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GENERAL ACCOUNTING PRINICPLE By Niharika Walia


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What was the Rank of India in the Global Hunger Index 2020.

(a) 107th

(b) 62nd

(c) 96th

(d) 94th

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(d) 94th

In the 2020 Global Hunger Index, India ranks 94th out of the 107 countries with

sufficient data to calculate 2020 GHI scores. With a score of 27.2, India has a level

of hunger that is serious

EXPLANATION

https://www.globalhungerindex.org/results.html

https://www.globalhungerindex.org/ranking.html

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In context with Mission Karmayogi, which of the following true?

1. It is a new capacity building scheme for civil servants aimed at upgrading the pre

recruitment training mechanism.

2. It will be governed by the Prime Minister’s Human Resource Council.

Choose the correct option from the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(b) 2 only

The “National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building” (NPCSCB) has been

approved by the Government on 2nd September,2020 providing the following

Institutional Framework for civil service capacity building:

(i) Prime Minister’s Public Human Resource Council (PMHRC);

(ii) Cabinet Secretariat Coordination Unit;

(iii) Capacity Building Commission;

(iv) Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV); and

(v) Programme Management Unit (PMU) to provide program management and

support services.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to the Global Innovation Index 2020, consider the following

statements:

1. It is released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

2. India is ranked in the list of top fifty innovative countries.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 and 2

QUESTION

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(c) Both 1 and 2

India has climbed 4 spots and has been ranked 48thby the World Intellectual

Property Organization in the Global Innovation Index 2020 rankings. In midst of the

Covid -19 pandemic, it comes as an uplifting news for India, and is a testament of its

robust R&D Ecosystem. India was at the 52nd position in 2019 and was ranked 81st in

the year 2015.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to the ‘Five Star Villages’ scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is launched by the Ministry of tribal & rural development.

2. It aims to provide universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 and 2

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(b) 2 only

The Department of Posts has launched a scheme called Five Star Villages, to ensure

universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country.

The schemes covered under the Five Star scheme include: i) Savings Bank accounts,

Recurrent Deposit Accounts, NSC / KVP certificates, ii) Sukanya Samridhi Accounts/

PPF Accounts, iii) Funded Post Office Savings Account linked India Post Payments Bank

Accounts, iv) Postal Life Insurance Policy/Rural Postal Life Insurance Policy and v)

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Account / Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima

Yojana Account.

EXPLANATION

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Among the following initiatives, which are dedicated to improve education in India:

1. DIKSHA mobile app

2. SWAYAM Prabha

3. PRAGYATA guidelines

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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(d) 1, 2 and 3

COVERED IN PRAGYATA GUIDELINES

Diksha portal-

The Indian Government is further empowering teachers with digital technology. In

2017, it launched DIKSHA portal to serve as a dedicated national digital

infrastructure for teachers.

SWAYAM

The platform has been developed by the Ministry of HRD in collaboration with IIT

Madras, NPTEL, and Google. It includes various training courses by AICTE, UGC,

NCERT, NPTEL, CEC, IGNOU, NIOS, NITTTR, and IIM-Bombay. All training courses are

free of cost on SWAYAM. The reach of SWAYAM further gets amplified via 32

SWAYAM Prabha DTH channels, especially amongst less-digitized regions.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI) survey, consider the

following statements:

1. It was conducted by the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO).

2. It aims to assess performance of the implementation of Central Sector Schemes

(CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(c) Both 1 and 2

The Department of Fertilizers (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) has been

ranked 3rd out of the 65 Ministries/Departments with a score 4.11 on a scale of 5

on Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI).

It has been ranked 2nd amongst the 16 Economic Ministries/Departments.

Objective: To assess different Ministries /Departments' performance on the

implementation of Central Sector Schemes (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes

(CSS).

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With reference to Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Livelihoods Mission,

which of the following is/are correct?

1. It provides for organising one-woman members from each rural poor household

into Self Help Groups.

2. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.


(a) 1 & 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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(a) 1 & 2only

It is a centrally sponsored programme, launched by the Ministry of Rural

Development in June 2011

It involves working with community institutions through community professionals

in the spirit of self-help which is a unique proposition of DAY-NRLM.

It impacts the livelihoods through universal social mobilization by inter alia

organising one-woman member from each rural poor household into Self Help

Groups (SHGs), their training and capacity building, facilitating their micro-

livelihoods plans, and enabling them to implement their livelihoods plans through

accessing financial resources from their own institutions and the banks.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, consider the following

statements:

1. Objective is to make domestic manufacturing globally competitive .

2. This scheme incentivises only the sunrise sectors.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(a) 1 only

PLISchemes are a cornerstone of the Government’s push for achieving an

Atmanirbhar Bharat.The objective is to make domestic manufacturing globally

competitive and to create global Champions in manufacturing. Thestrategy behind

schemeis to offer companies incentives on incremental sales from products

manufactured in India, over the base year. They have been specifically designed

to boost domestic manufacturing in sunrise and strategic sectors, curb cheaper

imports and reduce import bills, improve cost competitiveness of domestically

manufactured goods, and enhance domestic capacity and exports.

EXPLANATION

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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kisan Suryodaya Yojana’:

1. It is aimed at providing16 hours of power supply to farmers

2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(a) 1 only

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated 3 key projects in Gujarat today

through video conferencing.

Shri Modi launched the Kisan Suryodaya Yojana for providing 16 hours of power

supply to farmers. He also inaugurated the Paediatric Heart Hospital attached with

U.N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre and a Mobile Application

for tele-cardiology at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad.

Speaking on the occasion, he said Gujarat has always been an exemplary model for

the determination and dedication of the common man. He added after the Sujalam-

Suflam and Sauni scheme, the kisan Suryodaya Yojana Gujarat has set a milestone in

meeting the needs of the Gujarat Farmers.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to the “Samagra Shiksha” Scheme, consider the following statements:

1 Addition of new subjects instead of Stream in existing higher education in STEM

fields.

2. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by Ministry of Skill Development And

Entrepreneurship.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Samagra Shiksha - an Integrated Scheme for School Education has been launched

throughout the country as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with effect from the year

2018-19.

The Samagra Shiksha scheme is an integrated scheme for school education covering

the entire gamut from pre-school to class XII.

This programme subsumes the three erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Schemes of Sarva

Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher

Education (TE).

It envisages the ‘school’ as a continuum from pre-school, primary, upper primary,

secondary to senior secondary levels.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, Consider

the following statements:

1. The scheme provides generic drugs at a lesser price than branded drugs at

maximum 60% of the average price of top three branded medicines

2. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) under the Ministry of Health and Family

Welfare is the implementing body.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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[ANS] b [SOL]

Option B is correct:

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched

by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable

prices to the masses.

PMBJP stores have been set up to provide generic drugs, which are available at

lesser prices but are equivalent in quality and efficacy as expensive branded drugs.

It was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in November 2008 under the

name Jan Aushadi Campaign. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the

implementation agency for PMBJP.

A medicine under PMBJP is priced on the principle of a maximum of 50% of the

average price of top three branded medicines. Therefore, the price of Jan Aushadhi

Medicines is cheaper at least by 50% and in some cases, by 80% to 90% of the

market price of branded medicines.

EXPLANATION

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Consider the following statements:

1. PMKSY aims to supplement agriculture by providing capital subsidy in the form of

grants-in-aid.

2. The PMKSY scheme is launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’

Welfare.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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(c) 2 only

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing the Central

Sector Umbrella Scheme - Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) for

overall growth and development of the food processing sector, including the

processing of agro- products.

Under component schemes of PMKSY, MoFPI provides mostly credit-linked financial

assistance (capital subsidy) in the form of grants-in-aid to entrepreneurs for setting

up of food processing/preservation industries.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee

scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The central government bears the full cost of unskilled labour employed under this

scheme.

2. It provides livelihood security for people in rural areas by guaranteeing hundred

days of wage employment in a financial year.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(c) Both 1 and 2

Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Act 2005, is an Indian labour law and

social security measure that aims to guarantee the 'right to work'. This act was

passed in 23 August 2005 under the UPA government of Prime Minister Dr.

