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Q.121
Medium
General Studies III
Under the Jal Shakti Abhiyaan, which of the following is NOT a primary focus area?
AAccelerated irrigation benefits programme
BHar Ghar Jal component implementation
CSpace exploration and satellite technology
DWatershed development
Correct Answer:
C. Space exploration and satellite technologyExplanation:
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan focuses on water security through irrigation, drinking water, and watershed management, not space exploration.
Q.122
Medium
General Studies III
Which scheme aims to provide skill training to Indian youth aged 15-45 years?
APradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
BPradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
CAtmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana
DNational Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
Correct Answer:
A. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)Explanation:
PMKVY provides industry-relevant skill training to youth to enhance employability through various training modules.
Q.123
Medium
General Studies III
Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), what is the primary coverage?
AProvides crop insurance against yield losses due to natural calamities
BGuarantees minimum support prices for all crops
CProvides subsidized agricultural machinery
DEstablishes agricultural universities
Correct Answer:
A. Provides crop insurance against yield losses due to natural calamitiesExplanation:
PMFBY is a crop insurance scheme that covers farmers against yield losses caused by natural calamities and adverse events.
Q.124
Medium
General Studies III
Which of the following best describes the concept of Blue Economy in India's context?
AManufacturing of blue-colored industrial products
BSustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth
CEstablishment of pharmaceutical industries
DMining of blue minerals from mountain regions
Correct Answer:
B. Sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growthExplanation:
Blue Economy refers to sustainable utilization of marine and coastal resources for economic development while ensuring environmental protection.
Q.125
Medium
General Studies III
What is the primary target of India's GATIASHC (Gati Shakti) initiative?
AImproving physical infrastructure with multimodal connectivity
BPromoting digital literacy in rural areas
CExpanding railway networks only
DEstablishing special economic zones
Correct Answer:
A. Improving physical infrastructure with multimodal connectivityExplanation:
Gati Shakti (National Master Plan) aims to create integrated, multimodal transportation infrastructure for seamless connectivity.
Q.126
Medium
General Studies III
Which scheme provides accident insurance and disability benefits to unorganized workers?
APradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
BAtal Pension Yojana (APY)
CPradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
DEmployees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIS)
Correct Answer:
C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)Explanation:
PMSBY provides accident insurance coverage and disability benefits to informal sector workers for a minimal premium.
Q.127
Medium
General Studies III
What is the key feature of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 (launched in 2024)?
AFocus only on urban sanitation
BFocus on wastewater management and environmental sustainability
CPromotion of plastic manufacturing industries
DEstablishment of waste dumps in rural areas
Correct Answer:
B. Focus on wastewater management and environmental sustainabilityExplanation:
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 focuses on wastewater treatment, faecal sludge management, and overall environmental sustainability.
Q.128
Medium
General Studies III
Under the e-NAMS (National Agriculture Market) initiative, what is the primary benefit to farmers?
AGuaranteed purchase of all agricultural produce
BAccess to unified online market platform for transparent price discovery
CFree fertilizers for all farmers
DMandatory government procurement
Correct Answer:
B. Access to unified online market platform for transparent price discoveryExplanation:
e-NAMS provides farmers access to a unified online marketplace across states enabling transparent pricing and direct buyer access.
Q.129
Medium
General Studies III
Which of the following correctly describes the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) scheme?
AIt provides health insurance to organized sector workers only
BIt provides health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers and their dependents
CIt offers free medicines for all diseases
DIt mandates government hospital treatment only
Correct Answer:
B. It provides health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers and their dependentsExplanation:
RSBY provides health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers, their spouses, and dependent children for hospitalization costs.
Q.130
Medium
General Studies III
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (launched in 2023)?
AExpansion of LPG connection coverage to all eligible households
BProvision of free LPG refills for all consumers
CFocus on financial assistance for initial connection establishment
DTargeting women-headed households and BPL families
Correct Answer:
B. Provision of free LPG refills for all consumersExplanation:
PM Ujjwala 2.0 focuses on expanding LPG access and providing connection assistance, but does not provide free refills to all consumers.
