Govt Exams
PM Ujjwala Yojana prioritized providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line and SECC households, with preference for women as the primary user.
India has separate E-Waste Management Rules (updated 2016) that regulate collection, segregation, and recycling of electronic waste.
PM Awas Yojana (Urban) aims to construct 20 lakh affordable houses for EWS and LIG categories in urban areas by 2024.
MGNREGA combines immediate income support with creation of durable rural assets like water harvesting structures, reducing poverty holistically.
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 annual support to all farmers with landholding up to 2 hectares, regardless of other income sources.
The National Bamboo Mission is under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to promote bamboo cultivation as a sustainable livelihood option.
Blue Economy focuses on sustainable development of ocean-based sectors including fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy while protecting marine ecosystems.
1. It covers both kharif and rabi crops
2. Farmers pay uniform premium across all regions
3. It replaced the earlier Agricultural Insurance Scheme
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
PMFBY covers both kharif and rabi crops and replaced earlier schemes. However, premiums vary by crop, region, and season, not uniform.
PMKSY aims to improve irrigation efficiency, reduce water wastage, and ensure 'Per Drop More Crop' through modern irrigation techniques.
The National Action Plan on Climate Change has 8 missions including sustainable agriculture, energy efficiency, and Himalayan ecosystem. Universal Basic Income is not part of this plan.