Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
21. Which state approved MSME (Facilitation of Establishment & Operation) Rules, 2023?
[A] Assam
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam state cabinet recently approved the Assam Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment & Operation) Rules, 2023.
These regulations aim to grant a three-year exemption to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from specific approvals and inspections necessary for their establishment and operation within the State.
22. Which state/UT launched the ‘Gajah Kotha Campaign’?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] West Bengal
[C] Assam
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
Assam has initiated the ‘Gajah Kotha’ campaign to address the growing issue of human-elephant conflict (HEC) by involving more than 1,200 individuals in promoting coexistence.
The campaign focuses on villages in eastern Assam affected by HEC, aiming to educate residents about the behavior, ecology, and cultural significance of elephants in the region while emphasizing the importance of their conservation efforts.
23. Which state/UT implements ‘Mukhyamantri Sabha Gruha Scheme’?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Bihar
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha announced that it will build 2,000 meeting halls as part of the Mukhyamantri Sabha Gruha Scheme in western Odisha.
The state is preparing to face both Assembly and general elections in a year. Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several projects ₹33.58 crore.
24. Which state/Ut signed the Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Recently, the Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023 was presented by the state government, aiming to provide guaranteed wages or pension to the entire adult population in the state.
The Bill ensures that all families receive 125 days of guaranteed employment annually, while the elderly, disabled, widows, and single women receive a minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000.
25. ‘Promotion of R&D and Innovation in the pharma-med tech sector’ is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers]
Notes:
The Department of Pharmaceuticals’ Research & Development (R&D) scheme, titled “Promotion of Research and Development and Innovation in the pharma-medtech sector,” will soon be sent for approval by the Union Cabinet.
The proposal has been reviewed in the Empowered Technical Group (ETG) meeting and is currently awaiting approval from Minister of Chemical and Fertilizer.
26. Which state/UT launched the ‘Early childhood care and education (ECCE) kit’ or “Khel Pitara” kits?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Delhi Chief Minister recently launched the early childhood care and education (ECCE) kit or “Khel Pitara” kits.
It was developed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Delhi and anganwadi team. The kit comprises games, toys, puzzles, and books. They will be distributed across 11,000 Anganwadi centres in Delhi.
27. Which state/UT recently passed the ‘Honour of Dead Body Bill, 2023’?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Rajasthan Honour of Dead Body Bill, 2023 was passed recently by the state assembly.
The bill aims to forbid protests by relatives of deceased individuals who sit with the bodies on roads or public spaces and demand compensation or jobs. The Bill states that such acts will become an offence, punishable with imprisonment of up to five years.
28. Which state implements the ‘Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASP)’? scheme?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala received the National Healthcare Excellence Award for its state health and safety scheme.
Additionally, the Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASP) scheme of Kerala has been recognized with the Public Health Excellence Award. The award will be presented at the National Healthtech Innovation conclave in New Delhi on July 27.
29. ‘National IPR Policy’ is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
The Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management (IPRPM) framework covers various types of intellectual property rights, including: (i) Patents, (ii) Trade mark, (iii) Industrial Designs, (iv) Copyrights, (v) Geographical Indications, (vi) Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Layout Design, (vii) Trade Secret, and (viii) Plant Varieties.
This comprehensive framework, known as the National IPR Policy 2016, consolidates all these intellectual property rights under one unified vision document.
30. Which Union Ministry released the ‘Manual For Disaster Management’?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Jal Shakti]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released the Manual for Disaster Management Plan (DMP) during the two-day national conference of Rural WASH Partners Forum. The Manual is developed by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation to ensure safety, uninterrupted supply and minimum loss of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) assets and services involving stakeholders at national, state, district, and village level.
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