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The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM-VGSY), a ₹7,395.55 crore scheme for 2026-31 to enhance local governance. It aims to train 32 lakh elected panchayat representatives and prepare 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GDPDs) through the eGramSwaraj portal.
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Questions from recent SSC stories. One attempt per question.
Consider the following statements regarding decisions approved in the recent Bihar Cabinet meeting:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because ₹18.21 crore was approved for the feasibility study of the underground road corridor, not for its construction. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the new City SP posts were created for Motihari, Purnia, and Chapra, not Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur.
The Dearness Allowance for central government employees is revised based on the recommendations of which commission?
Explanation: The article states that the DA increase is in accordance with the formula based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission. This commission is responsible for reviewing the pay structure of central government employees.
Under which Union Ministry does the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme operate?
Explanation: The PM-KISAN scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. This ministry is responsible for policies and programs related to agriculture and farmer income support.
The Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) was approved by which constitutional body?
Explanation: As per the article, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme. The Union Cabinet is the supreme executive decision-making body of the Government of India.
Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) scheme?
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The Ministry of Rural Development handles PMAY-Gramin.
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM-VGSY):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. PM-VGSY is a Central Sector Scheme (fully funded by the Centre), not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (cost-shared with states). Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions training 32 lakh elected representatives. Statement 3 is correct as the article specifies the target of preparing 2.55 lakh GPDPs via the eGramSwaraj portal.
The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) is a state-level entity. Which constitutional body audits its finances, as mentioned in the article?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the 'comptroller and auditor general’s (CAG) strictures against KIIFB have become a convenient beating stick'. The CAG is the supreme audit institution of India responsible for auditing all receipts and expenditures of the Government of India and the state governments.
The newly announced annual local toll pass scheme is implemented by which autonomous agency?
Explanation: The article clearly states that the annual local pass has been introduced by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). NHIDCL also builds highways but is not mentioned. Indian Railways and CRRI are not responsible for toll operations.
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry, which reported on the Gaza conflict, was established by which United Nations body?
Explanation: The article states that the Commission was set up by the United Nations Human Rights Council in May 2021 through a UNHRC resolution. The UNSC deals with peace and security, the UNGA is the main deliberative body, and the ICJ is the principal judicial organ.
The land for the approved ₹775 crore Universal Packaging Hub falls under the jurisdiction of which industrial development authority?
Explanation: The article states that the project is in the YEIDA area, Sector 8D. YEIDA is responsible for planned industrial development along the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.
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