Economics (Part – XVI)

Total Questions: 50

21. In which year was the 'Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan' (PMAASHA) launched by the Government of India? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) 2018
Solution:Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-ASHA) was launched by the Government of India in 2018. Under this scheme, the system of ensuring fair prices for the farmers is included. The significant components covered under this are- The Price Support Scheme, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme and Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme.

22. As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the ___________. [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 7.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Solution:As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

23. Marketing Support and Services Scheme' (in the Eleventh Plan) Supports artisans related to _________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 22.03.2018 (Shift-l)]

Correct Answer: (a) Handicrafts
Solution:'Marketing Support and Services Scheme' (in the Eleventh Plan) Supports artisans related to Handicrafts. This scheme was implemented in the 11th five-year plan with the aim to provide direct marketing outlets to the craft persons for participation in various marketing events/melas for augmenting their sales.

24. Which of the following states Government has unveiled the 'Farmer Registration and Unified beneficiary Information System' (FRUITS), an e-governance portal, to create a repository of farmland information and farm loan details on a single platform? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 04.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Karnataka
Solution:The Karnataka government has unveiled the Farmer Registration and Unified beneficiary Information System (FRUITS). FRUITS is an e-governance portal to create a repository of farmland information and farm loan details on a single platform. All farmers who will be registered under this will be given an identification number on the portal.

25. 97% of the total debt of all state power distribution companies has been covered till June 2017 under the 'UDAY' scheme. What does 'D' stand for in 'UDAI? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) DISCOM
Solution:UDAY or 'Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana' is a scheme that was launched by the government in 2017 for a revival package and financial turnaround for state electricity distribution companies. The aim of the scheme is to make discoms operationally and financially healthy so that they supply adequate power at affordable prices. It is clear that 'D' stands for DISCOM in 'UDAI.

26. The government of India initiated the comprehensive family planning programme in the year _________. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 05.12.2022 (Shift-IV)]

Correct Answer: (b) 1952
Solution:The government of India initiated the comprehensive family planning programme in the year 1952. Over the decades, the programme has undergone transformation in terms of policy and actual programme implementation and currently being repositioned to not only achieve population stabilization goals but also promote reproductive health and reduce maternal, infant & child mortality and morbidity.

27. The Kashi Yatra Scheme was introduced by the government of _________. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.12.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Karnataka
Solution:The Kashi Yatra Scheme was introduced by the gov-ernment of Karnataka. Under this scheme of the state government, an amount of Rs 5,000 is provided to the pilgrims as financial assistance.
  • Capital of Karnataka - Bengaluru
  • Chief minister of Karnataka - Basavaraj Bommai
  • Governor of Karnataka - Thawarchand Gehlot

28. The scheme, "Bahini", aims at providing 100 percent access to free and safe sanitary pads to secondary and senior secondary school going girls. This scheme was launched by which state government? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 02.12.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Sikkim
Solution:The Sikkim government launched the scheme Bahini. Under this scheme, the government is installing vending machines to provide free sanitary pads. This is the first time a state government has decided to cover all girls studying in Classes 9-12. It aims to provide 100% access to free and safe sanitary pads to secondary and senior school-going girls.

29. 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi' programme launched in 2022 is associated with the Ministry of ______. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.07.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Housing and Urban Affairs
Solution:Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi' program in additional 126 cities across 14 States/ UTs, in the presence of senior officials of States/UTs and various Central Ministries.

30. PM-DevINE is the Prime Minister's development initiative for _______ India. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.07.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) north-east
Solution:Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, unveiled the new scheme, Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North-East (PM DevINE), when presenting the Union Budget 2022-2023.