India Unveils Key Policies and Initiatives Across Infrastructure, Finance, and Urban Development
October 15, 2025
In the last 24 hours, the Indian government and state administrations have rolled out and updated several significant schemes and policies aimed at boosting infrastructure, enhancing financial inclusion, and promoting urban development. Key highlights include new initiatives under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, an expanded credit facility for Jan Dhan account holders, a comprehensive urban redevelopment policy for Uttar Pradesh, and a major amnesty scheme for water bills in Delhi. India also resumed international postal services to the USA, implementing a new duty collection mechanism.
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Question 1 of 19
Which of the following initiatives was launched on the fourth anniversary of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan to open the platform to the private sector?
Correct Answer: C) PM GatiShakti Public
Full Answer: Ans: c) PM GatiShakti Public
Full Answer: Ans: c) PM GatiShakti Public
The 'PM GatiShakti ā Offshore' initiative is a dedicated digital platform primarily for the integrated planning and management of which sector?
Correct Answer: B) Offshore development across sectors like wind farms and marine resources
Full Answer: Ans: b) Offshore development across sectors like wind farms and marine resources
Full Answer: Ans: b) Offshore development across sectors like wind farms and marine resources
The 'PMGS District Master Plan (DMP)' was introduced to strengthen data-driven local infrastructure development in which specific category of districts?
Correct Answer: C) Aspirational Districts
Full Answer: Ans: c) Aspirational Districts
Full Answer: Ans: c) Aspirational Districts
What is the main objective of 'LEAPS 2025' which was unveiled alongside other PM GatiShakti initiatives?
Correct Answer: B) To recognize innovation and leadership in the logistics sector
Full Answer: Ans: b) To recognize innovation and leadership in the logistics sector
Full Answer: Ans: b) To recognize innovation and leadership in the logistics sector
What new credit facility has been introduced for active Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account holders for 2025?
Correct Answer: B) A credit facility of up to ā¹10,000
Full Answer: Ans: b) A credit facility of up to ā¹10,000
Full Answer: Ans: b) A credit facility of up to ā¹10,000
The new credit facility under PMJDY is primarily aimed at providing accessible financial support to which groups?
Correct Answer: C) Small traders, workers, and low-income households
Full Answer: Ans: c) Small traders, workers, and low-income households
Full Answer: Ans: c) Small traders, workers, and low-income households
Which state recently announced plans for a new, comprehensive Urban Redevelopment Policy to holistically rejuvenate its cities?
Correct Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Uttar Pradesh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Uttar Pradesh
Which of the following is a key priority of Uttar Pradesh's new Urban Redevelopment Policy?
Correct Answer: C) Promotion of private investment and a single-window approval system
Full Answer: Ans: c) Promotion of private investment and a single-window approval system
Full Answer: Ans: c) Promotion of private investment and a single-window approval system
The Delhi government's new water service scheme offers a 100% waiver on Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) for outstanding water bills if the principal amount is cleared by what date?
Correct Answer: C) January 31, 2026
Full Answer: Ans: c) January 31, 2026
Full Answer: Ans: c) January 31, 2026
Under Delhi's new scheme for regularizing unauthorized water and sewer connections, what is the reduced penalty for a domestic connection?
Correct Answer: B) ā¹1,000
Full Answer: Ans: b) ā¹1,000
Full Answer: Ans: b) ā¹1,000
India resumed all categories of international postal services to which country from October 15, 2025, after a nearly two-month suspension?
Correct Answer: C) United States of America
Full Answer: Ans: c) United States of America
Full Answer: Ans: c) United States of America
What new compliant mechanism has been established by the Department of Posts for international services to the USA, involving upfront collection of customs duties?
Correct Answer: C) Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) processing
Full Answer: Ans: c) Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) processing
Full Answer: Ans: c) Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) processing
As of July 2025, the installed residential rooftop solar capacity under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY) represents what percentage of its ambitious target of 1 crore household installations?
Correct Answer: C) 13%
Full Answer: Ans: c) 13%
Full Answer: Ans: c) 13%
Which of the following is identified as a key challenge hindering the broader adoption of the PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Scheme?
Correct Answer: C) Low consumer awareness and access to finance
Full Answer: Ans: c) Low consumer awareness and access to finance
Full Answer: Ans: c) Low consumer awareness and access to finance
Which scheme, launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on a pilot basis with Alliance Air, aims to offer fixed airfares on select routes to reduce price fluctuations?
Correct Answer: C) Fare Se Fursat
Full Answer: Ans: c) Fare Se Fursat
Full Answer: Ans: c) Fare Se Fursat
NITI Aayog recently released a report titled 'India's Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries.' This report focuses on which aspect of India's economy?
Correct Answer: C) Marine Resources and Fisheries
Full Answer: Ans: c) Marine Resources and Fisheries
Full Answer: Ans: c) Marine Resources and Fisheries
What significant regulatory change came into effect for the National Pension System (NPS) from October 1, 2025, specifically for non-government investors?
Correct Answer: C) Allowing 100% equity investment
Full Answer: Ans: c) Allowing 100% equity investment
Full Answer: Ans: c) Allowing 100% equity investment
From October 1, 2025, a regulatory change regarding online gaming came into effect, which primarily involves:
Correct Answer: B) Banning real-money betting
Full Answer: Ans: b) Banning real-money betting
Full Answer: Ans: b) Banning real-money betting
The 21st installment of which scheme, providing ā¹2,000 to eligible farmers, has commenced disbursement in several states?
Correct Answer: B) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Full Answer: Ans: b) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Full Answer: Ans: b) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana