National Events (Part-II) (Railway)

Total Questions: 50

1. Pradhan Mantri Matm Vandana Yojana was launched on: [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 14.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(1) 1st Jan 2017
(2) 1st Jan 2018
(3) 1st Jan 2016
(4) 1st Jan 2015

Correct Answer: (1) 1st Jan 2017

Solution:Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit programme that was implemented in all districts of the country with effect from 1st January 2017.

• It was previously known as the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana.

2. Which transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force is certified to fly on blended aviation fuel? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 15.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Sukhoi Su-30
(2) MIG-29
(3) AN-32
(4) Mirage 2000

Correct Answer: (3) AN-32

Solution:The fleet of AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force was on 24 May 2019 certified to fly on blended aviation fuel containing up to 10 percent bio-jet-fuel.

• The bio-fuel, to be used by AN-32 fleet, would be produced from tree borne oils (TBOs) sourced from tribal areas.

3. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana which was launched on 5th March 2019 is aimed at benefitting: [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 01.04.2021 (Shift- )]

(1) unorganised sector workers
(2) government and public sector employees
(3) private sector employees
(4) organised sector workers

Correct Answer: (1) unorganised sector workers

Solution:Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana is a government scheme meant for old age protection and social security of Unorganized workers.

Eligibility and Features:

• Entry Age between 18 to 40 years.

• Income up to Rs 15000/-

• Assured Pension of Rs. 3000/- month.

• Voluntary and Contributory Pension Scheme.

• Matching Contribution by the Government of India.

4. What is the name of Ganga cleanup program launched in 2014? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 01.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Clean Ganga Plan
(2) Ganga Action Plan
(3) Namami Ganga
(4) Ganga Cleanup Program

Correct Answer: (3) Namami Ganga

Solution:'NamamiGange Programme', is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as 'Flagship Programme' by the Union Government in June 2014.

• Budget outlay of this project is Rs.20.000 Crore.

• It's twin objectives are effective abatement of pollution conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga.

5. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched on: [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 05.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) 28th Aug 2015
(2) 15th Aug 2014
(3) 15th Aug 2015
(4) 28th Aug 2014

Correct Answer: (4) 28th Aug 2014

Solution:Jan dhan Yojana announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August 2014.

• It was launched on 28 August 2014.

• It is a government scheme launched by the government of India to provide easy access to financial services.

6. What is the name of the scheme which aims to provide LED bulbs to domestic consumers at subsidized rate? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 05.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) 'Bulb Scheme'
(2) 'Ujala Scheme'
(3) 'Har Ghar Bijli Scheme'
(4) 'Roshan Scheme'

Correct Answer: (2) 'Ujala Scheme'

Solution:UJALA scheme was launched by the Govt. of India in 2015.

• The scheme is being named "UJALA" - an acronym for Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All.

• It aimed to provide people with affordable LED bulbs and energy efficient appliances.

• The Electricity Distribution Company and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) a public sector body of Government of India are implementing the programme.

• Under the scheme, 20W LED tube lights and BEE 5-star rated energy efficient fans are also distributed to the consumers.

7. What is the amount of annual health benefit cover to be provided per family under the Ayushman Bharat' scheme of the Government of India? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 05.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Rs. 10 lakh
(2) Rs. 3 lakh
(3) Rs. 5 lakh
(4) Rs. 1 lakh

Correct Answer: (3) Rs. 5 lakh

Solution:Ayushman Bharat is a national public health insurance fund of India.

• It aims to provide free access to health insurance coverage for low income earners in the country.

• It provides a health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to over 10.74 crores poor and vulnerable families.

8. In October 2020, NASA named the Cygnus Spacecraft after the astronaut: [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 06.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Sunita Williams
(2) Kalpana Chawla
(3) Ravish Malhotra
(4) Rakesh Sharma

Correct Answer: (2) Kalpana Chawla

Solution:Northrop Grumman named the NG-14 Cygnus spacecraft after former astronaut Kalpana Chawla.

• It is the company's tradition to name each Cygnus after an individual who has played a pivotal role in human space-flight.

• Chawla was selected in honor of her prominent place in history as the first woman of Indian descent to go to the space.

9. Which of the following IITs has been declared one among the seven Eat Right Campus by FSSAI? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 06.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) IIT Ropar
(2) IIT Delhi
(3) IIT Kanpur
(4) IIT Gandhinagar

Correct Answer: (4) IIT Gandhinagar

Solution:IIT Gandhinagar becomes India's first educational institute to receive Eat Right Campus Award from FSSAI.

• IITGN, was established in 2008, has been certified as 'Eat Right Campus' with a five-star rating, on the basis of the final audit score.

10. Which of the following Indemnity levels has been provided under the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana'? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 06.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Four indemnity levels -5%, 65%, 80% and 90%
(2) Five indemnity level-50%. 60%, 70%, 80% and 90%
(3) Three indemnity levels 70%, 80% and 90
(4) Two indemnity levels - 50% and 75%

Correct Answer: (3) Three indemnity levels 70%, 80% and 90

Solution:The Pradhan MantriFasal-Bima Yojna was launched on 18th February 2016 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

• Three levels of Indemnityhas been under this scheme.

• is 70%, 80% and 90% corresponding to crop Risk in the areas shall be available for all crops.

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