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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Rail Vikas Kaushal Yojana’
- It is a skill development scheme with a special focus on providing training for jobs that are relevant to the Railways under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
- The training is provided free of cost to the candidates and there is a provision for providing employment under this scheme
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a skill development scheme with a special focus on providing training for jobs that are relevant to the Railways. It is a sub-scheme under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). The training is provided free of cost to the candidates. A dedicated website has been developed for monitoring RKVY. There is no provision of providing employment under this scheme. However, this scheme is a skill development programme for the unemployed youths of India to impart technical training in various trades to enhance their employability and entrepreneurship. Context – To empower youth by providing them entry level skill training in Railway Training Institutes, “Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana” (RKVY) has been notified on Indian Railways.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a skill development scheme with a special focus on providing training for jobs that are relevant to the Railways. It is a sub-scheme under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). The training is provided free of cost to the candidates. A dedicated website has been developed for monitoring RKVY. There is no provision of providing employment under this scheme. However, this scheme is a skill development programme for the unemployed youths of India to impart technical training in various trades to enhance their employability and entrepreneurship. Context – To empower youth by providing them entry level skill training in Railway Training Institutes, “Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana” (RKVY) has been notified on Indian Railways.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’, consider the following statements
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that will provide funds for development of essential infrastructure along all the land borders of the country
- Vibrant Village Action Plans will be created by the district adminstration with the help of Gram Panchayats
- More than half of the financial allocation under this scheme will be used for providing drinking water and electricity
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that will provide funds for development of essential infrastructure and creation of livelihood opportunities in 19 Districts and 46 Border blocks 4 states and 1 UT along the northern land border of the country which will help in achieving inclusive growth and retaining the population in the border areas. In the first phase 663 Villages will be taken up in the programme. Vibrant Village Action Plans will be created by the district adminstration with the help of Gram Panchayats. 100 % saturation of Central and state schemes will be ensured. Out of financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore 2500 crore rupees will be used for roads. Key outcomes that have been attempted are, connectivity with all weather road, drinking water, 24×7 electricty – Solar and wind energy to be given focuseed attention, mobile and internet connectivity. Tourist centers, multi-purpose centers and health and wellness Centers. Context – Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that will provide funds for development of essential infrastructure and creation of livelihood opportunities in 19 Districts and 46 Border blocks 4 states and 1 UT along the northern land border of the country which will help in achieving inclusive growth and retaining the population in the border areas. In the first phase 663 Villages will be taken up in the programme. Vibrant Village Action Plans will be created by the district adminstration with the help of Gram Panchayats. 100 % saturation of Central and state schemes will be ensured. Out of financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore 2500 crore rupees will be used for roads. Key outcomes that have been attempted are, connectivity with all weather road, drinking water, 24×7 electricty – Solar and wind energy to be given focuseed attention, mobile and internet connectivity. Tourist centers, multi-purpose centers and health and wellness Centers. Context – Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The institutions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated in India under the provisions of the Indian Councils Act of 1909 also known as Minto-Morley Reforms
- The Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker’s office when the Speaker is absent but not when the office is vacant
- Deputy Speaker automatically becomes the chairman of a parliamentary committee whenever he is appointed as a member
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The institutions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated in India in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 (Montague-Chelmsford Reforms). The Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker’s office when it is vacant. He also acts as the Speaker when the latter is absent from the sitting of the House. In both the cases, he assumes all the powers of the Speaker. The Deputy Speaker has one special privilege, that is, whenever he is appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee, he automatically becomes its chairman. When the Speaker presides over the House, the Deputy Speaker is like any other ordinary member of the House. Context – The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and five states — Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand — over the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The institutions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated in India in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 (Montague-Chelmsford Reforms). The Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker’s office when it is vacant. He also acts as the Speaker when the latter is absent from the sitting of the House. In both the cases, he assumes all the powers of the Speaker. The Deputy Speaker has one special privilege, that is, whenever he is appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee, he automatically becomes its chairman. When the Speaker presides over the House, the Deputy Speaker is like any other ordinary member of the House. Context – The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and five states — Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand — over the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘River Cities Alliance’, consider the following statements
- It is a dedicated platform for river cities implemented jointly by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- DHARA which stands for Driving Holistic Action for Urban Rivers is the annual meeting of the members of the River Cities Alliance (RCA) organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct RCA is a dedicated platform for river cities to ideate, discuss and exchange information for sustainable management of urban rivers. It includes cities from both the Ganga basin and non-Ganga basin states. It is being implemented by a partnership of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. River Cities Alliance (RCA) started with 30 cities in 2021 and currently has 95 cities as members across India. DHARA which stands for Driving Holistic Action for Urban Rivers, the annual meeting of the members of the River Cities Alliance (RCA), is being organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) Context – DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance was held In Pune on 13th – 14th February, 2023
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct RCA is a dedicated platform for river cities to ideate, discuss and exchange information for sustainable management of urban rivers. It includes cities from both the Ganga basin and non-Ganga basin states. It is being implemented by a partnership of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. River Cities Alliance (RCA) started with 30 cities in 2021 and currently has 95 cities as members across India. DHARA which stands for Driving Holistic Action for Urban Rivers, the annual meeting of the members of the River Cities Alliance (RCA), is being organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) Context – DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance was held In Pune on 13th – 14th February, 2023
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which one of the following statements best describes ‘Data embassies’
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Solution(b)
A data embassy refers to server resources owned and maintained by a nation-state outside its territorial boundaries, according to its own laws. They are a set of servers that store one country’s data and are under that country’s jurisdiction while being located in another country. It is a physical data centre of trusted nations which enjoy diplomatic immunity from local laws.
Context – The government announced the setting up of Data embassies in its budget 2023-24.
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Solution(b)
A data embassy refers to server resources owned and maintained by a nation-state outside its territorial boundaries, according to its own laws. They are a set of servers that store one country’s data and are under that country’s jurisdiction while being located in another country. It is a physical data centre of trusted nations which enjoy diplomatic immunity from local laws.
Context – The government announced the setting up of Data embassies in its budget 2023-24.
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