Schms in the news Flashcards

1
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What is the duration of AMRUT 2.0 launched in 2021?
[a] 2021-22 to 2023-24
[b] 2021-22 to 2025-26
[c] 2021-22 to 2027-28
[d] 2021-22 to 2029-30
[e] 2021-22 to 2026-27
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B

vimp (this is enough to study in the amrut)
Objective
• To provide100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 ULBs, by providing 2.68 crore urban household tap connections.
• To provide 100% coverage of sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities,
by providing 2.64 crore sewer connections/septage connections.
• Fresh water bodies will be protected from getting polluted to make natural resources sustainable.
• Rejuvenation of water bodies and urban aquifer management will be undertaken to augment sustainable fresh water supply

Other Key points
• It will promote circular economy of water through formulation of City Water Balance Plan for each city. This plan will be focussed on recycle/reuse of treated sewage, rejuvenation of water bodies and water conservation.
• It will be a Paperless Mission
• Pey Jal Survekshan will be conducted in cities to ascertain equitable distribution of water, reuse of wastewater and mapping of water bodies
• Million plus cities will take up PPP projects worth minimum of 10% of their total project fund.

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What is the total outlay for AMRUT 2.0 launched in 2021 by ministry of housing and urban affairs?
[a] Rs.2,77,000 Crore
[b] Rs.2,97,000 Crore
[c] Rs.2,87,000 Crore
[d] Rs.2,67,000 Crore
[e] Rs.2,17,000 Crore

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A

A

They launched different outlays thre times. first 297, then 287 and finally 277. 277 is mentioned in the final official document.

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding Swachh Bharat Mission –Urban 2.0?
[a] It has been launched in 2022
[b] It is being implemented by ministry of Jal shakti
[c] The scheme is focused to serve additional population migrating from rural to urban areas
[d] Total outlay is Rs.2,41,600 Crore
[e] It is expected that all statutory towns will become at least ODF++

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C

2021
M of Housing and Urban Affairs
141600 cr total outlay
All statutory towns will become at least ODF+ and all cities with less than 1 lakhpopulation ODF++

Fund Sharing Pattern between centre and states
• Cities with million plus population - 25:75
• Cities with population between 1-10 lakhs - 33:67
• Cities with less than one lakh population - 50:50
• Union territories without legislature - 100:0
• Union territories with legislature - 80:20

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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
To improve nutritional levels among children and to enhance enrollment, retention and attendance of children, a scheme was launched by ministry of education in 1995 as National Program of Nutritional Support to primary education, under which mid-day meal is provided to school children.

1) In which year, the scheme was relaunched as Mid-Day meal scheme?
[a] 1998
[b] 2000
[c] 2014
[d] 2005
[e] 2004
2) Up to which financial year, the scheme mentioned in the passage has been extended?
[a] FY 2025
[b] FY 2026
[c] FY 2027
[d] FY 2030
[e] FY 2024
3) Up which class from class 1st , children enrolled in government, government-aided, local body schools, special training centres, Madrasas and Maktabs are provided supported under the scheme?
[a] Class XII
[b] Class IX
[c] Class VIII
[d] Class VII
[e] Class V
A

1) E
2) B
3) C

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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to PM formalization of micro food processing enterprises – Seed capital module?
[a] It is being implemented for a period of 2020-21 to 2024-25
[b] It is a centrally sponsored scheme
[c] Total outlay is Rs.10,000 Crore
[d] Each member of SHG can avail Rs.50,000 seed capital assistance under PMFME
[e] All are correct

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D

40,000 per SHG
2020-21 to 2024-25
Seed funding is provided to the urban SHGs working under food processing
Centrally sponsored
Ministry of food processing industry and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
A scheme was launched in 2016 by ministry of education to impart training to the apprentices who have completed graduate and diploma program in Engineering, Humanities, Science and Commerce. Under the scheme, stipend is provided to graduates and diploma holder.

