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- Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the maximum premium payable by the farmers will be for rabi crops. SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Afternoon) (a) 3% (b) 1.5% (c) 6% (d) 4.5%
- (b) 1.5%. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), launched in 2016, is a crop insurance scheme aimed at supporting farmers in India. It provides financial protection against crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases. The scheme covers all food and oilseed crops, with farmers paying a low premium. The government subsidizes the remaining cost to ensure accessibility for all farmers. PMFBY helps stabilize farmers' income and promotes agricultural sustainability.
- For the financial year 2022-23, which of the following schemes of the Central Government provides an assured pension rate of 7.40% per annum, payable monthly? SSC Stenographer 11/12/2024 (Afternoon) (a) Niryat Rin Vikas Yojana (b) Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana (c) Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (d) Ayushman Sahakar Yojana
283.(c) Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana. The Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) is a pension scheme launched by the Government of India in 2017, aimed at providing financial security to senior citizens. It offers an assured return of 8% per annum, payable monthly, for a period of 10 years. The scheme is available to individuals aged 60 years and above. It can be purchased from the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and is available both offline and online. PMVVY ensures a steady income for elderly citizens and is designed to protect them from financial instability.
- How many cities have been selected to be developed as sustainable and responsible destinations as per the
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme launched by the Union Ministry of Tourism in January 2023? SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (a) 67 (b) 21 (c) 45 (d) 30
284.(d) 30. Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 (January 2023), the Centre has selected Dwarka and Dholavira in Gujarat, Colva and Porvorim in Goa, and Nalanda and Gaya in Bihar to develop them as holistic tourist destinations. The Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched in 2015. Prominent circuits launched under the scheme include the Buddhist Circuit, North-East Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, etc.
- The PM-SVANidhi Scheme (2020) is run by which Ministry of the Government of India? SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (1st Shift) (a) Ministry of Labour and Employment (b) MinistryPinnacle
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increase in the disbursal of 'Pradhan
Mantri Mudra Yojana' (PMMY) loans in
the first quarter of FY 2023-24 compared
to the same quarter in the previous year,
if the disbursal reached ₹81,597 crore, up
from ₹62,650 crore?
SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) 23% (b) 27% (c) 15% (d) 20%
287.(a) 23%. The Pradhan Mantri
Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015,
provides financial support to micro and
small enterprises in India. It offers loans
up to ₹10 lakhs under three categories:
Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishor (₹50,001
to ₹5 lakhs), and Tarun (₹5 lakhs to ₹10
lakhs). The scheme aims to promote
entrepreneurship, especially among
non-corporate and informal businesses.
It requires no collateral, ensuring
accessibility for small business owners.
The initiative boosts job creation and
financial inclusion across sectors.
- As of July 2023, 137 unique
products under 'One District, One
Product' scheme has been notified from
how many districts?
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) 713 (b) 256 (c) 538 (d) 657
288.(a) 713. The one district one
product (ODOP) launched on January 24,
2018, by the Uttar Pradesh Government,
and due to its success, was later adopted
by the Central Government. However, no
ODOP product has been recommended
by the State of West Bengal under the
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro
Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
Scheme.
- How much money was allotted by
the Gujarat government in August 2023
for the One District, One Product (ODOP)
Programme to promote its indigenous
products at the international level?
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) ₹58 crore (b) ₹10 crore
(c) ₹100 crore (d) ₹25 crore
289.(a) ₹58 crore.
The ODOP program is an initiative to
promote local entrepreneurship and
economic development. In this program,
each district in Gujarat identifies a
specific product or craft that is unique to
the region and has the potential for
growth and marketability. ODOP Scheme
is a program by the Ministry of Food
Processing Industries.
- How many components are there
in the New India Literacy Program (NILP)
scheme launched by the Union Ministry
of Education in March 2023?
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SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Seven (b) Three (c) Nine (d) Five
290.(d) Five. The New India Literacy
Program (NILP) consists of five key
components - Foundational Literacy and
Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Vocational
Skills Development, Basic Education, and
Continuing Education. This scheme aims
to cover non-literates aged 15 years and
above in all districts of the country, with a
special focus on improving adult
education and reducing illiteracy.
- What is the maximum amount of
home loan the eligible beneficiaries can
get under the ‘Mo Ghara’ scheme
launched by the Government of Odisha in
May 2023?
SSC MTS 09/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Upto ₹2 lakh (b) Upto ₹5.5 lakh
(c) Upto ₹3 lakh (d) Upto ₹4 lakh
291.(c) Upto ₹3 lakh. The Mo Ghara
scheme provides financial assistance to
lower and middle-class rural citizens of
Odisha to build or repair their pucca
houses, offering up to ₹3 lakh with a
10-year repayment period and
government subsidy. Some schemes
launched by the Government of Odisha:
Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana
(2013-14), Kalinga Siksha Sathi (2016),
Banishree Yojana (2008), Madhu Babu
Pension Yojana (2008), Kishori Shakti
Yojana (2007).
- When was ‘Nai Chetna-Pahal
Badlav Ki’ campaign launched?
SSC MTS 17/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) December 2022 (b) March 2023
(c) January 2023 (d) November 2022
292.(d) November 2022. The ‘Nai
Chetna-Pahal Badlav Ki’ campaign was
launched on 25th November 2022 with
the theme of ‘Elimination of
Gender-Based Violence’. It was a
month-long initiative conducted as a 'Jan
Andolan' (people's movement) across all
States and Union Territories of India. The
campaign aimed to raise awareness
about gender-based violence and
promote changes in societal attitudes.
- In May 2023, the Union Housing
and Urban Affairs Ministry has extended
the deadline of its Smart Cities Mission
to .
SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) June 2027 (b) June 2026
(c) June 2024 (d) June 2025
293.(c) June 2024. The mission was
launched in 2015, and the deadline for
completing the projects was originally
set for 2019-2023. The mission has been
extended until March 2025. As of July
2024, 100 cities have finished 90% of the
total projects (7,188 projects). The
Government of India has identified 100
cities for development under the Smart
Cities Mission.
- What is the name of the scheme
launched by the Government of India in
2023 to effectively resolve pending
contractual disputes?
SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Vivad se Adhar II
(b) Vivad se Janadhar I
(c) Vivad se Vishwas II
(d) Vivad se Vishwas I
294.(c) Vivad se Vishwas II.
It was announced in the Union Budget
2023-24 by the Union Finance Minister.
The scheme provides graded settlement
terms depending on the status of
disputes, offering up to 85% settlement
of the awarded amount for court cases
and up to 65% for arbitral awards under
specified conditions .
- Identify the group of states that is
a part of Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
(As of June 2022).
SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand
(b) Haryana and Punjab
(c) Assam and West Bengal
(d) Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh
295.(a) Uttar Pradesh and
Jharkhand. The Garib Kalyan Rojgar
Abhiyaan was launched on June 20,
2020, to boost employment and
livelihood opportunities for migrant
workers returning to villages in the wake
of the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Who inaugurated 'Vibrant Village
Program' in april 2023?
