NSAP & Drone Didi & Atal Pension Flashcards

1
Q

NSAP launched on?

A

15th Aug 1995

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2
Q

Which articles of the constitution does NSAP take inspiration from?

A

Art 41 & 42
Of the Directive Principles of State Policy

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3
Q

Which article directs the state to secure the right to work, education and public assistance in certain cases such as unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement?

A

Article 41 of DPSP

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4
Q

Which article in the constitution states that the state shall make provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief

A

Article 42 of Directive Principles of State Policy

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5
Q

Full form of NSAP

A

National Social Assistance Scheme

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6
Q

What are the 5 sub-schemes of NSAP?

A
  1. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme - NOAPS
  2. IG National Widow Pension Scheme - NWPS
  3. IG National Disability Pension Scheme - NDPS
  4. National Family Benefit Scheme - NFBS
  5. Annapurna Scheme
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7
Q

What is the allowance for 65 year old Ramesh under NOAPS?

A

Rs. 200/month

500 if he was above 80

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8
Q

43 year old widow is entitled to how much pension under NWPS?

A

Rs. 300

For widows above 60 yrs: Rs. 500 per month

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9
Q

A 20 year old disabled person is eligible to how much pension under NDPS?

A

Rs. 300 per month

Rs. 500 for 80 years+

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10
Q

Some states and UTs have announced additional top-ups for beneficiaries of NDPS, they range from?

A

+Rs. 50 to +Rs. 3000
Per beneficiary, per month

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11
Q

According to Census 2011, what is the % of people in India who are senior citizens?

A

8.6%

Acc. To UNFPA, this is estimated to become 15% by 2036

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12
Q

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act was passed in?

A

2007

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13
Q

What is the eligibility of NDPS

A

Must have a disability of 80% or more as per the Disabilities Act 1995 and
Be of 18 years of age at least

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14
Q

Assistance to bereaved family in the event of death of breadwinner under NFBS is?

A

Rs. 20,000

In case of death by any cause

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15
Q

Is a homemaker included under the terms breadwinner?

A

Yes
Anyone who provides for the household, including women who are home makers or unmarried adults with dependent parents and minor siblings

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16
Q

Under National Family Benefit Scheme, household includes?

A

Spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters and dependent parents
Or
For unmarried adult’s death: minor siblings and dependent parents

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17
Q

Which sub-scheme aims at providing food security to it’s beneficiaries?

A

Annapurna Scheme (2001)

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18
Q

Eligibility of Annapurna Scheme?

A

Senior Citizens below poverty line or those that remained uncovered under NOAPS

19
Q

Provision/Objective of Annapurna Scheme?

A

10 kg food grains to be given per month, per beneficiary

20
Q

In NSAP, beneficiaries upto village level can be accessed by all citizens through the app-?

A

Gram Samvad
Also used for other schemes

21
Q

Pilot scheme for addressing issues in identity verification and authentication arising due to migration of beneficiaries?

A

e-Pramaan scheme

22
Q

% of expense for social audit in NSAP?

A

0.5% of all admin expenses

23
Q

Target of Drone Didi Scheme?

A

Empower 15000 women-led SHG

24
Q

Curriculum of Drone Didi approved by?

A

DGCA
And delivered by RPTO instructors

25
Q

Who will provide support in Drone Didi with simulation training and operating costs?

A

Mahindra and Mahindra

26
Q

Who will provide infrastructure for Drone Didi Scheme

A

NSTI under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

27
Q

Drone Didi Scheme is under which ministry?

A

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

28
Q

Sashakt Nari Viksit Bharat Programme handed drones to how many Didis?

A

1000 didis
Also demonstration by didis

29
Q

Employment opportunity of Drone Didis ?

A

Drone pilots
Enhancing agriculture productivity & Delivery of groceries

30
Q

Drone Didi is a part of which scheme?

A

Lakhpati Didi
Which is a part of DAY-NRLM

31
Q

Eligibility of Drone Didi?

A

18+ women working in SHGs
Lead of the group being 12th pass at least

32
Q

Drone Didi outlay

A

Rs. 1261 crore

33
Q

Time period for Namo Drone Didi?

A

2024-25 to 2025-26

34
Q

Central Financial Assistance provided to women SHGs in Drone Didi

A

80% of cost of drone and accessories
Up to Rs. 8 Lakh for purchase

35
Q

Which scheme does Drone Didi converge with for loans?

A

National Agriculture Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIF 2020)

36
Q

Atal Pension Yojana was launched in?

A

2015

37
Q

APY (2015) is administered by ____ through ____ architecture

A

PFRDA
NPS

38
Q

Atal Pension Yojana (2015) age limit? and Range of Return?

A

18-40 years
Rs. 1000-5000

39
Q

Beneficiaries of APY (2015) that are women?

A

45%

40
Q

Share of returns guaranteed as per commitment of government?

A

8%

41
Q

APY (2015) is by which ministry?

A

MoF

42
Q

Drone Didi outlay?

A

Rs. 1261 crore

43
Q

Of the 15,000 drones to be provided to selected women SHGs, the 1st 500 will be procured by?

A

Lead Fertilizer Companies (LFC)