Consider the following statements regarding the SME Growth Fund:1.The Union Cabinet approved a ₹10,000-crore commitment specifically targeting working capital debt shortages for startups.2.The fund focuses on equity capital rather than requiring direct interest repayments.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 7 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 7 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to the financial terms associated with enterprise funding, what does 'Patient Capital' signify?
Consider the following statements about the Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project:1.It is a 770 MW hydroelectric power project located in Nepal.2.The project agreement was executed between Adani Power and Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes a 'Run-of-the-River Project' in the context of hydroelectric power generation?
Consider the following statements regarding the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G):1.The Centre notified 375 permissible works under the mission, expanding its operational scope.2.Water security infrastructure comprises a minority share of only 12 works out of the total notified permissible works.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the framework of rural employment guarantee programmes like VB-G RAM G, what do 'Permissible Works' refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding the recent trilateral defence pact involving Pakistan and Turkiye:1.Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia under the newly formalised trilateral defence agreement.2.The agreement is primarily focused on establishing a multilateral free trade zone in West Asia.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In international relations, what does the term 'Strategic Autonomy' typically imply for a nation?
Consider the following statements about the SME Growth Fund:1.The Union Cabinet approved a central commitment of Rs 10,000 crore to establish the fund.2.The fund specifically targets early-stage Micro units rather than growth-stage Small and Medium Enterprises.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary objective of 'Risk Capital' investments in the context of growing enterprises?
Consider the following statements regarding the AIKosh platform:1.The IndiaAI Mission conducted the AIKosh University Engagement Programme at NIT Andhra Pradesh.2.AIKosh operates as a unified repository for open-access datasets and AI toolkits under the Ministry of Culture.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of artificial intelligence development, what does 'Compute Infrastructure' refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding the new Telecom Manufacturing Zone:1.Groundbreaking has been set for Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.2.The initiative is overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best defines a 'Telecom Manufacturing Zone' (TMZ)?