Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
21. What is the interest subvention rate provided under the ‘Ethanol interest subvention scheme’
[A] 2 per cent per annum
[B] 4 per cent per annum
[C] 6 per cent per annum
[D] 8 per cent per annum
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Correct Answer: C [6 per cent per annum]
Notes:
The Government has given in-principle approval to nine more ethanol projects under its ethanol interest subvention scheme.
The projects are expected to add to the additional capacity of about 35 crore litres. The government is extending financial assistance in the form of interest subvention at 6 per cent per annum or 50 per cent of the rate of interest charged by banks, whichever is lower, on the loans to be extended by banks for five years.
22. Which is the first state in the country to use robotic technology to clean all its commissioned manholes?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Kerala government launched robotic scavenger named ‘Bandicoot’, to clean sewages in temple town of Guruvayur.
It becomes the first state in the country to use robotic technology to clean all its commissioned manholes. It was launched under Guruvayur Sewerage Project in Thrissur district by the Kerala Water Authority (KWA), as part of the 100-day action plan of the state government.
23. ‘Suposhit Maa Abhiyan’ was launched in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla inaugurated Suposhit Maa Abhiyan in Ramganjmandi area of Kota, Rajasthan.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the initiative of ‘Suposhit Maa’, as the goal of this initiative to keep every mother and child healthy.
24. ‘Dhara: An Ode to Indian Knowledge Systems’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
The Ministry of Culture’s flagship initiative, “Dhara: An Ode to Indian Knowledge Systems,” has completed its first year.
During this year, 10 successful conferences were organized on various themes highlighting India’s civilizational achievements. The next phase of Dhara will focus on metallurgical, agricultural, and ancient economic traditions of India.
25. Which state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Yojana’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state government of Madhya Pradesh has launched a new scheme called Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Yojana to empower women financially.
Under this scheme, women aged 23 to 60 years with an annual family income of less than Rs.2.5 lakh or less than 5 acres of land will receive Rs.1,000 per month. The funds under this scheme will be distributed from June 10 this year.
26. ‘AuditOnline’, which was recognised at the WSIS Forum 2023, is an open-source application developed by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[B] Ministry of Rural Development and Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Panchayati Raj]
Notes:
AuditOnline is an open-source application developed under the e-panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) as part of the Panchayat Enterprise Suite (PES).
It aims to facilitate the internal and external audit of government departments or Panchayati Raj Institutions. It was recently given recognition at the WSIS Forum 2023.
27. Which Union Ministry has organised Swachhotsav 2023 campaign?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
As part of the ongoing Swachhotsav 2023 campaign, the Mission is set to mobilize citizens from over 2,800 cities as part of the ‘Swachh Mashaal March’.
The Mashaal March aims to spread awareness regarding the idea of a ‘Garbage Free City’. It is organised by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
28. PM SHRI scheme is associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Education
[C] MSME
[D] Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: B [Education]
Notes:
The Education Ministry has shortlisted around nine thousand schools across the country for its flagship Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.
They were selected from over two lakh fifty thousand government schools including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalaya. It stated that a total of six parameters including curriculum, access and infrastructure, human resources and gender equity were assessed for the selection.
29. Which state/UT has launched the ‘Family Doctor Programme’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh is set to introduce a first-of-its-kind healthcare service for the rural population called ‘Family Doctor’ programme.
It seeks to provide a continual and comprehensive preventive healthcare service.
30. Vibrant Villages Programme is implemented by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
Vibrant Villages Programme has been launched by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah during his visit to Arunachal Pradesh. It is implemented by the Home Ministry.
It is a centrally sponsored scheme that will provide for the comprehensive development of 2,967 villages situated at the northern border in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and UT of Ladakh.
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