Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 16 Feb 2026

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘PM RAHAT’ (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme:

1. It provides cashless medical treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per victim for any road accident occurring on National Highways only.

2. The scheme is integrated with the ‘112’ Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) to facilitate “Golden Hour” medical intervention.

3. Reimbursement to hospitals is managed through the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF), involving both insurance contributions and government budgetary support.

4. It utilizes a digital bridge by amalgamating the eDAR platform of MoRTH with the TMS 2.0 platform of the National Health Authority.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the constitutional framework for the reorganisation of states in India, consider the following statements:

1. A bill for the alteration of boundaries of any state can be introduced in either House of Parliament only on the prior recommendation of the President.

2. The President is legally bound to accept the views expressed by the State Legislature concerned regarding the proposed changes.

3. Any law made for the purpose of state reorganisation under Article 3 is considered a formal constitutional amendment under Article 368.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the ‘Economic Viability Test’ (EVT) for public infrastructure, consider the following statements:

1. Unlike a financial viability test, the EVT accounts for “externalities” such as environmental impact and time saved by the public.

2. A project can be approved based on EVT even if its financial Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is negative.

3. The primary objective of EVT is to ensure that private investors receive a minimum 15% profit on their capital investment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is composed of two distinct segments. Which of the following correctly describes these segments?