Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
1. ‘Right of First Refusal (RoFR)’, that was seen in news recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Medicine
[B] Shipping
[C] Environment
[D] Education
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Correct Answer: B [Shipping]
Notes:
The government has amended existing norms in chartering of vessels and the first priority will be given to ships built and flagged in India as well as owned by Indians.
As per the Shipping Ministry, for any kind of charter of a vessel, the Right of First Refusal (RoFR) would be exerted to ‘Indian built, Indian flagged and Indian owned’ vessels as the first priority. This will provide additional market access and business support to ships built in India.
2. “Kisan Suryodaya Yojana” that was seen in news recently is implemented by which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Haryana
[C] Bihar
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated “Kisan Suryodaya Yojana” of Gujarat. It is an agricultural scheme under which, farmers would be entitled to power supply from 5am to 9pm for irrigation purposes.
The scheme was announced by the state’s Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The state has allocated a budget of Rs.3500 crore for installing power transmission infrastructure under this scheme by 2023.
3. Which Union Ministry has launched a portal for transgender persons to apply gender identity certificate?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has recently launched a portal that will enable transgender persons to apply online for certification of their self-perceived gender identity.
Transgender persons can upload declaration of their gender identity, which will be the basis for their identity certificates to be issued by the district magistrate. The Minister opened ‘Garima Greh: A Shelter Home for Transgender Persons’ in Gujarat. The Ministry will open such homes in all states.
4. Which Indian state/UT has introduced a new “School bag policy”?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] Delhi
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi Government has introduced a new “School bag policy”, to reduce the weight of school bags of the students, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP).
The Government also directed the schools in the National Capital Region to implement the policy soon. As per the policy, the weight of school bags for students between classes 1-10 should not be more than 10 per cent of their body weight.
5. Which scheme of the Union Agriculture Ministry has recently crossed the 5 year mark?
[A] PM KISAN
[B] PMFBY
[C] PMSBY
[D] PMJJBY
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Correct Answer: B [PMFBY]
Notes:
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) of the Union Agriculture Ministry has recently completed 5 years since its launch.
It is a crop insurance scheme that was launched on January 13, 2016. The Ministry has stated that claims worth Rs.90,000 crore have so far been disbursed to farmers since the launch.
6. 20-crore project to build workstations, Digital Platform for ‘Work from Home’ jobs, featured in the budget of which Indian state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Finance Minister of Kerala TM Thomas Isaac launched the state government’s action plan for the next five years, if re-elected.
The main focus was on tackling unemployment in the state. The Minister proposed a 20-crore project to build workstations, a digital platform to directly hire job-seekers for ‘work from home’ or ‘work near home’ models.
7. ‘Udyam Sarathi’ and ‘Abhyudaya’ are the initiatives of which Indian state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has recently launched a mobile app named ‘Udyam Sarathi’ for seeking employment, as a part of the 3-day event marking UP DIWAS.
The state also announced the proposal to launch ‘Abhyudaya’ coaching centres, which would benefit the students who are preparing for various competitive examinations.
8. ‘MITRA’ scheme, which was announced in the recent Union Budget is related to which sector?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Textile
[C] MSME
[D] Banking
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Correct Answer: B [Textile]
Notes:
In the Union Budget 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a scheme of Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA).
The scheme is to be launched in addition to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. It aims to help the industry become competitive, attract investments and boost employment generation. Under the scheme, 7 Textile Parks will be established over 3 years.
9. Aadi Mahotsav is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry
[B] Tribal Affairs Ministry
[C] Culture Ministry
[D] Tourism Ministry
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Correct Answer: B [Tribal Affairs Ministry]
Notes:
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav, a National Tribal Festival at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. The event is scheduled to be held from February 1 to February 15, this year.
Aadi Mahotsav is a national-level tribal festival and a joint initiative of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED). The event showcases traditional art, handicrafts and cultural heritage of the country. It has been organised from 2017.
10. ‘Manufacturing Zones under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package’ scheme is to be implemented by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Heavy Industries
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Communication
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Power]
Notes:
The Ministry of Power is set to launch a domestic manufacturing programme for critical power and renewable energy equipment.
The scheme titled ‘Manufacturing Zones under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package’ was announced in the Union Budget. With an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore in the coming financial year, the scheme includes setting up three manufacturing zones per year.
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