Daily PIB Quiz – 25 Jul 2025

1. Which of the following statements regarding the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations are correct?

1. The second round of negotiations concluded in New Delhi and covered areas such as trade in goods and services, investment, and customs procedures.

2. The FTA aims to enhance trade flows, support investment linkages, and promote supply chain resilience.

3. The initial launch of the FTA negotiations occurred in May 2025.

4. The bilateral merchandise trade between India and New Zealand witnessed a significant decline in FY 2024-25.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2, and 3
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1 only

2. The India-New Zealand FTA negotiations aim to achieve which of the following primary objectives?

A. Reducing trade barriers and fostering economic cooperation between the two nations
B. Imposing stricter tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries
C. Restricting foreign investment to safeguard national interests
D. Creating trade imbalances in favor of India

3. Consider the following statements about the progress of the India-New Zealand FTA negotiations:

1. The first round of negotiations was held in New Zealand.

2. Substantial progress was made in areas like Rules of Origin and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures during the second round.

3. The third round of negotiations is scheduled to take place in India.

(4) Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

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

4. The government's Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) aims to promote farm mechanization. Which of the following is NOT a key component of this initiative?

1. Subsidized purchase of agricultural machinery by individual farmers.

2. Establishment of Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs) to provide machinery access.

3. Direct financial aid to farmers for purchasing high-tech precision farming equipment like GPS-guided tractors.

4. Special support for women farmers in establishing CHCs.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

5. Consider the following statements about government regulations and initiatives related to fertilizers in India:

1. The Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) 1985, enacted under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, mandates quality standards for various types of fertilizers.

2. The FCO includes provisions for penalties against those who sell substandard fertilizers, encompassing both administrative and legal actions.

3. State governments play no role in monitoring and enforcing fertilizer quality standards; this is solely a central government responsibility.

4. The FCO only addresses chemical fertilizers, excluding bio-fertilizers and organic options.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2, and 3
C. 1 only
D. 2 and 4 only

6. Which of the following statements regarding post-harvest losses in India are correct?

1. A study commissioned by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) revealed significant post-harvest losses across various agricultural commodities in India.

2. The losses are primarily attributed to deficiencies in infrastructure, technology, and skill development within the agricultural value chain.

3. The highest post-harvest losses were observed in the meat and poultry sectors.

4. The government is actively addressing post-harvest losses through integrated approaches within its flagship schemes aimed at strengthening the agricultural value chain.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2, and 4 only
C. 1, 3, and 4 only
D. 2 and 3 only

7. A recent study on post-harvest losses in India highlighted deficiencies in which of the following areas?

1. Infrastructure development

2. Technological advancements

3. Skill development

4. Market access

A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. All of the above

8. The significant post-harvest losses reported in vegetables, cereals, plantation crops, and fruits are mainly due to which of the following factors?

A. Inadequate irrigation and water management
B. Pest infestations and crop diseases
C. Inefficient harvesting, handling, storage, and transportation
D. Lack of cold storage facilities and transportation networks

9. Which of the following statements regarding the e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) platform is/are correct?

1. The e-NAM platform aims to reduce the dependence of farmers on intermediaries in agricultural trade.

2. As of a specified date, over 1.79 crore farmers were registered on the e-NAM platform.

3. The platform facilitates online trading of agricultural produce across multiple states and union territories.

4. e-NAM mandates the use of a specific quality grading system for all agricultural produce.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

10. The e-NAM initiative primarily seeks to achieve which of the following objectives?

1. Improve agricultural pricing and transparency for farmers.

2. Promote uniform quality standards and harmonized trade practices across India.

3. Increase the profitability of agricultural intermediaries.

4. Enhance the efficiency of the existing physical mandi system without significant changes.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 4 only

11. Consider the following statements about the integration of mandis with the e-NAM platform:

1. The integration process is entirely centralized, with the central government directly managing the onboarding of all mandis.

2. State/UT governments play a crucial role in proposing mandis for integration with e-NAM.

3. The number of integrated mandis reflects the complete adoption of e-NAM across all agricultural markets in India.

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

12. Consider the following statements about government schemes aimed at improving agricultural marketing and infrastructure:

1. The Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) scheme provides subsidies for constructing and renovating rural godowns.

