MCQs - 2026-08

The RBI maintains the withdrawal of accommodation stance to ensure inflation progressively aligns with the target while supporting growth.

The PM-KISAN scheme has several exclusion criteria. These include institutional landholders, former and present holders of constitutional posts, former and present Ministers/State Ministers, former/present MPs/MLAs/MLCs, former and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations, former and present Chairpersons of District Panchayats, and certain professionals like Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, and Architects, as well as those who paid income tax in the last assessment year.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive an annual income support of Rs. 6,000, paid in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each.

The PM-KISAN scheme was launched in February 2019, with retrospective effect from December 2018. It is a Central Sector Scheme, meaning it is 100% funded by the Government of India.

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is the sole natural habitat of the Asiatic lion, making its conservation crucial for the survival of this subspecies.

Habitat loss and fragmentation, driven by agriculture, infrastructure development, and human settlements, is the most significant threat to lion populations, leading to reduced prey, increased human-wildlife conflict, and genetic isolation.

World Lion Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of lions worldwide and promoting efforts for their conservation, including protecting their natural habitats and combating illegal poaching.

Promoting biofuels can help in managing agricultural waste and creating new income streams for farmers, while also reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and contributing to a cleaner environment.

Natural gas is a fossil fuel, formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient organisms. Biodiesel, ethanol, and biogas are all types of biofuels derived from organic matter.

World Biofuel Day aims to create awareness about the crucial role of biofuels in meeting energy needs and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, thereby contributing to energy security and environmental sustainability.