Which regulatory body released the guidelines for the 'NPS Vatsalya Scheme 2025'?
Correct Answer: PFRDA
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) released the guidelines.
What is the minimum annual contribution required for the NPS Vatsalya account?
Correct Answer: ₹1,000
The scheme mandates a minimum contribution of ₹1,000 per year to keep the account active.
NPS Vatsalya falls under which category of social protection?
Correct Answer: Defined Contribution Pension
NPS is a defined contribution scheme where returns depend on the market performance of the invested corpus.
The Supreme Court's recent split verdict relates to which Section of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA)?
Correct Answer: Section 17A
Section 17A requires prior approval from the government before investigating a public servant.
Which principle of justice is often cited in arguments *against* Section 17A?
Correct Answer: Equality before Law (Art 14)
Critics argue it creates a special class of citizens (public servants) who are shielded from normal legal processes.
The National Sports Governance Rules 2026 mandate what percentage of women in governance bodies?
Correct Answer: 50%
This is a landmark affirmative action step ensuring equal representation in decision-making bodies.
Which SDG is directly supported by the 50% women quota in sports governance?
Correct Answer: SDG 5
SDG 5 aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
According to the WMO report (Jan 2026), the world is nearing which critical temperature threshold?
Correct Answer: 1.5°C
The 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels is the limit set by the Paris Agreement to avoid catastrophic climate change.
The concept of "Green Social Work" was popularized by which theorist?
Correct Answer: Lena Dominelli
Lena Dominelli is a key figure in developing the theoretical framework for Green Social Work.
The Jan 14 ILO Report highlighted a "Decent Work Deficit". Which SDG focuses on Decent Work?
Correct Answer: SDG 8
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Which term describes the emerging class of workers in the gig economy with no job security?
Correct Answer: Precariat
Guy Standing coined the term 'Precariat' to describe people suffering from precarity (uncertainty) in employment.
Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed in India on which date?
Correct Answer: 14th January
It marks the retirement of the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa.
The harvest festival 'Pongal' is primarily celebrated in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Pongal is the multi-day harvest festival of Tamil Nadu.
In Assam, the harvest festival celebrated in January is known as:
Correct Answer: Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu (or Bhogali Bihu) marks the end of the harvesting season in January.
The 'Triple Planetary Crisis' mentioned in recent climate reports includes Climate Change, Pollution, and:
Correct Answer: Biodiversity Loss
The UN framework defines the crisis as Climate Change, Pollution, and Biodiversity Loss.
When a minor turns 18, their NPS Vatsalya account converts to:
Correct Answer: NPS Tier I (All Citizen)
It seamlessly converts into a regular NPS Tier I account upon majority.
Under the new Sports Code, who is a 'SOM'?
Correct Answer: Sportsperson of Outstanding Merit
This category ensures athletes have voting rights in federation governance.
Which invisible barrier prevents women from rising to the top levels of management?
Correct Answer: Glass Ceiling
The National Sports Code aims to break this 'Glass Ceiling' in sports administration.
The Headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is located in:
Correct Answer: Geneva
ILO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
"Climate Justice" links human rights and development to:
Correct Answer: Climate Action
It frames global warming as an ethical and political issue, not just environmental.
The Prevention of Corruption Act was enacted in which year?
Correct Answer: 1988
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of the ILO's Decent Work Agenda?
Correct Answer: Maximum Profits
The 'Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act' aims to combat:
Correct Answer: Corruption
Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures 'Right to Life and Personal Liberty' (relevant to Climate Rights)?
Correct Answer: Article 21
What does 'WMO' stand for?
Correct Answer: World Meteorological Organization
Which state in India has the highest percentage of tribal population (Census 2011)?
Correct Answer: Mizoram (Percentage wise) / MP (Total numbers)
Mizoram has the highest percentage (94.4%), while MP has the highest total number.
The 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme is a joint initiative of MoWCD, Health, and:
Correct Answer: Ministry of Education (HRD)
What is the primary objective of 'Mission Shakti' (Odisha)?
Correct Answer: Self Help Group (SHG) Empowerment
Which body calculates the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India?
Correct Answer: NSO
The concept of 'Welfare State' is enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: DPSP (Part IV)
Directive Principles of State Policy guide the state in creating a welfare society.
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