Showing 61–70 of 91 questions
Q.61
Easy
General Studies III
The Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides cash transfer to pregnant women. What is the approximate total amount provided under this scheme?
A ₹5,000
B ₹6,000
C ₹10,000
D ₹15,000
Correct Answer:
B. ₹6,000
Explanation:
PMMVY provides ₹6,000 in three installments to pregnant and lactating mothers to improve nutrition and reduce maternal mortality.
Q.62
Easy
General Studies III
Which of the following is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme?
A Providing direct income support to all landholding farmers
B Subsidizing fertilizer costs for organic farming
C Establishing agricultural cooperative societies
D Promoting agricultural exports
Correct Answer:
A. Providing direct income support to all landholding farmers
Explanation:
PM-KISAN provides direct income support of ₹6,000 annually in three installments to all landholding farmers across India.
Q.63
Easy
General Studies III
What is the primary focus of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
A Increasing coal production to meet energy demands
B Balancing development with climate mitigation and adaptation
C Reducing international trade agreements
D Eliminating all fossil fuel industries within 5 years
Correct Answer:
B. Balancing development with climate mitigation and adaptation
Explanation:
NAPCC aims to balance development objectives with climate change mitigation and adaptation through eight national missions.
Q.64
Easy
General Studies III
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)?
A Ministry of Rural Development
B Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C Ministry of Labour and Employment
D Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Correct Answer:
B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs oversees PM Awas Yojana (Urban) to provide affordable housing to urban poor.
Q.65
Easy
General Studies III
What is the main aim of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?
A To construct dams across all major rivers
B To rejuvenate the Ganges River and reduce pollution
C To promote large-scale fishing industries
D To establish hydroelectric power plants
Correct Answer:
B. To rejuvenate the Ganges River and reduce pollution
Explanation:
NMCG aims to reduce pollution and rejuvenate the Ganges River through wastewater treatment and pollution prevention measures.
Q.66
Easy
General Studies III
Which ministry oversees the implementation of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
A Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C Ministry of Labour and Employment
D Ministry of Education
Correct Answer:
B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare implements NHM to provide universal health coverage and strengthen public health infrastructure.
Q.67
Easy
General Studies III
What is the primary objective of India's Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat)?
A Promoting traditional medicine exclusively
B Providing health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakhs to eligible families annually
C Establishing pharmaceutical manufacturing units
D Subsidizing private hospital construction
Correct Answer:
B. Providing health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakhs to eligible families annually
Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat provides ₹5 lakh annual health insurance coverage per family to vulnerable populations for secondary and tertiary care.
Q.68
Easy
General Studies III
The National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) was launched in which year?
Explanation:
The National Monetization Pipeline was launched by the Government of India in August 2021 to unlock value from government assets.
Q.69
Easy
General Studies III
The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana covers a hospitalization of up to how many days?
A 30 days
B 45 days
C 60 days
D 90 days
Correct Answer:
C. 60 days
Explanation:
PM-JAY covers up to 60 days of pre and post-hospitalization expenses for eligible families registered under the scheme.
Q.70
Easy
General Studies III
What is the target year for India to achieve net-zero carbon emissions as per its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)?
Explanation:
India has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 as announced during COP26 in Glasgow.