Daily PIB Quiz – 13 Jul 2025

1. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) initiative:

(1) It aims to identify and promote a unique product from each district, fostering balanced regional development.

(2) The initiative operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

(3) It focuses exclusively on agricultural products and handicrafts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. With reference to ‘Amrit Sarovar Mission’, consider the following statements:

(1) The mission aims to develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in each district of the country.

(2) It is a collaborative effort involving various ministries and departments.

(3) The mission’s objective includes enhancing the livelihood of local communities through water conservation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. Which of the following bodies is responsible for laying down the standards for higher education in India and promoting research and innovation?

A. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
B. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
C. University Grants Commission (UGC)
D. National Testing Agency (NTA)

4. Regarding the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), consider the following statements:

(1) It aims to create a national digital platform for logistics, integrating various government and private digital services.

(2) ULIP is designed to reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency.

(3) It operates under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

5. The National Health Authority (NHA) is an attached office of which of the following ministries?

A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C. Ministry of Ayush
D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

6. Which of the following is the nodal agency for the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)?

A. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
B. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
C. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
D. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

7. Consider the following statements regarding the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC):

(1) ONDC is a government-backed initiative to create a unified e-commerce platform for buyers and sellers.

(2) Its primary objective is to democratize e-commerce and promote competition.

(3) It is designed to be a protocol-based open network, not a platform.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

8. The concept of ‘Data Embassies’, recently in news, is primarily associated with:

A. Establishing diplomatic missions dedicated to cyber security.
B. Storing critical national data in secure locations outside the country’s physical borders.
C. Promoting international cooperation on data governance and privacy.
D. Creating virtual platforms for data exchange between nations.

9. Which of the following is the primary objective of the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)?

A. To provide financial assistance to dairy farmers for purchasing cattle.
B. To strengthen infrastructure for production, procurement, processing, and marketing of milk.
C. To promote export of dairy products from India.
D. To establish new dairy cooperatives across the country.

10. Consider the following statements about India’s G20 Presidency:

(1) India’s G20 Presidency theme was “One Earth, One Family, One Future”.

(2) The G20 focuses on major global economic issues, but also includes discussions on social and environmental challenges.

(3) The G20 operates with a permanent secretariat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

11. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme provides financial assistance to:

A. All landholding farmer families in the country.
B. Small and marginal farmer families with cultivable land up to 2 hectares.
C. Farmers engaged in horticulture and floriculture.
D. Farmers who are members of farmer producer organizations (FPOs).

12. Which of the following initiatives primarily aims to ensure food security and provide food grains to eligible households at highly subsidized rates?

A. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
B. National Food Security Act (NFSA)
C. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
D. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

13. Consider the following statements regarding India’s digital public infrastructure:

(1) It encompasses platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker.

(2) These infrastructures are designed to be interoperable and open-source.

(3) They aim to promote financial inclusion and efficient delivery of public services.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

14. The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the regulatory body for medical education and medical professionals in India. Which of the following acts established the NMC?

A. Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
B. National Medical Commission Act, 2019
C. Health and Family Welfare Act, 2017
D. Medical Council of India Act, 1956

15. Which of the following describes the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)?

A. A global fund established to provide financial aid for digital health projects in developing countries.
B. A WHO-led initiative to consolidate global digital health efforts and promote equitable access to digital health solutions.
C. A platform for sharing best practices in cybersecurity related to health data.
D. A multilateral agreement focusing on regulating cross-border digital health services.

16. The National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP), an initiative by NITI Aayog, primarily aims to:

A. Facilitate access to government data for research and analysis.
B. Develop a secure cloud infrastructure for government data storage.
C. Standardize data collection methods across different government ministries.
D. Provide real-time data for disaster management.

17. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):

(1) The objective is to make quality generic medicines available at affordable prices.

(2) Janaushadhi Kendras are established to sell these generic medicines.

(3) The scheme falls under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

18. The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) operates under which of the following ministries/departments?

A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
D. Ministry of Communications

19. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organization under the:

A. Ministry of Science and Technology
B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C. Ministry of Education
D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

20. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme?

A. To provide financial assistance for education to marginalized students.
B. To offer comprehensive welfare measures for the welfare of beggars and transgender persons.
C. To promote entrepreneurship among scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.
D. To provide skill development training to unorganized sector workers.