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1. Which Union Ministry implements the Faster Adoption and

Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)?
[A] Ministry of Heavy Industries
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Heavy Industries]

Notes:
Ministry of Heavy Industries stated that under phase-II of FAME-India
Scheme, Rs. 1000 Cr. is allocated for the development of charging
infrastructure.
FAME stands for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric
Vehicles. The Ministry has sanctioned 2,877 electric vehicle charging
stations in 68 cities across 25 states/UTs. It also sanctioned 520 Charging
Stations for developing charging Infrastructure under Phase-I of FAME
India Scheme.

2. Which state recent passed the ‘Freedom of Religion

(Amendment) Act’?
[A] Odisha
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Telangana
[D] Haryana
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]

Notes:
The Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. Gen. (Retired) Gurmit Singh, approved the
State’s Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act.
According to the amended bill, forced conversion in the State will come
under the category of crime. Apart from a maximum imprisonment of up to
ten years, those persons indulging in forceful and unlawful conversion in
Uttarakhand will be slapped with a fine of at least Rs 50,000.

3. Which institution recommends the minimum support prices

(MSPs) for 22 products in India?
[A] Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
[B] Food Corporation of India
[C] Agricultural produce market committee
[D] Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices]

Notes:
The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at
the beginning of the sowing season for 22 crops on the basis of the
recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
(CACP).
The Union Cabinet approved minimum support prices (MSPs) for copra for
2023 season, based on recommendations of CACP and prices and views
of major coconut-growing states. MSP is fixed at Rs 10,860 per quintal for
milling copra and at Rs 11,750 per quintal for ball copra.
4. The Aspirational Block Programme (ABP), which was launched
recently, covers how many districts initially?
[A] 100
[B] 200
[C] 500
[D] 1000
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: C [500]

Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the government’s Aspirational
Block Programme (ABP), to improve performance of blocks lagging on
development parameters.
The Aspirational Blocks Programme is on the lines of the Aspirational
District Programme that was launched in 2018, covering 112 districts
across the country. The new programme will cover 500 districts across 31
states and Union Territories initially.

5. Which state launched a facility for entrepreneurs to submit

complaints using WhatsApp?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Kerala]

Notes:
The Industries department of the Kerala government has launched a
facility for entrepreneurs to submit their complaints or seek redressals
using the WhatsApp platform.
Under this facility, the complaint message will be attended to in 10 minutes
and the complaints are expected to be settled within seven days. This is a
temporary set-up until the statutory grievance settlement mechanism
comes into effect.

6. Which Indian state launched the caste-based census?

[A] Bihar
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Jharkhand
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Bihar]

Notes:
The first phase of the caste-based census kicked off in Bihar, in which the
number of all households in the state will be counted.
The Bihar cabinet on June 2, 2022 decided to conduct the caste-based
census in the state. The decadal census conducted by the Union
Government counts religious groups and Scheduled Castes (SCs) and
Scheduled Tribes (STs).
7. Which state won the UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Awards 2023 for
Jaga Mission?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Rajasthan
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: C [Odisha]

Notes:
Odisha has won the UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga
Mission initiative of the state. Jaga mission is the world’s largest land
titling and slum upgrading program which aims at empowering the lives of
slum dwellers.
Odisha is undertaking Jaga Mission to upgrade all of the state’s 2,919
 slums. In the last five years of the initiative, 1,75,000 families have been
granted land tenure security.
8. ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ campaign is associated with which Union
Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Railways
[B] Ministry of Tourism
[C] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Tourism]

Notes:
‘Dekho Apna Desh’ campaign was launched by Union Tourism Minister at
Konark, Odisha, in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal
to travel to at least 15 destinations by the year 2022, to promote domestic
tourism.
Indian Railways recently launched the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, in line
with the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative. The train runs on a route connecting
pilgrimage sites of Ayodhya in India and Janakpur in Nepal.
9. Which state/UT Police launched the ‘Cyber Congress initiative’?
[A] Kerala
[B] Telangana
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Telangana]

Notes:
The Women Safety Wing of Telangana Police recently launched the ‘Cyber
Congress initiative’. It aims to train, empower and equip the young
generation the knowledge and skills required to protect themselves and
their communities from cyber crimes.
The students are trained to become ‘cyber ambassadors’ in the region.
10. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘National Urban
Technology Mission for Municipal Services and ULBs’?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]

Notes:
The Centre is set to launch a five-year National Urban Technology Mission
which will introduce technological innovations in municipal services and
infrastructure of 4,500 urban local bodies in the country.
The mission is to be carried by the Ministry of housing and urban affairs.
The mission will identify six basic common citizen services which every
urban local body will have to offer online.

