in all districts of the country since 15 August 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The NMBA began on 15 August 2020 in 272 most vulnerable districts and was extended to all districts from 15 August 2023.