1.The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Bill, 2025, is set to replace which existing landmark social welfare program? a) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) c) National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) d) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Ans: b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2.What is the proposed increase in guaranteed days of employment for rural households under the VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025? a) From 75 days to 100 days b) From 100 days to 125 days c) From 120 days to 150 days d) From 90 days to 120 days Ans: b) From 100 days to 125 days 3.For most states, what is the new cost-sharing ratio between the central and state governments for funding under the VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025? a) 50:50 b) 75:25 c) 60:40 d) 90:10 Ans: c) 60:40 4.Which of the following is NOT one of the four thematic domains emphasized by the VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025? a) Water security b) Urban infrastructure development c) Livelihood-related infrastructure d) Mitigation of extreme weather events Ans: b) Urban infrastructure development 5.The VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025, aims for integration with which national master plan for efficient management of rural public works? a) PM Awas Yojana b) PM Jan Dhan Yojana c) PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan d) PM Ujjwala Yojana Ans: c) PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 6.The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, aims to replace which two prominent existing regulatory bodies in higher education? a) NITI Aayog and Planning Commission b) University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) c) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) d) Medical Council of India (MCI) and Bar Council of India (BCI) Ans: b) University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) 7.A significant feature of the VBSA Bill, 2025, intended to minimize conflicts of interest, is the separation of: a) Academic curriculum design from examination conduct b) Research funding from teaching grants c) Funding powers from regulatory authority d) Public universities from private institutions Ans: c) Funding powers from regulatory authority 8.What is the maximum penalty range specified in the VBSA Bill, 2025, for various violations, with the highest for institutions operating without required accreditation? a) Up to ₹5 lakh b) From ₹10 lakh to over ₹2 crore c) From ₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh d) From ₹50,000 to ₹1 crore Ans: b) From ₹10 lakh to over ₹2 crore 9.Who chaired the High-Level Committee that approved the 'National Project for Strengthening Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions'? a) Prime Minister of India b) Union Minister of Finance c) Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah d) Union Minister of Rural Development Ans: c) Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah 10.The 'National Project for Strengthening Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives' primarily targets the integration of DRR practices into governance structures at which level? a) National level b) State level c) District level d) Panchayat level Ans: d) Panchayat level 11.India's non-fossil electricity capacity surpassed 50% in 2025, achieving this milestone how many years ahead of schedule? a) 2 years b) 3 years c) 5 years d) 10 years Ans: c) 5 years 12.According to the 'Mapping India's Energy Policy 2025' report, what was the approximate year-on-year increase in clean energy subsidies in FY 2024? a) 15% b) 20% c) 25% d) 31% Ans: d) 31% 13.In FY 2024, what percentage of capital expenditure by central energy-related Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) still flowed into fossil fuel sectors, as highlighted by the 'Mapping India's Energy Policy 2025' report? a) 50% b) 65% c) 83% d) 90% Ans: c) 83% 14.The VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025, mandates state governments to announce a period each financial year when work under the scheme will not be undertaken. What is the maximum duration for this period? a) Up to 30 days b) Up to 45 days c) Up to 60 days d) Up to 90 days Ans: c) Up to 60 days 15.What specific provision from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is retained in the new VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025, regarding work not being provided? a) Provision for skill development training b) Provision for unemployment allowance if work is not provided within 15 days c) Provision for direct benefit transfer to beneficiaries d) Provision for a minimum wage guarantee regardless of work availability Ans: b) Provision for unemployment allowance if work is not provided within 15 days