1) How much stipend is provided to graduates under the scheme?
[a] Rs.8000
[b] Rs.9000
[c] Rs.10000
[d] Rs.5000
[e] Rs.15000
2) How many youths will be provided employment under the scheme in the next 5 years?
[a] 5 Lakhs
[b] 6 Lakhs
[c] 7 Lakhs
[d] 10 Lakhs
[e] 20 Lakhs
A

1) B
2) C

National Apprenticeship Training Scheme

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Which of the following is not one of the implementing agencies for O-SMART scheme launched by ministry of earth sciences to provide forecast and services based on the continuous observation of our oceans and development of technologies?
[a] National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai
[b] Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
[c] National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa
[d] Center for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi
[e] National Institute for Oceanography, Goa

A

E

2018
Extended till 2026
2177 crores total outlay
7 sub schmes (no need to remember all these)

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Name the scheme launched by ministry of earth sciences in 2018 which pertains to the atmospheric science programs of Ministry of Earth Sciences and addresses different aspects of weather and climate services. The scheme has been recently continued till FY 2026.
[a] O-SMART
[b] ACROSS
[c] MATSYA
[d] I-SMART
[e] O-ACROSS
A

B

8 sub schemes
4 implementing agencies
o India Meteorological Department (IMD)
o National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)
o Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
o Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

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SIDBI cluster development fund has been launched for Jammu and Kashmir. What is the total corpus of the fund?
[a] Rs.100 Crore
[b] Rs.1000 Crore
[c] Rs.400 Crore
[d] Rs.200 Crore
[e] Rs.500 Crore
A

D

Also launched by the finance minister

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Name the scheme, launched in J&K, under which financial assistance of Rs. 5 Lakh to girls between 18-35 years for starting their business is being provided?
[a] Tejasvini
[b] Hausala
[c] Shikhar
[d] Shikara
[e] Saubhagya
A

A

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What is the maximum amount of credit that will be provided under Shikara scheme of J&K for purchase/repair of Shikaras?
[a] Rs.25 Lakh
[b] Rs.5 Lakh
[c] Rs.15 Lakh
[d] Rs.3 Lakh
[e] Rs.1.5 Lakh
A

C

shikara are the boat

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Name the scheme, launched in J&K, which is aimed at promoting potential of women entrepreneur by building a comprehensive program which can serve as a guide?
[a] Tejasvini
[b] Hausala
[c] Shikhar
[d] Shikara
[e] Saubhagya
A

B

4 schmes have been launched by the finance minister in J&K
Tejasvini and Hausala are of J&K bank
Shikhar & Shikara are - PNB

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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow
A scheme was launched by government of India in 1993, to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature like drinking water, primary education, public health, sanitation and roads, etc. primarily in their Constituencies. Under the scheme, Rs.5 Crore is provided to each MP in two instalments of Rs.2.5 Crore for development of their constituency.

1) Which ministry is implementing the scheme mentioned in the passage?
[a] Ministry of Education
[b] Ministry of Rural development
[c] Ministry of social justice and empowerment
[d] Ministry of finance
[e] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

2)Up to which financial year, the scheme mentioned in the passage has been extended?
[a] FY 2025
[b] FY 2026
[c] FY 2027
[d] FY 2030
[e] FY 2024
3) What is the total outlay of the scheme for the extended period?
[a] Rs.17417 Crore
[b] Rs.18417 Crore
[c] Rs.12417 Crore
[d] Rs.11417 Crore
[e] Rs.1417 Crore
A

1) E
2) B
3) A

MPLADS scheme (MP Local Area Development)

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Which of the following ministries has launched Star College Mentorship Programme in 2021 under Star College Scheme to strengthen the undergraduate courses?
[a] Ministry of Education
[b] Ministry of Science & Technology
[c] Ministry of social justice and empowerment
[d] Ministry of finance
[e] Ministry of AYUSH

A

B

both the schmes are different
Star college scheme
- since 2008 by M of science and technology
- Nodal dept is Department of Biotechnology

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Which of the following ministries has launched Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme - “In-service training and sensitization of key functionaries of Central and State Government and Local bodies”?
[a] Ministry of commerce and industry
[b] Ministry of MSME
[c] Ministry of social justice and empowerment
[d] Ministry of finance
[e] Ministry of AYUSH

