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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to Phase-3 of Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yozana (PMGSY):
1. It will be implemented from 2019-20 to 2029-30
2. Construction of bridges of up to 200m in plain areas and 300 m in Himalayan and northeastern states
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Explanation: The Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched Phase III of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) on the side lines of the National Workshop on PMGSY organised by the Ministry of Rural Development in New Delhi. The Phase-III of PMGSY aims at consolidation of 1,25,000 Kms Through Routes and Major Rural Links that connect habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals with an estimated cost of Rs. 80,250 crores (Central Share of Rs. 53,800 crores) for the period 2019-20 to 2024-25. The funding pattern for the PMGSY-III will be 60:40 between Centre and the States for States other than NE & Himalayan States and 90:10 for NE and Himalayan States as applicable for Central sponsored schemes. Construction of bridges of up to 150m in plain areas and 200 m in Himalayan and northeastern states.
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Explanation: The Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched Phase III of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) on the side lines of the National Workshop on PMGSY organised by the Ministry of Rural Development in New Delhi. The Phase-III of PMGSY aims at consolidation of 1,25,000 Kms Through Routes and Major Rural Links that connect habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals with an estimated cost of Rs. 80,250 crores (Central Share of Rs. 53,800 crores) for the period 2019-20 to 2024-25. The funding pattern for the PMGSY-III will be 60:40 between Centre and the States for States other than NE & Himalayan States and 90:10 for NE and Himalayan States as applicable for Central sponsored schemes. Construction of bridges of up to 150m in plain areas and 200 m in Himalayan and northeastern states.
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2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP):
1. Previously it was known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme (NLRMP) and launched in 2005
2. The programme is the amalgamation of two projects namely Computerization of Land Records (CLR) and Strengthening of Revenue Administration and Updating of Land Records (SRA & ULR)
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: The Digital India Land Record Modernization Programme (DILRMP), previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme (NLRMP) was launched in 2008. The purpose of the programme is to digitize and modernize land records and develop a centralised land record management system. The programme is the amalgamation of two projects namely Computerisation of Land Records (CLR) and Strengthening of Revenue Administration and Updating of Land Records (SRA & ULR). According to the Ministry of Rural development,around 90% of the land of Indian villages have been computerised under Digital india Land Records Modernisation Programme(DILRMP).
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Explanation: The Digital India Land Record Modernization Programme (DILRMP), previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme (NLRMP) was launched in 2008. The purpose of the programme is to digitize and modernize land records and develop a centralised land record management system. The programme is the amalgamation of two projects namely Computerisation of Land Records (CLR) and Strengthening of Revenue Administration and Updating of Land Records (SRA & ULR). According to the Ministry of Rural development,around 90% of the land of Indian villages have been computerised under Digital india Land Records Modernisation Programme(DILRMP).
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3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to Future Skills Prime Programme:
1. FutureSkills Programme was launched in 2018 jointly by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and industry body FICCI
2. The programme aims to reskill 5 million professionals and potential employees & students in the industry
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: FutureSkills Programme was launched in 2018 jointly by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and industry body NASSCOM. The programme aims to reskill 2 million professionals and potential employees & students in the industry in eight emerging technologies over a period of 5 years. The emerging technologies include artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotic process automation, internet of things, big data analytics, 3D printing, cloud computing, social and mobile. To do this, FutureSkills portal uses the technology of the future, to create a space where a learner can access content on all the skills of the future.
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Explanation: FutureSkills Programme was launched in 2018 jointly by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and industry body NASSCOM. The programme aims to reskill 2 million professionals and potential employees & students in the industry in eight emerging technologies over a period of 5 years. The emerging technologies include artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotic process automation, internet of things, big data analytics, 3D printing, cloud computing, social and mobile. To do this, FutureSkills portal uses the technology of the future, to create a space where a learner can access content on all the skills of the future.
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4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsRecently, which country peace keepers received UN medal for peace keeping in South Sudan?
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ANS: Recently, Indian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations (UN) medal for their service and contribution to building peace in the country. United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948.It provides security and the political and peace-building support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to peace. It deploys troops and police from around the world, integrating them with civilian peacekeepers to address a range of mandates set by the UN Security Council (UNSC) and the General Assembly.
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ANS: Recently, Indian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations (UN) medal for their service and contribution to building peace in the country. United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948.It provides security and the political and peace-building support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to peace. It deploys troops and police from around the world, integrating them with civilian peacekeepers to address a range of mandates set by the UN Security Council (UNSC) and the General Assembly.
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5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsIndia and the US will meet for the second 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington, USA. Which of the following Ministries participate in this dialogue?
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Explanation: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. The 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and the US was started in 2017. This new mechanism had replaced Strategic and Commercial Dialogue, a 2+2 meeting of the foreign and commerce ministers of the two countries.
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Explanation: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. The 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and the US was started in 2017. This new mechanism had replaced Strategic and Commercial Dialogue, a 2+2 meeting of the foreign and commerce ministers of the two countries.