1. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) completed 11 years in January 2026. Which of the following objectives is/are correctly associated with the scheme?
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Promoting long-term savings for the girl child
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Enhancing female labour force participation directly
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Supporting girl child education through targeted savings
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
SSY focuses on financial inclusion and education of the girl child through a savings instrument. It does not directly target labour force participation . It is part of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and links to gender budgeting and human capital formation .
2. The Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana of Punjab is best described as:
A. A contributory health insurance scheme for private sector workers
B. A cash-transfer-based healthcare subsidy
C. A state-funded universal cashless healthcare scheme
D. A replacement for Ayushman Bharat in Punjab
Answer: C
Explanation:
The scheme provides free and cashless treatment up to ?10 lakh per family per year , strengthening state-led universal health coverage . It complements—not replaces—national schemes, highlighting cooperative federalism in health financing .
3. India’s first integrated private satellite manufacturing unit at Sanand, Gujarat is significant because it:
A. Is fully funded by ISRO
B. Marks the first satellite launch site in western India
C. Represents private-sector participation after space sector reforms
D. Focuses exclusively on defence satellites
Answer: C
Explanation:
The facility reflects post-2020 space sector liberalisation , encouraging private manufacturing under the NewSpace ecosystem and supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat in high-technology sectors.
4. The Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework primarily aims to integrate which technologies into India’s armed forces?
A. Artificial intelligence and robotics
B. Quantum computing, sensing and secure communications
C. Hypersonic propulsion systems
D. Space-based missile defence systems
Answer: B
Explanation:
The framework focuses on quantum technologies —computing, sensing, and cryptography—critical for future warfare, secure communications, and strategic superiority across IA, IN and IAF.
5. The Goa–Starlink MoU is most relevant to which of the following governance challenges?
A. Urban housing shortages
B. Satellite-based defence surveillance
C. Digital divide and disaster resilience
D. Climate change mitigation
Answer: C
Explanation:
The MoU focuses on remote connectivity , disaster response , and smart governance , highlighting how satellite internet can bridge the digital divide
Month: Current Affairs - January 26, 2026
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