Current Affairs Questions
Programmes & Schemes:
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)’ Campaign:
- The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is the nodal ministry of this scheme at central level.
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
- The scheme is being implemented as a tri-ministerial convergent effort of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare along with Ministry of Home Affairs.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the Above
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme:
- Under the SGB Scheme, bonds are denominated in units of hundred grams of gold and multiples thereof.
- The bonds can be used as collateral for loans.
- The indexation benefits are also provided to long-term capital gains arising to any person on transfer of bond.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 and 3 only
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
Which of the following are advantages of Gold Bonds over Physical Possession of Gold?
- Gold Bonds are more liquid.
- They are safer than Physical Gold.
- There is no issue of wear & tear.
- A common person trusts Gold Bond more than Physical Gold.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
2, 3 and 4 only
B
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2 and 3 only
KUSUM Scheme
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘KUSUM scheme’:
- This scheme will lead to decentralisation of the production of solar power.
- The program will aid in the de-dieseling of the agricultural sector in India.
- Subsidy burden on DISCOMS in the sector of agriculture will be Increased to a large extent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
3 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above
Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Consider the following statements with respect to Ayushman Bharat Scheme:
- This scheme provides insurance cover for secondary and tertiary treatment.
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
- Implementation of the scheme lies with the central government.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 Only
VAJRA Scheme
Consider the following statements about the VAJRA Scheme:
- Only public funded academic institutions and national laboratories are eligible to host the VAJRA Faculty.
- NITI Aayog is responsible for implementing this scheme.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Consider the following statements:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission is run by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- Rashtritya Kamdhenu Aayog aims to improve sustainable genetic upgrading of cow resources, and to enhance production and productivity of cows.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):
- According to this scheme, Rs. 6000 per year will be provided to farmers having cultivable land up to 10 hectares.
- It will be fully funded by the Government of India.
- Direct transfer will be done in the bank accounts in 4 equal installments.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 Only
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan’:
- It is a fixed pension scheme for the workers in the unorganized sector earning a monthly salary of less than Rs.20,000.
- Under this scheme, government will match the monthly contribution of workers with an equal contribution of its own.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)’ Campaign:
- The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is the nodal ministry of this scheme at central level.
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
- The scheme is being implemented as a tri-ministerial convergent effort of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare along with Ministry of Home Affairs.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
2 only
|
|
| B |
3 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
None of the Above
|
|
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme:
- Under the SGB Scheme, bonds are denominated in units of hundred grams of gold and multiples thereof.
- The bonds can be used as collateral for loans.
- The indexation benefits are also provided to long-term capital gains arising to any person on transfer of bond.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
2 only
|
|
| B |
3 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
2 and 3 only
|
|
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
Which of the following are advantages of Gold Bonds over Physical Possession of Gold?
- Gold Bonds are more liquid.
- They are safer than Physical Gold.
- There is no issue of wear & tear.
- A common person trusts Gold Bond more than Physical Gold.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
2, 3 and 4 only
|
|
| B |
1, 2 and 3 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2, 3 and 4
|
|
| D |
2 and 3 only
|
|
KUSUM Scheme
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘KUSUM scheme’:
- This scheme will lead to decentralisation of the production of solar power.
- The program will aid in the de-dieseling of the agricultural sector in India.
- Subsidy burden on DISCOMS in the sector of agriculture will be Increased to a large extent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| A |
3 only
|
|
| B |
1 and 2 only
|
|
| C |
2 and 3 only
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Consider the following statements with respect to Ayushman Bharat Scheme:
- This scheme provides insurance cover for secondary and tertiary treatment.
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
- Implementation of the scheme lies with the central government.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1 and 2 only
|
|
| B |
2 and 3 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
2 Only
|
|
VAJRA Scheme
Consider the following statements about the VAJRA Scheme:
- Only public funded academic institutions and national laboratories are eligible to host the VAJRA Faculty.
- NITI Aayog is responsible for implementing this scheme.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Consider the following statements:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission is run by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- Rashtritya Kamdhenu Aayog aims to improve sustainable genetic upgrading of cow resources, and to enhance production and productivity of cows.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):
- According to this scheme, Rs. 6000 per year will be provided to farmers having cultivable land up to 10 hectares.
- It will be fully funded by the Government of India.
- Direct transfer will be done in the bank accounts in 4 equal installments.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1 only
|
|
| B |
3 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
2 Only
|
|
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan’:
- It is a fixed pension scheme for the workers in the unorganized sector earning a monthly salary of less than Rs.20,000.
- Under this scheme, government will match the monthly contribution of workers with an equal contribution of its own.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
