Current Affairs and General Awareness

369 questions

Question 41Question

The 'Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) Scheme' was introduced as a flagship socio-educational initiative to incentivize higher education and tackle socio-demographic challenges among female youth. Which of the following statements regarding the framework and provisions of this scheme are correct?

Select all that apply

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Answer: It provides tiered monthly financial stipends to eligible female students pursuing Higher Secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs in government and provincialised institutions.; A fundamental policy objective of the scheme is the deterrence of child marriage by requiring undergraduate beneficiaries to remain unmarried to maintain eligibility.

Answer

The statements establishing that the scheme offers tiered monthly educational stipends across Higher Secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, and that it aims to prevent child marriage by conditioning aid on marital status, are correct.
The Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) Scheme is a state welfare policy focused on increasing female gross enrollment ratio (GER) in higher education and curtailing child marriage. It accomplishes this through tiered monthly DBT stipends across three distinct educational stages (Higher Secondary, Graduation, and Post-Graduation) while enforcing strict eligibility criteria, including mandatory educational continuity and unmarried status during undergraduate studies.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the financial incentive structure and eligible educational tiers
The scheme provides ₹1,000/month for Higher Secondary (Classes 11 and 12), ₹1,250/month for Degree/UG, and ₹2,500/month for Post-Graduate/B.Ed. students in government and state-aided institutions.
Verifying the stipend parameters validates the statement detailing tiered monthly assistance.
2
Analyze the core social objectives and mandatory eligibility prerequisites
A central mandate of the policy is combating early marriage and dropouts; female students must remain unmarried until the completion of their undergraduate degree.
Confirming the social deterrence mechanism validates the statement regarding child marriage prevention.
3
Assess the fiscal funding mechanism and exclusion parameters
The initiative is entirely funded by the state exchequer (not a 60:40 Centrally Sponsored Scheme) and excludes daughters of MPs, MLAs, and ministers.
Identifying fiscal pattern misattribution and universal coverage claims invalidates the remaining options.

Key Concept

State Welfare Architecture: Multi-tiered Girl Child Education & Anti-Child Marriage Incentives
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 42Question

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana' launched by the Government of Chhattisgarh:

1. It aims to provide doorstep delivery of key citizen-centric public administrative services and certificates to urban residents.
2. The scheme is executed under the administrative jurisdiction of the State Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare as its nodal agency.
3. Under this initiative, dedicated service personnel known as 'Mitans' assist applicants by collecting required documents and delivering issued certificates directly to their homes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 3 only

Answer

Statements 1 and 3 only are correct.
The correct response identifies that statements 1 and 3 accurately describe the Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana. The scheme provides doorstep delivery of public certificates in urban municipal areas through trained agents called 'Mitans'. Statement 2 is incorrect because the implementing agency is the Urban Administration and Development Department, not the Department of Agriculture.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding the objective of Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana.
Statement 1 is correct.
The Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana was launched by Chhattisgarh to ensure hassle-free doorstep delivery of around 13+ urban public services (like birth, caste, income, and marriage certificates).
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the nodal implementing department.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The scheme is implemented by the Urban Administration and Development Department (UADD) of Chhattisgarh, not the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding operational personnel.
Statement 3 is correct.
Dedicated doorstep agents named 'Mitans' visit the applicant's home to collect necessary documents and later deliver the issued certificates.

Key Concept

Nodal agencies and operational mechanisms of state-level doorstep public service delivery schemes.
Question 43Question

The Government of Madhya Pradesh implements the 'Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana' (MMSKY) to enhance youth employability through industry-aligned vocational training. Which of the following statements regarding the provisions and structure of this scheme are correct?

Select all that apply

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Answer: The scheme provides a monthly financial stipend ranging from ₹8,000 to ₹10,000, calibrated according to the educational qualification of the candidate.; Resident youth of the state within the age bracket of 18 to 29 years possessing at least a secondary (Class 12) education credential are eligible to enroll.

