Daily PIB Quiz – 16 Jul 2025

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MCQs on Recent Developments

1. Consider the following statements regarding the progress in India’s agricultural sector as highlighted in a recent address by the Union Agriculture Minister:

(1) Since 2013-14, India has witnessed an annual growth in foodgrain production of 8.1 million tonnes.

(2) The average yearly increase in horticultural production during the last 11 years has been 7.5 million tonnes.

(3) Between 2014 and 2025, milk production accelerated to an annual growth of 10.2 million tonnes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




2. With reference to the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan and new policy directions in the agricultural sector, consider the following statements:

(1) The Abhiyan has identified over 500 critical research topics for focused pursuit.

(2) The Union Agriculture Minister emphasized that future agricultural research agendas will primarily be decided by Delhi-based research institutes.

(3) A proposal has been made to establish low-cost fertilizer centres, drawing inspiration from the Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




3. Which of the following measures were highlighted by the Union Agriculture Minister to address challenges in the agriculture sector?

(1) Launching a toll-free grievance number for farmers to report exploitation in the agri-input market.

(2) Promoting natural farming as a sustainable solution.

(3) Directing ICAR to evaluate seed and input pricing to ensure ethical partnerships in MoUs.

(4) Strict action against the unregulated sale of bio-stimulants.

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4. The Union Agriculture Minister recently emphasized the need for developing advanced technologies in agriculture. In this context, which of the following best describes the stated priority for agricultural machinery?




5. Which of the following statements about the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) as mentioned in the press release is correct?




6. With reference to the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata, consider the following statements:

(1) NIH is celebrating its Golden Jubilee year.

(2) It has attained the status of a Centre of Excellence.

(3) The institute is noted for catering to approximately 3,000 patients daily.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




7. Which of the following aspects were highlighted regarding the role and significance of the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata?

(1) Its contribution to the concept of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ by representing students from different parts of the country.

(2) Its pivotal role in making India a ‘Vikshit Bharat’.

(3) Its provision of affordable, accessible, and holistic healthcare.

(4) The effectiveness of its homeopathic treatments, including mention of cancer cases.

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8. The industry interactive session titled “Fostering Growth: SME Schemes and Opportunities for the Ayush Industry” was primarily organized by which of the following bodies?




9. Consider the following statements regarding the industry interactive session on “SME Schemes and Opportunities for the Ayush Industry”:

(1) The session aimed to explore opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation in the Ayush sector through MSMEs.

(2) The Secretary of the Ministry of MSME was present and emphasized the importance of enhancing quality standards in the Ayush sector.

(3) The potential of Sea Buckthorn in the Ayush sector was discussed by the CEO of the National Medicinal Plants Board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




10. Apart from exploring MSME opportunities, what common area of emphasis was highlighted by both the Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, and the Secretary, Ministry of MSME, during the interactive session?




11. As per a recent update from the Election Commission regarding electoral roll enumeration, consider the following statements:

(1) As of the update, approximately 88% of the total electors had submitted their enumeration forms.

(2) Electors identified as probably deceased or permanently shifted collectively account for more than 3% of the total electors.

(3) The draft Electoral-Roll is scheduled to be published on August 1, 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




12. To ensure that no eligible elector is left out and to verify the status of those not found at their addresses, the Election Commission has taken which of the following steps?

(1) Sharing information about electors not found at their addresses with District Presidents of political parties and Booth Level Agents.

(2) Setting up special camps in all urban local bodies of Bihar.

(3) Providing online modes for temporary migrants to fill enumeration forms via ECINet App or a dedicated website.

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13. With respect to the ongoing electoral roll enumeration process, consider the following:

(1) Electors identified as enrolled at multiple places constitute less than 1% of the total electors.

(2) The deadline for confirming the exact status of electors not found at their addresses, by political parties and BLOs, is July 25, 2025.

(3) Electors can check the status of their enumeration form only through physical visits to Election Commission offices.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




14. Consider the following statements regarding the newly approved ‘Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana’:

(1) The scheme aims to address persistent agricultural productivity disparities across states and districts in India.

(2) It targets districts with low agricultural productivity or limited utilization of Agri Credit Cards (ACC).

(3) The primary goal is to help low-yield districts achieve top productivity levels, not just the national average.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




15. With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) The scheme will be implemented through the convergence of initiatives from 11 different government departments.

(2) NITI Aayog will be responsible for monitoring district-level progress through indicators and a dashboard.

(3) The campaign is scheduled to officially launch with the Rabi season.

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16. Regarding the ‘Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana’, consider the following statements:

(1) Committees at the district level will be led by the Gram Panchayat or District Collector, comprising departmental officers and progressive farmers.

(2) At the central level, two teams will be formed to oversee the scheme: one under Union ministers and another under Secretaries.

