1. Which ministry has launched the Beta Version of Adi Vaani, India’s first AI-powered translator for tribal languages?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Agriculture
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Notes:
The Adi Vaani platform, launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs with support from IIT Delhi and Tribal Research Institutes, is India’s first AI-powered tribal language translation service. At its Beta launch, it supports real-time translation in Santali, Bhili, Mundari, and Gondi. By aiming to preserve and digitize tribal languages, Adi Vaani empowers tribal communities, improves their access to government services and education, and fits into national initiatives like Digital India and Viksit Bharat 2047. Additional languages like Kui and Garo are being developed for future integration.
2. What is the name of the AI-powered chatbot launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)?
[A] SkillBot India
[B] AI Sakhi
[C] Skill India Assistant (SIA)
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Skill India Assistant (SIA)]
Notes:
Recently, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched Skill India Assistant (SIA), an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. It is developed by META and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under MSDE. It provides personalized skilling and job support through WhatsApp, promoting digital inclusion. It is accessible through Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) and WhatsApp. It uses Meta’s open-source LLaMA (Large Language Model) as its AI base.
3. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Waste Picker Enumeration App under which scheme?
[A] NAMASTE Scheme
[B] Swachh Bharat Mission
[C] AMRUT Scheme
[D] Green India Mission
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Correct Answer: A [NAMASTE Scheme]
Notes:
Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Waste Picker Enumeration App under the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme to empower waste pickers. This digital platform will identify and support waste pickers by giving them formal identity, health insurance, skill training, and livelihood access. NAMASTE scheme now aims to enumerate 2.5 lakh waste pickers and integrate them into India’s formal sanitation and circular economy systems.
4. With reference to the Poshan Tracker application, consider the following statements:
- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aimed at monitoring adolescent health in schools.
- It received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 under the ‘Innovation (Centre)’ category.
- The beneficiary module of Poshan Tracker is designed to promote citizen ownership and empowerment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [2 and 3 only]
Notes:
The Poshan Tracker is under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, not the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, making the first statement incorrect. However, it did receive the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration in 2024 and its beneficiary module is designed to promote citizen ownership and empowerment, making statements 2 and 3 correct.
5. The SEED (Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs) program was launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[B] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[C] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment recently reviewed the implementation of the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SEED). It was launched in 2022 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It aims to provide quality coaching, health insurance, housing assistance, and livelihood support to Denotified Tribes (DNT), Nomadic Tribes (NT), and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SNT). The scheme targets families with an annual income of ₹2.50 lakh or less who are not receiving benefits from other government schemes. It seeks to uplift these communities and improve their socio-economic conditions.
6. With reference to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which of the following statements is/are correct?
- CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur.
- It is a functional organisation of the Ministry of Information & Electronics Technology, Government of India, with the objective of securing Indian cyberspace.
- It is empowered to call for information and issue directions to service providers, intermediaries, data centres, body corporates, and any other person.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [All three]
Notes:- CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur. Correct: It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur.
- It is a functional organisation of the Ministry of Information & Electronics Technology, Government of India, with the objective of securing Indian cyberspace. Correct: It is a functional organisation of the Ministry of Information & Electronics Technology, Government of India, with the objective of securing Indian cyberspace. CERT-In has been operational since January 2004.
- It is empowered to call for information and issue directions to service providers, intermediaries, data centres, body corporates, and any other person. Correct: To perform functions, CERT-In is empowered to call for informationand issue directions to service providers, intermediaries, data centres, body corporates, and any other person.
7. In the context of the Prime Minister’s New 15-Point Programme for the Welfare of Minority Communities, which of the following observations is/are correct?
- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- The programme aims to ensure equal opportunities for only six centrally notified minority communities.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Incorrect: It is an overarching programme which covers various schemes/initiatives of the participating Ministries/Departments with an aim to ensure that the underprivileged and weaker sections of six centrally notified minority communities have equal opportunities for availing the various Government welfare Schemes and contribute to the overall socio-economic development of the Country.
- The programme aims to ensure equal opportunities for only six centrally notified minority communities. Correct: The Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme aims to ensure equal opportunities for six centrally notified minority communities, including Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Muslims, Buddhists, and Parsis.
8. Regarding the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis, consider the following statements:
- It is a non-statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- It makes reports to the Central or State Governments on any matter concerning Safai Karamcharis.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- It is a non-statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Incorrect: National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993, was enacted in September, 1993 and a statutory National Commission for Safai Karmcharis was first constituted in August, 1994.
- It makes reports to the Central or State Governments on any matter concerning Safai Karamcharis. Correct: It tender advice for its effective implementation to the Centre and State Governments, and enquire into complaints regarding contravention/non-implementation of the provisions of the Act.
9. In the context of the PM YASASVI Scheme, Consider the following statements:
- It aims to uplift SC/ST students by providing access to quality education during their formative years.
- It is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- It aims to uplift SC/ST students by providing access to quality education during their formative years. Incorrect: PM-YASASVI Scheme: It is a comprehensive umbrella scheme aimed at uplifting students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) by providing them with access to quality education during their formative years. It has consolidated and enhanced several earlier initiatives, including the Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for EBCs and the Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for DNTs, which were subsumed under this program starting from 2021-22.
- It is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: Correct: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the implementing agency for this scheme.
10. What is the name of the innovative digital platform recently launched by Ministry of Education to empower educators in India?
[A] TeacherApp
[B] TeachNow
[C] LearnSmart
[D] EduTech Hub
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Correct Answer: A [TeacherApp]
Notes:
The TeacherApp, launched by Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, aims to revolutionize education in India by equipping teachers with essential skills for modern classrooms. Developed by Bharti Airtel Foundation, it offers over 260 hours of resources including courses, videos, and interactive sessions. The platform aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, emphasizing the importance of continuous teacher development to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. By fostering a community of educators, the app supports innovative teaching practices and aims to transform schools into effective learning environments.