Answer

The statements confirming the graded monthly stipend range (₹8,000 to ₹10,000 based on educational qualification) and the eligibility criteria (state residents aged 18 to 29 years with a minimum Class 12 education) are both correct.
Under the Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana (MMSKY), the state offers on-the-job training across registered industries with a monthly stipend scaled from ₹8,000 (12th pass), ₹8,500 (ITI), ₹9,000 (Diploma) to ₹10,000 (Graduates/Higher). The eligibility limits are strictly defined as state residents between 18 and 29 years of age.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the financial incentive and stipend structure of the scheme.
The scheme guarantees a tiered monthly stipend starting at ₹8,000 for 12th pass candidates and reaching up to ₹10,000 for degree holders.
Skill development schemes under state policy establish graded financial support tied to entry-level educational credentials.
2
Examine the funding ratio between the state government and partner training establishments.
The state government bears 75% of the prescribed stipend via DBT, while the remaining 25% is paid by the engaging industry partner.
Public-private co-sharing models ensure industrial accountability and hands-on skill development commitment.
3
Assess the demographic eligibility and nodal implementing authority.
State residents aged 18 to 29 years are eligible under the Department of Technical Education, Skill Development & Employment.
Welfare skilling missions are targeted at transitioning non-enrolled or graduating youth into formal employment.

Key Concept

Key operational provisions, funding mechanism, and eligibility criteria of state-sponsored youth skilling and stipend initiatives.
Question 44Question

Which of the following multilateral economic initiatives is structured around four core pillars—Trade, Supply Chains, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy���wherein India participates in the supply chains, clean economy, and fair economy pillars, while opting out of the trade pillar commitments?

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Answer: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)

Answer

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), launched jointly by the United States and Indo-Pacific partners in Tokyo in May 2022, is structured around four distinct pillars. India joined the negotiations for Pillars II, III, and IV while opting out of Pillar I (Trade) over concerns regarding environmental and labor conditionalities.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the multilateral initiative based on its structural architecture and India's membership arrangement.
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) consists of 14 partner nations in the Indo-Pacific region.
IPEF is designed around four key pillars: Pillar I (Trade), Pillar II (Supply Chains), Pillar III (Clean Economy), and Pillar IV (Fair Economy).
2
Verify India's specific pillar-wise involvement.
India signed and ratified agreements under Pillars II, III, and IV, but opted out of joining Pillar I due to concerns regarding digital trade standards, labor, and environmental obligations.
This modular arrangement allows partner countries to choose which pillars to negotiate binding agreements under.

Key Concept

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Pillars and Membership Status
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 45Question

Match the state-specific welfare schemes and governance initiatives listed in List-I with their primary objective or sector of focus listed in List-II:

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Nyay Yojana (Chhattisgarh)
Aasha Kirana Initiative (Karnataka)
Mission Basundhara (Assam)
Mana Badi: Nadu-Nedu Program (Andhra Pradesh)

Matches

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Answer

Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Nyay Yojana correctly matches with state-funded housing assistance for rural homeless omitted from PMAY-G rosters; Aasha Kirana Initiative matches with doorstep vision screening, cataract surgeries, and free spectacle distribution; Mission Basundhara matches with fast-tracking digital land revenue services and land record mutation; and Mana Badi: Nadu-Nedu Program matches with comprehensive modernization and physical infrastructure upgrade of public schools.
Each scheme is accurately paired with its primary objective: Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Nyay Yojana provides housing aid for families missing from PMAY-G lists in Chhattisgarh; Aasha Kirana delivers doorstep vision screening in Karnataka; Mission Basundhara accelerates land revenue service delivery in Assam; and Mana Badi: Nadu-Nedu modernizes school infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Nyay Yojana
Identified as Chhattisgarh's state-funded rural housing scheme designed to cover socio-economically vulnerable families missing from PMAY-G surveys.
Evaluates targeted state interventions in public housing and social security.
2
Analyze Aasha Kirana Initiative
Identified as Karnataka's doorstep eye wellness campaign targeting vision impairment across rural and urban districts.
Evaluates awareness of state-level specialized public health programs.
3
Analyze Mission Basundhara
Identified as Assam's flagship land governance reform for digital record mutation and land rights settlement.
Evaluates knowledge of administrative land reforms and e-governance initiatives.
4
Analyze Mana Badi: Nadu-Nedu Program
Identified as Andhra Pradesh's school education infrastructure revamping project.
Evaluates understanding of state human resource and education sector policies.

