Important Government Schemes for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1

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1. Consider the following statements regarding Companies Fresh Start Scheme (CFSS) 2020.
1. The Scheme condoned the delay in filing the belated documents and gives immunity from prosecutions and proceedings for imposition of penalty.
2. No additional fees was charged for late filing during a moratorium period from 1st April to 31st December, 2020.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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  Answer 3
Explanation: According to pib “the Scheme condoned the delay in filing the belated documents and gives immunity from prosecutions and proceedings for imposition of penalty which might arise on account of such delayed filing of documents. No additional fees was charged for late filing during a moratorium period from 1st April to 31st December, 2020 in respect of documents, returns etc. required to be filed in the MCA-21 Registry.” ©navclasses



2. In which one of the following categories AICTE has approved ‘AICTE- SWANATH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME’ for children?
1. Orphan
2. Either or both parents died due to Covid-19
3. Wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed)
Select the correct answer

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3

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  Answer 4
Explanation: To provide financial support of Rs. 50,000 per annum every year of study, AICTE has approved ‘AICTE – SWANATH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME’ for children from any one of the following categories namely orphan, either or both parents died due to COVID-19, and wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed). ©navclasses



3. Which of the following were the main features of the economic relief package announced by the Finance Minister in March 2020?
1. Insurance cover of Rs 30 lakh per person for doctors and medical workers fighting COVID-19.
2. Increase in MGNREGA wage to Rs 202 a day from Rs 182 for 13.62 crore families.
Select the correct answer

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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  Answer 2
Explanation: Some of the main features of the economic relief package announced by the Finance Minister in March 2020 are insurance cover of Rs 30 lakh per person for doctors and medical workers fighting COVID-19 and an increase in MGNREGA wage to Rs 202 a day from Rs 182 for 13.62 crore families. ©navclasses



4. When did Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana come into effect, under the Ministry of Finance?

A. 17 November, 2016
B. 22 November, 2016
C. 17 December, 2016
D. 22 December, 2016

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  Answer 3
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana was launched in 2016 and came into effect on 17 December 2016 under the Ministry of Finance. ©navclasses



5. Which of the following are the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package?

A. An insurance cover of Rs 50 Lakh
B. Free LPG Cylinders to the BPL families for one month
C. Free Pulses for the next three months under PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
D. Both A and C are correct

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  Answer 4
Explanation: Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY), any health worker in government hospitals and healthcare centres who is working in the treatment of COVID-19 patients would be provided with an insurance cover of Rs 50 Lakh if met with some accident. To the BPL families, for the next three months, free LPG cylinders will be provided under the Ujjwala Yojana. And under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana, 5 kg wheat or rice and 1 kg of preferred pulses will be provided for the next three months. ©navclasses



6. When Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched by the Government of India?

A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018

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  Answer 2
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ©navclasses



7. Which of the following statement is/are true regarding the Aarogya Setu app?

A. It uses GPS and Bluetooth features of smartphones to track the infection.
B. Aarogya Setu is a COVID-19 tracking app
C. The government has launched the app in 11 different languages.
D. All the above are correct

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  Answer 4
Explanation: Aarogya Setu app is launched by the government of India with an aim to connect essential health services with the citizens of India. And all the options mentioned above are correct regarding Aarogya Setu app. ©navclasses



8. When Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched by the Government of India?

A. 14 August, 2014
B. 28 August, 2014
C. 14 August, 2015
D. 28 August, 2015

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  Answer 2
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched by Narendra Modi on 28 August, 2014. He first made an announcement about this scheme during his Independence Day speech on 15 August, 2014. ©navclasses



9. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) provides access to which of the following financial services?

A. Pension
B. Credit
C. Banking Savings and Deposit Accounts
D. All the above

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  Answer 4
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’s (PMJDY) objective is to provide access to various financial services including Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension, Banking Savings & Deposit Accounts in an affordable manner. ©navclasses



10. Under existing Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana, the Government of India will provide how much money to the farmers during a lockdown?

A. Rs. 500
B. Rs 1000
C. Rs. 1500
D. Rs 2000

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  Answer 4
Explanation: The Government has provided Rs. 2,000 to farmers in the first week of April under the existing PM Kisan Yojana. ©navclasses



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