Manmohan Singh

EXPLANATION

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A,B and C are three partners in firm sharing profit and loss equally , D is admitted

for 1/4th share of the profit, what is the sacrificing ratio.

(a).1:1:1

(b).1:2:1

(c). 2:1:1

(d).1:1:2

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Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India has been recently in the news. Which

of the following institutions has released this document?

(a) Serum Institute of india

(b) Indian Council of Medical Research

(c) NITI Aayog

(d) WHO

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(c) NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog has released a white paper, “Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance

in India” which is envisaged to serve as a vision document to propel Public Health

Surveillance (PHS) in India and establish India as a global leader in the area.

A white paper is an informational document, usually issued by a company or not-

for-profit organization, to promote or highlight the features of a solution, product,

or service.

EXPLANATION

https://www.drishtiias.com/important-institutions/drishti-specials-important-institutions-national-institutions/niti-aayog-national-institution-for-transforming-india

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With reference to the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), consider the following

statements:

1. These schemes are 100% funded by the Union government and implemented by

the respective state government machinery.

2. They are mainly formulated on the subjects in the Union List.

3. MGNREGA comes under the category of Centrally Sponsored Schemes.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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[ANS] c [SOL] Statement 1 is not correct: In India’s development plan exercise we

have two types of schemes i.e central sector and centrally sponsored scheme. Under

Central sector schemes, it is 100% funded by the Union government and

implemented by the Central Government machinery. Central sector schemes are

mainly formulated on subjects from the Union List. Under Centrally Sponsored

Scheme (CSS) a certain percentage of the funding is borne by the States in the ratio

of 50:50, 70:30, 75:25 or 90:10 and the implementation is by the State

Governments.

Statement 2 is not correct: Centrally Sponsored Schemes are formulated in subjects

from the State List to encourage States to prioritise in areas that require more

attention.

Statement 3 is correct: The centrally sponsored schemes are divided into two

categories – core of the core schemes and core schemes. MGNREGA or the

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act falls under the

Centrally Sponsored Schemes: Core of the core schemes.

EXPLANATION

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Which of the following flagship initiatives are launched by the Khadi and Village

Industries Commission (KVIC)?

1. Honey mission

2. Project DigniTEA

3. Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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[ANS] d [SOL] In News- KVIC engaged hundreds of migrant workers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and

engaged them with its flagship schemes like Honey Mission and Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana.

Option D is correct: All the initiatives are launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

Honey Mission was launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in August 2017 in line

with Prime Minister’s call for ‘Sweet Revolution’ in 2016 while introducing Banas Honey project at

Deesa in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district.

Project DigniTEA is an innovative project of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

Under the project, the cycle-mounted tea/coffee selling units have been distributed to 6 unemployed

local youths.

And, Kumbhar Sashaktikaran Program is an initiative of the Khadi and Village Industries

Commission(KVIC) for the empowerment of potters community in the remotest of locations in the

country. The program reaches out to the potters in U.P., M.P., Maharashtra, J&K, Haryana, Rajasthan,

West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Telangana and Bihar.

EXPLANATION

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KVIC Schemes

The following are the schemes covered under the Khadi and Village Industries

Commission (KVIC).

1. Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)

2. Market Promotion Development Assistance (MPDA)

3. Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC)

4. Workshed Scheme for Khadi Artisans

5. Strengthening the infrastructure of existing weak Khadi institutions and assistance

for marketing infrasatructure

6. Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP)

7. Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI)

Honey Mission

EXPLANATION

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With reference to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), consider the

following statements:

1. It is a statutory body formed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act

of 1956.

2. It is an apex organisation under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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[ANS] a [SOL]

In News- Responding to the Prime Minister’s call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Khadi and

Village Industries Commission (KVIC) engaged hundreds of migrant workers in Uttar

Pradesh and Bihar with its flagship scheme like Honey Mission.

Option A is correct: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a

statutory body formed in April 1957 (as per an RTI) by the Government of India,

under the Act of Parliament, 'Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956'.

It is an apex organisation under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

It has six zonal offices: Delhi, Bhopal, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai and Guwahati.

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Consider the following pairs:

Initiatives Government institution/ Ministry

1. SAATHI Scheme Ministry of Education

2. SATH Program NITI Aayog

3. SAATHEE Portal The Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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(b) 2 and 3 only

SAATHI INITIATIVE – Ministry of Tourism

SAATHI (System for Assessment, Awareness and Training for Hospitality

Industry).

SAATHI is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism with Quality Council of India to assist

the hospitality industry to continue to operate safely and thereby instill confidence

among the Staff, employees and the guests about the safety of the hotel/unit

SATH program stands for 'Sustainable Action for Transforming Human capital'.

SATH program stands for 'Sustainable Action for Transforming Human capital'. It has

been launched by NITI Aayog

SATHEE Portal - The Ministry of Power

EXPLANATION

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With reference to the Food Corporation of India (FCI), consider the following

statements:

1. FCI is the only agency which undertakes procurement of wheat and paddy.

2. Coarse grains are also procured by FCI.

3. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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[ANS] c [SOL] Option C is correct:

The food corporation of India (FCI), the nodal central agency of the Government of

India, along with other state agencies undertake procurement of wheat and paddy

under the price support scheme.

Coarse grains are procured by the state government agencies for the central pool,

as per the directions issued by the Government of India, from time to time.

It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public

Distribution, Government of India. Its top official is designated as Chairman. It was

set up in 1965 with its Initial headquarters at Chennai.

EXPLANATION

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Consider the following statements regarding the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016:

1. Producers have been made responsible for the collection of E-waste and for its

exchange.

2. Deposit Refund Scheme has been introduced to promote recycling of electrical

and electronic equipment .


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(c) Both 1 and 2

•Laws to manage e-waste have been in place in India since 2011, mandating that

only authorised dismantlers and recyclers collect e-waste. E-waste (Management)

Rules, 2016 was enacted in 2017.

•Various producers can have a separate Producer Responsibility

Organisation (PRO) and ensure collection of E-waste, as well as its disposal in an

environmentally sound manner.

•Deposit Refund Scheme has been introduced as an additional economic instrument

wherein the producer charges an additional amount as a deposit at the time of sale

of the electrical and electronic equipment and returns it to the consumer along with

interest when the end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment is returned.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), consider the following

statements:

1. Enrolments under the scheme are made voluntary for all the farmers who are

under Below Poverty Line (BPL).

2. The Central share in the premium subsidy would be increased to 100 per cent for

the north-eastern states.

3. Farmers have to pay 2% of the sum insured for Kharif crops, 1.5% for rabi crops

and 5% for cash crops.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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[ANS] b [SOL] In News- Recently, the flagship crop insurance scheme of the

Government of India - the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) - has

completed five years of its launch.

PMFBY was launched on 13th January 2016.

Option B is correct: The enrolment in the two schemes has been made voluntary for

all farmers, including those with existing crop loans. When the PMFBY was launched

in 2016, it was made mandatory for all farmers with crop loans to enrol for

insurance cover under the scheme.

The Central share in the premium subsidy would be increased to 90 per cent for the

north-eastern States.

Under the PMFBY, Farmers pay a fixed share of the premium: 2% of the sum insured

for Kharif crops, 1.5% for rabi crops and 5% for cash crops.

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“Kayakalp” initiative was seen in the news, it is related to which one of the following?

(a) Higher Education

(b) Related to Public Health

(c) Consumer Awareness

(d) Cybersecurity

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[ANS] b [SOL] In News- Recently the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has

conferred 5th National Kayakalp awards to Public and Private Health Facilities for

high standards of Sanitation and Hygiene.

Option B is correct: “Kayakalp” initiative is the award scheme that helps in

encouraging every public health facility in the country to work towards standards of

excellence to help the facilities stay clean and hygienic.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan felicitates Kayakalp award to Public and Private Health

Facilities for high standards of Sanitation and Hygiene

“Kayakalp has also made significant impact in improving the behaviour of

masses”

“I will like to see all the healthcare facilities achieving the benchmark score by

year 2022”- Dr Harsh Vardhan

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1. UTTAM application was launched by the Ministry of Coal to monitor the quality of

Coal.