Key Concept

State Welfare Schemes, Governance Reforms, and Sectoral Focus
Question 46Question

With reference to the 'PM Vishwakarma' governance initiative launched by the Union Government to support traditional artisans and craftspeople, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Central Government aimed at supporting artisans across 18 traditional trades.
2. The scheme is implemented under the sole administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rural Development.
3. The scheme derives its statutory mandate directly from the Eleventh Schedule provisions inserted by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: Only Statement 1 is correct

Answer

Only Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 1 is correct because the PM Vishwakarma scheme is a 100% Central Sector Scheme designed to empower artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 traditional trades through skill verification, collateral-free credit, and market linkages. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is the designated nodal ministry. Statement 3 is incorrect because the scheme is an executive initiative launched by the Central Government in 2023, rather than a statutory mechanism enacted under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding scheme coverage and funding model
Statement 1 is correct. PM Vishwakarma was launched in September 2023 as a fully central-funded Central Sector Scheme providing credit, skill training, and toolkit incentives to traditional artisans across 18 specified trades (such as carpenters, blacksmiths, armorers, and potters).
Validating scheme scope, funding structure, and targeted beneficiary groups.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding implementing administrative ministry
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) acts as the nodal ministry. The scheme is jointly implemented by the Ministry of MSME, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance.
Identifying correct nodal ministry attribution in central governance initiatives.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding legal and constitutional foundation
Statement 3 is incorrect. PM Vishwakarma is a executive welfare scheme under central governance and is not a statutory scheme stemming from Panchayati Raj provisions under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.
Distinguishing executive policy initiatives from constitutional statutory mandates.

Key Concept

PM Vishwakarma Governance Framework and Implementation Architecture
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 47Question

Match the multilateral organizations and regional forums in List-I with their respective secretariat or headquarters locations in List-II:

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
Arctic Council

Matches

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Answer

Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) matches with Ebène, Mauritius; Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) matches with Suva, Fiji; Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) matches with Djibouti City, Djibouti; and Arctic Council matches with Tromsø, Norway.
The correct pairings accurately associate each intergovernmental body with its permanent secretariat or headquarters location: Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is based in Ebène, Mauritius; Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Suva, Fiji; Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Djibouti City, Djibouti; and the Arctic Council in Tromsø, Norway.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the headquarters of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
IORA is an intergovernmental organisation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius.
Verify international multilateral body secretariats.
2
Identify the headquarters of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
PIF is the premier political and policy organization in the Pacific region, with its secretariat based in Suva, Fiji.
Confirm regional forum administrative centers.
3
Identify the headquarters of IGAD and Arctic Council
IGAD (Horn of Africa regional body) has its secretariat in Djibouti City, Djibouti, while the Arctic Council standing secretariat is in Tromsø, Norway.
Complete remaining pairings accurately.

Key Concept

Secretariats and Headquarters of Multilateral Forums and Regional Bodies
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 48Question

Match the national governance initiatives and policies listed in List-I with their primary operational objectives specified in List-II:

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

PM-JANMAN Scheme
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
BioE3 Policy Initiative
C-PACE Mechanism

