Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

Indian Government Initiatives

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Indian government initiatives cover national schemes for healthcare, education, rural housing, and cultural conservation. Test takers must understand the objectives and target demographics of various central and state programs. This is a highly scoring area in the general awareness section of SSC, banking, and PSC exams.

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Indian Government Initiatives Questions

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote research and innovation among Indian students studying abroad?

  1. Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration

  2. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research

  3. Prime Minister's Research Fellowship Scheme

  4. Global Initiative of Academic Networks
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration aims to promote research and innovation among Indian students studying abroad.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government program that provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in specific countries?

  1. Study in India Program

  2. Study Abroad Program

  3. Global Education Program

  4. Country-Specific Scholarship Scheme
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Country-Specific Scholarship Scheme provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in specific countries.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to provide career counseling and guidance to Indian students planning to study abroad?

  1. Career Counseling and Guidance Scheme

  2. Student Counseling and Guidance Scheme

  3. Overseas Education Counseling and Guidance Scheme

  4. Global Education Counseling and Guidance Scheme
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Overseas Education Counseling and Guidance Scheme aims to provide career counseling and guidance to Indian students planning to study abroad.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of medicine abroad?

  1. Medical Education Abroad Scheme

  2. Overseas Medical Education Scheme

  3. Global Medical Education Scheme

  4. International Medical Education Scheme
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Overseas Medical Education Scheme provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of medicine abroad.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote cultural exchange and understanding between Indian students studying abroad and their host countries?

  1. Cultural Exchange Program

  2. International Cultural Exchange Program

  3. Global Cultural Exchange Program

  4. Student Cultural Exchange Program
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Student Cultural Exchange Program aims to promote cultural exchange and understanding between Indian students studying abroad and their host countries.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of engineering abroad?

  1. Engineering Education Abroad Scheme

  2. Overseas Engineering Education Scheme

  3. Global Engineering Education Scheme

  4. International Engineering Education Scheme
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Overseas Engineering Education Scheme provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of engineering abroad.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to provide financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of business administration abroad?

  1. Business Administration Education Abroad Scheme

  2. Overseas Business Administration Education Scheme

  3. Global Business Administration Education Scheme

  4. International Business Administration Education Scheme
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Overseas Business Administration Education Scheme provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of business administration abroad.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of law abroad?

  1. Legal Education Abroad Scheme

  2. Overseas Legal Education Scheme

  3. Global Legal Education Scheme

  4. International Legal Education Scheme
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Overseas Legal Education Scheme provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of law abroad.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to provide financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of public policy abroad?

  1. Public Policy Education Abroad Scheme

  2. Overseas Public Policy Education Scheme

  3. Global Public Policy Education Scheme

  4. International Public Policy Education Scheme
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Overseas Public Policy Education Scheme provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of public policy abroad.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of environmental studies abroad?

  1. Environmental Studies Education Abroad Scheme

  2. Overseas Environmental Studies Education Scheme

  3. Global Environmental Studies Education Scheme

  4. International Environmental Studies Education Scheme
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Overseas Environmental Studies Education Scheme provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of environmental studies abroad.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to provide financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of social sciences abroad?

  1. Social Sciences Education Abroad Scheme

  2. Overseas Social Sciences Education Scheme

  3. Global Social Sciences Education Scheme

  4. International Social Sciences Education Scheme
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Overseas Social Sciences Education Scheme provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education in the field of social sciences abroad.

Multiple choice

What are some of the initiatives being undertaken to promote Indian languages among the Indian diaspora in New Zealand?

  1. Establishment of language schools

  2. Organization of cultural events

  3. Development of language learning resources

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A number of initiatives are being undertaken to promote Indian languages among the Indian diaspora in New Zealand, including the establishment of language schools, the organization of cultural events, and the development of language learning resources.

Multiple choice

What is the mission of UN-Habitat?

  1. To promote sustainable urban development

  2. To provide housing for the poor

  3. To improve the living conditions of slum dwellers

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

UN-Habitat's mission is to promote sustainable urban development, provide housing for the poor, and improve the living conditions of slum dwellers.

Multiple choice

What is the role of Anganwadi centers in the implementation of the NEP 2020's ECCE program?

  1. To provide infrastructure and resources for ECCE services.

  2. To train ECCE educators.

  3. To deliver ECCE services directly to children.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Anganwadi centers play a crucial role in the implementation of the NEP 2020's ECCE program by providing infrastructure, resources, training for ECCE educators, and delivering ECCE services directly to children.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a government initiative aimed at reducing urban and rural inequality in India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  3. Smart Cities Mission

  4. Make in India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Make in India is a government initiative aimed at promoting manufacturing in India, while Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), and Smart Cities Mission are all initiatives aimed at reducing urban and rural inequality.