Welcome to your 10-11thaug2025dailycaquiz
1.
The “Global M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace” is jointly instituted by:
2.
Which of the following principles are associated with Dr. M.S. Swaminathan’s vision for sustainable agriculture?
- Evergreen Revolution
- Bio-Villages
- Blue Economy
3.
What is the total budgetary support approved by the Union Cabinet for the Merite Scheme?
4.
Which of the following is not a key component of the Merite Scheme?
5.
Under the ₹4,250 crore SDP, which region in Assam is targeted for development initiatives to benefit communities previously associated with DNLA and DPSC?
6.
Consider the following statements about the Special Development Package for Assam and Tripura:
- The Assam government will contribute ₹3,000 crore from its own resources in addition to the central package.
- Tripura’s allocation under the SDP is entirely for livelihood enhancement programs.
- A performance-linked formula will determine the disbursement of funds to states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
7.
Which of the following statements regarding the PM E-DRIVE scheme extension is/are correct?
- The scheme’s financial allocation has been increased by ₹5,000 crore to support its extended timeline.
- Subsidies for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers will continue until March 31, 2028.
- The scheme will continue to provide subsidies for electric buses, trucks, and ambulances till the end of the extended period.
8.
Consider the following objectives of the PM E-DRIVE scheme extension:
- Expanding EV charging infrastructure across India
- Enhancing indigenous EV manufacturing capability
- Reducing initial purchase costs for electric two-wheelers post-2026
Which of the above is/are part of the scheme’s objectives?
9.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the continuation of subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for FY 2025-26 as approved by the Union Cabinet on 8 August 2025?
- The annual budgetary allocation for PMUY subsidies is ₹12,000 crore.
- A direct subsidy of ₹300 will be provided per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder refill for PMUY consumers.
- The subsidy is capped at 12 refills per household annually.
10.
Which of the following events was organized to mark GeM’s 9th Foundation Day?