Matches

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Answer

PM-JANMAN Scheme pairs with Holistic socio-economic development for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs); PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana pairs with Deployment of rooftop solar systems providing up to 300 units of free monthly electricity; BioE3 Policy Initiative pairs with Fostering high-performance biomanufacturing hubs and green biotechnology innovation; C-PACE Mechanism pairs with Centralized, fast-track voluntary striking off of defunct corporate entities.
Each initiative is mapped correctly based on official mandates: PM-JANMAN focuses on PVTG welfare, PM-Surya Ghar targets rooftop solar power generation, BioE3 advances high-performance biomanufacturing, and C-PACE facilitates the rapid voluntary closure of defunct companies.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze PM-JANMAN Scheme
Identified as the flagship mission launched for tribal welfare, specifically targeting PVTGs across remote habitations.
Matches with List-II item regarding socio-economic development for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
2
Analyze PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Identified as the renewable energy rooftop scheme providing financial assistance and up to 300 free monthly power units.
Matches with List-II item regarding rooftop solar deployment and free monthly electricity.
3
Analyze BioE3 Policy Initiative
Identified as the bioeconomy strategic framework targeting high-performance biomanufacturing and bio-foundries.
Matches with List-II item regarding biomanufacturing hubs and biotechnology innovation.
4
Analyze C-PACE Mechanism
Identified as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal for accelerating corporate closure and registry removal.
Matches with List-II item regarding centralized voluntary striking off of defunct corporate entities.

Key Concept

National Events, Welfare Initiatives, and Sectoral Governance Policies
Question 49Question

Consider the following statements regarding the New Development Bank (NDB):

1. The agreement establishing the bank was signed during the 6th BRICS Summit held in Fortaleza, Brazil.
2. The headquarters of the bank is located in Shanghai, China.
3. Membership in the bank is strictly restricted to the five founding member countries of BRICS.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect because membership in the New Development Bank is open to any member state of the United Nations.
The option stating '1 and 2 only' is correct. The NDB was formally established during the Fortaleza Summit in 2014, and its permanent headquarters was located in Shanghai. Membership is not restricted solely to founding BRICS nations; it is open to all United Nations member countries.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding NDB's founding declaration and summit location.
Statement 1 is correct. The agreement establishing the New Development Bank (NDB) was signed by BRICS leaders at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, in July 2014.
Verifying historical summit origins of multilateral institutions.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding NDB's official headquarters.
Statement 2 is correct. The NDB is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Confirming institutional secretariat/headquarters locations.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding NDB's membership eligibility criteria.
Statement 3 is incorrect. According to the NDB Articles of Agreement, membership is open to any member of the United Nations. Countries such as Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt have already been admitted as NDB members.
Determining structural membership criteria for global financial institutions.

Key Concept

Founding treaty, headquarters, and membership architecture of the New Development Bank (NDB)
Question 50Question

Evaluate the structural parameters and operational guidelines of the 'Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana' initiated by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Which of the following statements regarding this welfare policy are correct?

Select all that apply

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Answer: The policy mandates a monthly direct financial transfer of ₹1,500 to eligible resident women in the age bracket of 18 to 60 years.; The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Himachal Pradesh government serves as the administrative nodal agency for implementing the initiative.

Answer

The correct statements are that the scheme provides a monthly direct transfer of ₹1,500 to eligible women aged 18 to 60 years, and that it is administratively executed by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The 'Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana' was rolled out by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to provide ₹1,500 per month to women aged 18–60 years. The administrative execution of the scheme is handled by the state's Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the financial disbursement structure and target demographic bounds of the scheme.
Identified that eligible women aged 18–60 receive ₹1,500 monthly, verifying the provision of monthly cash assistance.
Establishing accurate beneficiary age limits and payment cadence determines core policy compliance.
2
Examine exclusion criteria and institutional governance.
Verified that government employees and taxpayers are barred from enrolling, and that implementation rests with the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Exclusion rules prevent duplicate state benefits and target economic vulnerability.

