Parliament replies digest (1–5 Dec 2025): quantum, e-Drive, heatwaves, gig workers
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What happened
- National Quantum Mission has an outlay of ₹6,003.65 crore over eight years [PIB, Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha reply].
- ₹1,634.62 crore of subsidy had been disbursed under PM E-DRIVE till 23 November 2025 [PIB, Parliament reply].
- IMD’s Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas covers 13 major hazards, including heatwaves [PIB, Parliament reply].
- Over 31.38 crore unorganised workers were on e-Shram by November 2025 [PIB, Parliament reply].
Background
- Session-week replies give official figures you can quote in Mains. Note the scheme name, the number and the date.
Why it matters
- Use these as data points. Replies are on record, so they carry weight.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-05): national Quantum Mission has an outlay of ₹6,003.65 crore over eight years.
- Use these as data points. Replies are on record, so they carry weight.
Quotable data point₹1,634.62 crore of subsidy had been disbursed under PM E-DRIVE till 23 November 2025.
PIB: MoST: PQ National Quantum Mission, 5 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: NQM outlay, e-Shram.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
NQM outlay
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
NQM period
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
e-Shram registrations (Nov 2025)
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoST: PQ National Quantum Mission, 5 Dec 2025
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