1. Which Indian state/UT has launched the Indira Rasoi scheme?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Punjab
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Chattisgarh
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Explanation: Indira Rasoi scheme has been launched by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Under the scheme, poor and needy people will be provided with quality food at Rs 8 per plate in urban areas. The subsidy is estimated to have an expenditure of Rs 100 crore every year to the state. The scheme will be rolled out in 213 urban local bodies of the state and food will be served to 1.34 lakh people per day. ©navclasses
2. The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has initiated teleconsultation services using which platform?
[A] e-Sanjeevani
[B] Aarogya Raksha
[C] Aarogya Setu
[D] Corona Kavach
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Explanation: The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has initiated tele-consultation services using the e-Sanjeevani platform of the Health Ministry. The tele-medicine services will initially be available to beneficiaries in Delhi and NCR on all working days. As a pilot measure, services for four specialties namely Medicine, Orthopaedics, Eye and ENT will be made available. ©navclasses
3. What is the name of the interaction series launched by the Department of Science and Technology, to formulate STIP 2020?
[A] In Conversation with
[B] Science Chat
[C] Vigyaan Conversation
[D] DST Talks
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Explanation: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is launching a series of exclusive interactions with experts across the country named ‘In Conversation with’. This is a part of the process of the DST and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, in formulating the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP 2020). This is the fifth edition of the policy and will replace the existing policy, which was formulated in 2013. ©navclasses
4. Which state has re launched a self-employment scheme named ‘SVAYEM’?
[A] Odisha
[B] Bihar
[C] Assam
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation: The Government of Assam has re-launched an old scheme named “SVAYEM” which aims to provide self-employment to 2 lakh youth in the state. SVAYEM stands for Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment. The scheme would provide Rs.50,000 as seed capital to selected youth, to commence their business. The total outlay of the scheme is Rs.1000 crore. ©navclasses
5. What is the name of the program to be attended by the Prime Minister of India, with Street Vendors from Madhya Pradesh?
[A] SVanidhi Samvaad
[B] SVanidhi Speaks
[C] SVanidhi Ki Baat
[D] SVanidhi Virtual
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Explanation: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is set to hold a programme named ‘SVanidhi Samvaad’ with street vendors from Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan will also participate in the program through video conferencing. Prime Minister is to interact with three beneficiaries from the state through virtual mode. 4.5 lakh street vendors of Madhya Pradesh registered in the PM SVANidhi scheme. ©navclasses
6.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
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Explanation: 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 Bima Yojana Account, PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Account and other SB and RD accounts being offered. ©navclasses
7.Which Union Ministry launched ‘Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0)’?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
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Explanation: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0. The Climate Centre for Cities under National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) will implement the program. It aims to provide a plan for cities to combat Climate Change while implementing their actions. He also launched a pedestrian-friendly program ‘Streets for People Challenge’. ©navclasses
8.National Jal Jeevan Mission launched an ICT Grand Challenge for ‘Smart Water Supply Monitoring System’, along with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Explanation: National Jal Jeevan Mission has launched an ICT Grand Challenge to create innovative and affordable solution to develop a ‘Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System’. This Challenge has been launched in partnership with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY). Proposals from Indian Tech start-ups, MSMEs and other companies will be invited, to deploy at the village level. ©navclasses
9. A National report on ‘ANGIKAAR’ campaign was released recently. The campaign is associated with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Explanation: ANGIKAAR-campaign was launched in 2019, under which the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) are trained and given access to other welfare schemes. The Union Minister of State (IC) for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri participated in a webinar to launch a portal for Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs). During the webinar, he also launched a national report on ANGIKAAR campaign. ©navclasses
10.“Kisan Suryodaya Yojana” that was seen in news recently is implemented by which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Haryana
[C] Bihar
[D] Gujarat
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Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated “Kisan Suryodaya Yojana” of Gujarat. It is an agricultural scheme under which, farmers would be entitled to power supply from 5am to 9pm for irrigation purposes. The scheme was announced by the state’s Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The state has allocated a budget of Rs.3500 crore for installing power transmission infrastructure under this scheme by 2023. ©navclasses