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11. Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with which Ministry, organises

the Veer Gatha Project?
[A] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[B] Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Skill Development
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Education]

Notes:
The Ministry of Defence in collaboration with Ministry of Education,
Department of School Education & Literacy, organised the Veer Gatha Project
2.0.
Under the project, school students may be motivated to do projects/activities
based on gallantry award winners. Veer Gatha Edition-1 was attended by 8
lakh students last year, while this time the number of these entries has
crossed 19 lakhs.

12. Which Union Ministry recently notified officials to act as members

of Grievance Appellate Committees (GAC)?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Finance Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]

Notes:
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified nine officials to
act as members of Grievance Appellate Committees (GAC).
The Centre established three Grievance Appellate Committees based on the
recently amended Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and
Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules 2021”). Three Committees
have been constituted with three members each.

13. Which state has mandated one-year work experience for

recruitment in state government departments?
[A] Odisha
[B] Goa
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttarakhand
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Goa]

Notes:
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that one-year work
experience would be made compulsory for recruitment in state government
departments.
The practice would help the government in getting skilled manpower. The
Chief Minister also launched ‘Har Ghar Dhyan’ organized by the Directorate of
Art and Culture in collaboration with Art of Living.
14. Who are the beneficiaries of the PM-VIKAS scheme announced in
the Union Budget 2023?
[A] Teachers
[B] MSMEs
[C] Artisans
[D] Students
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: C [Artisans]

Notes:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new initiative for
empowering the Vishwakarma community.
The PM VIKAS (Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman) yojana will
provide support by providing skills training to artisans and craftsmen people
engaged in traditional and skilled professions. The special package will help
integrate them with MSME value chain.
15. Which Indian state implements the ‘Pudumai Penn’ scholarship
scheme for girl students?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]

Notes:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched phase 2 of the ‘Pudumai
Penn’ scheme, a scholarship scheme for girl students, in Chennai.
The scheme involves the distribution of a scholarship amount of ₹1,000 per
month to girl students pursuing their higher studies after completing their
schooling at a government school. The scholarship is provided through the
Social Welfare Department.

16. The mPassport Police App was introduced recently by which Union
Ministry?
[A] Ministry of External Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of External Affairs]

Notes:
The mPassport Police App was introduced recently by the Union External
Affairs Ministry. The aim of this application is to simplify and hasten the
process of police verification of passport issuance.
It will reduce the verification time by five days from the previous verification
time of 15 days to complete this process. With this application, the police
personnel can submit digital and paperless verification reports via mobile
tablets. It was launched for the Delhi Police jurisdiction alone.
17. What is the objective of the ‘Jan Aushadhi Train’?
[A] Create awareness about Jan Aushadhi scheme
[B] Provide affordable medicines
[C] Conduct Medical screenings
[D] Provide Vaccinations
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Create awareness about Jan Aushadhi scheme]

Notes:
The Jan Aushadhi Train was flagged off recently in New Delhi by union
ministers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Ashwini Vaishnaw.
It was launched as part of the week-long celebrations commemorating the
Jan Aushadhi scheme. This is the second such train to be flagged off to
create awareness about the scheme. The train seeks to raise awareness
about Jan Aushadhi Generic medicines that are available through more than
9,000 Kendras spread across India.
18. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘LEAN Scheme’?
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of MSME]

Notes:
The MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme was launched by Union Ministry of
MSME to improve the global competitiveness of Indian MSMEs.
The scheme will encourage MSMEs to adopt LEAN manufacturing practices,
such as 5S, Kaizen, KANBAN, and Visual workplace. The scheme aims to
transform Indian MSMEs into world-class manufacturers through LEAN
manufacturing practices.

19. Who are the beneficiaries of the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ programme?

[A] Defence personnel
[B] Fishermen
[C] Non-Resident Indians
[D] Exporters
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Fishermen]

Notes:
Sagar Parikrama Phase IV was launched recently. The main objective of
‘Sagar Parikrama’ is to facilitate interaction with fishermen, coastal
communities and stakeholders to disseminate information of various
fisheries related schemes and programs.
It also aims to promote responsible fisheries and protection of marine
ecosystem.

20. Captive Employment Initiative was launched under which

scheme?
[A] Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushalya Yojana
[B] MGNREGA
[C] Mission Antyodaya
[D] Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushalya Yojana]

Notes:
Captive Employment Initiative was launched by the Central Government
under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushalya Yojana.
Under this initiative, captive employers will train rural poor youth and provide
them with jobs in their company or subsidiary.

