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in General Studies III
Q.81
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.82
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.83
Easy
General Studies III
Which renewable energy target has India set to achieve by 2030?
A250 GW
B350 GW
C500 GW
D600 GW
Correct Answer:
C. 500 GWExplanation:
India has committed to achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of its climate commitments.
Q.84
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.85
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.86
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.87
Hard
General Studies III
Which of the following correctly describes the 'National Livestock Mission'?
AIt focuses only on cattle breeding
BIt aims at sustainable livestock farming and improved productivity
CIt is exclusively for dairy development
DIt focuses only on poultry farming
Correct Answer:
B. It aims at sustainable livestock farming and improved productivityExplanation:
The National Livestock Mission aims to enhance productivity and address sustainability challenges across all livestock sectors.
Q.88
Hard
General Studies III
The 'Pradhan Mantri Khanij Shram Kalyan Yojana' (PMKSKY) provides financial assistance to which category?
ACoal miners and their dependents
BAll workers in mineral industries
CUnorganized mineral sector workers
DOnly registered miners
Correct Answer:
A. Coal miners and their dependentsExplanation:
PMKSKY specifically provides financial assistance to coal miners and their dependents affected by occupational hazards.
Q.89
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.90
Easy
General Studies III
The 'National Tiger Conservation Authority' (NTCA) operates under which ministry?
AMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
BMinistry of Rural Development
CMinistry of Panchayati Raj
DMinistry of Tourism
Correct Answer:
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeExplanation:
NTCA operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and oversees Project Tiger implementation.
