Daily PIB Quiz – 30 Jun 2025

1. With reference to the Digital India Programme, consider the following statements:

(1) It was launched in 2015 with the vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

(2) One of its key pillars is ‘Public Internet Access Programme’ which focuses on providing internet access at public places.

(3) The programme is overseen by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. Consider the following statements regarding India’s economy:

(1) India is projected to be the third-largest economy in the world by 2027-28.

(2) Despite global headwinds, India’s GDP growth rate has consistently remained above 8% for the last five years.

(3) The services sector is the largest contributor to India’s GDP.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. With reference to the Agriculture sector in India, which of the following statements is correct?

A. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) regime covers all agricultural commodities produced in India.
B. India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute.
C. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a voluntary scheme for farmers, offering comprehensive insurance cover against crop losses.
D. The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a physical trading platform for agricultural produce.

4. Which of the following statements best describes the PM Vishwakarma Scheme?

A. It aims to provide financial assistance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for technology upgradation.
B. It focuses on promoting traditional crafts and skills by providing support to artisans and craftspeople.
C. It is a scholarship scheme for students pursuing vocational training courses.
D. It provides collateral-free loans to street vendors for their business expansion.

5. Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):

(1) The mission aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all rural households in India.

(2) It is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

(3) The mission focuses solely on providing piped water supply and does not include measures for water quality monitoring.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

6. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), consider the following statements:

(1) It was launched with the objective of providing universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account for every household.

(2) The accounts opened under PMJDY come with an accidental insurance cover and a RuPay debit card.

(3) The scheme aims to cover only rural households, excluding urban areas.

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. Which of the following best describes the objective of Green Hydrogen Mission in India?

A. To promote the use of hydrogen as a fuel in the transportation sector only.
B. To make India a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen.
C. To replace all fossil fuels with green hydrogen by 2030.
D. To establish India as a leading manufacturer of electrolysers for hydrogen production.

8. Consider the following statements regarding India’s renewable energy capacity:

(1) India has set a target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

(2) Solar energy constitutes the largest share of India’s total installed renewable energy capacity.

(3) India is a net exporter of renewable energy equipment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

9. With reference to women’s empowerment initiatives in India, consider the following statements:

(1) The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme aims to address the issue of declining Child Sex Ratio and promote education of the girl child.

(2) The Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme focuses on empowering rural women through community participation.

(3) The National Skill Development Mission prioritizes skill development for women in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

10. Consider the following statements about financial inclusion in India:

(1) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has significantly contributed to digital financial transactions in both urban and rural areas.

(2) Microfinance institutions primarily cater to the credit needs of large corporations.

(3) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) provides loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro-enterprises.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

11. Which of the following accurately describes the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)?

A. It aims to provide wage employment opportunities in rural areas only.
B. It is a credit-linked subsidy scheme for setting up new self-employment ventures.
C. It focuses on providing skill training to unemployed youth for direct placement in industries.
D. It offers financial assistance for the expansion of existing large-scale industries.

12. With reference to India’s infrastructure development, consider the following statements:

(1) The Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to provide multimodal connectivity infrastructure to various economic zones.

(2) The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is responsible for the development and maintenance of all roads in India.

(3) The Sagarmala Programme focuses on port-led development and coastal community development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

13. Consider the following statements about Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM):

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

(2) All citizens are compulsorily required to create an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA).

(3) It facilitates access to healthcare services across the country through digital means.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

14. Which of the following is the primary objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

A. To increase the budget allocation for higher education only.
B. To introduce a 10+2+3 structure across all levels of education.
C. To transform India’s education system to meet the needs of the 21st century by integrating vocational and multidisciplinary learning.
D. To promote private sector participation in the education sector exclusively.

15. With reference to Indian Railways, consider the following statements:

(1) Indian Railways is the largest rail network in Asia and the second-largest in the world under single management.

(2) The Vande Bharat Express trains are India’s first semi-high-speed trains, designed and manufactured domestically.

(3) Indian Railways aims to achieve Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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

(1) India held the G20 Presidency in 2023.

(2) One of the key priorities during India’s G20 Presidency was ‘Data for Development’.

(3) The G20 Leaders’ Summit under India’s Presidency was held in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

17. Which of the following initiatives promotes financial literacy and awareness among the Indian population?

A. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
B. Digital India Programme
C. Jan Shikshan Sansthan
D. RBI’s National Strategy for Financial Education

18. With reference to India’s efforts in disaster management, consider the following statements:

(1) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by the Prime Minister.

(2) India has significantly improved its early warning systems for natural disasters over the last decade.

(3) The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is primarily responsible for rescue and relief operations during disasters.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

19. Consider the following statements regarding rural development in India:

(1) The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.

(2) The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitations.

(3) The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) focuses on skilling rural youth for wage employment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

20. Which of the following statements about India’s healthcare sector is correct?

A. Public healthcare expenditure in India is significantly higher than the global average.
B. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) provides health insurance cover up to ₹1 crore per family per year.
C. The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the apex body for medical education and practice in India.
D. India relies solely on imported vaccines for its universal immunization program.