PM Surya Ghar Yojana Sets December 2026 Target to Empower 75 Lakh Homes with Solar Power

1. Consider the following statements regarding the recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) elections: 1. Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe have been elected as non-permanent members. 2. Their two-year term will commence on 1 January 2027. 3. They will replace members including Denmark, Greece, and Pakistan. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Explanation: All three statements are correct. The UNGA elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe as non-permanent members for a two-year term starting 1 January 2027. They will succeed Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia.

2. What is the maximum subsidy amount provided to households for installing a rooftop solar system of 3 kW or more under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?

Explanation: Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, households can receive a maximum subsidy of up to ‹78,000 for installing rooftop solar systems of 3 kW capacity or above.

3. With reference to Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) in India, consider the following statements: 1. They can operate on fuel blends ranging from E20 to E100. 2. The country's first flex-fuel passenger car is developed by Maruti Suzuki. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

Explanation: Both statements are correct. Flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) can operate on ethanol-gasoline blends ranging from E20 to E100. India's first passenger FFV is a WagonR developed by Maruti Suzuki.

4. Which central ministry has launched 'Mission Senehjori' to transform Assam's Muga Silk into a global luxury brand?

Explanation: Mission Senehjori is a cluster-based initiative launched by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) to transform Assam's Muga Silk sector.

5. The Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was recently established as a joint bilateral initiative between India and which other country?

Explanation: The India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was jointly launched in New Delhi by India's Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.