Schms in the news Flashcards
(43 cards)
What is the duration of AMRUT 2.0 launched in 2021? [a] 2021-22 to 2023-24 [b] 2021-22 to 2025-26 [c] 2021-22 to 2027-28 [d] 2021-22 to 2029-30 [e] 2021-22 to 2026-27
B
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Objective
• To provide100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 ULBs, by providing 2.68 crore urban household tap connections.
• To provide 100% coverage of sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities,
by providing 2.64 crore sewer connections/septage connections.
• Fresh water bodies will be protected from getting polluted to make natural resources sustainable.
• Rejuvenation of water bodies and urban aquifer management will be undertaken to augment sustainable fresh water supply
Other Key points
• It will promote circular economy of water through formulation of City Water Balance Plan for each city. This plan will be focussed on recycle/reuse of treated sewage, rejuvenation of water bodies and water conservation.
• It will be a Paperless Mission
• Pey Jal Survekshan will be conducted in cities to ascertain equitable distribution of water, reuse of wastewater and mapping of water bodies
• Million plus cities will take up PPP projects worth minimum of 10% of their total project fund.
What is the total outlay for AMRUT 2.0 launched in 2021 by ministry of housing and urban affairs? [a] Rs.2,77,000 Crore [b] Rs.2,97,000 Crore [c] Rs.2,87,000 Crore [d] Rs.2,67,000 Crore [e] Rs.2,17,000 Crore
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A
They launched different outlays thre times. first 297, then 287 and finally 277. 277 is mentioned in the final official document.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding Swachh Bharat Mission –Urban 2.0?
[a] It has been launched in 2022
[b] It is being implemented by ministry of Jal shakti
[c] The scheme is focused to serve additional population migrating from rural to urban areas
[d] Total outlay is Rs.2,41,600 Crore
[e] It is expected that all statutory towns will become at least ODF++
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C
2021
M of Housing and Urban Affairs
141600 cr total outlay
All statutory towns will become at least ODF+ and all cities with less than 1 lakhpopulation ODF++
Fund Sharing Pattern between centre and states
• Cities with million plus population - 25:75
• Cities with population between 1-10 lakhs - 33:67
• Cities with less than one lakh population - 50:50
• Union territories without legislature - 100:0
• Union territories with legislature - 80:20
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
To improve nutritional levels among children and to enhance enrollment, retention and attendance of children, a scheme was launched by ministry of education in 1995 as National Program of Nutritional Support to primary education, under which mid-day meal is provided to school children.
1) In which year, the scheme was relaunched as Mid-Day meal scheme? [a] 1998 [b] 2000 [c] 2014 [d] 2005 [e] 2004
2) Up to which financial year, the scheme mentioned in the passage has been extended? [a] FY 2025 [b] FY 2026 [c] FY 2027 [d] FY 2030 [e] FY 2024
3) Up which class from class 1st , children enrolled in government, government-aided, local body schools, special training centres, Madrasas and Maktabs are provided supported under the scheme? [a] Class XII [b] Class IX [c] Class VIII [d] Class VII [e] Class V
1) E
2) B
3) C
Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to PM formalization of micro food processing enterprises – Seed capital module?
[a] It is being implemented for a period of 2020-21 to 2024-25
[b] It is a centrally sponsored scheme
[c] Total outlay is Rs.10,000 Crore
[d] Each member of SHG can avail Rs.50,000 seed capital assistance under PMFME
[e] All are correct
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D
40,000 per SHG
2020-21 to 2024-25
Seed funding is provided to the urban SHGs working under food processing
Centrally sponsored
Ministry of food processing industry and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
A scheme was launched in 2016 by ministry of education to impart training to the apprentices who have completed graduate and diploma program in Engineering, Humanities, Science and Commerce. Under the scheme, stipend is provided to graduates and diploma holder.
1) How much stipend is provided to graduates under the scheme? [a] Rs.8000 [b] Rs.9000 [c] Rs.10000 [d] Rs.5000 [e] Rs.15000
2) How many youths will be provided employment under the scheme in the next 5 years? [a] 5 Lakhs [b] 6 Lakhs [c] 7 Lakhs [d] 10 Lakhs [e] 20 Lakhs
1) B
2) C
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
Which of the following is not one of the implementing agencies for O-SMART scheme launched by ministry of earth sciences to provide forecast and services based on the continuous observation of our oceans and development of technologies?
[a] National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai
[b] Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
[c] National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa
[d] Center for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi
[e] National Institute for Oceanography, Goa
E
2018
Extended till 2026
2177 crores total outlay
7 sub schmes (no need to remember all these)
Name the scheme launched by ministry of earth sciences in 2018 which pertains to the atmospheric science programs of Ministry of Earth Sciences and addresses different aspects of weather and climate services. The scheme has been recently continued till FY 2026. [a] O-SMART [b] ACROSS [c] MATSYA [d] I-SMART [e] O-ACROSS
B
8 sub schemes
4 implementing agencies
o India Meteorological Department (IMD)
o National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)
o Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
o Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
SIDBI cluster development fund has been launched for Jammu and Kashmir. What is the total corpus of the fund? [a] Rs.100 Crore [b] Rs.1000 Crore [c] Rs.400 Crore [d] Rs.200 Crore [e] Rs.500 Crore
D
Also launched by the finance minister
Name the scheme, launched in J&K, under which financial assistance of Rs. 5 Lakh to girls between 18-35 years for starting their business is being provided? [a] Tejasvini [b] Hausala [c] Shikhar [d] Shikara [e] Saubhagya
A
What is the maximum amount of credit that will be provided under Shikara scheme of J&K for purchase/repair of Shikaras? [a] Rs.25 Lakh [b] Rs.5 Lakh [c] Rs.15 Lakh [d] Rs.3 Lakh [e] Rs.1.5 Lakh
C
shikara are the boat
Name the scheme, launched in J&K, which is aimed at promoting potential of women entrepreneur by building a comprehensive program which can serve as a guide? [a] Tejasvini [b] Hausala [c] Shikhar [d] Shikara [e] Saubhagya
B
4 schmes have been launched by the finance minister in J&K
Tejasvini and Hausala are of J&K bank
Shikhar & Shikara are - PNB
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow
A scheme was launched by government of India in 1993, to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature like drinking water, primary education, public health, sanitation and roads, etc. primarily in their Constituencies. Under the scheme, Rs.5 Crore is provided to each MP in two instalments of Rs.2.5 Crore for development of their constituency.
