AJ PIB 5-8 Flashcards
1) The first meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) recently took place
under the chairmanship of Sunil J. Singhi in New Delhi. NTWB was established in
____________ by ________________. Fill the gap
[a] 2020, Ministry of MSME
[b] 2018, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[c] 2019, Ministry of Finance
[d] 2021, Ministry of Cooperation
[e] 2020, Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: [b]
➢What: The first meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB)
recently took place under the chairmanship of Sunil J. Singhi in New Delhi.
About NTWD
• It was constituted for the Welfare of Traders and their employees by the
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of
Commerce and Industry.
• Established: 2018
• Composition:
▪ Chairperson (non-official)
▪ 5 members (non-official) having special knowledge of matters relating
to the technical or other aspects of retail trade
▪ 10 members (non-official) representing Trade Associations
▪ Non-official member representing each State/UT
▪ 9 Ex-officio representatives from Ministries/Departments.
• Functions: It advises the Government on the fulfilment of the following
objectives -
▪ To identify policy measures to achieve the objective of the welfare of
traders and their employees.
▪ To suggest simplifications in the Acts and Rules applicable to traders.
▪ To make recommendations to reduce the compliance burden of
traders.
▪ To improve access to funds for traders.
▪ To make recommendations regarding social security benefits like
insurance, pension, healthcare, etc., for traders and their employees.
▪ To make recommendations to address any other problems and issues
of traders and their employees.
Q.2) When was National Award for Innovations & Good Practices in Educational
Administration instituted by the Ministry of Education to honour innovations and good
practices of the district- and block-level education officers?
[a] 2014
[b] 2016
[c] 2018
[d] 2020
[e] 2022
Answer: [a]
➢What: The National Award for Innovations and Good Practices in
Educational Administration (2020-21 & 2021-22) was conferred recently
on 65 outstanding district and block education officers.
About Awards
• Objectives:
▪ To encourage innovations and good practices in educational
administration at the grassroots level for improving the functioning of
the public system of education.
▪ To create a culture and ecosystem of innovations and good practices in
educational administration at the field level of educational
administration.
▪ To document and disseminate innovations and good practices in
educational administration at district and block levels.
• Instituted by: National Institute of Educational Planning and
Administration (Ministry of Education) for district- and block-level
education officers.
• Launch Year: 2014
• It presents selected officers with an award/certificate of appreciation in
the national function conceding with a national conference on
innovations and good practices in educational administration.
▪ This conference is being organised by NIEPA in New Delhi.
Q.3) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a flagship scheme
namely Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with an investment of
___________ crore in all the States/UTs for a period of __________ for holistic development
of the fisheries sector in the country.
[a] Rs. 12345 crores, 10 years
[b] Rs. 15459 crores, 3 years
[c] Rs. 20050 crores, 5 years
[d] Rs. 16030 crores, 6 years
[e] Rs. 13940 crores, 4 years
Answer: [c]
➢Objective– To bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and
responsible development of fisheries sector in India.
➢Beneficiaries
• Fishers, Fish farmers, Fish workers, Fish vendors, SCs/STs/Women/
Differently abled persons, Fisheries cooperatives/Federations, FFPOs,
Fisheries Development corporations, Self Help Groups (SHGs)/Joint
Liability Groups (JLGs) and Individual Entrepreneurs.
➢Period of implementation – 5 years i.e. from FY 21 to FY 25
➢Targeted benefits
• Augment fish production and productivity at an annual growth rate of 9%
to achieve a target of 22 million metric tons by 2024-25.
• Generate about 55 lakhs direct and indirect employment opportunities in
the fisheries sector along the supply and value chain.
• Double the incomes of fishers, fish farmers and fish workers by 2024.
• Double export earnings from Rs.46,589 crores (2018-19) to about
Rs.1,00,000 crores by 2024-25.
• Enhancing productivity in aquaculture from the present national average of
3 tonnes to about 5 tonnes per hectare.
• Reduction of post-harvest losses from the reported 20-25% to about 10%.
➢Total investment: Rs.20,050 Crore
• Central share: Rs. 9,407 Crore,
• State share: Rs. 4,880 Crore
• Beneficiaries’ share: Rs. 5,763 Crore
➢Assistance during Fishing Ban/Lean Period
• Under the scheme, livelihood and Nutritional support for socio-
economically backward active traditional fisher’s families during the fishing
ban/lean period.
• Governmental financial assistance of Rs. 3000/- per annum is provided to
each enrolled beneficiary and the enrolled beneficiary’s contribution is for
Rs. 1500/- annually.
