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Daily PIB quiz · 15 October 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 15 October 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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PIB · RDI Scheme Expansion Advanced Chemicals Petrochemicals

Consider the following statements regarding the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme:1.The RDI Scheme has a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore and is managed by the Ministry of Finance.2.The scheme covers concessional long-term funding for private sector R&D across critical technology sectors.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · RDI Scheme Expansion Advanced Chemicals Petrochemicals

Which government body manages the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme which recently expanded its technology areas to include Advanced Chemicals and Petrochemicals?
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PIB · NLU Mobilization Judicial Pendency 100 Hotspot Districts

Consider the following statements regarding the recent judicial pendency initiative:1.The Ministry of Law and Justice mobilized National Law Universities to target criminal case backlogs across high-pendency hotspot districts.2.The initiative covers exactly 150 high-pendency hotspot judicial districts across the country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Combined Task Force 154 Indian Navy CTF 154 CMF

Consider the following statements regarding the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF):1.The headquarters of the Combined Maritime Forces is located in Manama, Bahrain.2.CTF 154 is primarily a combat-focused strike task force operating under the CMF.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Combined Task Force 154 Indian Navy CTF 154 CMF

The Indian Navy recently completed its maiden tenure commanding which specific task force under the Combined Maritime Forces?
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