Q1:
With reference to the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), and choose the correct option ?
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme which aims at employment generation.
- Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is the implementing Agency at the National Level of the scheme.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation
Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a credit linked subsidy programme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
PMEGP is a central sector scheme and not a centrally sponsored scheme.
Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC), is the nodal agency at national level for implementation of the scheme. At state level the scheme is implemented through KVIC, KVIB and District Industries center.
Q2:
With reference to National Cadet Corps (NCC), consider the following statements and choose the incorrect option:
- The NCC falls under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It was formed in 1976 on the recommendation of Swaran singh Committee.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Explanation
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) falls under the purview of the Ministry of Defence and is headed by a Director General of three-star military rank.
The NCC was formed in 1948 (on the recommendation of H. N. Kunzru Committee-1946), and has its roots to British era uniformed youth entities like University Corps or University Officer Training Corps.
Q3:
Which of the following Initiatives have been launched to promote Women in Science?
- Vigyan Jyoti Scheme
- GATI Scheme
- KIRAN Scheme
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : d
Explanation
Vigyan Jyoti Scheme is launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST).
It is intended to create a level-playing field for the meritorious girls in high school to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in their higher education.
It also offers exposure for girl students from the rural background to help to plan their journey from school to a job of their choice in the field of science.
The Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI) will develop a comprehensive Charter and a framework for assessing Gender Equality in STEM.
Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN) Scheme is started by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) aimed to bring gender parity in the Science & Technology sector by inducting morewomen talent in the research & development domain.
Q 4:
Which of the following criteria’s will be included to evaluate performances in Swachh Survekshan 2021?
- Segregation of waste into Wet, Dry and Hazard categories.
- Construction and Demolition waste processing.
- Percentage of increase in tree cover annually.
- Sanitation status of cities.
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 4
- 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer : b
Explanation
Recently, a new category of awards titled ‘Prerak Dauur Samman’ has been announced as part of Swachh Survekshan 2021.
The Prerak Dauur Samman has a total of five additional subcategories namely, Divya (Platinum), Anupam (Gold), Ujjwal (Silver), Udit (Bronze) and Aarohi (Aspiring).
In Swachh Survekshan 2020, cities are evaluated on the criteria of ‘population category’ but for 2021, they will be categorised on the basis of six select indicator wise performance criteria.
Segregation of waste into Wet, Dry and Hazard categories.
Processing capacity against wet waste generated.
Processing and recycling of wet and dry waste.
Construction and Demolition waste processing.
Percentage of waste going to landfills.
Sanitation status of cities.
Q5:
With reference to ‘ARIIA Rankings’, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Education.
- It focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship development in high education institutions.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 and 2
Answer : 3
Explanation
Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) Rankings is an initiative of the Ministry of Education.
The Government of India will systematically rank all the major higher educational institutions and universities in India on indicators related to “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” amongst students and faculties.
Major Indicators For Rankings are as follows:
Budget & Funding Support.
Infrastructure & Facilities.
Awareness, Promotions & support for Idea Generation & Innovation.
Promotion & Support for Entrepreneurship Development.
Innovative Learning Methods & Courses.
Intellectual Property Generation, Technology Transfer & Commercialization.
Innovation in Governance of the Institution.
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