Daily PIB Quiz – 10 Jul 2025

1. Regarding the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ (VBSY), consider the following statements:

(1) VBSY aims to achieve saturation of flagship government schemes across India.

(2) The Yatra utilizes IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) vans to disseminate information and enroll beneficiaries.

(3) It primarily focuses on urban areas with limited outreach to rural populations.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

2. With reference to the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign, which of the following statements is correct?

A. It is a campaign to promote organic farming across the country.
B. It is a nationwide campaign to pay homage to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the country.
C. It focuses on the conservation of traditional Indian art forms.
D. It is an initiative to promote digital literacy in rural areas.

3. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)’:

(1) The scheme aims to provide LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.

(2) The beneficiaries are provided with a free LPG connection, including the first refill and a hotplate.

(3) The scheme falls under the purview of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

4. The ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’ primarily focuses on:

A. Providing financial assistance to street vendors.
B. Promoting traditional crafts and skills among artisans and craftspeople.
C. Developing infrastructure in rural areas.
D. Supporting small and medium enterprises in the manufacturing sector.

5. With reference to the ‘PM SVANidhi’ scheme, which of the following statements is correct?

A. It provides collateral-free working capital loans to farmers.
B. It is a micro-credit facility for street vendors.
C. It aims to provide housing for urban poor.
D. It offers scholarships for higher education to economically weaker sections.

6. Which of the following best describes the objective of ‘SAMARTH’ scheme under the Ministry of Textiles?

A. To promote sustainable fashion practices in the textile industry.
B. To provide skill development and infrastructure support for the textile sector.
C. To incentivize textile exports.
D. To establish new textile parks across the country.

7. Regarding the ‘National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)’, consider the following statements:

(1) NAPS aims to promote apprenticeship training in the country.

(2) The Government of India shares 25% of the prescribed stipend payable to apprentices.

(3) Only manufacturing sector companies are eligible to participate in NAPS.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

8. The ‘Smart India Hackathon’ (SIH) is an initiative to:

A. Promote cybersecurity awareness among the youth.
B. Identify new technologies for smart city development.
C. Provide a platform for students to solve real-world problems through innovation.
D. Support startups in the field of artificial intelligence.

9. Consider the following statements about the ‘e-Sanjeevani’ platform:

(1) It is a tele-medicine platform that facilitates doctor-to-doctor and patient-to-doctor consultations.

(2) It aims to provide healthcare services to people in remote and rural areas.

(3) It is primarily designed for urban hospitals to manage patient records digitally.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

10. What is the primary objective of the ‘Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)’?

A. To provide direct employment in public sector undertakings.
B. To generate employment opportunities in rural and urban areas through self-employment ventures.
C. To offer unemployment benefits to educated youth.
D. To establish large-scale manufacturing industries.

11. Regarding the ‘Rashtriya Gokul Mission’, consider the following statements:

(1) Its objective is to conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds.

(2) It aims to enhance milk production and productivity of indigenous cattle.

(3) It falls under the purview of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

12. The ‘National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs)’ are primarily involved in:

A. Manufacturing essential drugs for public distribution.
B. Research and education in pharmaceutical sciences.
C. Regulating drug prices in the country.
D. Providing healthcare services in rural areas.

13. Which of the following statements about ‘DigiLocker’ is correct?

A. It is a physical locker facility for storing valuable documents.
B. It is a platform for issuing and verifying digital documents and certificates.
C. It is a mobile banking application.
D. It is a portal for online job applications.

14. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)’ aims to:

A. Provide affordable housing to urban poor.
B. Ensure comprehensive financial inclusion by providing access to financial services.
C. Offer skill development training to unemployed youth.
D. Promote digital payments in rural areas only.

15. Consider the following statements about the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) – Urban’:

(1) SBM – Urban aims to achieve universal sanitation coverage in urban areas.

(2) It focuses on the construction of individual household latrines and community toilets.

(3) Solid waste management is not a component of SBM – Urban.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

16. The ‘National Health Mission (NHM)’ encompasses which of the following sub-missions?

(1) National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

(2) National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)

(3) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

17. What is the primary objective of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U)’?

A. To provide electricity connections to all urban households.
B. To address the housing needs of the urban poor by providing affordable housing.
C. To develop smart cities across India.
D. To provide clean drinking water in urban areas.

18. The ‘National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)’ is meant for:

A. Students pursuing higher education in engineering and medicine.
B. Talented students from economically weaker sections to arrest their dropout at Class VIII.
C. Students pursuing vocational training courses.
D. Research scholars in various scientific fields.

19. Which of the following is a key objective of the ‘National Programme for Bovine Breeding (NPBB)’?

A. To promote organic farming practices for fodder cultivation.
B. To enhance milk production and genetic upgradation of bovine population.
C. To control diseases in poultry farming.
D. To provide financial assistance for setting up dairy farms.

20. The ‘Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)’ scheme primarily focuses on:

A. Providing formal education to children in remote areas.
B. Imparting vocational skills and training to the unreached and underprivileged sections of society.
C. Promoting digital literacy among senior citizens.
D. Establishing new universities for higher education.