MCQs - 2026-05

The ₹6,000 annual assistance is disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, every four months.

The financial assistance under PM-KISAN is transferred directly to the bank accounts of eligible farmers through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.

The PM-KISAN scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year.

The PM-KISAN scheme was launched on February 24, 2019, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers marks the date in 1948 when the first UN peacekeeping mission, the UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), began operations in Palestine. This mission continues to operate to this day.

The primary objective of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers is to honour the memory of the more than 4,200 UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving under the UN flag since 1948 and to pay tribute to all peacekeepers for their professionalism, dedication, and courage.

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed annually on May 29 to pay tribute to all men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations, and to honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.

The Geographical Indications Registry, under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, handles GI registrations in India.

The enhanced GI tag aims to protect the authenticity of the product, prevent counterfeiting, and encourage sustainable production methods.