IMPORTANT MCQ
GOVT. SCHEMES (INDIA AND UT)-2
1. Which state government has recently launched
the ‘Mukhya mantra Krishak Durghatna Kalyan
Yojana’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes: The state government of Uttar Pradesh
Government has recently launched Mukhya mantra
Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana. Under the scheme
financial assistance of Rs. 5 Lakh will be provided to the
family of farmers on their death or occurrence of
physical disability while working. The farmers in the
age group of 18 to 70 are covered under the scheme.
The assistance program will also cover the people who
work in the fields of other owners and receive the crops
after harvesting. The state has also decided to
implement Mukhya mantra Paryatan Samvardhan
Yojana to boost tourism in state.
2. The First anniversary of the launch of which
welfare scheme was observed on February 24?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana
(PM-KMY)
[B] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-
KISAN)
[C] Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-
SYM)
[D] Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan
Yojana
Correct Answer: B [Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman
Nidhi (PM-KISAN)]
Notes: The First anniversary of the launch of Pradhan
Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was
recently observed on February 24, 2020. PM-KISAN is a
Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from
Government of India. Under the Scheme an annual
income support of Rs.6000 is provided to all farmer
families across the country in three equal instalments
of Rs.2000.
3. What is the name of the mobile application
launched by the Government of India, to enable
people assess the risk of coronavirus infection?
[A] Bharat Corona
[B] India Fights
[C] AarogyaSetu
[D] Covid India
Correct Answer: C [AarogyaSetu]
Notes: The Government of India has recently launched
a mobile application named ‘AarogyaSetu’, to enable
people assess the risk of coronavirus infection. The app
is built in a public-private partnership mode and has
been launched on both the Google Play Store and the
Apple Store. The app assesses the risk of a person
based on their interactions, by using Bluetooth
technology and Artificial intelligence. The app will
detect other devices with the same app installed near-
by.
4. GARUD (Government Authorisation for Relief
Using Drones) portal, which was seen in news
recently, was launched by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[D] Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Civil Aviation]
Notes: The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation along with
Directorate General of Civil Aviation has launched a
portal named GARUD (Government Authorisation for
Relief Using Drones). The portal has been launched
with an aim of providing fast-track exemptions to
government agencies for drone operations associated
with Covid-19 response. However, the Ministry also
warned about penal action and cancellation of
exemption if the provisions are violated.
5. What is the name of the technology-based
platform launched by the Indian Prime Minister,
for MSMEs?
[A] CHAMPIONS
[B] JEEVAN
[C] NIRBHAR
[D] UDYOG
Correct Answer: A [CHAMPIONS]
Notes: Prime Minister NarendraModi has recently
launched a technology-based platform named as
CHAMPIONS, for MSME sector. ‘CHAMPIONS’ stands
for Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern
Processes for Increasing the Output and National
Strength. The platform aims to provide a
comprehensive solution including Grievance redressal,
Financial access, Permissions among others will be
addressed in the platform. It also provides latest
communication tools and is enabled by Artificial
Intelligence.
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6. Which Union Ministry has recently fixed the limit
of local content in public procurement of 55
products?
[A] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of MSMEs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilisers]
Notes: The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
recently fixed the minimum percentage of local
content in public procurement of 55 chemical and
pesticide products. This step is a part of the
government’s effort to boost domestic manufacturing
and the Make-in-India programme. As per the new
norm, the minimum local content has been fixed at 60
per cent for 2020-21, 70 per cent for 2021-23 and 80
per cent during 2023-25. Department of Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) had revised the
Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India)
Order, 2017 for implementing this norm.
7. Which Indian state/UT provides an incentive of Rs
2000 per migrant after successful completion of
quarantine period?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes: The Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik
had earlier announced that the state would provide an
incentive of Rs 2000 per migrant after successful
completion of quarantine period.
Recently, the proposed incentives have been paid to
1,10,080 people, as per the Health and Family Welfare
Department of the state. For this incentive disbursal,
₹19.03 crore have been spent from the Chief Minister
Relief Fund.
8. Which is the first Indian state to provide LPG
connections to all its households?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes: Himachal Pradesh has recently become the first
state in the country to provide LPG connections to all
its households. The state has been implementing
‘Himachal GrihiniN Suvidha Yojana’ scheme for
implementing this objective. Under the scheme,
around 2.76 lakh families in the state have benefitted
by receiving LPG connections. The state also
implemented Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana to
provide free LPG connection to BPL families.
9. Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana,
rice/wheat is provided to beneficiaries covered
under which act?
[A] National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
[B] National Food Security Act
[C] Essential Commodities Act
[D] Protection of Civil Rights Act
Correct Answer: B [National Food Security Act]
Notes: In March 2020, the Union Government has
