MCQs 2026

The PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide free electricity to 1 crore households through rooftop solar installations.

The primary objective of International Day of Yoga is to raise awareness worldwide about the numerous benefits of practicing yoga for physical and mental health, and to promote a holistic approach to health and well-being.

The United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014. The first International Day of Yoga was then celebrated globally on June 21, 2015.

The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on June 21st, a date chosen because it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and holds special significance in many parts of the world.

The 'Festival of India' abroad is a major cultural diplomacy initiative by the Ministry of Culture to showcase India's rich and diverse cultural heritage, including classical dance forms, music, and other performing arts, to a global audience.

The 'Guru Shishya Parampara' scheme aims to preserve and promote rare and vanishing art forms by providing financial assistance to Gurus (masters) to train Shishyas (disciples) in traditional methods, ensuring the continuity of these art forms.

Sangeet Natak Akademi, established in 1953, is India's national academy for music, dance, and drama. It is the apex body for the performing arts in India, preserving and promoting the country's vast intangible heritage of music, dance, and drama.

Moradabad Metal Craft, known for its intricate metal inlay work and brassware, received the GI tag, recognizing its unique craftsmanship and geographical origin in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. While Varanasi Silk Saree and Lucknow Chikan Craft are also GI-tagged from UP, Moradabad Metal Craft is specifically known for metal inlay.

In India, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, provides for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods.

A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. It protects the unique identity and traditional knowledge associated with the product.