Government Schemes Current Affairs Quiz
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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 тАФ ₹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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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, 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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.