A

C

2015-16
Rehabilitation council of India - Implementing agency

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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Bhasha Sangam Initiative?
[a] It is being implemented by ministry of education
[b] It was launched in 2020
[c] It was launched under Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat Scheme
[d] Under the initiative, Bhasha Sangam Mobile app has been developed
[e] Bhasha Sangam Initiative for Schools has been launched under the mission

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B

2021

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Under mission samudrayaan, a manned submersible will be launched to carry out deep ocean exploration of the non-living resources. Name the submersible.
[a] Matsya 4000
[b] Matsya 5000
[c] Matsya 1000
[d] Matsya 10000
[e] Matsya 6000
A

E

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Which of the following ministries has launched Mission Samudrayaan to carry outdeep ocean exploration of the non-living resources such as gas hydrates, hydro-thermal sulphides etc. located at a depth between 1000 and 5500 meters?
[a] Ministry of science and technology
[b] Ministry of earth sciences
[c] Ministry of environment, forests and climate change
[d] Ministry of home affairs
[e] Both [a] and [b]

A

B

headed by Jitendra singh also the minister of Science and Technology
MATSYA 6000 manned submersible - would be able to upto 6000 m deep in the ocean

19
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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Special Capital Linked Subsidy Scheme for Service Sector?
[a] It has been launched in 2022
[b] Ministry of MSME is the implementing ministry for the scheme
[c] It was launched from Guwahati
[d] Capital subsidy of 25% will be provided for procurement of Plant & Machinery and
service equipments through institutional credit to the SC-ST MSEs
[e] All are incorrect

A

A

2021
obj - subsidy for the tech related requirement

20
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In which state, upskill project for local weavers and artisans has been launched in 2021 by ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship?
[a] Arunachal Pradesh
[b] Sikkim
[c] Tripura
[d] Nagaland
[e] Assam

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A

D

Nagaland capital - Kohima

21
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Ministry of rural development had launched Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan in 2020 to provide immediate employment and livelihood opportunities to returnee migrants and rural population. From which state, the scheme was launched?
[a] Gujarat
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Bihar
[d] Rajasthan
[d] West Bengal
A

C

Telihar, Khagadia district, Bihar
Cater to 116 districts (27 aspiration districts)
6 states - Assam, Bihar, UP, MP, Odisha and Rajasthan

22
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Name the program launched by ministry of health and family welfare to empower all healthcare workers engaged in Oxygen management and administration with the essential knowledge and skills.
[a] National Oxygen Empowerment program
[b] National Oxygen Development program
[c] National Oxygen Management program
[d] National Oxygen Supervision program
[e] National Oxygen Stewardship program

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A

E

no need to go into details…quetion will be on this only if it comes in the exam

23
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Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
To modernize and digitally link public libraries across the country and to provide financial assistance for upgradation of infrastructure of one state central library and one district library in each state/UT as model library, a scheme was launched by government of India. Raja Ram Mohun Roy Library foundation (Kolkata) is the nodal agency for implementation of the scheme.

1) What is the launch year of the scheme mentioned in the passage?
[a] 2014
[b] 2015
[c] 2016
[d] 2012
[e] 2013

2) Which ministry is implementing the scheme mentioned in the passage?
[a] Ministry of finance
[b] Ministry of education
[c] Ministry of culture
[d] Ministry of development of N-E region
[e] Ministry of labour and employment

A

1) A
2) C

National mission on lilbraries

24
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Ministry of Rural Development has launched an Overdraft facility for women SHG members under DAY – NRLM. What is the total amount of overdraft facility can be availed by a women SHG member?
[a] Rs.2000
[b] Rs.5000
[c] Rs.10000
[d] Rs.1500
[e] Rs.8500
A

B

5 crore women will be benefitted

25
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Read the passage and answer the questions that follow
To provide financial assistance to artisans or income generating activities for setting up/expansion/modernization/working capital requirement, a scheme was launched by government of India. Under the scheme, collateral free loans will be provided at subsidized interest rate of 6% per annum. For regular repayment, an incentive of 1% on the interest rate is provided, which will be refunded to the artisans on successful repayment of loan

