1. Which ministry is set to launch “Santusht” portal for rapid grievance redressal for the employers and the employees?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Labor and Employment
[D] Ministry of Human Resource Development
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Labor and Employment]
Notes:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment is going to launch “Santusht” platform next month to ensure an efficient implementation of the labour laws at the grass root levels. It will also look into the services provided by the retirement fund body, EPFO and health insurance and service provider ESIC for those working in the formal sector.
2. The Transport Department of which state recently launched a helpline for women called ‘Damini’?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) launched a helpline for women called ‘Damini’, to improve the safety of women in public road transport. The helpline number subscribed for this scheme is ‘81142-77777’, which will have both calling and Whatsapp service. The helpline will be handled by women officers at the headquarters and zonal offices of UPSRTC, which will be operational from 9 am to 6 pm daily. This scheme is launched as a part of the Central Government initiative of ‘Nirbhaya Scheme’.
3. Which state government recently launched the ‘Reading Mission’ initiative for students?
[A] Odisha
[B] Kerala
[C] Haryana
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
The state government of Haryana has launched an initiative called ‘Reading Mission- Haryana’. The initiative was launched to encourage reading habit among the young students of the state.
The scheme is on the lines of the ‘Reading Mission 2022’, launched by the central government. Under the state’s initiative, monthly book review sessions and mass book reading are to be organised by students in educational institutions.
4. ‘Apiary on Wheels’ is an initiative of which statutory body of India?
[A] National Commission for Women
[B] National Commission for Minorities
[C] National Green Tribunal
[D] Khadi and Village Industries Commission
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Correct Answer: D [Khadi and Village Industries Commission ]
Notes:
‘Apiary on wheels’ means ‘Collection of bees on wheels’. The ‘Apiary on Wheels’ initiative is designed by the Indian statutory body, ‘Khadi and Village Industries Commission’.
The initiative includes effective migration of Bee boxes with live bee colonies/ collection. It is a platform by which 20 Bee boxes can be carried from one place to another without any difficulty. The unique scheme of KVIC was recently inaugurated by the Union Minister of MSME Shri Nitin Gadkari.
5. Which Public sector Enterprise is the implementing agency of ‘Renewable Energy Management Centre’ scheme?
[A] PowerGrid Corporation
[B] NHPC Limited
[C] NTPC Limited
[D] Solar Energy Corporation of India
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Correct Answer: A [PowerGrid Corporation]
Notes:
11 Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMCs) were inaugurated by the Union Power Minister R K Singh, for renewable energy integration. He also inaugurated the Northern Region Renewable Energy Management Centre (NR-REMC).
The government had approved the implementation of the Renewable Energy Management Centres -REMCs as a central scheme. Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, PowerGrid was named as the implementing agency.
6. The recently launched ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship programme’ is a part of the SANKALP scheme of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Human Resource Development
[C] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Mahendra Nath Pandey launched the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship programme in the Indian Institute of Management in Bengaluru.
The Fellowship is a part of the SANKALP programme of the ministry and aims at preparing District Skill Development plan by providing skilled manpower for District Skill Committees. Under this pilot project, IIM-B shall train 75 graduates for two years in preparing the District skill plan.
7. What is the name of the Central Government’s economic package for the poor to fight the coronavirus pandemic and lock-down?
[A] Prime Minister Gareeb Kalyan Scheme
[B] Prime Minister Annadata Scheme
[C] Prime Minister KISAN Scheme
[D] Prime Minister Gareeb Suraksha Scheme
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Correct Answer: A [Prime Minister Gareeb Kalyan Scheme]
Notes:
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Government’s ₹1.7 lakh crore economic package for the poor to fight the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown named ‘Prime Minister Gareeb Kalyan Scheme’.
Under the scheme, ex-gratia of ₹1,000 will be given to poor senior citizens, poor widows and poor disabled and ₹500 per month for 3 months to women Jan Dhan account holders; Ujjwala beneficiaries will get free cooking gas (LPG) cylinders for next three months; An installment of ₹2000 will be transferred to farmers. Under Prime Minister Garib Ann Yojna, additional 5 kg rice or wheat per month is given in addition to the existing scheme.
8. What is the daily wage per person in MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) scheme, after the relief package of the government?
[A] Rs. 182
[B] Rs. 192
[C] Rs. 202
[D] Rs. 242
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Correct Answer: C [Rs. 202]
Notes:
The Central Government recently unveiled a Rs. 1.7 lakh crore worth fiscal stimulus to help people tackle the lock down amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Among various measures announced by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, it was notified that the MGNREGA wages will rise to Rs 202 per day per person from the earlier daily wage of Rs 182. This step is expected to benefit 136.2 million families.
9. The Government of India has recently set up a “cargo air-bridge” with which country, to transport critical medical supplies?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] China
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
The government of India recently announced the establishment of “cargo air-bridge” between India and China.
This air bridge uses regular cargo flights for transporting critical medical supplies between the two countries. This initiative is operated by Air India from April 3. This is implemented under the ‘Lifeline Udan’ initiative of the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation.
10. According to the recent announcement of the Health Ministry, about 50 Crore citizens will be eligible for free COVID-19 testing and treatment under which scheme?
[A] Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana- PMJAY
[B] Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
[C] Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
[D] Pradhan Mantri Poshan Abhiyan
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Correct Answer: A [Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana- PMJAY]
Notes:
As per the recent announcement of the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, more than 50 crore vulnerable citizens will be eligible for free COVID-19 testing and treatment under Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana- PMJAY.
The Minister also appealed to the private labs and hospitals to come forward and become a part of this initiative. Hospitals empanelled under the AB-PMJAY scheme can use their authorised testing facilities or tie up with an authorised testing facility to provide this service.
