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 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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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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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 New Deal program provided financial assistance to farmers and helped to stabilize agricultural prices?

  1. Agricultural Adjustment Act

  2. Farm Credit Administration

  3. Commodity Credit Corporation

  4. Soil Conservation Service
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The Agricultural Adjustment Act was a New Deal program that provided financial assistance to farmers and helped to stabilize agricultural prices.

Multiple choice

Which New Deal program provided financial assistance to states and localities for public works projects?

  1. Public Works Administration

  2. Works Progress Administration

  3. Civilian Conservation Corps

  4. National Recovery Administration
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The Public Works Administration was a New Deal program that provided financial assistance to states and localities for public works projects.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the proposed National Research Foundation (NRF) in promoting research and innovation in India?

  1. To provide funding for research projects

  2. To facilitate collaboration between researchers

  3. To promote interdisciplinary research

  4. All of the above
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) proposed under NEP 2020 aims to provide funding for research projects, facilitate collaboration between researchers, and promote interdisciplinary research.

Multiple choice

What are some of the successful examples of regional cooperation in India?

  1. The North Eastern Council

  2. The Southern Zonal Council

  3. The Eastern Zonal Council

  4. All of the above
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The North Eastern Council, the Southern Zonal Council, and the Eastern Zonal Council are successful examples of regional cooperation in India.

Multiple choice

What are some of the key areas for future cooperation in India?

  1. Energy and natural resources

  2. Transportation and infrastructure

  3. Agriculture and food security

  4. All of the above
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Key areas for future cooperation in India include energy and natural resources, transportation and infrastructure, agriculture and food security.