MCQs - 2026-07

PMAY-G aims to provide 'Housing for All' to eligible rural households by a specific target year (initially 2022, now extended), ensuring a pucca house with basic amenities.

The primary objective of the International Day of Cooperatives is to increase awareness of the contributions of the cooperative movement to sustainable development and to highlight the achievements of cooperatives worldwide.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the International Day of Cooperatives in 1995, marking the centenary of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).

The International Day of Cooperatives is observed annually on the first Saturday of July. In 2026, the first Saturday of July falls on July 4th.

International Folk Art Festivals primarily aim to celebrate, promote, and preserve the rich diversity of traditional folk arts, crafts, and music, providing a platform for artists and cultural exchange.

Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, performed by women, and is one of the most iconic cultural expressions of the state. Garba is from Gujarat, Bihu from Assam, and Kathakali from Kerala.

Jodhpur is particularly famous for hosting the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) at the Mehrangarh Fort, which attracts folk artists and enthusiasts from around the world.

Sangeet Natak Akademi is India's national academy for music, dance, and drama, and is the nodal body for the preservation and promotion of India's performing arts and intangible cultural heritage. ASI deals with tangible archaeological sites and monuments.

The Taj Mahal is a tangible cultural heritage (a monument), whereas Vedic Chanting, Yoga, and Kumbh Mela are recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage elements.

The core aim of such a project is to leverage digital technology for the long-term preservation, comprehensive documentation, and wider accessibility of India's rich and diverse intangible cultural heritage.