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Daily PIB quiz · 26 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 26 September 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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PIB · QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission

Consider the following statements about the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission:1.ICGS Shaunak is an indigenous Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard that participated in the inaugural observer mission.2.The mission was organized under the direct administrative control of the Ministry of Rural Development.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission

What does the term 'Sea Riders' signify in the context of maritime cooperation initiatives like the QUAD?
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PIB · RuTAG 2.0 Rural Technology Action Group

Consider the following statements regarding RuTAG 2.0 (Rural Technology Action Group):1.It was established by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to connect S&T institutions with rural technological requirements.2.The nodal ministry responsible for funding and administering RuTAG 2.0 is the Ministry of Culture.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · RuTAG 2.0 Rural Technology Action Group

In the framework of technology development and deployment, what does 'Technology Readiness Level (TRL)' measure?
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PIB · National Land Monetization Corporation NLMC

Consider the following statements regarding the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC):1.It is a 100% Union Government-owned Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance.2.Its primary mandate is to acquire agricultural land for highway expansion across rural districts.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · National Land Monetization Corporation NLMC

In the context of public asset management, 'Non-core assets' typically refer to which of the following?
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PIB · International Centre for Automotive Technology ICAT Agri Facility

Consider the following statements regarding the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT):1.ICAT operates under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and is authorized for vehicle homologation under CMVR 1989.2.The agency's primary jurisdiction is the regulation and distribution of chemical fertilizers and agricultural pesticides.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · International Centre for Automotive Technology ICAT Agri Facility

What does the term 'Homologation' mean in the context of the automotive sector?
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