MCQs - 2026-07

The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched in 2013 by subsuming the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).

The scheme excludes institutional landholders, professionals (doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs, architects), government employees, pensioners receiving more than ₹10,000 per month, and income tax payees.

The PM-KISAN scheme is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India and is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive an annual financial assistance of ₹6,000, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, directly into their bank accounts.

The day is observed to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy by encouraging individuals to take action and inspire change through community service.

The United Nations General Assembly officially declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day in November 2009.

Nelson Mandela International Day is observed annually on July 18, which is the birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela.

Bandhani, a tie-dyeing technique, is a prominent example of resist dyeing in India. In this method, small portions of the fabric are tied tightly with thread before dyeing, preventing the dye from reaching those areas and creating patterns.

Indian muslin, particularly from regions like Dhaka (now in Bangladesh), was highly prized for its delicate texture and was a major export item, traded extensively across ancient trade routes including the Silk Road.

The National Museum, one of the largest museums in India, is located on Janpath, New Delhi. It was established in 1949.