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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 Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) program?

  1. A program to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 14 and 18

  2. A program to provide free textbooks and uniforms to all children between the ages of 14 and 18

  3. A program to provide mid-day meals to all children between the ages of 14 and 18

  4. A program to provide scholarships to all children between the ages of 14 and 18
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The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) program is a program to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 14 and 18.

Multiple choice

What is the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?

  1. A program to provide free meals to all children in government and government-aided schools

  2. A program to provide free meals to all children in private schools

  3. A program to provide free meals to all children in rural areas

  4. A program to provide free meals to all children in urban areas
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The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a program to provide free meals to all children in government and government-aided schools.

Multiple choice

How can the government and other stakeholders support the economic empowerment of Indian techno artists?

  1. By providing grants and funding opportunities

  2. By creating platforms for live performances and music festivals

  3. By promoting Indian techno music on a global scale

  4. All of the above
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The government and other stakeholders can support the economic empowerment of Indian techno artists by providing grants, creating platforms for live performances, and promoting Indian techno music globally.

Multiple choice

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) is a collaborative effort of which organization?

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. All of the above
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NSDI is a joint initiative of MoES, DST, and ISRO.

Multiple choice

The Indian government has adopted various strategies to address political separatism, including political negotiations, economic development initiatives, and cultural outreach programs. Which of the following is NOT one of these strategies?

  1. Military force

  2. Political negotiations

  3. Economic development initiatives

  4. Cultural outreach programs
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Military force is not a strategy adopted by the Indian government to address political separatism, but rather a response to it.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote energy efficiency in India?

  1. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT)

  2. Energy Conservation Act (ECA)

  3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

  4. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)
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The Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme, Energy Conservation Act (ECA), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), and National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) are all government initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government policy aimed at promoting balanced regional development and reducing the pressure on large cities?

  1. National Urban Policy

  2. Smart Cities Mission

  3. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

  4. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)
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The National Urban Policy aims to promote balanced regional development and reduce the pressure on large cities by encouraging the development of smaller towns and cities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for the development of basic infrastructure and services?

  1. National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM)

  2. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  4. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
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The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for the development of basic infrastructure and services.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to urban poor?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)

  3. National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM)

  4. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
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Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a government initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to urban poor.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)?

  1. Construction of new houses

  2. Upgradation of existing houses

  3. Provision of basic amenities

  4. Relocation of slum dwellers
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The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) does not include the relocation of slum dwellers as a component.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the government to construct how many houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by 2022?

  1. 1 crore

  2. 2 crore

  3. 3 crore

  4. 4 crore
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Explanation

The government aims to construct 2 crore houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for the development of urban infrastructure and services?

  1. National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM)

  2. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  4. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
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Explanation

The National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for the development of urban infrastructure and services.

Multiple choice

What are the policies and programs aimed at addressing gender-related issues in migration?

  1. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

  2. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

  3. The National Policy for Women, 2016

  4. All of the above
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There are a number of policies and programs aimed at addressing gender-related issues in migration. These include the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and the National Policy for Women, 2016.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a government program that aims to improve housing affordability?

  1. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

  2. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

  3. Community Development Block Grant

  4. All of the above
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The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and Community Development Block Grant are all examples of government programs that aim to improve housing affordability.

Multiple choice

What are some successful initiatives or programs aimed at empowering women through transportation and logistics in India?

  1. The Nirbhaya Fund, which provides funding for initiatives to improve women's safety in public transportation.

  2. The Ujjwala Yojana, which provides free cooking gas connections to women below the poverty line.

  3. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, which aims to connect rural villages with all-weather roads.

  4. All of the above.
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The Nirbhaya Fund is a successful initiative aimed at empowering women through transportation and logistics in India by providing funding for initiatives to improve women's safety in public transportation.