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schms M of finance, health, ed, agrt Flashcards

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Which of the following statements is correct with respect to Gold Monetization Scheme?
[a] It was launched in 2014
[b] All scheduled banks including RRBs are the designated banks
[c] Deposits can be done only in Gold Bar form
[d] Deposits are not allowed for broken periods
[e] For Short term, Designated banks are free to decide the rate of interest

A

E

2015 launched
all the scheduled banks excluding RRBs
deposit - jewelry, coin, bar
min deposit - 10gram

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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
To Provide accidental insurance to the weaker sections of society, a scheme was launched in 2015 by ministry of finance. Any citizen of between 18 and 70 years can avail the scheme. Participating bank will be the Master Policy holder. Participating bank has the responsibility to recover the annual premium.

1) What is the premium per annum under the scheme?
[a] Rs.12
[b] Rs.330
[c] Rs.270
[d] Rs.342
[e] Rs.101
2) How much amount is provided to the beneficiary in case of Total and irrecoverable loss of both eyes or loss of use of both hands or feet or loss of sight of one eye and loss of use of hand or foot?
[a] Rs.1 Lakh
[b] Rs.1.5 Lakhs
[c] Rs.2 Lakhs
[d] Rs.2.5 Lakhs
[e] Rs.50000
A

1) A
2) C

PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana?
[a] It was launched in 2015
[b] Any citizen of Age between 18 and 50 years can avail the scheme
[c] Rs.342 per annum is the premium
[d] Life cover of Rs.2 Lakhs is provided
[e] All are correct

A

C

330
342 - for converged PMJJBY/ PMSBY

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What is the maximum limit of holding for Hindu Undivided Families under Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme?
[a] 20 Kg
[b] 2 Kg
[c] 5 Kg
[d] 4 Kg
[e] 10 Kg
A

D

2015

Gold is substituted by bond (G-sec by RBI)

Eligible investors - individuals, HUFs, trusts, universities and charitable institutions

Tenure - 8 years
2.5% per annum return

Min - 1gm
Max - 4kg for individuals and HUF
Max - 20 kg for remaining

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To ensure access to financial services, namely, Banking/ Savings & Deposit
Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension in an affordable manner, a scheme was launched by ministry of finance in 2014. Life Insurance Cover of Rs.30,000 is provided to EWS account holders who opened their account for the first time between 15.8.2014 to 31.1.2015. What is the overdraft limit under the scheme?
[a] Rs.5000
[b] Rs.2000
[c] Rs.10000
[d] Rs.1500
[e] Rs.1000

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C

PM Jan Dhan Yojana

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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to PM MUDRA yojana?
[a] It was launched in 2014
[b] Shishu, Kishore and Tarun loans are provided under the scheme
[c] Up to Rs.50000 loan is provided under Shishu component
[d] Micro Units Development Refinance Agency was established under Companies act 2013 as a NBFC
[e] Parent Organization for MUDRA is SIDBI

A

A

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To protect elderly persons against a future fall in their interest income, a scheme was launched by ministry of finance. The modes of pension payment are monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or yearly. Premature withdrawal is possible in case the money is required for the treatment of terminal or critical illness of the person or spouse. Which of the following is the implementing agency of the scheme?
[a] LIC
[b] New India Assurance
[c] HDFC Ergo
[d] General Insurance corporation of India
[e] Both [a] and [d]

A

A

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Shivam is a street vendor in Ghaziabad district of UP. He enrolled himself in Atal Pension yojana when he was 18 years of age. If he will get Rs.1000 as pension after attaining the age of 60, how much amount he is contributing to the pension fund?
[a] Rs.210
[b] Rs.12
[c] Rs.24
[d] Rs.42
[e] Rs.330
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D

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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to National Pension system?
[a] It is being regulated by PFRDA
[b] It was launched in 2004
[c] NPS account cannot be operated jointly
[d] Under tier – 1 account, minimum amount per contribution is Rs.1000
[e] Entire accumulated fund would be paid to the nominee of the subscriber on the death of subscriber

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D

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By integrating Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram, PM Surakshit Matritva
Aashwasan and LaQshya, a scheme was launched in 2019 by ministry of health and falimy welfare. All pregnant women, newborns and mothers up to 6 months of delivery are eligible to get the benefits of the scheme. Shikha is an eligible beneficiary of the scheme and she has given birth to a boy. During her pregnancy, at least how many ante-natal check-ups have been provided to Shikha under the scheme?
[a] 2
[b] 1
[c] 4
[d] 5
[e] 1