announced ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
(PMGKY).Under the scheme, additional 5 kg rice/wheat
per person per month, are being provided to
beneficiaries covered under National Food Security
Act, 2013, free of cost from April to June. Recently, the
Union Cabinet has approved to further extend the
scheme till November 2020.
10. The PM SVANidhi scheme that has crossed a loan
sanction mark of 1 lakh, has been launched by
which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs]
Notes: Under the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atma
Nirbhar Nidhi (SVANidhi) Scheme which was launched
by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, the number of
loans sanctioned by Financial Institutions has crossed 1
lakh mark. The scheme facilitates sanction of collateral
free working capital loans up to Rs.10,000 of 1-year
term to street vendors. The scheme has been launched
as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Financial
Assistance Package for COVID 19.
11. Who are the beneficiaries of the state agency
‘APCOS’, launched by the government of Andhra
Pradesh?
[A] MSMEs
[B] Outsourcing staff
[C] Farmers and Fishermen
[D] School Students
Correct Answer: B [Outsourcing staff]
Notes: The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan
Mohan Reddy has formally launched Andhra Pradesh
Corporation for Outsourced Services (APCOS).
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The Chief Minister handed over the 47,000
appointment letters to the outsourcing staff selected
through the APCOS. The newly formed body ensures to
maintain transparency in recruitments and payments
of workers in outsourced services. The government will
also follow reservation in recruitments.
12. Which Indian state/UT has approved the drafting
of ordinance to provide 75% reservation in private
sector jobs?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Haryana
[D] Odisha
Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes: The Haryana cabinet has approved the drafting
of an ordinance to provide 75% reservation in private
sector jobs. As per the draft of the Haryana State
Employment of Local Candidates Ordinance, 2020, 75%
of the new employment would be provided to eligible
candidates of state domicile. Another condition
mentioned is the jobs would be of those having less
than Rs 50,000 per month.
13. Which organisation has collaborated with IIT Delhi
under the ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?
[A] TRIFED
[B] NAFED
[C] UPSC
[D] AICTE
Correct Answer: A [TRIFED]
Notes: The Tribal Cooperative Marketing
Development Federation of India (TRIFED) has entered
into a partnership with IIT Delhi under the ‘Unnat
Bharat Abhiyan’ (UBA) programme. The scheme aims
to connect higher education institutions with villages
for economic and social betterment of rural areas. A
MoU was signed between TRIFED, IIT Delhi and Vijnana
Bharati for the implementation. Under ‘Van Dhan’
programme, tribal entrepreneurs will be provided
guidance from academic and research institutions.
14. Who are the beneficiaries of ‘Kumhar Sashakti
karan Yojana’, that was seen in news recently?
[A] Fishermen
[B] Potters
[C] Street Vendors
[D] Teachers
Correct Answer: B [Potters]
Notes: ‘KumharSashaktikaranYojana’ is a scheme of
the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for
empowering the potters community. Under the
scheme, Training for advanced pottery products and
Market linkages are provided through KVIC exhibitions.
Recently, the Union Home Minister distributed 100
Electric Potter Wheels to trained artisans in Gandhi
nagar.
15. Which Union Ministry is to launch the
‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah’(Self-reliant India
week)?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Defence]
Notes: Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh launched
the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah’ (Self-reliant India
week). The campaign aims to promote the domestic
production of Defence equipment in India. Earlier, the
Ministry announced that import of over 100 weapons
and military platforms will be restricted in a phased
manner till 2024
16. Which Union Ministry launched ‘National GIS-
enabled land bank system’?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Commerce and
Industry]
Notes: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush
Goyal has launched the prototype of the ‘National GIS-
enabled land bank system’. It enables the investors to
get real-time information about the availability of
industrial land and resources. The project is initially
launched for six states and will expanded to all
states/UTs by December 2020.
17. Which Government scheme has neared 20 lakh
subscriptions in the current financial year?
[A] Atal Pension Yojana
[B] PM Jan Dhan Yojana
[C] PM Jan Arogya Yojana
[D] PM Fasal Bima Yojana
Correct Answer: A [Atal Pension Yojana]
Notes: The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has reached close
to 20 Lakh (2 million) subscribers during the current
financial year from April 2020.
The total subscriber base under the APY scheme has
reached 21 million. The APY scheme was launched in
2015, with an aim to create a universal social security
system for all, especially the poor and under-
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privileged. The scheme is administered by PFRDA
through the National Pension System (NPS).
18. What is the name of the start-up challenge
launched by the Union Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology?
[A] Chunauti
[B] Swagath
[C] Sanrakshan
[D] Chunaav
Correct Answer: A [Chunauti]
Notes: The Union Minister of Electronics and
Information Technology (IT) Ravi Shankar Prasad,
launched a challenge named “CHUNAUTI” (Challenge
Hunt Under NGIS for Advanced Uninhibited
Technology Intervention). The challenge encourages
start-ups to develop solutions to address the problems
being faced by the nation during the COVID 19
pandemic. The challenge has been launched under
Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS).
19. Which Government Department has launched a
new scheme called Five Star Villages?
[A] Department of Post
[B] Department of Science and Technology
