1. Consider the following statements:
1. Union
Cabinet has approved the 'Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration
Programme' with a total outlay of ₹64,084 crore for implementation until FY
2030–31.
2. The
programme aims to accelerate the exploration and development of India's
offshore hydrocarbon resources, strengthen energy security, increase domestic
oil and natural gas production, and reduce dependence on imports.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
2. Consider the following statements:
1. NavIC
is India's indigenous regional satellite-based navigation system, aimed at
providing precise positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services to India
and the surrounding region.
2. Out
of the total 7 NavIC satellites, 5 are operational.
3. Currently, only 3 satellites are transmitting navigation signals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Union
Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with a
total outlay of ₹2,070 crore.
2. The
scheme aims to develop floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) projects with a
capacity of 5,000 MW, integrated with energy storage systems (ESS).
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Ngulkham
Jathom Gangte was appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Mexico on 29 July
2026.
2. He
is a 1994-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.
3. Before
this appointment, he was serving as Special Secretary in the Ministry of
External Affairs (MEA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Government
of India approved 111 road projects on 29 July 2026 to provide all-weather road
connectivity to 134 previously unconnected villages along the India–China
border.
2. The projects were sanctioned under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) at an estimated cost of ₹2,481.93 crore.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?