2 August 2026, Questions & Answers

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The article states that Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the campaign virtually on August 2, 2026. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was present but did not launch it.

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Statement 1 is correct: The article mentions a 100-week Jan Bhagidari campaign with Sunday activities. Statement 2 is incorrect: PM said the campaign is for youth, families, society, and the country. Statement 3 is correct: PM said drugs give a 'high' for some time but make career and personal life 'low'.

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The article explicitly states that the launch marked the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign.

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The article states that the campaign aims to inspire youth to stay away from substance abuse and become ambassadors of positive social change. While sports and cultural activities are tools, the core objective is de-addiction.

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The article explicitly states 'data from DPIIT, Government of India'. DPIIT is the nodal department for startup recognition and policy under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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Statements 1 and 2 are directly mentioned in the article: ₹945 crore committed, ₹605 crore disbursed to over 3,400 startups. Statement 3 is incorrect because the scheme is under DPIIT (Ministry of Commerce and Industry), not Ministry of Finance.

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The article states 'more than 55,200 recognised in FY 2025-26 alone'. 2.23 lakh is the cumulative total as of March 2026. 23.36 lakh is the number of direct jobs generated. 6,782 is the number of startups nurtured by Atal Innovation Mission.

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The article specifically mentions that 'incubation quality remains uneven' and 'many tier-2-and-3 universities still treat incubation as a compliance exercise'. Government funding is available (₹945 Cr), VC linkage is a separate challenge, and NEP 2020 provides guidelines.

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5,000 metres equals 5 kilometres. The article refers to the men's 5000m race, which is a standard track event of 5 km distance.

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Statement 1 is correct – Gulveer Singh won silver in 10,000m, India's first medal in that event. Statement 2 is incorrect – he won bronze in the 5000m, not gold. Statement 3 is correct – he is the first Indian track and field athlete to win two medals in a single Commonwealth Games.

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The article states that Gulveer Singh clocked 13:24.95 seconds to win the bronze medal. 13:23.61 was the gold time (Kipsang), 13:24.70 was the silver time (Robinson), and 13:24.99 was the fourth-place time (Kemboi).

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According to the article, Gulveer Singh is the first Indian (man or woman) to win multiple athletics medals in one edition of the Commonwealth Games. He won silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5000m. The other options are incorrect because he did not break a world record, India has won athletics medals before (e.g., Neeraj Chopra's javelin gold), and he did not win both events (he won silver and bronze).

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The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is a state-level scheme launched by the Delhi Chief Minister. Although Delhi is a Union Territory, it has a state government with legislative powers under the GNCTD Act. The scheme is administered by the Delhi government's District Administration and Women and Child Development Department.

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Statement 1 is correct: ₹2,500 per month is provided. Statement 2 is incorrect: beneficiaries have two options – either ₹1,000 in CBDC wallet + ₹1,500 in FD/RD, OR the entire ₹2,500 in FD/RD. Statement 3 is correct: the income cap is ₹2.5 lakh per annum. Hence option C is correct.

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According to the Chief Minister's Office, 33,730 registrations were completed between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the first day. The other options are distractors: 30,000 is a rounded figure, 1,940 is the number of applications submitted, and 9,170 is the number awaiting MLA recommendation.

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The Chief Minister stated that the promise was for 'your happiness, your honour and your better future'. While the scheme includes digital currency and savings components, the core objective is to empower women financially. The other options are secondary or indirect benefits.

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The 85th Constitutional Amendment (2001) inserted Article 16(4A) to provide for consequential seniority in matters of promotion for SC/ST employees. The 77th Amendment (1995) first introduced reservation in promotions. This article mentions that the implementation of the 85th Amendment remains unresolved in Punjab.

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Statement 1 is correct: SC population in Punjab is ≈32% (2011 Census), highest in India. Statement 2 is incorrect: the mandir was primarily funded by NRI Dalits (≈70% of funds), not the state government. Statement 3 is correct: the Ad Dharm movement under Mangoo Ram Mugowalia started in the Doaba region (1920s). Hence option C is correct.