Key Concept

State Welfare Policy Parameters and Nodal Department Governance
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 51Question

With reference to the 'PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)' scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to promote electric mobility in India, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme is implemented under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries.
2. It provides direct financial demand incentives for purchasing personal electric passenger cars (e-4W) as well as commercial electric vehicles.
3. Demand incentives for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers under the scheme are claimable through Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers generated at the time of purchase.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 3 only

Answer

Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.
The correct option identifies that statements 1 and 3 are valid, whereas statement 2 is invalid. The PM E-DRIVE scheme, administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, introduced Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers for e-2W and e-3W incentive claims. It intentionally omits personal electric four-wheeler cars from demand subsidies to concentrate financial resources on mass transit, commercial vehicles, and two/three-wheeler fleets.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding the implementing ministry.
Statement 1 is CORRECT. The PM E-DRIVE scheme is spearheaded and implemented by the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Establishing the correct nodal ministry is critical for governance initiative evaluation.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding beneficiary vehicle coverage and eligibility.
Statement 2 is INCORRECT. The PM E-DRIVE scheme focuses demand incentives primarily on electric two-wheelers (e-2W), electric three-wheelers (e-3W), electric buses (e-buses), electric ambulances, and electric trucks. Personal passenger cars (e-4W) are excluded from direct purchase subsidies under this scheme.
Targeted welfare and incentive allocation criteria specify supported segments.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding the incentive claim process.
Statement 3 is CORRECT. To ensure transparency and seamless subsidy disbursement, the scheme mandates Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers generated from the dedicated PM E-DRIVE portal at purchase.
Digital governance mechanisms streamline public incentive delivery.

Key Concept

Scope, eligibility, and implementing architecture of national e-mobility governance schemes (PM E-DRIVE).
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 52Question

The I2U2 Group is a multilateral framework established to foster joint investments and economic cooperation across sectors such as water, energy, transportation, space, health, and food security. Which of the following statements regarding the I2U2 Group are correct?

Select all that apply

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Answer: The grouping comprises India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.; It was initially referred to as the 'International Forum for Economic Cooperation' following its inaugural ministerial meeting in October 2021.

Answer

The statements identifying the member nations as India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States, as well as noting its initial launch as the International Forum for Economic Cooperation in October 2021, are correct.
The statement specifying India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States correctly reflects the membership structure of I2U2. Furthermore, the statement highlighting its launch as the International Forum for Economic Cooperation in October 2021 accurately describes the initial setup of this multilateral group.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the member composition of the I2U2 Group.
The name 'I2U2' stands for two 'I' countries (India, Israel) and two 'U' countries (United Arab Emirates, United States).
This confirms that the statement listing India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States is correct.
2
Evaluate the administrative and institutional structure of the grouping.
I2U2 operates without a permanent secretariat or static headquarters, conducting its work through leader summits and ministerial consultations.
This refutes the claim of a permanent Geneva-based secretariat.
3
Review the origins and historical timeline of the forum.
The ministers of foreign affairs of the four countries convened in October 2021 and established the 'International Forum for Economic Cooperation', which later held its first leaders' summit as I2U2 in July 2022.
This validates the statement regarding its initial operational title in October 2021.

Key Concept

Composition, history, and focus areas of multilateral economic partnerships (I2U2 Group)
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 53Question

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana' (JMMSY) initiated by the State Government of Jharkhand:

1. The scheme is nodalized and administered by the Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security.
2. It provides direct benefit transfer (DBT) financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month to eligible female residents in the revised age group of 18 to 50 years.
3. Families having an active income tax payer or owning a four-wheeler vehicle are eligible to receive benefit under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana is managed by the Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security in Jharkhand, transferring ₹1,000 monthly to women in the age bracket of 18 to 50 years. Statement 3 is wrong because tax payers and four-wheeler owners are excluded from eligibility.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding the administrative authority of the scheme.
Statement 1 is correct. The Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security of Jharkhand is the nodal department for implementing Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana.
Administrative jurisdiction over state welfare schemes rests with designated nodal departments.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding monetary benefits and age criteria.
Statement 2 is correct. The scheme provides ₹1,000 per month directly into bank accounts via DBT for eligible women aged between 18 and 50 years (revised from the initial threshold of 21 years).
Eligibility rules specify target beneficiary demographics and quantum of financial relief.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding exclusion criteria.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Families with an income tax payer, regular government employees, or owners of four-wheelers are strictly excluded from scheme benefits.
Exclusion parameters ensure targeted assistance reaches economically disadvantaged households.

