Q81. What is the main objective of the PM Swanidhi Yojana?
a) To provide affordable housing to street vendors
b) To provide collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors
c) To provide free education to the children of street vendors
d) To provide health insurance to street vendors
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Correct Answer: b) To provide collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors
Explanation: The main objective of the PM Swanidhi Yojana is to provide collateral-free working capital loans of up to ₹10,000 to street vendors who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The scheme aims to help them resume their businesses and achieve economic stability.
Q82. What is the interest subsidy provided under the PM Swanidhi Yojana for regular repayment of loans?
a) 5%
b) 7%
c) 10%
d) 12%
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Correct Answer: b) 7%
Explanation: The PM Swanidhi Yojana offers an interest subsidy of 7% per annum for regular repayment of loans.
Q83. What is the maximum loan amount provided under the PM Swanidhi Yojana?
a) ₹5,000
b) ₹10,000
c) ₹15,000
d) ₹20,000
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Correct Answer: b) ₹10,000
Explanation: Under the PM Swanidhi Yojana, street vendors can avail collateral-free working capital loans of up to ₹10,000.
Q84. What is the eligibility criteria for street vendors to avail benefits under the PM Swanidhi Yojana?
a) Street vendors operating in urban areas on or before March 24, 2020
b) Street vendors operating in rural areas on or before March 24, 2020
c) Street vendors operating in urban areas on or before January 1, 2020
d) Street vendors operating in rural areas on or before January 1, 2020
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Correct Answer: a) Street vendors operating in urban areas on or before March 24, 2020
Explanation: The PM Swanidhi Yojana is available to every street vendor operating in urban areas on or before March 24, 2020.
Q85. What is the incentive provided under the PM Swanidhi Yojana for adopting digital transactions?
a) Interest-free loans
b) Cashback facility
c) Tax benefits
d) Free digital payment devices
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Correct Answer: b) Cashback facility
Explanation: The PM Swanidhi Yojana provides an incentive for adopting digital transactions by street vendors through a cashback facility.
Q86. What is the main objective of the Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana?
a) To provide affordable housing to rural citizens
b) To provide free education to the children of rural citizens
c) To provide immediate employment and livelihood opportunities to returnee migrant workers and similarly affected rural citizens
d) To provide health insurance to rural citizens
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Correct Answer: c) To provide immediate employment and livelihood opportunities to returnee migrant workers and similarly affected rural citizens
Explanation: The main objective of the Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana is to provide immediate employment and livelihood opportunities to returnee migrant workers and similarly affected rural citizens in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme aims to create public infrastructure and enhance long-term livelihood opportunities in rural areas
Q87. When was the Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana launched?
a) June 20, 2020
b) August 15, 2020
c) April 1, 2020
d) September 1, 2019
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Correct Answer: a) June 20, 2020
Explanation: The Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 20, 2020.
Q 88. How many districts across how many states were initially covered under the Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana?
a) 116 districts across 6 states
b) 100 districts across 5 states
c) 150 districts across 7 states
d) 75 districts across 4 states
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Correct Answer: a) 116 districts across 6 states
Explanation: The Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana initially covered 116 districts across 6 states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Odisha
Q89. What is the duration of the Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana?
a) 100 days
b) 125 days
c) 150 days
d) 200 days
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Correct Answer: b) 125 days
Explanation: The Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana was launched for a period of 125 days to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for returnee migrant workers and similarly affected workers in rural areas.
Q90. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana?
a) Ministry of Rural Development
b) Ministry of Labour and Employment
c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Correct Answer: a) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation: The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana. The campaign is implemented in close coordination with the state governments
Q91. What is the primary objective of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
a) To increase the number of higher education institutions
b) To make education universally accessible and improve its quality
c) To promote online learning and digital education
d) To increase the number of vocational training centers
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Correct Answer: b) To make education universally accessible and improve its quality
Explanation: The primary objective of the New Education Policy 2020 is to make education universally accessible and improve its quality across all levels, from preschool to higher education, including vocational training. The policy aims to transform India’s education system by 2030, ensuring equitable access to quality education for all learners, regardless of their social or economic background.
Q92. What is the new structure of school education proposed in the NEP 2020?
a) 10+2
b) 5+3+3+4
c) 8+4
d) 6+6
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Correct Answer: b) 5+3+3+4
Explanation: The NEP 2020 proposes a new structure for school education, which is 5+3+3+4. This structure consists of 5 years of foundational stage (3 years of pre-primary and grades 1-2), 3 years of preparatory stage (grades 3-5), 3 years of middle stage (grades 6-8), and 4 years of secondary stage (grades 9-12).
The New Academic Structure (5+3+3+4) As suggested by the NEP 2020, the new education system will follow a 5+3+3+4 education system where the students will spend 5 years in strengthening their foundation, 3 years in the Preparatory stage, 3 years in the Middle stage and rest 4 years in the secondary stage.
Q93. What is the target Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education by 2035, as per the NEP 2020?
a) 30%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%
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Correct Answer: c) 50%
Explanation: The NEP 2020 aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, including vocational education, from 26.3% (2018) to 50% by 2035
Q94. What is the proposed medium of instruction up to at least grade 5, as per the NEP 2020?
a) English
b) Hindi
c) Mother tongue or local language
d) Any of the 22 scheduled languages
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Correct Answer: c) Mother tongue or local language
Explanation: The NEP 2020 recommends that the medium of instruction up to at least grade 5, and preferably up to grade 8 and beyond, should be the mother tongue or local language, wherever possible
Q95. What is the proposed percentage of public investment in education as a percentage of GDP, according to the NEP 2020?
a) 4%
b) 6%
c) 8%
d) 10%
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Correct Answer: b) 6%
Explanation: The NEP 2020 proposes to increase public investment in education to 6% of the GDP, which will help improve education quality and increase access to education for all
Q96. When was the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) launched?
a) August 15, 2019
b) August 15, 2020
c) January 1, 2020
d) April 1, 2020
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Correct Answer: b) August 15, 2020
Explanation: The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15, 2020.
Q97. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Digital Health Mission?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
c) Ministry of Science and Technology
d) Ministry of Human Resource Development
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Correct Answer: a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation: The National Digital Health Mission is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Q98. What is the main objective of the National Digital Health Mission?
a) To provide free healthcare services to all citizens
b) To create a national digital health ecosystem that supports universal health coverage
c) To promote digital literacy in the healthcare sector
d) To establish a network of digital health centers across the country
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Correct Answer: b) To create a national digital health ecosystem that supports universal health coverage
Explanation: The main objective of the National Digital Health Mission is to create a national digital health ecosystem that supports universal health coverage in an efficient, accessible, inclusive, affordable, timely, and safe manner
Q99. What are the key features of the National Digital Health Mission?
a) Health ID, personal health records, Digi Doctor, and health facility registry
b) Free healthcare services, digital health centers, and online consultations
c) Digital health insurance, telemedicine, and electronic health records
d) Online medical education, digital health research, and healthcare innovation
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Correct Answer: a) Health ID, personal health records, Digi Doctor, and health facility registry
Explanation: The National Digital Health Mission includes four key features: health ID, personal health records, Digi Doctor, and health facility registry
Q100. What is the role of the National Health Authority (NHA) in the National Digital Health Mission?
a) To provide funding for digital health projects
b) To regulate digital health services and technologies
c) To implement the National Digital Health Mission
d) To conduct research on digital health innovations
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Correct Answer: c) To implement the National Digital Health Mission
Explanation: The National Health Authority (NHA) is the government body responsible for implementing the National Digital Health Mission, which aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country