• Such accumulated amount of Rs. 4500/- is disbursed to each enrolled
beneficiary by the respective State/UT at the rate of Rs. 1500/- per month
during the fishing ban/lean period for three months annually.
How many districts in the country have been identified as the most vulnerable under
the National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture?
[a] 230
[b 270
[c] 310
[d] 370
[e] 420
Answer: [c]
Q.5) The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) measures the combined and individual
production performance of eight core industries. Which of the following are part of the eight
core industries?
(1) Fertilizers
(2) Natural Gas
(3) Iron Mining
(4) Refinery Products
(5) Electricity
Answer: [d]
6) Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative was launched by ________________ in
______________ to spread awareness, build capacity as well as enable Government
departments on steps that need to be taken to create a cyber-resilient ecosystem.
[a] Ministry of Education, 2021
[b] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, 2018
[c] Ministry of Home Affairs, 2020
[d] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, 2019
[e] Ministry of Science and Technology, 2022
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Q.7) Which Ministry has approved One District One Product (ODOP) for 713 districts of 35
States and UTs under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises
(PMFME) scheme on the recommendations of respective States/UTs?
[a] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[b] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[c] Ministry of MSME
[d] Ministry of Finance
[e] Ministry of Cooperation
Answer: [a]
Q.8) Which Ministry is implementing the Mega Food Park Scheme (MFPS), a component
scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), to create modern
infrastructure for the food processing sector along the value chain from farm to market?
[a] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[b] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[c] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[d] Ministry of MSMEs
[e] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Answer: [b]
Q.9) The Ministry of Heavy Industries is implementing the Faster Adoption and
Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II) Scheme for a period
of _______ years commencing from __________ with a total budgetary support of
__________. Fill the gaps
[a] 3, 2023, Rs. 13000 crores
[b] 4, 2022, Rs. 14000 crores
[c] 10, 2020, Rs.12000 crores
[d] 5, 2019, Rs. 10000 crores
[e] 7, 2021, Rs. 15000 crores
Answer: [d]
10) What is the name of the web-based portal launched in 2018 for Pradhan Mantri Fasal
Bima Yojana to digitize its processes like notification, farmer enrolment through various
channels like Banks, CSC, Intermediaries, and claim calculation, etc?
[a] National Crop Insurance Portal
[b] PMFBY Insurance Portal
[c] PMFBY Monitoring Portal
[d] National Agriculture Insurance Portal
[e] National PMFBY Insurance Portal
Answer: [a]
Q.1) Which of the following statements are incorrect about the recently
released first delta rankings of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP)?
(1) It has been released by the Ministry of Rural Development
(2) Kaushambi block of Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh has secured the top
position in the overall rankings
(3) Tirla block of Dhar district and Pati block of Barwani District, both in
Madhya Pradesh are top rankers in Zone 5 (Central India)
(4) Andar, Siwan, Bihar and Ramgarh in Dumka, Jharkhand are top rankers in
Zone 6 (Eastern India)
(5) Sironcha and Aheri blocks in Gadhichiroli district, Maharashtra are top
rankers in Zone 4 (Western India)
[a] 1 and 2 Only
[b] 2 and 3 Only
[c] 3 and 4 Only
[d] 4 and 5 Only
[e] 2 and 4 Only
Answer: [a]
➢What: NITI Aayog has released the first delta rankings of the Aspirational
Blocks Programme (ABP).
About 1st Delta Ranking of ABP
• Participation: 329 districts and 500 aspirational blocks
• Methodology: The ranking of the blocks has been calculated based on the
performance of blocks and progress achieved in the Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs) in June, 2023.
▪ Total 40 KPIs were chosen to measure the progress of the blocks which
have been grouped into 5 themes.
• Top Rankers (Overall):
▪ 1st Rank- Tiryani Block of Kumaram Bheem Asifabad District,
Telangana
▪ 2nd Rank- Kaushambi block of Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh
Zone Rank Block
Zone 1 (Hilly and North-eastern States as well as Islands)
1 Amri block, Assam
2 Ngopa block, Mizoram
Zone 2 (Northern States)
1 Harraiya block, Uttar Pradesh
2 Virno block, Uttar Pradesh
Zone 3 (Southern states)
1 Maski block, Karnataka
2 Narnoor, Telangana
Zone 4 (Western States)
1 Sironcha block, Maharashtra
2 Aheri block, Maharashtra
Zone 5 (Central States)
1 Tirla block, Madhya Pradesh
2 Pati block Madhya Pradesh
Zone 6 (Eastern states)
1 Andar, Siwan, Bihar
2 Ramgarh in Dumka, Jharkhand
• Prize/Recognition: The winners will be felicitated with a prize amount of
Rs. 1.5 crores for top rank and Rs. 1 crore for second rank in all zonal
categories.
