To what level was the rice sale target under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) for 2026-27 raised in November 2026?
- A.25 LMT
- B.36 LMT
- C.50 LMT
- D.75 LMT
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Explanation
The correct answer is 50 LMT. The Government of India doubled the target quantity of rice to be sold through e-auctions under OMSS (D) for 2026-27, from 25 LMT to 50 LMT. The reason is visible in the sales figures: up to 31 October 2026 the full original quantity of 25 LMT had already been sold to private parties, against only 11 LMT in the matching period of the previous financial year. Option A, 25 LMT, is the old target, and also the amount already sold, so it is a natural trap. Option B, 36 LMT, and Option D, 75 LMT, do not match the revised target. The decision came with other steps to calm rice prices: weekly stock disclosure, stock limits in five southern states and extra Bharat Rice for NAFED, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar.
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Practice Questions
Under the order of 6 November 2026, on which day of the week must rice and paddy stockists update their stock positions on the Food Stock Portal?
- A.Monday
- B.Wednesday
- C.Friday
- D.Saturday
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The order directs traders and wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors or millers in every State and Union Territory to disclose their rice and paddy stocks every Friday on the Food Stock Portal, under six categories: Basmati rice, non-Basmati premium rice, non-Basmati rice, parboiled rice, broken rice and paddy.
Read the full explanation →Which of the following states was NOT among those given the Centre's concurrence in November 2026 to impose stock limits on rice and paddy?
- A.Kerala
- B.Telangana
- C.Odisha
- D.Karnataka
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The Government of India conveyed its concurrence, through a communication dated 6 November 2026, to five southern states: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
Read the full explanation →What was the theme of the 14th India Chem 2026 held in Mumbai?
- A.Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub
- B.Chemicals for a Viksit Bharat
- C.Green Chemistry, Green Growth
- D.Make in India, Mix in India
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The 14th edition of India Chem was organised in Mumbai from 22 to 24 October 2026 as a three-day event aimed at drawing investment and promoting sustainable growth in chemicals and petrochemicals.
Read the full explanation →Which of the following is NOT one of India's three operational Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions?
- A.Dahej in Gujarat
- B.Paradeep in Odisha
- C.Visakhapatnam-Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh
- D.Haldia in West Bengal
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India has three operational PCPIRs: Dahej in Gujarat, Visakhapatnam-Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh and Paradeep in Odisha. Haldia is not among them, so option D is the exception.
Read the full explanation →What is the total financial outlay of the BHAVYA Rasayan scheme for dedicated chemical parks?
- A.Rs 1,000 crore
- B.Rs 3,030 crore
- C.Rs 5,000 crore
- D.Rs 30,000 crore
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The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan scheme, approved in July 2026, carries that total outlay, of which Rs 3,000 crore is earmarked for common infrastructure and basic utilities and Rs 30 crore for administrative expenditure.
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