SSC MTS 21/10/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) Ashwini Vaishnav (b) Hardeep Puri
(c) Amit Shah
(d) Narendra Modi
296.(c) Amit Shah. The Vibrant
Villages Programme (VVP) is a centrally
sponsored scheme launched in February
2023 to foster the development of
villages along India's northern border. It
covers 46 blocks in 19 districts across
the states of Arunachal Pradesh,
Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand,
and the Union Territory of Ladakh. The
program focuses on improving the
quality of life in these areas and includes:
Tourism and Cultural Promotion,
Infrastructure Development, Livelihood
Generation, etc.
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297.
According to National
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023 (A
Progress Review), what was the
proportion
of
population
in
multidimensional poverty (Headcount
Ratio) in rural India in 2019-2021 ?
SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) 19.28%
(b) 24.12%
(c) 12.32%
(d) 14.96%
297.(a) 19.28%. The National
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
assesses deprivations in health,
education, and living standards, using 12
key indicators like child mortality,
education, sanitation, and housing .
Despite improvements over 2015-2021,
with 135 million people moving out of
poverty, rural areas still face significant
challenges .
This highlights the need for
continued focus on reducing rural
poverty
through comprehensive
development programs.
- What is the rank of India in the
Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023?
SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) 115 (b) 120 (c) 105 (d) 111
298.(d) 111. The Global Hunger
Index (GHI) is a measure used to assess
hunger levels worldwide, based on four
indicators: undernourishment, child
wasting, child stunting, and child
mortality. It provides a score from 0 (no
hunger) to 100 (extremely alarming), with
countries ranked accordingly. The index
is published annually by Concern
Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe and
helps track global hunger progress.
Countries with higher scores face
significant challenges related to poverty,
healthcare, and food security. The GHI is
an important tool for shaping policies
and guiding international aid efforts.
- Which of the following Union
Territories of India marks the lowest
poverty in National Multidimensional
Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023?
SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Puducherry (b) Lakshdweep
(c) Delhi
(d) Chandigarh
299.(a) Puducherry. The National
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI),
launched by NITI Aayog, evaluates
poverty beyond income, focusing on
deprivations in health, education, and
living standards. It uses indicators like
nutrition, child mortality, school
attendance, and access to clean water.
The 2023 review showed a significant
reduction in multidimensional poverty,
with 135 million people moving out of
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poverty between 2015-2021. However,
rural areas still face notable challenges.
This index helps tailor policies for
inclusive development across states and
Union Territories .
- In 2023, the Government of India
proposed 'Amrit Dharohar Scheme' to be
implemented over the next _
to encourage optimal use of wetlands
and enhance bio-diversity, carbon stock,
eco-tourism opportunities and income
generation for local communities.
SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Seven Years (b) Two Years
(c) Three Years
(d) Five Years
300.(c) Three Years. The Amrit
Dharohar Scheme focuses on promoting
the sustainable use of wetlands, a crucial
ecological resource. It aims to enhance
biodiversity, increase carbon stock, and
boost eco-tourism potential. Additionally,
it seeks to provide income-generating
opportunities for local communities
dependent on wetlands. By balancing
conservation and livelihood, the scheme
aspires to ensure long-term ecological
and economic benefits. This initiative
aligns with India's commitment to
environmental sustainability and
community welfare.
- On 10 April 2023, the Government
of India launched tourism infrastructure
and amenities in the ____ villages through
the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’.
SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Border (b) Desert (c) Hill (d) Coastal
301.(a) Border. Government has
approved Vibrant Villages Programme
(VVP) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme
on 15th February, 2023
aspects. It is calculated by multiplying
the headcount ratio (H) and the intensity
of poverty (A). The NMPI is based on the
global Multidimensional Poverty Index
(MPI) model, but with two additional
indicators: Maternal Health and Bank
Account.
- On 25 August 2023, which State
Government expanded its ongoing
'Breakfast Scheme' for students of
classes 1 to 5, studying in 31,008
government schools across the State?
SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Karnataka
(d) Goa
303.(b) Tamil Nadu. The Chief
Minister's breakfast scheme was
launched On September 15, 2022. On
August 25, the scheme was extended to
the entire state. The scheme will be
extended to cover 15.75 lakh students of
class one to five in 31,008 government
schools across the state. The initiative
will benefit students studying in schools
from 1st to 5th standard across the
entire state.
- Mukhya Mantri Sikho Kamao
Yojana was launched by which of these
state governments?
SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Gujarat
304.(c) Madhya Pradesh.
The
Mukhyamantri Seekho Kamao Yojana
was launched by the state government of
Madhya Pradesh on June 15, 2023. The
scheme aims to help young people in the
state acquire the skills they need to get
jobs by providing them with training in
various fields.
for
comprehensive development of the
select villages in 46 blocks in 19 districts
of abutting northern border in the States
of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal
Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and UT of
Ladakh.
302.
According to National
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023 (A
Progress Review), what is the percentage
of the total population who are
multidimensionally poor (Headcount
Ratio) in Bihar state?
SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) 36.12%
(b) 45.98%
(c) 40.54%
(d) 33.76%
302.(d) 33.76%. The National
Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI)
is a measure of poverty that considers
multiple dimensions beyond monetary
- The ___ scheme, that
covers artisans related to 18 fields, was
included under the 'Payments
Infrastructure Development Fund' ('PIDF')
scheme by the Reserve Bank of India in
October 2023.
SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) PM USHA
(b) PM Ullas
(c) PM Vishwakarma (d) PM Swanidhi
305.(c) PM Vishwakarma. PM
Vishwakarma is a scheme aimed at
supporting artisans and craftspeople
working with tools in 18 trades. It offers
benefits such as recognition through
certificates and ID cards, skill
upgradation training, and toolkit
incentives of up to Rs. 15,000. The
scheme also provides collateral-free
loans of up to Rs. 3 lakh, digital
transaction incentives, and marketing
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support to enhance visibility and access
to e-commerce platforms. The initiative
seeks to empower traditional artisans by
improving their skills, financial support,
and market access.
- As per National Multidimensional
Poverty Index report 2023, what is the
poverty rate of India (2019-21)?
SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) 20.89%
(b) 14.96%
(c) 20.61%
(d) 15.47%
306.(b) 14.96%. The National
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
report is a publication by NITI Aayog that
provides estimates of multidimensional
poverty in India. The 2023 edition of the
report is based on data from the 5th
round of the National Family Health
Survey (NFHS-5) conducted in 2019-21.
- According to the National
Multidimensional Poverty Index of India:
A Progress Review 2023, which of the
following states has the LOWEST
percentage of population being
multidimensionally poor?
SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) Manipur
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Sikkim
(d) West Bengal
307.(c) Sikkim. According to the
National Multidimensional Poverty Index
- A Progress Review 2023, Kerala has the
lowest percentage of the population that
is multidimensionally poor, at 0.71%.