2. The e-NAM platform facilitates online trading of agricultural commodities across different states.

3. The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) primarily focuses on providing irrigation infrastructure to farmers.

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

13. Which of the following initiatives is NOT directly aimed at enhancing the income or resilience of small and marginal farmers?

(2) (a) Kisan Samman Nidhi

(3) (b) Fasal Bima Yojana

(4) (c) National e-Governance Plan for Agriculture

(5) (d) Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme

A. (a)
B. (b)
C. (c)
D. (d)

14. Which of the following statements regarding the recent Indian Navy deployment to Vietnam are correct?

1. The deployment is part of India's 'MAHASAGAR' vision.

2. The visit aimed to enhance defence collaboration, particularly in the naval domain.

3. The Indian Naval ships were welcomed by the Vietnam People's Army and the Da Nang People's Committee.

4. The primary focus of the visit was on strengthening economic ties between India and Vietnam.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2, and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 4 only
D. 2 and 4 only

15. India's 'MAHASAGAR' vision, as highlighted by the recent naval deployment to Vietnam, primarily focuses on which of the following?

A. Strengthening bilateral trade agreements with Southeast Asian nations
B. Promoting regional stability and cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region
C. Establishing new naval bases in the Indo-Pacific region
D. Enhancing India's soft power through cultural exchanges

16. The recent visit by Indian Naval ships to Vietnam is significant because it:

A. Signifies a shift in India's foreign policy towards focusing solely on military alliances
B. Marks a decline in India's engagement with other Southeast Asian nations
C. Demonstrates India's commitment to a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific
D. Indicates a weakening of the India-Vietnam strategic partnership

17. Which of the following statements regarding government initiatives to support Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) are correct?

1. The government aims to reduce farmers' reliance on intermediaries and increase their income through direct marketing.

2. Initiatives focus on creating direct links between industries and FPOs for better market access and fair pricing.

3. Over 9000 FPOs were registered on the ONDC platform by June 30, 2025, enabling digital sales of agricultural products.

4. Backward linkages involve partnerships with input suppliers, while forward linkages involve collaborations with companies across various sectors like food processing and retail.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2, and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3, and 4
D. 2 and 4 only

18. The Indian government's initiatives to link FPOs with industries primarily aim to achieve which of the following?

A. Increase agricultural exports by focusing on large-scale farming
B. Improve agricultural infrastructure and increase agricultural land holdings
C. Enhance market access, ensure fair prices, and promote integrated value chain development for FPOs
D. Promote organic farming practices and reduce the use of chemical fertilizers

19. Consider the following entities mentioned in the context of government initiatives supporting FPOs: Bayer Crop Science, ITC, and the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Limited (NCCF). Which of the following best describes their roles?

A. They are all government agencies involved in regulating agricultural markets.
B. They represent a mix of agricultural input suppliers, food processors, and retail distributors working with FPOs.
C. They are primarily involved in providing financial assistance and subsidies to FPOs.
D. They are all international organizations offering technical assistance to Indian farmers.

20. The government's use of AI and IoT in agriculture aims to achieve which of the following?

A. Improve crop productivity and farmer livelihoods while enhancing sustainability.
B. Primarily focus on increasing agricultural exports and reducing import dependence.
C. Reduce the need for government subsidies in the agricultural sector.
D. Improve food processing and storage facilities across the country.

21. Consider the following statements about the financial assistance provided under the PDMC scheme:

1. Small and marginal farmers receive a higher percentage of financial assistance.

2. The scheme provides financial assistance for installing drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.

3. All farmers receive the same percentage of financial assistance regardless of landholding size.

(4) Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

22. Which of the following statements regarding CROPIC are correct?

1. CROPIC is a technology initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

2. It uses geotagged crowdsourced photographs to assess crop health and damage.

3. CROPIC primarily aims to improve yield estimation models for the PMFBY.

4. The collected data supports data-driven policy decisions in agriculture.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2 and 3 only

23. The CROPIC app, a component of PMFBY, primarily serves which of the following purposes?

A. Streamlining the disbursal of crop insurance claims
B. Providing real-time weather updates to farmers
C. Monitoring crop health and assessing damage for insurance purposes
D. Improving agricultural infrastructure in rural areas

24. How does the integration of CROPIC with YESTECH benefit the PMFBY?

A. It enhances the speed of claim settlements.
B. It improves the accuracy of yield estimations and risk assessment.
C. It simplifies the process of farmer registration.
D. It reduces the administrative burden on insurance companies.