2. The Shakti scheme is launched to ensure transparency in allocation of coal for the

power sector.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(c) Both 1 and 2

The Union Minister for Railways and Coal Shri Piyush Goyal today launched UTTAM

App for Coal Quality Monitoring. UTTAM stands for – Unlocking Transparency by

Third Party Assessment of Mined Coal

UTTAM App ensures accountability, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency in coal

ecosystem.

The Government has introduced the SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating

Koyala (Coal) Transparently in India)-2017 Scheme to provide coal linkages to the

power plants which do not have linkage, thus helping the generators to get cheaper

coal and thereby reduction in cost of generation.

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1. ShramShakti portal aims to collect data related to tribal migrant workers and link

them with the existing welfare schemes.

2. Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana aims to strengthen the Self help groups into

Tribal Producer Companies.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(c) Both 1 and 2

•Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has launched ShramShakti, a National

Migration Support Portaland Shram-Saathi, a training manual for migrant workers

•It would effectively help in the smooth formulation of state and national level

programs for migrant workers. He also launched a tribal migration cell, a tribal

museum at Goa and “ShramSaathi”, a training manual for migrant workers.

•Among the many initiatives, TRIFED is implementing to generate employment and

income generation among the tribal population is the Van Dhan tribal start-ups

programme, a component of the The ‘Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest

Produce (MFP) through Minimum Support Price (MSP) & Development of Value Chain

for MFP’ Scheme.

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With reference to Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme

(MPLADS), Consider the following statements:

1. Under this scheme, the funds are released in the form of grants-in-aid directly to

the district authorities.

2. The funds released under the scheme are lapsable if not spent in a particular

year.

3. The implementation and monitoring of the scheme are done by the Ministry of

Finance.


(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

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[SOL] Statement 1 is correct: MPLADS is a centrally-sponsored plan scheme fully

funded by the government of India. Under this scheme, the funds are released in the

form of grants in aids directly to the district authorities. Under the scheme, each MP

has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores

per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency.

Statement 2 is not correct: The funds released under the scheme are non-lapsable.

This means that if the funds for a particular is not spent in that year, it will be carried

forward.

Statement 2 is not correct: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme has issued the

guidelines on MPLADS Scheme including implementation and monitoring of the

scheme. The Department has initiated all necessary steps to ensure that the scheme is

successfully implemented in the field.

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With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), consider

the following statements:

1. It is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented across India in ac-

cordance with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013.

2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme executed by the Ministry of Health and Family

Welfare.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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[ANS] a [SOL] In News- Recently, the government's maternity benefit scheme, or

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), has crossed 1.75 crores, eligible

women, till the financial year 2020.

Option A is correct: The Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) was

launched in 2016 as a flagship maternity benefits programme of the Government of

India. The scheme is aimed at pregnant or lactating women aged 19 years or above

for the first live birth. The programme provides partial compensation for wage loss

during childbirth and afterwards during childcare. It also aims to provide information

on good feeding and nutrition for mother and child pursuant to the National Food

Security Act, 2013. Pregnant/Lactating Mothers except those who are employed

with the Central Government, Public Sector Units or State Governments or those who

receive similar benefits from similar laws for the time being.

It is a centrally sponsored scheme executed by the Ministry of Women and Child

Development

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The recently launched Mitra Scheme is related to which of the following?

(a) Textile sector

(b) Education sector

(c) Electronic manufacturing

(d) Renewable energy sector

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(a) Textile sector

The Government has proposed a scheme of Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA)

to enable the textile industry to become globally competitive, attract large

investments, boost employment generation and exports

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Which of the following are the initiatives to promote MSME sector:

1. SFURTI

2. Credit Guarantee Fund Trust Scheme

3. Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum

4. Market Promotion & Development Scheme


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Revamped Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI)

The main objectives of the SFURTI scheme is to organise traditional industries, provide

sustained employment, enhance marketability, equip traditional artisans and further

boost the governance cluster systems.

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With reference to Mission Indradhanush, which of the following statements are

correct?

1. It targets adolescents and pregnant women.

2. It provides vaccination against 12 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases only.

3. Vaccination against Japanese Encephalitis and Haemophilus influenzae type B is

being provided in selected districts only.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

QUESTION

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(b) 2 and 3 only

Through this programme, Government of India aims to reach each and every child up

to two years of age and all those pregnant women who have been left uncovered

under the routine immunisation programme/UIP. The focus of special drive was to

improve immunisation coverage in select districts and cities to ensure full immunisation

to more than 90% by December 2018.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to the “Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North

Eastern Region (MOVCDNER)” which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Chemicals and

Fertilizers.

2. The scheme aims to develop certified organic production in a value chain mode to

link growers with consumers.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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[ANS] b [SOL] Option B is correct:

It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Government of India's organic scheme which

aims at the development of organic value chains in the North East Region of India.

It was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for

implementation in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,

Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, during the 12th plan period.

The scheme aims at the development of certified organic production in a value

chain mode to link growers with consumers and to support the development of entire

value chains.

EXPLANATION

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The SAKSHAM initiative was recently seen in the news. It is related to:

(a) Skills mapping exercises of workers

(b) Scholarship for girls in higher classes

(c) Digitisation drive for primary teachers

(d) Promotion of Minor Forest Products

QUESTION

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[ANS] a [SOL] In News:

Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) has launched two

new technology initiatives: SAKSHAM (Shramik Shakti Manch) and Seaweed Mission.

Option A is correct. The SAKSHAM initiative has been launched by the TIFAC to

dynamically map the skills of Shramiks and help MSMEs in the recruitment of

appropriate personnel.

EXPLANATION

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Consider the following statements about GOBAR-Dhan Scheme:

1. It is launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

2. The is implemented as a part of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen and Urban).


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

QUESTION

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Swachh Bharat Mission launches GOBAR-DHAN to promote wealth and energy

from waste

The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) comprises two main components for creating

clean villages – creating open defecation free (ODF) villages and managing solid

and liquid waste in villages.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to “Operation Green”, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to stabilize the supply of Onion, Wheat and Rice in India.

2. It was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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[ANS] d [SOL]

Statement 1 is not correct: It is a price fixation scheme that aims to ensure farmers

are given the right price for their produce. It aims to promote Farmer Producers

Organizations (FPO), Agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional

management of agri-produce. It focuses on organized marketing of Tomatoes,

Onions and Potatoes (TOP vegetables) by connecting farmers with consumers.

Statement 2 is not correct: Operation Green was originally launched in 2018 by the

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).

EXPLANATION

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With reference to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), consider the following

statements:

1. It is devoted to aiding national efforts to improve the health, nutrition, education,

and general welfare of children as well as Women.

2. It was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1965.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

QUESTION

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(b) 2 only

UNICEF, also known as the United Nations Children’s Fund, is a United Nations

agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children

worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social

welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.

EXPLANATION

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. Consider the following statements:

1. Earth Hour is an initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

2. It aims to encourage people to turn off the lights for one hour to refrain from the

use of non-essential lighting.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(a) 1 only

Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for

Nature (WWF). The event is held annually encouraging individuals, communities, and

businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

on a specific day towards the end of March, as a symbol of commitment to the

planet.[1] It was started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007.

Occasionally, in years when Holy Saturday falls on the last Saturday of March, Earth

Hour is moved a week early rather than its usual date.

EXPLANATION

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Fund_for_Nature

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Hour

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Saturday

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With reference to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), consider the following statements:

1. It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

2. It is legally binding on the Parties. 3. India is the member state of CITES.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

QUESTION

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[ANS] d [SOL] In News:

World Wildlife Day 2021 is being celebrated on 3rd March with the theme

‘Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet'.

Option D is correct: The day was chosen as World Wildlife day by the UN General

As-sembly (UNGA) on 20 December 2013 at its 68th session. The aim was to

celebrate and raise awareness about animals and plants. The reason this date was

selected for the oc-casion was that the Convention on International Trade in

Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed on 3 March, 1973.

CITES is a multilateral legally binding treaty to protect endangered plants &

animals. It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

CITES is legally binding on state parties to the convention, which are obliged to

adopt their own domestic legislation to imple-ment its goals.

