MCQs on Current Affairs 02.02.2026

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Q1. Which of the following statements about the Devnimori Relics is/are correct?

  1. The relic casket is made of green schist and bears a Brahmi inscription.
  2. The inscription refers to the relics as the abode of the Buddha’s bodily remains.
  3. The relics were discovered during excavations conducted in the 19th century.
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Option: 1. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The relic casket is made of green schist and is inscribed in Brahmi script and Sanskrit.
• Statement 2 is correct: The inscription reads “dashabala sharira nilay”, meaning “the abode of the Buddha’s bodily relic.”
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Devnimori site was explored in 1957, not in the 19th century.

Q2. With reference to the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), consider the following statements:

  1. The Miniratna Category-I status allows YIL to incur capital expenditure up to ₹500 crore without prior Government approval.
  2. Yantra India Limited was created after the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).
  3. Miniratna Category-I status is granted only to profit-making private sector companies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Option: 1. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct
Miniratna Category-I status empowers the Board of the company to approve capital expenditure up to ₹500 crore for new projects, modernisation, and equipment purchase without seeking prior Government approval.
• Statement 2 – Correct
YIL was formed in October 2021 after the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) into seven Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).
• Statement 3 – Incorrect
Miniratna status is granted to Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), not private sector companies. It is based on financial performance and profitability criteria.

Q3. With reference to the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and related reforms, consider the following statements:

  1. The Ordnance Factory Board was corporatised into seven Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in October 2021.
  2. Yantra India Limited is a Schedule ‘A’ DPSU functioning under the Department of Defence Production.
  3. All seven DPSUs formed after corporatisation have been granted Miniratna Category-I status.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 2 and 3 only
  2. 1, 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 1 and 3 only

Correct Option: 3. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct
The OFB was corporatised into seven DPSUs on October 1, 2021, as part of defence sector reforms.
• Statement 2 – Correct
Yantra India Limited (YIL) is a Schedule ‘A’ DPSU under the Department of Defence Production.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect
Not all seven DPSUs have been granted Miniratna Category-I status. Only some have received this recognition so far.

Q4. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 will be held in:

  1. Mumbai
  2. Bengaluru
  3. New Delhi
  4. Hyderabad

Correct Option: 3. New Delhi
Explanation:
The Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 16–20 February 2026.

Q5. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, what is the per capita water supply standard for rural households?

  1. 40 litres per capita per day
  2. 55 litres per capita per day
  3. 70 litres per capita per day
  4. 100 litres per capita per day

Correct Option: 2. 55 litres per capita per day
Explanation:
JJM provides functional tap connections at 55 litres per capita per day, as per BIS:10500 standard, ensuring sufficient drinking and domestic water for rural households.

Q6. Which of the following statements about Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC)/Paani Samiti is/are correct?

  1. Each committee has 10–15 members.
  2. At least 50% of the members must be women.
  3. Elected panchayat members cannot exceed 25% of the committee.
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1 and 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Option: 4. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
The operational guidelines specify:
• Committees consist of 10–15 members
• 50% women participation
• Elected panchayat members ≤25%, with SC/ST representation proportional to population.

Q7. Which of the following platforms is NOT directly linked with the e-Shram portal for unorganised workers?

  1. National Career Service (NCS)
  2. Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH)
  3. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)
  4. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

Correct Option: 4. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Explanation:
The e-Shram portal is linked with:
• NCS for job opportunities
• SIDH for skill development
• PM-SYM for pension benefits
ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) is a health-focused digital platform and is not listed among the direct integrations of e-Shram.
This highlights that e-Shram primarily integrates employment, skill, pension, and social security schemes for unorganised workers.

Q8. Which of the following is a primary objective of the PM-SETU scheme?

  1. Provide direct financial support to startups and early-stage enterprises
  2. Upgrade ITIs and NSTIs to improve vocational training quality and employability
  3. Fund private universities for higher education programs
  4. Establish new industrial parks in rural areas

Correct Option: 2. Upgrade ITIs and NSTIs to improve vocational training quality and employability
Explanation:
• PM-SETU focuses on strengthening vocational education infrastructure and improving the quality of training delivery in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs).
• It includes upgrading labs, classrooms, and courses in line with industry standards.
• While it indirectly supports self-employment, it does not provide direct financial support to startups or early-stage enterprises, so 1 is incorrect.
• Options 3 and 4 are unrelated to the scheme’s objectives.

Q9. Under PM-SETU, what is the primary role of NSTIs (National Skill Training Institutes)?

  1. Train students directly in entry-level vocational courses
  2. Train trainers and develop advanced skill programs aligned with industry needs
  3. Provide financial incentives to ITIs for industrial collaboration
  4. Issue employment certificates to graduates of ITIs

Correct Option: 2. Train trainers and develop advanced skill programs aligned with industry needs.
Explanation:
• NSTIs serve as centers of excellence for vocational training with a focus on trainer capacity development.
• They also help in setting up sector-specific training programs and collaborate globally for best practices.
• ITIs focus on training students directly, not NSTIs (so 1 is incorrect).
• Options 3 and 4 are not part of the NSTIs’ role.

Q10. What is the primary purpose of the PAIMANA portal launched by MoSPI?

  1. To provide financial assistance to infrastructure projects costing below ₹150 crore
  2. To monitor the status of ongoing Central Sector Infrastructure Projects costing ₹150 crore and above
  3. To replace IPMP (Integrated Project Monitoring Portal) for all project data entry
  4. To create new infrastructure projects across the country

Correct Option: 2. To monitor the status of ongoing Central Sector Infrastructure Projects costing ₹150 crore and above
Explanation:
• PAIMANA (Project Assessment Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-Building) is a web-based monitoring system developed by MoSPI.
• Its main objective is to track Central Sector Infrastructure Projects with a cost of ₹150 crore and above.
• It replaces OCMS-2006, not IPMP, and is integrated with IPMP for automatic data updates (so 3 is incorrect).
• It does not fund or create new projects directly, so 4 and 1 are incorrect.

Q11. Which of the following features of PAIMANA contributes to reducing manual data entry for project monitoring?

  1. Integration with IPMP via APIs
  2. Monthly review meetings with stakeholders
  3. Web-generated flash reports
  4. Simplification of input forms

Correct Option: 1. Integration with IPMP via APIs
Explanation:
• PAIMANA is integrated with the IPMP portal via Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• This allows project data entered by Central Ministries, Departments, and Implementing Agencies to automatically flow into PAIMANA, reducing manual entry.
• Web-generated reports (3) and simplified input forms (4) improve usability but do not directly reduce manual entry.
• Monthly review meetings (2) help coordination but are not a technological feature reducing manual entry.

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