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08 JULY 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

With reference to the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The programme is implemented under the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018.
  2. India achieved the 20% ethanol blending target (E20) ahead of its original target year.
  3. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 2

Which of the following are eligible beneficiaries under the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra Initiative?

  1. ICMR intramural and extramural researchers.
  2. Faculty, clinicians, and students of recognized medical colleges.
  3. DPIIT-recognized biomedical startups.
  4. Independent medical innovators.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1, 2 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 3

Assertion (A): Artificial Intelligence has significantly enhanced counter-terrorism efforts by improving threat detection, surveillance, and financial intelligence.

Reason (R): AI can analyse large volumes of data, detect suspicious patterns, identify terrorist financing, and enable real-time monitoring through facial recognition and CCTV analytics.

Codes:

  • A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  • C A is true, but R is false.
  • D A is false, but R is true.
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding the UDAN Scheme:

  1. It is implemented by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
  2. It provides Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to support regional air connectivity.
  3. The Modified UDAN Scheme aims to develop 200 modern helipads in remote and hilly regions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 5

Consider the following statements regarding eSARAS:

  1. It provides marketing, branding, packaging, logistics, and shipping support to Women SHGs.
  2. It is integrated with ONDC to improve market access.
  3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A

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