Key Concept

Parameters, eligibility criteria, and exclusion norms of state flagship welfare schemes.
Question 54Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB):

1. The headquarters of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is located in Beijing, China.
2. India is the largest shareholder in the bank, holding the highest voting power.
3. Membership in the bank is strictly restricted to sovereign countries belonging to the Asia and Oceania regions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 only

Answer

Only Statement 1 is correct.
The statement specifying that the headquarters of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is located in Beijing is correct. The remaining statements are incorrect because China holds the highest voting share in the bank, and membership extends beyond Asia-Pacific to include non-regional sovereign nations.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding headquarters
Statement 1 is correct.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) commenced operations in 2016 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding shareholding and voting power
Statement 2 is incorrect.
China is the largest shareholder in AIIB with approximately 26.6% of the voting power, while India is the second-largest shareholder with approximately 7.6% of the voting power.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding membership scope
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Membership in AIIB is open to members of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or the Asian Development Bank (ADB), allowing non-regional members from Europe, Africa, and Latin America to join.

Key Concept

Governance structure, headquarters, and membership provisions of multilateral financial institutions like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Question 55Question

Match the state-specific welfare schemes and policy initiatives in List-I with their corresponding primary objective or operational feature in List-II:

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana (Chhattisgarh)
Orunodoi 2.0 (Assam)
Mission Buniyaad (Delhi)

Matches

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Answer

Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme (Tamil Nadu) pairs with Provision of free cooked morning meals to primary school children across government schools; Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana (Chhattisgarh) pairs with Financial subsidy incentives for commercial tree plantation on privately owned land holdings; Orunodoi 2.0 (Assam) pairs with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) monthly financial assistance to women from vulnerable households; and Mission Buniyaad (Delhi) pairs with Targeted foundational literacy and numeracy intervention for students in Classes 3 to 8.
Each scheme correctly corresponds to its primary sector and operational mandate: Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme delivers morning meals to primary students; Chhattisgarh's Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana provides subsidies for commercial tree planting on private land; Assam's Orunodoi 2.0 provides direct monthly cash transfers to vulnerable female householders; and Delhi's Mission Buniyaad targets foundational learning outcomes for Classes 3 to 8.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the scope of Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme
It is designed to eliminate hunger during school hours and boost attendance by serving freshly cooked breakfast to primary school students (Classes 1 to 5) in government schools.
Matches the item covering free cooked morning meals for primary school children.
2
Evaluate the key provisions of Chhattisgarh's Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana
It encourages commercial tree plantation on private land to increase green cover and rural economic returns by granting 100% subsidy for up to 5 acres and 50% for larger holdings.
Matches the item regarding financial subsidy incentives for commercial tree plantation on private land.
3
Examine the target domain of Assam's Orunodoi 2.0 scheme
It is a poverty alleviation and women empowerment scheme delivering monthly direct cash transfers to poor households via female beneficiaries.
Matches the item describing Direct Benefit Transfer monthly financial assistance to women from vulnerable households.
4
Identify the educational objective of Delhi's Mission Buniyaad
It addresses learning deficits by ensuring children in Classes 3 to 8 achieve grade-appropriate foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Matches the item specifying targeted foundational literacy and numeracy intervention for students in Classes 3 to 8.

