1. What is the name of the investor-centric portal recently launched by the Ministry of Ayush?
[A] Ayush Nivesh Saarthi
[B] Wellness India Portal
[C] Ayush Udyog Bandhu
[D] Ayush Vyapar Setu
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Correct Answer: A [Ayush Nivesh Saarthi]
Notes:
Recently, the Government of India launched the Ayush Nivesh Saarthi portal during the Ayush Stakeholder and Industry Interaction Meet at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi. It is a dedicated digital platform for investors developed by the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in collaboration with Invest India. It aims to boost India’s traditional wellness systems as a strong economic sector. The portal combines policy details, incentive schemes, ready-to-invest projects, and real-time assistance in one interface.
2. Which state government has established the Greater Flamingo Sanctuary?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Recently, the Tamil Nadu government declared a Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi in Ramanathapuram district. It lies within the ecologically important Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. Greater Flamingo is a pink, large wading bird found across Africa, western Asia, and southern Europe. It lives in shallow, salty wetlands and breeds in lagoons and mudflats. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), it is of Least Concern.
3. Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a credit-linked subsidy scheme managed by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Urban Development
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises ]
Notes:
Recently, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) disbursed ₹300 crore as margin money subsidy to 8,794 beneficiaries. This was done under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). PMEGP is a central sector scheme launched in August 2008 to create jobs by supporting micro-enterprises in rural and urban non-farm sectors. It is a credit-linked subsidy scheme managed by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
4. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Waste Picker Enumeration App under which scheme?
[A] NAMASTE Scheme
[B] Swachh Bharat Mission
[C] AMRUT Scheme
[D] Green India Mission
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Correct Answer: A [NAMASTE Scheme]
Notes:
Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Waste Picker Enumeration App under the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme to empower waste pickers. This digital platform will identify and support waste pickers by giving them formal identity, health insurance, skill training, and livelihood access. NAMASTE scheme now aims to enumerate 2.5 lakh waste pickers and integrate them into India’s formal sanitation and circular economy systems.
5. What is the name of the plant recently planted by the Prime Minister on World Environment Day?
[A] Tulsi
[B] Neem
[C] Sindoor
[D] Banyan
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Correct Answer: C [Sindoor]
Notes:
Recently, the Prime Minister of India celebrated World Environment Day by planting a Sindoor sapling at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi. The Sindoor plant, scientifically known as Bixa orellana, is a small tropical shrub famous for its bright red seeds. It is commonly called ‘Annatto’ in English and Sindoor plant in Hindi. It is generally found in tropical regions of Central America. It grows well in most soils, preferring neutral to slightly alkaline types.