EXPLANATION

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With reference to PM-KUSUM, consider the following statements:

1. It is a scheme for the rehabilitation of women in difficult circumstances.

2. It was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

QUESTION

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[ANS] d

[SOL] Statement 1 is not correct: The Prime Minister’s Kisan Urja Suraksha Evum

Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme is for farmers. It provides for installation of

solar pumps and gridconnected solar and other renewable power plants in the

country.

Statement 2 is not correct: The scheme has been launched by the Ministry of New

and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

EXPLANATION

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding the Stand-Up India

Scheme?

1. It was launched by the government to promote entrepreneurship among women,

Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST).

2. Loans under the scheme are available for only greenfield projects. Select the

correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

QUESTION

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[ANS] b [SOL] Statement 1 is correct: The Stand Up India scheme was launched by

the government to promote entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes (SC)

& Scheduled Tribes (ST). • The scheme is anchored by the Department of Financial

Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance. S

tatement 2 is correct: Loans under the scheme are available for only greenfield

projects. It facilitates bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 Crore to at least one

Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and at least one woman

borrower per bank branch for setting up a greenfield enterprise.

EXPLANATION

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Section 142 of the Social Security Code - 2020, recently seen in the news, is related

to

(a) Payment of a cess for the welfare of construction workers

(b) Administering the social security schemes

(c) Collection of data of workers including migrant workers.

(d) Exemptions to an employer

QUESTION

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Answer: c Explanation: Option C is correct: Section 142 of the Social Security Code,

2020 has been notified by the Ministry of Labour & Employment covering the

applicability of Aadhar.It aims to establish the identity of an employee or an

unorganised worker or any other person through the Aadhaar number for seeking

benefits and availing services under the Code. The main purpose is to facilitate

database creation, mainly covering people in informal sectors like migrant workers

However, the delivery of services under various social security schemes would not be

denied due to the non-submission of Aadhaar.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS PART- 2


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1. In August 2021, which state government has for the first time presented a separate budget for agriculture?

(a) Kerala(b) West Bengal(c) Tamil Nadu(d) Andhra Pradesh


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Correct Answer: “c”

Tamil Nadu legislative assembly presented a separate budget for Agriculture for the first time in the history of the assembly.

This is the first time a separate budget for agriculture is presented in Tamil Nadu.

During 2021-2022, Rs. 34,220.65 crore is provided for agriculture and related departments like animal husbandry, fisheries, dairy development, irrigation, rural development, sericulture and forest .

Budget was presented by Tamil Nadu Minister for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare. MRK Pannerselvam on August 13, 2021.


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2. ‘Anamaya’ was recently in the news, it is an initiative-

(a) Health care initiative for religious minorities in India.

(b) Provision of quality education to SC/STs.

(c) To end all preventable deaths among the tribals.

(d) Bringing financial inclusion among the vulnerable.


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Ans – c

Tribal Health Collaborative 'Anamaya': A Multi Stakeholder Initiative to enhance Tribal Health and Nutrition launched.

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare along with Shri Arjun Munda, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launched 'Anamaya', the Tribal Health Collaborative through video conference today.

It aims to build a sustainable, high-performing health eco-system to address the key health challenges faced by the tribal population of India.


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3. By which year, the fortified rice will be distributed under various government schemes?

(a) By 2024(b) By 2023(c) By 2027(d) By 2030


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Ans – a

New Delhi: In his Independence Day address to the nation Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rice distributed under various government schemes such as the public distribution system (PDS) and mid-day meal (MDM) will be fortified by 2024.

The problem of malnutrition in India, government on Sunday announced to provide fortified rice to the poor under its various schemes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on 75th Independence Day that providing nutrition to every poor person of the country is also a priority of this government.


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4. Which Union Ministry has launched the ‘Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Challenge 2021’?

(a) Ministry of Finance(b)Ministry of Electronics and IT(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development(d) Ministry of Tribal Affairs


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Ans – b

Supporting this deed, recently, the government under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and UN Women launched the ‘Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Challenge-2021’ to encourage technology solutions developed by Women Entrepreneurs that facilitate Women’s Safety and Empowerment.

The aim is to empower women to help them achieve their full potential. Speaking at the Start-up Women Entrepreneurs’ Awards function virtually, the Minister hoped for the enthusiastic participation in the Shri Shakti Challenge.


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5. How much amount is allocated for PSB recapitalization?

a) 10,000 crore

b) 20,000 crore

c) 30,000 crore

d) 40,000 crore


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Correct Answer: “b”

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government will infuse ₹ 20,000 crore into public sector banks (PSBs) in 2021-22 to meet the regulatory norms.

For the current financial year also, the government had made a provision of ₹ 20,000 crore for recapitalization.


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6. President Ram Nath Kovind has called upon the countrymen to imbibe the motto of what as a mantra for the development of the nation?

(a) Apna Jeevan Desho Ko Daan(b) Har Kaam Desh Ke Naam(c) Haath Badhayen Subko Saath Layen(d) Mera kaam Bharat ke Naam


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Ans – b

President “Ram Nath Kovind “ has called upon the countrymen to imbibe the motto of – Har Kaam Desh Ke Naam – as a mantra and work with full devotion and dedication for the development of the nation.


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7. Operation Green Scheme extended to

a) 15 Perishable Products

b) 22 Perishable Products

c) 25 Perishable Products

d) 23 Perishable Products


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Ans – b

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has recently extended the Operation Greens Scheme from Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) to all fruits & vegetables (TOTAL) for a period of six months on pilot basis as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, while announcing the Union Budget 22 said that Operation Green would be expanded beyond TOP (Tomatoes, Onions, Potatoes), to almost 22 perishable commodities.


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8. As per the report released by which organization, the average income earned by MGNREGA workers has doubled?

[A] RBI[B] NABARD[C] CIBIL[D] CRISIL


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Correct Answer: D [CRISIL (Credit Ratings Information Services of Indian Itd.)

Notes:

As per a CRISIL report, the average income earned by MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) workers has doubled during the COVID lockdown.

As per the report, the income for unskilled labourers has doubled to around Rs.1000 per month during April to July 2020 from Rs.509 in the previous year. Also, this period witnessed growth in work execution by 46% in person-days.


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9. In budget session 2021-22, Government decided to setting up how many Regional National Institute for Virology ?

a) 6

b) 5

c) 4

d) 3


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Ans- c

Setting up of 15 Health Emergency Operation Centers and 2 mobile hospitals; and. Setting up of a national institution for One Health, a Regional Research Platform for WHO South East Asia Region, 9 Bio-Safety Level III laboratories and 4 regional National Institutes for Virology.


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10. Rs. 1,18,452 crore as Revenue Deficit Grant in 2021-22 to

a) 15 States

b) 16 States

c) 17 States

d) 18 States


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Ans – c

The Fifteenth Finance Commission has recommended a total Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 1,18,452 crore to 17 States in the financial year 2021-22.

Out of this, an amount of Rs 49,355 crore (41.67 per cent) has been released so far.


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11. Proposal to increase FDI limit from 49% in insurance to

a) 51%

b) 70%

c) 74%

d) 75%


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Ans – c

Budget 2021: Mega boost! Govt to increase FDI from 49% to 74% in insurance.

To attract more overseas capital inflows, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman increased the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector from the existing 49% to 74%.


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12. National Jal Jeevan Mission launched an ICT Grand Challenge for ‘Smart Water Supply Monitoring System’, along with which Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti[B] Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology[C] Ministry of Science and Technology[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs


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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology ]

Notes:

National Jal Jeevan Mission has launched an ICT Grand Challenge to create innovative and affordable solution to develop a ‘Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System’.

This Challenge has been launched in partnership with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY). Proposals from Indian Tech start-ups, MSMEs and other companies will be invited, to deploy at the village level.


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13. Which E-Commerce company has committed for transition to electric vehicles and join EV100 initiative?

[A] Amazon[B] Flipkart[C] Jio Mart[D] Snapdeal


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Correct Answer: B [Flipkart]

Notes:

Walmart-owned Flipkart has recently committed for a complete transition to electric vehicles (EVs), by joining the Climate Group’s global electric mobility initiative, EV100.

