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Government Schemes Current Affairs Quiz 2026: MCQs for SSC & Bank Exams

Central government schemes and missions: launches, renamings, outlays and the ministry in charge. These are all the government schemes questions from our daily current affairs quizzes, newest first, so you can revise one GA topic in a single sitting. Every answer names its official source.

MCQs: 7
From quizzes: 5
News summaries: 6

Government Schemes Current Affairs Questions: October 2026 (7)

Full month: Current affairs quiz October 2026

Q1.Under the Cabinet decision of 14 October 2026, the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) has been renamed as:
- A.Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
- B.Rashtriya Samajik Suraksha Yojana
- C.Pradhan Mantri Jan Suraksha Yojana
- D.Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana
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Answer: D. Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana
NSAP becomes Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. Its sub-schemes were renamed too, for example IGNOAPS is now Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana. Source: PIB, Cabinet approves continuation of NSAP, 14 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2026 · 14 October 2026
Q2.What total outlay has the Cabinet approved for continuing NSAP from 2026-27 to 2030-31?
- A.Rs 52,878 crore
- B.Rs 23,731 crore
- C.Rs 10,000 crore
- D.Rs 53,428 crore
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Answer: D. Rs 53,428 crore
NSAP continues for five years, 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total outlay of Rs 53,428 crore, benefiting about 3.20 crore people in all 36 States/UTs. Source: PIB, Cabinet approves continuation of NSAP, 14 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2026 · 14 October 2026
Q3.Under the revised divyangjan (disability) pension, the benchmark disability criterion has been changed to:
- A.60%
- B.50%
- C.40%
- D.80%
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Answer: C. 40%
The benchmark disability is now 40% instead of 80%, in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Assistance is Rs 375 a month for ages 0-79 and Rs 625 for 80 and above. Source: PIB, Cabinet approves continuation of NSAP, 14 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2026 · 14 October 2026
Q4.What is the financial allocation for the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025-26 to 2030-31)?
- A.Rs 6,000 crore
- B.Rs 11,440 crore
- C.Rs 24,000 crore
- D.Rs 1 lakh crore
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Answer: B. Rs 11,440 crore
The Mission is backed by Rs 11,440 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31 (PIB Backgrounder, 11 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, PIB Backgrounder, 11 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 October 2026 · 11 October 2026
Q5.How many Aspirational Agricultural Districts does the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aim to develop?
- A.50
- B.100
- C.112
- D.150
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Answer: B. 100
PMDDKY seeks to develop 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts (PIB Backgrounder, 10 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, PIB Backgrounder, 10 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10 October 2026 · 10 October 2026
Q6.India's first pilot 3D concrete-printed housing project under PMAY-G was launched in which district in October 2026?
- A.Guntur
- B.Visakhapatnam
- C.Nellore
- D.Kurnool
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Answer: A. Guntur
The foundation stone was laid in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, at Burripalem village (PIB, MoRD, 4 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, Ministry of Rural Development, 4 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 4 October 2026 · 4 October 2026
Q7.How many government ITIs does PM-SETU aim to upgrade through a hub-and-spoke model?
- A.500
- B.850
- C.1,000
- D.1,500
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Answer: C. 1,000
PM-SETU focuses on upgrading 1,000 government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model (PIB Backgrounder, 3 Oct 2026). Source: PIB, PIB Backgrounder, 3 Oct 2026.
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From Daily Current Affairs Quiz 3 October 2026 · 3 October 2026