MCQs 2026

The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal agency responsible for the implementation of PMAY-G across all rural areas of India.

The 2026 expansion of PMAY-G specifically targets the saturation of housing needs in remote, tribal, and LWE-affected districts to ensure inclusive development.

The United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Rural Women in its resolution 62/136 of 18 December 2007. The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on October 15, 2008.

The primary objective of the International Day of Rural Women is to acknowledge and celebrate the vital role that rural women play in agriculture, food security, and the overall development and sustainability of rural areas.

The International Day of Rural Women is observed annually on October 15 to recognize the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.

Terracotta artifacts, due to their prevalence and the details they often depict, are invaluable for understanding the socio-cultural aspects of ancient civilizations, including their art, beliefs, and everyday life.

The discovery in Vidarbha by the ASI specifically involved ancient terracotta artifacts, including figurines and pottery, offering insights into the region's past.

The ASI's recent discovery of ancient terracotta artifacts was made in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

The 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital archive focuses on preserving India's cultural heritage, which primarily includes historical artifacts, art forms, and traditional knowledge, rather than contemporary political events.

While other organizations might contribute, the Ministry of Culture, through its various departments and initiatives, is the driving force behind the 'Virasat-e-Bharat' digital archive.