Under the EV100 initiative, the companies committed towards fast-tracking the transition to EVs and make the electric transport feasible by the year 2030.

Flipkart will place service contracts, install charging infrastructure and conduct awareness programmes.


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14. Which body has directed Banks to refund charges collected by them on electronic transactions after January 1?

[A] Finance Ministry[B] Supreme Court of India[C] Central Board of Direct Taxes[D] Reserve Bank of India


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Correct Answer: C [Central Board of Direct Taxes]

Notes:

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a direction to Banks stating to refund charges collected by them on electronic transactions made by customers after January 1.

The CBDT has directed the Banks not to charge any fee for any transaction carried out through electronic modes like RuPay, BHIM – UPI, QR Code etc. Such practice by Banks is a breach of section 10A of Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act and section 269SU of the IT Act.


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15. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched ‘Cybersecurity vision framework’ for which banks?

[A] Foreign Banks[B] Private Banks[C] Urban Co-operative Banks[D] Regional Rural Banks


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Correct Answer: C [ Urban Co-operative Banks]

Notes:

The Reserve Bank of India has recently published the ‘Technology Vision for Cyber Security for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – 2020-2023’.

The document aims to achieve the objective of enhancing the cyber security posture of the Urban Co-operative banking sector against evolving IT and cyber threat environment of the UCBs through a five-pillared strategic approach GUARD.


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16. Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat’s third stimulus package, Rs 3000 crore has been released to which institution, under IDEAS( Indian Development Assistance scheme)?

[A] NABARD[B] SIDBI[C] EXIM[D] SEBI


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Correct Answer: C [EXIM]

₹3,000 Crore boost is being provided to EXIM Bank for promotingproject exports under “Indian Development and EconomicAssistance Scheme” (IDEAS Scheme).

This will help EXIM Bank facilitate Lines of Credit developmentassistance activities and promote exports from India.


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17. Which state’s Municipal Corporation partnered with UNDP India to launch India’s first Social Impact Bond (SIB)?

[A] Kerala[B] Tamil Nadu[C] Maharashtra[D] Odisha


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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]

Notes:

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has signed an MoU with UNDP India to create India’s first Social Impact Bond (SIB).

This bond describes outcome-based targets to be achieved, so that the progress of the outcomes can be tracked. It also ensures the funds are used effectively towards the project. The bonds would support the corporation in improving the healthcare services.


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18. What is the expansion of BNI, mentioned in the Economic Survey 2020-21?

[A] Broad Necessities Index[B] Bare Necessities Index[C] Base Necessities Indicator[D] Base National Indicators


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Correct Answer: B [Bare Necessities Index]

Notes:

The Economic Survey for 2020-21 has mentioned “Bare Necessities Index” (BNI), to describe the inequalities in access to bare necessities like drinking water, sanitation and housing conditions between urban and rural India.

The index lists 26 indicators on five dimensions namely water, sanitation, housing, micro-environment, and other facilities. It also classifies the regions in three levels of access to bare necessities namely high, medium, low.


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19. As per the Monetary Policy Committee decisions, what is the expected Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by May 2021?

[A] 3 per cent[B] 3.5 per cent[C] 4 per cent[D] 4.5 per cent


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Correct Answer: C [4 per cent]

Notes:

After the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the Reserve Bank of India announced that it will start raising the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) rate from 3 per cent to 4 per cent in four months.

This increase of CRR is to happen in two phases.

In the first phase the CRR will be increased to 3.5% on March 27, 2021. In the second phase the rate will be increased to 4% on May 22, 2021.


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20. Which manufacturing group has proposed to set up ₹5,000 crore Phone component manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu ?

[A] Tata Electronics[B] TCS[C] Infotel[D] Lenovo


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Correct Answer: A [Tata Electronics]

Notes:

The Tata Group’s Tata Electronics has proposed to invest ₹5,000 crore in Tamil Nadu to set up a Phone component manufacturing unit.

The unit is to be set up in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, for manufacture of mechanical enclosures of mobile phones.

It is expected to create over 18000 new employment opportunities.


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21. Which are the last two polio-endemic countries in the world?

(a) Bangladesh and Myanmar(b) Nepal and Pakistan(c) Pakistan and Afghanistan(d) Afghanistan and Nepal


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Ans – C

Polio remains endemic in two countries Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Until poliovirus transmission is interrupted in these countries, all countries remain at risk of importation of polio, especially vulnerable countries with weak public health and immunization services and travel or trade links to endemic countries.


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22. The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) is an initiative by:

(a) Ministry of Ministry of Labour and Employment(b) Ministry of Education(c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(d) Ministry of Women and Child Development


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Ans – c

The scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan was consequently transferred from Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) to Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in July 2018.


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23 . Syed Shahid Hakim, who passed away recently, was part of the Indian squad for the 1960 Rome Olympics for which sport?

(a) Hockey(b) Archery(c) Wrestling(d) Football


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Ans- d

Olympic footballer and former National coach Syed Shahid Hakim passed away in Kalaburagi cardiac arrest in a Gulbarga hospital.

He was 82 and is survived by wife and two daughters.


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24. Which state’s two women have been given National Handicraft Award for their skills in making Madur mats?

(a) Tamil Nadu(b) West Bengal(c) Odisha(d) Karnataka


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Ans – b

Gauri Rani Jana and Gauri Bala Das have been honored with the national crafts award .

Two women from Sabang in West Bengal’s Paschim Medinpur district have been given the National Handicraft Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the development of crafts.


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25. Which country’s legislature in August 2021 formally amended the country’s family planning rules to allow couples to have three children?

(a) Japan(b) Australia(c) China(d) Sweden


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Ans – c

China approves three-child policy with sops to prevent dip in birth rates. China's national legislature formally endorsed the three-child policy mooted by the ruling Communist Party, in a major policy shift aimed to prevent a steep decline in birth rates in the world's most populous country.


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26. Which state/UT has made Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefit of its three schemes viz. Ladli Beti, SMAS (State Marriage

Assistance Scheme) and ISSS ( Integrated Social Security Scheme )?

(a) West Bengal(b) Uttar Pradesh(c) Jammu and Kashmir(d) Madhya Pradesh


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Ans – c

J&K: Aadhaar made mandatory for availing benefits of Ladli Beti, SMAS, ISSS.

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Government has made Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefit of its three schemes viz. Ladli Beti, State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) and Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS).


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27. In which state was the third Phase of Mission Shakti launched in August 2021?

(a) Uttar Pradesh(b) Rajasthan(c) Madhya Pradesh(d) Bihar


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Ans – a

The Uttar Pradesh government launched the third phase of Mission Shakti as Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath transferred ₹ 30.12 crore Kanya Sumangla Yojana money into the accounts of 1.55 lakh (155,000) girls, the new beneficiaries of the scheme, here.


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28. Who has been appointed as Director of the Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat (RCI)?

(a) S. Satyamurthi(b) U. Raja Babu(c) S. R. Swaminathan(d) R. Sathyaprakash


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Ans – b

Ummalaneni Raja Babu, Scientist and Programme Director on appointed as Director of Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier avionics laboratory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex at Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad.


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29. 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’

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.


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30. Which has become the first e-vehicle friendly highway in the country?

(a) Yamuna Expressway(b) Bangalore–Chennai Expressway(c) Delhi-Chandigarh Highway(d) Kolkata-Siliguri Highway


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Ans- c

With the inauguration of the first solar electric vehicle charging station at the Karnal lake resort, the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway has become the first e-vehicle friendly highway in India


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31. During the 5th meeting of BRICS Industry Ministers, India has proposed that resources of the New Development Bank should be used for:

(a) strengthening social infrastructure(b) strengthening agriculture infrastructure(c) strengthening public infrastructure(d) strengthening service infrastructure


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Ans – a

India has proposed that resources of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) should be used for strengthening social infrastructure in addition to promoting industry.

“India expressed the desire to expand the horizon of the BRICS NDB and resources be utilised for strengthening of social infrastructure besides promotion of industrial sector…They (BRICS nations) expressed their intention to collaborate with the NDB,” according to a statement issued by the Commerce & Industry Ministry following the fifth meeting of BRICS Industry Ministers


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32. Which state government has launched the ‘Operation Muskaan’, to trace missing children?

