Daily Quiz August 12

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. Which of the following is a unique feature of the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana (DLY) compared to conventional cash assistance schemes?
   1.   It is open to both men and women equally.
   2.   It provides only annual lump-sum payments.
   3.   It offers beneficiaries two financial options based on their needs.
   4.   It requires beneficiaries to invest in mutual funds.
2. What recent milestone did APEDA facilitate for Bihar’s Mithila Makhana exports?
   1.   First-ever sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana to Australia
   2.   Introduction of Makhana in Indian school mid-day meals
   3.   Ban on Makhana exports to protect local prices
   4.   Establishment of a Makhana research institute in Darbhanga
3. What was a major outcome of the XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting held in Bhopal?
   1.   Signing of a BRICS free trade agreement
   2.   Adoption of the Bhopal Declaration for cultural cooperation
   3.   Formation of a BRICS military alliance
   4.   Launch of a new BRICS currency
4. What is the main purpose of the 'AAERI Verify' platform launched in partnership with DigiLocker?
   1.   To streamline and secure document verification for Indian students applying to Australian universities
   2.   To issue student visas electronically
   3.   To facilitate online tuition payments for Australian colleges
   4.   To rank Indian students based on academic performance
5. According to Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, what should be the foremost priority for the future development of Sowa-Rigpa?
   1.   Increasing the number of practitioners
   2.   Establishing it as an evidence-based medical system
   3.   Promoting it only in Ladakh
   4.   Expanding hospital infrastructure
6. What rule was relaxed to grant a one-year extension to Cabinet Secretary Dr. T.V. Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan?
   1.   Fundamental Rule 56(d)
   2.   Service Rule 42
   3.   Rule 370
   4.   Article 356
7. What is the theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2026 as observed under POSHAN Abhiyaan?
   1.   Empowering Mothers for Healthy Babies
   2.   Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works
   3.   Breastfeeding: A Natural Foundation
   4.   Nourishing the Future Together
8. Which of the following was identified as a priority area for future BRICS education cooperation in the 13th Education Ministers’ Meeting?
   1.   Expanding access to quality early childhood care and education
   2.   Mandating English as the medium of instruction
   3.   Establishing a common BRICS university
   4.   Standardizing all school curricula
9. The ‘Vetri Vaanmagal’ scheme recently launched by Tamil Nadu is primarily related to which field?
   1.   Women entrepreneurship
   2.   Women drone pilots in agriculture
   3.   Women sports training
   4.   Rural banking
10. Which Arunachal Pradesh location has been selected to host the Asian Rafting Championships 2026?
    1.   Tawang
    2.   Pasighat
    3.   Boleng
    4.   Itanagar