1. In which year was the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam Scheme, aimed at achieving a hut-free Tamil Nadu, introduced?
2. Choose the correct statement about the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) 1. It is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launched in May 2018. 2. Beneficiaries are identified as per the SECC 2011 list.
3. Choose the correct statement about MERITE Scheme 1. MERITE stands for Modern Education and Research Initiative for Technical Excellence. 2. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a total financial outlay of ₹4,200 crore for 2025-26 to 2029-30.
4. Choose the correct statement about the PM E-DRIVE Scheme 1. The scheme has been extended for two years, from March 2026 to March 2028. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
5. In which year was the Great Barrier Reef designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
6. Choose the correct statement about Coral Bleaching 1. It is a stress response in corals caused by the expulsion of symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) from their tissues. 2. The loss of these algae removes the coral’s main food source and colour, causing it to turn pale or white
7. The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on which date?
8. Where will the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit be held in 2025?
9. Choose the correct statement about the PM E-DRIVE Scheme 1. It was launched on October 1, 2022. 2. Its objective includes promoting EV adoption, reducing environmental impact from transport, and supporting domestic EV manufacturing.
10. Where is the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) located?
