Daily Quiz August 18

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. According to PM Modi's 80th Independence Day address, which of the following sectors is NOT among the 'Sapt Dhara' (seven streams) identified for India's development?
   1.   Tourism
   2.   Defence
   3.   Manufacturing
   4.   Green and Blue Economy
2. Which age group is targeted by the nationwide sports talent identification campaign announced by PM Modi for the 2036 Olympics?
   1.   10-20 years
   2.   5-15 years
   3.   18-30 years
   4.   15-25 years
3. Where did the SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay begin its journey on India’s 80th Independence Day?
   1.   New Zealand
   2.   Fiji
   3.   Singapore
   4.   Japan
4. Which city is hosting the BRICS ICT Track as part of India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026?
   1.   Pune
   2.   Hyderabad
   3.   New Delhi
   4.   Bengaluru
5. What is the key feature of the CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) launched under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
   1.   Subsidies are given in the form of cash at ration shops
   2.   Subsidies are transferred directly to Digital Rupee wallets
   3.   Beneficiaries must collect subsidies from district offices
   4.   Subsidies are only available for urban beneficiaries
6. Why did the Government remove the 12-minute advertisement cap for TV channels?
   1.   Because TV viewership declined
   2.   To increase government revenue from ads
   3.   To promote fair competition and ease of doing business
   4.   To reduce competition in the broadcasting sector
7. Which special offer did BSNL introduce on the 80th Independence Day?
   1.   Lifetime free broadband
   2.   Re 1 Freedom 2.0 offer
   3.   Free international roaming
   4.   Unlimited 5G for all users
8. What initiative did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce to support poor and middle-class families regarding competitive exams?
   1.   Free transportation to exam centers
   2.   Reservation in government jobs
   3.   Free online coaching for various exams
   4.   Subsidized textbooks for students
9. What does the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, as discussed by PM Modi, provide for?
   1.   Equal pay for women in all sectors
   2.   Free education for all girls
   3.   33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
   4.   Mandatory maternity leave for working women
10. How many youth does the government plan to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) skill training to in the next year, as per PM Modi's announcement?
    1.   2 crore
    2.   1 crore
    3.   50,000
    4.   10 lakh