1.Who were India's sole representatives in the men's doubles category at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025? a) Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty c) Prannoy H.S. and Sai Praneeth B. d) Sumeeth Reddy and Manu Attri Ans: b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty 2.The BWF World Tour Finals 2025, featuring India's 'Sat-Chi' duo, commenced in which city? a) Beijing, China b) Tokyo, Japan c) Hangzhou, China d) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ans: c) Hangzhou, China 3.What was the total number of medals secured by Indian para-athletes at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games? a) 19 b) 56 c) 8 d) 6 Ans: b) 56 4.Which Indian para-athlete emerged as a double gold medalist in the SU5 category para-badminton events at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games? a) Shivam Yadav b) Baby Sahana Ravi c) Jatin Azad d) Vishwa Vijay Tambe Ans: c) Jatin Azad 5.In which sport did Baby Sahana Ravi win a gold medal for India at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games? a) Para-badminton b) Para-athletics c) Para-swimming d) Para-table tennis Ans: d) Para-table tennis 6.Which Indian city is hosting the Global Chess League (GCL) 2025? a) Chennai b) Kolkata c) Mumbai d) Delhi Ans: c) Mumbai 7.Which Indian Grandmaster recently secured the eighth and final spot in the prestigious Candidates tournament? a) Viswanathan Anand b) D Gukesh c) R Praggnanandhaa d) Koneru Humpy Ans: c) R Praggnanandhaa 8.During the Global Chess League (GCL) 2025, five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a defeat against which protégé, as mentioned in the text? a) R Praggnanandhaa b) D Gukesh c) Raunak Sadhwani d) Vidit Gujrathi Ans: b) D Gukesh 9.Lionel Messi's "GOAT India Tour 2025" concluded with a star-studded finale in which city? a) Kolkata b) Delhi c) Mumbai d) Jamnagar Ans: d) Jamnagar 10.Which wildlife rescue and conservation facility did Lionel Messi visit during his "GOAT India Tour 2025"? a) Ranthambore National Park b) Vantara facility c) Gir National Park d) Kaziranga National Park Ans: b) Vantara facility 11.Which country is set to host the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in 2026? a) United Kingdom b) Australia c) South Africa d) India Ans: d) India 12.What major Kho Kho event did India successfully organize in New Delhi in 2025, prior to the announcement of the Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship? a) Asian Kho Kho Championship b) National Kho Kho Games c) Kho Kho World Cup d) Youth Kho Kho Festival Ans: c) Kho Kho World Cup 13.How many gold medals were contributed by Indian para-shuttlers at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games? a) 3 b) 6 c) 8 d) 19 Ans: c) 8 14.The men's doubles badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are popularly known by what short name? a) Sat-Chi b) Ranki-Chirag c) India Doubles d) Badminton Express Ans: a) Sat-Chi 15.Besides Dronavalli Harika, which other Indian chess player mentioned in the text recorded a win during the Global Chess League (GCL) 2025? a) Koneru Humpy b) R Praggnanandhaa c) Raunak Sadhwani d) Anamika Gupta Ans: c) Raunak Sadhwani

1.Which institution successfully developed India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease? a) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) b) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) c) CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) d) Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Ans: c) CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) 2.Under the Sickle Cell Anaemia Mission, which organization developed a rapid, low-cost molecular test for early diagnosis and screened over 20 lakh tribal individuals? a) CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) b) CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) c) National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) d) Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Ans: b) CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) 3.Which CSIR laboratory unveiled India's first climate-resilient buildings, designed to reduce carbon emissions by up to 60 percent? a) CSIR–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) b) CSIR–Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) c) CSIR–Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) d) CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Ans: c) CSIR–Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) 4.The world's first port road utilizing steel slag technology was developed in which Indian city? a) Mumbai b) Chennai c) Hazira d) Visakhapatnam Ans: c) Hazira 5.What is the name of the 20-minute pothole repair solution using steel slag, introduced by CSIR-CRRI? a) ROADFIX b) ECOFIX c) SLAGPATCH d) RAPIDREPAIR Ans: b) ECOFIX 6.India's first road trial for expressway construction using end-of-life plastic technical textiles incorporated approximately how much waste plastic? a) 10 tonnes b) 20 tonnes c) 30 tonnes d) 50 tonnes Ans: c) 30 tonnes 7.On January 16, 2025, ISRO successfully completed the docking of which two satellites, marking a crucial step for future lunar missions? a) Chandrayaan-3 & Pragyan b) Gaganyaan-1 & Gaganyaan-2 c) SPADEX (SDX-01 & SDX-02) d) Mangalyaan-2 & Orbiter Ans: c) SPADEX (SDX-01 & SDX-02) 8.Who became the first Indian ISRO astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom 4 mission? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Shubhanshu Shukla d) Sunita Williams Ans: c) Shubhanshu Shukla 9.Which satellite was successfully placed into geostationary transfer orbit during ISRO's 100th mission, enhancing India's navigation capabilities? a) GSAT-24 b) IRNSS-1I c) NVS02 d) EOS-06 Ans: c) NVS02 10.The Aditya-L1 mission made a significant contribution to global space science by mapping the magnetic reconnection region during a major solar storm. In which journal was this breakthrough study published? a) Nature Astronomy b) Science Advances c) The Astrophysical Journal Letters d) Physical Review Letters Ans: c) The Astrophysical Journal Letters 11.The NISAR satellite, a collaboration between ISRO and NASA, was successfully launched by which launch vehicle? a) PSLV-C57 b) LVM3-M4 c) GSLV-F16 d) SSLV-D2 Ans: c) GSLV-F16 12.What is the name of India's first 64-bit 1GHz chip, unveiled as a major step towards technological self-reliance? a) Shakti b) Veer c) Dhruv64 d) BharatChip Ans: c) Dhruv64 13.India is strengthening its position in the semiconductor sector by recognizing which country as a vital technology partner and discussing the establishment of a dedicated science park? a) South Korea b) Japan c) United States d) Taiwan Ans: d) Taiwan 14.Which two organizations partnered to establish seven STEM laboratories in government schools across Malur, Karnataka, to foster scientific talent? a) Wipro Foundation and Intel India b) Infosys Foundation and Microsoft India c) Nasscom Foundation and Applied Materials India d) Tata Trust and Google India Ans: c) Nasscom Foundation and Applied Materials India 15.What is the total approved fund for the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme, aimed at attracting private-sector participation in high-impact areas? a) ₹50,000 crore b) ₹75,000 crore c) ₹1 lakh crore d) ₹1.5 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹1 lakh crore 16.The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill 2025 aims to achieve what nuclear energy capacity by 2047? a) 50 GW b) 75 GW c) 100 GW d) 150 GW Ans: c) 100 GW

1.What were the primary factors identified for the Indian Rupee's significant depreciation against the US dollar? a) Increased foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic consumption growth b) Foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and foreign direct investment (FDI) repatriation c) Rising crude oil prices and increased government spending d) Export growth and reduced trade deficit Ans: b) Foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and foreign direct investment (FDI) repatriation 2.What was the primary objective of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) $5 billion dollar-rupee buy-sell swap program? a) To increase foreign exchange reserves for import cover b) To inject durable liquidity into the inter-bank market and improve policy rate cut transmission c) To directly support the weakening Rupee by selling dollars d) To fund government infrastructure projects Ans: b) To inject durable liquidity into the inter-bank market and improve policy rate cut transmission 3.Which of the following policy initiatives was planned by the government to alleviate stress in the microfinance sector? a) A direct loan disbursement scheme b) A credit guarantee scheme c) A moratorium on all existing loans d) A tax exemption for microfinance institutions Ans: b) A credit guarantee scheme 4.The Indian government notified a ₹7,280-crore scheme with the aim of boosting the domestic manufacturing of which critical component? a) Solar panels b) Electric vehicle batteries c) Rare earth magnets d) Semiconductor chips Ans: c) Rare earth magnets 5.The Insurance Amendment Bill, recently cleared by the Lok Sabha, permits what percentage of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector? a) Up to 49% b) Up to 74% c) Up to 100% d) No change from previous limits Ans: c) Up to 100% 6.Which global tech giant was highlighted for its record export of $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in November? a) Samsung b) Apple c) Xiaomi d) Google Ans: b) Apple 7.Which global financial giant is set to establish Asia's largest Global Capability Center (GCC) in India? a) Goldman Sachs b) Morgan Stanley c) JP Morgan d) Bank of America Ans: c) JP Morgan 8.The PFRDA's recent approval for which investment instruments is expected to diversify retirement investment options? a) Cryptocurrency funds b) Real estate investment trusts (REITs) c) Gold and silver ETFs d) International equity funds Ans: c) Gold and silver ETFs 9.The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill) is intended to replace which existing major rural employment scheme? a) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) b) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) c) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) d) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) Ans: c) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 10.Indian researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based multi-target therapy for which neurodegenerative disease? a) Parkinson's disease b) Alzheimer's disease c) Multiple Sclerosis d) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Ans: b) Alzheimer's disease 11.What is the name of the pioneering initiative for a self-reliant chip ecosystem in India, mentioned in the text? a) IndiaChip 2025 b) Silicon Bharat c) DHRUV64 d) Make In India Semiconductors Ans: c) DHRUV64 12.ISRO has lined up an uncrewed mission as part of which ambitious Indian human spaceflight program by March 2026? a) Chandrayaan b) Mangalyaan c) Gaganyaan d) Aditya-L1 Ans: c) Gaganyaan 13.On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which Indian state was highlighted for its significant allocation of ₹1,852 crore for the upliftment of the physically challenged, exceeding the Union Government's allocation for the entire country? a) Kerala b) Maharashtra c) Tamil Nadu d) Uttar Pradesh Ans: c) Tamil Nadu 14.Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently undertook a three-nation tour, concluding visits to Jordan and Ethiopia, and proceeding to which third country? a) Saudi Arabia b) Egypt c) Oman d) UAE Ans: c) Oman 15.India notably voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution to renew the mandate of which agency, providing assistance to Palestine refugees? a) UNHCR b) UNRWA c) UNICEF d) WHO Ans: b) UNRWA 16.Who has been appointed as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India Limited? a) Ravi Ranjan b) Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra c) B. Sairam d) Nitish Kumar Ans: c) B. Sairam 17.Who has been recommended for the position of Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)? a) B. Sairam b) Ravi Ranjan c) Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra d) Bhavish Aggarwal Ans: c) Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra 18.Which Indian Grandmaster became a co-leader at the London Chess Classic Open and qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament? a) Viswanathan Anand b) D. Gukesh c) R. Praggnanandhaa d) Vidit Gujrathi Ans: c) R. Praggnanandhaa 19.Which two Indian shooters won gold medals at the 68th National Shooting Championships? a) Saurabh Chaudhary and Abhishek Verma b) Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Kaur Brar c) Elavenil Valarivan and Apurvi Chandela d) Anish Bhanwala and Divyansh Singh Panwar Ans: b) Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Kaur Brar 20.Which country did India defeat to emerge victorious in the Squash World Cup? a) Malaysia b) Egypt c) Hong Kong d) England Ans: c) Hong Kong

1.What significant commitment did European leaders make regarding Ukraine's future security following recent talks in Berlin? a) To integrate Ukraine into NATO immediately. b) To provide extensive security guarantees, including coming to Kyiv's defense in a future attack by Russia. c) To deploy a permanent European armed force within Ukraine's borders. d) To cease all military aid to Ukraine by 2027. Ans: b) To provide extensive security guarantees, including coming to Kyiv's defense in a future attack by Russia. 2.How much funding are EU leaders set to raise to finance Ukraine's budgetary and military needs for 2026 and 2027? a) 50 billion euros b) 75 billion euros c) 90 billion euros d) 100 billion euros Ans: c) 90 billion euros 3.Which international body recently upheld its investigation into alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip and maintained arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant? a) International Court of Justice (ICJ) b) United Nations Security Council (UNSC) c) International Criminal Court (ICC) d) European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) Ans: c) International Criminal Court (ICC) 4.Who represented the U.S. in the 19th annual U.S.-China Defense Policy Coordination Talks, aiming for strategic stability and crisis de-escalation? a) The U.S. Secretary of Defense b) Mr. Alvaro Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War c) The U.S. National Security Advisor d) The U.S. Ambassador to China Ans: b) Mr. Alvaro Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War 5.According to economists from major institutions like the IMF and World Bank, what is projected to be a significant driver of global economic growth in 2026? a) Increased global trade tariffs b) Substantial Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments c) Decline in oil prices d) Expansion of traditional manufacturing sectors Ans: b) Substantial Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments 6.What trend has been observed regarding global humanitarian aid budgets for 2025 and 2026, leading to millions being at risk? a) Record increases in funding due to new donor pledges. b) Stable funding levels, matching growing needs. c) Record declines in funding, with resources falling short of rapidly growing needs. d) A shift from emergency aid to long-term development projects. Ans: c) Record declines in funding, with resources falling short of rapidly growing needs. 7.Researchers are developing what kind of algorithms to dramatically reduce energy consumption in AI, addressing the 'memory wall' problem and enabling integration into smaller devices? a) Quantum computing algorithms b) Brain-inspired algorithms c) Blockchain-based algorithms d) Photonic computing algorithms Ans: b) Brain-inspired algorithms 8.What rare celestial body, reminiscent of a fictional planet, was recently discovered orbiting two suns in archival data? a) A new galaxy cluster b) A black hole c) A newly identified exoplanet d) A supermassive comet Ans: c) A newly identified exoplanet 9.How have Australian authorities officially classified the tragic shooting incident on Sydney's Bondi Beach, which occurred during a Hanukkah event? a) An act of random violence b) A politically motivated attack c) Anti-Semitic terrorism d) A domestic dispute gone wrong Ans: c) Anti-Semitic terrorism 10.