Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
1. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘PM MITRA’ scheme?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Textiles
[C] Ministry of Steel
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Textiles]
Notes:
The Indian government announced 7 PM MITRA (Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Parks recently.
The scheme is implemented by the Union Ministry of Textiles. PM MITRA Parks will come up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra.
2. Panchayati Raj Ministry’s Project of Panchayat Clusters aims to create how many Model Gram Panchayat Clusters across India?
[A] 100
[B] 250
[C] 500
[D] 1000
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Correct Answer: B [250]
Notes:
The progress of the “Project for Creating 250 Model Gram Panchayat Clusters across India” was reviewed recently by Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh.
Its purpose is to set up 250 model gram panchayat clusters across the country. The Minister also mentioned the importance of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) and encouraged the YFs to formulate an effective holistic plan using relevant parameters for all-round development of the Panchayats.
3. Which state/UT recently released the ‘Lake Development Programme’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Lake Development Programme was launched recently by the Telangana government. It aims to rejuvenate and develop 50 water bodies in and around Hyderabad.
Of the 50 lakes, 25 are in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits and the remaining 25 in Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) limits.
4. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘National Handloom Development Programme’?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Textiles
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Textiles]
Notes:
‘National Handloom Development Programme’ aims to promote sustainable development of handloom weavers in and outside identified handloom clusters.
The Central Government recently informed that an assistance of more than Rs.201 crore has been provided under this initiative over the last four years.
5. The ‘Foundational Literacy and numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT)’ is organised under which program?
[A] Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
[B] New India Literacy Programme
[C] Scheme of Vocational Education
[D] National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme
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Correct Answer: B [New India Literacy Programme]
Notes:
The first ‘Foundational Literacy and numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT)’ is organised under under Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme).
The Test was held across 10 States and UTs in the country to assess the basic Reading, Writing and Numeracy skills of the neo-literates.
6. ‘Mahila Nidhi’ is the first ever women’s cooperative fund launched by which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Mahila Nidhi is the first-ever women’s cooperative fund launched by Rajasthan. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved a proposal for giving 8% interest subsidy on loans obtained by the members of women’s self-help groups (SHGs) from Mahila Nidhi.
Mahila Nidhi is operated entirely by women and acts as a complementary body with the formal banking system.
7. Which state/UT has launched the ‘Family Doctor Programme’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh is set to introduce a first-of-its-kind healthcare service for the rural population called ‘Family Doctor’ programme.
It seeks to provide a continual and comprehensive preventive healthcare service.
8. The ‘Draft National Curriculum Framework for School Education’ provides frame work for children of which age group?
[A] 3-18
[B] 5-15
[C] 5-10
[D] 6-18
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Correct Answer: A [3-18]
Notes:
The Draft National Curriculum Framework for School Education provides framework for educational curriculum for children age groups 3 to 18 years.
The pre-draft of this framework was released recently and the Ministry of Education invites suggestions and public opinion.
9. Which Union Ministry notified amendments to the ‘Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics code) rules, 2021’?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics and IT]
Notes:
Ministry of Electronics and IT has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
These rules seek to create an open, safe, trusted and accountable internet. It seeks to enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social media intermediaries.
10. How many villages are covered under the ‘My Village My Heritage Programme’?
[A] 1 thousand
[B] 10 thousand
[C] 1 lakh
[D] 10 lakh
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Correct Answer: C [1 lakh]
Notes:
My Village My Heritage Programme is implemented under the aegis of the National Mission for Cultural Mapping (NMCM).
NMCM seeks to develop a comprehensive database of art forms, artists and other resources across India. Over 1 lakh villages have been covered under this programme.
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