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State Schemes
Chhattisgarh Introduces 'DWEEPTI Yojana' for Clean Energy Entrepreneurship
The Chhattisgarh state government rolled out the 'Decentralised Women Empowerment on Energy and Policy for Transformative Inclusion' (DWEEPTI) Yojana.
It is recognized as India's first women-led decentralized renewable energy scheme.
The initiative empowers Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to operate as independent solar energy entrepreneurs.
Exam Perspective: Combining renewable energy adoption with rural women-led self-help groups fosters sustainable livelihood creation.
It is recognized as India's first women-led decentralized renewable energy scheme.
The initiative empowers Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to operate as independent solar energy entrepreneurs.
Exam Perspective: Combining renewable energy adoption with rural women-led self-help groups fosters sustainable livelihood creation.
Key Facts / Static GK
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister: Vishnu Deo Sai
Chhattisgarh Governor: Ramen Deka
Chhattisgarh Capital: Raipur
National Parks in Chhattisgarh: Guru Ghasidas, Indravati, Kanger Valley
Chhattisgarh Governor: Ramen Deka
Chhattisgarh Capital: Raipur
National Parks in Chhattisgarh: Guru Ghasidas, Indravati, Kanger Valley
Practice Quiz — 31 July 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Mexico?
Answer: (A) Ngulkham Jathom Gangte — Ngulkham Jathom Gangte, who served as Special Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Mexico.
Q2. Under which section of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 did the Reserve Bank of India cancel the licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited?
Answer: (B) Section 22(4) — The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Q3. Which payment networks support the newly launched 'Google Pay Flex SBI Card'?
Answer: (C) RuPay and Visa — The Google Pay Flex SBI Card is available on both RuPay and Visa payment networks.
Q4. Which company became the fourth insurance entity to receive an operational licence from IRDAI in calendar year 2026?
Answer: (C) ProTec General Insurance Limited — ProTec General Insurance Limited became the fourth insurance entity to receive a licence from IRDAI in 2026, following Kiwi General, Allianz Jio Reinsurance, and Prudential HCL Health Insurance.
Q5. The merger of Go Digit Infoworks Services into Go Digit General Insurance was approved under which key legislative framework?
Answer: (B) Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025 — The merger marks the first-ever integration of a non-insurance holding entity into an insurance company under the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025.
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