UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 09 March 2026

Answer: B. 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• The VB-G RAM-G Act, 2025, replaces the MGNREGA, 2005, which was introduced during the UPA government.
• Section 4(5) of the Act states that the Central government will determine state-wise normative allocation based on objective parameters.
• Unlike MGNREGA, the financial burden will now be shared between the Centre and the States, so statement 3 is incorrect.

Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

• India exports seafood to around 128 countries, including the U.S., Japan, China, EU countries, and West Asia.
• Andhra Pradesh contributes about 30–35% of India’s seafood exports, making it the largest aquaculture-producing state.
• The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is responsible for promoting and regulating seafood exports from India.

Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation: For the new scheme to be rolled out, State governments must complete five essential preparatory steps, including:

• Completing ongoing works under MGNREGA.
• Enrolling on DBT Sparsh, a banking platform for payments.
• Completing e-KYC verification of job cards.
• Onboarding Yuktdhara, a geospatial planning portal for preparing the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan. These measures aim to enhance transparency, digital governance, and planning efficiency.

Answer: B. 

Explanation:

• The West Asia crisis, particularly the Israel–Iran conflict, led to rumours about the disruption of shipping routes and port operations.
• This created panic among aquaculture farmers, leading them to harvest shrimp prematurely and sell at lower prices in domestic markets

Answer: B

Explanation:

• The Act empowers the Central government to determine state-wise normative allocation each financial year.
• This allocation will be based on objective parameters, which are yet to be finalised.
• These parameters may include development indicators, demand for work, and migration patterns, aiming to ensure more equitable distribution of funds among States.