A

C

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Abhinav belongs to a poor and deprived family identified by Socio – economic caste census 2011. For his family and the likes government of India came up with world’s largest health insurance scheme in 2018. There are two components of the scheme. Under one component, 1,50,000 health and wellness centre will be created. From where the scheme was launched and where was the first health and wellness centre opened?
[a] Ranchi, Bilaspur
[b] Sonipat, Ranchi
[c] Bilaspur, Ranchi
[d] Karnal, Darbhanga
[e] Ghaziabad, Ahmedabad
A

A

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Rekha is a pregnant woman from Purnea district of Bihar. She has enrolled herself to get the benefits of Janani Suraksha Yojana, launched in 2005. If she belongs to an urban area of her district, how much cash assistance she will get after delivery?
[a] Rs.1400
[b] Rs.5000
[c] Rs.1000
[d] Rs.600
[e] Rs.2000
A

C

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Name the scheme which was launched in 2011 to provide completely free and cashless services to pregnant women including normal deliveries and Caesarean and sick new born (up to 30 days after birth) in government health institutions in both urban and rural areas. The scheme is expected to benefit more than 12 million pregnant women who access government health facilities for their delivery.
[a] Janani Suraksha Yojana
[b] Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
[c] PM Matru Vandana Yojana
[d] Surakshit Matritva Aashwaasan
[e] PM Matru Suraksha Yojana
A

B

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For setting-up of AIIMS like institutions and up – gradation of existing state government medical colleges, a scheme was launched by ministry of health and family welfare. Under the scheme, an AIIMS has been inaugurated in Darbhanga. When was the scheme launched?
[a] 2001
[b] 2004
[c] 2006
[d] 2003
[e] 2000
A

D

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Harish is a BPL person from Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. He is suffering from lung cancer. He has applied for Health Minister’s cancer patient fund under a scheme launched by ministry of health and family welfare in 1997. How much maximum financial assistance can be provided to Harish for his treatment?
[a] Rs.5 Lakhs
[b] Rs.10 Lakhs
[c] Rs.15 Lakhs
[d] Rs.2 Lakhs
[e] Rs.40 Lakhs
A

C

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The National Health Digital Mission, launched in 2020 envisages to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It was launched as a pilot project in 6 union territories. Which of the following is not one of the 6 UTs?
[a] Chandigarh
[b] Puducherry
[c] Ladakh
[d] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[e] Jammu & Kashmir
A

E

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Which of the following targets is incorrect with respect to National Health Mission?
[a] Reduce MMR to 1/1000 live births
[b] Reduce IMR to 25/1000 live births
[c] Reduce TFR to 2.1
[d] Prevention and reduction of anaemia in women aged 15–49 years
[e] Ending TB by 2030

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E

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Up to how much percent reduction in new HIV infections is targeted under National Strategic Plan 2017-24?
[a] 50%
[b] 80%
[c] 90%
[d] 95%
[e] 85%
A

B

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Name the project which was launched for tackling the increasing HIV prevalence in the eight North-Eastern states?
[a] Project Sunrise
[b] Mission Sampark
[c] Project Empower
[d] Mission Aware
[e] Project Sambhav
A

A

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To identify young talent, strengthen research culture, build capacity, promote
innovation and support trans-disciplinary research and to fund multi-institutional network for high-impact research projects in humanities and human sciences, a scheme was launched by ministry of education in 2019. Under the component Scheme for Research Capacity Building and Human Resource Development, Rs.1 Crore per institution is provided per institution. A committee was set up by ministry of education to oversee the entire scheme. Who was the chairperson of the committee?
[a] Bhushan Patwardhan
[b] D. C. Ghosh
[c] M Jagadesh Kumar
[d] D. P. Singh
[e] Rajiv Kumar

A

A

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To target foreign students to study in Indian universities, a scheme was launched in 2019 by ministry of education. A scholarship exam IND-SAT is being conducted under the scheme to select the foreign students. Glenn Maxwell is an Australian student who secured rank 1 in the IND-SAT exam. How much percent fee will be waived off for Glenn?
[a] 50%
[b] 25%
[c] 33%
[d] 75%
[e] 100%
A
22
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To provide a fully IT based Student Financial Aid to administer and monitor Scholarship as well Educational Loan Schemes, a scheme was launched in 2015 by ministry of education. Under the scheme, a first of its kind portal for students seeking education loan was set up. Identify the scheme.
[a] NISHTHA
[b] SPARC
[c] PM Vidya Lakshmi Yojana
[d] STARS project
[e] NIPUN Bharat
A

C

23
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Identify the scheme which is aimed at improving the research ecosystem of India‘s higher educational institutions by facilitating academic and research collaborations between Indian and foreign institutions. Only such Indian institutes can apply under the scheme which are in top 100 NIRF ranking or top 100 NIRF subject ranking. IIT Kharagpur is the implementing agency for the scheme.
[a] ARPIT
[b] LEAP
[c] STRIDE
[d] SPARC
[e] STARS
A

D

24
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To provide professional training to 15 lakh higher education faculty, Annual Refresher Program in Teaching was launched by ministry of education. Under the program, training is provided Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platform SWAYAM. When was the scheme launched?
[a] 2014
[b] 2018
[c] 2015
[d] 2012
[e] 2016
A

B

25
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It is a leadership development training program, launched for academic heads. The program is focused on second level academic functionaries in public funded higher education institutions. Training of 3 weeks duration is provided to the beneficiaries. Identify
the program.
[a] ARPIT
[b] LEAP
[c] STRIDE
[d] SPARC
[e] STARS
A

B

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The scheme is aimed at providing strategic funds to eligible state higher educational institutions to address the issues related to equity, access and excellence in higher education. It was launched in 2013 by ministry of education. Under the scheme, universities are being created by conversion of colleges in a cluster. Infrastructure grants
to colleges and universities are also provided under the scheme. Overall guidance for implementation of scheme is provided by National Mission Authority. Who chairs the authority?
[a] Union Education Minister
[b] Secretary in Ministry of education
[c] Vice-chairman of NITI Aayog
[d] CEO of NITI Aayog
[e] None of the above

A

A

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Which of the following ministries collaborated with NCERT on a joint mission for the NISHTHA capacity-building programme for Eklavya school- teachers and principals?
[a] Ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship
[b] Ministry of education
[c] Ministry of minority affairs
[d] Ministry of tribal affairs
[e] Ministry of finance

A

D

28
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Which of the following schemes was launched in 2018 for funding of research proposal in social science?
[a] SPARC
[b] LEAP
[c] AMRIT
[d] STARS
[e] IMPRESS
A

E

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STARS project was launched in 2020 to support the states in developing, implementing, evaluating and improving interventions with direct linkages to improved education outcomes. It is a World Bank funded scheme being implemented in 6 states. Which of the following is not one of the 6 states?
[a] Himachal Pradesh
[b] Rajasthan
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Madhya Pradesh
[e] Gujarat
A

E

30
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What is the target age group of NIPUN Bharat Program launched by ministry of education for foundational literacy and numeracy?
[a] 2 to 6 years
[b] 3 to 9 years
[c] 4 to 8 years
[d] 1 to 5 years
[e] 4 to 7 years
A

B

31
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To improve the technical education as a whole with the help of two components viz; Margdarshan Institutes and Margdarshaks, Margdarshan scheme was launched in 2019. Which of the following is the implementing agency for the scheme?
[a] NCERT
[b] CBSE
[c] AICTE
[d] UGC
[e] NIOS
A

C

32
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In which year, Samagra Shiksha Scheme was launched which had subsumed Sarva Shiskha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan and Teacher Education?
[a] 2014
[b] 2019
[c] 2020
[d] 2018
[e] 2011
A

D

33
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To provide industry apprenticeship opportunities to the general graduates through National Apprenticeship Promotional Scheme, a scheme was launched in 2019. This program is basket of three ministries which are Ministry of education, ministry of skill development & Entrepreneur and ministry of labour and employment. It is being implemented by Skill Sector councils. How many students are proposed to be covered under the scheme by 2022?
[a] 1 Crore
[b] 50 Lakhs
[c] 25 Lakhs
[d] 30 Lakhs
[e] 2 Crore
A

B

34
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Under Saksham scholarship scheme for specially abled children, how much amount of scholarship is provided per annum?
[a] Rs.10000
[b] Rs.20000
[c] Rs.50000
[d] Rs.1 Lakh
[e] Rs.25000
A

C

35
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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
A scheme was launched in 2020 under which 10000 FPOs will be established and promoted to enhance economic strength & market linkages of farmers for enhancing their income. Bankers Institute of Rural Development, Lucknow and Laxmanrao Inamdar National Academy for Cooperative Research & Development have been assigned the task of training for capacity development of FPOs.

