Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs
61. Which state government has announced to conduct a caste census for Backward Classes?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh government is set to commence a caste census for Backward Classes around November 15.
This initiative is aimed at improving services and support for the 139 communities falling under this category.
62. Which state government has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna’?
[A] Odisha
[B] Jharkhand
[C] West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Recently, the Jharkhand state government has made a decision to put forward a public transportation initiative known as the ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna’ for the rural inhabitants of the state.
In its initial phase, the scheme will commence with a fleet of 250 buses and is designed to establish transportation links between remote, tribal, and rural areas and other regions within the state.
63. Which state released the draft State Energy Efficiency Action Plan?
[A] Kerala
[B] Goa
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
The draft State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Kerala suggests that the state has the potential to achieve significant energy savings by the year 2030.
This can be accomplished through various measures such as increasing the adoption of electric vehicles, promoting green buildings, and enhancing energy efficiency in households and industries.
64. What is the FY24 budgetary outlay for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?
[A] ₹40,000 crore
[B] ₹60,000 crore
[C] ₹80,000 crore
[D] ₹90,000 crore
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Correct Answer: B [₹60,000 crore]
Notes:
The Finance Ministry released ₹10,000 crore in urgent assistance for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
The funds were released to meet unexpected increased expenditure under the rural job guarantee scheme. The funds will be available until the first batch of supplementary demands for grants is approved by parliament at its next session. The unusual move came after 95% of the FY24 budgetary outlay of ₹60,000 crore for the MGNREGS was exhausted well before the commencement of the winter session of parliament.
65. Which Indian state approved its first export promotion policy designed to boost exports?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
In Maharashtra, the state cabinet approved the state’s first export promotion policy designed to boost exports.
The policy will be implemented till 2027-28 and it is expected to generate an investment of approximately Rs. 25 thousand crores in the state. This policy will benefit about 5000 industries in the state, and also create 40000 employment opportunities and help increase the exports of the state by up to 14%. This policy includes setting up export centers at the district level by promoting export-oriented industries.
66. SHAKTI Policy, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Coal
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Power
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Coal]
Notes:
The Ministry of Coal has announced an amendment to the SHAKTI Policy (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala (Coal) Transparently in India).
It allows power plants, including private generators without Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), to be granted coal linkage for a minimum of three months and up to a maximum of 1 year.
67. Production Linked Incentive scheme (PLI) Scheme – 2.0 For IT Hardware is related to which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Electronics and IT]
Notes:
Union Cabinet had approved PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT hardware in May 2023. This scheme covers laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, Servers and Ultra Small Form Factor devices
Applications of 27 IT hardware manufacturers have been approved recently. IT hardware of well-known brands such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc will be manufactured in India.
68. Which state/UT launched the ‘Water Smart Kids’ Campaign?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Sikkim
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the “Water Smart Kids Meghalaya” school campaign, an initiative under the Jal Jeevan Mission of the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Its primary goal is to inspire action and educate children on water conservation and the protection of the state’s water bodies.
Meghalaya also launched the ‘Food Security’ Campaign to sensitise the people on the food items entailed to ensure that the poorest of the poor have access to food grains.
69. Which Indian city launched ‘Safe City Command Centre’ to curb crimes against women?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Patna
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Bengaluru Safe City Command Centre was inaugurated recently by the Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah.
The command center is built with the cost of ₹660 crores under Nirbhaya Yojana. While the central government contributed 60 per cent of the project cost, the state government spent another 40 per cent on it.
70. OSATIP Regulation, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Naveen Patnaik Government withdrew its decision to amend Orissa Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property (By Scheduled Tribes) Regulation, 1956 (OSATIP) which would have allowed transfer of tribal land to non-tribals.
The OSATIP not only prohibits the transfer of tribal lands but also criminalizes any forced alienation in scheduled areas. A cabinet held in the middle of winter session of Odisha Legislative Assembly, approved proposal of withdrawing amendment to OSATIP.
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