1) Which ministry is implementing the scheme mentioned in the passage?
[a] Ministry of Education
[b] Ministry of Rural development
[c] Ministry of social justice and empowerment
[d] Ministry of finance
[e] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
2)Up to which financial year, the scheme mentioned in the passage has been extended? [a] FY 2025 [b] FY 2026 [c] FY 2027 [d] FY 2030 [e] FY 2024
3) What is the total outlay of the scheme for the extended period? [a] Rs.17417 Crore [b] Rs.18417 Crore [c] Rs.12417 Crore [d] Rs.11417 Crore [e] Rs.1417 Crore
1) E
2) B
3) A
MPLADS scheme (MP Local Area Development)
Which of the following ministries has launched Star College Mentorship Programme in 2021 under Star College Scheme to strengthen the undergraduate courses?
[a] Ministry of Education
[b] Ministry of Science & Technology
[c] Ministry of social justice and empowerment
[d] Ministry of finance
[e] Ministry of AYUSH
B
both the schmes are different
Star college scheme
- since 2008 by M of science and technology
- Nodal dept is Department of Biotechnology
Which of the following ministries has launched Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme - “In-service training and sensitization of key functionaries of Central and State Government and Local bodies”?
[a] Ministry of commerce and industry
[b] Ministry of MSME
[c] Ministry of social justice and empowerment
[d] Ministry of finance
[e] Ministry of AYUSH
C
2015-16
Rehabilitation council of India - Implementing agency
Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Bhasha Sangam Initiative?
[a] It is being implemented by ministry of education
[b] It was launched in 2020
[c] It was launched under Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat Scheme
[d] Under the initiative, Bhasha Sangam Mobile app has been developed
[e] Bhasha Sangam Initiative for Schools has been launched under the mission
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B
2021
Under mission samudrayaan, a manned submersible will be launched to carry out deep ocean exploration of the non-living resources. Name the submersible. [a] Matsya 4000 [b] Matsya 5000 [c] Matsya 1000 [d] Matsya 10000 [e] Matsya 6000
E
Which of the following ministries has launched Mission Samudrayaan to carry outdeep ocean exploration of the non-living resources such as gas hydrates, hydro-thermal sulphides etc. located at a depth between 1000 and 5500 meters?
[a] Ministry of science and technology
[b] Ministry of earth sciences
[c] Ministry of environment, forests and climate change
[d] Ministry of home affairs
[e] Both [a] and [b]
B
headed by Jitendra singh also the minister of Science and Technology
MATSYA 6000 manned submersible - would be able to upto 6000 m deep in the ocean
Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Special Capital Linked Subsidy Scheme for Service Sector?
[a] It has been launched in 2022
[b] Ministry of MSME is the implementing ministry for the scheme
[c] It was launched from Guwahati
[d] Capital subsidy of 25% will be provided for procurement of Plant & Machinery and
service equipments through institutional credit to the SC-ST MSEs
[e] All are incorrect
A
2021
obj - subsidy for the tech related requirement
In which state, upskill project for local weavers and artisans has been launched in 2021 by ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship? [a] Arunachal Pradesh [b] Sikkim [c] Tripura [d] Nagaland [e] Assam
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D
Nagaland capital - Kohima
Ministry of rural development had launched Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan in 2020 to provide immediate employment and livelihood opportunities to returnee migrants and rural population. From which state, the scheme was launched? [a] Gujarat [b] Uttar Pradesh [c] Bihar [d] Rajasthan [d] West Bengal
C
Telihar, Khagadia district, Bihar
Cater to 116 districts (27 aspiration districts)
6 states - Assam, Bihar, UP, MP, Odisha and Rajasthan
Name the program launched by ministry of health and family welfare to empower all healthcare workers engaged in Oxygen management and administration with the essential knowledge and skills. [a] National Oxygen Empowerment program [b] National Oxygen Development program [c] National Oxygen Management program [d] National Oxygen Supervision program [e] National Oxygen Stewardship program
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E
no need to go into details…quetion will be on this only if it comes in the exam
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
To modernize and digitally link public libraries across the country and to provide financial assistance for upgradation of infrastructure of one state central library and one district library in each state/UT as model library, a scheme was launched by government of India. Raja Ram Mohun Roy Library foundation (Kolkata) is the nodal agency for implementation of the scheme.
1) What is the launch year of the scheme mentioned in the passage? [a] 2014 [b] 2015 [c] 2016 [d] 2012 [e] 2013
2) Which ministry is implementing the scheme mentioned in the passage?
[a] Ministry of finance
[b] Ministry of education
[c] Ministry of culture
[d] Ministry of development of N-E region
[e] Ministry of labour and employment
1) A
2) C
National mission on lilbraries
Ministry of Rural Development has launched an Overdraft facility for women SHG members under DAY – NRLM. What is the total amount of overdraft facility can be availed by a women SHG member? [a] Rs.2000 [b] Rs.5000 [c] Rs.10000 [d] Rs.1500 [e] Rs.8500
B
5 crore women will be benefitted