Here are the multidimensional poverty
percentages for some other states: Goa -
3.76%, Sikkim - 3.82%, Tamil Nadu -
4.89%, West Bengal - 11.89%, Gujarat -
11.66%.
- Which of the following locations
has NOT been selected for setting up the
seven PM Mega Integrated Textile
Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park for
the textile sector announced by the
Government of India in March 2023?
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(a) Karnataka
(b) Gujarat
(c) West Bengal (d) Maharashtra
308.(c) West Bengal.
The Government of India announced 7
PM MITRA Parks in Tamil Nadu,
Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra
to boost the textile industry. Inspired by
the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to
Fashion to Foreign), these parks aim to
enhance competitiveness, attract FDI,
and create jobs. Selected from 18
proposals, they will provide world-class
infrastructure, plug-and-play facilities,
and training centers. The Centre will
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provide financial support of up to Rs. 500
crore per park and up to Rs. 300 crore for
unit incentives. State governments will
offer 1000+ acres of land and essential
utilities. With Rs. 70,000 crore
investment and 20 lakh jobs expected,
the initiative aims to make India a global
textile hub.
- According to the Human
Development Index 2023-24, what is the
rank of India?
SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) 132 (b) 130 (c) 134 (d) 129
309.(c) 134.
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a
composite measure of life expectancy,
education, and per capita income,
ranking countries into four tiers of
human development. Key indicators
include life expectancy at birth, mean
and expected years of schooling, and
GNI per capita. India ranks 134 out of
191 countries on the HDI. In 2020, it
ranked 131st among 189 nations. The
decline, reflecting global trends due to
the COVID-19 pandemic, is linked to a
drop in life expectancy at birth, which fell
from 70.7 to 67.2 years in 2021.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
(PMMY) is a scheme launched in 2015
for providing loans up to lakh to
the non- corporate, non-farm small/micro
enterprises.
SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) 5 (b) 2
(c) 10 (d) 8
310.(c) 10. The Pradhan Mantri
MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched by the
Prime Minister on April 8, 2015, has been
instrumental
in
empowering
non-corporate, non-farm small and micro
enterprises by offering loans of up to ₹10
lakh. The scheme features three
categories: Shishu, for loans up to
₹50,000; Kishore, for loans between
₹50,001 and ₹5,00,000; and Tarun, for
loans ranging from ₹5,00,001 to
₹10,00,000.
- In 2023, Government of India has
announced to set up a/an
DigiLocker for use by MSMEs, large
businesses and charitable trusts to store
and share documents online securely.
SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Company
(b) Macro
(c) Entity
(d) Bond
311.(c) Entity. DigiLocker, a flagship
initiative of the Ministry of Electronics &
IT under the Digital India programme,
provides citizens with secure
cloud-based storage, sharing, and
verification of digital documents. MSMEs
(Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises)
are small businesses, including startups,
crucial to India's GDP, employment, and
socio-economic development.
- As of July 2023, how many
products were notified under the 'One
District, One Product' scheme as per the
information provided by the Ministry of
Food Processing Industries, Government
of India?
SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) 132 (b) 125 (c) 135 (d) 137
312.(d) 137. The Ministry of Food
Processing Industries (MoFPI) approved
the One District One Product (ODOP)
initiative for 713 districts across 35
states and UTs under the PMFME
Scheme, covering 137 unique products.
Maharashtra's 36 districts have 20
unique ODOPs, while West Bengal has
not recommended any. A digital GIS map
shows ODOP details for 713 districts,
including 216 Integrated Tribal
Development Areas, 112 Aspirational
districts, and 35 SC districts with 40% SC
population, aiding beneficiaries in
resource identification.
- How much amount is provided
per month as assistance to the female
head of the family under the Gruha
Lakshmi Scheme launched by the
Karnataka Government in July 2023?
SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) ₹3,500
(b) ₹2,000
(c) ₹5,000
313.(b) ₹2,000.
(d) ₹1,500
The Karnataka
government launched the ‘Gruha
Lakshmi’ scheme on August 30, 2023,
fulfilling a Congress poll promise.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
and MP Rahul Gandhi, present in
Bengaluru, transferred Rs. 2,000 monthly
assistance to 1.1 crore women
household heads via DBT.
- In which year was the 'Naye
Bharat Ke Sapne' campaign launched by
Meta and the Ministry of Women?
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(a) 2022 (b) 2023 (c) 2020 (d) 2021
314.(b) 2023. Naye Bharat Ke Sapne
(Amrit Generation) Campaign aims to
showcase the aspirations of young India
by inviting youth in the age group of
16-18 years to create Reels on Instagram
and Facebook showcasing their
aspirations and dreams for the future.
- Which of the following States has
declared a social security scheme for
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registered newspaper hawkers in the
State in 2021 considering the losses they
faced during the pandemic and that they
are a part of the unorganised sector ?
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(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d) Tamil Nadu
315.(c) Odisha. The scheme
provides financial assistance to hawkers
and their families, including accidental
death benefits of Rs 2 lakh and natural
death benefits of Rs 1 lakh. Additionally,
hawkers will receive Rs 1.5 lakh in
compensation for complete disability.
Department of Information and Public
Relations, Odisha has prepared and
registered digital databases of 7,300
hawkers in the state.
- Which group of people will be
benefited by the Mukhya Mantri Sukh
Ashray Yojana approved by Himachal
Pradesh?
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(a) Students and teachers
(b) Orphans, specially abled children,
destitute women and senior citizens
(c) Unemployed youth
(d) Farmers and agricultural labourers
316.(b) Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray
Kosh: The outlay budget of the scheme is
101 crores. The fund has been started
with a vision to help and assist needy
students and destitute women to get
higher education. This would also help
them to lead a life of dignity. A specific
amount would be given to these students
and women which would help them in
acquiring desired higher education.
- What is the aim of the PM Ujjwala
2.0 Yojna launched in August 2021 ?
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(a) Free LPG connections for commercial
use
(b) 20 million LPG connections will be
provided to the beneficiaries
(c) 10 million LPG connections will be
provided to the beneficiaries
(d) Free gas stove for BPL Households
317.(c) 10 million LPG connections
will be provided to the beneficiaries. The
Prime Minister launched the Ujjwala
Scheme II on 10 August 2021 to provide
fuel to 1 crore families who were left out
of the first scheme. Other schemes: The
Jan Dhan Yojna (2014), Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao (2015), Start-up India (2016),
Prime Minister Ujjwala’s Plan (2016).
318.
Consider the following
statements associated with the India
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Infrastructure Project Development Fund
(IIPDF).
- IIPDF was set up in 2017.
- The funds for IIPDF are provided by the
Central Government’? - This scheme is notified under the
Department of Economic Affairs.
Which of the above statements is/are
INCORRECT?
