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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) Consider the following statement about Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) –
- It is an Asian Development Bank assisted programme.
- It aims to strengthen the district skill administration and the District Skill Committees (DSCs).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) is a World Bank loan assisted programme to strengthen the district skill administration and the District Skill Committees (DSCs).
The scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Article reference: SANKALP – To promote inclusive growth and strengthen District Skill Committees
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Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) is a World Bank loan assisted programme to strengthen the district skill administration and the District Skill Committees (DSCs).
The scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Article reference: SANKALP – To promote inclusive growth and strengthen District Skill Committees
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) China’s ‘Tianwen-1’ is space mission to probe –
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Q.2) Solution (d)
Explanation:
Tianwen-1: China’s first Mars mission
- Tianwen-1 is an all-in-one orbiter, lander and rover.
- It will search the Martian surface for water, ice, investigate soil characteristics, and study the atmosphere.
- The Tianwen-1 mission will lift off on a Long March 5 rocket.
- If the mission is successful, China will become the third country to achieve a Mars landing after the USSR and the United States.
- Around the same time in July, NASA will also launch its own Mars mission– ‘Perseverance’.
- It aims to collect Martian samples and bring them back to Earth in a two-part campaign.
Article reference: China’s Tianwen-1 probe successfully enters Mars orbit
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Q.2) Solution (d)
Explanation:
Tianwen-1: China’s first Mars mission
- Tianwen-1 is an all-in-one orbiter, lander and rover.
- It will search the Martian surface for water, ice, investigate soil characteristics, and study the atmosphere.
- The Tianwen-1 mission will lift off on a Long March 5 rocket.
- If the mission is successful, China will become the third country to achieve a Mars landing after the USSR and the United States.
- Around the same time in July, NASA will also launch its own Mars mission– ‘Perseverance’.
- It aims to collect Martian samples and bring them back to Earth in a two-part campaign.
Article reference: China’s Tianwen-1 probe successfully enters Mars orbit
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) Consider the following statement regarding Agriculture related schemes –
- Crop Diversification Programme (CDP) is being implemented in original green revolution states viz. Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh only.
- National Food Security Mission’s target in 12th Five year plan was additional production of food grains of 250 million tonnes.
- Under Kisan Rath scheme, government is providing subsidised transport to FCI.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (d)
Explanation:
Basics
- Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), a sub scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), is being implemented in original green revolution states viz. Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh to diversify paddy area towards alternative crops and shifting of tobacco farming to alternative crops/cropping system in tobacco growing states.
- A Centrally Sponsored Scheme, ‘National Food Security Mission’ (NFSM), was launched in October 2007, comprising rice, wheat and pulses to increase the annual production of rice by 10 million tonnes, wheat by 8 million tonnes and pulses by 2 million tonnes by the end of the Eleventh Plan (2011-12). The Mission continued during 12th Five Year Plan with new targets of additional production of food grains of 25 million tonnes of food grains comprising of 10 million tonnes rice, 8 million tonnes of wheat, 4 million tonnes of pulses and 3 million tonnes of coarse cereals.
- Kisan Rath mobile app facilitates farmers, FPOs and traders across India to search and contact the transport service providers for transporting the Agriculture & Horticulture produce. It connects them with the transport service providers, providing a wide range of trucks and tractor trolleys, and also allows posting the requirements of part-load as well as full-load.
Statement Analysis –
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Crop diversification scheme is implemented in original green revolution states and also in tobacco growing states. National Food Security Mission’s target in 12th FYP was additional production of 25 million tons food grain. KISAN RATH Mobile App facilitates the farmers and traders across the country for transportation of agri-produce by connecting them with the transporters. Article link: Agri Logistics Systems in the Country
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Q.3) Solution (d)
Explanation:
Basics
- Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), a sub scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), is being implemented in original green revolution states viz. Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh to diversify paddy area towards alternative crops and shifting of tobacco farming to alternative crops/cropping system in tobacco growing states.
- A Centrally Sponsored Scheme, ‘National Food Security Mission’ (NFSM), was launched in October 2007, comprising rice, wheat and pulses to increase the annual production of rice by 10 million tonnes, wheat by 8 million tonnes and pulses by 2 million tonnes by the end of the Eleventh Plan (2011-12). The Mission continued during 12th Five Year Plan with new targets of additional production of food grains of 25 million tonnes of food grains comprising of 10 million tonnes rice, 8 million tonnes of wheat, 4 million tonnes of pulses and 3 million tonnes of coarse cereals.
- Kisan Rath mobile app facilitates farmers, FPOs and traders across India to search and contact the transport service providers for transporting the Agriculture & Horticulture produce. It connects them with the transport service providers, providing a wide range of trucks and tractor trolleys, and also allows posting the requirements of part-load as well as full-load.
Statement Analysis –
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Crop diversification scheme is implemented in original green revolution states and also in tobacco growing states. National Food Security Mission’s target in 12th FYP was additional production of 25 million tons food grain. KISAN RATH Mobile App facilitates the farmers and traders across the country for transportation of agri-produce by connecting them with the transporters. Article link: Agri Logistics Systems in the Country
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Consider the following statement regarding ‘Natural disaster’ –
- Unseasonal climate change is not a calamity notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- State government can provide relief from SDRF for disaster not notified under Ministry of Home affairs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (c)
Unseasonal climate change is not a calamity notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
However, the State Governments are empowered to utilize up to 10 per cent of the funds available under SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State and which are not included in the notified list of disasters of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The States can incur expenditure as per the SDRF/NDRF guidelines, issued by Government of India.
Article link: Compensation to Farmers for Crop Loss due to Unseasonal Climate
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Q.4) Solution (c)
Unseasonal climate change is not a calamity notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
However, the State Governments are empowered to utilize up to 10 per cent of the funds available under SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State and which are not included in the notified list of disasters of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The States can incur expenditure as per the SDRF/NDRF guidelines, issued by Government of India.
Article link: Compensation to Farmers for Crop Loss due to Unseasonal Climate
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Which of the following Ministry organises “Hunar Haat”?
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Q.5) Solution (c)
Hunar Haat
- It is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities.
- These are organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme.
- It aims to provide market exposure and employment opportunities to artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts.
Article link: Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to organise “Hunar Haat”
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Q.5) Solution (c)
Hunar Haat
- It is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities.
- These are organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme.
- It aims to provide market exposure and employment opportunities to artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts.
Article link: Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to organise “Hunar Haat”
