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Programmes & Schemes :

Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana

Recently, which of the following state has decided to implement Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana?

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Chhattisgarh
D
Punjab

National Aquifer Mapping And Management Programme

Consider the following statements with reference to the National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme (NAQUIM):

  1. NAQUIM was initiated as a part of the Ground Water Management and Regulation scheme to delineate and characterize the aquifers to develop plans for ground water management.
  2. One of the major objectives of NAQUIM is to promote participatory groundwater management.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

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

YUva VIgyani KAryakram

Which of the following has launched YUva VIgyani KAryakram (Yuvika) in order to provide basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to the younger aspirants in the country?

A
Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)
B
Department of Science & Technology
C
Jointly by Indian Space Research Organisation and Department of Science & Technology
D
None of the Above

Amma Vodi Scheme

Which among the following given states has recently launched Amma Vodi Scheme?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Telangana
D
Karnataka

Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana

Consider the following statements with reference to the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) scheme:

  1. Launched in 2015, under the scheme the state governments were to take over 75 percent of the utilities debts and include it in their fiscal deficit calculations.
  2. UDAY also requires discoms to maintain commercial sustainability, and bring down the gap between average cost of supply (ACS) and average revenue realized (ARR) to zero.

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

Atal Mission For Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation

Recently, the government has decided to extend the mission period of its flagship initiative Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) by two more years. Consider the following statements with respect to AMRUT:

  1. Launched in 2015, the focus of the Mission is on infrastructure creation that has a direct link to provision of belter services to the citizens.
  2. The Mission consists of three thrust areas namely- Water Supply, Sewerage and septage management and green space/parks.

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

Export Credit Insurance Scheme

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has introduced the Export Credit Insurance Scheme (ECIS) called NIRVIK to enhance loan availability and ease the lending process. Consider the following statements about the scheme:

  1. Under the NIRVIK, he insurance cover guaranteed will cover up to 90 percent of the principal and interest.
  2. The insurance cover will include both pre and post-shipment credit.

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

Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme “DHRUV”

Recently, the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has launched the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme named ‘DHRUV’. Consider the following statements about the programme:

1. The programme will cover only one area i.e. Science.

2. A total 100 students will be selected broadly from classes 9 to 12 from all schools including government and private across the country.

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

Mo Sarkar Initiative

Recently, the Odisha government launched Mo Sarkar Initiative. Consider the following statements about the initiative:

  1. It is an initiative under the 5T model of governance to herald a transformation in government office, under which feedback will be collected on government officers from the public.
  2. The employees will be ranked as good or bad on the basis of the feedback and those with good rank will get out-of-turn promotion and action will be taken against employees with bad rank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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