1) Identify the scheme
[a] Aatmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme
[b] Ambedkar Hastship Vikas Yojana
[c] Mega Cluster Scheme
[d] Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme
[e] Assistance Scheme for Handicrafts Artisans

2) Which ministry is implementing the scheme mentioned in the passage?
[a] Ministry of finance
[b] Ministry of commerce and industry
[c] Ministry of MSME
[d] Ministry of development of N-E region
[e] Ministry of labour and employment

A

1) A
2) D

Loans repayable in 24 months
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation - Nodal agency

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What is the total outlay for Program for Development of Semiconductors launched to provide incentive support to the companies which are engaged in semiconductor and display manufacturing?
[a] Rs.26000 Crore
[b] Rs.16000 Crore
[c] Rs.66000 Crore
[d] Rs.86000 Crore
[e] Rs.76000 Crore

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A

E

3 types of subsidies

1) For semiconductor and display fabrication units - 50% of the project cost
2) Compound semiconductors/ sensors - 30%
3) Semiconductor designs - 80%

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What is the financial outlay of incentive scheme to promote rupay debit cards?
[a] Rs.1300 Crore
[b] Rs.1200 Crore
[c] Rs.2000 Crore
[d] Rs.1000 Crore
[e] Rs.500 Crore
A

A

w.e.f 1 April 2021
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What is the launch year of Scheme for protection and preservation of endangered languages, launched by ministry of education?
[a] 2012
[b] 2013
[c] 2014
[d] 2011
[e] 1998
A

B

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Up to which financial year start-ups intellectual property protection scheme, launched in 2016 by the ministry of commerce and industry has been extended?
[a] FY 2024
[b] FY 2026
[c] FY 2023
[d] FY 2027
[e] FY 2030
A

C

Obj - To provide support to startups on how they can protect their intellectual property
2016

30
Q
Which of the following companies has launched Model Retail Outlet Scheme to check the working efficiency of oil retail outlets across the country?
(1) IOCL
(2) BPCL
(3) HPCL
[a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 2 and 3
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] All 1, 2 and 3
[e] None of the above
A

D

Shrestha & Uttam awards by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

31
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The Phase 2 of Scheme on enhancement of competitiveness in capital goods sector has been launched in 2022 to create a strong and globally competitive capital goods sector that contributes at least 25% to the manufacturing sector. The financial outlay for the scheme is Rs.1207 Crore and there are 6 components of the scheme. Which of the following is the implementing ministry for the scheme?
[a] Ministry of commerce and industry
[b] Ministry of finance
[c] Ministry of heavy industries
[d] Ministry of MSME
[e] Ministry of corporate affairs
A

C

32
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Which of the following is the nodal agency for implementation of Chips to Start-Up program?
[a] C-DAC
[b] ISRO
[c] CII
[d] FICCI
[e] ASSOCHAM
A

A

Centre for Development of Advanced computing
Ministry of Electronics and IT headed by Ashwini Vaishnav
Obj - To train engineers in embedded system design and VLSI

33
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For addition of 10,750 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and 27,500 Mega Volt-Amperes transformation capacity of substations, government of India had launched Scheme on Green Energy Corridor – Phase 2 in 2021. It is being implemented by ministry of new and renewable energy. The centre will provide 33% of the project cost. In how many states, the scheme was launched?
[a] 5
[b] 6
[c] 7
[d] 4
[e] 10
A

C

UP, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka, TN
very imp

34
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To award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop-out at class VIII and encourage them to continue their education at secondary stage, a scheme was launched by ministry of education in 2008. To get the benefit, Parental income from all the sources should not be more than Rs.3.5 Lakhs. What is the amount of scholarship that a student gets under the scheme per annum?
[a] Rs.10000
[b] Rs.11000
[c] Rs.18000
[d] Rs.20000
[e] Rs.12000
A

