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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

How can the Ocean Policy of India be improved?

  1. By increasing coordination among different government agencies

  2. By providing more financial resources

  3. By raising public awareness about the importance of the ocean

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Ocean Policy of India can be improved by increasing coordination among different government agencies, providing more financial resources, and raising public awareness about the importance of the ocean.

Multiple choice

What is the future of the Ocean Policy of India?

  1. The Ocean Policy of India will continue to be a key policy framework for the sustainable development of the ocean

  2. The Ocean Policy of India will be revised and updated to reflect changing circumstances

  3. The Ocean Policy of India will be replaced by a new policy framework

  4. It is not possible to predict the future of the Ocean Policy of India
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Explanation

The Ocean Policy of India is a key policy framework for the sustainable development of the ocean and it is likely to continue to be so in the future.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote digital payments and reduce the use of cash?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Smart Cities Mission

  4. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
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Explanation

Digital India is a government initiative aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and economy, with a focus on promoting digital payments and reducing the use of cash.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program to provide financial inclusion to the unbanked and underbanked population?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Atal Pension Yojana

  3. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
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Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is a government initiative aimed at providing access to banking services to the unbanked and underbanked population in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of digital payments in the country?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Smart Cities Mission

  4. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Digital India is a government initiative aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and economy, with a focus on promoting digital payments and reducing the use of cash.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program to provide financial inclusion to the unbanked and underbanked population?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Atal Pension Yojana

  3. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is a government initiative aimed at providing access to banking services to the unbanked and underbanked population in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of digital payments in the country?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Smart Cities Mission

  4. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Digital India is a government initiative aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and economy, with a focus on promoting digital payments and reducing the use of cash.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a government program aimed at alleviating poverty in India?

  1. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  3. Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

  4. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
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Explanation

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) is a government program that aims to alleviate poverty in India by providing employment opportunities to rural households.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a government initiative aimed at promoting social inclusion in India?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) are all government initiatives aimed at promoting social inclusion in India by providing access to education, livelihood opportunities, and housing, among other benefits.

Multiple choice

What is the name of IORA's initiative aimed at enhancing maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean region?

  1. IORA Maritime Safety and Security Initiative

  2. IORA Code of Conduct on Maritime Safety and Security

  3. IORA Regional Maritime Information Sharing Center

  4. IORA Maritime Security Cooperation Framework
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Explanation

The IORA Maritime Safety and Security Initiative is aimed at enhancing maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of IORA's initiative aimed at promoting tourism and cultural heritage in the Indian Ocean region?

  1. IORA Tourism Promotion Initiative

  2. IORA Cultural Heritage Preservation Initiative

  3. IORA Regional Tourism Development Program

  4. IORA Tourism and Culture Cooperation Framework
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Explanation

The IORA Tourism Promotion Initiative is aimed at promoting tourism and cultural heritage in the Indian Ocean region.

Multiple choice

Which IORA initiative focuses on promoting cooperation in science, technology, and innovation among member states?

  1. IORA Science and Technology Cooperation Initiative

  2. IORA Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative

  3. IORA Regional Science and Technology Center

  4. IORA Science, Technology, and Innovation Cooperation Framework
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Explanation

The IORA Science and Technology Cooperation Initiative focuses on promoting cooperation in science, technology, and innovation among member states.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a partnership between the government and private sector for GDI in India?

  1. The collaboration between the Survey of India (SoI) and Google Earth Engine for geospatial data analysis

  2. The partnership between the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) and ISRO for satellite data acquisition

  3. The collaboration between the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the World Bank for capacity building in GDI

  4. The partnership between the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for urban planning and development
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Explanation

The collaboration between the Survey of India (SoI) and Google Earth Engine is an example of a partnership between the government and private sector for GDI in India. This collaboration enables the SoI to access and analyze geospatial data using Google Earth Engine's cloud-based platform.

Multiple choice

What are some of the initiatives that have been taken to address the issue of caste in table tennis in India?

  1. Reservation of seats for lower-caste players in tournaments

  2. Awareness campaigns to educate people about the issue

  3. Government funding for lower-caste players

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Various initiatives have been taken to address the issue of caste in table tennis in India, including reservation of seats, awareness campaigns, and government funding.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a beneficiary of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?

  1. Children in primary classes

  2. Children in upper primary classes

  3. Children in secondary classes

  4. Children in higher secondary classes
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme provides free lunches to children in primary and upper primary classes only.