1. What is the best characteristic of the approved Kalibor-Numaligarh NH-715 project?
a) It is India's longest tunnel
b) 34.5 km high wildlife corridor.
c) It links four foreign borders.
d) It is privately-capitalized.
Response: b) A 34.5km elevated wildlife stretch.
Explanation: The project is characterized by a 34.5km elevated strip as a wildlife corridor along the areas near the Kaziranga National Park to allow safe passage by the wildlife.
2. What is the overall cost of capital that has been approved in this project?
a) [?]4,829 crore
b) [?]6,957 crore
c) [?]10,083 crore
d) [?]11,440 crore
Answer: b) [?]6,957 crore
Explanation The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs ratified the project at a capital cost of [?]6,957 crore in total.
Article 9: CCEA Accepts Increase in MSP on Rabi Crops.
1. What was the absolute increase in MSP ([?]/quintal) of which Rabi crop did the marketing season, 2026-27, show the greatest increase?
a) Lentil (Masur)
b) Wheat
c) Safflower
d) Rapeseed & Mustard
Answer: c) Safflower
Description: The greatest absolute change was in Safflower, which increased by [?]600 per quintal.
2. This policy of repairing MSP at 1.5 times the cost of production was initially announced in what Union Budget?
a) Budget 2014-15
b) Budget 2016-17
c) Budget 2018-19
d) Budget 2020-21
Answer: c) Budget 2018-19
Rationale: The policy declared in the Union Budget of 2018-19 is consistent with the decision.
Article 10: Union Cabinet for 3% DA-DR Hike.
1. The increase in instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief becomes effective since:
a) January 1, 2025
b) July 1, 2025
c) October 1, 2025
d) April 1, 2026
Answer: b) July 1, 2025
Explanation: The increase will be effective as of July 1, 2025, like any other biannual update of DA/DR.
2. How much is the total effect on exchequer per annum with this increase?
a) Approximately RS5,862 crore
b) Approximately RS6,957 crore
c) Approximately RS10,084 crore
d) Approximately RS11,440 crore
Answer: c) of the order of RS10,084 crore.
Explanation: The net effect on exchequer is estimated at RS10,083.96 crore /annum.
Article 11: Aatmanirbharta mission in Pulses.
1. Of the Mission of Aatmanirbharta in Pulses what is the chief purpose?
a) 50 percent growth in the exports of pulses.
b) To be self sufficient in production of pulses.
c) To lower the price of the pulses to the market, so that they become affordable to consumers.
d) To encourage organic pulses farming.
Reason: b) To become self-sufficient in the production of pulses.
Purpose: This is to attain self-reliance and decrease the reliance of India on imports of pulses.
2. Who is in charge of breeder seed production under this mission?
a) NAFED
b) FSSAI
c) ICAR
d) NCCF
Answer: c) ICAR
Explanation: The plan is that ICAR ( Indian Council of Agricultural Research ) will oversee breeder seed production.
Article 12: Biomedical Research Career Programme Phase-3.
1. The third stage of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) is the international partner.
World Health Organization (WHO) a)
b) Wellcome Trust, UK
c) USA, National Institutes of Health.