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| 451. |
According to Indian public health standards for district hospitals, at least how many beds should be in each district with a population of 10 lakh? |
| A. | 195 |
| B. | 300 |
| C. | 350 |
| D. | 50 |
| Answer» C. 350 | |
| 452. |
________ scheme launched by the Central Government aims to cover all those children by 2020 who are either unvaccinated, or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases. |
| A. | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana |
| B. | Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana |
| D. | Indradhanush Scheme |
| Answer» E. | |
| 453. |
__________ become the first police force in the country to digitize all malkhanas, rooms for keeping seized arms and ammunition. |
| A. | Delhi Police |
| B. | Bengaluru Police |
| C. | Chennai Police |
| D. | Mumbai Police |
| Answer» B. Bengaluru Police | |
| 454. |
'Neeranchal' is a _______. |
| A. | Rainfed Area Development Authority |
| B. | Fertilizer subsidy Scheme |
| C. | Micro Irrigation System |
| D. | National Watershed Management Project |
| Answer» E. | |
| 455. |
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana is also known as: |
| A. | National Urban Livelihood Mission |
| B. | National Rural Health Mission |
| C. | National Rural Livelihood Mission |
| D. | National Urban Health Mission |
| Answer» B. National Rural Health Mission | |
| 456. |
Consider the following statements related to integrated Low Cost Sanitation (ILCS) scheme:I. The system is funded on sharing basis.II. Central subsidy is 75 percent.III. State subsidy is 25 percent.Of these, the correct statements are: |
| A. | I and II only |
| B. | II and III only |
| C. | I and III only |
| D. | I, II and III all |
| Answer» B. II and III only | |
| 457. |
In April 2020, which state announced an insurance cover of 50 lakh rupees for police personnel and other government employees engaged in the fight against Coronavirus? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| E. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» C. Jharkhand | |
| 458. |
Central government's flagship financial inclusion programme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has completed how many years in August 2020? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| E. | 7 |
| Answer» E. 7 | |
| 459. |
In September 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that Public Sector Banks will organise ‘loan melas’ or shamiana melas in 400 districts. The loan is given for which category? |
| A. | MSME |
| B. | STAR |
| C. | SUN |
| D. | RAM |
| E. | SME |
| Answer» E. SME | |
| 460. |
In September 2019, the Union Government launched an initiative nicknamed as UMMID. This initiative is aimed at: |
| A. | providing medical cover to the home-less Indians |
| B. | tackling inherited genetic diseases of new born babies |
| C. | promoting the use of generic medicines |
| D. | promoting gender equality at workplaces |
| Answer» C. promoting the use of generic medicines | |
| 461. |
In recently announced central budget 2020-21, in which among the following budget allocation has been decreased in comparison to budget 2019-20? |
| A. | MGNREGA |
| B. | Ayushman |
| C. | Mid-day Meal Scheme |
| D. | National Ganga Cleaning Scheme |
| Answer» B. Ayushman | |
| 462. |
________is the web portal launched by the Government of India for online submission and verification of documents. |
| A. | e-document |
| B. | e-verification |
| C. | e-Sanad |
| D. | e-abyaas |
| Answer» D. e-abyaas | |
| 463. |
Name the company that has announced the launch of '[email protected]', a Cyber Insurance Policy for individuals. |
| A. | Bajaj Allianz General Insurance |
| B. | HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company |
| C. | Bajaj Finserv Ltd. |
| D. | Star Health and Allied Insurance |
| E. | ICICI Lombard |
| Answer» C. Bajaj Finserv Ltd. | |
| 464. |
In December 2019, Nitin Gadkari has approved the changes in the Interest Subvention Scheme guidelines for MSMEs. When was the Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs launched? |
| A. | 2015 |
| B. | 2016 |
| C. | 2017 |
| D. | 2018 |
| E. | 2019 |
| Answer» E. 2019 | |
| 465. |
Match List - 1 and List - 2 and select the correct answer by using the code given below the list.List – 1(Name of Government Scheme)List -2(The Year of Launch) A. Pradhan Mantri Sampada Yojana 1. 2014 B. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) 2. 2016 C. Shramev Jayate Yojana 3. 2020 |
| A. | A - 1, B - 2, C - 3 |
| B. | A - 2, B - 1, C - 3 |
| C. | A - 2, B - 3, C - 1 |
| D. | A - 3, B - 2, C - 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 466. |
In case of a fire accident in a cracker manufacturing factory which number would you dial to call the Fire and Rescue men to put out the fire ? |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 101 |
| C. | 102 |
| D. | 103 |
| Answer» C. 102 | |
| 467. |
In 2019, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched India's first 'Garbage Cafe' in Chhatisgarh. What does the concept involve? |
| A. | Poor and homeless people getting a meal in return of plastic waste |
| B. | The cafe being a zero-garbage cafe |
| C. | The walls of the cafe being made with recycled garbage |
| D. | The employment of rag pickers by the cafe |
| Answer» B. The cafe being a zero-garbage cafe | |
| 468. |
People above the age of _______ years are NOT eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana. |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 60 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 45 |
| Answer» D. 45 | |
| 469. |
In 1969, Government of India nationalized _____ major banks. |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 16 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 14 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 470. |
Programme "The Make in India" was started on |
| A. | November 2012 |
| B. | September 2014 |
| C. | January 2014 |
| D. | September 2016 |
| Answer» C. January 2014 | |
| 471. |
Examine the following statements related to Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) :A. The risk coverage of the scheme for accidental death or full disability is Rs. 2 lakh.B. For partial disability, it is Rs 1 lakh.C. The person under the age group of 18-70 years can avail the benefit of this scheme.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | A, B and C |
| B. | A only |
| C. | A and B only |
| D. | B and C only |
| Answer» B. A only | |
| 472. |
In which year was the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) launched by the Government of India? |
| A. | 2015 |
| B. | 2018 |
| C. | 2009 |
| D. | 2006 |
| Answer» D. 2006 | |
| 473. |
In March 2021, which of these Ministeries has approved the Production Linked Incentive scheme? |
| A. | Information and Broadcasting |
| B. | Human Resources and Development |
| C. | Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| D. | Home Affairs |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Home Affairs | |
| 474. |
All bank accounts opened under the ____ were to have an overdraft facility of Rs. 5,000. |
| A. | Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana |
| B. | Swarnabharat Yojana |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana |
| D. | Atal Pension Yojana |
| Answer» D. Atal Pension Yojana | |
| 475. |
An online electronic institutional mechanism for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) through multiple financiers is: |
| A. | TReDS |
| B. | TIPS |
| C. | OLPS |
| D. | OPIS |
| Answer» B. TIPS | |
| 476. |
By December 2019, about 35 Lakh passengers have flown under the regional air connectivity scheme - UDAN. In which year was the scheme launched? |
| A. | 2013 |
| B. | 2014 |
| C. | 2015 |
| D. | 2016 |
| E. | 2017 |
| Answer» E. 2017 | |
| 477. |
__________ scheme launched by the Central Government aims to promote entrepreneurship among people from schedule caste/schedule tribe. |
| A. | Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana |
| B. | Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan |
| C. | Stand up India scheme |
| D. | National RU URBAN Mission |
| Answer» D. National RU URBAN Mission | |
| 478. |
In an attempt to discover young talent, NITI Aayog, India's premier think-tank is launching the: |
| A. | Mentor India campaign |
| B. | Pravah India campaign |
| C. | Youth Ki Awaaz campaign |
| D. | Chetana India campaign |
| Answer» B. Pravah India campaign | |
| 479. |
In January 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kollam Bypass. Which of the following is NOT true of the bypass? |
| A. | It lies on the National Highway-66. |
| B. | It is the first National Highway project in the country taken up on a 50 : 50 Centre-State partnership. |
| C. | It is 18 km long and has three lanes. |
| D. | Its opening would considerably reduce travel time between Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram. |
| Answer» D. Its opening would considerably reduce travel time between Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram. | |
| 480. |
In December 2017, MSME Ministry launched a public procurement portal. What is the name of that portal? |
| A. | MSME Procure |
| B. | MSME Acquire |
| C. | MSME Sambandh |
| D. | MSME Saathi |
| Answer» D. MSME Saathi | |
| 481. |
Over 2 crore households across India have been provided tap water connection by mid-September 2020. The Jal Jeevan Mission is being implemented to ensure that every rural household of the country gets assured drinking water supply by which year? |
| A. | 2022 |
| B. | 2023 |
| C. | 2024 |
| D. | 2025 |
| E. | 2026 |
| Answer» D. 2025 | |
| 482. |
Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched a ________ year roadmap named as 'India Cooling Action Plan' on 8 March 2019. |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 20 |
| E. | 25 |
| Answer» E. 25 | |
| 483. |
In November, the Rajasthan government has increased the unemployment allowance for transgenders in the state from Rs 3,000 to Rs. ________ per month. |
| A. | 3,200 |
| B. | 3,500 |
| C. | 3,700 |
| D. | 4,000 |
| E. | 4,200 |
| Answer» C. 3,700 | |
| 484. |
Madhya Pradesh Rural Livelihoods Project (MPRLP) encourages |
| A. | Medium Enterprises |
| B. | Big Industries |
| C. | Agro Industries |
| D. | Self Employment & Micro Enterprises |
| Answer» E. | |
| 485. |
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana provides Mudra loan, upto Rs ________ lakh. |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 50 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |
| 486. |
In June 2020, which of the following schemes has been launched by the Union government for providing affordable loan to street vendors? |
| A. | PM SWAVALAMBAN |
| B. | PM ATMANIRBHARTA |
| C. | PM BHAROSA |
| D. | PM SVANIDHI |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 487. |
On 21st January 2021, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced the “HorticultureDevelopment Mission” in the state with an aim:1. to double the income of the farmers involved in horticulture and medicinal farming2. to provide wasteland of the state government on a 45-year lease for forming of horticulture and medicinal crops3. to cover 7 districts of the state as the part of the first phaseSelect the correct answer using the code given below.(A) 1 only(B) 2 only(C) 3 only(D) Both 1 and 2 |
| A. | D |
| B. | B |
| C. | A |
| D. | C |
| Answer» D. C | |
| 488. |
In Feb 2021, RBI announced Integrated ombudsman scheme for which purpose? |
| A. | To improve grievance redressal mechanism for bank customers |
| B. | Financial assistant to Non Banking Financial company(NBFC) |
| C. | Scheme for liberation and rehabilitation of scavengers |
| D. | To mitigate the non performing assets of banking Organisation |
| E. | To monitor the foreign trade and currency |
| Answer» B. Financial assistant to Non Banking Financial company(NBFC) | |
| 489. |
A recent bank merger that has been announced includes Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank, and ______ |
| A. | State Bank of India |
| B. | Indian Overseas Bank |
| C. | State Bank of Mysore |
| D. | Bank of Baroda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 490. |
In which one of the following years 'Swavalamban Scheme' was launched? |
| A. | 2010 A. D. |
| B. | 2011 A. D. |
| C. | 2012 A. D. |
| D. | 2014 A. D. |
| Answer» B. 2011 A. D. | |
| 491. |
By which year does the Union Government aim to achieve the objective of Housing for All under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen? |
| A. | 2021 |
| B. | 2022 |
| C. | 2023 |
| D. | 2024 |
| E. | 2025 |
| Answer» C. 2023 | |
| 492. |
Consider the following statements:Vision of Digital India launched by Government of India is centred on1. Digital infrastructure as a utility only to senior citizens2. Governance and Services on demand3. Digital Empowerment of every citizenWhich of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 493. |
National Bamboo Mission is a sponsored scheme of Ministry of- |
| A. | Chemicals and fertilizers |
| B. | Environment, Forests and Climate Change |
| C. | Water Resources |
| D. | Agriculture and farmers welfare |
| Answer» E. | |
| 494. |
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) launched STARS scheme to fund science projects. What does 'A' stand for in STARS? |
| A. | Action |
| B. | According |
| C. | Advanced |
| D. | Allow |
| E. | Ability |
| Answer» D. Allow | |
| 495. |
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana offers a protection term insurance cover of ______ to the insurer. |
| A. | Rs. 8 Lakh |
| B. | Rs. 2 Lakh |
| C. | Rs. 4 Lakh |
| D. | Rs. 5 Lakh |
| Answer» C. Rs. 4 Lakh | |
| 496. |
'Anna Utsav' under Annapurna Yojana will provide rice, wheat and salt at how many rupees per kg to 37 lakh families who were without ration cards? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 497. |
In which city was Nua Odisha - Dharmapada Samvaad-Skill Saathi Youth Conclave inaugurated on 25 February 2019? |
| A. | Bhubaneswar |
| B. | Cuttack |
| C. | Rourkela |
| D. | Sambalpur |
| E. | Berhampur |
| Answer» B. Cuttack | |
| 498. |
In May 2020, which of the following states has/have been integrated with One Nation-One Ration Card System? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | UP |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 499. |
In which year was the Family Courts Act enacted, setting up family courts around the country? |
| A. | 1992 |
| B. | 1989 |
| C. | 1984 |
| D. | 1990 |
| Answer» D. 1990 | |
| 500. |
In May 2020, which state has announced ₹ 1,610 crore relief package for farmers, MSMEs, handloom weavers, flower growers, washermen, barbers, auto, and taxi drivers among others? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Punjab |
| E. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Kerala | |