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently received Ethiopia's highest civilian honor. What was the context of this recognition? a) India's successful mediation in an African conflict. b) The elevation of India-Ethiopia ties to a strategic partnership. c) A major trade agreement signed between the two nations. d) Ethiopia's entry into the BRICS alliance. Ans: b) The elevation of India-Ethiopia ties to a strategic partnership. 11.Which country emerged victorious in the Squash World Cup 2025, securing the title with a dominant 3-0 win against Hong Kong? a) Hong Kong b) India c) Egypt d) England Ans: b) India

1.What is the name of the new legislation proposed to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)? a) Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Yojana b) Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill c) National Rural Employment Assurance Scheme d) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Rojgar Yojana Ans: b) Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill 2.The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aims to guarantee how many days of wage employment each financial year to every rural household? a) 75 days b) 100 days c) 125 days d) 150 days Ans: c) 125 days 3.Under the VB-G RAM G Bill, what is the fund-sharing ratio for Centrally Sponsored Schemes for North Eastern and Himalayan states and select Union Territories? a) 50:50 b) 60:40 c) 75:25 d) 90:10 Ans: d) 90:10 4.The SHANTI Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, is primarily aimed at which of the following? a) Promoting traditional Indian medicine b) Opening India's civil nuclear sector to private participation c) Regulating the use of renewable energy sources d) Establishing a new space research organization Ans: b) Opening India's civil nuclear sector to private participation 5.The SHANTI Bill, 2025, is set to repeal and replace which two existing Acts? a) Electricity Act, 2003 and Energy Conservation Act, 2001 b) Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 c) Environmental Protection Act, 1986 and Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 d) Indian Nuclear Energy Act, 1950 and Nuclear Power Corporation Act, 1987 Ans: b) Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 6.India's energy policy transitioned several major energy-intensive sectors from the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) mechanism to which new mechanism for industrial decarbonization in December 2025? a) Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) Scheme b) Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) Compliance Mechanism c) Green Energy Corridor Initiative d) National Clean Air Programme Ans: b) Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) Compliance Mechanism 7.The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes to subsume which existing higher education bodies into a single overarching authority? a) CBSE and ICSE b) UGC, AICTE, and NCTE c) NCERT and NITI Aayog d) Medical Council of India and Bar Council of India Ans: b) UGC, AICTE, and NCTE 8.What is the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap approved for India's insurance sector under the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025? a) 49% b) 74% c) 100% d) 51% Ans: c) 100% 9.Which of the following is NOT one of the three flagship schemes mentioned under the Startup India initiative to strengthen the startup ecosystem? a) Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) b) Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) c) Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) d) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) Ans: d) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) 10.The government introduced a new taxation framework for sin goods, replacing the expiring GST compensation cess with what? a) A fixed ad valorem tax b) A permanent excise-plus-cess framework c) A state-specific luxury tax d) An import duty revision Ans: b) A permanent excise-plus-cess framework 11.The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aligns with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing all of the following EXCEPT: a) Empowerment b) Economic growth c) Urbanization d) Resilience Ans: c) Urbanization 12.By the end of 2028, what is the target number of artisan families to be benefited by the Vishwakarma Scheme? a) 12 lakh b) 20 lakh c) 30 lakh d) 50 lakh Ans: c) 30 lakh 13.By December 2025, how much clean energy (in GW) was contributed by the rooftop solar systems installed under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana? a) 3 GW b) 5 GW c) 7 GW d) 10 GW Ans: c) 7 GW 14.Which of the following is a key objective of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme mentioned in the content? a) Reducing dependence on domestic manufacturing b) Discouraging foreign investment in manufacturing c) Strengthening India's manufacturing base and enhancing export competitiveness d) Providing direct financial aid to consumers for product purchases Ans: c) Strengthening India's manufacturing base and enhancing export competitiveness