(3) The scheme’s focus will extend beyond traditional crops to include sectors like fisheries, beekeeping, and agroforestry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




17. Which of the following statements regarding the recently inaugurated India campus of the University of Southampton is correct?




18. Consider the following statements about the University of Southampton’s India campus:

(1) Its establishment signifies a milestone towards internationalization of education at home under the National Education Policy 2020.

(2) It is a founding member of the UK’s Russell Group, a group of leading UK research universities.

(3) Among the courses commencing in 2025 at the Gurugram campus are undergraduate programs in Computer Science and postgraduate programs in Finance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




19. Which of the following features are associated with the newly inaugurated University of Southampton’s India campus?

(1) Students enrolled at the Gurugram campus will have the option to spend up to one year at the University’s campuses in the UK or Malaysia.

(2) The campus is set to hire over 75 full-time faculty members who meet UK academic standards.

(3) The faculty members for the India campus are expected to be exclusively Indian academics.

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20. In a recent meeting held at the Ministry of Jal Shakti to address water-related issues between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which of the following decisions were agreed upon?

(1) Installation of telemetry devices for real-time water flow monitoring in the Krishna Basin.

(2) Immediate measures to safeguard the Srisailam dam.

(3) Shifting the office of the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) to Hyderabad.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




21. To comprehensively address the remaining water-related issues between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, a committee will be constituted. Which of the following best describes the composition and role of this committee?




22. Consider the following statements regarding the Common Service Centre (CSC) network in India:

(1) The number of CSC centers has grown from 83,000 in 2014 to nearly 5.5 lakh currently.

(2) CSCs have successfully extended their reach to cover nearly 90% of the villages across the country.

(3) The Common Service Centre e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) was established under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 2015.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




23. During the recent ‘CSC Diwas’ celebration, which of the following announcements or initiatives were highlighted by Union Ministers?

(1) Providing free AI training for 10 lakh individuals, with priority for Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs).

(2) Emphasizing the integration of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) with Common Service Centres.

(3) A commitment to integrate state IT agencies with CSC-SPV.

(4) Encouraging Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) to offer IRCTC services.

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24. Which of the following statements correctly describe the impact or features of the Digital India program and the Common Service Centre (CSC) network?

(1) Digital India, launched in 2015, aimed to make technology accessible to every Indian.

(2) India is currently recognized as the world’s third-largest digital economy.

(3) CSCs primarily offer only Government-to-Citizen (G2C) services at the grassroots level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




25. Consider the following statements regarding the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)’s measures concerning deceased Aadhaar holders:

(1) Aadhaar numbers are deactivated upon a person’s death to prevent identity fraud and unauthorized usage.

(2) UIDAI collaborates with the Registrar General of India (RGI) to access death records for Aadhaar deactivation.

(3) An Aadhaar number, once deactivated, can be re-assigned to another individual after a fixed period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




26. With reference to UIDAI’s efforts to update the Aadhaar database, which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) The ‘Reporting of Death of a Family Member’ service on the myAadhaar Portal is currently available for deaths registered in all States and Union Territories.

(2) UIDAI is exploring partnerships with banks and other Aadhaar ecosystem entities to source death records.

(3) As a pilot, demographic details of Aadhaar holders aged over 100 years are being shared with State Governments for verification.

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27. Which of the following statements about the Aadhaar system and its deactivation process for deceased individuals is/are correct?

(1) An Aadhaar number is a unique 12-digit random number for residents of India and NRIs.

(2) Approximately 1.55 crore death records from Civil Registration System (CRS) States/UTs have been provided by the Registrar General of India (RGI) to UIDAI for deactivation.

(3) The ‘Reporting of Death of a Family Member’ service on the myAadhaar Portal requires the family member to provide the Aadhaar number and Death Registration Number of the deceased.

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28. The National Zoological Park in New Delhi recently observed ‘World Snake Day’. Which of the following statements correctly describe the objectives of the public awareness program organized on this occasion?

(1) To educate visitors about the ecological significance of snakes.

(2) To promote the capture and relocation of all snake species from agricultural lands.

(3) To provide practical knowledge on responding to snakebite emergencies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




29. With reference to the awareness program on ‘World Snake Day’, which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the information provided about snakes?

(1) Snakes play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling rodent populations in agricultural ecosystems.

(2) The program emphasized the importance of traditional remedies for snakebite treatment over timely medical intervention.

(3) Visitors were introduced to the diversity of snake species globally, with a specific focus on venomous snakes native to India.

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30. The awareness program by the National Zoological Park on ‘World Snake Day’ is part of a broader effort towards wildlife conservation. Which of the following reflects the overarching goal of these efforts concerning snakes?




