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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

What is the name of the fund set up by the government to provide financial assistance to startups?

  1. Startup India Fund

  2. Startup India Capital Fund

  3. Startup India Venture Fund

  4. Startup India Seed Fund
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Explanation

The Startup India Seed Fund is the government-backed fund that provides financial assistance to startups in their early stages.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the government to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students?

  1. Startup India Student Entrepreneurship Program

  2. Startup India Young Entrepreneurship Program

  3. Startup India Campus Entrepreneurship Program

  4. Startup India Youth Entrepreneurship Program
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Explanation

The Startup India Student Entrepreneurship Program aims to encourage students to pursue entrepreneurship and innovation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit offered to startups under the Startup India Campaign?

  1. Access to co-working spaces

  2. Mentorship and incubation support

  3. Relaxation of labor laws

  4. Access to government tenders
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Explanation

Relaxation of labor laws is not a benefit offered to startups under the Startup India Campaign.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the government to provide mentorship and support to startups?

  1. Startup India Mentorship Program

  2. Startup India Support Program

  3. Startup India Incubation Program

  4. Startup India Acceleration Program
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Explanation

The Startup India Mentorship Program connects startups with experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts for guidance and support.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the government to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in rural areas?

  1. Startup India Rural Entrepreneurship Program

  2. Startup India Village Entrepreneurship Program

  3. Startup India Grassroots Entrepreneurship Program

  4. Startup India Community Entrepreneurship Program
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Explanation

The Startup India Rural Entrepreneurship Program aims to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in rural areas of the country.

Multiple choice

Which initiative aims to digitize and make accessible a vast collection of Indian children's literature?

  1. Project Gutenberg

  2. Open Library

  3. Digital Library of India

  4. Internet Archive
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Explanation

The Digital Library of India (DLI) is a national initiative that aims to digitize and preserve a wide range of Indian literature, including children's literature.

Multiple choice

Which policy was introduced by the British Raj to promote the cultivation of cash crops?

  1. Permanent Settlement

  2. Ryotwari System

  3. Mahalwari System

  4. Indigo System
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Explanation

The Indigo System was introduced in Bengal in the early 19th century. It forced the peasants to cultivate indigo, a cash crop, on their lands. The peasants were paid very low prices for their produce, which led to widespread discontent.

Multiple choice

Which Indian policy framework aims to promote adult education and lifelong learning?

  1. National Policy on Education (NPE)

  2. Right to Education Act (RTE)

  3. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  4. National Literacy Mission (NLM)
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Explanation

The National Policy on Education (NPE) provides a comprehensive framework for adult education and lifelong learning in India.

Multiple choice

What are some of the initiatives taken by the Indian government to support the preservation of Indian languages and culture among the diaspora in Laos?

  1. Providing scholarships for Indian language education

  2. Establishing cultural centers and libraries

  3. Organizing cultural events and festivals

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Indian government has undertaken various initiatives to support the preservation of Indian languages and culture among the diaspora in Laos, including providing scholarships for Indian language education, establishing cultural centers and libraries, and organizing cultural events and festivals.

Multiple choice

What is the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

  1. A scheme launched by the Government of India to provide free LPG connections to poor households.

  2. A scheme launched by the Government of India to provide free electricity connections to poor households.

  3. A scheme launched by the Government of India to provide free solar cookers to poor households.

  4. A scheme launched by the Government of India to provide free water connections to poor households.
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Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a scheme of the Government of India launched in 2016 for providing LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.

Multiple choice

What is the Ujala scheme?

  1. A scheme launched by the Government of India to promote the use of energy-efficient LED bulbs.

  2. A scheme launched by the Government of India to promote the use of energy-efficient fans.

  3. A scheme launched by the Government of India to promote the use of energy-efficient air conditioners.

  4. A scheme launched by the Government of India to promote the use of energy-efficient refrigerators.
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Explanation

The Ujala scheme is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015 to promote the use of energy-efficient LED bulbs. The scheme provides LED bulbs at subsidized rates to consumers.

Multiple choice

What is the National Solar Mission?

  1. A mission launched by the Government of India to promote the use of solar energy.

  2. A mission launched by the Government of India to promote the use of wind energy.

  3. A mission launched by the Government of India to promote the use of hydropower.

  4. A mission launched by the Government of India to promote the use of nuclear energy.
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Explanation

The National Solar Mission (NSM) is a major initiative of the Government of India to promote solar power generation in the country. The mission was launched in 2010 with the aim of achieving 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the National Wind Mission?

  1. A mission launched by the Government of India to promote the use of wind energy.

  2. A mission launched by the Government of India to promote the use of solar energy.

  3. A mission launched by the Government of India to promote the use of hydropower.

  4. A mission launched by the Government of India to promote the use of nuclear energy.
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Explanation

The National Wind Mission (NWM) is a major initiative of the Government of India to promote wind power generation in the country. The mission was launched in 2015 with the aim of achieving 60 GW of wind power capacity by 2022.

Multiple choice

What are some of the initiatives that have been undertaken to promote education among the Indian diaspora?

  1. The establishment of the Indian Diaspora Education Fund

  2. The launch of the Global Indian Scholars Program

  3. The creation of the Indian Diaspora University

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

A number of initiatives have been undertaken to promote education among the Indian diaspora, including the establishment of the Indian Diaspora Education Fund, the launch of the Global Indian Scholars Program, and the creation of the Indian Diaspora University.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides free healthcare services to pregnant women and children in India?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  2. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

  3. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
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Explanation

Janani Suraksha Yojana is a government scheme that provides free healthcare services to pregnant women and children in India.