Showing 141–150 of 170 questions
Q.141
Medium
General Studies III
Which state has been recognized as India's first 'Water-Positive' state in 2024?
AHimachal Pradesh
BKerala
CMeghalaya
DMaharashtra
Correct Answer:
A. Himachal PradeshExplanation:
Himachal Pradesh achieved water-positive status through effective water conservation and management practices in 2024.
Q.142
Medium
General Studies III
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0) launched in 2023 primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation?
AOnly household toilets construction
BSolid waste management and wastewater treatment
COpen defecation elimination only
DSewage infrastructure in urban areas
Correct Answer:
B. Solid waste management and wastewater treatmentExplanation:
SBM 2.0 shifts focus from toilet construction to comprehensive solid waste management, wastewater treatment, and water quality improvement.
Q.143
Medium
General Studies III
The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage for which stakeholders?
AOnly government agencies
BFarmers and agricultural labourers
COnly large landholding farmers
DAgricultural equipment manufacturers
Correct Answer:
B. Farmers and agricultural labourersExplanation:
PMFBY provides crop insurance to both small and marginal farmers, tenant farmers, and sharecroppers.
Q.144
Medium
General Studies III
Which initiative was launched to promote the use of bamboo as a sustainable development material?
ANational Bamboo Mission
BBamboo Development Programme
CIndia Bamboo Initiative
DGreen Bamboo Scheme
Correct Answer:
A. National Bamboo MissionExplanation:
The National Bamboo Mission promotes bamboo cultivation and utilization as an alternative to timber, reducing deforestation.
Q.145
Medium
General Studies III
The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme aims to cover what percentage of India's population with health insurance?
Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat targets approximately 40% of India's population (around 50 crore people) through health insurance coverage.
Q.146
Medium
General Studies III
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana' (PMMVY)?
AMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
BMinistry of Women and Child Development
CMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
DMinistry of Labour and Employment
Correct Answer:
B. Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentExplanation:
PMMVY is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide conditional cash transfers to pregnant women.
Q.147
Medium
General Studies III
The 'National Biodiversity Action Plan' (NBAP) was last updated in which year?
Explanation:
The NBAP was updated in 2018 to align with the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi targets.
Q.148
Medium
General Studies III
Which initiative aims to strengthen disaster management capacity at district and state levels in India?
ANational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
BIntegrated Coastal Zone Management Project
CNational River Conservation Directorate
DEnvironmental Impact Assessment Division
Correct Answer:
A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)Explanation:
NDMA operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and coordinates disaster preparedness, mitigation, and management across the country.
Q.149
Medium
General Studies III
The 'Bhuvan' platform developed by ISRO primarily serves which purpose?
ASpace tourism promotion
BGeospatial data and satellite imagery services
CSatellite manufacturing
DWeather forecasting only
Correct Answer:
B. Geospatial data and satellite imagery servicesExplanation:
Bhuvan is ISRO's geospatial platform providing free access to satellite imagery and data for development and governance applications.
Q.150
Medium
General Studies III
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0), launched in 2021, primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation management?
AConstruction of individual household toilets in rural areas
BFaecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas
CElimination of open defecation through awareness campaigns only
DRecycling of plastic waste in municipal corporations
Correct Answer:
B. Faecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areasExplanation:
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.
