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 Indian government's program for promoting research and development in offshore wind energy?

  1. National Offshore Wind Energy Mission

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. National Solar Mission

  4. National Hydrogen Mission
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Offshore Wind Energy Mission is the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in offshore wind energy. It aims to achieve 5 GW of offshore wind power capacity by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in hydrogen energy?

  1. National Hydrogen Mission

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. National Wind Mission

  4. National Biomass Mission
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Hydrogen Mission is the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in hydrogen energy. It aims to achieve 5 GW of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in geothermal energy?

  1. National Geothermal Energy Mission

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. National Wind Mission

  4. National Biomass Mission
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Geothermal Energy Mission is the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in geothermal energy. It aims to achieve 10 GW of geothermal power capacity by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in ocean energy?

  1. National Ocean Energy Mission

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. National Wind Mission

  4. National Biomass Mission
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Explanation

The National Ocean Energy Mission is the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in ocean energy. It aims to achieve 1 GW of ocean energy capacity by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in bioenergy?

  1. National Bioenergy Mission

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. National Wind Mission

  4. National Biomass Mission
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Explanation

The National Bioenergy Mission is the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in bioenergy. It aims to achieve 10 GW of bioenergy capacity by 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in solar energy?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. National Biomass Mission

  4. National Hydrogen Mission
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Solar Mission is the Indian government's program for promoting research and development in solar energy. It aims to achieve 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a government initiative aimed at promoting tourism in India?

  1. Incredible India campaign

  2. e-Tourist Visa scheme

  3. Swadesh Darshan scheme

  4. Make in India campaign
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Incredible India campaign, e-Tourist Visa scheme, and Swadesh Darshan scheme are all government initiatives aimed at promoting tourism in India, while Make in India campaign is not.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of the government in promoting tourism in India?

  1. Developing tourism infrastructure

  2. Promoting India as a tourist destination

  3. Regulating the tourism industry

  4. Providing financial assistance to tourists
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Developing tourism infrastructure, promoting India as a tourist destination, and regulating the tourism industry are all major responsibilities of the government in promoting tourism in India, while providing financial assistance to tourists is not.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative in India aims to promote logistics and transportation efficiency?

  1. Make in India

  2. Digital India

  3. Skill India

  4. National Logistics Policy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Logistics Policy is a government initiative in India that aims to improve logistics and transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a government initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency in India?

  1. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme

  2. Energy Conservation Act, 2001

  3. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)

  4. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

  5. None of the above
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E Correct answer
Explanation

All of the options listed are government initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency in India.

Multiple choice

How has the government of India encouraged the adoption of renewable energy technologies?

  1. Providing subsidies for renewable energy projects

  2. Setting renewable energy targets

  3. Implementing net metering policies

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The government of India has encouraged the adoption of renewable energy technologies through a combination of subsidies, targets, and policies.

Multiple choice

How has the government of India promoted energy conservation in the country?

  1. Implementing energy efficiency standards for appliances and buildings

  2. Providing incentives for energy-efficient technologies

  3. Raising awareness about energy conservation

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The government of India has promoted energy conservation through a combination of standards, incentives, and awareness campaigns.

Multiple choice

What are the future prospects for adventure and outdoor tourism in India?

  1. Bright

  2. Promising

  3. Excellent

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are the future prospects for adventure and outdoor tourism in India.

Multiple choice

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

  1. The Grameen Bank in Bangladesh

  2. The Self-Help Group movement in India

  3. The Farmer Field School approach in Africa

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Grameen Bank, Self-Help Group movement, and Farmer Field School approach are all examples of successful rural development initiatives that have empowered communities and improved livelihoods.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to address healthcare disparities among different religious groups in India?

  1. National Health Mission

  2. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

  4. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a government-sponsored health insurance scheme that aims to provide financial protection to poor and vulnerable families, including those from marginalized religious communities, against the cost of medical treatment.