[C] Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and
Farmers Welfare
[D] Department of Financial Services
Correct Answer: A [Department of Post]
Notes: The Department of Post has launched a new
scheme called Five Star Villages, to expand Universal
coverage of Postal schemes in rural areas of the
country. The scheme aims to create public awareness
on Postal Products and services across all interior
villages. The products covered include Sukanya
Samridhi Accounts, PPF Accounts, PM Suraksha
BimaYojana Account, PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
Account and other SB and RD accounts being offered.
20. Which Union Ministry has announced guidelines
for schemes that include ‘Pottery Activity’ and
‘Beekeeping Activity’?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of MSME]
Notes: Ministry of Micro Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSME) has recently released guidelines
for schemes that include ‘Pottery Activity’ and
‘Beekeeping Activity’. The Ministry had earlier
announced expanding the support to Artisans engaged
in making Agarbatti. Additional amount of Rs. 50.00
crore each has been provisioned for setting up of
clusters in Pottery making and developing Beekeeping
honey clusters under the SFURTI scheme of the
Ministry.
21. Sagarmala Development Company, which was
seen in the news recently, will function under
Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[B] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
[C] Ministry of Communication
[D] Ministry of Defence
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
Waterways]
Notes: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is set
to commence Seaplane services on select routes. It is
called the Sagarmala Seaplane Services (SSPS). It is to
be implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle
(SPV) named the Sagarmala Development Company
Ltd (SDCL), which will function under the
administrative control of the Shipping Ministry. The
SPV will also include airline operators.
22. The Central Government has approved the
construction of over 1.68 lakh houses under which
scheme?
[A] Pradhan MantriAwasYojana- Urban
[B] Pradhan MantriAwasYojana- Gramin
[C] Smart Cities Scheme
[D] DeendayalAntyodayaYojana National Urban
Livelihoods Mission.
Correct Answer: A [Pradhan MantriAwasYojana-
Urban]
Notes: The Indian Government has approved the
construction of over 1.68 lakh houses in urban areas
under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban. As per
the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, the total
number of houses sanctioned so far stands at 1.1 crore.
Under PMAY-U, 41 lakh houses have been completed
so far and over 70 lakh houses are under construction.
23. Which Union Ministry announced the ‘Nurturing
Neighbourhoods Challenge Cohort’?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development
[D] Ministry of Finance
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs]
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Notes: The Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs, recently announced twenty-five
shortlisted cities for the ‘Nurturing Neighbourhoods
Challenge’ cohort. This challenge is a three-year
initiative aimed to support early childhood-friendly
neighbourhoods under the Smart Cities Mission of the
Central Government. Over 300 pilot projects were
proposed in the challenge that would improve quality
of life for over 12 lakh children.
24. What does ‘T’ stand for in the SFURTI scheme,
which was making news recently?
[A] Transmission
[B] Traditional
[C] Transformation
[D] Tournament
Correct Answer: B [Traditional]
Notes: Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional
Industries (SFURTI) was launched to organize
traditional industries and artisans into clusters, which
will make them competitive and increase their income.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Nitin
Gadkari has recently inaugurated 50 artisan-based
SFURTI clusters across 18 States. The Union MSME
Ministry has funded Rs 85 crore for development of
these SFURTI clusters.
25. Which Union Ministry is set to launch Poshan
Abhiyan for the Elderly?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Health and Family welfare
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment]
Notes: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
announced that it aims to launch a Poshan Abhiyan for
the Elderly. The Gram Panchayats and Urban
Municipalities are the implementing agencies of the
Scheme. It will provide nutrition support to the elders,
who are not staying in the Old Age Homes and are
victims of severe malnutrition.
26. What is the name of Social Justice Ministry’s
scheme to provide emotional support to elderly
citizens of the country?
[A] ELDERLINE
[B] OLDAGE
[C] HELPAGE
[D] HELPING HANDS
Correct Answer: A [ELDERLINE]
Notes: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment (MoSJE) has been implementing the
scheme named ELDERLINE, which aims to provide
emotional support to the elderly citizens of the
country, amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. Recently, the
toll-free facility – 14567 has been made operational in
all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
27. As per the new system in PMGKP, the Insurance
companies will approve and settle the claims
based on the certificate of …………..
[A] Home Ministry
[B] District Collector
[C] Registrar General
[D] District Court
Correct Answer: B [District Collector]
Notes: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP)
Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-
19’ was launched to provide personal accident cover of
Rs. 50 lakh to all healthcare providers. Recently, a new
system for approval of claims has been introduced. The
District Collector will certify that the claim is in
accordance with SoP of the Scheme and on the basis of
this certificate, Insurance Company will approve and
settle the claims within a period of 48 hours.
28. SAGE (Senior-care Aging Growth Engine) is the
initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Law and Justice
[D] Ministry of Minority Affairs
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment]
Notes: Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment,
