Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
1. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Pashudhan Jagruti Abhiyaan’?
[A] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
[B] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying]
Notes:
Pashudhan Jagruti Abhiyaan is an awareness programme launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
It is organized as part of the Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahostav to increase farmers’ understanding of the latest practices and techniques in animal husbandry and dairy farming.
2. What is the target growth of medical devices industry by 2030, as per the ‘National Medical Devices Policy, 2023’?
[A] 5 billion USD
[B] 25 billion USD
[C] 50 billion USD
[D] 100 billion USD
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Correct Answer: C [50 billion USD]
Notes:
The National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 was approved recently by the Union Cabinet. The medical devices sector in India is a sunrise sector which is growing at a fast pace.
The policy is expected to help the medical devices industry grow from the present 11 billion USD to 50 billion USD by 2030. It also aims to rise India’s share to 10-12% in the global market over the next 25 years.
3. Which state launched the ‘State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology -SWAGAT’ initiative?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Assam
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology -SWAGAT initiative was launched by the Gujarat Government in 2003.
The SWAGAT Online Programme has four components: the State SWAGAT, District SWAGAT, Taluka SWAGAT and Gram SWAGAT. Prime Minister Modi will address the 20th anniversary of this initiative.
4. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘City Beauty Competition Portal’?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Tourism
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
The City Beauty Competition portal was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to encourage and recognize the efforts taken by cities and wards to create beautiful and inclusive public spaces.
The wards and public spaces in cities would be adjudged in the competition based on the five broad pillars – accessibility, amenities, activities, aesthetics and ecology.
5. Which Union Ministry is associated with ‘NM-ICPS Mission’?
[A] Ministry of Science & Technology
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Science & Technology]
Notes:
National Mission in Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) is aimed at tackling various aspects of technology development, application development, enhancing human resources and skills, as well as promoting entrepreneurship and start-up development in Cyber Physical System (CPS) and related technologies.
As part of this initiative, C3iHub, a cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub in IIT Kanpur, supported by the DST, launched the Cybersecurity Skilling Programme.
6. Which state/UT launched the ‘Ladli Bahna Yojana’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Ladli Bahna Yojana is an initiative of the Madhya Pradesh Government aimed at providing financial aid to women in the state.
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh recently took part in various programmes under this initiative in Bhopal.
7. Which state/UT launched the ‘Adarsha Colony initiative’?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
As part of the Adarsha Colony initiative, the Odisha government has sanctioned ₹22.5 crore for setting up India’s first resettlement colony for people affected by coastal erosion and climate change.
The colony will be set up for the people of Satbhaya in Kendrapada district. The fund will be utilities for the construction of houses, drinking water, electricity, roads and other facilities for the displaced people.
8. The Smart Cities Mission has been extended from June 2023 to which year?
[A] 2024
[B] 2025
[C] 2027
[D] 2030
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Correct Answer: A [2024]
Notes:
The Central Government has extended the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission from June 2023 to June 2024, to allow all 100 cities to complete their projects and share their experiences.
The Smart Cities Mission began in 2015, and 100 cities were chosen through a competitive process from January 2016 to June 2018, with five years given to complete their projects.
9. Which state announced financial aid of Rs.10 lakh to discharged patients suffering from the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
[A] Kerala
[B] Goa
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder of progressive muscular weakness that generally affects boys.
The Odisha government recently announced one-time financial aid of Rs.10 lakh to each discharged patient suffering from the DMD.
10. ‘RAMP programme’ is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Textiles
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Power
[D] Ministry of Culture
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of MSME]
Notes:
The RAMP programme aims at improving access to market and credit of MSMEs, improving Centre-State linkages and addressing issues of delayed payments of MSMEs.
The first meeting of the National MSME Council was organized by the MSME ministry. It was set up to function as an administrative body that oversee coordination between central ministries/departments, and monitor progress on reforms including the RAMP programme.
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