Current Affairs Question - 20 March 2020

National Programmes & Schemes

Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana


Consider the following statements with reference to the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana:

  1. .Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) is a scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category.
  2. It is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Central Government, where expenditure for implementation of the scheme will be met from the "Senior Citizens' Welfare Fund".
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

International Intergovernmental Organizations, International Institutions, Agencies & Fora

UN Security Council


Consider the following statements:

  1. A State which is a Member of the United Nations but not of the Security Council may participate, without a vote, in its discussions when the Council considers that country's interests are affected.
  2. Both Members and non-members of the United Nations, if they are parties to a dispute being considered by the Council, may be invited to take part, without a vote, in the Council's discussions.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Both 1 and 2
B
Only 1
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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