25. Which of the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) are correct?

1. PMFBY is a mandatory scheme for all farmers in India.

2. The enrollment of farmers under PMFBY has shown a year-on-year increase.

3. A significant portion of farmers enrolled in PMFBY in 2024-25 are loanee farmers.

4. The scheme incorporates technology for objective crop damage assessment.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 3 only
C. 2, 3, and 4
D. 1 and 4 only

26. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) aims to mitigate risks faced by farmers. Which of the following best describes the scheme's approach?

1. It provides direct cash transfers to farmers regardless of crop loss.

2. It offers crop insurance coverage, primarily benefiting loanee farmers.

3. It's a demand-driven program, allowing states and farmers to opt in or out.

4. It focuses solely on large-scale commercial farming.

A. 2 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 1 only
D. 3 only

27. Based on the provided data, which of the following is a valid inference about the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?

1. The scheme has been uniformly successful across all states and union territories.

2. The highest number of farmer enrollments was recorded in 2024-25.

3. The majority of pending claims are concentrated in a few states.

4. Technological advancements have completely eliminated claim processing delays.

A. 2 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 1 only
D. 2 only

28. Consider the following statements about government schemes aimed at reducing post-harvest losses in India:

1. The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) offers financial assistance for various post-harvest infrastructure, including pack houses.

2. The Operation Greens scheme supports pack houses as part of eligible projects.

3. Under PMKSY, standalone pack houses receive direct financial support from the government.

4. APEDA provides financial assistance for setting up pack houses primarily to large-scale corporate exporters.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2, and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 2 and 3 only

29. The Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and other related schemes aim to achieve which of the following objectives?

1. Improve supply chain management from farm to retail.

2. Increase post-harvest losses.

3. Provide better returns to farmers.

4. Focus on region-specific development initiatives.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, and 3 only
D. 1, 3, and 4 only

30. Which of the following statements regarding the PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme are correct?

1. The scheme is funded entirely by the state governments of India.

2. The scheme aims to improve the competitiveness of micro-enterprises in the unorganized food processing sector.

3. A significant portion of the sanctioned loans under the scheme has been allocated to Tamil Nadu.

4. The scheme includes a capacity-building component focused on training and entrepreneurship development.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3, and 4
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

31. The PMFME Scheme's financial assistance includes which of the following?

1. Credit-linked capital subsidies for individual and group micro-enterprises.

2. Seed capital support for Self Help Groups (SHGs) involved in food processing.

3. Subsidies for setting up large-scale food processing plants.

4. Comprehensive marketing and branding support for all food processing units.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2, and 3
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

32. Which of the following statements regarding the Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) is/are correct?

1. PMKSY includes a component scheme for Mega Food Parks, which has been discontinued since April 1, 2021.

2. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) directly sets up projects under PMKSY.

3. As of June 2025, over 1100 projects under PMKSY are operational or completed, benefiting millions of farmers.

4. A significant reduction in post-harvest losses has been observed in the fruits & vegetables, dairy, and fisheries sectors due to PMKSY interventions.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 3, and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

33. The Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) aims to improve the Indian food processing sector. Which of the following is NOT a direct objective of any component scheme under PMKSY?

1. Enhancing the shelf life of food products.

2. Strengthening food quality control infrastructure to meet international standards.

3. Promoting direct foreign investment in large-scale food processing units.

4. Increasing farmers' income through better market linkages and reduced post-harvest losses.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

34. Consider the following statements about the impact of the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure scheme under PMKSY:

1. The scheme aims to create a seamless cold chain from farm to consumer.

2. A 2020 evaluation study showed a reduction in post-harvest losses across all sectors, with significant improvements in fruits and vegetables, dairy, and fisheries.

3. The scheme primarily focuses on providing financial assistance in the form of grants-in-aid.

(4) Which statement(s) is/are correct?

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