1.Which is the target sector of the Loan Guarantee Scheme for Covid Affected Sectors (LGSCAS) approved recently?
[A] Education
[B] MSME
[C] Health/ Medical Infrastructure
[D] Automobile
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Explanation: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Loan Guarantee Scheme for Covid Affected Sectors (LGSCAS). It would provide financial guarantee cover for brownfield expansion and greenfield projects related to health/ medical infrastructure. All eligible loans sanctioned up to 31.03.2022, or till an amount of Rs. 50,000 crore is sanctioned, whichever is earlier is covered. ©navclasses
2.Which state/UT unveiled its new Excise Policy 2021-22 recently?
[A] Delhi
[B] Puducherry
[C] Goa
[D] Gujarat
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Explanation: The Delhi government has recently unveiled the new Excise Policy 2021-22, as it announced the existing liquor policy old and cumbersome. Under the new system, the government will close the state-run retail liquor shops and will promote private players retail liquor trade. The policy aims to boost excise as an important source of revenue by announcing new changes. ©navclasses
3.Which Indian state/UT Government has framed a dedicated policy for the welfare of street children?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Delhi
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
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Explanation: The Delhi government has framed a dedicated policy for the welfare of street children amidst the pandemic situation. It is prepared by the Delhi government’s Women and Child Development Department (WCD). It suggests that district administration could train the children rescued from streets (on attaining 18 years) as Civil Defence Volunteer. The policy also proposes the composition of District Child Protection Convergence Committee (DCPCC) above the District Task Force (DTF) for rescuing children. ©navclasses
4.The India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Explanation: India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) is a GIS-based portal, which maps approximately 4000 industrial parks. It aims to support the investors to search for their required industrial land. The system has been integrated with industry-based GIS systems of 17 states. It is updated real time and aims to achieve pan-India integration by December 2021. It can be accessed through DPIIT website and Invest India platform. The page received over 50000 page views in June. ©navclasses
5.Which Indian state/UT approved the inclusion of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) scheme in its Master Plan 2021?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] New Delhi
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Explanation: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) approved the inclusion of the Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) scheme in Master Plan 2021. This will facilitate budget rental housing for poor and migrant workers living in urban areas in the Capital. ARHC scheme was given the Cabinet approval in July 2020, with an aim to provide affordable rental housing for migrant workers. ©navclasses
6.Which Ministry is implementing the Companies Act, 2013 in India?
[A] Finance Ministry
[B] Corporate affairs ministry
[C] MSME Ministry
[D] Commerce and Industries Ministry
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Explanation: The Union Government has amended the rules pertaining to incorporation of companies under the Companies Act, 2013. The Corporate affairs ministry, which is implementing the Companies Act, 2013, has amended the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. Changes are made with respect to allotment of a new name to an existing company under Section 16 of the Act. The changes will come into effect from September 1. ©navclasses
7.As of July 2021, who is the Union Minister of Civil Aviation?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] Jyotiraditya Scindia
[C] Narendra Modi
[D] Nirmala Sitharaman
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Explanation: Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) Amendment Bill was introduced on July 29, 2021 in the Lok Sabha by Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation. The Bill proposes to modify the definition of major airport under the AERA Act 2008. It paves the way for privatisation of a small loss-making airport by clubbing it with a larger airport. It will also help in accelerating the UDAN regional connectivity by expanding the air connectivity to relatively remote areas. The main objective is to pair the smaller non-profitable airports and profitable airports so that bidders will consider it as a viable combination for investment under PPP (Public-Private-Partnership) mode. ©navclasses
8.Which state government has launched the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation: Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam programme was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin in Samanapalli village in Krishnagiri on Thursday to deliver essential healthcare at the doorstep of the people. Under this scheme those above 45 years of age and others with infirmities will be screened through routine door-to-door check-ups and detect non-communicable diseases that are also seen to cause sudden mortalities and impact the quality of life. The plan will depend on public health workers, woman health volunteers, physiotherapists and nurses who will provide medical services at the doorstep. ©navclasses
9.Which state/UT has launched eNagar mobile application and portal?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] West Bengal
[C] Gujarat
[D] Delhi
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Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched eNagar mobile application and portal. The eNagar covers 10 modules with 52 services including property tax, professional tax, water & drainage, Complaints and grievance redressal, building permission, fire and emergency services. Gujarat Urban Development Mission has been appointed as a nodal agency for eNagar project. Total 170 locations including 162 municipalities and 8 Municipal Corporations are covered under the eNagar project. ©navclasses
10.Which state/UT’s, police department has launched an e-FIR initiative?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Police has launched a pilot initiative to allow people to register FIRs online related to vehicle theft or theft of cash and items up to Rs 1 lakh. Any victim of vehicle theft (up to Rs 15 lakh) and monetary theft which can be any item such as cash, jewellery, mobile phones, equipment (up to Rs 1 lakh), can lodge an e-FIR. The mediums through which online complaints can be lodged are https://mppolice, citizen portal https://citizen.mppolice.gov.in, and by logging in through a mobile app (MPECOP). The e-FIR registration facility will be available round the clock. ©navclasses