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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 30 Oct 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM-VGSY), consider the following statements:

It is a Central Sector Scheme exclusively funded and managed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

The implementation period of the scheme is co-terminus with the period of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (2026–27 to 2030–31).

The geographical coverage of the scheme is restricted only to areas where Part IX of the Constitution is applicable.

It utilizes digital platforms such as eGramSwaraj for planning and AuditOnline for financial transparency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 2 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: PM-VGSY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), not a Central Sector Scheme. Its total financial outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore is shared between the Central Government (₹4,869.48 crore) and the State Governments (₹2,526.07 crore).

Statement 2 is correct: The scheme is approved for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31, which explicitly aligns and is co-terminus with the duration of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The scheme has a universal geographical scope that covers all States and Union Territories, and it explicitly includes traditional rural local bodies in areas (such as Sixth Schedule and non-Part IX tribal areas) where Part IX of the Constitution does not apply.

Statement 4 is correct: PM-VGSY integrates digital architecture by strengthening and utilizing platforms like eGramSwaraj for Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) and AuditOnline for digital accounting and online audit plans.

Q2:

Regarding the constitutional and institutional framework related to rural local bodies and the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM-VGSY), consider the following statements:

Article 40 of the Constitution, under the Directive Principles of State Policy, directs the State to take steps to organize village Panchayats.

Article 243G empowers State Legislatures to endow Panchayats with powers and authority necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government.

The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution contains 29 functional items that are automatically and mandatorily vested in every Panchayat across all states without requiring state-level enactment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Article 40 is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) that mandates the State to organize village Panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.

Statement 2 is correct: Article 243G enables State Legislatures to devolve powers, authority, and responsibilities to Panchayats with respect to the preparation of plans for economic development and social justice, and the implementation of schemes entrusted to them.

Statement 3 is incorrect: While the Eleventh Schedule lists 29 matters that may be devolved to Panchayats, the actual transfer of these powers, funds, and functionaries is not automatic—it depends entirely on the enactment of enabling laws and administrative arrangements by respective State Legislatures. PM-VGSY itself is designed to help bridge this gap between constitutional recognition and actual grassroots implementation.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme:

It is implemented for a period running from FY 2026–27 to 2033–34 with a total financial outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for around 90% of sports goods production in India.

Under the scheme, anchor investors making a minimum investment of ₹50 crore are eligible for 30% capital expenditure support.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with a total financial outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore spanning from 2026–27 to 2033–34.

Statement 2 is correct: MSMEs account for nearly 90% of the total sports goods production in India, clustered heavily in traditional hubs like Jalandhar (Punjab) and Meerut (Uttar Pradesh).

Statement 3 is incorrect: Under the scheme's financial provisions, anchor investors making investments of at least ₹100 crore (not ₹50 crore) may receive capital expenditure support of 20% (not 30%).

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY):

It is a flagship umbrella scheme launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment that subsumed the National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC).

The Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) under the scheme provides equity support of up to ₹1 crore to selected startups developing elderly-care products and technologies.

Under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), financial assistance is provided strictly as a state-sector scheme funded exclusively by state governments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) subsumed the earlier National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC) to create a unified framework promoting "ageing with dignity" and "ageing in place".

Statement 2 is correct: The SAGE (Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine) initiative encourages startups to innovate in elderly-care services and offers equity support of up to ₹1 crore to selected enterprises.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) is a Central Sector Scheme administered and funded by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (not exclusively by state governments), providing grants-in-aid to voluntary organizations and institutions.

Q5:

With reference to the welfare of senior citizens and constitutional provisions in India, consider the following statements:

Article 41 of the Constitution of India, a Directive Principle of State Policy, directs the State to make effective provisions for public assistance in cases of old age, subject to its economic capacity.

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act defines a senior citizen as an individual who has completed the age of 60 years or above.

Elderline (14567) is India's national helpline for senior citizens offering free information, emotional support, and grievance redressal.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Article 41 under Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy) of the Constitution mandates that the State shall make effective provision for securing the right to public assistance in cases including old age, unemployment, and sickness, within the limits of its economic capacity and development.

Statement 2 is correct: The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 legally defines a senior citizen as any person being a citizen of India who has attained the age of 60 years or above.

Statement 3 is correct: Elderline (14567) is the dedicated national helpline for senior citizens that provides free information, guidance, emotional support, and field-level intervention.