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21. Which Union Ministry released the ‘Swachh Jal Se Suraksha

Campaign Report’?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Jal Shakti]

Notes:
Swachh Jal Se Suraksha Campaign Report was released recently under the
Jal Jeevan Mission. The campaign was organised from 2nd October, 2022 to
31st March, 2023.
Water quality testing has been reported in 5.39 lakh (89.69 %) villages for
chemical and in 4.47 lakh (74.46 %) villages for bacteriological
contamination.

22. Ministry of Women and Child Development launched ‘Amrit

Generation Campaign: Naye Bharat Ke Sapne’ along with which
company?
[A] Meta
[B] Microsoft
[C] Google
[D] Apple
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Meta]

Notes:
‘Amrit Generation Campaign: Naye Bharat Ke Sapne’ was launched recently
by Meta and Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Its aim is to empower and engage the youth of India by encouraging them to
express their aspirations and dreams for the future.

23. What is the outlay for 3 schemes related to disaster management,

which were announced by the Government of India, recently?
[A] Rs.1000 crore
[B] Rs.2000 crore
[C] Rs.8000 crore
[D] Rs.9000 crore
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: C [Rs.8000 crore]

Notes:
The Union Home Minister, has recently announced three schemes worth
₹8,000 crore related to disaster management, which includes modernisation
of fire services, flood mitigation in seven major cities and prevention of
landslides in 17 states.
It was informed by the Minister, that for modernization and expansion of fire
brigade services, about ₹5,000 crore assistance will be given to all States
and to mitigate the danger of floods in urban areas, in seven major cities,
₹2,500 crore will be given.
24. Union Culture Ministry is set to implement “Financial Assistance for
Veteran Artists” along with which bank?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Canara Bank
[C] Punjab National Bank
[D] HDFC Bank
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Canara Bank]

Notes:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Ministry of
Culture and Canara Bank for disbursal of financial assistance to veteran
artists under the “Scheme for Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists”.
Under the scheme, a financial assistance of Rs. 6000/- per month is provided
to artists and scholars above the age of 60 years who have contributed
significantly in their specialized fields of performing arts and culture.
25. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘PM-PRANAM scheme’?
[A] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
[B] Ministry of Sports
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers]

Notes:
The Centre approved a new scheme PM-PRANAM to incentivise states to
promote alternative fertilisers and reduce the use of chemical fertilisers.
PM-PRANAM stands for PM – Programme for Restoration, Awareness,
Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth scheme. It also
decided to continue the current urea subsidy scheme for three years ending
March 2025, with an outlay of Rs 3.68 lakh crore.

26. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Tomato Grand Challenge

Hackathon’?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Consumer Affairs
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of MSME
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Consumer Affairs]

Notes:
Department of Consumer Affairs announced the Tomato Grand Challenge
(TGC) hackathon to invite innovative ideas at various levels of the tomato
value chain to ensure availability of tomato to the consumers at affordable
prices and help tomato farmers get value for the produce.
The Hackathon has been formulated by the Department of Consumer Affairs
in collaboration with Ministry of Education (Innovation Cell).
27. ‘Promotion of R&D and Innovation in the pharma-med tech sector’
is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of MSME
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers]

Notes:
The Department of Pharmaceuticals’ Research & Development (R&D)
scheme, titled “Promotion of Research and Development and Innovation in
the pharma-medtech sector,” will soon be sent for approval by the Union
Cabinet.
The proposal has been reviewed in the Empowered Technical Group (ETG)
meeting and is currently awaiting approval from Minister of Chemical and
Fertilizer.
28. Which state/UT recently passed the ‘Honour of Dead Body Bill,
2023’?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]

Notes:
The Rajasthan Honour of Dead Body Bill, 2023 was passed recently by the
state assembly.
The bill aims to forbid protests by relatives of deceased individuals who sit
with the bodies on roads or public spaces and demand compensation or
jobs. The Bill states that such acts will become an offence, punishable with
imprisonment of up to five years.

29. Study in India is a flagship program under the aegis of which

Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Finance
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Education]

Notes:
Study in India is a flagship program under the aegis of the Ministry of
Education (MoE). It aims to increase the number of international students in
India.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Union External Affairs
Minister, S. Jaishankar, jointly launched the Study in India Portal. The
platform serves as a comprehensive hub, streamlining the academic journey
of international students studying in India.

30. Which state has announced the Indira Gandhi free smartphone
Yojana 2023?
[A] Punjab
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Karnataka
[D] Chhattisgarh
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]

Notes:
The Government of Rajasthan, headed by Ashok Gehlot has recently
announced a new scheme known as the Indira Gandhi free smartphone
Yojana 2023.
Under the scheme, the state Government will provide internet and voice call
services with a free mobile phone for all the women in the state of Rajasthan.
The state is aiming to distribute a total of 40 Lakh phones in the first round of
the scheme.