[A] West Bengal[B] Maharashtra[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Gujarat


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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]

Notes:

Andhra Pradesh state government officials along with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) launched ‘Operation Muskaan’ in the state.

This week-long drive aims to trace the missing children, prevent child labour and bonded labour, and rescue children engaged in domestic works.

On July 14, 2020, Operation Muskaan was launched in the state of Andhra Pradesh under the Ministry of Home Affairs .


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33. Jammu and Kashmir has launched an e-auction portal to promote trade of ‘Kashmir Saffron’, along with which organization?

[A] NSEIT Ltd[B] Centre for Development of Advanced Computing[C] National Informatics Centre[D] National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology


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Correct Answer: A [NSEIT Ltd]

Notes:

Jammu & Kashmir has recently launched a new e-auction portal to promote e-trading of ‘Kashmir Saffron’ and provide access to quality saffron.

The Agriculture Department of the UT is under the aegis of India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC).

The portal has been developed in collaboration with NSE-IT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India.


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34 .The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan – Insurance Scheme for Health Workers has been extended for how many days?

[A] 30 days[B] 60 days[C] 120 days[D] 180 days

.


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Correct Answer: D [180 days]

Notes:

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers has been extended for a period of 180 days.

It is a central sector scheme that provides an insurance cover of Rs.50 lakh to health workers who would have direct contact with COVID 10 patients.

The scheme was initially launched on March 30th 2020, for a period of 90 days.


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35. The SWAMIH fund that has been created recently by the Government pertains to which sector?

[A] Road Transport[B] Space Technology[C] Housing[D] Agriculture


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Correct Answer: C [Housing]

Notes:

The Government of India has created a new “Special Window for Completion of Affordable and Mid-Income Housing” Investment Fund (SWAMIH investment fund).

This is created to fund stalled housing projects that are net worth positive.

These projects would include the ones that have been declared as NPA and those pending before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC).


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36. As per the recent report of SBI Research, what would be the growth rate of India in the financial year 2021-22?

[A] 6.4 %[B] 8.4 %[C] 10.4%[D] 12.4%


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Correct Answer: C [10.4%]

Notes:

The State Bank of India (SBI) Research, in its recent research report forecasted that India’s GDP would grow at 10.4% in the financial year 2021-22.

Earlier, SBI had forecasted a higher 11% of growth rate for Indian Economy. The reason for the lower growth was on account of the increasing restrictions across states. Ramping up Covid-19 vaccination efforts would be the preferred way to tackle the surging second wave of the pandemic in India, as per the report.


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37. As a Covid distress mitigating measure, PSBs in India announced to provide unsecured loans to individuals up to which amount?

[A] Rs 1 lakh[B] Rs 2 lakh[C] Rs 5 lakh[D] Rs 25 lakh


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Correct Answer: C [Rs 5 lakh]

Notes:

As a measure to mitigate the distress caused due to COVID 19 pandemic, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India have announced to provide financial assistance to individuals in the form of unsecured loans up to a limit of Rs 5 lakh.

This is a part of the three new loan products introduced by the PSBs to provide financial support to vaccine manufacturers, hospitals/dispensaries, pathology labs etc.


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38. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has partnered with which food aggregator platform, regarding PM SVANidhi scheme?

[A] Zomato[B] Swiggy[C] Dunzo[D] Uber Eats


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Correct Answer: B [Swiggy]

Notes:

According to the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry (MoHUA), the Ministry has joined hands with Swiggy, regarding PM SVANidhi scheme.

Under this program, the street vendors will be given online access to thousands of consumers .

Launched in June 2020 aimed the pandemic is a micro credit facility that provides street vendors a collateral- free loan of Rs . 10,000 with low rate of Interest for a period of one year.

This initiative has been launched in five cities of Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Indore, and Varanasi on a pilot basis. This will be later expanded to all parts of the country.


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39. Which bank was named in the first position in India in the Forbes’ World’s Best Banks 2021 list?

[A] Federal Bank[B] ICICI Bank[C] DBS Bank[D] HDFC Bank


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Correct Answer: C [DBS]

Notes:

DBS has been named by Forbes in their list of World’s Best Banks 2021, based on global customer survey. DBS was ranked in the first position out of 30 domestic and international banks in India.

This is the third edition of the ‘World’s Best Banks’ list by Forbes, conducted in partnership with market research firm Statista. The second bank in the list is Kerala-based CSB Bank, followed by ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.


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40. Which Indian state/UT has launched the ‘Maa’ scheme, to provide meal at Rs 5 to the poor people?

[A] Tamil Nadu[B] West Bengal[C] Odisha[D] Madhya Pradesh


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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]

Notes:

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has virtually launched the ‘Maa’ scheme under which the state government would provide meal at Rs 5 to poor people.

A platter of food including vegetable and egg curry is to provided at Rs 5 with the state bearing a subsidy of Rs 15 per plate.


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41. RBI has extended RBIA system for housing finance companies. What does RBIA stand for?

[A] Reserve Bank of India Assessment[B] Risk-based Internal Audit[C] Reserve Bank of India Audit[D] Reserve Bank of India Affiliation


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Correct Answer: B [Risk-based Internal Audit]

Notes:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended risk-based internal audit (RBIA) system for housing finance companies to improve quality of their internal audit system.

The system will apply to all deposit-taking housing finance companies irrespective of their size, and those non-deposit-taking housing finance companies with asset size of 5,000 crore and above .


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42. Which state government has signed an MoU with IBM for improving the education standards among girls?

[A] Uttar Pradesh[B] Assam[C] Maharashtra[D] Uttarakhand


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Correct Answer: D [Uttarakhand]

Notes:

The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) of Uttarakhand has signed an MoU with IBM to improve the education standards among the female children of the state.

The MOU for ‘IBM, STEM( Science , Technology , Engineering & Mathematics ) for Girls’ program & build confidence & excitement towards these streams .

This is proposed to be introduced in 130 secondary and higher secondary schools across five districts in the state.


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43. What is the priority sector lending target for Micro Enterprises, as mandated by the RBI?

[A] 5 %[B] 7.5 %[C] 10 %[D] 12 %


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Correct Answer: B [7.5 %]

Notes:

The Reserve Bank of India mandated that 7.5 % of the bank’s total credit (ANBC or CEOBE) should be provided to Micro enterprises.

Recently, the Union MSME Ministry announced the inclusion of retail and wholesale trade under MSMEs (Micro, small and medium enterprises).

As per this categorization, the traders will now get the benefit of priority sector lending under RBI guidelines. They will also be eligible for availing immediate-term finance as part of the schemes announced under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.


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44. In which state/UT, NABARD has extended a grant of ₹24.90 lakh for a project on Integrated Mangrove Fishery Farming System?

[A] Tamil Nadu[B] West Bengal[C] Kerala[D] Andhra Pradesh


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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]

Notes:

•The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has extended a grantof ₹24.90 lakh for a project on Integrated Mangrove Fishery Farming System (IMFFS) inCuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.

•The project is being implemented by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)and is aimed at enhancing the adaptive capacity of the fishing community.

•The project is being implemented on 2.10 hectares of land in Mudasalodai village byinvolving traditional and Irula fishers from Mudasalodai and Kalaignar coastal hamletsin Pichavaram.

•Under the Integrated mangrove fishery farming system, mangroves are integrated withfish culture.


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45. Which Union Ministry proposed a 19000 Crore- ‘National Mission on Edible Oil’?

[A] Ministry of Food processing[B] Ministry of Agriculture[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry[D] Ministry of Rural Development


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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Agriculture]

Notes:

The Union Agriculture Ministry has proposed a Rs 19,000 crore National mission on edible oil for approval in the upcoming budget.

The mission seeks a five-year plan to achieve self-sufficiency in cooking oil production along with cutting its import.

India spends almost Rs 75,000 crore annually in importing edible oil which will also promote local production and cut its cost.


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46. Which state government has launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana’ replacing PM Fasal Bima Yojana?