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(a) Only 2 and 3
(b) Only 1
(c) Only 1 and 2
(d) Only 3
318.(b) Only 1. The Department of
Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of
Finance, Government of India, notified
the Scheme for Financial Support for
Project Development Expenses of PPP
Projects - India Infrastructure Project
Development Fund Scheme (IIPDF
Scheme) in 2022.
- As in July 2021,The NIPUN Bharat
Scheme was launched by which of the
following Ministries?
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(a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
319.(b) Ministry of Education.
National Initiative for Proficiency in
Reading with Understanding and
Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) was launched
to ensure that every child in the country
necessarily attains foundational literacy
and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by
2026-27. It aims to address the learning
needs of children aged 3 to 9 years.
- In 2022, which of the following
railway stations has been selected for
the ‘One Station One Product’ scheme
launched by Indian Railways, which
identifies Kanchipuram sarees as the
chosen product?
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(a) Howrah
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Chennai Central (d) Patna Jn
320.(c) Chennai Central. The
Ministry of Railways has launched ‘One
Station One Product’ (OSOP) scheme
over Indian Railways with objectives to
promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision of the
Government of India, provide a market
for local/indigenous products and create
additional income opportunities for the
marginalised sections of society.
- In August 2022, the Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment
launched the scheme, with an
aim to provide comprehensive
rehabilitation services to people engaged
in begging in 75 municipalities.
SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) TWINKLE-75 (b) BEAM-75
(c) SMILE-75
(d) RISE-75
321.(c) SMILE-75. The objective of
SMILE- 75 is to make our cities/town and
municipal areas begging-free. Other
Schemes of the Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment: PM-SURAJ
(2024), PM - AJAY (2021-2022), PM -
DAKSH (2020-2021).
- In July 2020, which state initiated
the 'Ashirwad Scheme' to extend
financial support for a daughter's
marriage who belongs to a family
earning a lower income?
SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Bihar
(c) Punjab
(d) Rajasthan
322.(c) Punjab. Benefits of Ashirwad
Scheme : Financial aid of Rs. 21,000.
Eligibility : The girl must be 18 years or
older. The family's total annual income
should not exceed Rs. 32,790 from all
sources.
The amount of
shagun/Ashirwad is limited up to two
girls of the concerned family under the
scheme.
- As of 31 May 2021, only 47% of
total routes and 39% of airports
(unserved and underserved) have been
operationalised under UDAN, according
to ICRA. What is the full form of UDAN?
SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Udtha Desh Ka Aam Nayak
(b) Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik
(c) Unnath Desh Ka Aam Naagrik
(d) Ujwal Desh Ka Aam Naagrik
323.(b) Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched
the Regional Connectivity Scheme -
UDAN in 2016. It aims to enhance
regional air connectivity and make air
travel affordable for the common citizen.
The first flight under the scheme was
inaugurated in April 2017, connecting
Shimla to Delhi.
- Which of the following schemes
was launched for the welfare of the
unorganised sector workers and
labourers on 26 August 2021?
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) e-Shram Portal
(b) PM Mentoring Yuva Scheme
(c) PM Daksh Yojana
(d) Gram Ujala Scheme
324.(a) e-Shram Portal : An initiative
by the Ministry of Labour and
Employment to create a National
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Database of Unorganized Workers
(NDUW) based on Aadhaar. PM-Daksh
Portal and Mobile Application : Launched
on August 7, 2021, by Dr. Virendra Kumar
to provide access to skill development
programs for targeted beneficiaries.
Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All
(UJALA) : Launched in 2015, this scheme
aims to replace 77 crore incandescent
lamps with LED bulbs, promoting
efficient lighting, reducing electricity bills,
and preserving the environment.
- Who among the following sports
persons is designated as brand
ambassador for Nikshay Mitra, an
initiative under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt
Bharat Abhiyaan by Ministry of Health
and Family welfare of GOI in November
2022?
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Mary Kom
(b) Abhinav Bindra
(c) Pullela Gopichand (d) Deepa Malik
325.(d) Deepa Malik. The Nikshay
Mitra initiative was launched in
September, 2022 as part of the Pradhan
Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. The
initiative was first proposed by the Prime
Minister in 2018. Deepa Malik is the first
Indian woman to win a medal in the
Paralympic Games. She won a silver
medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
in shot put.
- On 29th
October 2020, the Ministry
of Science and Technology launched the
SERB-POWER Scheme. What is the
objective of the scheme?
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) To allow reservation for women in
the Parliament and Judiciary
(b) To strengthen the solar programme
of India with France
(c) To mitigate gender disparity in
science and engineering research
funding in various academic
programmes and laboratories
(d) To allow reservation for women in the
Ministry of Science and Technology
326.(c) SERB-POWER (Promoting
Opportunities for Women in Exploratory
Research) program is a scheme by the
Ministry of Science and Technology in
India to reduce gender disparity in
science and engineering research
funding. The program offers two types of
support : SERB-POWER Fellowship and
SERB-POWER Research Grants.
- What is the amount of financial
assistance provided per month to girl
students studying in government schools
under the ‘Tamil Nadu Pudhumai Penn
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Scheme’ launched by the Government of
Tamil Nadu in 2023?
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(a) ₹500 per month
(b) ₹3,000 per month
(c) ₹1,000 per month
(d) ₹2,000 per month
327.(c) ₹1,000 per month. Under the
'Pudhumai Pen' scheme, assistance of
₹1,000 per month is provided to girls
from classes 6 to 12. This initiative aims
to reduce the gender gap in education.
Other notable schemes include the Chief
Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme
and Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam.
- Under the ‘Mero Rukh Mero
Santati’ initiative launched by the Sikkim
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang in
2023, how many trees will be planted for
every child born in Sikkim ?
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) 50 (b) 150 (c) 100 (d) 200
328.(c) 100.Mero Rukh Mero Santati
is a novel green initiative launched on
2nd of February 2023 to strengthen the
connection between parents, children
and nature by planting trees to
commemorate child birth. Watching the
tree grow, as the baby grows, is a
symbolic way of commemorating their
arrival and is good for the planet as well.
329.
Consider the following
statements and identify the INCORRECT
statement(s).
- The ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan
2.0’ scheme has been implemented
under the National Food Security Act,
2003. - It is an ongoing, Central Government-
sponsored scheme under the Ministry of
Women and Child Development. - It is extended to children aged below 6
years only. - Six services are provided under this
scheme through the National Health
Mission and Public Health Infrastructure.
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Only 1, 3 and 4
(b) Only 4
(c) Only 1, 2 and 3
(d) Only 2 and 3
329.(a) Only 1, 3 and 4. Saksham
Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is an
Integrated Nutrition Support Programme.
It seeks to address the challenges of
malnutrition in children, adolescent girls,
pregnant women and lactating mothers.
The scheme has been approved by the
Government of India for implementation
during the 15th Finance Commission
period 202l-22 to 2025-26. Key
Components: (i) Supplementary Nutrition
Programme for children (6 months to 6
years), pregnant women, lactating
mothers, and adolescent girls (14 to 18
years) in Aspirational Districts and the
North Eastern Region (NER). (ii) Early
Childhood Care and Education (3-6
years) and early stimulation for (0-3
years).