Thaawar chand Gehlot virtually launched the SAGE
(Senior-care Aging Growth Engine) initiative. He also
launched the SAGE portal, which can be accessed by
the elderly persons for elderly care products and
services by select start-ups. The start-ups will be
selected on the basis of innovative products and
services.
29. E-100 pilot project, which was launched recently,
is associated with?
[A] Electric Vehicle
[B] Ethanol Production
[C] Environment awareness
[D] Electric Train
Correct Answer: B [Ethanol Production]
Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the E-
100 pilot project in Pune to mark the World
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Environment Day. This project aims to set up a network
for production and distribution of ethanol across the
country. The Prime Minister released the ‘Report of the
Expert Committee on Road Map for ethanol blending
in India 2020-2025’. He also said India is resolved to
meet target of 20 % ethanol blending by 2025.
30. Earth System Science Data Portal (ESSDP) has
been developed and launched by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[B] Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate
Change
[C] Ministry of Mines
[D] Ministry of Earth Sciences
Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Earth Sciences]
Notes: The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has
launched an integrated portal named Earth System
Science Data Portal. This portal would make available
various earth related data for the public. The portal
was launched as a part of the 15th Foundation Day
celebration of the ministry on 27th July 2021 and has
been developed in tune with the Digital India initiative
of the Government of India.
31. “Vishwa karma Vatikas” are proposed to set up at
Hunar Haats (talent fairs) in which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Telangana
[C] Mizoram
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes: The Government of India has proposed to set up
VishwakarmaVatikas at HunarHaats (talent fairs) in the
state of Uttar Pradesh, which aims to showcase
traditional skills and craftsmanship. of artisans. India’s
traditional exquisite and hand made products would be
exhibited in these fairs to promote and preserve
traditional skills.
32. Which Indian state has launched “Chief Minister’s
Health for All” scheme?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Manipur
[C] Assam
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh recently
launched the “Chief Minister’s Health for All”. Under
the scheme, Door-to-door health screening will be
conducted across the State and Jan Aushadhi
medicines will be provided to patients free of cost for
primary health care. The Chief Minister Gi Hakchel Gi
Tengbal (CM Health Care Scheme) and Ayushman
Bharat health cards will be issued to the patients
having severe and chronic illness. During the
campaign, screening will be done using a hand-held
device known as ASHA Plus for 10 non-communicable
diseases.
33. Which Indian state launched ‘MeraGhar Mere
Naam’ scheme?
[A] Punjab
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Punjab]
Notes: ‘MeraGhar Mere Naam’ scheme, which was
launched by the Punjab Government for providing
proprietary rights to people living in villages. Punjab
chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi extended the
‘MeraGhar Mere Naam’ scheme those living within
‘lallakir’ in cities also. ‘Lallakir’ refers to land that is part
of the village habitation and is used for non-agriculture
purposes only.
34. Which Union Ministry launched the Mahatma
Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF)?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship]
Notes: The Union Minister for Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched
phase II of the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship
(MGNF). It is a two-year-long fellowship that aims to
create opportunities for youth to contribute to
enhance skill development at the grassroots. MGNF
Phase-I was launched with IIM Bangalore as the
academic partner while for this phase 8 more IIMs have
been onboarded.
35. As per the recent amendments made in Minerals
Concession Rules, 2021, what percent of mineral
produced from captive mines can be sold?
[A] 25
[B] 50
[C] 75
[D] 100
Correct Answer: B [50]
Notes: The Mines ministry has notified the Minerals
(Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy
Mineral) Concession (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021
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Under the new mechanism, 50 per cent of mineral
produced from the captive mines can be sold. It also
facilitates transfer of mines without any charges and
partial surrender of a lease. Minimum area for grant of
mining lease has been revised from 5 ha. (hectares) to
4 ha.
36. Duare Ration is a scheme launched by which
state?
[A] Haryana
[B] West Bengal
[C] Bihar
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes: The state government of West Bengal headed
by Smt. Mamata Banerjee has launched a scheme
named ‘Duare Ration’ for supply of rations at door
steps. The scheme is intended to benefit around 10
crore people of the state. As a part of the scheme, the
Government would provide a subsidy of Rs.1 lakh to
each ration dealer of the state to purchase a delivery
vehicle.
37. ‘Bharat Gaurav’ scheme, which was seen in the
news recently, is launched by which Union
Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of Railways
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Education
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Railways]
Notes: Indian Railways launched Bharat Gaurav trains
that will be operated by private players and run on
theme-based circuits. According to the Bharat Gaurav
policy, any operator or service provider, or virtually
anyone, can lease train s from Indian Railways to run
on a theme-based circuit as a special tourism package.
The operator has the freedom to decide the route, the
halts, the services provided, and, most importantly, the
tariff.
38. ‘Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Scheme’ is a
scheme implemented by which state/UT?
[A] Bihar
[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes: ‘Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Scheme’ is
