SVANidhi, VIKAS & KISAN Flashcards

1
Q

In the recent report on PM SVANidhi by SBI, what is the % of women beneficiaries?

A

43% of beneficiaries are women

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In the recent report on PM SVANidhi by SBI, what % of beneficiaries are from non-general category?

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75%

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3
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Which department of SBI released the report on PM SVANidhi

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Economic Research Department (ERD)

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4
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When was PM SVANidhi launched?

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June 2020

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5
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loan amount of PM SVANidhi?

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Collateral free micro credit upto Rs. 50,000 in incremental tranches

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6
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What is the amount of loan payed in the 1st 2nd and 3rd tranches?

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  1. Rs. 10,000
  2. Rs. 20,000
  3. Rs. 50,000
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7
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Loan recovery rate of the 1st 2 tranches of Rs. 10k and 20k

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68% recovery rate
75% for the 3rd

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8
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% of PM SVANidhi loans disbursed by SBI?

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31%

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9
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Which city is the top performer according to SBIs report in PM SVANidhi?

A

Varanasi
Followed by Bangalore

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10
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Which state has topped in PM SVANIDHI (2020) PRAISE awards in the category: Best Performing State: Loan

Performance Recognition for Access to Fin Inclusion & Street Vend Emp

A

MP

Followed by Andhra Pradesh

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11
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Who has topped in PM SVANIDHI (2020) PRAISE awards in the category: Best Performing Lending Institution: Loan

A

Canara Bank

Followed by SBI

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12
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Full form of PM VIKAS?

A

Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan Scheme

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13
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Who runs PM VIKAS?

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MoMA

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14
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Aim of PM VIKAS?

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To **cover the lifecycle of the underprivileged*
Focus on providing livelihood opportunities in education, skilling and employment -> inclusive development

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15
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How many schemes are integrated into PM VIKAS?

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5 existing schemes of MoMA
- Seekho aur Kamao
- USTTAD
- Hamari Darohar
- Nai Roshni
- Nai Manzil

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16
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Till when is the scheme PM VIKAS Applicable?

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Upto 2025-26
15th Finance Commission cycle

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17
Q

Name the components of PM VIKAS

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  1. Skilling and Training
  2. Leadership and Entrepreneurship (credit support)
  3. Education for School Dropouts
  4. Infrastructure & Development Component
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18
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What does component 1 of PM VIKAS include?

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  • Traditional training (USTTAD and Hamari Dharohar) - for better income, market linkages, credit facilities for artisan community
  • Non-traditional training (Seekho aur Kamao) - for artisans and family for NSQF compliant jobs, complementing their existing work - employment
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19
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What does component 2 of PM VIKAS include?

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  • Earlier known as Nai Roshni
  • leadership and basic Entrepreneurship exclusively for women
  • aspiring women entrepreneurs from here will be selected to be Business Mentors (Biz Sakhi)
20
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What does component 3 of PM VIKAS include?

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Earlier: Nai Manzil
Bridge program for 8th, 10th and 12th throughNIOS - National Institute of Open School or others approved

21
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What does component 4 of PM VIKAS include?

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Hub and spoke villages
Convergence of other ministries, utilisation of pre-existing infrastructure (PM JVK)
Vishwakarma village -> hubs

22
Q

Full form of PM KISAN

A

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

23
Q

When was PM KISAN Launched?

A

2019

24
Q

How is PM Kisan an example of Cooperative Federalism?

A

States register and verify eligible farmers
Centre provides 100% funding

25
Q

How is PM KISAN an inclusive scheme?

A

25% of beneficiaries are women
85% are small and marginal farmers

26
Q

Aim of PM KISAN

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Provide Rs. 6000 per year
in 3 installments of Rs. 2000 every 4 months

27
Q

Who are eligible for the scheme PM KISAN?

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All landholding farmers

28
Q

PM KISAN falls under which subsidy box of WTO?

A

Green Box

29
Q

How is PM KISAN a Decoupled Scheme

A

WTO Terminology
Means direct income support which does not influence production or price of crops

30
Q

A grievance redressal portal for farmers of PM KISAN with 24x7 call facility, integrated with: UIDAI, PFMS, NPCI and Income Tax Department?

A

PM Kisan Portal

31
Q

A voice based chatbot that enables farmers to raise queries and get them resolved in their own language in real time

A

Kisan e-Mitra
Available in 10 languages
Bhashini Application integration

32
Q

Function of the Bhashini Application

A

Provide farmers information in their native laguage

33
Q

PM KISAN has received accolates from which organisations?

A

World Bank & IFPRI
International Food Policy Research Institute

34
Q

According to IFPRI, Farmers receiving cash transfers under PM-KISAN were _____

A

More likely to invest in buying agricultural equipment, seeds, fertilizers, etc.

35
Q

During the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, how many farmers were added to PM KISAN

A

90 lakh eligible farmers from 2.60 lakh Gram Panchayats

36
Q

Programme that ensures swift subsidy disburdal to horticulture farmers bank account integrated with NCPIs e-RUPI voucher system

A

CDP Suraksha

37
Q

Full form of CDP-SURAKSHA

A

Cluster Development Programme - System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge and Secure Horticulture Assistance

38
Q

KALIA scheme is being implemented by?

A

Government of Odisha

39
Q

Kalia scheme has been extended for?

A

3 years, from 2024-25 to 2026-27

40
Q

Which scheme by the government of Odisha is synchronised with PM-KISAN

A

KALIA
Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation

41
Q

Financial Assistance being provided in KALIA?

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Rs. 4000 per year
In addition to the Rs. 6000 from PM KISAN

42
Q

What else does KALIA offer in addition to financial assistance?

A

Interest subvention, accident cover &
Life insurance coverage

43
Q

What is the coverage and premium provided for life insurance under KALIA?

A

Rs. 2L at Rs. 330 pa premium
(Simiar to JJBY: Rs. 2L at Rs. 436)

44
Q

What is the subsidised personal accident coverage under KALIA?

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Rs. 2L at Rs. 12 pa
rest borne by state
(similar to SBY: Rs. 20 premium)

45
Q

What is the age limit of KALIA beneficiaries?

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18-50 yrs
for 51-70: entire premium is borne by state

46
Q

Of the following, who is not eligible for PM KISAN?
- Institutional Landholders
- Farmer who are NRIs
- Farmers with a pension of Rs. 10,000 or more
- Tenant Farmers

A

All of the above