Daily news quiz · 3 September 2026

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News · Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill

Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill:1.The Bill provides for single-window clearances and deemed approval mechanisms for business licenses.2.Deemed approval is a legal provision where a license is automatically canceled if the regulating authority fails to respond within a stipulated deadline.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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News · Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill

With reference to the recent provisions under the Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, what does a single-window clearance primarily entail?

A A mechanism allowing parties involved in trade and commerce to lodge standardized information and documents with a single entry point. B A direct financial subsidy provided by the central government to newly incorporated micro enterprises. C An online portal exclusively managed by the Union Ministry of Finance for tax exemptions. D A single regulatory authority that fixes the minimum support prices for industrial goods.

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News · Green Finance Nuclear Energy NITI Aayog

Consider the following statements regarding energy and green finance:1.NITI Aayog advocated for including nuclear energy within green finance frameworks to meet long-term clean energy goals.2.Base-load power refers to the maximum level of electric demand required on a power grid over a 24-hour period.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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News · Green Finance Nuclear Energy NITI Aayog

What is the primary purpose of green finance as referred to in recent policy discussions?

A Funding directed toward environmentally sustainable economic activities and projects. B Financing exclusively dedicated to thermal power plant expansion. C Subsidizing fossil fuel imports for balancing grid fluctuations. D Providing short-term loans for agricultural distress relief.

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News · Paddy Procurement Target KMS

Consider the following statements regarding the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS):1.The government set the paddy procurement target for KMS 2026-27 at 708.64 lakh tons.2.Paddy procurement targets are aligned with kharif sowing acreage and MSP operations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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News · Paddy Procurement Target KMS

What does the term Minimum Support Price (MSP) signify in the context of agricultural procurement?

A The rate at which the government purchases crops from farmers, insuring them against sharp price falls. B The maximum retail price fixed by private traders for essential food grains. C The international benchmark price for exporting surplus paddy. D The cost of cultivation reimbursed entirely as an input subsidy before sowing.

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