India Boosts Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Social Security with Key Policy Updates
October 29, 2025
In the last 24 hours, the Indian government has announced significant policy decisions and updates across various sectors, demonstrating a strong push towards economic growth, self-reliance, and social welfare. Key highlights include a substantial increase in fertilizer subsidies for the Rabi 2025-26 season, approval of major projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, and advancements in social security initiatives for senior citizens. Discussions are also underway regarding the future of IT hardware import systems and the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
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Question 1 of 18
The Union Cabinet recently approved a substantial increase in subsidies for which category of fertilizers for the Rabi 2025-26 season?
Correct Answer: B) Non-urea fertilizers
Full Answer: Ans: b) Non-urea fertilizers
Full Answer: Ans: b) Non-urea fertilizers
Which two fertilizer nutrients received an increased subsidy for the Rabi 2025-26 season, while others like Nitrogen and Potash remained unchanged?
Correct Answer: B) Phosphorous (P) and Sulphur (S)
Full Answer: Ans: b) Phosphorous (P) and Sulphur (S)
Full Answer: Ans: b) Phosphorous (P) and Sulphur (S)
What is the primary objective behind the government's decision to increase non-urea fertilizer subsidies for Rabi 2025-26 without raising the Maximum Retail Price (MRP)?
Correct Answer: B) To offset higher input costs for farmers and ensure fertilizer availability
Full Answer: Ans: b) To offset higher input costs for farmers and ensure fertilizer availability
Full Answer: Ans: b) To offset higher input costs for farmers and ensure fertilizer availability
The first batch of seven projects to boost domestic electronics manufacturing was approved under which scheme?
Correct Answer: C) Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
Which of the following components are among those expected to be produced by the newly approved facilities under the ECMS, aiming to reduce India's import reliance?
Correct Answer: B) Multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and camera module sub-assemblies
Full Answer: Ans: b) Multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and camera module sub-assemblies
Full Answer: Ans: b) Multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and camera module sub-assemblies
The first batch of ECMS projects, with an investment of ā¹5,532 crore, are spread across which three Indian states?
Correct Answer: C) Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh
What body's Terms of Reference (TOR) were approved by the Union Cabinet on October 28, 2025, to review salaries, allowances, and pensions for central government employees and pensioners?
Correct Answer: B) 8th Central Pay Commission
Full Answer: Ans: b) 8th Central Pay Commission
Full Answer: Ans: b) 8th Central Pay Commission
What is the stipulated timeframe for the 8th Central Pay Commission to submit its recommendations after its constitution?
Correct Answer: C) Within 18 months
Full Answer: Ans: c) Within 18 months
Full Answer: Ans: c) Within 18 months
What is the primary goal of India's Import-Management System (IMS) for IT hardware, which tracks inbound shipments of products like laptops and tablets?
Correct Answer: B) To promote domestic manufacturing under schemes like PLI and reduce import dependence
Full Answer: Ans: b) To promote domestic manufacturing under schemes like PLI and reduce import dependence
Full Answer: Ans: b) To promote domestic manufacturing under schemes like PLI and reduce import dependence
When was India's Import-Management System (IMS) for IT hardware initially rolled out?
Correct Answer: B) November 2023
Full Answer: Ans: b) November 2023
Full Answer: Ans: b) November 2023
Which flagship pension scheme had surpassed 8.27 crore subscribers by October 2025?
Correct Answer: B) Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Full Answer: Ans: b) Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Full Answer: Ans: b) Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
The Ayushman Bharat ā Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) was expanded in 2024 to cover which specific demographic, providing free annual health coverage up to ā¹5 lakh?
Correct Answer: C) Senior citizens aged 70 and above
Full Answer: Ans: c) Senior citizens aged 70 and above
Full Answer: Ans: c) Senior citizens aged 70 and above
The "Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025ā31)" aims to make India self-reliant in pulse production by which target year?
Correct Answer: D) 2031
Full Answer: Ans: d) 2031
Full Answer: Ans: d) 2031
Which Ministry is responsible for implementing the "Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses"?
Correct Answer: C) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Full Answer: Ans: c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Full Answer: Ans: c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Under which scheme does the government plan to distribute 200 deep-sea fishing vessels nationwide to enhance India's deep-sea fishing capacity?
Correct Answer: C) PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
Full Answer: Ans: c) PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
Full Answer: Ans: c) PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
The Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme under the National Horticulture Board (NHB) offers subsidies for what primary purpose?
Correct Answer: C) Setting up or modernizing cold storage facilities
Full Answer: Ans: c) Setting up or modernizing cold storage facilities
Full Answer: Ans: c) Setting up or modernizing cold storage facilities
Kerala recently agreed to implement the PM SHRI scheme. What is the primary aim of this Centrally Sponsored Scheme?
Correct Answer: B) To upgrade 14,500 schools into model institutions demonstrating NEP 2020 best practices
Full Answer: Ans: b) To upgrade 14,500 schools into model institutions demonstrating NEP 2020 best practices
Full Answer: Ans: b) To upgrade 14,500 schools into model institutions demonstrating NEP 2020 best practices
What financial benefit will Kerala receive by signing the MoU to implement the PM SHRI scheme?
Correct Answer: C) ā¹1,500 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds
Full Answer: Ans: c) ā¹1,500 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds
Full Answer: Ans: c) ā¹1,500 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds