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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

Which government initiative aims to promote sports education and participation among school children in India?

  1. Khelo India School Games

  2. Fit India Movement

  3. National Sports Policy 2021

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Khelo India School Games is a government initiative launched in 2018 to promote sports education and participation among school children in India. It aims to identify and nurture young sporting talent, as well as encourage mass participation in sports at the school level.

Multiple choice

What are some of the key initiatives taken by the government to promote sports education and participation in India?

  1. Launch of the Khelo India program.

  2. Establishment of the National Sports University.

  3. Introduction of the Fit India Movement.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

The government has taken several initiatives to promote sports education and participation in India, including the launch of the Khelo India program, the establishment of the National Sports University, and the introduction of the Fit India Movement.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency in India?

  1. Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)

  2. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

  3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

  4. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)

  5. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy in India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM)

  2. National Wind Energy Mission (NWEM)

  3. National Biomass Mission (NBM)

  4. National Hydrogen Mission (NHM)

  5. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
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Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development in India?

  1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  2. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

  3. National Mission for Green India (NMGI)

  4. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH)

  5. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting employment generation in India?

  1. Make in India

  2. Skill India

  3. Startup India

  4. Standup India

  5. Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)
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Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting employment generation in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development in India?

  1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  2. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

  3. National Mission for Green India (NMGI)

  4. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH)

  5. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development in India.

Multiple choice

How has CIT transformed the delivery of services in the Indian services sector?

  1. Enabled remote work

  2. Improved access to information

  3. Enhanced collaboration

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

CIT has revolutionized service delivery in India by enabling remote work, improving access to information, and enhancing collaboration.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India
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Explanation

The Digital India initiative is focused on leveraging CIT to enhance digital literacy, infrastructure, and services across India.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote digital literacy and skill development in India?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India
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Explanation

The Skill India initiative focuses on providing vocational training and skill development programs to enhance employability in various sectors, including the services sector.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government initiative that aims to promote the use of Indian languages in digital spaces?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India
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Explanation

The Digital India initiative aims to promote the use of Indian languages in digital spaces. It includes various programs and initiatives that aim to make digital content and services available in Indian languages.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government initiative that aims to promote the use of Indian languages in education?

  1. National Education Policy

  2. Digital India

  3. Make in India

  4. Skill India
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Explanation

The National Education Policy aims to promote the use of Indian languages in education. It recommends that students learn in their mother tongue or regional language until at least Grade 5.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government initiative that aims to promote the use of Indian languages in the judiciary?

  1. National Judicial Policy

  2. Digital India

  3. Make in India

  4. Skill India
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Explanation

The National Judicial Policy aims to promote the use of Indian languages in the judiciary. It recommends that courts use Indian languages in their proceedings and judgments, and that legal documents be translated into Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the Indian sports sector?

  1. Khelo India

  2. Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  3. Startup India

  4. Digital India
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Explanation

The Startup India initiative provides support and resources to entrepreneurs and startups in various sectors, including sports, to foster innovation and growth.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports organization has launched a program to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the sports sector?

  1. Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  2. Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

  3. All India Football Federation (AIFF)

  4. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched a program called 'SAI Innovation Lab' to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the sports sector. The program provides support and resources to startups and entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions in sports.