General Studies III
Which of the following correctly matches the wetland with its location in India?
A
Loktak Lake - Maharashtra
B
Chilika Lake - Odisha
C
Sambhar Lake - Rajasthan but it is a freshwater lake
D
Wular Lake - Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer:
B. Chilika Lake - Odisha
Chilika Lake in Odisha is India's largest brackish water lagoon and a Ramsar wetland site. Loktak is in Manipur, Sambhar is a hypersaline lake in Rajasthan, and Wular is in Jammu & Kashmir.
Which scheme provides income support to small and marginal farmers through direct cash transfers?
A
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
B
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
C
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
D
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Correct Answer:
A. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 annual income support to all landholding farmers, disbursed in three installments.
Which of the following best describes the objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' (PMGSY)?
A
Construction of shopping malls in villages
B
Connecting unconnected habitations with all-weather roads
C
Construction of schools in rural areas
D
Providing electricity to villages
Correct Answer:
B. Connecting unconnected habitations with all-weather roads
PMGSY focuses on providing all-weather connectivity to unconnected rural habitations, improving rural accessibility.
The 'National Tiger Conservation Authority' (NTCA) operates under which ministry?
A
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B
Ministry of Rural Development
C
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D
Ministry of Tourism
Correct Answer:
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
NTCA operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and oversees Project Tiger implementation.
Which renewable energy target has India set to achieve by 2030?
A
250 GW
B
350 GW
C
500 GW
D
600 GW
Correct Answer:
C. 500 GW
India has committed to achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of its climate commitments.
The 'National Mission for Green India' (GIM) is implemented under which ministry?
A
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Correct Answer:
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
GIM is a key initiative under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change aimed at increasing forest cover and ecological restoration.
Which of the following schemes aims to provide universal access to clean cooking fuel by distributing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families?
A
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
B
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
C
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
D
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Correct Answer:
A. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
PMUY specifically targets providing LPG connections to BPL households to eliminate indoor air pollution and improve health outcomes.
India's 'Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023' came into effect from which date?
A
August 4, 2023
B
September 15, 2023
C
October 20, 2023
D
December 31, 2023
Correct Answer:
A. August 4, 2023
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 was signed into law and came into effect from August 4, 2023.
Which initiative was launched to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing in India?
A
Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme
B
Semicon India Programme
C
Semiconductor Mission
D
Digital India Initiative
Correct Answer:
C. Semiconductor Mission
The Semiconductor Mission was launched with investment support to establish fabrication facilities and promote semiconductor manufacturing in India.
The 'Har Ghar Jal' mission is linked to which Sustainable Development Goal?
A
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
B
SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
C
SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
D
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Correct Answer:
B. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Har Ghar Jal directly aligns with SDG 6, aiming to provide safe and affordable drinking water to every household.
