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The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0), launched in 2021, primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation management?
A
Construction of individual household toilets in rural areas
B
Faecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas
C
Elimination of open defecation through awareness campaigns only
D
Recycling of plastic waste in municipal corporations
Correct Answer:
B. Faecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas
EXPLANATION
SBM 2.0 emphasizes sustainable sanitation through faecal sludge management, wastewater treatment, and circular economy approaches, moving beyond basic toilet construction to comprehensive waste management solutions.
The 'Bhuvan' platform developed by ISRO primarily serves which purpose?
A
Space tourism promotion
B
Geospatial data and satellite imagery services
C
Satellite manufacturing
D
Weather forecasting only
Correct Answer:
B. Geospatial data and satellite imagery services
EXPLANATION
Bhuvan is ISRO's geospatial platform providing free access to satellite imagery and data for development and governance applications.
Which initiative aims to strengthen disaster management capacity at district and state levels in India?
A
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
B
Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project
C
National River Conservation Directorate
D
Environmental Impact Assessment Division
Correct Answer:
A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
EXPLANATION
NDMA operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and coordinates disaster preparedness, mitigation, and management across the country.
The 'National Biodiversity Action Plan' (NBAP) was last updated in which year?
A
2014
B
2018
C
2021
D
2023
EXPLANATION
The NBAP was updated in 2018 to align with the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi targets.
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana' (PMMVY)?
A
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B
Ministry of Women and Child Development
C
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Correct Answer:
B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
EXPLANATION
PMMVY is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide conditional cash transfers to pregnant women.
The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme aims to cover what percentage of India's population with health insurance?
EXPLANATION
Ayushman Bharat targets approximately 40% of India's population (around 50 crore people) through health insurance coverage.
Which initiative was launched to promote the use of bamboo as a sustainable development material?
A
National Bamboo Mission
B
Bamboo Development Programme
C
India Bamboo Initiative
D
Green Bamboo Scheme
Correct Answer:
A. National Bamboo Mission
EXPLANATION
The National Bamboo Mission promotes bamboo cultivation and utilization as an alternative to timber, reducing deforestation.
The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage for which stakeholders?
A
Only government agencies
B
Farmers and agricultural labourers
C
Only large landholding farmers
D
Agricultural equipment manufacturers
Correct Answer:
B. Farmers and agricultural labourers
EXPLANATION
PMFBY provides crop insurance to both small and marginal farmers, tenant farmers, and sharecroppers.
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0) launched in 2023 primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation?
A
Only household toilets construction
B
Solid waste management and wastewater treatment
C
Open defecation elimination only
D
Sewage infrastructure in urban areas
Correct Answer:
B. Solid waste management and wastewater treatment
EXPLANATION
SBM 2.0 shifts focus from toilet construction to comprehensive solid waste management, wastewater treatment, and water quality improvement.
Which state has been recognized as India's first 'Water-Positive' state in 2024?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Kerala
C
Meghalaya
D
Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
A. Himachal Pradesh
EXPLANATION
Himachal Pradesh achieved water-positive status through effective water conservation and management practices in 2024.