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The article explicitly states that under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhian Satkar Yojana, women aged 18+ from the SC category receive ₹1,500 per month, while those from the general category receive ₹1,000. The program was launched in 2026. ₹1,500 is the correct figure for SC beneficiaries.

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The article explains that complexes like the Guru Ravidass Mandir symbolise the Dalit community's rising economic, religious, and political assertiveness. Built largely with NRI funds, they represent a shift from historical marginalisation – a statement of equal dignity and identity, not just a place of worship. The other options are either exaggerated or not supported by the text.

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The article repeatedly refers to NFHS-4, NFHS-5, and NFHS-6, which stands for National Family Health Survey, a large-scale survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to collect data on population, health, and nutrition.

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Statement 1 is correct as per NFHS-6 data (55.8%). Statement 2 is correct (institutional deliveries 90.6%). Statement 3 is incorrect because the C-section rate in NFHS-6 is 27.2%, not 17.2% (17.2% was NFHS-5). Hence option C is correct.

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The article explicitly states that the percentage of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months declined to 55.8% in NFHS-6. 54.9% was NFHS-4, 63.7% was NFHS-5, and 27.2% is the C-section rate in NFHS-6.

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The article mentions that support services may not have kept pace with restoration of access after lockdowns, with anecdotal evidence of reduced lactation counselling, early skin-to-skin contact, and postnatal breastfeeding support. Rising C-sections are also a factor, but option B directly matches the article's discussion.

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The MoU was signed between AP's Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET), IIT-Tirupati, and UNSW Sydney to set up the CoE for Solar Manufacturing at IIT-Tirupati. This is a specific fact directly from the article.

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Statement 1 is correct as the second MoU aims to improve teachers' ability to support children with autism and other neurodiverse needs. Statement 2 is incorrect because the pilot project is implemented 'at no cost to participating institutions'. Statement 3 is correct as the fourth MoU was signed between APSSDC and DLS for vocational education. Hence option C is correct.

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The article explicitly states that 'four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)' were signed in the fields of clean energy, inclusive education, student mental health, and skill development. Option C is correct.

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The article states the CoE will 'drive cutting-edge research, innovation, technology development and workforce development, creating a globally competitive talent pipeline to support Andhra Pradesh's clean energy ambitions.' Options A, C, and D are not mentioned or are too narrow.

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Ceuta is a Spanish exclave on Morocco's northern coast. Along with Melilla, it is one of only two Spanish territories on mainland Africa, constituting the EU's only land borders with Africa. It is not disputed Moroccan territory, nor is it independent or French.

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Statement 1 is correct: Spanish authorities estimated ~60,000 migrants entered, and more than 48,000 returned. Statement 2 is incorrect: Spain's Supreme Court ruled that migrants arriving by sea cannot be summarily deported. Statement 3 is correct: at least 67 people died. Hence option C is correct.

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Spanish authorities estimated that about 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta over two days. The article states 'up to 60,000 Moroccans breached its borders'. Option B (48,000) is the number that returned to Morocco, not the number that entered.

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Spanish officials believe trafficking networks spread false claims that asylum could easily be obtained in Spain after the Supreme Court ruling on June 29, 2026. The ruling prevented summary deportation of migrants arriving by sea, which may have encouraged thousands to attempt the crossing.

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As per the three-tier public health system, a PHC refers patients to a CHC (30-bed hospital) for specialized care. The CHC then refers to district hospitals or medical colleges if needed. The article mentions PHCs and CHCs connecting to medical colleges via SETU.

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Statement 1 is correct: SETU stands for Simplified Emergency Transfer and Urgent Referral. Statement 2 is incorrect: the article explicitly states the system operates using only smartphones, QR codes, and a CUG network, eliminating the need for heavy investments. Statement 3 is correct: it was prepared and tested at Rabindranath Tagore Medical College, Udaipur.

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The article explicitly states that SETU has already managed over 3,510 emergency cases across 15 districts in Rajasthan. Options with different numbers are distractors.

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The article repeatedly emphasizes that SETU solves the problem of 'blind arrivals' by sending patient history, ETA, and GPS tracking to the receiving hospital before the patient arrives. This allows specialist teams to be ready from 'minute zero'. Telemedicine and digitization are separate initiatives.