1. " PM SHRI scheme" is related to which sector?
a) Manufacturing
b) Agriculture
c) Defense
d) Education
Answer. d) Education
Context:
1. Kerala, after long opposing the PM SHRI scheme over its links with NEP-2020, has now agreed to sign the MoU with the Centre to avail ₹1,500 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds.
2. PM SHRI scheme was launched in September 2022 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
3. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched to upgrade 14,500 schools into model institutions that demonstrate best practices under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, integrating technology, sustainability, and inclusivity.
2. What is the timeline of Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses?
a) 2025-30
b) 2025-31
c) 2026-30
d) 2026-31
Answer. b) 2025-31
Context:
1. The Government of India has launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31) to boost domestic pulses production, enhance farmer income, and reduce dependence on imports.
2. It was formally launched by the Prime Minister of India on October 11, 2025, following its announcement in the Union Budget 2024–25.
3. It is aimed to raise pulses production from 242 lakh MT (2023–24) to 350 lakh MT (2030–31), enhance farmer profitability, promote climate-resilient varieties, and reduce import dependency from nations like Myanmar and Canada.
3. Which country hosted the ASEAN Summit 2025?
a) Indonesia
b) Myanmar
c) Malaysia
d) Singapore
Answer. c) Malaysia;
Context:
1. Prime Minister of India virtually addressed the 22nd India–ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur ( Malaysia), reaffirming India’s commitment to deepen cooperation in maritime security, digital inclusion, and resilient supply chains.
2. 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 25-28 October 2025.
4. "Melissa ", a tropical cyclone, recently appeared in the news. It originated in which sea?
a) Caribbean Sea
b) Arabian Sea
c) Bay of Bengal
d) South China Sea
Answer. a) Caribbean Sea;
Context:
1. Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s strongest-ever storm and a Category 5 hurricane, has battered the island with winds up to 185 mph (295 km/h) before turning toward Cuba’s Santiago province.
2. Hurricane Melissa is a powerful tropical cyclone that formed over the Caribbean Sea and became the strongest hurricane ever recorded in Jamaica’s history, surpassing previous major storms like Hurricane Gilbert (1988).
5. " Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in which state?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Jharkhand
d) Bihar
Answer. c) Jharkhand
Context: The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on the Jharkhand government’s plea to reduce the proposed Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary area from 310 sq km to 250 sq km, citing the need to protect tribal habitation and community rights.
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