National Schemes, missions, ministry departments

Question 1

Which Union Ministry is associated with ‘NM-ICPS Mission’?

[A] Ministry of Science & Technology
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT

Answer 1

A [Ministry of Science & Technology]

Notes:
1. National Mission in Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) is aimed at tackling various aspects of technology development, application development, enhancing human resources and skills, as well as promoting entrepreneurship and start-up development in Cyber Physical System (CPS) and related technologies.
2. As part of this initiative, C3iHub, a cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub in IIT Kanpur, supported by the DST, launched the Cybersecurity Skilling Programme.

Question 2

‘Infrastructure and Project Monitoring Division’ functions under the aegis of which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Answer 2

A [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation]

Notes:
1. Infrastructure and Project Monitoring Division is a government agency responsible for monitoring central sector infrastructure projects worth Rs.150 crore and above based on the information provided on the Online Computerised Monitoring System (OCMS).
The latest report by the IPMD revealed that the road transport and highways sector has the maximum number of delayed projects, followed by the railways and the petroleum industry.

Question 3

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Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project is being constructed in which state/UT?

[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] West Bengal

Answer 3

A [Rajasthan]

Notes:
Recently, NTPC Ltd. and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) signed a Supplementary Joint Venture Agreement to collaborate on the development of Nuclear Power Projects.
The initial plan for the JV company is to focus on two projects, Chutka Madhya Pradesh Atomic Power Project 2×700 MW and Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project 4×700 MW, which are part of the fleet mode nuclear projects.

Question 4

Which department manages the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ event?

[A] Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
[B] Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
[C] Department of Publication
[D] Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

Answer 4

D [Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.]

Notes:
1. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs observed Swachhata Pakhwada from 16th to 30th April 2023, as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
2. The Swachhata Pakhwada was launched during the second fortnight of April 2023, as per the 2023 Swachhata Pakhwada calendar released by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

Question 5

Which is the first state to provide digital health cards for children?

[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Rajasthan

Answer 5

A [Uttar Pradesh]

Notes:
The School Health Program was launched recently by the Urban Development Department and Lucknow Smart City.
This initiative makes Uttar Pradesh the first state in the country to provide digital health cards for children.

Question 6

YUVA PRATIBHA’ event will be launched by MyGov in collaboration with which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Tourism

Answer 6

B [Ministry of Culture]

Notes:
YUVA PRATIBHA– Singing Talent Hunt will be launched by MyGov in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture.
It is a unique opportunity for citizens across India to display their singing talent and skills and to gain national recognition.

Question 7

Ayushman Asom-Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ is the initiative of which state?

[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Bihar

Answer 7

B [Assam]

Notes:
The Assam state government launched the Ayushman Asom-Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana recently.
It is a family-floater health assurance scheme that provides cashless medical treatment for up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year, aimed at promoting accessible and affordable healthcare.

Question 8

‘Kaziranga Elevated Road project’ is being constructed in which state/UT?

[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha

Answer 8

B [Assam]

Notes:
1. Kaziranga Elevated Road project includes the construction of approximately 34 kilometers of elevated roads at sites identified by the Wildlife Institute of India, where animal crossings occur.
2. Additionally, it involves widening the intervening at-grade road to a 4-lane highway, totaling approximately 50 kilometers in length, and building tunnels for approximately 3 kilometers.

Question 9

Which state/UT announced the ‘Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023’?

[A] Rajasthan
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha

Answer 9

B [New Delhi]
Notes:

The draft version of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 was announced recently by the Delhi government.
Its objective is to regulate cab aggregators and delivery service providers in Delhi. For the first time in the country, the scheme mandates the transition of commercial vehicles from conventional fuels to electric power.