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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)
- It is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
- One of the verticals under the scheme includes in situ slum redevelopment with private sector participation.
- Affordable Rental Housing Complexes that provide ease of living to urban migrants is a sub scheme under PMAY-U.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Mission is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) except the CLSS vertical of the PMAY-U which is being implemented as a Central Sector Scheme Four Verticals of PMAY-U: In Situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR):
· This vertical will be implemented with the concept “Land as a resource” with private sector participation for providing houses to eligible slum dwellers.
Affordable Housing through Credit Linked Subsidy (CLSS):
· Beneficiaries of EWS, LIG, MIG (I &II) seeking housing loans from Banks, Housing Finance Companies and other such institutions for acquiring, new construction or enhancement of houses are eligible for an interest subsidy
Affordable Housing Through Partnership (AHP)
· An affordable housing project can be a mix of houses for different categories but it will be eligible for Central Assistance, if at least 35% of the houses in the project are in the EWS category.
Beneficiary-led individual house construction (BLC):
· Central Assistance up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per EWS house is provided to eligible families belonging to EWS categories for individual house construction/ enhancement.
Initiatives under PMAY-U: Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs):
· It is a sub-scheme under PMAY-U.
· This will provide ease of living to urban migrants/ poor in the Industrial Sector as well as in non-formal urban economies to get access to dignified affordable rental housing close to their workplace.
Global Housing Technology Challenge:
· It aims to identify and mainstream a basket of innovative construction technologies from across the globe for the housing construction sector that are sustainable, eco-friendly and disaster-resilient.
Context – Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) – “Housing for All” Mission up to 31st December 2024.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Mission is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) except the CLSS vertical of the PMAY-U which is being implemented as a Central Sector Scheme Four Verticals of PMAY-U: In Situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR):
· This vertical will be implemented with the concept “Land as a resource” with private sector participation for providing houses to eligible slum dwellers.
Affordable Housing through Credit Linked Subsidy (CLSS):
· Beneficiaries of EWS, LIG, MIG (I &II) seeking housing loans from Banks, Housing Finance Companies and other such institutions for acquiring, new construction or enhancement of houses are eligible for an interest subsidy
Affordable Housing Through Partnership (AHP)
· An affordable housing project can be a mix of houses for different categories but it will be eligible for Central Assistance, if at least 35% of the houses in the project are in the EWS category.
Beneficiary-led individual house construction (BLC):
· Central Assistance up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per EWS house is provided to eligible families belonging to EWS categories for individual house construction/ enhancement.
Initiatives under PMAY-U: Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs):
· It is a sub-scheme under PMAY-U.
· This will provide ease of living to urban migrants/ poor in the Industrial Sector as well as in non-formal urban economies to get access to dignified affordable rental housing close to their workplace.
Global Housing Technology Challenge:
· It aims to identify and mainstream a basket of innovative construction technologies from across the globe for the housing construction sector that are sustainable, eco-friendly and disaster-resilient.
Context – Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) – “Housing for All” Mission up to 31st December 2024.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Vice-President (VP) of India
- The electoral college of VP does not include the members of the state legislative assemblies.
- The oath of office to the Vice-President is administered by the President.
- Like any other member of Rajya Sabha, VP holds office for a term of six years.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Electoral college of VP is different from the electoral college for the election of the President in the following two respects: · It consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament (in the case of president, only elected members).
· It does not include the members of the state legislative assemblies (in the case of President, the elected members of the state legislative assemblies are included).
· Before entering upon his office, the Vice President has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation. In his oath, the Vice President swears:
· to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India; and
· to faithfully discharge the duties of his office.
· The oath of office to the Vice-President is administered by the President or some person appointed in that behalf by him.
· The Vice-President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Context – President of India administers the oath of office of Vice President of India to Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Electoral college of VP is different from the electoral college for the election of the President in the following two respects: · It consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament (in the case of president, only elected members).
· It does not include the members of the state legislative assemblies (in the case of President, the elected members of the state legislative assemblies are included).
· Before entering upon his office, the Vice President has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation. In his oath, the Vice President swears:
· to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India; and
· to faithfully discharge the duties of his office.
· The oath of office to the Vice-President is administered by the President or some person appointed in that behalf by him.
· The Vice-President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Context – President of India administers the oath of office of Vice President of India to Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘NIPAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at?
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) has achieved target of imparting Intellectual Property (IP) awareness and basic training to 1 million students on 31st July 2022, ahead of the deadline which was 15 August 2022. · NIPAM, a flagship program to impart IP awareness and basic training, was launched on 8 Dec 2021 as a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations.
· The program is being implemented by Intellectual Property Office, the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Context – National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) achieved target of training 1 million students on Intellectual Property (IP) awareness
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) has achieved target of imparting Intellectual Property (IP) awareness and basic training to 1 million students on 31st July 2022, ahead of the deadline which was 15 August 2022. · NIPAM, a flagship program to impart IP awareness and basic training, was launched on 8 Dec 2021 as a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations.
· The program is being implemented by Intellectual Property Office, the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Context – National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) achieved target of training 1 million students on Intellectual Property (IP) awareness
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements related to National Curriculum Framework (NCF)
- The National Curriculum Framework is published by the University Grants Commission.
- One of the components of NCF is three language formula system to be followed across India.
Select the correct statement/s:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF 2005) is the fourth National Curriculum Framework published in 2005 by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in India. Its predecessors were published in 1975, 1988, 2000. Three language formula system to be followed. medium of communication should be the home language. The First language to be studied must be the mother tongue or the regional language. The Second language – In Hindi speaking States, the second language will be some other modern Indian language or English, and – In non-Hindi speaking States, the second language will be Hindi or English. The Third language – In Hindi speaking States, the third language will be English or a modern Indian language not studied as the second language, and – In non-Hindi speaking States, the third language will be English or a modern Indian language not studied as the second language. Context: Ministry of Education held inter-ministerial Meeting for seeking inputs configuration for reconfiguring curricular and pedagogical structure under NCF
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF 2005) is the fourth National Curriculum Framework published in 2005 by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in India. Its predecessors were published in 1975, 1988, 2000. Three language formula system to be followed. medium of communication should be the home language. The First language to be studied must be the mother tongue or the regional language. The Second language – In Hindi speaking States, the second language will be some other modern Indian language or English, and – In non-Hindi speaking States, the second language will be Hindi or English. The Third language – In Hindi speaking States, the third language will be English or a modern Indian language not studied as the second language, and – In non-Hindi speaking States, the third language will be English or a modern Indian language not studied as the second language. Context: Ministry of Education held inter-ministerial Meeting for seeking inputs configuration for reconfiguring curricular and pedagogical structure under NCF
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Lumpy Skin Disease’
- It is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae
- The disease is known to affect humans coming into contact with infected animals
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae, also known as the Neethling virus. The disease is spread primarily by biting insects such as certain species of flies, mosquitoes and possibly ticks. The disease can also be spread by fomites through such things as contaminated equipment and in some cases directly from animal to animal. It does not pose a risk to human health Context – Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, today launched the indigenous vaccine Lumpi-ProVacInd to protect livestock from Lumpy Skin disease
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae, also known as the Neethling virus. The disease is spread primarily by biting insects such as certain species of flies, mosquitoes and possibly ticks. The disease can also be spread by fomites through such things as contaminated equipment and in some cases directly from animal to animal. It does not pose a risk to human health Context – Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, today launched the indigenous vaccine Lumpi-ProVacInd to protect livestock from Lumpy Skin disease
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