▪ Top rankers will be displayed on the Wall Fall made at NITI Aayog.
Aspiration District Programme Rankings (October 2023)
• It was also released along with 1st Delta Ranking of ABP
▪ 1st Rank: Rayagada (Odisha)
▪ 2nd Rank: Jamui (Bihar)
About Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP)
• Launch Year: 2023.
• Coverage: 500 blocks from 329 districts across 27 states and 4 Union Territories.
• It focuses on improving governance to enhance the quality of life of citizens in the most difficult and relatively underdeveloped blocks of India.
• Its strategy is based on the convergence of existing schemes, defining outcomes, and monitoring them constantly.
Q.2) Which State/UT in collaboration with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power
has launched 4E Wave- a Student-led National Movement for Energy Conservation?
[a] New Delhi
[b] Gujarat
[c] Himachal Pradesh
[d] Karnataka
[e] Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: [e]
➢What: 4E Wave- a Student-led National Movement for Energy Conservation
has been launched recently
➢Why: To invite individuals across the nation to contribute to the cause of
energy conservation
➢About 4E Wave Initiative
• Objective: To promote sustainable practices and instil a sense of
responsibility in individuals and communities to save energy.
• Launched by: J&K Power Development Department, Government of J&K
and Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power.
• 4E Wave Portal: It has been launched to provide an interactive platform to
citizens nationwide for information and resource-sharing related to energy
conservation.
• It encapsulates four key elements:
▪ Eco-friendliness: Promoting energy-saving practices that are
environmentally friendly
▪ Economy: Emphasizing energy-saving solutions that lead to economic
benefits for individuals and communities
▪ Education: Focusing on educating the public about energy- saving
methods and their importance
▪ Empowerment: Empowering individuals and communities to take
active roles in conserving energy
Q.3) The National Mission for Clean Ganga on behalf of River Cities Alliance has signed a
Memorandum of Common Purpose with the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative
(MRCTI) to establish an efficient framework for collaboration between them. MRCTI
represents 124 cities/towns situated along the banks of the Mississippi River located in which
country?
[a] Canada
[b] USA
[c] Mexico
[d] Germany
[e] Australia
Answer: [b]
➢What: The National Mission for Clean Ganga on behalf of River Cities
Alliance (RCA), has signed a Memorandum of Common Purpose with the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI).
➢Why: To establish an efficient framework for collaboration between the RCA and MRCTI.
• It was signed during the ongoing COP28 currently underway in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
• MRCTI represents 124 cities/towns situated along the banks of the
Mississippi River, USA.
• Significance: With this, the total tally of RCA members has increased to
267 river cities.
Q.4) The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Interest Equalisation Scheme
on Pre and Post-Shipment Rupee Export Credit till 30th June 2024 with an additional outlay
of __________. Fill the gap
[a] Rs 2000 Crores
[b] Rs 1000 Crores
[c] Rs 2500 Crores
[d] Rs 3500 Crores
[e] Rs 1500 Crores
Answer: [c]
➢What: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post-Shipment Rupee Export Credit till 30th June 2024.
➢Why: To help exporters from identified sectors and all MSME manufacturer exporters to avail pre and post-shipment Rupee export credit at competitive rates.
About the Scheme
• Launch Year: 2015
• Tenure: It was initially valid for 5 years up to 2020.
• It has been continued thereafter, including one-year extension during COVID, and with further extensions and fund allocations.
• Implemented by: RBI through various Public and non-public Sector banks that provide pre and post-shipment credit to the exporters.
▪ It is jointly monitored by DGFT and RBI through a consultative mechanism.
• Benefits: Currently, it provides an interest equalisation (interest subsidy)
benefit at the rate of
▪ 2% on pre and post-shipment Rupee export credit to merchant and
manufacturer exporters of 410 identified tariff lines
▪ 3% to all MSME manufacturer exporters
▪ Benefits to individual exporters have been capped at Rs 10 Crores per annum.
▪ In addition, the banks that lend to exporters at an average rate of
more than Repo + 4% will be debarred under the Scheme.
▪ Extension: It has been extended now till June 2024
▪ Financial Implications: The additional outlay of Rs 2500 Crores, over and above the current outlay of Rs. 9538 Crores will be provided.
Q.5) Which Project is being implemented by the Ministry of Culture for cultural mapping and
documentation of villages across India?
[a] Mera Goan, Mera Bharat Project
[b] Mera Goan, Mera Desh Project
[c] Mera Goan, Mera Ithihas Project
[d] Mera Goan, Meri Suraksha Project
[e] Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar Project
Answer: [e]
