MCQs - 2026-05

Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per annum, distributed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.

The PM-KISAN scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of all landholding farmers' families in the country to enable them to meet expenses related to agriculture and allied activities, as well as domestic needs.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions worldwide. Raising awareness about IBS and other digestive disorders is a key objective of World Digestive Health Day.

World Digestive Health Day is celebrated every year on May 29th. This date was chosen by the World Organization of Gastroenterology (WGO) to bring attention to the burden of digestive diseases worldwide.

World Digestive Health Day, observed on May 29th, aims to raise public awareness about the importance of digestive health and the impact of digestive diseases. The 2026 focus will likely continue this primary objective.

The United Nations Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and peacekeeping operations are authorized and overseen by the Security Council.

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed every year on May 29 to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations, and to commemorate those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The theme for the International Day of UN Peacekeepers in 2026 is 'Peacekeepers: Agents of Peace, Builders of Resilience'. This theme highlights the dual role of peacekeepers in maintaining peace and strengthening the resilience of communities affected by conflict.

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, is administered by the Geographical Indications Registry, which functions under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The GI tag specifically applies to Kashmiri saffron, recognizing its unique characteristics derived from the region's climate and soil, and the traditional methods of its harvest and processing.