Daily PIB Quiz – 18 Jun 2025

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM):

(1) It aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country.

(2) Healthcare professionals and health facilities can be registered under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

(3) The mission is being implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), consider the following statements:

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

(2) Beneficiaries receive financial support for the first LPG cylinder and stove.

(3) The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. The term ‘Prakriti’ sometimes seen in the news, is best described as:

A. A new initiative for renewable energy promotion.
B. A mascot for awareness on LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).
C. A program for natural farming promotion.
D. An indigenous defense technology.

4. Consider the following statements regarding India’s G20 Presidency:

(1) India’s G20 Presidency theme is ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.

(2) The G20 comprises 19 countries and the European Union.

(3) The G20 leaders’ summit is held annually.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

5. With reference to the Digital India Bhashini Platform, which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) It aims to enable easy access to the internet and digital services in Indian languages.

(2) It is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered platform.

(3) It seeks to build a national public digital platform for language translation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

6. The National Medical Commission (NMC) is responsible for:

(1) Maintaining a National Register of all licensed medical practitioners.

(2) Determining fees for 50% of seats in private medical colleges and deemed universities.

(3) Laying down standards for medical education in India.

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

7. Consider the following statements regarding the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED):

(1) It is a scheme for the welfare of Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities.

(2) The scheme aims to provide health insurance, housing, and livelihood support.

(3) The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

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

8. With reference to Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) It is an initiative to promote open networks for all aspects of exchanging goods and services over digital or electronic networks.

(2) It is based on open source methodology.

(3) It aims to democratize e-commerce by moving from a platform-centric model to an open-network model.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

9. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is involved in:

(1) Conducting and coordinating agricultural research and education.

(2) Providing extension services to farmers.

(3) Developing new crop varieties and farming technologies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

10. Consider the following statements regarding the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013:

(1) It aims to provide food and nutritional security by ensuring access to adequate quantities of quality food at affordable prices.

(2) It covers up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population for receiving subsidized food grains.

(3) Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to maternity benefit of not less than Rs. 6,000.

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 Smart Cities Mission aims to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment, and application of ‘Smart’ solutions. Which of the following are key features of the mission?

(1) Retrofitting and redevelopment of existing urban areas.

(2) Greenfield development for new smart cities.

(3) Use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for urban governance.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

12. With reference to the “Meri LiFE” mobile application, consider the following statements:

(1) It is designed to track progress on the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) movement.

(2) It encourages citizens to undertake simple actions in daily life that can help protect the environment.

(3) It is developed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.

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

13. Consider the following statements regarding India’s economic performance:

(1) India is projected to be among the fastest-growing major economies in the world.

(2) Increased capital expenditure by the government has contributed to economic growth.

(3) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection has shown a consistent upward trend.

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

14. The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform is primarily aimed at:

A. Promoting e-commerce for small and medium enterprises.
B. Facilitating online procurement of goods and services by government organizations.
C. Providing a digital platform for export promotion.
D. Enabling online sale of agricultural produce directly from farmers.

15. With reference to Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), consider the following statements:

(1) The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, and market-entry.

(2) It supports startups across all sectors.

(3) Incubators recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

16. The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to:

(1) Provide multi-modal connectivity infrastructure to various economic zones.

(2) Bring synergy among 16 Ministries for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure projects.

(3) Reduce logistics costs and improve India’s global competitiveness.

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

17. Consider the following statements regarding India’s engagement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):

(1) India is a full member of the SCO.

(2) The SCO focuses on regional security and economic cooperation.

(3) India has recently assumed the Presidency of the SCO Council of Heads of State.

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 Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) aims to:

(1) Generate self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector.

(2) Provide financial assistance for setting up new projects.

(3) Be implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

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

19. With reference to Indian Railways’ freight operations, consider the following statements:

(1) Indian Railways is undertaking significant infrastructure upgrades to enhance freight movement.

(2) The focus is on increasing the share of freight traffic carried by railways.

(3) Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are crucial for improving freight efficiency.

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

20. Consider the following statements regarding India’s digital payment ecosystem:

(1) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has significantly contributed to the growth of digital transactions.

(2) The volume of digital payment transactions has shown consistent growth.

(3) The government is promoting digital payments to foster financial inclusion and transparency.

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