Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
11. Which Union Ministry is the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Food Processing Industries]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) implements Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters).
Recently, the Union Government has approved the implementation of 27 projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana scheme. The projects aim to develop integrated cold chains and value addition infrastructure.
12. The Conclave on “School Education in 21st Century” has been organised under which initiative of the Education Ministry?
[A] Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
[B] Shiksha Parv
[C] GOAL
[D] STRIDE
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Correct Answer: B [Shiksha Parv]
Notes:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Conclave on “School Education in 21st Century” today through video conference.
This video conference was held on the background of National Education Policy 2020, as a part of the Shiksha Parv initiative. The Prime Minister also announced that School students will have new curriculum framework by 2022.
13. The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan – Insurance Scheme for Health Workers has been extended for how many days?
[A] 30 days
[B] 60 days
[C] 120 days
[D] 180 days
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Correct Answer: D [180 days]
Notes:
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers has been extended for a period of 180 days.
It is a central sector scheme that provides an insurance cover of Rs.50 lakh to health workers who would have direct contact with COVID 10 patients. The scheme was initially launched on March 30th this year for a period of 90 days. It was earlier extended to a further period of 90 days till 25th September.
14. Which state / UT has launched a new Land document registration system named NGDRS?
[A] Delhi
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has launched “National Generic Document Registration System” (NGDRS).
This system marks a shift from the existing manual registration system to online registration for sale or purchase of land. The new system would add strength to the UT’s e governance by establishing a transparent and accountable land registration mechanism.
15. The foundation day of which scheme was celebrated as ‘Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge’?
[A] PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana
[B] Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
[C] Skill India Loan campaign
[D] Kaushal Samman Nidhi
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Correct Answer: B [Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana]
Notes:
The foundation Day of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) has been celebrated as ‘Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge’.
Ministry of Rural Development organised the event on the occasion of Antyodaya Diwas, to commemorate the 6th foundation of the DDU-GKY scheme. Around 10.51 lakh rural youth were given training and 6.65 lakh were given succesful placement under the scheme.
16. As of today, how many Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) have been selected by Sports Ministry?
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Correct Answer: D [24]
Notes:
The Sports Ministry has recently selected nine States and Union Territories for upgradation to Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE).
The Ministry had identified 14 centres to be upgraded to Khelo India State Centre of Excellence. The total number stands at 24 KISCEs from 23 States and UTs. Centre will provide assistance for bridging gaps in sports equipment, coaches and technical support among others.
17. What is the name of the scheme launched by the Agriculture Ministry, to assist cooperatives in creation of healthcare infrastructure?
[A] AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR
[B] AYUSHMAN SAMRIDDHI
[C] AROGYA SVEEKAR
[D] COOP INFRA FUND
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Correct Answer: A [AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR]
Notes:
A new scheme named ‘AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR’ has been launched by the Agriculture Ministry, to assist cooperatives in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the country.
It is formulated by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). Under the scheme, NCDC would extend term loans to prospective cooperatives totalling Rs.10,000 Crore in the coming years, for creating health facilities.
18. What is the name of the campaign launched by Union Ministry of Textiles, for Diwali 2020?
[A] #Local4Vocal
[B] #India2celebrate
[C] #Local4Diwali
[D] #BuyIndian
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Correct Answer: C [#Local4Diwali]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Textiles has launched a campaign named #Local4Diwali. This campaign appeals the people to extend support for local textile and handicraft business.
The Union Minister of Textiles has requested people to take a picture of favourite article and tag the person from whom it was purchased.
19. ‘Fit India School Week’ is celebrated in a week of which month?
[A] November
[B] December
[C] January
[D] February
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Correct Answer: B [December]
Notes:
The Fit India School week program was launched in November last year, to inculcate the awareness of physical activity and sports to school children.
The schools, after registering themselves on the Fit India website, will select a week in the month of December. It will then make the children follow the activities listed by the Sports Ministry for the program. Last year, over 15000 schools participated in the program.
20. Which Indian state is to launch a program named ‘Kisan Kalyan Mission’, to double the farmers income?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a special program named ‘Kisan Kalyan Mission’, to double the income of farmers.
Under the scheme, exhibitions of agriculture and allied sector will be organised. Meetings will be held to explain scientific farming and various schemes of the Government. Various state departments including Horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries will partner in the scheme.
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