implemented by the state of Uttar Pradesh. The
scheme provides conditional cash transfer of a sum of
Rs 15000, to a girl child at different stages of her life.
The sum of ₹ 15,000 per beneficiary are provided at
various stages including at birth, on completing one
year complete vaccination, on admission in class-I,
class-VI and class-IX, on admission in any degree/
diploma course after passing class X or XII.
39. Under ‘India Semiconductor Mission’, financial
support is provided for how many years?
[A] Three
[B] Five
[C] Six
[D] Ten
Correct Answer: C [Six]
Notes: Union Electronics and Information Technology
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the India
Semiconductor Mission (ISM). ISM is an independent
business division within the Digital India Corporation. It
aims to build a robust semiconductor and display
ecosystem in India. A financial support of up to 50 per
cent of the project cost is approved for setting up
variants of semiconductor fab in India. A financial
support for six years is given from the date of approval.
40. Which Technology company is the service
provider for Passport Seva Programme 2.0?
[A] Tech Mahindra
[B] TCS
[C] IBM
[D] Infosys
Correct Answer: B [TCS]
Notes: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has
selected Tata Consultancy Services for the second
phase of the Passport Seva Programme. TCS had
successfully implemented its first phase, which was
introduced in 2008. The programme aimed to improve
delivery of passport-related services, digitise
processes, fast-track the timelines, and improve
transparency
41. Which Ministry announced helpline numbers to
help supply chains for e-commerce entities?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Commerce and
Industry]
Notes: The Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Commerce Ministry
announced helpline numbers to help supply chains for
e-commerce entities. The hiplines will aid the
manufacturing, transportation, distribution, wholesale
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or e-commerce companies for difficulties in
transportation and distribution of goods or
mobilisation of resources.
42. Which Technology company is the service
provider for Passport Seva Programme 2.0?
[A] Tech Mahindra
[B] TCS
[C] IBM
[D] Infosys
Correct Answer: B [TCS]
Notes: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has
selected Tata Consultancy Services for the second
phase of the Passport Seva Programme. TCS had
successfully implemented its first phase, which was
introduced in 2008. The programme aimed to improve
delivery of passport-related services, digitise
processes, fast-track the timelines, and improve
transparency.
43. Which Union Ministry launched ‘MyCGHS’ Mobile
Application?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Health
[C] Ministry of Tourism
[D] Ministry of Culture
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Health]
Notes: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
launched the revamped ‘Central Government Health
Scheme’ CGHS website and “My CGHS” mobile
application. The website shall benefit over 40 lakh
beneficiaries with real-time information. The site has
been made Bilingual with Hindi and English. There is a
direct link to the e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation facility
through the website. User friendly features for visually
impaired persons were also added.
44. Under the ‘Garbage Free Cities’, MoHUA has
approved a proposal of Rs 235 crore to which
state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes: The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs, under the ‘Garbage Free Cities’ vision has
approved “legacy dump site remediation” proposal
amounting Rs 235 crore to the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The Government of India’s share in this would be
Rs.77.66 crore. This is considered to be the Ministry’s
largest one-time approval of funds for legacy dumpsite
remediation.
45. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Electronic Bill
(e-Bill) processing system’?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of MSME
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Finance]
Notes: Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman
launched the Electronic Bill (e-Bill) processing system,
announced in Union Budget 2022-23, on the occasion
of 46th Civil Accounts Day. The move is a part of ‘Ease
of Doing Business (EoDB) and Digital India eco-system’
Currently, the suppliers of various goods and services
to the Government have to submit physical, ink signed
copies of their bills to the respective
Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of
India.
46. A new Project to enhance climate resilience of
coastal communities, has been initiated across
which states?
[A] Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha
[B] Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Odisha
[C] Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala
[D] Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and
Odisha]
Notes: The Centre has initiated a project across the
states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha to
enhance climate resilience of coastal communities. The
project has been undertaken at a total cost of USD
130.269 million (around Rs 1,000 crore) which includes
a grant of USD 43.419 million by Global Climate Fund
(GCF). It covers 24 ecosystems in these states, to
protect and restore natural ecosystems like mangroves
and seagrasses.
47. Which Ministry launched the ‘International UDAN’
scheme?
[A] Ministry of External Affairs
[B] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Tourism
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Civil Aviation]
Notes: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched
International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS) scheme
(International UDAN) to enhance air connectivity from
certain States of the country with selected
international destinations. The State Government of
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Assam, Manipur and Tripura have identified routes
connecting Guwahati, Imphal and Agartala with
selected international destinations.

