Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

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 program launched by the Indian government to promote energy efficiency and conservation in the country?

  1. National Energy Efficiency Program

  2. Energy Conservation Act

  3. Perform, Achieve, and Trade Scheme

  4. Ujala Scheme
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Explanation

The Indian government launched the 'Perform, Achieve, and Trade Scheme' (PAT) to promote energy efficiency and conservation in the country. This scheme encourages industries to adopt energy-efficient technologies and practices and trade energy-saving certificates with other industries, creating a market for energy efficiency.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Indian diaspora in Canada to support sustainable water management projects in India?

  1. Water for India

  2. Clean Water for All

  3. Sustainable Water for India

  4. Water Security for India
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Explanation

The Indian diaspora in Canada launched the 'Water for India' initiative to support sustainable water management projects in India. This initiative aims to provide access to clean and safe drinking water, improve water conservation practices, and promote sustainable water use in rural and urban areas of India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the program launched by the Indian government to promote sustainable agriculture and organic farming practices in the country?

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

  2. Organic Farming Scheme

  3. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

  4. Soil Health Card Scheme
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government launched the 'Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana' (PKVY) to promote sustainable agriculture and organic farming practices in the country. This scheme provides financial assistance and technical support to farmers for adopting organic farming methods, improving soil health, and reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom to support waste management and recycling projects in India?

  1. Waste for India

  2. Clean India Initiative

  3. Sustainable Waste Management for India

  4. Recycling for India
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Explanation

The Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom launched the 'Waste for India' initiative to support waste management and recycling projects in India. This initiative aims to improve waste collection and disposal systems, promote recycling and composting, and reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.

Multiple choice

What are some of the government policies aimed at addressing agrarian unrest in India?

  1. Land reforms.

  2. Cooperative farming.

  3. Provision of credit and inputs to peasants.

  4. Minimum support prices for agricultural products.
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Explanation

The government of India has implemented a number of policies aimed at addressing agrarian unrest, including land reforms, cooperative farming, provision of credit and inputs to peasants, and minimum support prices for agricultural products.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program aimed at providing affordable digital devices to students?

  1. Digital India

  2. Smart India

  3. e-Basta

  4. Project Saksham
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The e-Basta program aims to provide affordable digital devices such as tablets and laptops to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide free and open educational resources (OER) to students and educators?

  1. National Repository of Open Educational Resources (NROER)

  2. Open Educational Resources (OER) Portal

  3. e-Pathshala

  4. Swayam Prabha
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Explanation

The NROER is a repository of OER that includes textbooks, videos, audio lectures, and other learning materials.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide free online courses to students?

  1. Swayam

  2. e-Pathshala

  3. NROER

  4. Project Saksham
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Explanation

Swayam is a platform that offers a wide range of online courses from various universities and institutions in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide digital literacy training to citizens?

  1. Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

  2. Project Saksham

  3. e-Basta

  4. Swayam Prabha
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Explanation

The Digital Saksharta Abhiyan aims to provide digital literacy training to citizens, particularly those in rural and underserved areas.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide free and open educational television (ETV) channels to students?

  1. Swayam Prabha

  2. e-Pathshala

  3. NROER

  4. Project Saksham
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Swayam Prabha is a platform that offers a wide range of educational TV channels covering various subjects and levels of education.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide free and open educational radio (OER) channels to students?

  1. Gyan Vani

  2. e-Pathshala

  3. NROER

  4. Project Saksham
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Explanation

Gyan Vani is a platform that offers a wide range of educational radio channels covering various subjects and levels of education.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide free and open educational radio (OER) channels to students?

  1. Gyan Vani

  2. e-Pathshala

  3. NROER

  4. Project Saksham
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gyan Vani is a platform that offers a wide range of educational radio channels covering various subjects and levels of education.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mobile app launched by the GST Council to facilitate GST-related services?

  1. GST Suvidha Provider.

  2. GST Seva Kendra.

  3. GST Info.

  4. GST Mobile App.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The GST Council launched the GST Mobile App to provide taxpayers with easy access to GST-related services. This app allows users to file GST returns, track the status of their refunds, and receive updates on GST-related matters.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote village tourism in India?

  1. Swadesh Darshan Scheme

  2. Incredible India Campaign

  3. Village Tourism Development Scheme

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

The Village Tourism Development Scheme is a government initiative specifically designed to promote village tourism in India.

Multiple choice

What is the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program?

  1. A program to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14

  2. A program to provide free textbooks and uniforms to all children between the ages of 6 and 14

  3. A program to provide mid-day meals to all children between the ages of 6 and 14

  4. A program to provide scholarships to all children between the ages of 6 and 14
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Explanation

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program is a program to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14.