- Which state Chief Minister
launched the 'Kaushalya Matritva Yojana'
in 2022, which provides financial
assistance of ₹5,000 to women giving
birth to a second girl child for safe
motherhood?
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan (d) Chhattisgarh
330.(d) Chhattisgarh. In 2022,
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh
Baghel launched the ‘Kaushalya Matritva
Yojana.’ The scheme aims to support the
upbringing and education of the girl
child. Some National Schemes that
promote the birth and education of girl
children are Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
and Balika Samridhi Yojana.
- Which of the following State
governments has launched a scheme
‘Ankur’ in May 2021 to promote planting
of trees in public, wherein people will be
awarded for planting and taking care of
the saplings?
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Bihar
(b) West Bengal
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Madhya Pradesh
331.(d) Madhya Pradesh.
Under the scheme ‘Ankur’, Citizens who
plant a tree during the monsoon season
and share its photo on the Vayudoot app
can earn the "Pranvayu" award,
encouraging environmental awareness
and increasing green cover.
- The government of which of the
following states allocated ₹11,728 crore
for the Aasara pension scheme in its
annual budget for the fiscal year
2022-23?
SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) Telangana (b) Odisha
(c) Gujarat
(d) Chhattisgarh
332.(a) Telangana. The 'Aasara'
pension scheme was launched on
November 8, 2014, in Kothur,
Mahboobnagar (now in Rangareddy)
district. It aims to support vulnerable
groups, including the elderly, infirm,
people with HIV/AIDS, widows,
incapacitated weavers, and toddy
tappers, by providing financial assistance
to meet their basic needs and ensure
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dignity and social security.
- What is iGOT launched by the
Government of India in April 2020?
SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Online training portal for COVID-19
management
(b) Online portal for scholarships to
single girl child
(c) Online portal for digital payments
(d) Online portal for social security
schemes
333.(a) The Government of India
launched the ‘Integrated Government
Online Training’ (iGOT) portal on the
DIKSHA platform, run by the Ministry of
Education (MHRD), to train frontline
workers in managing COVID-19. The
portal focuses on enhancing their skills
to handle the pandemic more effectively.
- What is the cost of the ‘Nand
Baba Milk Mission’ scheme launched by
the Uttar Pradesh state government in
2023 to provide milk producers the
facility of selling their milk at a
reasonable price in villages through dairy
co-operative societies?
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) ₹500 crore (b) ₹1,500 crore
(c) ₹2,000 crore (d) ₹1,000 crore
334.(d) ₹1,000 crore. Under the
Nand Baba Milk Mission, Mukhyamantri
Swadeshi Gau Samvardhan Yojana is
being run to encourage the purchase of
improved indigenous breeds of cows
from outside the state. The main
objective of the scheme is to provide
employment to the youth and women of
rural areas in the state by engaging them
in livestock farming, increasing the
number of advanced breed cows in the
state, and improving the breed of
indigenous cows. The scheme was
launched on June 6, 2023.
- Which of the following is a key
focus area of the 'Amrit Dharohar'
scheme launched by the Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on World Environment
Day, 2023?
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Preservation of ancient Indian
heritage sites
(b) Development of rural infrastructure
(c) To promote values of local
communities in conserving wetland
ecosystem
(d) Promotion of organic farming
335.(c) The Amrit Dharohar Yojana
aims to conserve existing Ramsar sites
in India through active public
participation. Ramsar sites are wetlands
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of international significance designated
under the Ramsar Convention on
Wetlands. India’s first Ramsar sites,
Chilika Lake in Odisha and Keoladeo
National Park in Rajasthan, were
designated in 1981. The Ramsar
Convention, signed on February 2, 1971,
in Ramsar, Iran, established this
international framework. The world’s first
Ramsar site, the Cobourg Peninsula in
Australia, was designated on May 8,
1974.
- In year 2023, the Government of
India launched which of the following
schemes to bring Indian-origin
researchers to higher educational
institutions in the country?
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) VAPSI
(b) AMANTRAN
(c) SEEKHO (d) VAIBHAV
336.(d) VAIBHAV. The Vaishvik
Bhartiya Vaigyanik
(VAIBHAV)
Fellowships Programme aims to connect
the Indian STEMM diaspora with Indian
academic and R&D institutions for
collaborative research. Government
initiatives related to education include
the National Education Policy (NEP)
2020, the STARS Project, and the Shiksha
Parv Initiative.
- Which organisation launched the
Indian Customs Compliance Information
Portal (CIP) for providing free access to
information on all Customs procedures
and regulatory compliance for nearly
12,000 Customs Tariff items in the year
2021 ?
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift)
(a) Central Board for Direct Taxes
(b) Central Board for Indirect Taxes &
Customs
(c) Directorate of Enforcement
(d) Income Tax Settlement Commission
337.(b) Central Board for Indirect
Taxes & Customs : Established - 1
January 1964. Headquarters - New Delhi.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes is a
government agency that is responsible
for administering the direct tax laws in
India. Established - 1963. Directorate of
Enforcement is a law enforcement and
economic intelligence agency of the
Government of India that investigates
economic crimes and enforces
economic laws. Established - 1956.
- What is the name of the centrally
sponsored scheme related with literacy
that was launched by the Government of
India in March 2023?
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift)
(a) New India Literacy Programme
(b) India Literacy Programme
(c) National Literacy Programme
(d) Bharat Padhega
338.(a) New India Literacy
Programme. It has been approved by the
Government of India with Rs.1037.90
crore for FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27. This
scheme targets non-literates aged 15
and above, aligning with NEP 2020. Other
famous literacy programs: Pradhan
Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
(2017), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(2001-2002), Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
(2018).
- In April 2023, Government of
India launched Vibrant Village
Programme from Kibithoo village which
is located in .
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Bihar
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Assam (d) Meghalaya
339.(b) Arunachal Pradesh.
Vibrant Village Programme (VVP), a
Centrally Sponsored Scheme announced
in the Union Budget 2022 envisages
coverage of border villages on the
Northern Border having sparse
population, limited connectivity and
infrastructure. It will cover the border
areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand,
Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Ladakh.
- In April 2023, India’s External
Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched
the project for restoration of which of the
following ghats?
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift)
(a) Manikarnika Ghat (b) Assi Ghat
(c) Cheer Ghat
(d) Tulsi Ghat
340.(d) Tulsi Ghat. External Affairs
Minister S. Jaishankar on April 10
launched the 'Tulsi Ghat Restoration
Project' of Varanasi, during his visit to
Uganda's Kampala. Other Ghats in
Varanasi: Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh
Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Raj Ghat, Scindia
Ghat, Maan-Mandir Ghat, Lalita Ghat,
Jain Ghat or the Bachraj Ghat.
