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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 India's cyber security strategy?

  1. National Cyber Security Policy (NCSP)

  2. Cyber Security Framework (CSF)

  3. National Cyber Strategy (NCS)

  4. Cyber Security Act (CSA)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Cyber Strategy (NCS) is India's cyber security strategy. The NCS was published in 2015 and outlines India's approach to cyber security, including the principles of cyber security, the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders, and the legal framework for cyber security.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to tourism and hospitality businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?

  1. COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund

  2. COVID-19 Hospitality Relief Fund

  3. COVID-19 Tourism and Hospitality Relief Fund

  4. COVID-19 Relief Fund for Tourism and Hospitality
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India launched the COVID-19 Tourism and Hospitality Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to tourism and hospitality businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the online platform launched by the Ministry of Tourism to provide information and assistance to tourists?

  1. Incredible India

  2. India Tourism

  3. My India

  4. Incredible India Tourism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Tourism launched the Incredible India online platform to provide information and assistance to tourists.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to promote rural tourism?

  1. Village Tourism Scheme

  2. Rural Tourism Scheme

  3. Village and Rural Tourism Scheme

  4. Rural and Village Tourism Scheme
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India launched the Village Tourism Scheme to promote rural tourism.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to promote sustainable tourism?

  1. Sustainable Tourism Scheme

  2. Green Tourism Scheme

  3. Eco-Tourism Scheme

  4. Responsible Tourism Scheme
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India launched the Sustainable Tourism Scheme to promote sustainable tourism.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to promote medical tourism?

  1. Medical Tourism Scheme

  2. Health Tourism Scheme

  3. Wellness Tourism Scheme

  4. Ayurveda Tourism Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India launched the Medical Tourism Scheme to promote medical tourism.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to promote adventure tourism?

  1. Adventure Tourism Scheme

  2. Thrill Tourism Scheme

  3. Sports Tourism Scheme

  4. Eco-Adventure Tourism Scheme
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India launched the Adventure Tourism Scheme to promote adventure tourism.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful rural development initiative in India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  3. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
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Correct answer
Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana are all examples of successful rural development initiatives in India.

Multiple choice

What are the key indicators used to measure the progress of rural development in India?

  1. Poverty reduction

  2. Literacy rate

  3. Access to basic services
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Correct answer
Explanation

Key indicators used to measure the progress of rural development in India include poverty reduction, literacy rate, and access to basic services.

Multiple choice

What are the key components of the Skill India Mission?

  1. Skill training

  2. Apprenticeship

  3. Entrepreneurship

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The key components of the Skill India Mission include skill training, apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, and international cooperation.

Multiple choice

What is the target of the Skill India Mission by 2022?

  1. To train 10 million youth

  2. To train 20 million youth

  3. To train 30 million youth

  4. To train 40 million youth
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The target of the Skill India Mission by 2022 is to train 40 million youth.

Multiple choice

What are the various skill training programs offered under the Skill India Mission?

  1. Short-term training programs

  2. Long-term training programs

  3. Apprenticeship programs

  4. Entrepreneurship development programs
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Correct answer
Explanation

The various skill training programs offered under the Skill India Mission include short-term training programs, long-term training programs, apprenticeship programs, and entrepreneurship development programs.

Multiple choice

What is the duration of the entrepreneurship development programs offered under the Skill India Mission?

  1. 1 month to 3 months

  2. 3 months to 6 months

  3. 6 months to 1 year

  4. More than 1 year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The duration of the entrepreneurship development programs offered under the Skill India Mission is 3 months to 6 months.

Multiple choice

What are the various modes of skill training offered under the Skill India Mission?

  1. Institutional training

  2. On-the-job training

  3. Apprenticeship training

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The various modes of skill training offered under the Skill India Mission include institutional training, on-the-job training, and apprenticeship training.

Multiple choice

What are the various initiatives taken by the government to promote the Skill India Mission?

  1. Skill Loan Scheme

  2. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  3. National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The various initiatives taken by the government to promote the Skill India Mission include the Skill Loan Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), and National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).