Daily PIB Quiz – 16 Jun 2025 dailyquiz June 16, 2025 Leave a Comment on Daily PIB Quiz – 16 Jun 2025 Posted in PIB Quiz Share: XFacebookPinterestLinkedin MCQs from PIB Press Releases 1. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), consider the following statements: (1) The scheme completed 7 years of implementation in 2023. (2) It is administered by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. (3) The scheme has disbursed claims worth over Rs. 1,40,000 crore to farmers. 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 2. Which of the following best describes the recent trend in India’s foodgrain production? A. A significant decline in total foodgrain production over the last few years. B. Consistent increase in total foodgrain production, reaching record levels. C. Stagnation in foodgrain production due to climate change impacts. D. Fluctuations in production with no clear upward or downward trend. 3. Consider the following statements regarding the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) scheme: (1) EMRSs aim to provide quality education to Scheduled Caste (SC) students in remote areas. (2) The schools are generally set up in blocks with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons. (3) These schools are fully funded by the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 4. The National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) framework primarily assesses: A. The quality of digital infrastructure in rural areas. B. The effectiveness of government-to-citizen (G2C) and government-to-business (G2B) services. C. The adoption of blockchain technology in public services. D. The cybersecurity measures implemented by government departments. 5. Which of the following statements is correct regarding India’s installed solar power capacity? A. India’s installed solar power capacity has decreased in the last five years. B. India ranks among the top five countries globally in installed solar power capacity. C. The majority of India’s solar power capacity is concentrated in rooftop solar projects. D. India has not yet achieved its initial solar power targets. 6. Operation ‘TRISHUL’, recently in news, is an initiative by: A. The Indian Army for counter-insurgency operations. B. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to trace and apprehend fugitives abroad. C. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) for counter-terrorism financing. D. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to combat smuggling. 7. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, consider the following statements: (1) The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 6,000 per year to eligible farmer families. (2) The amount is disbursed in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000. (3) All landholding farmer families are eligible for the benefits under the scheme. 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. Which of the following is NOT a core principle associated with India’s approach to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) under its G20 Presidency? A. Human-centric and inclusive development. B. Open-source and open-architecture. C. Centralized control and proprietary technology. D. Secure and resilient systems. 9. The Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) Sahara Refund Portal was launched with the primary objective of: A. Providing financial assistance to cooperative societies in distress. B. Facilitating the refund of deposits to genuine depositors of Sahara Group’s cooperative societies. C. Regulating the functioning of all cooperative banks in India. D. Promoting new cooperative ventures in the agricultural sector. 10. What was the approximate total number of UPI transactions recorded in May 2023? A. Below 5 billion B. Between 5 billion and 7 billion C. Between 7 billion and 9 billion D. Above 9 billion 11. Which of the following statements accurately describes the National Handloom Day in India? A. It is celebrated on August 15th to coincide with Independence Day. B. It commemorates the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on August 7, 1905. C. The primary objective is to promote power loom products. D. It was first celebrated in 2005. 12. The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) functions under which of the following ministries/departments? A. Ministry of Finance B. Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs D. Ministry of Rural Development 13. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY): (1) The scheme aims to provide loans up to Rs. 50 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises. (2) The loans are categorized into Shishu, Kishor, and Tarun based on the loan amount. (3) Women entrepreneurs are given priority under the scheme. 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 14. Integrated Customs & Central Excise System (ICES) is primarily associated with: A. Direct Tax collection and administration. B. Indirect Tax (Customs and Central Excise) administration. C. Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds. D. Administration of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. 15. Which of the following is a key focus area of the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting 2023 under India’s Presidency? A. Promoting traditional farming methods globally. B. Addressing food security and nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. C. Regulating global agricultural trade tariffs. D. Developing new genetically modified crops for increased yield. Submit Your Results Share Your Result! Share on Social Media Copy Link Link copied! Author: dailyquiz