Key Concept

State Welfare Schemes and Policy Focus Areas
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 56Question

Match the international organizations and specialized multilateral bodies in List-I with their respective secretariats or headquarters locations in List-II:

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation - Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS)
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
International Seabed Authority (ISA)
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Matches

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Answer

The correct match pairs SCO-RATS with Tashkent (Uzbekistan), IRENA with Masdar City (Abu Dhabi, UAE), ISA with Kingston (Jamaica), and OPEC with Vienna (Austria).
The correct pairings match SCO-RATS to Tashkent (Uzbekistan), IRENA to Masdar City in Abu Dhabi (UAE), ISA to Kingston (Jamaica), and OPEC to Vienna (Austria).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the headquarters of SCO-RATS
SCO-RATS is based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
While the main SCO Secretariat is located in Beijing, China, its specialized anti-terrorism wing (RATS) is based in Tashkent.
2
Locate the headquarters of IRENA
IRENA is based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
IRENA was founded in 2009 to mandate the global transition to sustainable energy and established its official headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
3
Locate the headquarters of ISA
ISA is based in Kingston, Jamaica.
Established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the International Seabed Authority operates out of Kingston.
4
Locate the headquarters of OPEC
OPEC is based in Vienna, Austria.
Founded in Baghdad in 1960, OPEC relocated its headquarters to Vienna, Austria, in 1965.

Key Concept

Secretariats and headquarters of international organizations and specialized multilateral organs
Question 57Question

With reference to the 'Mukhyamantri Vayo Shri Yojana' introduced by the State Government of Maharashtra, evaluate the following statements:

Statement I: The scheme delivers direct financial aid of 3,000₹3,000 to senior citizens aged 65 and above for purchasing essential supporting devices and equipment.
Statement II: Beneficiaries are eligible provided their annual family income does not cross the threshold limit of 2.5 lakh₹2.5\text{ lakh}.
Statement III: The program is restricted solely to urban municipal areas and excludes senior citizens residing across rural Panchayati Raj regions.

Which of the statements listed above are correct?

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Answer: Only Statement I and Statement II

Answer

Only Statement I and Statement II are correct.
The correct combination includes Statement I and Statement II. The Mukhyamantri Vayo Shri Yojana launched by Maharashtra provides 3,000₹3,000 to senior citizens aged 65 and above whose annual family income is up to 2.5 lakh₹2.5\text{ lakh}. Statement III is false because the scheme covers both rural and urban senior citizens state-wide.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement I regarding scheme benefits and target age.
Statement I is correct. The Mukhyamantri Vayo Shri Yojana provides a direct benefit transfer (DBT) of 3,000₹3,000 to eligible senior citizens aged 65 years and above to purchase physical disability aids, glasses, hearing aids, and wellness equipment.
To verify the financial benefit amount and age eligibility criterion.
2
Analyze Statement II regarding annual income criteria.
Statement II is correct. The beneficiary's annual family income must be within 2.5 lakh₹2.5\text{ lakh} to ensure assistance reaches economically vulnerable senior citizens.
To confirm the income cap established under state guidelines.
3
Analyze Statement III regarding geographic coverage.
Statement III is incorrect. The scheme is implemented state-wide across all districts, covering both rural Panchayati Raj areas and urban municipal jurisdictions.
To evaluate spatial and administrative scope parameters of the policy.

Key Concept

Mukhyamantri Vayo Shri Yojana Parameters and Scope
Question 58Question

Match the state-specific welfare schemes listed in Column I with their primary focus or operational feature listed in Column II. Select the correct matching pair combinations.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Mahalakshmi Scheme (Telangana)
Orunodoi 2.0 Scheme (Assam)
Talliki Vandanam Scheme (Andhra Pradesh)
Mukhyamantri Gram Unnat Yojana (Odisha)