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31. Which state/UT Rural Livelihoods Mission bagged the SKOCH

Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047”?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Kerala
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]

Notes:
The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) has bagged the
SKOCH Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold
category.
It was recognised for its outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues
for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Union Territory.

32. Which state/UT launched a dedicated portal (upevsubsidy) to

facilitate the application process for electric vehicle subsidies?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] New Delhi
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]

Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a portal called
“upevsubsidy.in” to facilitate the application process for electric vehicle
subsidies provided by the state.
This initiative is part of their electric vehicle policy, which aims to encourage
the adoption and purchase of electric vehicles in Uttar Pradesh by offering
incentives.

33. Which state/UT recently passed the ‘Honour of Dead Body Bill,
2023’?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]

Notes:
The Rajasthan Honour of Dead Body Bill, 2023 was passed recently by the
state assembly.
The bill aims to forbid protests by relatives of deceased individuals who sit
with the bodies on roads or public spaces and demand compensation or
jobs. The Bill states that such acts will become an offence, punishable with
imprisonment of up to five years.
34. ‘Price Stabilisation Fund’ is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of MSME
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public

Distribution]
Notes:
To address the current surge in tomato prices and ensure affordability for
consumers, the government has initiated the procurement of tomatoes
through the Price Stabilisation Fund.
These tomatoes are being provided to consumers at significantly subsidized
rates. The Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) was set up in 2014-15 under the
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Famers Welfare. It was then
transferred to Department of Consumer Affairs from 2016.
35. Which state has unveiled its dedicated Semiconductor Policy
(2022-2027)?
[A] Telangana
[B] Gujarat
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]

Notes:
The Gujarat government has unveiled the Semiconductor Policy (2022-2027),
becoming ione of the first states in India to introduce a dedicated
Semiconductor Policy.
The State government has also unveiled an IT/ITES (Information Technology
and Information Technology Enabled Services) policy to promote the
information technology and semiconductor design domains.
36. Which state has launched the Annapurna Food Packet Scheme?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]

Notes:
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan – Ashok Gehlot has recently launched the
state government’s Annapurna Food Packet Scheme which aims to distribute
food packets to more than 10.4 million families for free every month.
This scheme is part of ‘Inflation Relief Package’ as announced by the state
government in its budget to provide relief to the public.

37. Which state launched the ‘Manav Sampada Portal’ to instill

transparency in administrative procedures?
[A] Bihar
[B] Gujarat
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]

Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Government launched the ‘Manav Sampada Portal’ aiming
to instil transparency in administrative procedures.
This initiative, according to an official statement, intends to bring the
“activities of officers and employees from various departments into the
public domain through the portal”. Pertinent details concerning their
appointments, leave management, transfers, and retirements will be
accessible on the platform.
38. ‘NAMASTE’ is a scheme launched by which Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs and?
[A] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]

Notes:
To eliminate hazardous cleaning, stop deaths of sewer and septic tank
workers and ensure their safety and dignity, Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment (MoSJE) and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
have jointly formulated a scheme namely National Action for Mechanised
Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE).
The scheme is to be implemented in all 4800+ Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of
the country, during the three years up to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs. 349.70
crore.

39. Which city approved the ‘Aspirational City Scheme’ for 100 Most
Backward Urban Areas?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Assam
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]

Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the implementation of the
‘Aspirational City Scheme’ in 100 of the most backward urban areas with
populations ranging from 20,000 to 1 lakh.
Under this scheme, projects will be executed through funding from
government schemes, including central and state government programs, as
well as MP and MLA funds. The selection of these 100 aspirational urban
areas will be based on 16 parameters set by NITI Aayog among the 762
urban areas.

40. What is the financial outlay for e-Courts Phase III scheme?
[A] Rs. 7210 crore
[B] Rs. 8200 crore
[C] Rs. 9000 crore
[D] Rs. 10000 crore
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: A [Rs. 7210 crore]

Notes:
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister of India, has accorded approval for
the e-Courts Project Phase III. It is a Central Sector Scheme which will be
implemented in four years with a financial allocation of Rs.7210 crore,
starting from 2023.
This mission aims to enhance access to justice through technology. The
Phase III will focus on digitizing court records, introducing universal e-filing
and e-payment systems, implementing intelligent systems to aid judges and
registries in decision-making.

