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Daily PIB quiz · 8 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 8 September 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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PIB · Sweden India Technology and AI Corridor SITAC IndiaAI Mission

Consider the following statements regarding the Sweden-India Technology and AI Corridor (SITAC):1.SITAC is a bilateral technological framework established between India and Sweden.2.The IndiaAI Mission is a national initiative implemented by the Ministry of Finance to build compute infrastructure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Sweden India Technology and AI Corridor SITAC IndiaAI Mission

With reference to the IndiaAI Mission, consider the following statements:1.It is a national initiative implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).2.Its objective is solely restricted to agricultural subsidy distribution without focusing on artificial intelligence compute infrastructure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · National Clean Air Programme NCAP Swachh Vayu Diwas

Consider the following statements regarding the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP):1.NCAP targets non-attainment cities using 2017 as the baseline year for particulate matter (PM) reduction.2.The programme is overseen and reviewed by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · National Clean Air Programme NCAP Swachh Vayu Diwas

With reference to 'Non-Attainment Cities' under environmental governance, consider the following statements:1.They are cities that consistently fail to meet national ambient air quality standards over a specified 5-year period.2.India observes Swachh Vayu Diwas aligning with the UN International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana DDU GKY DAY NRLM

Consider the following statements regarding the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY):1.DDU-GKY focuses on market-oriented skill training and placement for poor rural youth.2.The national workshop on declaring formal project closures under DDU-GKY 1.0 was organized by the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana DDU GKY DAY NRLM

With reference to DAY-NRLM and rural development schemes, consider the following statements:1.DAY-NRLM is a flagship poverty alleviation scheme aimed at promoting self-employment and rural livelihood diversification.2.DDU-GKY operates completely independent of any skill training framework for rural areas.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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