1) How much financial assistance is provided per FPO under the scheme for a period of 3 years?
[a] Rs.15 Lakhs
[b] Rs.18 Lakhs
[c] Rs.10 Lakhs
[d] Rs.12 Lakhs
[e] Rs.14 Lakhs
2) What should be minimum size of FPO in plain area?
[a] 200 members
[b] 100 members
[c] 250 members
[d] 300 members
[e] 150 members
3) Under the scheme, NABARD has announced that the dedicated fund of ………… for providing credit guarantees to 10,000 farmer produce organizations. Fill the gap.\
[a] Rs.500 Crore
[b] Rs.1500 Crore
[c] Rs.5000 Crore
[d] Rs.2000 Crore
[e] Rs.1000 Crore
A

1) B
2) D
3) E

36
Q 
What percent interest subvention is provided under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund under which Rs.1 Lakh Crore is provided will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans to farmers for development of Agri-Infrastructure?
[a] 2%
[b] 3%
[c] 1.4%
[d] 2.5%
[e] 3.5%
A

B

37
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Which of the following ministries implements the watershed management component of PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana?
[a] Ministry of rural development
[b] Ministry of agriculture
[c] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[d] Both [a] and [b]
[e] Both [b] and [c]
A

A

38
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For ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce, a scheme was launched in 2018. There are 3 components of the scheme viz; Price Support Scheme, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme and Private procurement and stockist scheme. For which crop, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme is being implemented?
[a] Copra
[b] Rice
[c] Pulses
[d] Oil Seeds
[e] Fruits
A

D

39
Q 
Soil Health card is provided to all the farmers with recommended doses of nutrients based on testing of soil. It advises the farmer on the fertilizers and their quantities he should apply, and also the soil amendments that he should undertake. When was the Soil Health Card scheme launched?
[a] 2014
[b] 2015
[c] 2016
[d] 2017
[e] 2018
A

B

40
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To ensure the preparation of the agriculture plan for different states based on the local condition, a scheme was launched in 2007 by ministry of agriculture and farmer’s welfare. The scheme incentivizes the states so as to enhance the investment in the agriculture and allied sector. Identify the scheme
[a] RKVY
[b] PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana
[c] PM Fasal Bima Yojana
[d] RKVY-RAFTAAR
[e] PM Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan
A

D

41
Q 
How much percent of total financial assistance is provided by the centre to UTs under RKVY – RAFTAAR?
[a] 90%
[b] 75%
[c] 50%
[d] 60%
[e] 100%
A

E

42
Q 
On which date, PM Kisan Samman NIDHI Yojana came into force?
[a] 1st December 2018
[b] 1st April 2019
[c] 1st December 2019
[d] 1st September 2019
[e] 1st October 2020
A

A

43
Q 
Which scheme was launched in 2015 to develop sustainable models of organic farming through a mix of traditional methods and modern science to ensure long term soil fertility, help in climate change adaptation and mitigation?
[a] Kisan Sampada Yojana
[b] Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
[c] PM – AASHA
[d] Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan
[e] Mission Organic Farming
A

B

44
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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to PM Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana?
[a] It was launched in 2019
[b] Minimum age to enroll in the scheme is 18 years
[c] Rs.1000 is given as pension after attaining 60 years of age
[d] LIC is the pension fund manager
[e] After death of subscriber and his or her spouse, the corpus shall be credited back to the fund

A

C

45
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It is a crop insurance scheme which provides financial support to farmers suffering crop loss or damage. It was launched in 2016 by ministry of agriculture and farmer’s welfare. All farmers growing notified crops in a notified area are eligible. What percent of premium has to be paid by farmers for Kharif crops?
[a] 2%
[b] 1.5%
[c] 5%
[d] 2.5%
[e] 3.5%
A

A

46
Q 
Identify the scheme which was launched in 2020 to promote affordable and holistic health care through hospital or health care facilities by co – operatives. The scheme also envisages to promote AYUSH activities and to assist the co-operatives achieve the objectives of national health policy.
[a] Sahakar 2020
[b] Ayushman Sahakar
[c] Sahakar Mitra
[d] Sahakar Sakhi
[e] None of the above
A

B

47
Q 
What percent interest subvention is provided under Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund to modernize the milk processing plants and machinery and to create additional infrastructure for processing more milk?
[a] 6.5%
[b] 1.5%
[c] 2.5%
[d] 3%
[e] 3.5%
A

C

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