Practice Weekly Quiz Questions and Answers

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched a mission to improve livestock breeds in India by introducing indigenous sex-sorted semen technology. Under ...
• Under which mission has the Union Cabinet approved a financial outlay of ₹10,103 crore to boost domestic oilseed production from 39 million tonnes to 69....
• What is the name of the indigenous genomic chip for cattle, launched by the Prime Minister to improve livestock breeds, and which organization developed th...
• Which initiative was launched by the Ministry of Health to increase the monthly nutritional support for TB patients from ₹500 to ₹1,000 under the Ni-ks...
• Which national award was revoked by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry in October 2024 due to a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sex...
• Which major infrastructure project worth ₹685 crore was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Madhya Pradesh on Swachhta Diwas 2024?
• Which country returned sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in 2024, while retaining control of the Diego Garcia military base?
• Which country became the first to import 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal via India's power grid, as part of a trilateral agreement in 2024?
• Which Indian state launched India’s first supercapacitor manufacturing facility in collaboration with ISRO, and what is the facility’s projected daily ...
• Which Indian state partnered with Wales to become the Country Partner for the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival in 2024?
• According to the Crisil report for FY25, what is the projected Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio for the banking system, marking the best level in a...
• Which organization published the "Free to Think 2024" report, highlighting the decline in academic freedom in India over the past 10 years?
• Which Indian company initiated India's largest hydrogen blending project for cooking purposes, and in which city is this project based?
• India is set to become the second-largest solar module manufacturer globally by which year, as per government projections?
• Which state-owned companies are conducting hydrogen-blended natural gas pilot projects in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, similar to the Adani Total Gas projec...
• What is the name of the northern land command that NATO plans to set up in Finland in 2024, near the Russian border?
• The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) aims to boost oilseed production in India. Which key oilseed crop is not included in the m...
• Which organization has developed sex-sorted semen technology under the Make in India initiative, aimed at improving cattle breeds at a reduced cost to farm...
• The Rashtriya Gokul Mission, which has played a vital role in increasing India's milk production, contributed to an increase in milk production by what per...
• The Cabinet approved the PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) for the promotion of sustainable agriculture. What is the proposed central share of exp...
• In 2024, the government launched an internship portal as part of The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme to bridge skill gaps among unemployable youth. Wh...
• The ICMR has signed an MoU with which organization to boost the use of rooftop solar panels across 15 of its institutes?
• The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a government-backed pension scheme primarily targeted at unorganized sector workers. What unique feature of APY ensures fi...
• In the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), the pension amounts are predetermined. Which of the following correctly describes how the pension amounts are structured?
• The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) ensures a minimum number of days of wage employment to every household in rural areas....
• Under the MGNREGA, if a household is unable to be provided employment within the stipulated time, they are entitled to compensation. Which form of compensa...
• The funding pattern of MGNREGA involves both the Central and State governments. Which of the following expenses is NOT covered by the central government un...
• Which of the following objectives is NOT part of the MGNREGA scheme?
• The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched with the objective of providing housing for all by 2024. Under this scheme, how much financ...
• What is the maximum amount of loan that a beneficiary under the PMAY-G scheme can avail from financial institutions for constructing their house in additio...
• The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) focuses on providing all-weather road connectivity to rural areas. What is the minimum population requirement ...
• The PMGSY emphasizes the use of innovative and eco-friendly technologies in road construction. Which of the following technologies is NOT part of the innov...
• The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. Which of the following is a key feature of the scheme?
• Under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY), which of the following is the primary objective of the scheme?
• The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) requires Members of Parliament (MPs) to adopt villages for development. Which of the following best describes the met...
• The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a contribution-based pension scheme. Which of the following statements incorrectly describes the tax benefits associated w...
• One of the goals of the MGNREGA is to improve rural infrastructure. Which of the following incorrectly describes the types of projects undertaken under MGN...
• Under the MGNREGA, the Act mandates that at least one-third of the beneficiaries should be women. Which of the following mechanisms is used to ensure the p...
• The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) focuses on providing housing for the rural poor. Which of the following best describes the selection cri...
• The PMAY-G includes provisions for convergence with other government schemes. Which of the following schemes is NOT typically linked or converged with PMAY...