31. Consider the following statements regarding the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme:

(1) It is a human-centric initiative primarily aimed at promoting manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks.

(2) The scheme is jointly launched by the Union Ministries of Social Justice and Empowerment, and Housing and Urban Affairs.

(3) It is implemented by the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




32. Which of the following provisions or initiatives are associated with the NAMASTE Yojana, as highlighted in the press release?

(1) Distribution of PPE kits and Ayushman Cards to Sewer and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs).

(2) Providing occupational safety training for SSWs.

(3) Encouraging SSWs to become “Sani-preneurs” through capacity building.

(4) Launch of a dedicated helpline for Waste Pickers.

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33. With reference to the recent ‘NAMASTE Day’ celebration and related government efforts, consider the following statements:

(1) The event focused on commemorating 10 years of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

(2) The Union Minister highlighted cleanliness as solely a government responsibility.

(3) The overall government commitment aligns with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by ensuring ‘Dignity for the Marginalised’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




34. A delegation of Assistant Section Officers (ASOs) from the Central Secretariat recently met with Dr. Jitendra Singh. What was the primary reason for their meeting?




35. Consider the following statements regarding the impact of government policies on Central Secretariat Officers, as highlighted in the press release:

(1) Long-standing concerns of stagnation in promotions and service matters have been addressed.

(2) Long-pending backlogs, including reserved vacancies for OBCs and other communities, have been cleared.

(3) The Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) has become more transparent, merit-based, and performance-driven.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




36. With reference to Dr. Jitendra Singh’s address to the Central Secretariat Officers, which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) He encouraged officers to utilize Mission Karmayogi for upskilling through the iGOT Karmayogi portal.

(2) He emphasized that the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) provides officers with exposure to diverse areas of governance at the Centre.

(3) He suggested that government servants should aim to become catalysts of change for ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’.

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37. The recent Inception Stakeholder Workshop in Delhi focused on the preparation of the Urban River Management Plan (URMP). Which of the following correctly identifies the primary objective and the key organizing bodies of this workshop?




38. With reference to the proposed Urban River Management Plan (URMP) for Delhi, consider the following statements:

(1) The URMP is envisioned as a dynamic planning and action tool based on scientific understanding and active stakeholder participation.

(2) The plan will be prepared jointly by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and IIT Delhi.

(3) Its implementation will be monitored through a new Urban River Management Index, tracking improvements across ten key domains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




39. International collaboration plays a significant role in the Yamuna rejuvenation initiative. In this context, which of the following is/are correct?

(1) The Netherlands is partnering with India to establish a Centre of Excellence on Urban Water Resilience with NMCG and IIT Delhi.

(2) The World Bank shared case studies from Australia concerning Urban River Management and expressed its commitment to supporting URMP preparation.

(3) The Dutch concept of ‘Water as Leverage’ is being considered for integration into the URMP framework.

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40. With reference to the recent Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and Argentina, consider the following statements:

(1) The meeting was co-chaired by the Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare from the Indian side and the Minister of Agriculture from the Argentina side.

(2) Key areas of cooperation discussed included agricultural mechanization, genome editing, and carbon credit for farmers.

(3) India highlighted its initiatives in promoting digital solutions and climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




41. The 2nd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture mentioned in a recent press release signifies deepening bilateral cooperation between India and which of the following countries?




42. Consider the following as potential areas for India-Argentina agricultural cooperation:

(1) Pest control and locust management

(2) Value chain of oilseed and pulses cultivation

(3) New breeding technologies

Which of the above areas were specifically identified for cooperation in the recent bilateral discussions?




43. Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, recently visited which country to strengthen industry engagement and inaugurate the India Trend Fair 2025?




44. With reference to the Union Minister of Textiles’ recent engagements in Japan, consider the following statements:

(1) YKK Corporation, a major zipper manufacturer, was invited to invest in PM MITRA Parks in India.

(2) Workman Co., a functional apparel company, expressed interest in setting up manufacturing facilities in India.

(3) Konica Minolta, a global player in digital printing, was encouraged to expand operations and contribute to India’s ESG goals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




45. The PM MITRA Parks, mentioned in the context of attracting Japanese investment in the textile sector, are related to which of the following initiatives of the Government of India?




46. With reference to Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), consider the following statements:

(1) CMEs are massive ejections of magnetized plasma from the Sun’s corona.

(2) When directed towards Earth, CMEs can cause geomagnetic storms.

(3) These storms have the potential to disrupt satellite operations, communication systems, and power grids.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




47. The recent study on the thermodynamic evolution of multiple interacting Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), which led to the May 2024 geomagnetic storm, was conducted by researchers from which Indian institution?




48. Which of the following describes a key finding about the thermal behavior of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) as they travel from the Sun to Earth, as per the recent study?





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