MCQs - 2026-06

The PM-KISAN scheme, which initially focused on small and marginal farmers, has been expanded to include landless agricultural laborers to provide them with direct income support.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading UN agency responsible for organizing World Environment Day.

World Environment Day is observed every year on June 5th. It is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide action for the environment.

While the exact theme for 2026 is yet to be officially announced, 'Ecosystem Restoration' is a strong candidate given the ongoing global focus on this issue, building on previous years' momentum.

World Food Safety Day is celebrated every year on June 7th to raise awareness about the importance of food safety.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations jointly lead the global observance of World Food Safety Day.

The theme for World Food Safety Day 2026 is 'Food Safety: Preparedness for Unexpected'. This highlights the importance of being ready for unforeseen challenges in the food supply chain.

Discoveries of Buddhist monastery sites provide invaluable insights into the evolution and spread of Buddhism, the daily life of monks, the development of Buddhist art and architecture, and the broader socio-economic and religious landscape of ancient India.

Ancient Buddhist monasteries typically include stupas (relic mounds), chaityas (prayer halls), and viharas (residential cells for monks). Elaborate Hindu temple complexes are characteristic of Hindu religious sites, not Buddhist monasteries.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is an attached office of the Ministry of Culture.