48. “Mission Integrated Bio-refineries” is an initiative

of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Power

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Science and Technology]

Notes: Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr
Jitendra Singh launched the “Mission Integrated Bio-
refineries”, to accelerate innovation for renewable
fuels, and chemicals for a low-carbon future. It is a PPP
(Public Private Participation) model initiative for ‘Clean
Energy’. The scheme was soft launched by Dr. Jitendra
Singh in November 2021 at the COP26 side event at the
Mission Innovation Annual Gathering.

49. Which organisation approved USD 47 million

project to support India’s Karmayogi program?
[A] ADB
[B] AIIB
[C] World Bank
[D] IMF

Correct Answer: C [World Bank]

Notes: The World Bank has approved a USD 47 million
project to support the Government of India’s Mission
Karmayogi program. The project will develop
competency frameworks for Central Ministries,
Departments and Agencies, developing an online
training platform to deliver training content and
evaluate the effectiveness of training. Mission
Karmayogi is a national program to build civil service
capacity.

50. Which state is set to roll out the comprehensive

health insurance scheme, ‘MEDISEP’?
[A] Kerala
[B] Bihar
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: A [Kerala]

Notes: Kerala government is set to launch MEDISEP
scheme from July 1, 2022. It is a medical insurance
scheme for state government employees, pensioners
and their eligible family members. It will provide
cashless medical assistance with a comprehensive
coverage of up to Rs.3 lakhs per year.

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