1) Gramodyam for Rural Entrepreneurship programme is recently launched by?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – The Gramodyam entrepreneurship development programme was launched by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
It was executed in partnership with the Institute for Industrial Development (IID) and NSDC, under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
2) What is Paraquat Dichloride recently seen in news?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – Paraquat Dichloride is a highly toxic, non-selective contact herbicide widely used in agriculture for broadleaf weed control and crop desiccation.
Recently (in mid-July 2026), the Indian government issued a draft notification under Section 27 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, proposing a nationwide ban on its import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution.
3) With reference to the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), recently approved by the Union Cabinet, consider the following statements:
The scheme will be implemented for five years from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
The scheme provides incentives only for the production of mobile phones and does not offer any additional incentives for domestic component sourcing or indigenous design and R&D.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct – MPMS will run for 5 years (FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31) and is implemented by MeitY.
Statement 2 is incorrect – Besides the core production incentive (2.25%–5%), the scheme also provides:
Up to 1.5% additional incentive for domestic sourcing of key components.
3% additional incentive for indigenous design, research and development (R&D), promoting Indian IP and brands.
4) The “Habitat Rights” are recognised under which one of the following act?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is correct – Habitat Rights are recognised under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, commonly known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.
These rights are granted to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and protecting their customary habitats, livelihood practices, and cultural heritage.
5) The Unjha Cumin (Jeera) recently got GI tag from?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – Unjha Cumin (Jeera) is celebrated worldwide for its bold flavor, high natural essential oil content, and strong earthy aroma is from Gujarat.
