What is the primary focus of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
Answer: B
NAPCC aims to balance development objectives with climate change mitigation and adaptation through eight national missions.
Q.42Easy
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs oversees PM Awas Yojana (Urban) to provide affordable housing to urban poor.
Q.43Medium
Under the Jal Shakti Abhiyaan, which of the following is NOT a primary focus area?
Answer: C
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan focuses on water security through irrigation, drinking water, and watershed management, not space exploration.
Q.44Medium
Which scheme aims to provide skill training to Indian youth aged 15-45 years?
Answer: A
PMKVY provides industry-relevant skill training to youth to enhance employability through various training modules.
Q.45Easy
What is the main aim of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?
Answer: B
NMCG aims to reduce pollution and rejuvenate the Ganges River through wastewater treatment and pollution prevention measures.
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Q.46Medium
Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), what is the primary coverage?
Answer: A
PMFBY is a crop insurance scheme that covers farmers against yield losses caused by natural calamities and adverse events.
Q.47Medium
Which of the following best describes the concept of Blue Economy in India's context?
Answer: B
Blue Economy refers to sustainable utilization of marine and coastal resources for economic development while ensuring environmental protection.
Q.48Medium
What is the primary target of India's GATIASHC (Gati Shakti) initiative?
Answer: A
Gati Shakti (National Master Plan) aims to create integrated, multimodal transportation infrastructure for seamless connectivity.
Q.49Hard
Consider the following statements about the National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP):
1. It identifies biodiversity hotspots in India
2. It focuses only on marine ecosystems
3. It involves habitat restoration and species conservation
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
Answer: B
NBAP identifies biodiversity hotspots and focuses on both marine and terrestrial ecosystems with habitat restoration and conservation efforts.
Q.50Medium
Which scheme provides accident insurance and disability benefits to unorganized workers?
Answer: C
PMSBY provides accident insurance coverage and disability benefits to informal sector workers for a minimal premium.
Q.51Medium
What is the key feature of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 (launched in 2024)?
Answer: B
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 focuses on wastewater treatment, faecal sludge management, and overall environmental sustainability.
Q.52Hard
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding India's National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR)?
Answer: B
NAP-AMR focuses on surveillance, research, and stewardship to combat antimicrobial resistance across healthcare and agriculture sectors.
Q.53Medium
Under the e-NAMS (National Agriculture Market) initiative, what is the primary benefit to farmers?
Answer: B
e-NAMS provides farmers access to a unified online marketplace across states enabling transparent pricing and direct buyer access.
Q.54Easy
Which ministry oversees the implementation of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare implements NHM to provide universal health coverage and strengthen public health infrastructure.
Q.55Hard
Consider the following about the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY):
1. It is a pension scheme for senior citizens aged 60 years and above
2. It guarantees a fixed pension irrespective of market conditions
3. It has a maximum investment limit of ₹15 lakhs per person
Which statements are correct?
Answer: D
PMVVY provides guaranteed pension to senior citizens aged 60+ with maximum investment of ₹15 lakhs, offering fixed returns independent of market volatility.
Q.56Easy
What is the primary objective of India's Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat)?
Answer: B
Ayushman Bharat provides ₹5 lakh annual health insurance coverage per family to vulnerable populations for secondary and tertiary care.
Q.57Medium
Which of the following correctly describes the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) scheme?
Answer: B
RSBY provides health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers, their spouses, and dependent children for hospitalization costs.
Q.58Hard
Analyze the relationship between India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement and domestic climate policies. Which statement best reflects this relationship?
Answer: B
India's domestic climate policies including NAPCC are designed to achieve its NDC commitment of reducing emission intensity by 35% by 2030.
Q.59Medium
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (launched in 2023)?
Answer: B
PM Ujjwala 2.0 focuses on expanding LPG access and providing connection assistance, but does not provide free refills to all consumers.
Q.60Medium
Which of the following states has the highest forest cover percentage in India as per the India State of Forest Report 2023?
Answer: A
Mizoram has the highest forest cover at approximately 85% of its total area according to the 2023 India State of Forest Report.
