Consider the following statements regarding the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme:1.The scheme is designed to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy and establish 50 GWh of battery energy storage capacity.2.Transmission projects under Phase-III will be allocated exclusively through nominations by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 1 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 1 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to the terminology associated with the Green Energy Corridor, what does 'Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding' signify?
Consider the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanism in India:1.MSP recommendations are formulated by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) and approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).2.The MSP pricing principle targets a minimum return of 50% over the C2 production cost formula.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'A2+FL' cost formula used in the computation of Minimum Support Prices includes which of the following components?
Consider the following statements regarding the regulatory framework of the Petroleum Act, 1934:1.The Petroleum Act, 1934 is administered in technical safety matters by PESO under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).2.The proposed amendments aim to enhance prison sentences and criminal penalties for all minor technical and procedural offences.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary role of the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO)?
Consider the following statements regarding export promotion schemes in the textile sector:1.The Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme applies specifically to garments and made-ups.2.The Ministry of Commerce and Industry directly administers the RoSCTL scheme without any involvement from the Ministry of Textiles.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of trade policy and export rebates, what does the term 'Made-ups' refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) approved for Delhi:1.The project is implemented by the Delhi Police and involves the deployment of Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) dynamic signals.2.ATCS dynamic signals operate on fixed-time intervals that remain constant regardless of real-time vehicular density.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which apex cabinet body gave final executive approval for the expenditure on the Intelligent Traffic Management System for Delhi?
Consider the following statements regarding the PRIP (Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector) scheme:1.The scheme provides financial assistance for innovation projects targeting areas like New Chemical Entities, Biosimilars, and High-End Medical Devices.2.The primary objective of PRIP is to subsidize the retail distribution of generic drugs through public hospitals.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What are 'Biosimilars' in the context of pharmaceutical research and development?
Consider the following statements regarding the origin and constitutional provisions of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):1.UPSC was initially established under the Government of India Act 1919 based on the recommendations of the Lee Commission.2.Article 320 of the Constitution specifies the duties and consultative functions of Public Service Commissions.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which constitutional article mandates the UPSC to submit an annual report on the work done by the Commission directly to the President?