- Which of the following
unemployment scheme was extended by
the government of India for a period of
two years from July 2022 to June 2024?
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift)
(a) Grameen Udyami Yojana
(b) Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
(c) Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta
Yojana
(d) Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana
341.(d) The Atal Beemit Vyakti
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Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY start in 2018) is
introduced by the Employees' State
Insurance Corporation (ESIC) that
provides financial support to insured
workers who become unemployed.
- Name the digital payment
platform launched in 2021 by the
National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI) in association with Department of
Financial Services (DFS), National Health
Authority (NHA) and Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) YONO
(b) Dhani
(c) MobiKwik
(d) e-RUPI
342.(d) e-RUPI. It is a prepaid,
voucher-based payment solution aimed
at facilitating cashless transactions for
healthcare services and other specified
purposes. The YONO (You Only Need
One) app by SBI is a digital banking
platform that provides access to a range
of financial services. MobiKwik has
partnered with the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI) and Axis
Bank to launch the MobiKwik RuPay
Card.
- What is the name of the scheme
aimed at conservation of wetlands,
which was announced in the Union
Budget 2023-24?
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift)
(a) Amrit Dharohar
(b) Paryavaran Prahari
(c) Dharohar
(d) Paryavaran Suraksha
343.(a) Amrit Dharohar. The 'Amrit
Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme' is a
collaborative effort between the Ministry
of Tourism and the Ministry of
Environment, Forest, and Climate
Change. The aim is to enhance livelihood
opportunities for local communities
through harnessing the nature-tourism
potential of the Ramsar Sites across the
country.
- In February 2023, PARAKH
became the First National Assessment
Regulator. What does R stand for in
PARAKH?
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Recall
(b) Report
(c) Related
(d) Review
344.(d) Review. PARAKH stands for
Performance Assessment, Review, and
Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic
Development. PARAKH is India's first
national assessment regulator notified
by the National Council for Education
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Research and Training (NCERT). It is
tasked with setting norms, standards,
and guidelines for student assessment
and evaluation for all recognized school
boards across the country.
- Which of the following schemes
is related to minimising the use of
chemical fertilisers, given in the Union
Budget 2023-24 ?
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) PM DevINE (b) PM Pranam
(c) PM Shri
(d) SEED Scheme
345.(b) PM Pranam. The Cabinet
Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
has approved the “PM Programme for
Restoration, Awareness Generation,
Nourishment, and Amelioration of
Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM)” on 28th
June, 2023. Objective - Restoring and
nurturing Mother Earth through the use
of biofertilizers.
346.
Which organisation, in
collaboration with the Central Board of
Secondary Education(CBSE), and the
Ministry of Education, announced the
launch of the ‘AI For All’ initiative with the
purpose of creating a basic
understanding of artificial intelligence for
everyone in India?
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift)
(a) TCS (b) IBM (c) Infosys (d) Intel
346.(d) Intel. 'AI For All' initiative is
aimed at creating a basic understanding
of artificial intelligence (AI) for people in
India. The four-hour open content
resource, which is available in 11
vernacular languages, is divided into two
sections - AI Awareness (1.5 hours) and
AI Appreciation (2.5 hours). Intel
Corporation is an American multinational
corporation and technology company
headquartered in Santa Clara, California,
and incorporated in Delaware.
- The Give Plastic and Take Gold
scheme was launched in the village of
which State/UT in year 2023?
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Assam
(b) Gujarat
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Lakshadweep
347.(c) Jammu and Kashmir. The
"Give Plastic and Take Gold" scheme
aimed to make the village plastic-free by
encouraging residents to exchange
plastic waste for gold. Government
Schemes: School Chalo Abhiyan (Uttar
Pradesh), Project Arohan and Project
Niramay (Assam), Mana Ooru-Mana Badi
Programme (Telangana).
- The Ayush Ministry has
collaborated with the UK’s London
School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
(LSHTM) to conduct a study on _
for promoting recovery from COVID-19.
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Boswellia (b) Brahmi
(c) Gotu Kola (d) Ashwagandha
348.(d) Ashwagandha (Withania
somnifera) is an herb used in Ayurvedic
medicine to boost immunity, reduce
stress, and improve overall well-being.
Boswellia (frankincense) is an herbal
extract used in Ayurvedic medicine to
reduce inflammation and pain. Brahmi
(Bacopa monnieri) is an herb used in
Ayurvedic medicine to enhance memory,
cognitive function, and brain health. Gotu
Kola (Centella asiatica) is an herb used in
Ayurvedic medicine to improve wound
healing, skin health, and cognitive
function.
- The Government of India’s
Ministry of Culture organised a
programme called Vitasta in January - This programme exhibits rich
culture, arts and crafts of which region?
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Ladakh
(b) Kashmir
(c) Himachal (d) Punjab
349.(b) Kashmir.
The name "Vitasta" refers to the ancient
Sanskrit name for the Jhelum River,
which flows through the Kashmir Valley,
symbolizing the region's cultural heritage.
The event highlighted Kashmir's
traditions, music, handicrafts, and more,
aiming to promote and celebrate the
unique identity and history of the region.
- The Union Cabinet, in Aug 2022,
approved the enhancement in the limit of
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee
Scheme (ECLGS) by , with the
additional amount being earmarked
exclusively for enterprises in hospitality
and related sectors.
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(a) ₹10,000 crore (b) ₹50,000 crore
(c) ₹60,000 crore (d) ₹30,000 crore
350.(b) ₹50,000 crore. ECLGS was
rolled out in 2020 as part of the Centre’s
Aatmanirbhar package in response to the
Covid-19 crisis. The objective was to
support small businesses struggling to
meet their operational liabilities due to
the imposition of a nationwide lockdown.
- In March 2023, the Government of
India announced the set up of how many
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PM MITRA (Pradhan Mantri Mega
Integrated Textile Region and Apparel)
parks for the textile industry?
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift)
(a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 9
351.(c) 7. The Ministry of Textiles
has announced the establishment of 7
Mega Integrated Textile Region and
Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across India.
The Parks will come up in Tamil Nadu,
Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
The Ministry of Textiles manages policy,
development, and trade for the textile
industry. Headquarters - Udyog Bhawan
(New Delhi).
- Which of the following
statements about the Mahila Samman
Savings Certificate is incorrect as of 31
March 2024?
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) The maximum limit of deposit in the
scheme is 2 lakhs per year.
(b) The tenure of the scheme is 5 years.
(c) The scheme is valid upto 31 March
2025.
(d) The scheme was announced in the
2023-24 budget
352.(b) The tenure of the scheme is
2 years. The Mahila Samman Savings
Certificate (MSSC) scheme is a small
savings investment scheme launched by
the Ministry of Finance. This scheme
offers an interest rate of 7.5% per
annum. Women or girls of any age group
can open an MSSC account with a
minimum deposit of Rs 1000 and a
maximum deposit of Rs. 2 Lakhs, from
April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2025.
