Question: Which state is implementing the Subhadra Yojana and what benefits are being provided to women under it?
Answer
In Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Subhadra Yojana, under which 1.24 crore women are being provided ₹5,000 each.
Question: On August 10, in which district of Jammu & Kashmir did the Army conduct an operation against terrorists?
Answer
In Kishtwar district, the Army conducted an anti-terror operation, during which there was an exchange of gunfire from both sides.
Question: Which Union Minister recently assured that the new Income Tax Bill will retain its original form?
Answer
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju assured that the new Income Tax Bill will retain its original form, incorporating only the revised recommendations.
Question: What cyber incident recently occurred at IIT Roorkee?
Answer
A data leak incident occurred at IIT Roorkee, in which the personal data of over 30,000 students and alumni was exposed.
Question: What offer did Air India Express launch on the occasion of 79 years of India’s independence?
Answer
Air India Express launched the Freedom Sale offer, with 5 million seats available starting at ₹1,279, for travel valid until March 2026.
Q. The National Sports Governance Bill 2025, recently passed by the Lok Sabha, primarily aims to:
A) Increase sports funding by 50%
B) Bring transparency and reforms in sports administration
C) Privatize sports federations
D) Allow only Olympic medalists to hold sports administrator positions
Answer
Explanation: B
The National Sports Governance Bill focuses on transparency, accountability, and reforms in sports administration. It relaxes certain age and tenure limits for administrators but does not privatize federations or restrict positions only to Olympic medalists.
Q. Consider the following statements about the “Nijut Monia 2.0” scheme launched in Assam:
- It provides financial aid to students in Higher Secondary, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate levels.
- It is targeted only at students from Scheduled Tribes.
- Monthly amounts range from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Answer
Explanation: A
The scheme covers students from all communities (not only ST), providing ₹1,000 for HS, ₹1,250 for UG, and ₹2,500 for PG students. Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct; statement 2 is incorrect.