E

more than 55% in class 7
National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme
35
Q
Up to which financial year, the New India Literacy program has been launched to impart foundational literacy and numeracy, critical life skills, vocational skills, basic and continuing education?
[a] FY 2025
[b] FY 2027
[c] FY 2026
[d] FY 2029
[e] FY 2030
A

B

for 15 years and above
Training through OTLAS

36
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For integrated development and socio-economic upliftment of De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic tribes, government of India has launched SEEDS scheme. Identify the incorrect statement among the following.
[a] It has been launched for a period of 5 years
[b] All DNT, NT and SNT families having annual income equal to or less than Rs.2.5 Lakhs are eligible
[c] Nodal ministry to implement the scheme is Ministry of social justice and empowerment
[d] Health insurance of Rs.5 Lakh per family per year will be provided
[e] Housing support will be provided under Garima Greh

A

E

Housing support under PM Awas Yojana
very imp…definitely question will come from this seeds schemes
2021-22

Housing
o Housing support will be provided under PMAY
o In plain areas – Rs.1.20 Lakhs will be provided to the
beneficiaries.
o In Hilly areas – Rs.1.30 Lakhs will be provided to the beneficiaries
o 4200 houses will be constructed in 5 years
o Amount spent will be Rs.50 Crore

37
Q

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to SMILE scheme?
[a] It has been launched by Ministry of minority affairs
[b] There are two sub-schemes under the scheme
[c] Total outlay for the scheme is Rs.365 Crore
[d] Housing is provided under Garima Greh to the transgenders
[e] It was launched in 2021-22

A

A

Ministry of social justice and empowerment headed by Virendra Kumar

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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Mission Indradhanush?
[a] It was launched in 2014 with 201 high focus districts
[b] Intensified Mission Indradhanush was launched in 2016 with greater focus on urban areas
[c] Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0 was launched in 2019
[d] Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 was launched in 2021
[e] Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 has been launched in 2022

A

B

Launched in 2017
IMI 4.0 in 2022 with 3 rounds

39
Q
With the objective of developing and empowering youths across the country, ministry of youth affairs and sports had launched Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran karyakram in 2016. The scheme has been recently extended till financial year 2026. What is the age group of beneficiaries?
[a] 14-18
[b] 15-21
[c] 15-29
[d] 12-29
[e] 14-28
A

C

Seven subschemes under this

40
Q
A scheme was launched by the ministry of commerce and industry for development of infrastructure for the leather sector and to address environmental concerns specific to the leather sector. There were 7 sub-schemes in the first phase of the scheme. It has been extended till 31st March 2026 or till further review, whichever is earlier. The extended program would have six sub-schemes with a total outlay of Rs.1700 Crore. When was the scheme launched?
[a] 2014
[b] 2016
[c] 2015
[d] 2017
[e] 2012
A

D

Indian footwear and leather development program
Ministry of commerce and industry headed by Piyush goyal

41
Q

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the Scheme for pension and medical aid to artists?
[a] Annual income of beneficiary should be less than Rs.60,000
[b] Applicant should be getting a pension of at least Rs.500 per month from the concerned state government or UT administration
[c] Monthly allowance to a maximum range of Rs.4000 per month is provided
[d] Central government’s contribution shall not exceed Rs.3500 per month
[e] Expenses of providing health insurance is borne by the central government

A

A

Less than 48000 annual income

42
Q
Union cabinet has approved the extension of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations which is being implemented by ministry of youth affairs and sports. What is the outlay for extended period?
[a] Rs.1234 Crore
[b] Rs.1345 Crore
[c] Rs.1575 Crore
[d] Rs.1225 Crore
[e] Rs.1235 Crore
A

C

Financial assistance to national sports federation
2001

43
Q

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the Saffron Bowl Project?
[a] It was launched to expand saffron cultivation to the Northeast part of India
[b] It was launched in 2021
[c] It is being implemented by North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach
[d] It was launched as a pilot project in Sikkim
[e] After the success of pilot project, it was rolled out in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya where new locations have been identified

A

B

Launched in 2020
Pilot project in sikkim
Implemented by nectar North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach
17.68 lakhs for the new project in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya