Q21. What is the main objective of the PM-CARES for Children Scheme?
a) To provide financial assistance for higher education
b) To support children who have lost their parents due to the COVID-19 pandemic
c) To promote skill development and employment
d) To provide affordable housing for all
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Correct Answer: b) To support children who have lost their parents due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Explanation: The main objective of the PM-CARES for Children Scheme is to ensure comprehensive care and protection of children who have lost their parents due to the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling their well-being through health insurance, education, and financial support.
Q22. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the PM-CARES for Children Scheme?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Human Resource Development
c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Correct Answer: c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is responsible for implementing the PM-CARES for Children Scheme at the central level
Q23. When was the PM-CARES for Children Scheme launched?
a) May 2020
b) May 2021
c) June 2022
d) August 2023
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Correct Answer: b) May 2021
Explanation: The PM-CARES for Children Scheme was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 29th May 2021
Q24. What is the financial support provided to each child under the PM-CARES for Children Scheme when they reach 18 years of age?
a) ₹5 lakh
b) ₹10 lakh
c) ₹15 lakh
d) ₹20 lakh
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Correct Answer: b) ₹10 lakh
Explanation: Under the PM-CARES for Children Scheme, a corpus of ₹10 lakh is created for each child when they reach 18 years of age. This corpus will be used to give a monthly financial support/stipend for the next 5 years to take care of their personal requirements during the period of higher education. On reaching the age of 23 years, they will receive the corpus amount as one lump-sum
Q25. Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided under the PM-CARES for Children Scheme?
a) Health insurance cover of ₹5 lakhs
b) Scholarship of ₹20,000 per child per annum for all school-going children (Class 1-12)
c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
d) Assistance for higher education and educational loans
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Correct Answer: c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
Explanation: The PM-CARES for Children Scheme provides benefits such as health insurance cover of ₹5 lakhs, scholarship of ₹20,000 per child per annum for all school-going children (Class 1-12), and assistance for higher education and educational loans. However, it does not provide direct financial assistance for starting a business
Q26. What is the main objective of the SAGE (Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine) initiative?
a) To provide financial assistance for higher education
b) To support senior citizens through service programs
c) To promote skill development and employment
d) To provide affordable housing for all
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Correct Answer: b) To support senior citizens through service programs
Explanation: The main objective of the SAGE (Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine) initiative is to support senior citizens through service programs, providing them with access to products, services, and technology solutions.
Q27. When was the SAGE initiative launched?
a) 2019
b) 2020
c) 2021
d) 2022
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Correct Answer: c) 2021
Explanation: The SAGE initiative was launched on 4th June 2021 by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot
Q28. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the SAGE initiative?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Human Resource Development
c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: The SAGE initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Q29. What is the main purpose of the SAGE portal?
a) To provide information on senior citizen welfare schemes
b) To connect senior citizens with service providers and technology solutions
c) To facilitate online registration for senior citizen benefits
d) To provide a platform for senior citizens to share their experiences and knowledge
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Correct Answer: b) To connect senior citizens with service providers and technology solutions
Explanation: The main purpose of the SAGE portal is to connect senior citizens with service providers and technology solutions, enabling them to access products and services that cater to their needs
Q30. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the SAGE initiative?
a) Access to healthcare services for senior citizens
b) Financial assistance for starting a business
c) Access to technology solutions for senior citizens
d) Support for social enterprises focused on senior citizens
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Correct Answer: b) Financial assistance for starting a business
Explanation: The SAGE initiative focuses on providing access to healthcare services, technology solutions, and support for social enterprises focused on senior citizens. However, it does not provide financial assistance for starting a business
Q31. What is the main objective of the ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan?
a) To provide financial assistance for higher education
b) To support senior citizens through service programs
c) To provide home-care support to asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients
d) To provide affordable housing for all
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Correct Answer: c) To provide home-care support to asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients
Explanation: The main objective of the ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan is to provide home-care support to COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, assisting district administrations in managing COVID-19 cases.
Q32. When was the ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan launched?
a) 2019
b) 2020
c) 2021
d) 2022
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Correct Answer: c) 2021
Explanation: The ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan was launched on June 8, 2021, by NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation
Q33. Which organization is responsible for implementing the ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
c) Piramal Foundation
d) Both a) and c)
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Correct Answer: d) Both a) and c)
Explanation: The ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan is implemented by NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation, working together to provide home-care support to asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients
Q34. In which districts was the ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan launched?
a) 50 most populous districts
b) 112 aspirational districts
c) All districts in India
d) Districts with the highest COVID-19 cases
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Correct Answer: b) 112 aspirational districts
Explanation: The ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan was launched in 112 aspirational districts to assist district administrations in providing home-care support to COVID-19 patients
Q35. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan?
a) Providing home-care support to COVID-19 patients
b) Mobilizing local volunteers and training them to connect with patients
c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
d) Working with district administrations to address emerging problems
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Correct Answer: c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
Explanation: The ‘Surakshit Hum, Surakshit Tum’ Abhiyan focuses on providing home-care support to COVID-19 patients, mobilizing local volunteers and training them to connect with patients, and working with district administrations to address emerging problems. However, it does not provide direct financial assistance for starting a business
Q36. What is the main objective of the ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign?
a) To provide financial assistance for higher education
b) To support senior citizens through service programs
c) To create awareness about COVID-19 vaccination in rural and remote areas
d) To provide affordable housing for all
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d) To provide affordable housing for all
Correct Answer: c) To create awareness about COVID-19 vaccination in rural and remote areas
Explanation: The main objective of the ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign is to create awareness about COVID-19 vaccination in rural and remote areas, dispelling rumors and apprehensions about the vaccination drive.
Q37. When was the ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign launched?
a) 2019
b) 2020
c) 2021
d) 2022
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Correct Answer: c) 2021
Explanation: The ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign was launched on June 21, 2021
Q38. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Human Resource Development
c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Ministry of Minority Affairs
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Correct Answer: d) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Explanation: The ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign is implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs
Q39. What is the main purpose of the ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign?
a) To provide information on COVID-19 vaccination
b) To connect senior citizens with service providers and technology solutions
c) To facilitate online registration for COVID-19 vaccination
d) To provide a platform for people to share their experiences and knowledge about COVID-19 vaccination
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Correct Answer: a) To provide information on COVID-19 vaccination
Explanation: The main purpose of the ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign is to provide information on COVID-19 vaccination, dispel rumors and apprehensions, and encourage people in rural and remote areas to get vaccinated.
Q40. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign?
a) Providing information on COVID-19 vaccination
b) Mobilizing local volunteers and training them to connect with people
c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
d) Working with various organizations to spread awareness about COVID-19 vaccination
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Correct Answer: c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
Explanation: The ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign focuses on providing information on COVID-19 vaccination, mobilizing local volunteers and training them to connect with people, and working with various organizations to spread awareness about COVID-19 vaccination. However, it does not provide direct financial assistance for starting a business.