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

Which scholarship scheme is specifically designed for students from economically weaker sections pursuing vocational courses?

  1. National Scholarship Scheme for Students from Economically Weaker Sections (NSS-EWS)

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities (PMS-Minorities)

  3. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (CSS-SC/ST)

  4. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Vocational Courses (MCM-Vocational)
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Explanation

The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Vocational Courses (MCM-Vocational) is a scholarship scheme specifically designed for students from economically weaker sections pursuing vocational courses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the NRAI to promote shooting sports among youth?

  1. Junior Shooting Program

  2. School Shooting Program

  3. Grassroots Shooting Program

  4. Youth Shooting Program
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Explanation

The NRAI launched the Youth Shooting Program to promote shooting sports among youth and identify potential talent.

Multiple choice

How has CIT contributed to the improvement of road conditions and maintenance in India?

  1. Implementation of intelligent transportation systems

  2. Use of advanced sensors and data analytics

  3. Promotion of public-private partnerships

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

CIT has played a significant role in improving road conditions and maintenance in India by enabling the implementation of intelligent transportation systems, utilizing advanced sensors and data analytics, and promoting public-private partnerships.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of food subsidy provided by the Indian government?

  1. Public Distribution System (PDS)

  2. Minimum Support Price (MSP)

  3. Food for Work Program

  4. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a price support mechanism provided to farmers, not a food subsidy directly provided to consumers.

Multiple choice

What is the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?

  1. A network of government-run shops that sell subsidized food grains to the poor.

  2. A program that provides free food grains to the poor.

  3. A system of food rationing that allocates food grains to different states and regions.

  4. A program that provides food grains to farmers at subsidized rates.
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Explanation

The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a network of government-run shops that sell subsidized food grains to the poor and vulnerable sections of the population.

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent reforms in food subsidies and price controls in India?

  1. Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).

  2. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

  3. Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) devices.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

Recent reforms in food subsidies and price controls in India include the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), and Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) devices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common opportunity for Indian electronic music artists trying to create a sustainable future for the genre in India?

  1. Working together to create a more supportive community

  2. Lobbying the government for more support

  3. Investing in infrastructure and education

  4. Collaborating with artists from other genres
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Explanation

While working together to create a more supportive community, lobbying the government for more support, and investing in infrastructure and education are all common opportunities for Indian electronic music artists trying to create a sustainable future for the genre in India, collaborating with artists from other genres is not as common.

Multiple choice

Which Indian government ministry is responsible for promoting environmental films?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  2. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

  3. Ministry of Culture

  4. Ministry of Tourism
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Explanation

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for promoting environmental films in India through various initiatives and schemes.

Multiple choice

What kind of financial assistance is provided under the Green Film Scheme?

  1. Grants

  2. Loans

  3. Tax incentives

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Under the Green Film Scheme, filmmakers can receive grants, loans, and tax incentives to support the production of environmental films.

Multiple choice

What are the eligibility criteria for applying for the KSFDC Green Film Scheme?

  1. The film must be produced in Kerala

  2. The film must be in Malayalam or English

  3. The film must have a minimum duration of 30 minutes

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

To be eligible for the KSFDC Green Film Scheme, the film must be produced in Kerala, be in Malayalam or English, and have a minimum duration of 30 minutes.

Multiple choice

What kind of financial assistance is provided under the KSFDC Green Film Scheme?

  1. Grants

  2. Loans

  3. Tax incentives

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Under the KSFDC Green Film Scheme, filmmakers can receive grants to support the production of environmental films.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the index developed by Dr. Ashima Goyal to measure the financial inclusion of households in India?

  1. Goyal Financial Inclusion Index

  2. Goyal-Desai Financial Inclusion Index

  3. Goyal-Chakravarty Financial Inclusion Index

  4. Goyal-Rangarajan Financial Inclusion Index
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Explanation

Dr. Ashima Goyal, a Professor at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, developed the Goyal Financial Inclusion Index to measure the financial inclusion of households in India. The index considers various dimensions of financial inclusion, such as access to banking services, credit availability, and insurance coverage.

Multiple choice

What is the proposed structure for research funding under NEP 2020?

  1. A single, centralized agency

  2. Multiple funding agencies with specific mandates

  3. A combination of centralized and decentralized funding

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

NEP 2020 proposes a combination of centralized and decentralized funding for research, with a focus on promoting autonomy and accountability.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the National Research Foundation (NRF) proposed under NEP 2020?

  1. To promote research and innovation across disciplines

  2. To provide funding for research projects

  3. To facilitate collaboration between researchers and industry

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The National Research Foundation (NRF) proposed under NEP 2020 aims to promote research and innovation across disciplines, provide funding for research projects, and facilitate collaboration between researchers and industry.

Multiple choice

How does NEP 2020 aim to address the issue of brain drain in India?

  1. By providing attractive career opportunities for researchers in India

  2. By promoting international collaboration in research

  3. By creating a conducive environment for research and innovation

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

NEP 2020 aims to address the issue of brain drain in India by providing attractive career opportunities for researchers in India, promoting international collaboration in research, and creating a conducive environment for research and innovation.