- From which of the following
states was Vibrant Village programme
launched, on 10 April 2023?
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Sikkim
(c) Nagaland
(d) Mizoram
353.(a) Arunachal Pradesh. The
Union Home Minister Amit Shah
launched the 'Vibrant Villages
Programme' in Kibithoo - a border village
in Arunachal Pradesh. The Vibrant
Villages Programme is a centrally
sponsored scheme launched by the
Union Home Ministry. Key outcomes that
have been attempted are: Connectivity
with the all-weather road, Drinking water,
24×7 electricity – Solar and wind energy
to be given focused attention, Mobile and
internet connectivity, Tourist centers,
Multi-purpose centers, Health and
Wellness Centers.
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- The Central Government launched
the National Air Sports Policy in the year
__ .
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(a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2022
354.(d) 2022. The Ministry of Civil
Aviation has launched a national sports
policy to promote sports like aerobatics,
hot-air ballooning, and paragliding. Aim:
The NASP 2022, aims to make India one
of the top air sports nations by 2030.
- The Union Cabinet has approved
to extend the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala
Yojana (PMUY) for how many years in
September 2023?
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
(a) Two years (b) Five years
(c) Three years (d) Seven years
355.(c) Three years. Pradhan Mantri
Ujjwala Yojana was launched by Prime
Minister of India, Narendra Modi on 1
May 2016. It is implemented by the
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
through its Oil Marketing Companies.
The government aims to provide LPG
connections to BPL households in the
country.
- On 7th
March 2022, the
Government initiated a scheme to
re-enrol out-of-school adolescent girls
(OoS AG) in the age group of 11-14
years. What is the name of the scheme?
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
(a) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha
Abhiyan
(b) Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav
(c) National Scheme of Incentives to
Girls for Secondary Education
(d) Prerna Scheme
356.(b) Kanya Shiksha Pravesh
Utsav. On the eve of International
Women’s Day, the Ministry of Women and
Child Development (MoWCD), in
partnership with the Ministry of
Education and UNICEF, launched a
landmark campaign Kanya Shikhsa
Pravesh Utsav to bring back out of
school adolescent girls in India to the
formal education and/or skilling system.
The campaign focuses on boosting the
enrolment and retention of girls aged
11-14 and builds on existing government
programmes like the Scheme for
Adolescent Girls (SAG), Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao (BBBP), and the National
Education Policy (NEP), aiming to create
a comprehensive system for supporting
out-of-school girls.
- In April 2022, the Prime Minister
Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM
SVANidhi) scheme was extended till
December _.
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
(a) 2023 (b) 2024 (c) 2026 (d) 2025
357.(b) 2024. Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched
Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atma
Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme on
June 01, 2020 with the aim to facilitate
collateral free working capital loan to
street vendors to restart their
businesses, which were adversely
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Objectives : Facilitate collateral free
working capital loan upto ₹10,000, of 1
year tenure, with enhanced loan of
₹20,000 and ₹50,000 in the second and
third tranches respectively, on
repayments of earlier loans. Incentivize
regular repayment, through interest
subsidy @ 7% per annum; and Reward
digital transactions, by way of cashback
upto ₹1,200 per year.
- As of December 2021, NPS and
APY are the two flagship pension
schemes of ___.
Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
(a) NABARD (b) IIFCL (c) PFRDA (d) PFC
358.(c) PFRDA (Pension Fund
Regulatory and Development Authority)
is a statutory regulatory body set up
under the PFRDA Act enacted in 2014.
NPS (National Pension System) is mainly
meant for employees working in the
organised sector. APY (Atal Pension
Yojana) is mainly meant for those
working in the unorganised sector.
359.As of April 2021, the_ India
scheme aims at providing people
belonging to the scheduled caste or
scheduled tribe or women of the country
a loan between ₹10 lakhs to ₹1 crore,
based on their requirement to promote
entrepreneurship, which has been
extended up to the year 2025
Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
(a) Stand-up
(b) Grow-up
(c) Start-up
(d) Rise-up
359.(a) Stand up India Scheme :
Launched on April 5, 2016, this scheme
aims to promote grassroots
entrepreneurship, focusing on economic
empowerment and job creation. Startup
India: Initiated on January 16, 2016, this
flagship program by the Government of
India seeks to create a robust ecosystem
for nurturing innovation and startups,
driving economic growth and generating
large-scale employment opportunities.
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- Launched in March 2023, the
VAIBHAV fellowship for Indian diaspora
that aims at improving the research
ecosystem of India's Higher Educational
and Scientific Institutions is for a
researcher engaged in an overseas
academic/research/industrial
organisation working in the top
QS World University Ranking
Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
(a) 500 (b) 200 (c) 300 (d) 400
360.(a) 500. The Vaishvik Bhartiya
Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV)
fellowships
programme to be implemented by the
Department of Science and Technology
(DST), Ministry of Science and
Technology. Eligibility Criteria for
Scientists of the Indian Diaspora: The
applicant should be Non-Resident Indian
(NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), currently
working abroad in the top500 QS World
University Ranking.
- The National Health Authority
(NHA), Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare (MoHFW), has organised '
'to celebrate five years of
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and two
years of Ayushman Bharat Digital
Mission (ABDM) on 25th
Yojana (SSSY). This pension scheme
provides a monthly pension to freedom
fighters and their families. It offers
pensions to both living freedom fighters
and the families of martyrs. The scheme
was initiated on August 15, 1972. The
government, under Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, has approved the
continuation of this scheme from the
financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26.
- Which of the following schemes
was launched by the Chhattisgarh
Government on the occasion of the
International Day of Forests in 2023 ?
Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(a) Mukhya Mantri Krishi Yojana
(b) Krishi Vikas Yojana
(c) Farmer income scheme
(d) Mukhya Mantri Vriksha Sampada
Yojana
363.(d) Under the Mukhyamantri
Vriksh Sampada Yojana, the state
government aims to cultivate timber and
medicinal trees on 2 lakh acres of private
land within five years. Farmers will
receive a 50% subsidy for planting trees
and a bonus of ₹10,000 per acre for three
years. This scheme is designed to
enhance the income of farmers and
provide support to the unemployed.
and 26th
September 2023 in New Delhi.
Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
(a) Swasthya Kalyan
(b) Arogya Manthan
(c) Ayushman Ayojan
(d) Bharat Arogya Mela
- The Government has approved
the continuation of pension for freedom
fighters for financial years 2021-22 to
2025-26. What is the name of the
scheme?
Matriculation Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
(a) One Rank One Pension Scheme
(OROP)
(b) Veer Sainik Samman Yojna (VSSY)
(c) Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana
(SSSY)
(d) Swatantrata Sainik Yojana (SSY)
362.(c) Swatantrata Sainik Samman
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- Under Phase I of Mission COVID
Suraksha, the Government of India had
sanctioned an
amount of , in November 2020.