Matches

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Answer

Mahalakshmi Scheme corresponds to zero-cost bus travel benefits for women; Orunodoi 2.0 Scheme corresponds to monthly financial assistance for female household heads; Talliki Vandanam Scheme corresponds to annual educational assistance to mothers; Mukhyamantri Gram Unnat Yojana corresponds to rural infrastructure enhancement across villages.
The correct matches accurately pair each state government scheme with its flagship objective: Mahalakshmi Scheme with free public bus travel for women, Orunodoi 2.0 with monthly DBT cash assistance for female household heads, Talliki Vandanam with annual educational aid to mothers, and Mukhyamantri Gram Unnat Yojana with rural village infrastructure development.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary objective of Mahalakshmi Scheme (Telangana)
It provides free bus travel across state public transit for women and transgender persons.
This scheme focuses on women mobility and economic participation via free state transport.
2
Identify the primary objective of Orunodoi 2.0 Scheme (Assam)
It delivers monthly direct benefit transfers to poor households via the woman head of the family.
Orunodoi is Assam's largest monthly financial assistance initiative targeting poor female beneficiaries.
3
Identify the primary objective of Talliki Vandanam Scheme (Andhra Pradesh)
It provides annual financial support to mothers to incentivize school education for their children.
The scheme aims to alleviate financial burdens associated with schooling.
4
Identify the primary objective of Mukhyamantri Gram Unnat Yojana (Odisha)
It allocates funds specifically for rural village infrastructure development.
The scheme is designed to address infrastructure gaps in rural settlements across Odisha.

Key Concept

State Welfare Schemes and Policy Objectives
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 59Question

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Pudhumai Penn Scheme' (Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme) initiated by the State Government of Tamil Nadu:

1. It provides financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month directly into the bank accounts of eligible female students pursuing higher education.
2. To qualify for the benefit, female students must have studied in Government schools from Class 6 to Class 12.
3. The Nodal Implementation Agency for this scheme is the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1, 2, and 3

Answer

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct. The Pudhumai Penn Scheme provides ₹1,000 monthly financial aid to female students pursuing higher education who studied in Tamil Nadu government schools from Class 6 to Class 12, implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment.
All three statements are factually accurate. The scheme grants ₹1,000 monthly assistance to female higher education students who attended government schools from Class 6 to 12, managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding monthly financial assistance
Statement 1 is correct. The scheme awards ₹1,000 per month to female students until the successful completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, or professional course.
The financial incentive aims to prevent dropouts of female students transitioning from school to higher education.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding institutional eligibility criteria
Statement 2 is correct. The scheme specifically target girls who have studied continuously from Class 6 to Class 12 in Government schools of Tamil Nadu.
This condition encourages public school retention and enrollment among young girls.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding the implementing department
Statement 3 is correct. The Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu, serves as the nodal administrative department for executing and monitoring the scheme.
Welfare policies directed at women empowerment in the state are handled primarily through this department.

Key Concept

Tamil Nadu State Welfare Schemes & Higher Education Assurance Programs
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 60Question

The State Government of Gujarat introduced the 'NAMO Lakshmi Scheme' to foster secondary and higher secondary education among adolescent girls. Which of the following statements regarding the key features and eligibility parameters of this scheme are correct?

Select all that apply

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Answer: The scheme provides a total financial assistance of ₹50,000 spread across four years for girls studying in classes 9 to 12 in government and government-aided schools.; The core objective of the initiative is to increase enrollment, prevent school dropouts of adolescent girls, and improve their nutrition and health status.

Answer

The statements confirming the ₹50,000 financial support over four years for classes 9-12 and the objective to curb female student dropouts while boosting nutrition and enrollment are correct.
The statements noting the ₹50,000 four-year assistance structure for classes 9 through 12 and the objective of reducing dropout rates among adolescent girls accurately reflect the official policy provisions of Gujarat's NAMO Lakshmi Scheme.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the financial outlay and target class spectrum of the scheme.
The NAMO Lakshmi Scheme offers ₹10,000 annually for classes 9–10 and ₹15,000 annually for classes 11–12, summing to ₹50,000 across four years.
Verifies the monetary threshold and target educational levels.
2
Identify the nodal administrative department.
The scheme is executed under the Education Department and Women & Child Development Department.
Excludes incorrect assertions attributing administrative jurisdiction to the Agriculture Department.
3
Evaluate the primary socio-economic goals and beneficiary coverage.
The policy targets retention of female students in secondary education, health enhancement, and broad access across government-aided schools.
Confirms the core pedagogical objectives and rejects strict BPL exclusivity claims.

Key Concept

State Welfare Initiatives and Educational Empowerment Schemes
Estimated Time:1m 15s
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