India Unveils Key Policies and Schemes: Boosting Connectivity, Green Mobility, and Economic Growth
September 30, 2025
In a flurry of new initiatives and policy updates, the Indian government, both at the central and state levels, has announced significant schemes aimed at enhancing connectivity, promoting green mobility, fostering economic growth, and improving social welfare. Highlights include a new rail link project with Bhutan, a massive expansion of EV charging infrastructure under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, and impactful GST reforms designed to stimulate consumer spending. Additionally, major railway modernization efforts continue, immigration processes are being digitized, and states like Odisha and Haryana have introduced new welfare and labor policies.
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Question 1 of 20
Which two new rail lines have been approved under the India-Bhutan rail connectivity initiative?
Correct Answer: B) Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse
Full Answer: Ans: b) Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse
Full Answer: Ans: b) Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse
The Kokrajhar-Gelephu rail line, a part of the India-Bhutan rail connectivity initiative, will connect which Indian state(s) with Bhutan's Sarpang region?
Correct Answer: B) Assam
Full Answer: Ans: b) Assam
Full Answer: Ans: b) Assam
What is the approximate investment approved for the Kokrajhar-Gelephu new rail line project?
Correct Answer: C) ā¹3,456 crore
Full Answer: Ans: c) ā¹3,456 crore
Full Answer: Ans: c) ā¹3,456 crore
How much has India committed towards Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024-2029)?
Correct Answer: C) ā¹10,000 crore
Full Answer: Ans: c) ā¹10,000 crore
Full Answer: Ans: c) ā¹10,000 crore
What is the primary objective of the PM E-DRIVE scheme?
Correct Answer: B) To deploy approximately 72,300 public EV charging stations nationwide
Full Answer: Ans: b) To deploy approximately 72,300 public EV charging stations nationwide
Full Answer: Ans: b) To deploy approximately 72,300 public EV charging stations nationwide
Under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, which premises are eligible for a 100% subsidy on both upstream infrastructure and EV charging equipment?
Correct Answer: C) Government premises (offices, residential complexes, hospitals, and educational institutions)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Government premises (offices, residential complexes, hospitals, and educational institutions)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Government premises (offices, residential complexes, hospitals, and educational institutions)
According to the Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, what is one of the main aims of the recent GST reforms?
Correct Answer: C) To lower the average tax burden and increase disposable income
Full Answer: Ans: c) To lower the average tax burden and increase disposable income
Full Answer: Ans: c) To lower the average tax burden and increase disposable income
EY India projects India's real GDP growth for FY26 at what percentage, attributing it to GST 2.0 reforms?
Correct Answer: C) 6.7%
Full Answer: Ans: c) 6.7%
Full Answer: Ans: c) 6.7%
Approximately how many railway stations are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
Correct Answer: C) Over 1,300
Full Answer: Ans: c) Over 1,300
Full Answer: Ans: c) Over 1,300
Which automatic train protection system has been introduced by Indian Railways to enhance safety standards?
Correct Answer: C) Kavach
Full Answer: Ans: c) Kavach
Full Answer: Ans: c) Kavach
How many new Vande Bharat trains are planned for introduction in the next two to three years as part of Indian Railways' modernization efforts?
Correct Answer: C) 200
Full Answer: Ans: c) 200
Full Answer: Ans: c) 200
From which date will India replace physical disembarkation cards for foreign nationals with an e-Arrival Card system?
Correct Answer: C) October 1, 2025
Full Answer: Ans: c) October 1, 2025
Full Answer: Ans: c) October 1, 2025
Foreign nationals will need to submit an online application for the e-Arrival Card up to how many hours before arrival?
Correct Answer: C) 72 hours
Full Answer: Ans: c) 72 hours
Full Answer: Ans: c) 72 hours
What is the new approved daily working hour limit in Odisha for labor, while maintaining a 48-hour weekly cap?
Correct Answer: C) 10 hours
Full Answer: Ans: c) 10 hours
Full Answer: Ans: c) 10 hours
The Odisha government's scheme for developing model schools at the gram panchayat level, focusing on inclusive and quality education, is known as?
Correct Answer: B) Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) scheme
Full Answer: Ans: b) Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) scheme
Full Answer: Ans: b) Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) scheme
In which year was the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana launched by the Haryana Government?
Correct Answer: C) 2025
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2025
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2025
What is the monthly financial assistance provided under the Haryana Government's Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana?
Correct Answer: C) ā¹2,100
Full Answer: Ans: c) ā¹2,100
Full Answer: Ans: c) ā¹2,100
What is the annual family income criterion for women to be eligible for the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana in Haryana?
Correct Answer: B) Below ā¹1 lakh
Full Answer: Ans: b) Below ā¹1 lakh
Full Answer: Ans: b) Below ā¹1 lakh
From October 1, 2025, non-government NPS subscribers will be allowed to invest what percentage of their funds in equities under a single plan?
Correct Answer: C) Up to 100%
Full Answer: Ans: c) Up to 100%
Full Answer: Ans: c) Up to 100%
What significant change in cheque handling has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced to be effective from October 4, 2025?
Correct Answer: C) Transition from batch clearing to continuous clearing with settlement on realization
Full Answer: Ans: c) Transition from batch clearing to continuous clearing with settlement on realization
Full Answer: Ans: c) Transition from batch clearing to continuous clearing with settlement on realization