[A] Punjab[B] Rajasthan[C] Gujarat[D] Uttar Pradesh


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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]

Notes:

The Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani has recently launched a State-funded scheme named Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana.

It has been launched to replace the central Crop-Insurance Scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

Gujarat has exited from the scheme as it considers that the insurance scheme charges hefty premium cost to the State.


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47. The ‘STARS’ project (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for

States ) which has been approved by the Union Cabinet, is partially funded by which financial institution?

[A] IMF[B] World Bank[C] ADB[D] AIIB


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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]

Notes:

The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS)’ project, which is partially funded by the World Bank.

The programme aims to reform governance as well as teaching and learning outcomes in six States Himachal Pradesh , Rajasthan , Maharashtra , MP , Kerala & Odisha .

The project focuses on early childhood and vocational education. The total outlay of the Project is Rs 5,718 crore, with the World Bank’s support of about Rs 3,700 crore.


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48. The approach of ‘Micro-Credit’ or ‘Banking with the poor’ is comparatively a

new concept in the field of rural credit. This approach has been tried very successfully in which of the following countries?

a) Bangladesh

b) India

c) China

d) Japan


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Ans: a.

BangladeshMicrofinance is a much broader concept than microcredit and refers to loans, savings, insurance, money transfers, and other financial products targeted at poor and low-income people.


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.. 215

India's first pollinator park has been opened in which

district of Uttarakhand?

A.Chamoli

B. Nainital

C.Almora

D.Uttarkashi


.. 216

The new vistadome tourist coach of Indian Railways has

been manufactured by which factory?

A.Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala

B.Rail Wheel Factory, Bangalore

C.Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli

D. Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai


.. 217

External Affairs Ministry has launched which portal to

connect with nearly 3.12-crore strong Indian diaspora

across the world?

A. Global Pravasi Rishta

B. Pravasi Bhartiya

C. Vaishwik Bhartiya Vistar

D. Pravasi Rishtey


.. 218

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime

Minister Narendra Modi has approved construction of

industrial corridor nodes in which two states?

A.Maharashtra and Rajasthan

B.Odisha and Jharkhand

C. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

D.West Bengal and Jharkhand


.. 219

The Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between India

and which country on cooperation in the peaceful uses of

outer space ?

A.Nepal

B.Myanmar

C.Sri Lanka

D. Bhutan


.. 220

The Union Cabinet has approved the export of which

indigenously developed and manufactured missile ?

A.Amogha

B. Akash

C.NAG

D.Prithvi


.. 221

Which Municipal Corporation has signed an MoU with

UNDP India to co-create India’s ‘first Social Impact Bond

(SIB)?

A .Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

B. Lucknow Municipal Corporation

C. Delhi Municipal Corporation

D. Bombay Municipal Corporation


.. 222

Businesses with monthly turnover of over how much amount

will have to mandatorily pay at least 1 per cent of their

GST liability in cash?

A.Rs 60 lakh

B.Rs 20 lakh

C.Rs 75 lakh

D. Rs 50 lakh


.. 223

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone

of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in which

city of Gujarat?

A.Ahmedabad

B.Surat

C. Rajkot

D.Vadodara


.. 224

Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has launched the country's first

remote monitoring system for oil refineries turbines in

which city?

A. Hyderabad

B.Pune

C.Imphal

D.Visakhapatnam


.. 225

TiHAN which is the country's first test bed for Autonomous

Navigation Systems (Terrestrial and Aerial) was

established at which IIT institution?

A.IIT Delhi

B.IIT Bombay

C. IIT Hyderabad

D.IIT Madras


.. 226

Which state has introduced a Campaign called “Ek Zila-

Ek Shilp”?

A.Uttar Pradesh

B. Madhya Pradesh

C.Bihar

D.Jharkhand


.. 227

Thoubal Multipurpose Project (Thoubal Dam) was

recently inaugurated in which city?

A.Agartala

B. Imphal

C.Kohima

D.Itanaga


.. 228

ADB and India have signed a $10 million loan

agreement to expand horticulture production i n

which state?

A.Sikkim

B. Himachal Pradesh

C.Uttarakhand

D.Andhra Pradesh


.. 229

Which state has launched the Kisan Fasal Rahat

Yojana?

A.Bihar

B. Jharkhand

C.Uttar Pradesh

D.Rajasthan


.. 230

The first-ever specialised " Ginger" Processing Plant of

North East is located in which state?

A.Sikkim

B.Tripura

C. Meghalaya

D.Arunachal Pradesh


.. 231

Which state has launched a mobile application

‘DigiNest’, to give people digital access to the state

government’s directory?

A.Haryana

B.Goa

C.Assam

D. Punjab


.. 232

Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan

scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, in

collaboration with which Ministry?

A.Ministry of Home Affairs

B.Ministry of Tribal Affairs

C. Ministry of Culture

D.Ministry of Urban Development


.. 233

Which state has signed a contract to set up Country’s

first ethanol plant under the PPP model?

A. Chhattisgarh

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Bihar

D. Jharkhand


.. 234

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone

of the 'National Environmental Standards Laboratory‘ in

which city?

A.Hyderabad

B.Bengaluru

C. New Delhi

D.Pune


.. 235

Flybig is the newest airline of which of the following

countries?

A.Israel

B.Russia

C.United States

D. India


.. 236

To promote the language and culture of the southern

state of Tamil Nadu, which state/UT has set up a Tamil

Academy ?

A.Tamil Nadu

B.Puducherry

C. Delhi

D.Goa


.. 237

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a

natural gas pipeline which will connect Kerala’s

Kochi to which city of Karnataka?

A. Mangaluru

B. Hubli

C. Belgaum

D. Bengaluru


.. 238

Who was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the

common court of the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh

?

A.Raghvendra Chauhan

B.Jitendra Maheshwari C. Pankaj Mithal

D.Arup Goswami


.. 239

Which state will organize the fourth Global Ayurveda

Festival (GAF2021)?

A.Karnataka

B. Kerala

C.Odisha

D.Andhra Pradesh


.. 240

The second edition of the Khelo India Winter Games will

be held from February 11, 2021 in which city?

A.Srinagar

B.Leh C.Manali D. Gulmarg


.. 241

Who has become the first head of the newly created

Human Rights Cell of Indian Army?

A. Major General Gautam Chauhan

B. Major General Anurag Khatri

C. Major General Vinod Tiwari

D. Major General Kailash Hirani


.. 242

The world's largest floating 600 MW solar energy

project will be constructed at which Dam in Madhya

Pradesh?

A.Gandhi Sagar Dam B. Omkareshwar Dam

C.Bansagar Dam D.Bhadbhada dam


.. 243

Maharishi Ayurveda has appointed whom as its brand

ambassador for its product Maharishi Amrit Kalash?

A.Akshay Kumar B. Milind Soman

C.Varun Dhawan D.Salman Khan


.. 244

The Khelo India Ice Hockey Tournament began at which

place?

A.Leh

B.Srinagar

C. Kargil

D.Jammu


.. 245

The Union Government has decided to form a committee

under whose chairmanship for protecting the language,

culture and land of Ladakh ?

A.Amit Shah

B .G Kishan Reddy

C.Rajeev Kumar

D.Prahlad Singh Patel


.. 246

Who is the author of the book “ Right Under Your Nose

”?

A.Urjit Patel

B. R Giridharan

C.R Gandhi

D.Shekhar Chaudhary


.. 247

Which state has recently announced to provide green

tag to government offices and public sector

undertakings?

A. Kerala

B. Odisha

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Tamil Nad


.. 248

Cherry Blossom Mao Festival was held in which state?

A.Nagaland

B.Arunachal Pradesh

C. Manipur

D.Sikkim


.. 249

India’s first Fire Park has been established in which of the

following states?

A.Karnataka

B. Odisha

C.Andhra Pradesh

D.Haryana


.. 250

India’s first indoor Ski Park will come at which place?

A.Leh

B.Kullu

C. Kurfi

D.Mussoorie


.. 251

A high-level committee under whose chairmanship has

been formed to commemorate the 125th birth

anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose?

