Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
41. Which state has sanctioned a scheme for Improving banking penetration in over 6000 panchyats?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
With around 65 per cent of the total 6,798 panchayats in Odisha not have banking penetration, the state cabinet approved a scheme to open banking outlets in 4,373 panchayats with a budgetary support of Rs 500 crore.
The scheme, aimed to improve financial inclusion, will be implemented in coordination with six public sector banks in a phased manner.
42. What is the name of the new scheme launched to augment city bus operation by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model?
[A] Bharat eBus Sewa
[B] PM eBus Sewa
[C] City eBus Sewa
[D] Central eBus Sewa
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Correct Answer: B [PM eBus Sewa]
Notes:
The Cabinet has approved a bus scheme “PM- eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operation by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model.
The scheme would have an estimated cost of Rs.57,613 crore, out of which support of Rs.20,000 crore will be provided by the Central government. The Scheme will support bus operations for 10 years. Under this scheme priority will be given to cities having no organized bus service.
43. What is the total outlay of the expansion of ‘Digital India programme’?
[A] ₹4,903 crores
[B] ₹11,903 crores
[C] ₹14,903 crores
[D] ₹24,903 crores
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Correct Answer: C [₹14,903 crores]
Notes:
The ‘Digital India programme’ was launched on 1st July, 2015 to enable digital delivery of services to citizens. The total outlay is ₹14,903 crores.
The Union Cabinet recently approved the expansion of the Digital India programme. This would enable 6.25 lakh IT professionals will be re-skilled and up-skilled under the FutureSkills Prime Programme; 2.65 lakh persons will be trained in information security under the Information Security Education Awareness Phase (ISEA) Programme; 540 additional services will be available under UMANG app/ platform.
44. Which Union Ministry is associated with ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar initiative’?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Finance]
Notes:
To promote the practice of customers requesting invoices or bills for all purchases, the Government of India is introducing the ‘Invoice Incentive Scheme’ known as ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar’ in collaboration with State Governments.
The Scheme will be launched on September 1, 2023. The initiative will apply to all business-to-consumer invoices provided to customers by GST-registered suppliers in participating states. A lucky draw must have at least Rs 200 worth of invoices to qualify.
45. Which Union Ministry launched ‘Tele-Law 2.0’ initiative?
[A] Ministry of Law and Justice
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Law and Justice]
Notes:
The Tele-Law 2.0 initiative was launched under the Tele-Law program of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice.
This program, operating under the DISHA Scheme, has achieved a significant milestone by delivering 50 lakh legal consultations. This version consists of fusion of Tele-Law Services with Nyaya Bandhu pro bono legal services, a merger to further enhance citizen accessibility to legal aid.
46. Which state implements the ‘Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana’?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved an increase in minimum wages for labourers by Rs 26 per day. This increase would be effective from January 1, 2023.
He also announced that registered insured employees and their dependent families under the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Scheme of Rajasthan will also get the benefit of Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana under the ESI category.
47. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Mera Bill-Mera Adhikar Scheme’?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Finance]
Notes:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Mera Bill-Mera Adhikar Scheme from Gurugram on September 1.
The scheme will be launched in the states of Assam, Gujarat, and Haryana; and the UTs of Puducherry, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Two bumper prizes of ₹1 crore each will be given away every quarter to the winners of Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar’.
48. Which state has extended Social Security to Transgender Community through Universal Pension Scheme?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Kerala
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
The Jharkhand government, has decided to incorporate the transgender community into its universal pension scheme, in a bid to provide social security and inclusion.
The Cabinet decided to include transgender individuals under the backward class category, ensuring they receive associated benefits. Under the Mukhyamantri Rajya Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana, eligible transgender beneficiaries will receive Rs 1,000 per month as financial aid.
49. ‘LAKHPATI DIDIs’ is envisaged under which mission?
[A] National Rural Livelihood Mission
[B] National Urban Livelihood Mission
[C] National Health Mission
[D] National Poshan Mission
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Correct Answer: A [National Rural Livelihood Mission]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh had recently chaired the National Conclave on Enabling 2 Crore ‘LAKHPATI DIDIs’.
LAKHPATI DIDIs are SHG women members who earn a sustainable income of at least Rs one Lakh per annum per Household. This is envisaged under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
50. Which state/UT is set to unveil its Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Delhi
[C] Kerala
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi government is set to unveil its EV Policy 2.0, which will prioritize electric vehicle (EV) retro-fitment as a key strategy for promoting clean energy and extending the lifespan of existing vehicles. EV retro-fitment involves converting traditional petrol or diesel vehicles into electric ones by replacing their internal combustion engines with electric powertrains.
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