Under the Jal Shakti Abhiyaan, which of the following is NOT a primary focus area?
A Accelerated irrigation benefits programme B Har Ghar Jal component implementation C Space exploration and satellite technology D Watershed development
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan focuses on water security through irrigation, drinking water, and watershed management, not space exploration.
Which scheme aims to provide skill training to Indian youth aged 15-45 years?
A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) B Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) C Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana D National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
PMKVY provides industry-relevant skill training to youth to enhance employability through various training modules.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), what is the primary coverage?
A Provides crop insurance against yield losses due to natural calamities B Guarantees minimum support prices for all crops C Provides subsidized agricultural machinery D Establishes agricultural universities
PMFBY is a crop insurance scheme that covers farmers against yield losses caused by natural calamities and adverse events.
Which of the following best describes the concept of Blue Economy in India's context?
A Manufacturing of blue-colored industrial products B Sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth C Establishment of pharmaceutical industries D Mining of blue minerals from mountain regions
Blue Economy refers to sustainable utilization of marine and coastal resources for economic development while ensuring environmental protection.
What is the primary target of India's GATIASHC (Gati Shakti) initiative?
A Improving physical infrastructure with multimodal connectivity B Promoting digital literacy in rural areas C Expanding railway networks only D Establishing special economic zones
Gati Shakti (National Master Plan) aims to create integrated, multimodal transportation infrastructure for seamless connectivity.
Which scheme provides accident insurance and disability benefits to unorganized workers?
A Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) B Atal Pension Yojana (APY) C Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) D Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIS)
PMSBY provides accident insurance coverage and disability benefits to informal sector workers for a minimal premium.
What is the key feature of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 (launched in 2024)?
A Focus only on urban sanitation B Focus on wastewater management and environmental sustainability C Promotion of plastic manufacturing industries D Establishment of waste dumps in rural areas
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 focuses on wastewater treatment, faecal sludge management, and overall environmental sustainability.
Under the e-NAMS (National Agriculture Market) initiative, what is the primary benefit to farmers?
A Guaranteed purchase of all agricultural produce B Access to unified online market platform for transparent price discovery C Free fertilizers for all farmers D Mandatory government procurement
e-NAMS provides farmers access to a unified online marketplace across states enabling transparent pricing and direct buyer access.
Which of the following correctly describes the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) scheme?
A It provides health insurance to organized sector workers only B It provides health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers and their dependents C It offers free medicines for all diseases D It mandates government hospital treatment only
RSBY provides health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers, their spouses, and dependent children for hospitalization costs.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (launched in 2023)?
A Expansion of LPG connection coverage to all eligible households B Provision of free LPG refills for all consumers C Focus on financial assistance for initial connection establishment D Targeting women-headed households and BPL families
PM Ujjwala 2.0 focuses on expanding LPG access and providing connection assistance, but does not provide free refills to all consumers.
Which of the following states has the highest forest cover percentage in India as per the India State of Forest Report 2023?
A Mizoram B Nagaland C Arunachal Pradesh D Manipur
Mizoram has the highest forest cover at approximately 85% of its total area according to the 2023 India State of Forest Report.
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched in 2023?
A Ministry of Power B Ministry of New and Renewable Energy C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D Ministry of Heavy Industries
The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy with a target to produce 5 MMT of green hydrogen by 2030.
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) crossed how many transactions in 2024 (annual figure)?
A 200 trillion B 300 trillion C 400 trillion D 500 trillion
UPI transactions in 2024 exceeded 400 trillion rupees, making India a global leader in digital payments.
Which district in West Bengal has been recently recognized for organic farming practices under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana?
A Birbhum B Purulia C Bankura D Paschim Medinipur
Birbhum district has been actively promoted under PKVY for implementing sustainable and organic farming practices in West Bengal.
The recently launched 'Mission Mausam' aims to enhance the capability of which sector?
A Agriculture forecasting B Weather and climate services C Ocean observation D Disaster management
Mission Mausam focuses on strengthening weather and climate services infrastructure for improved forecasting and early warning systems.
Under the PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana), what is the maximum duration of skill training provided?
A 3 months B 6 months C 12 months D 18 months
PMKVY provides skill training with a maximum duration of 12 months depending on the course and qualification framework.
Which state has implemented the 'Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme' covering maximum number of students in 2024?
A Karnataka B Maharashtra C Tamil Nadu D Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme has expanded significantly to cover a larger student base in 2024.
The 'GATI Shakti' multimodal connectivity scheme aims to reduce logistics costs by approximately what percentage?
A 10% B 15% C 20% D 30%
GATI Shakti aims to reduce logistics costs by approximately 15% through integrated multimodal infrastructure development.
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding India's Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?
A It covers workers aged 18-60 years with guaranteed pension between Rs. 1000-5000 per month B It is exclusively for organized sector workers C Government contribution is fixed at Rs. 500 annually D It requires minimum 40 years of contribution
APY covers workers aged 18-60 years and guarantees a minimum pension of Rs. 1000-5000 per month depending on contribution tier.
The recent 'National Startup Policy 2023' aims to create how many startup ecosystems across India?
A 50 B 100 C 150 D 200
The National Startup Policy 2023 aims to develop 100 startup hubs and ecosystems across different regions of India.
