Daily PIB Quiz – 21 Jun 2025

1. With reference to the Swachhata Pakhwada, consider the following statements:

(1) It is observed by all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.

(2) The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry for observing Swachhata Pakhwada.

(3) It aims to bring a fortnight of intense focus on the issues and practices of Swachhata.

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

2. Consider the following statements regarding India’s external trade in agricultural products:

(1) India has consistently been a net exporter of agricultural products.

(2) Basmati rice is one of India’s top agricultural export commodities.

(3) The export of marine products contributes significantly to India’s total agricultural exports.

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. With reference to the e-Shram portal, consider the following statements:

(1) It is India’s first national database of unorganised workers.

(2) Workers from both organised and unorganised sectors can register on the portal.

(3) It aims to facilitate the implementation of social security schemes for unorganised workers.

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

4. Which of the following bodies is responsible for conducting the Combined All India Entrance Examination for admission to various undergraduate courses in agriculture and allied sciences?

A. University Grants Commission (UGC)
B. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
C. National Testing Agency (NTA)
D. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):

(1) It is a demand-driven scheme, and states/UTs can opt for it voluntarily.

(2) The scheme covers post-harvest losses due to cyclonic rains.

(3) It provides comprehensive risk coverage against non-preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest stages.

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

6. With reference to the Agri Infra Fund (AIF), consider the following statements:

(1) It is a financing facility launched in 2020 for creating post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets.

(2) It provides interest subvention and credit guarantee support to beneficiaries.

(3) Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) are not eligible beneficiaries under this fund.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

7. Which of the following organizations is responsible for setting the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for agricultural crops in India?

A. Food Corporation of India (FCI)
B. NITI Aayog
C. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
D. Directorate of Economics & Statistics

8. Consider the following statements regarding PM-SHRI schools:

(1) They are upgraded existing schools managed by Central, State, UT Governments, and local bodies.

(2) They aim to deliver quality education and nurture holistic development of students.

(3) The scheme is a centrally sponsored 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

9. With respect to Operation Kayakalp in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements:

(1) It is an initiative to upgrade infrastructure in primary and upper primary schools.

(2) The initiative is undertaken jointly by the State Government and local communities.

(3) It focuses on providing basic facilities like clean drinking water, separate toilets, and electricity.

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. Which of the following initiatives primarily aims to enhance learning outcomes at the foundational stage through play-based learning and activity-based learning?

A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
B. National Education Policy 2020
C. NIPUN Bharat Mission
D. PM POSHAN Scheme