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Q1. The Barauni–Guwahati natural gas pipeline, recently completed, is associated with which benefit?
A) Expansion of coal-based power plants
B) Supply of piped natural gas (PNG) to households
C) Increase in crude oil imports
D) Development of nuclear energy
See: Daily Current Affairs 18 March 2026
Answer: B) Supply of piped natural gas (PNG) to households
Explanation:
The Barauni–Guwahati pipeline enables supply of piped natural gas (PNG) to domestic consumers.
Around 6,000 households in Guwahati are expected to benefit initially.
This project supports cleaner fuel usage and reduces dependence on LPG cylinders.
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PNG is considered safer and more eco-friendly than LPG.
GAIL is the main agency responsible for gas pipeline infrastructure in India.
Q2. The Water Resources Innovation Hub at Basistha is primarily focused on:
A) Hydropower generation
B) River tourism development
C) Flood management and water research
D) Fisheries expansion
Answer: C) Flood management and water research
Explanation:
The hub is established to promote research and innovation in water resource management.
It focuses on flood forecasting, erosion control, and climate resilience.
It also encourages collaboration among scientists and institutions.
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It operates under the Water Resources Department, Assam.
The initiative is linked with FREMAA for flood and river management.
Q3. The BHAVYA scheme approved by the Union Cabinet aims to:
A) Promote agriculture exports
B) Develop plug-and-play industrial parks
C) Improve rural housing
D) Expand railway networks
Answer: B) Develop plug-and-play industrial parks
Explanation:
The BHAVYA scheme aims to set up ready-to-use industrial parks across India.
It will provide infrastructure like roads, utilities, and factory spaces.
The goal is to boost manufacturing and generate employment.
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The scheme has an outlay of Rs 33,660 crore.
It is expected to create around 1.5 lakh direct jobs.
Q4. The plant species Agapetes wardii, recently discovered in Arunachal Pradesh, was earlier known only from:
A) China
B) Nepal
C) Myanmar
D) Bhutan
Answer: C) Myanmar
Explanation:
Agapetes wardii is an epiphytic shrub species.
It was previously recorded only in Myanmar before its discovery in India.
This finding enhances India’s botanical records and biodiversity knowledge.
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Arunachal Pradesh is part of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot.
The region hosts a rich variety of endemic flora and fauna.
Daily Current Affairs 19 March 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF