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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Narcondam Hornbill is found in which of the following?
- Western Ghats
- Andamans
- Lakshadweep
Select the correct code:
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Solution (b)
Narcondam hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to the Indian island of Narcondam in the Andamans.
The Narcondam hornbill has the smallest home range out of all the species of Asian hornbills.
IUCN status: Endangered
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/thriving-in-seclusion/article31938143.ece
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Narcondam hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to the Indian island of Narcondam in the Andamans.
The Narcondam hornbill has the smallest home range out of all the species of Asian hornbills.
IUCN status: Endangered
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/thriving-in-seclusion/article31938143.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana’:
- This scheme was launched to distribute free foodgrains to the poor and needy during the coronavirus crisis.
- Under this scheme, only the beneficiaries under the targeted public distribution system (TPDS) would receive the free foodgrains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
‘Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana’
Considered as world’s largest food security scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana aims at ensuring sufficient food to the poor and needy during the coronavirus crisis.
The scheme provides additional allocation of foodgrain to States/UTs for distribution to all the beneficiaries covered under public distribution system (TPDS) for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and priority household (PHH) ration cardholders.
As per updates, the eligible beneficiaries will receive 5kg of foodgrains and 1 kg Gram per month for a period of three months between April and June, 2020. This time period has now been extended to five more months.
The scheme is said to cover 80 crore ration card holders.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/will-free-grains-scheme-stay/article31949645.ece
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Solution (c)
‘Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana’
Considered as world’s largest food security scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana aims at ensuring sufficient food to the poor and needy during the coronavirus crisis.
The scheme provides additional allocation of foodgrain to States/UTs for distribution to all the beneficiaries covered under public distribution system (TPDS) for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and priority household (PHH) ration cardholders.
As per updates, the eligible beneficiaries will receive 5kg of foodgrains and 1 kg Gram per month for a period of three months between April and June, 2020. This time period has now been extended to five more months.
The scheme is said to cover 80 crore ration card holders.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/will-free-grains-scheme-stay/article31949645.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors’ AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme was launched by –
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Solution (b)
PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)
It is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate street vendors to access affordable working capital loan for resuming their livelihoods activities, after easing of lockdown.
Rationale behind the scheme – The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdowns have adversely impacted the livelihoods of street vendors. They usually work with a small capital base, which they might have consumed during the lockdown. Therefore, credit for working capital to street vendors will be helpful to resume their livelihoods.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs launched this scheme on June 1st, 2020.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/portal-for-street-vendors-loan-scheme-launched/article31949637.ece
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Solution (b)
PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)
It is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate street vendors to access affordable working capital loan for resuming their livelihoods activities, after easing of lockdown.
Rationale behind the scheme – The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdowns have adversely impacted the livelihoods of street vendors. They usually work with a small capital base, which they might have consumed during the lockdown. Therefore, credit for working capital to street vendors will be helpful to resume their livelihoods.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs launched this scheme on June 1st, 2020.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/portal-for-street-vendors-loan-scheme-launched/article31949637.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Ministry of Tourism (MoT) launched which of the following scheme for integrated development of theme based tourist circuits in the country in 2014-15?
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Solution (a)
Ministry of Tourism (MoT) launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme (Central Sector Scheme)– for integrated development of theme based tourist circuits in the country in 2014-15.
This scheme is envisioned to synergise with other Government of India schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill India, Make in India etc. with the idea of positioning the tourism sector as a major engine for job creation, driving force for economic growth, building synergy with various sectors to enable tourism to realise its potential.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/centre-to-revive-narayana-guru-spiritual-circuit-plan/article31949585.ece
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Solution (a)
Ministry of Tourism (MoT) launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme (Central Sector Scheme)– for integrated development of theme based tourist circuits in the country in 2014-15.
This scheme is envisioned to synergise with other Government of India schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill India, Make in India etc. with the idea of positioning the tourism sector as a major engine for job creation, driving force for economic growth, building synergy with various sectors to enable tourism to realise its potential.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/centre-to-revive-narayana-guru-spiritual-circuit-plan/article31949585.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
India and Bhutan recently signed pact for their first hydropower joint venture project –
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Solution (d)
India and Bhutan signed pact for first joint hydel project – Kholongchhu project
It is the first time an India-Bhutan hydropower project will be constructed as a 50:50 joint venture, not as a government-to-government agreement.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-bhutan-sign-pact-for-first-joint-venture-hydropower-project/article31945878.ece
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Solution (d)
India and Bhutan signed pact for first joint hydel project – Kholongchhu project
It is the first time an India-Bhutan hydropower project will be constructed as a 50:50 joint venture, not as a government-to-government agreement.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-bhutan-sign-pact-for-first-joint-venture-hydropower-project/article31945878.ece
