Which state has been recognized as India's first 'Water-Positive' state in 2024?
Himachal Pradesh achieved water-positive status through effective water conservation and management practices in 2024.
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0) launched in 2023 primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation?
SBM 2.0 shifts focus from toilet construction to comprehensive solid waste management, wastewater treatment, and water quality improvement.
The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage for which stakeholders?
PMFBY provides crop insurance to both small and marginal farmers, tenant farmers, and sharecroppers.
Which initiative was launched to promote the use of bamboo as a sustainable development material?
The National Bamboo Mission promotes bamboo cultivation and utilization as an alternative to timber, reducing deforestation.
The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme aims to cover what percentage of India's population with health insurance?
Ayushman Bharat targets approximately 40% of India's population (around 50 crore people) through health insurance coverage.
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Which ministry is responsible for implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana' (PMMVY)?
PMMVY is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide conditional cash transfers to pregnant women.
The 'National Biodiversity Action Plan' (NBAP) was last updated in which year?
The NBAP was updated in 2018 to align with the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi targets.
Which initiative aims to strengthen disaster management capacity at district and state levels in India?
NDMA operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and coordinates disaster preparedness, mitigation, and management across the country.
The 'Bhuvan' platform developed by ISRO primarily serves which purpose?
Bhuvan is ISRO's geospatial platform providing free access to satellite imagery and data for development and governance applications.
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0), launched in 2021, primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation management?
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.
In 2024, which Indian state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana'?
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced this scheme to provide ₹1000 monthly to women voters.
What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2024?
India ranked 111th out of 133 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2024, showing slight improvement from previous years.
Which international organization released the 'Global Report on Food Crisis' in 2024?
The report was jointly released by FAO, IFAD, WFP, and UNEP to assess global food security situations.
The National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) was launched to:
NMP aims to unlock value from government-owned assets and reinvest in new infrastructure creation.
India's National Action Plan on Climate Change was initially launched in which year?
India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in 2008 under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The 'One Nation One Election' concept in 2024 primarily aims to:
ONOE aims to reduce the financial and administrative burden of conducting multiple elections simultaneously.
India's target for renewable energy capacity by 2030 is:
India has set an ambitious target of 1000 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of climate commitments.
The 'Gati Shakti' National Master Plan is concerned with:
Gati Shakti aims to provide integrated and seamless multi-modal connectivity infrastructure across India.
The 'National Logistics Policy' launched by India aims to:
The National Logistics Policy aims to reduce logistics costs and enhance supply chain efficiency across sectors.
The Skill India Mission focuses primarily on:
Skill India aims to make India a global hub for skill development through vocational training and capacity building.
