1. With respect to the Gati Shakti Mission, consider the following statements:
- It will subsume the National Infrastructure Pipeline.
- It aims to have defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- Gati Shakti Mission aims to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the next four years, with focus on expediting works on the ground, saving costs and creating jobs.
- The Gati Shakti scheme will subsume the National Infrastructure Pipeline.
- It aims to have 11 industrial corridors and 2 new defence corridors (Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh), achieving a 1.7 lakh crore turnover in defence production.
- Around 38 electronics manufacturing clusters
- 109 pharma clusters
- Increase in the total cargo handled at Indian ports to 1759 MTPA
- Adding over 200 airports, helipads, and water aerodromes.
- Extending 4G connectivity to all villages
- Adding 17,000 km to the gas pipeline network is being planned
- It intends to bring together 16 infrastructure related Ministries
2. As per the National Infrastructure Pipeline, what is the the proposed outlay for Renewable Energy Sector the Period 2020-25?
[A] Rs. 1,00,923 crores
[B] Rs 7,72,678 crores
[C] Rs. 9,29,500 crores
[D] Rs. 3,20,498 crores
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Correct Answer: C [Rs. 9,29,500 crores]
Notes:
The National Infrastructure Pipeline has proposed overall budget of Rs 102 crores for the period 2020-25, for infrastructure development in India. The allocation for Renewable Energy is Rs. 9,29,500 crores
3. In August 2020, which website was launched to give live updates of implementation of National Infrastructure Pipeline and information about infrastructure projects?
[A] Sahyatri
[B] Champions
[C] SWAYAM
[D] India Investment Grid
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Correct Answer: D [India Investment Grid]
Notes:
India Investment Grid website was launched by our Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman in August 2020. India Investment Grid provides all necessary information about infrastructure projects to the investors.
4. Who was the head of the task force that constituted the National Infrastructure Pipeline?
[A] Ajay Bhushan Pandey
[B] Injeti Srinivas
[C] Atanu Chakraborty
[D] Tarun Bajaj
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Correct Answer: C [Atanu Chakraborty]
Notes:
National Infrastructure Pipeline was constituted based on the suggestions of the task force led by Mr. Atanu Chakraborty. The National Infrastructure Pipeline was created with the mission of providing superior infrastructure facilities to the Indian Public, through new projects and investments.
5. Which among the following are the advantages of National Infrastructure pipeline(NIP)?
1. creating jobs
2. Improving living standards
3. Improve drinking water supply
Choose the correct option from the choices given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1,2 and 3 only
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
National Infrastructure pipeline(NIP) is the framework which enable a forward outlook on infrastructure projects which will create jobs, improve ease of living, and provide equitable access to infrastructure for all, thereby making growth more inclusive. NIP includes economic and social infrastructure projects.
6. What is the share of the central government in the National Infrastructure Pipeline?
[A] 40%
[B] 39%
[C] 45%
[D] 50%
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Correct Answer: B [39%]
Notes:
The National Infrastructure pipeline has outlined plans to invest more than ₹102 lakh crore on infrastructure projects by 2024-25. In this the share of the Centre, States and the private sector in the capital expenditure is 39:39:22 formula.
7. What is the total investment under the National Infrastructure pipeline as per the report published in April 2020?
[A] Rs 111 Lakh crores
[B] Rs 100 Lakh crores
[C] Rs 211 Lakh crores
[D] Rs 154 Lakh crores
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Correct Answer: A [Rs 111 Lakh crores]
Notes:
The Government released the final report in april 2020 on NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE for 2019-25. It has drawn up projects totalling investments of Rs. 111 lakh crore across roads, railways, energy and urban sectors.
8. Who headed Taskforce on National Infrastructure pipeline?
[A] Dr Saumitra Chaudary
[B] N K Singh
[C] Dr Bibek Debroy
[D] Atanu Chakraborty
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Correct Answer: D [Atanu Chakraborty]
Notes:
The task force on NIP – National Infrastructure pipeline was headed by Atanu Chakraborty (economic affairs secretary).
9. Who is going to head the recently constituted task force for developing the National Infrastructure Pipeline?
[A] Cabinet Secretary
[B] Economic Affairs Secretary
[C] Revenue Secretary
[D] Finance Secretary
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Correct Answer: B [Economic Affairs Secretary]
Notes:
The Union Finance Minister had unveiled a Rs. 102 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline. To create a road map for the national infrastructure pipeline from 2019-2020 to 2024-25, finance ministry had set up a task force. It is to be headed by the Economic Affairs Secretary.
