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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 federal program that provides funding to tribes for diabetes prevention and management programs?

  1. Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA)

  2. Medicaid and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA)

  3. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)

  4. Tribal Diabetes Prevention and Management Program
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Explanation

The Tribal Diabetes Prevention and Management Program is a federal program that provides funding to tribes for diabetes prevention and management programs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian initiative aimed at promoting science communication and public engagement?

  1. Science Communication Cell

  2. National Council for Science & Technology Communication

  3. Indian Science Communication Society

  4. Department of Science Communication
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Explanation

The Science Communication Cell is an initiative of the Indian government aimed at promoting science communication and public engagement. It supports various programs, workshops, and events to enhance the understanding of science among the general public.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian initiative aimed at promoting science education and outreach through digital platforms?

  1. National Digital Library of India

  2. e-Pathshala

  3. Vigyan Prasar

  4. Department of Science and Technology
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Explanation

e-Pathshala is an Indian initiative aimed at promoting science education and outreach through digital platforms. It provides free access to educational resources, including textbooks, videos, and interactive simulations, to students and educators across India.

Multiple choice

Which government policy was introduced in 2017 to promote the development of film infrastructure in India?

  1. The Film Export Promotion Scheme

  2. The National Film Development Corporation Act

  3. The Cinematograph Act

  4. The Film Infrastructure Development Fund Scheme
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Explanation

The Film Infrastructure Development Fund Scheme was introduced by the Government of India in 2017 to provide financial assistance to film producers for the development of film infrastructure in India.

Multiple choice

Which government policy was introduced in 2020 to provide financial assistance to film producers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?

  1. The Film Export Promotion Scheme

  2. The National Film Development Corporation Act

  3. The Cinematograph Act

  4. The COVID-19 Relief Package
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Explanation

The COVID-19 Relief Package was introduced by the Government of India in 2020 to provide financial assistance to various sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the film industry.

Multiple choice

Which government policy was introduced in 2021 to promote the use of Indian films in tourism?

  1. The Film Export Promotion Scheme

  2. The National Film Development Corporation Act

  3. The Cinematograph Act

  4. The National Tourism Policy
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Explanation

The National Tourism Policy was introduced by the Government of India in 2021 to promote the use of Indian films in tourism. It recommends that Indian films be used to promote tourism in India and to attract foreign tourists.

Multiple choice

The 'National Afforestation Program' in India aims to increase the country's forest cover and combat deforestation. What is the target set for forest cover under this program?

  1. 25%

  2. 33%

  3. 50%

  4. 66%
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Explanation

The National Afforestation Program aims to achieve a forest cover of 33% of the country's total geographical area.

Multiple choice

The 'National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change' (NMSKCC) in India aims to enhance the country's understanding and response to climate change. Which organization is responsible for implementing the NMSKCC?

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  2. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  3. Indian Council of Agricultural Research

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Explanation

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is tasked with implementing the National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.

Multiple choice

What is the National Land Use Policy of India?

  1. A policy that guides the use of land in India

  2. A policy that promotes sustainable land use practices

  3. A policy that aims to achieve equitable distribution of land

  4. All of the above
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The National Land Use Policy of India is a comprehensive policy that addresses all aspects of land use in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government initiative that aims to provide access to Geospatial data and services to the public?

  1. National Geospatial Policy

  2. National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI)

  3. National Geospatial Information System (NGIS)

  4. National Geospatial Portal (NGP)
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Explanation

The National Geospatial Portal (NGP) is the Indian government initiative that aims to provide access to Geospatial data and services to the public.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government initiative that aims to promote the use of Geospatial Technologies in various sectors?

  1. National Geospatial Policy

  2. National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI)

  3. National Geospatial Information System (NGIS)

  4. National Geospatial Portal (NGP)
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Explanation

The National Geospatial Policy is the Indian government initiative that aims to promote the use of Geospatial Technologies in various sectors.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government initiative that aims to create a comprehensive Geospatial data infrastructure for the country?

  1. National Geospatial Policy

  2. National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI)

  3. National Geospatial Information System (NGIS)

  4. National Geospatial Portal (NGP)
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Explanation

The National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) is the Indian government initiative that aims to create a comprehensive Geospatial data infrastructure for the country.

Multiple choice

How has regional cooperation contributed to India's development?

  1. By reducing poverty

  2. By improving education and healthcare

  3. By promoting gender equality

  4. By all of the above
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Explanation

Regional cooperation has contributed to India's development by reducing poverty, improving education and healthcare, promoting gender equality, and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of public health insurance in India?

  1. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)

  2. Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIS)

  3. Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)

  4. Universal Health Insurance Scheme (UHIS)
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Explanation

The Universal Health Insurance Scheme (UHIS) is not a type of public health insurance in India. It is a proposal that has been discussed by the government, but it has not yet been implemented.

Multiple choice

What are some of the government initiatives to improve health insurance coverage in India?

  1. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  2. National Health Protection Scheme

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The government has launched a number of initiatives to improve health insurance coverage in India, including the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, the National Health Protection Scheme, and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.