Q61. What is the main objective of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0?
a) To provide financial assistance for higher education
b) To support senior citizens through service programs
c) To improve sewage and septic management and ensure water security in cities
d) To provide affordable housing for all
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Correct Answer: c) To improve sewage and septic management and ensure water security in cities
Explanation: The main objective of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 is to improve sewage and septic management and ensure water security in cities, focusing on providing universal coverage of water supply and sewerage/septage management in 500 cities covered in the first phase of the AMRUT scheme
Q62. When was the AMRUT 2.0 launched?
a) 2019
b) 2020
c) 2021
d) 2022
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Correct Answer: c) 2021
Explanation: The AMRUT 2.0 was launched on October 1, 2021, with the aim of improving sewage and septic management and ensuring water security in cities
Q63. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the AMRUT 2.0?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Human Resource Development
c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation: The AMRUT 2.0 is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Q64. What is the total indicative outlay for the AMRUT 2.0?
a) ₹1,00,000 crore
b) ₹1,50,000 crore
c) ₹2,77,000 crore
d) ₹3,00,000 crore
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Correct Answer: c) ₹2,77,000 crore
Explanation: The total indicative outlay for the AMRUT 2.0 is ₹2,77,000 crore, including a central share of ₹76,760 crore for five years from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26
Q65. Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the AMRUT 2.0?
a) Providing household tap connections in all statutory towns
b) Ensuring 100% coverage of sewerage/septage management in 500 AMRUT cities
c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
d) Rejuvenation of water bodies and green spaces
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Correct Answer: c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
Explanation: The AMRUT 2.0 focuses on providing household tap connections in all statutory towns, ensuring 100% coverage of sewerage/septage management in 500 AMRUT cities, and rejuvenation of water bodies and green spaces. However, it does not provide direct financial assistance for starting a business
Q66. What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana?
a) To provide financial assistance for higher education
b) To support senior citizens through service programs
c) To improve sewage and septic management and ensure water security in cities
d) To break inter-ministerial silos and integrate the planning of infrastructure projects
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Correct Answer: d) To break inter-ministerial silos and integrate the planning of infrastructure projects
Explanation: The main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana is to break inter-ministerial silos and integrate the planning of infrastructure projects, streamlining the implementation of infrastructure projects across the country and improving coordination between various ministries involved in these projects.
Q67. When was the Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana launched?
a) 2019
b) 2020
c) 2021
d) 2022
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Correct Answer: c) 2021
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021
Q68. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Human Resource Development
c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Q69. What is the total indicative outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana?
a) ₹1,00,000 crore
b) ₹1,50,000 crore
c) ₹2,77,000 crore
d) ₹100 lakh crore
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Correct Answer: d) ₹100 lakh crore
Explanation: The total indicative outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana is ₹100 lakh crore, aimed at creating comprehensive infrastructure across India.
Q70. Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana?
a) Providing household tap connections in all statutory towns
b) Ensuring 100% coverage of sewerage/septage management in 500 AMRUT cities
c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
d) Developing a comprehensive and integrated logistics and transportation infrastructure
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Correct Answer: c) Direct financial assistance for starting a business
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Yojana focuses on developing a comprehensive and integrated logistics and transportation infrastructure across the country, with a focus on reducing logistics costs and improving supply chains. However, it does not provide direct financial assistance for starting a business
Q71. Which ministry launched the ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
c) Ministry of Rural Development
d) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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Correct Answer: b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation: The ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It is an additional program of the PM SVANidhi Scheme, aimed at providing social security benefits to street vendors and their families
Q72. What is the main objective of the ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program?
a) To provide affordable housing to street vendors
b) To provide social security benefits to street vendors and their families
c) To provide skill development training to street vendors
d) To provide financial assistance for setting up small businesses
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Correct Answer: b) To provide social security benefits to street vendors and their families
Explanation: The main objective of the ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program is to provide social security benefits to street vendors and their families. The program conducts socio-economic profiling of PM SVANidhi beneficiaries and their families to assess their eligibility for eight Government of India welfare schemes and facilitate sanctions of eligible schemes
Q73. Which organization is the implementing partner for the ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program?
a) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
b) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
c) Quality Council of India (QCI)
d) National Housing Bank (NHB)
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Correct Answer: c) Quality Council of India (QCI)
Explanation: The Quality Council of India (QCI) is the implementing partner for the ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program
Q74. How many welfare schemes are covered under the ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
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Correct Answer: c) 8
Explanation: The ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program covers eight welfare schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Building and other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act (BOCW), Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, National Food Security Act (NFSA)-portability benefit – One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC), Janani Suraksha Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
Q75. What is the maximum loan amount provided under the PM SVANidhi Scheme?
a) ₹5,000
b) ₹10,000
c) ₹15,000
d) ₹20,000
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Correct Answer: b) ₹10,000
Explanation: The PM SVANidhi Scheme is a special micro-credit facility plan that provides affordable loans of up to ₹10,000 to street vendors.
Q76. What is the main objective of the Agneepath Scheme?
a) To provide affordable housing to street vendors
b) To provide social security benefits to street vendors and their families
c) To recruit young individuals for a four-year tenure in the Indian Armed Forces
d) To provide financial assistance for setting up small businesses
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Correct Answer: c) To recruit young individuals for a four-year tenure in the Indian Armed Forces
Explanation: The main objective of the Agneepath Scheme is to recruit young individuals for a four-year tenure in the Indian Armed Forces, including the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The scheme aims to maintain a youthful profile in the armed forces and provide an opportunity for motivated youth to serve their nation
Q77. What is the age group eligible for the Agneepath Scheme?
a) 15-19 years
b) 17.5-21 years
c) 18-25 years
d) 20-28 years
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Correct Answer: b) 17.5-21 years
Explanation: The Agneepath Scheme is open to young individuals between the ages of 17.5 and 21 years. Both male and female aspirants can apply for the scheme, which aims to recruit soldiers below the rank of commissioned officers into the three branches of the Indian Armed Forces.
Q78. What is the term of service for individuals recruited under the Agneepath Scheme?
a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 6 years
d) 8 years
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Correct Answer: b) 4 years
Explanation: Individuals recruited under the Agneepath Scheme, known as Agniveers, will serve in the Indian Armed Forces for a period of four years. After the completion of their service, they may have the opportunity to continue their career in other sectors or pursue further education.
Q79. What is the starting salary for individuals recruited under the Agneepath Scheme?
a) ₹20,000
b) ₹25,000
c) ₹30,000
d) ₹35,000
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Correct Answer: c) ₹30,000
Explanation: Under the Agneepath Scheme, individuals will commence their service with a starting salary of ₹30,000, which will progressively increase over the course of four years
Q80. What percentage of vacancies in central government jobs is reserved for Agniveers after completing their service under the Agneepath Scheme?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%
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Correct Answer: b) 10%
Explanation: After completing their four-year service tenure under the Agneepath Scheme, Agniveers will have 10% of vacancies in central government jobs reserved for them. This reservation is part of the incentives provided by the government to encourage participation in the scheme.