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41. Which state is set to launch ‘Shubhayatra’ scheme to provide

financial support to overseas emigrants from the State?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]

Notes:
The Kerala state government is set to roll out a unique scheme to provide
financial support to first-time overseas emigrants from Kerala.
Titled ‘Shubhayatra’, the project envisages creating a positive and productive
migration ecosystem by providing a financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh with
a tax holiday for six months and interest subvention to meet the incidental
expense of eligible candidates.

42. Which state/UT launched a clean district ranking drive called

MODI (Most Outstanding District Initiative)?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]

Notes:
Assam launched a clean district ranking drive called MODI (Most
Outstanding District Initiative), to boost solid waste management and
sanitation.
Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the most outstanding
district will be awarded Rs 100 crore towards infrastructure development and
the results will be tentatively declared by the first week of April 2024. The
cabinet also approved installation of 2,000 CCTV cameras across the state.

43. Vishwakarma Yojana will be launched in how many Indian cities?

[A] 10
[B] 15
[C] 20
[D] 70
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Correct Answer: D [70]

Notes:
The Government of India is set to launch Vishwakarma Yojana at 70
locations across India on September 17, coinciding with Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s birthday.
The scheme was announced during the Prime Minister’s Independence Day
speech and is aimed at benefiting skilled individuals in traditional
craftsmanship. Over the next five years, the program will allocate an
expenditure of 13,000 crores.
44. Which state approved a permanent housing scheme for
displaced people and extended the ‘disturbed area’ status of the
State?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Manipur
[C] Assam
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]

Notes:
The Manipur Cabinet approved a permanent housing scheme for displaced
people and extended the ‘disturbed area’ status of the State.
The State Cabinet also approves the extension of the ‘disturbed area’ status
and condemns the ‘unwanted actions’ of the Central security forces on
civilians.
45. Which Union Ministry has developed the ‘UPAg’ Portal?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare]

Notes:
The Indian government has introduced the Unified Portal for Agricultural
Statistics (UPAg), an online platform developed by the Ministry of Agriculture
and Farmers’ Welfare.
The Portal’s core function is to generate crop estimates and integrate with
other agriculture-related statistical systems. It aims to combat challenges
like non-standardized and unverified data, ultimately supporting data-driven
decision-making in India’s agriculture sector.
46. PM GatiShakti reduces the preparation time of detailed project
report (DPR) from six months to_:?
[A] 4 months
[B] 3 months
[C] 30 days
[D] 15 days
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Correct Answer: D [15 days]

Notes:
The PM GatiShakti-National Master Plan (NMP) has reduced the time it takes
to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) from six months to about 15 days.
This development is a significant step towards expediting the
implementation of urban infrastructure projects in India. India has planned
around 8,890 km of roads, 27,000 km of railway tracks and 920 km of
petroleum and nat-gas pipelines based on the plan, two years after it was
launched.
47. The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal has been launched by
which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]

Notes:
The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal has been made live by Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country can participate in this initiative
to voluntarily submit their key data on a regular basis, through a simple data
entry form on the portal. The dashboard would serve as a tool for comparing
similarly placed cities and promoting peer learning among cities.

48. The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal has been launched by
which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
Hide Answer

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]

Notes:
The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal has been made live by Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country can participate in this initiative
to voluntarily submit their key data on a regular basis, through a simple data
entry form on the portal. The dashboard would serve as a tool for comparing
similarly placed cities and promoting peer learning among cities.

49. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Janjaatiya Aadivasi

Nyaya Mahabhiyaan from which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: D [Jharkhand]

Notes:
Prime Minister Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Janjaatiya Aadivasi Nyaya
Mahabhiyaan, PM JanMan on the occasion of third Janjaatiya Gaurav Diwas
at Khunti district of Jharkhand.
The 24,000-crore rupee scheme aims to benefit and saturate the families and
habitations with basic facilities. The Prime Minister also released the 15th
instalment of about 18000 crore rupees under PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi,
during the occasion.

50. “Gram Manchitra” application, which was recently launched, is

associated with_:?
[A] Geographic Information System
[B] Cultural Archive
[C] Educational Resource
[D] Vaccination Reminder
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Correct Answer: A [Geographic Information System]

 Notes:
In order to encourage the Spatial Planning by the Gram Panchayat, Ministry of
Panchayati Raj had launched the Geographic Information System (GIS)
application “Gram Manchitra”. This application facilitates and supports Gram
Panchayats to perform planning at Gram Panchayat level using geo-spatial
technology.
It provides a unified Geo Spatial platform to better visualize the various
developmental works to be taken up across the different sectors and provide
a decision support system for Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).
Ministry has launched mActionSoft, a mobile based solution to help in
capturing photos with Geo-Tags (GPS Coordinates) for the works which have
asset as an output. Geo-tagging of the assets is done in all three stages.

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