31. Who are the beneficiaries of ‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana’, that was seen in news recently?
[A] Fishermen
[B] Potters
[C] Street Vendors
[D] Teachers
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Correct Answer: B [Potters]
Notes:
‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana’ is a scheme of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for empowering the potters community.
Under the scheme, Training for advanced pottery products and Market linkages are provided through KVIC exhibitions. Recently, the Union Home Minister distributed 100 Electric Potter Wheels to trained artisans in Gandhinagar.
32. Which Indian state/UT has launched its own Electric Vehicle Policy?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi government has launched the UT’s own Electric Vehicle Policy that aims to boost the economy and reduce the pollution level.
The Government will also introduce financial incentives for people to buy e-vehicles in the range of Rs 30000 for two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws and Rs 150,000 for cars. The policy also offers subsidies and waive road tax and registration fee for electric vehicles.
33. What is the name of the e-portal launched by the Tribal Ministry for promoting tribal health?
[A] Aarogya
[B] Swasthya
[C] Vandana
[D] Tribal Raksha
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Correct Answer: B [Swasthya]
Notes:
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda has recently launched a new e-portal named ‘Swasthya’ and a e-newsletter named ALEKH.
The portal aims to consolidate all health and nutrition related information of the tribal population of India. It also provides best practices collected from different parts of India and enables an effective decision making related to the nutrition of tribal population.
34. Which organisation distributes bee boxes under the ‘Honey Mission’ scheme?
[A] KVIC
[B] NSIC
[C] SIDBI
[D] NABARD
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Correct Answer: A [KVIC]
Notes:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has recently distributed over 700 bee boxes, to provide Self-Employment for Migrant Workers.
The boxes have been distributed to the workers of Uttar Pradesh at the KVIC’s training center in Panjokera. The Honey Mission was launched by KVIC before 3 years, to create employment for farmers, tribal people, women and unemployed youth.
35. What is the name of the new Mental health rehabilitation helpline of Social Justice Ministry?
[A] Swasthya
[B] Suraj
[C] Kiran
[D] Mann ki Baat
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Correct Answer: C [Kiran]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is to launch a new toll-free helpline for Mental health rehabilitation.
The new helpline will provide support to the callers regarding first-aid, psychological support, distress management among others in as many as 13 major languages. Several issues regarding the mental health of people are noted during the Covid-19 crisis.
36. Hindi, Kashmiri and Dogri are set to become the official languages of which State / UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Telangana
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Daman and Diu
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister has approved a bill which gives official language status to Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
These languages are apart from the existing official languages Urdu and English. Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020 would be introduced in the Monsoon session of the Parliament to legislate this bill.
37. Which state has approved its new Information Technology Policy for 2020-25?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
The state Government of Karnataka has approved a new Information Technology (IT) policy 2020-25.
The new policy is expected to help the state in retaining and leveraging its position in Information Technology segment. Through the policy, the state aims to achieve 1 trillion-dollar digital economy and create 6 million job opportunities.
38. What is the name of the Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline, to be launched by the Social Justice Ministry?
[A] Man Ki Baat
[B] Kiran
[C] Empower
[D] Mind Tree
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Correct Answer: B [Kiran]
Notes:
Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot is set to launch the Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN”.
This 24×7 Toll-Free Helpline has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, to provide psychological support and rehabilitation services to persons with Mental Illness, across the country.
39. Which state has announced a policy for Electronics and Hardware Manufacturing?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced a new electronics & hardware manufacturing policy.
The policy aims to increase the State’s electronics industry output to $100 billion by 2025. The policy undertakes to impart skill training for more than 1,00,000 people by 2024, to meet the state’s human resource demand in electronics sector.
40. Which Government Department has launched a new scheme called Five Star Villages?
[A] Department of Post
[B] Department of Science and Technology
[C] Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
[D] Department of Financial Services
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Correct Answer: A [Department of Post]
Notes:
The Department of Post has launched a new scheme called Five Star Villages, to expand Universal coverage of Postal schemes in rural areas of the country.
The scheme aims to create public awareness on Postal Products and services across all interior villages. The products covered include Sukanya Samridhi Accounts, PPF Accounts, PM Suraksha Bima Yojana Account, PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Account and other SB and RD accounts being offered.