A.Amit Shah B. Narendra Modi

C.Suresh Prabhu D.Nitin Gadkari


.. 252

Which is the focus country of the 51st International Film

Festival of India (IFFI)?

A.France

B.Japan

C. Bangladesh

D.Sri Lanka


.. 253

As Informed by Om Birla , the Union Government will

start which campaign in schools, colleges and universities

across the country?

A.Know Your Rights B.Know your Assembly

C.Know your Government D. Know Your Constitution


.. 254

Who is the author of the book “ Unscripted:

Conversations on Life and Cinema”?

A. Vidhu Vinod Chopra B.Anupam Kher

C.Karan Johar D.Shekhar Kapur


.. 255

Which of the following states celebrated the

Thiruvalluvar Day to honour the Saint Poet

Thiruvalluvar?

A.Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu

C.Kerala D.Karnataka


.. 256

India's first air taxi was launched in which of the

following cities?

A.Bengaluru B. Chandigarh C.Gurugram D.Dehradun


.. 257

The world’s oldest known cave painting dating back to

more than 45,000 years was recently discovered in

which country?

A.Australia

B.New Zealand

C. Indonesia

D.South Korea


.. 258

The UN Human Rights Council has elected whom as its

President for 2021?

A.Joachim Rücker

B. Nazahat Shameen Khan

C.Coly Seck

D.Alex Van


.. 259

Which of the following states has launched the One

school, One IAS programmer?

A.Odisha B.Karnataka C.Uttar Pradesh D. Kerala


.. 260

Who is the author of the book “ GAZING EASTWARDS :

Of Buddhist Monks and Revolutionaries in China”?

A.Neeladri Bhattacharya

B.Chinmay Tumbe

C. Romila Thapar

D.Aakar Patel


.. 261

Sri Lanka has announced the revival of an Indian and

Japanese investment project to develop a deep-sea

terminal at which harbour?

A.Oluvil Harbour

B. Colombo Harbour

C.Trincomalee Harbour

D.Hambantota Harbour


.. 262

Who has been chosen as the new Chairman of the trust

of the world famous Somnath Temple ?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Amit Shah

C. Suresh Prabhu

D. Nitin Gadkari


.. 263

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris became _______ and

_______ President and Vice President respectively of

United States?

A. 46 th and 49 th

B. 45 th and 50 th

C. 44 th and 48 th

D. 47 th and 49 th


.. 264

Gujarat government has decided to rename Dragon Fruit

as _________?

A. Kamalam

B. Kapilam

C. Nisargam

D. Pushpam


.. 265

What is the new name of the Howrah-Kalka Mail train?

A.Bose Express

B.Atal Express

C. Netaji Express

D.Ambedkar Express


.. 266

Border Security Force (BSF) has launched which

operation at the western international border of

Rajasthan?

A.Pawan

B.Surya Hope

C.Sahyog

D .Sard Hawa


.. 267

Which state has signed an MoU with Adani Port & SEZ

Ltd, to setup the country's largest multi-modal logistics

park at Sanand?

A.Gujarat

B.Uttar Pradesh

C.Madhya Pradesh

D.Bihar


.. 268

Which state government has launched a „jail tourism‟ on

Republic Day?

A.Gujarat

B.Madhya Pradesh

C.Maharashtra

D.Goa


.. 269

Galwan martyr "Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu” has

been awarded with which gallantry award?

A.Param Vir Chakra

B.Ashoka Chakra

C.Maha Vir Chakra

D.Shaurya Chakra


.. 270

SpaceX has broken the record of ISRO by launching how

many satellites in a single mission?

A.120

B.143

C.119

D.132


.. 271

The tableau of which state has won the first prize at this

year's Republic Day parade?

A.Tripura

B.Uttarakhand

C.Gujarat

D.Uttar Pradesh


.. 272

Which movie won the Golden Peacock Award at the

51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

A.Into The Darkness

B.I Never Cry

C.The Silent Forest

D.200 Meters


.. 273

Who is the author of the book “Unfinished”?

A.Twinkle Khanna

B.Priyanka Chopra Jonas

C.Rani Mukherjee

D.Karishma Kapoor


.. 274

Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has

launched which digital campaign in order to raise

consumer awareness about objectionable

advertisements?

A.#ChupNaBaitho

B.#GalatNaDekho

C.#SahiKeSaathRaho

D.#RukJao


.. 275

Which company has won the contract worth Rs 2,500

crore contract for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train ?

A.Larsen & Toubro

B.Reliance Infrastructure Limited

C.Hindustan Construction Company

D.GMR Infrastructure Limited


.. 276

By Many a Happy Accident is an autobiography of

which leader?

A.Venkaiah Naidu

B.Hamid Ansari

C.Pratibha Patil

D.Shashi Tharoor


.. 277

Who is the author of the book “The Little Book of

Encouragement”?

A.Gian Kumar

B.Gaur Gopal Das

C.Dalai Lama

D.Jaggi Vasudev


.. 278

Which state is setting up an Indian Institute of Skills (IIS)

in collaboration with the Tata Group?

A.Jharkhand

B.Andhra Pradesh

C.Gujarat

D.Kerala


.. 279

Who is the author of the book “ Beautiful Things ”?

A.Melania Trump

B.Hunter Biden

C.Cole Emhoff

D.Michelle Obama


.. 280

The 11th edition Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav (RSM) is

being held in which state?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. West Bengal

D. Bihar


.. 281

Which state has launched the 'Maa' scheme to provide

a meal at a nominal cost of Rs 5 to poor people?

A. Jharkhand

B. West Bengal

C. Rajasthan

D. Chhattisgarh


.. 282

India’s tallest air purifier filter will be installed at which

place on trial basis?

A. New Delhi

B. Pune

C. Lucknow

D. Chandigarh


.. 283

Maverick Messiah is a biography of which political

figure?

A. Jayaram Jayalalithaa

B. NT Rama Rao

C. Sushma Swaraj

D. Bal Thackeray


.. 284

Which has become the only city in India to be recognized

as a ‘ Tree City of the World ’?

A.Pune

B.Bengaluru

C.Hyderabad

D.Mumbai


.. 285

Which state has sanctioned ₹9 crore to build 'smart'

anganwadis in the state?

A.Kerala

B.Andhra Pradesh

C.Madhya Pradesh

D.Odisha


.. 286

Who has won the best actor award at the Dadasaheb

Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021?

A.Akshay Kumar

B.Ajay Devgan

C.Sushant Singh Rajput

D.Varun Dhawan


.. 287

India’s first undersea tunnel will be built in which city

by 2023?

A.Kochi

B.Mumbai

C.Udupi

D.Kovalam


.. 288

Which state will host the Khelo India University Games

2021?

A.Maharashtra

B.Odisha

C.Tripura

D.Karnataka


.. 289

Chandra Shekhar Aazad who has been featured in

TIME magazine's list of 100 emerging leaders is chief

of which Army?

A.Shiv Army

B.Balram Army

C.Bahujan Army

D.Bhim Army


.. 290

India’s First Digital University was inaugurated in which

state recently?

A.Karnataka

B.Kerala

C.Andhra Pradesh

D.Odisha


.. 291

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared

2023 as the International Year of which crop?

A.Rice

B.Wheat

C.Millets

D.Maize


.. 292

India's first-ever 'Transgender Community Desk‘ has been

opened at Gachibowli Police Station in which city?

A.Hyderabad

B.Ranchi

C.Bengaluru

D.Pune


.. 293

Name the Union Minister who has become the first

serving MP to be appointed as Captain in the Territorial

Army?

A.Anurag Thakur

B.Rattan Lal Kataria

C.Arjun Ram Meghwal

D.Jitendra Singh


.. 294

Recently, an Indo-Korean friendship park was

inaugurated in which city?

A.New Delhi

B.Pune

C.Seoul

D.Incheon


.. 295

Gandhi Peace Prize for year 2020 has been conferred

on?

A.Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

B.Yohei Sasakawa

C.Qaboos bin Said Al Said

D.Ekal Abhiyan Trust


.. 296

Which state has decided to set up “ India’s first

government-run ambulance network ” for animals?

A.Odisha

B.Karnataka

C.Andhra Pradesh

D.Goa

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