Higher Secondary 21/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(a) ₹1,000 crores (b) ₹900 crores
(c) ₹700 crores (d) ₹800 crores
- (b) ₹900 crores. This amount
has been allotted for a period of 12
months. Mission COVID Suraksha has
been intended to be a National Mission
with a focus on bringing to the citizens of
the country a safe, efficacious, affordable
and accessible COVID-19 Vaccine, at the
earliest with a focus on
AtmaNirbharBharat.
- Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Awasiya
Bhu Adhikar Yojana’ launched by the
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, plots
worth about crore were
distributed to 10,918 families of
Tikamgarh district.
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(a) ₹139 (b) ₹129 (c) ₹140 (d) ₹130
365.(b) ₹129. The Mukhyamantri
Awasiya Bhu Adhikar Yojana was
launched in November 2021. Aims - To
provide free plots of land to families who
do not own land and live in overcrowded
households. This scheme ensures
housing rights and promotes better living
conditions for such families.
- In August 2021, the third phase of
Mission Shakti 3.0 was launched by the
Indian state of _ to empower
women and make them self-reliant.
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
366.(a) Uttar Pradesh. ‘Mission
Shakti’ 3.0 was launched on 21 August
2021, in Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath honored approximately 75
women from each district of the state for
their achievements. Additionally, ‘Mission
Shakti’ centers were established in
Panchayat Bhawans to support survivors
of heinous crimes.
- The Government of India initiative
‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’
to
commemorate 75th Independence Day,
commenced in which year?
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2019 (d) 2020
367.(a) 2021. Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav is an initiative by the
Government of India to celebrate 75
years of India's independence, honoring
the nation's rich history, culture, and
achievements. The festival began on 12
March 2021, marking a 75-week
countdown to the 75th
Independence Day,
and concluded on 15 August 2023. It
highlighted India's journey and progress
over the decades.
- In February 2023, which State
Government’s cabinet has approved the
new excise policy under which ‘ahatas’,
or areas for drinking attached to liquor
outlets, and shop bars will be closed?
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
(a) West Bengal (b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Madhya Pradesh
368.(d) Madhya Pradesh. In India,
alcohol prohibition exists in states like
Bihar, Gujarat, Mizoram, and Nagaland.
Article 47 of the Indian Constitution's
Directive Principles encourages the
prohibition of intoxicating drinks for
improving public health.
- For the first time in the country,
which of the following State
Governments has implemented a policy
for blindness control with the objective of
'Right to Sight'?
Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Kerala
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369.(a) Rajasthan. On January 13, 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced the implementation of blindness control policy under 'Right to Sight Vision'. Other state health schemes include Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (in 2021), Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dawa & Janch Yojana (in 2013), Rajasthan State AIDS Control Society (in 1998).
- What is the annual income threshold for parents of government school students to enrol in private schools under the ‘Chirag’ scheme in Haryana? Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (a) Less than ₹50,000 (b) Less than ₹2 lakh (c) Less than ₹1.8 lakh (d) Less than ₹1 lakh
370.(c) Less than ₹1.8 lakh. The Chirag Scheme allows students from government schools to enroll in private schools from classes 2 to 12. To qualify, the parents' verified annual income must be below ₹1.8 lakh. The Haryana Government will cover the fees, providing ₹700 per student from classes 2 to 5, ₹900 per student from classes 6 to 8, and ₹1,100 per student from classes 9 to 12.
- The Indian Government scheme, STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for states) project has signed in agreement with on 28 January 2021. Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (a) European Investment Bank (EIB) (b) Inter-American Development Bank Group
(c) World Bank (d) Asian Development Bank
371.(c) World Bank.The Government of India and the World Bank signed a $500 million STARS Program to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states - Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan. The agreement was signed by C S Mohapatra and Junaid Ahmad (Country Director, India on behalf of the World Bank). The World Bank was established in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C (USA).
- The objective of NIP is to provide equitable access to infrastructure for the public, thereby making growth more inclusive. What is the full form of NIP?
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372.(c) National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for FY 2019-25 is a first-of-its-kind,
whole-of-government
exercise to provide world-class infrastructure to citizens and improve their quality of life. The NIP includes projects in both economic and social infrastructure, and is implemented by all states and Union Territories, as well as 22 infrastructure ministries.
- The Telangana state government started the ‘SAHAS’ initiative in 2023. Which of the following aims is related to the ‘SAHAS’ initiative? Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (a) To increase access to healthcare services
(b) To make workplace safe for women (c) To create job opportunities for the youth
(d) To increase access to education
373.(b) To make workplace safe for women. Schemes and programs for the empowerment of women in India: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, One Stop Centre and Universalization of Women Helplines, Swadhar Greh Scheme, Ujjawala Scheme, Working Women Hostel, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK).
- On 11 May 2023, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister launched the ‘Smart School Smart Block Programme’ in the Goralchod auditorium in the state’s district. Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (a) Bageshwar (b) Dehradun (c) Almora
(d) Champawat
374.(d) Champawat. The Smart School Smart Block Programme is a collaborative initiative between the Sampark Foundation and the basic education departments of various states aimed at upgrading government primary schools into smart schools. Other Schemes of Uttarakhand : The Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana (MSSY); The Madhugram Scheme; Uttarakhand Shadi Anudan Yojana; Gaura Devi Kanyadhan Yojana; Nanda Gaura Yojana.
- What is the percentage of concession on fares provided to women on HRTC buses under the ‘Nari ko
Naman’ scheme launched by the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh in 2022? Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 3) (a) 100% (b) 50% (c) 75% (d) 25%
375.(b) 50%. This scheme will provide the concession to all women passengers in Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) within the state. Important schemes of Himachal Pradesh: Beti Hai Anmol Yojna (2010), Mother Teressa Ashay Matri Sambal Yojna, The Mukhyamantri Madhu Vikas Yojana, Mukhyamantri Swavalamban Yojana (MSY).
- In 2023, Government of India has proposed to launch the ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’ ___ to skill lakhs of youth within the next three years covering new age courses like coding, AI, robotics, mechatronics, IOT, 3D printing, drones and soft skills. Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4) (a) 4.0 (b) 2.0 (c) 1.0 (d) 3.0
376.(a) 4.0. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) was launched on 15th July 2015 (World Youth Skills Day) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. PMKVY 2.0 was launched in July 2016, followed by PMKVY 3.0 on January 15, 2021.
- Under which account heading has the funding for the Kashi Yatra Scheme been approved in India for the year 2022-23? Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4) (a) Assistance to Manasa Sarovara pilgrims
(b) Assistance to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims
(c) Assistance to Kumbh Mela pilgrims (d) Assistance to Char Dham Yatra pilgrims
377.(a) Assistance to Manasa Sarovara pilgrims. Karnataka State Government launched Rs. 5,000 'Kashi yatra' subsidy scheme. The scheme offers around 30,000 pilgrims cash assistance of ₹5,000 each to take up a pilgrimage to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Other schemes and states: Tirth Barat Yojana Chhattisgarh, Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme - Del
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