National (Current Affairs) (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

41. The Social Endeavour for health and Telemedicine (SEHAT) scheme was launched in December 2020 for residents of: [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Jammu and Kashmir
Solution:The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (SEHAT) for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir on December 26, 2020, through video conferencing. The scheme provides free insurance coverage to all the people residing in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Under this, free insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh per family will be provided to all the residents of Jammu and Kashmir on a floater basis.

42. Which of the following schemes was initiated with the intention of creating a level-playing field for meritorious Indian girls from grades 9 to 12 to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in their higher education? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Vigyan Jyoti
Solution:

Vigyan Jyoti Yojana has been started for meritorious Indian girls from classes 9th to 12th to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and to correct the proportion of women in these fields at the national level.

43. 'Mission Karmayogi' was launched by the with the objective of enhancing governance, in September 2020. [ S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Solution:The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the launch of the 'Mission Karmayogi National Civil Services Capacity Development Programme'. Through this, the Indian civil servants have to be more creative, thoughtful, capable, energetic, innovative, and transparent. 'Mission Karmayogi was launched by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in September 2020 with an aim to enhance governance.

44. Which of the following digital portals was launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 22 January 2021 to collect data related to the tribal migrant workers in India? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Shram Shakti
Solution:On 22 January 2021, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda launched 'Shram Shakti' (which is a National Migration Assistance Portal) through video conference at an event held in Panaji, Goa. This portal will help the government in the smooth formulation of state and national-level programs for migrant workers in an effective manner.

45. NITI Aayog, in partnership with the institute of Competitiveness, released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) in August 2020. [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) First
Solution:On August 26, 2020, NITI Aayog in partnership with Competitiveness Institute released the first Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020. Gujarat has been ranked first in the Export Readiness Index (EPI), 2020. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have got second and third place in this index respectively.

46. Which of the following states ranked second in Niti Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Maharashtra
Solution:On August 26, 2020, NITI Aayog in partnership with Competitiveness Institute released the first Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020. Gujarat has been ranked first in the Export Readiness Index (EPI), 2020. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have got second and third place in this index respectively.

47. As per the 'Edel Give Hurun India Philanthropy List 2019', who among the following is the most philanthropic private individual in India? [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 28.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Shiv Nadar
Solution:According to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List, 2019, Shiv Nadar, chairman of HCL Technology Limited and Shiv Nadar Foundation, was India's most philanthropist with a donation of Rs 826 crore. While according to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List, 2020, Wipro Chairman Azim Premji became India's most philanthropist with a donation of 7904 crores.

48. As per the 'Livestock Census 2019' of India, the approximate percentage increase in the livestock population as compared to 2012 census is: [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 28.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) 4.6
Solution:According to the Livestock Census of India, 2019, there has been an increase of 4.82 percent (as per the provisional Livestock Census was 4.6%) as compared to the Livestock Census of 2012. As per the 2012 census, the total number of animals was 512.06 million, which increased to 536.76 million in the year 2019. Livestock Census 2019 was the 20th Livestock Census.

49. According to a report titled 'All India Tiger Estimation - 2018', the number of tigers in India in 2018 was ______. [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 28.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) 2967
Solution:According to the report titled 'All India Tiger Estimates, 2018', the total number of tigers in India is 2967. The highest number of tigers was in Madhya Pradesh (526) and Karnataka (524). Project Tiger was started in India in the year 1973. July 29 has been declared International Tiger Day.

50. As per the first comprehensive census of orchids in India, published by the Botanical Survey of India, unveiled in July 2019, the total number of orchid species found in India is : [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 28.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) 1256
Solution:According to the comprehensive census of orchids in July 2019 published by the Botanical Survey of India, the total number of orchid species or taxonomy in India has been found to be 1256. The highest number of orchid species is found in Arunachal Pradesh (612 species).