Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
31. Which state has announced toe establish ‘CM Rise’ schools?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
To ensure the availability of high-quality education, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to establish 9,000 ‘CM Rise’ schools.
During his visit to Shajapur district, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a CM Rise School in Gulana village. He also announced that the school would be dedicated to the renowned jurist and social reformer, Babasaheb Ambedkar.
32. Mediation Bill, 2021, which was approved recently is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Law and Justice
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Law and Justice]
Notes:
Mediation Bill, 2021 was approved recently by the Union Cabinet. The Bill encompasses a structure for resolving civil or commercial conflicts through mediation prior to seeking legal intervention from a court or tribunal. It comes under Ministry of Law and Justice.
This proposed law is expected to make participation in pre-litigation mediation compulsory, aiming to establish an effective method for dispute resolution and reduce the burden of unnecessary litigation on the judiciary.
33. 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.
34. Which state/ UT launched the SC/ST (prevention of transfer of certain lands) (Amendment) Bill?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Assam
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Recently, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly approved the Karnataka SC/ST (prevention of transfer of certain lands) (Amendment) Bill.
It aims to clarify the “time limitation” issue related to preventing the transfer of lands allocated to SC/ST communities. The beneficiaries are not subject to any time limitation when approaching courts to seek the restoration of lands allocated to them.
35. Which is the first state to pass ‘Platform Based GIG Workers (registration and welfare) Bill’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Recently, the Rajasthan government presented the Rajasthan Platform Based GIG Workers (registration and welfare) Bill, 2023, marking the country’s first legislation of its kind.
This bill aims to ensure social security for gig workers and includes provisions for imposing monetary fines on aggregators who do not adhere to the Act.
36. Which state sanctioned Rs 5700 crore for ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’ scheme to provide interest-free crop loans up to Rs. 1 lakh to farmers?
[A] Punjab
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Recently, the Odisha Cabinet sanctioned Rs. 5700 crore for the implementation of a State sector scheme called ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention.’
This scheme aims to provide interest-free crop loans up to Rs. 1 lakh to farmers. For crop loans ranging from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh, the Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik decided to charge a retrospective interest rate of 2% starting from April 1, 2022.
37. 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.
38. ‘Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Mela’ pertains to which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Mela is a scheme pertaining to the state of Uttar Pradesh, was started in the year 2020. It has benefited over 12 crore patients in the state.
The Union Health Ministry has planned to adopt Uttar Pradesh’s successful healthcare model, including the concept of Jan Arogya Mela, which provide medical attention to attendees and refer critical patients to specialized hospitals.
39. Which state/UT launched the ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app?
[A] Assam
[B] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Department of Forest and Environment’s Amrit Brikshya Andolan web portal/mobile application and the Wood-based Industry (WBI) registration web portal, along with the theme song for the Amrit Brikshya Andolan.
It is an initiative aimed at planting a total of 1 crore commercially-viable saplings across the State by individuals from various walks of life.
40. Which Union Ministry launched the e-CARe portal?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
Notes:
Union Health Ministry announced the launch of e-CARe (e-clearance for after life remains) portal to bring bodies from abroad.
Nodal officers from the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) will monitor the portal throughout the day.
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