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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the new scheme ‘Pattabhi Sitaramayya — Self Business Group (PS-SBG),’ consider the following statements:
- The scheme is an initiative launched by State Bank of India.
- Under the scheme, maximum financial assistance given will be Rs. 25 lakh without collateral security.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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Statement 1 is incorrect as the scheme is an initiative launched by Andhra Bank and not State Bank of India. The scheme was launched to commemorate the 138th birth anniversary of its founder Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya, and the Silver Jubilee of the SHG-Bank linkage programme in the country.
Statement2 is correct as under the scheme, maximum financial assistance will be Rs. 25 lakh without collateral security. The Self Help Groups (SHGs), which have had five years of association with Andhra Bank, will be eligible for the scheme.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect as the scheme is an initiative launched by Andhra Bank and not State Bank of India. The scheme was launched to commemorate the 138th birth anniversary of its founder Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya, and the Silver Jubilee of the SHG-Bank linkage programme in the country.
Statement2 is correct as under the scheme, maximum financial assistance will be Rs. 25 lakh without collateral security. The Self Help Groups (SHGs), which have had five years of association with Andhra Bank, will be eligible for the scheme. - Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project (SISPP),” consider the following statements:
- The purpose is to increase solar generation capacity through establishment of large-scale parks.
- The GoI has signed $98million loan agreement with International Monetary Fund (IMF), for the project.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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Statement 1 is correct as the The purpose of the project is to increase solar generation capacity through establishment of large-scale parks in the country. The project will help establish large-scale solar parks and support the government’s plan to install 100 Gigawatts (GW) of solar power out of a total renewable-energy target of 175 GW by 2022.
Statement2 is incorrect as the Government of India (GoI) has signed a $98 million loan agreement and $2 million grant agreement with World Bank (WB) for “Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project (SISPP)”. The project will finance the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), to provide sub-loans to select states to invest in various solar parks, mostly under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Solar Park Scheme.
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Statement 1 is correct as the The purpose of the project is to increase solar generation capacity through establishment of large-scale parks in the country. The project will help establish large-scale solar parks and support the government’s plan to install 100 Gigawatts (GW) of solar power out of a total renewable-energy target of 175 GW by 2022.
Statement2 is incorrect as the Government of India (GoI) has signed a $98 million loan agreement and $2 million grant agreement with World Bank (WB) for “Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project (SISPP)”. The project will finance the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), to provide sub-loans to select states to invest in various solar parks, mostly under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Solar Park Scheme.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Sangai festival”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Sangai Festival is an annual cultural extravaganza in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The ‘Festival’ is named after the State animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Sangai Festival is an annual cultural extravaganza in Manipur.
Statement 2 is correct. The ‘Festival’ is named after the State animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Sangai Festival is an annual cultural extravaganza in Manipur.
Statement 2 is correct. The ‘Festival’ is named after the State animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “International Court of Justice (ICJ), recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The seat of the court is situated in the Geneva.
- The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The seat of the court is situated in the Hague, Netherlands.
Statement 2 is correct. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The seat of the court is situated in the Hague, Netherlands.
Statement 2 is correct. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsThe multi-modal platform launched for the surveillance of important programmes and projects of the Government of India is called:
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- Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi launched a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation).
- PRAGATI is a unique integrating and interactive platform.
- The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances, and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India as well as projects flagged by State Governments.
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- Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi launched a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation).
- PRAGATI is a unique integrating and interactive platform.
- The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances, and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India as well as projects flagged by State Governments.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra (PMMSK), consider the following statements:
- It encourages community participation of women.
- It is envisaged to work at only national and state levels.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given approval to the new scheme called ‘Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra’, which will empower rural women through community participation to create an environment in which they realize their full potential. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
“Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra (PMMSK)” is envisaged to work at various levels. While, National level (domain based knowledge support) and State level (State Resource Centre for Women) structures will provide technical support to the respective government on issues related to women, the District and Block level Centres will provide support to PMMSK and also give a foothold to BBBP in 640 districts to be covered in a phased manner. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given approval to the new scheme called ‘Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra’, which will empower rural women through community participation to create an environment in which they realize their full potential. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
“Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra (PMMSK)” is envisaged to work at various levels. While, National level (domain based knowledge support) and State level (State Resource Centre for Women) structures will provide technical support to the respective government on issues related to women, the District and Block level Centres will provide support to PMMSK and also give a foothold to BBBP in 640 districts to be covered in a phased manner. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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