With reference to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), consider the following statements:1.It is a statutory regulatory body established under the PFRDA Act, 2013.2.It functions as an autonomous body under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Daily news quiz · 2 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 2 September 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.
In the context of the National Pension System (NPS), what does a 'Defined Contribution' pension structure mean?
Consider the following statements regarding the use of 'Totaliser' machines in Indian elections:1.A Totaliser connects up to 14 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to aggregate votes prior to counting.2.Its primary function is to reveal booth-wise voting patterns to enable detailed post-election analysis by political parties.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following best describes the main purpose of deploying a 'Totaliser' mechanism during the vote-counting process?
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI):1.It was declared an 'Institution of National Importance' under the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959.2.It functions as an attached office directly under the administrative control of the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the Indian administrative setup, what does the status of an 'Institution of National Importance' signify?
Consider the following statements regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA):1.It was enacted in 2005 as a demand-driven statutory employment guarantee framework.2.District Collectors hold the primary statutory responsibility for planning and executing recommended works under the Act.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of statutory employment guarantee schemes like MGNREGA, what is meant by a 'Demand-Driven Guarantee'?