MCQs 2026

The primary objective of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is to maintain price stability, while keeping in mind the objective of growth. This is mandated by the RBI Act, 1934.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) consists of six members: three officials from the Reserve Bank of India (including the Governor as ex-officio Chairperson) and three external members nominated by the Central Government.

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has a robust quality assurance framework that includes independent quality monitoring by National Quality Monitors (NQMs) at various stages of project execution.

Sustainability in PMGSY involves building roads that can withstand environmental challenges. This includes using climate-resilient designs and materials that ensure the longevity and durability of the roads, especially in areas prone to extreme weather.

The government is promoting the use of advanced technologies such as GIS, remote sensing, and mobile applications for better planning, execution, and real-time monitoring of PMGSY projects to ensure quality and sustainability.

PMGSY-III, launched in 2019, focuses on the consolidation of the rural road network and upgrading of existing rural roads to improve their quality and longevity.

PMGSY's core objective is to provide all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitations. The population criteria are 500+ in plain areas and 250+ in Special Category States and tribal areas.

As of early 2026, PMGSY has successfully constructed over 10 lakh kilometers of rural roads, significantly expanding the rural connectivity across India.

The uprising in Saint-Domingue on the night of August 22-23, 1791, played a crucial role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

UNESCO organizes this day to memorialize the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade and to honor those who fought for freedom.