21. Which Union Ministry implements PM SVANidhi (PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs is implementing the PM SVANidhi (PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme.
PM SVANidhi was launched by the government on June 1, 2020, to provide working capital loan to street vendors. Recently, the Ministry has launched a mobile application of PM SVANidhi scheme, in a virtual event from New Delhi.
22. Which state is implementing a pension scheme named ‘Madhu Babu Pension Yojana’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The state Government of Odisha is implementing a pension scheme named ‘Madhu Babu Pension Yojana’.
Recently, it was announced that the people of transgender community will also be included in the Pension scheme. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the destitute elderly, differently-abled persons and widows. Now, Around 5,000 transgenders will get a monthly pension between Rs 500 and Rs 900 based on their age.
23. Which Indian state has announced its Renewable Energy Export Policy?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The state Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced the Andhra Pradesh Renewable Energy Export Policy, 2020.
The policy aims to attract private investments in establishing renewable power projects of 120 gigawatts (GWs) in the state. The state Cabinet has recently approved the Export policy, which is to be implemented by NREDCAP (New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP Limited).
24. Which Union Territory of India has launched a dedicated job portal named ‘Rozgar Bazar’?
[A] Chandigarh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Puducherry
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has recently launched a dedicated job portal, to revive economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The portal (jobs.delhi.gov.in) named Rozgar Bazar will connect the recruiters with the job aspirants. The Chief Minister asked the traders, businessmen, industrialists and people to work together in reviving the UT’s economy.
25. The largest ‘Tribal freedom fighters’ museum’ is being constructed in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Gujarat
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced that all nine museums sanctioned for tribal freedom fighters will be completed by the end of 2022.
Out of the total nine museums that are being built, two will be completed soon. The largest of the museums is being built in Rajpipla in Gujarat at a project outlay of around Rs 100 crore. The Prime Minister announced about these museums in the year 2016.
26. The programme named ‘Khadi Agarbatti AatmaNirbhar Mission’ is implemented by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Labour
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of MSME]
Notes:
The programme named ‘Khadi Agarbatti Aatmanirbhar Mission’ is implemented by the Union MSME Ministry. The programme is aimed at creating employment for the unemployed and migrant workers give handholding artisans and support the local agarbatti industry.
To make India self-reliant in this sector, the total size of the programme, has been increased to more than ₹55 crore. This includes immediate support to 1,500 artisans and development of two centres of Excellence costing at ₹2.20 crore.
27. What is the name of the program to be attended by the Prime Minister of India, with Street Vendors from Madhya Pradesh?
[A] SVanidhi Samvaad
[B] SVanidhi Speaks
[C] SVanidhi Ki Baat
[D] SVanidhi Virtual
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Correct Answer: A [SVanidhi Samvaad]
Notes:
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is set to hold a programme named ‘SVanidhi Samvaad’ with street vendors from Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan will also participate in the program through video conferencing. Prime Minister is to interact with three beneficiaries from the state through virtual mode. 4.5 lakh street vendors of Madhya Pradesh registered in the PM SVANidhi scheme.
28. The “Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM)” has been launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of HRD
[D] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
The Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) has been launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under the Venture Capital Fund for SCs.
The mission has been launched with an aim to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste students studying in higher educational institutions.
29. Which state’s Governor has signed ordinance to curb abusing of women and children via social media?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Kerala
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has signed an ordinance amending the Kerala Police Act. It is expected to empower the law enforcement to prosecute persons who exploit social media to target women and children.
In October, the State cabinet had decided to amend the Act to recommend five years of imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 for those convicted of producing, publishing or disseminating derogatory content to intimidate any person through social media.
30. Which state has created ‘Matru Sahyogini Samiti’ to combat malnutrition?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state Government of Madhya Pradesh government has issued a directive to form Matru Sahyogini Samiti’ or Mothers’ Cooperation Committees.
These committees will comprise 10 mothers at each anganwadi, to ensure better monitoring of services delivered at anganwadis. This is ultimately aimed to check malnutrition among children in the state.
