MCQs - 2026-08

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is the nodal ministry responsible for the overall implementation and oversight of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi scheme and its various phases, including 'Kisan Samriddhi'.

The 'Kisan Samriddhi' phase of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi, launched in 2026, focuses on enhancing digital literacy and financial inclusion among farmers, enabling them to better utilize digital platforms for agricultural information and financial transactions.

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition was proclaimed by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) through its Resolution 29 C/40 at the 29th session of the General Conference in 1997.

The day commemorates the uprising of enslaved people in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) on the night of August 22-23, 1791. This event marked the beginning of the Haitian Revolution, which led to the abolition of slavery and the independence of Haiti, significantly influencing the global movement against slavery.

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed annually on August 23. This date commemorates the uprising of enslaved people in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) on the night of August 22-23, 1791, which played a crucial role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

Megalithic burials from the Iron Age often contain iron tools, weapons, and pottery, which offer insights into the technology and daily life of these ancient communities.

Megalithic sites are characteristic of early Iron Age communities, and their discovery in Vidarbha provides insights into their burial rituals and societal organization.

Megalithic burials, characterized by large stone structures, are predominantly found from the Iron Age in India, including the Vidarbha region.

The archive's purpose is to preserve cultural heritage, so digitized manuscripts, rare books, and visual records of historical sites are key components.

The 'Virasat-e-Bharat' Digital Archive focuses on digitizing and providing access to a vast collection of India's tangible cultural heritage, including historical documents, manuscripts, and artifacts.