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Daily PIB quiz · 30 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 30 September 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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PIB · India-South Korea Defence Industries and Logistics Cooperation

Consider the following statements regarding India-South Korea defence cooperation:1.DAPA is the nodal defence procurement agency of the Republic of Korea.2.Joint defence industrial cooperation between the two nations strictly excludes private sector entities and is limited to state-owned ordnance factories.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · India-South Korea Defence Industries and Logistics Cooperation

The term 'MRO', often seen in the context of defence industries and logistics cooperation, stands for which of the following?
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PIB · Impact Assessment of PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN

Consider the following statements regarding rural development schemes and agencies:1.The National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) functions under the Ministry of Rural Development.2.PM-JANMAN is a targeted initiative aimed at the comprehensive socio-economic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Impact Assessment of PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN

The National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) recently signed an MoU for a longitudinal impact assessment study. In research methodology, what does a 'Longitudinal Study' signify?
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PIB · River Rejuvenation through Watershed Development

Consider the following statements regarding river rejuvenation and watershed management:1.Baseflow is the sustained portion of stream discharge supplied primarily by groundwater contribution during non-rainy periods.2.The Department of Land Resources, which oversees watershed initiatives, functions under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · River Rejuvenation through Watershed Development

In the context of watershed management and river rejuvenation, the 'Ridge-to-Valley Approach' refers to:
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