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771.
What brand is the Indian government considering for selling rice as a strategic step to stabilize retail prices?
Krishi
Bharat
Annapurna
Swadeshi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian government is contemplating selling rice under the 'Bharat' brand as part of a strategic effort to stabilize retail prices, particularly in response to challenges faced by existing schemes like the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS).

772.
Which Indian state recently launched the Praja Palana program to address citizens' needs?
Kerala
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana's Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu inaugurated the Praja Palana program, a significant initiative by the Telangana government focused on understanding and addressing the needs of citizens at the grassroots level.

773.
What is the name of the scheme under which the Union Women and Child Development Ministry plans to set up 17,000 creches within Anganwadi centres across India?
Samarthya
Shakti Sadan
Palna
Anganwadi Plus
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Women and Child Development Ministry aims to establish 17,000 creches under the 'Palna' scheme, which is a revamped version of the National Creche Scheme introduced under 'Mission Shakti.'

774.
Who is the revered poet honoured with the renaming of Ayodhya Airport?
Maharishi Valmiki
Tulsidas
Kabir
Surdas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ayodhya Airport, set to be inaugurated on December 30, is likely to be renamed "Maharishi Valmiki Airport" in honour of the ancient poet who composed the epic Ramayana.

775.
In which Indian state did the 'Namma Cargo' logistics initiative, introducing cargo services on route buses, get launched?
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) introduced the 'Namma Cargo' logistics initiative, marking a significant milestone in its journey. The cargo services on KSRTC route buses were inaugurated by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy in Karnataka.