MCQs 2026

PMGDISHA's core objective is to empower rural citizens with basic digital skills, enabling them to effectively use digital devices and access various online services and information. It is not exclusively for urban areas, nor is it focused on advanced IT training, and the topic title confirms its continued operation.

PMGDISHA is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). The scheme primarily targets rural citizens in the age group of 14 to 60 years who are not digitally literate.

The primary objective of PMGDISHA is to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate, enabling them to operate digital devices, send and receive emails, browse the internet, and access government services digitally. This target was set with the scheme's extension.

The idea of an International Day of Friendship was first conceived in 1958 by Dr. Ramón Artemio Bracho of Paraguay, who proposed it as a way to promote peace and goodwill.

The day is intended to build bridges between societies, countries, cultures, and individuals, fostering friendship and mutual respect.

The United Nations designated July 30th as the International Day of Friendship.

While specific themes are announced closer to the date, a recurring focus in recent years and likely for 2026 is the evolving role of technology in both facilitating and combating human trafficking.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) plays a crucial role in coordinating global efforts against human trafficking and spearheads many of the awareness campaigns for this day.

The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons aims to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights.

In February 2024, the discovery of a 1300-year-old Buddhist stupa was reported from Parabhadi, Jajpur district, Odisha. This finding is significant for understanding the spread of Buddhism in the region, particularly during the rule of the Bhaumakara dynasty.