Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
21. ‘Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai’ mission has been launched in which state/UT?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh virtually launched the ‘Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai’ mission.
This scheme is a part of the government’s campaign to provide 100 per cent potable piped water supply in all rural households by March 2022. The Chief Minister also launched ‘Mega Surface Water Supply Scheme’.
22. ‘REWARD’ project, which was making news recently, is to be implemented by which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
The state cabinet of Odisha approved the implementation of ‘Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD)’ project.
The 500-crore project aims to improve the watersheds through science-based management for six years from 2021. The World Bank is to provide a loan assistance of Rs 350 crore for the project.
23. A nodal agency called ‘Digital Intelligence Unit’ (DIU) is to be set up by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Communication
[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[D] Ministry of Education
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Communication]
Notes:
The high-level meeting chaired by Union Communications minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced that a Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) will be set up.
It will address the matters regarding Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) and financial frauds done through mobile phones. The Ministry would also set up a web/mobile application and SMS-based system for redressal mechanism.
24. National Urban Digital Mission is launched by which ministry?
[A] Home Ministry
[B] Finance Ministry
[C] Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry
[D] Transport Ministry
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Correct Answer: C [Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the “National Urban Digital Mission”. The aim of the mission is to create a shared digital infrastructure for cities.
The mission would create a citizen centric approach to urban governance and service delivery in cities by 2022, and across all towns by 2024.
25. As per the ECLGS 3.0 recently announced, what is the new tenure of loans and the per centage of out-standing loans considered?
[A] 5 years; 20 per cent
[B] 4 years; 40 per cent
[C] 6 years; 40 per cent
[D] 4 years; 20 per cent
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Correct Answer: C [6 years; 40 per cent]
Notes:
The Government has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) till June 30, 2020.
The institutions are permitted to issue additional funding up to 40 per cent of outstanding loans as on Feb 29, 2020 as against 20 per cent earlier. ECLGS 3.0 also will be 6 years including moratorium period of 2 years. This is one year up from the previous tenure.
26. Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme is being implemented by which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The state government of Andhra Pradesh is implementing a scheme named Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme, under which financial assistance is given to students for pursuing higher education.
Recently, the Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy released the 1st instalment of education fee reimbursement under the scheme to the bank accounts of 10.88 lakh mothers.
27. Which sector of borrowers form the highest share in applying for Agriculture Infrastructure Fund?
[A] Individual farmers
[B] Agri-entrepreneurs
[C] Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
[D] Farmer Produce Organsiations
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Correct Answer: C [Primary Agricultural Credit Societies]
Notes:
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund has crossed the Rs. 8000 crore mark after receiving 8,665 applications worth Rs. 8,216 crores. The largest share of the applications is contributed by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) (58%), Agri-entrepreneurs (24%) and individual farmers (13%).
Under the scheme, one lakh crore rupees will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3 per cent per annum and credit guarantee for loans up to two Crore rupees.
28. Which Ministry has decided to establish a National Mission on use of biomass in coal- based thermal power plants?
[A] Ministry of Environment
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Power]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Power has decided to establish a National Mission on use of biomass in coal- based thermal power plants.
This decision has been made in order to decrease the menace of air pollution due to farm stubble burning and to reduce carbon footprints.
29. Which state/UT launched the Chief Minister’s Sishu Sewa Scheme?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Bihar
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam government has recently announced Chief Minister’s Sishu Sewa Scheme for the welfare of those children who lost parents due to COVID-19.
Monthly scholarship of Rs. 3,500 per month would be given to those children who lost their parents but have their extended family members. Free residential educational facilities would be provided to children who don’t have extended family members.
30. E-100 pilot project, which was launched recently, is associated with?
[A] Electric Vehicle
[B] Ethanol Production
[C] Environment awareness
[D] Electric Train
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Correct Answer: B [Ethanol Production]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the E-100 pilot project in Pune to mark the World Environment Day.
This project aims to set up a network for production and distribution of ethanol across the country. The Prime Minister released the ‘Report of the Expert Committee on Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025’. He also said India is resolved to meet target of 20 % ethanol blending by 2025.
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