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National Events (Part-II)

📆 February 25, 2025

Total Questions: 50

31. Where did the first "Khelo India University Games" take place? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Bhubaneswar
Solution:The first edition of 'Khelo India University Games' was held from February 22nd to March 1, 2020 in Bhubaneswar and included 211 events in 17 sports. Punjab University finished first with 46 medals. The Khelo India University Games 2024, held accross the seven north eastern states of the country; concluded on Fabruary 29 with Chandigarh University winning their maiden KIUG title.

32. With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]

1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.

2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency needed at any level through formal, non-formal or informal learning. Therefore statement 1 is wrong.

Specific outcomes expected the from the implementation of NSQF are:

1. Mobility between vocational & general education by aligning of degrees with NSQF.

2. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), allowing transition from non-formal to the organised job market.

3. The standardized, consistent, nationally acceptable outcome of training across the country through a national quality assurance framework.

4. Global mobility of skilled workforce from India, through international equivalence of NSQF.

5. Mapping of progressive pathways within sectors & cross-sectorally.

6. Approval of NOS/QPs (National Occupational Standards/Qualification Packs) as national standards for skill training.

33. Which of the following is NOT the eligibility criteria before filling out registration/application forms for Uttar Pradesh Mukhya Mantri Swarojgar Yojna 2021? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Citizen from any State of India
Solution:Eligibility of the above scheme

• The candidate must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.

  • The applicant must be between 18 to 40 years of age.
  • The candidate should not be placed in any government or private sector.
  • The applicant should not be a beneficiary of any other government employment scheme.

• The candidates should have a bank account linked to their mobile number.

  • The applicant should not be a defaulter of any other bank or organization.
  • The minimum educational qualification of the applicant should be high school or equivalent.

Under this scheme beneficiary must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh. Hence statement (d) is false.

34. Haryana Government has launched a 7-star Gram Panchayat Rainbow scheme to give a star ranking to its Panchayats based on Seven Social Parameters. What is the star ranking given to those panchayats that make outstanding performances in improving sex ratio? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Pink Star

35. What is Dhing Express? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) Nickname of Hima Das
Solution:Hima Das, nicknamed the Dhing Express, is an Indian sprinter. She had won a silver medal in 2018 Asian Games, Women's 400 m individual race. Hima Das was also part of the Indian Women's team, which won a Gold medal in women's 4x400 metres relay competition at 2018 Asian Games. It is noteworthy that she was born near Dhing Town of Nagaon District, Assam.

36. Which amount has been targeted in the Union Budget 2019-20 from the disinvestment of Public Sector Enterprises including AIR INDIA? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (b) Rs. 1,05,000 Crores
Solution:In the Union Budget 2019-20, the amount was targeted Rs 1,05,000 crore from the disinvestment of public sector enterprises, including Air India. While the target of disinvestment in the Union Budget 2021-22 is estimated to be Rs 1,75,000 crore. In Interim Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revised FY 24's devestment target to Rs. 30,000 crore from Rs. 51,000 crore. Furthermore the target for FY 25 has been set at Rs. 50,000 crore.

37. According to the Union Budget 2021-22 Finance Minister proposed a new lavy Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess. This cess will be levied on how many products? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) 29
Solution:In the Union Budget, 2021-22, the imposition of Agricultural Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on 29 specified items in relation to customs duty (from 2.2.2021) was proposed. With regard to excise duty, imposition of AIDC on petrol and diesel was proposed. In September 2023, The Government recently exempted imports of LPG liquifies propane and liquifies butane from 15% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC).

38. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]

The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at:

1. Expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.

2. Enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.

3. Checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 3 only
Solution:On February 19, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme in Suratgarh town of Ganganagar district, Rajasthan. The PM gave the Slogan - Swasth Dhara, Khet Haraa. It aims to help farmers to improve the productivity of farms by providing them with the necessary information for the use of nutrients or fertilizers. It also helps to identify the health of soil & sensitise them about the environment. Other options are not related to SHC. In August 2023, Government of India has made some technological interventions in New Soil Health Card Scheme. The Soil Health Card Portal has been revamped and integrated with a GIS system so that all the test results are captured and seen on a map.

39. What is the aim of the Programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
Solution:Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is related to rural development. Providing rural India with professional resource support from institutes of higher education to address the development challenges through appropriate technologies. Human Resource Development (Now Ministry of Education), along with the Ministries of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has agreed to link all Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) with rural development processes under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA). The programme was formally launched on 11th November, 2014. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 (upgraded version) was launched on April 25th, 2018. The conceptualization of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan started with the initiative of a group of dedicated faculty members of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi working for a long in the area of rural development and appropriate technology.

40. What is the purpose of 'Vihyanjali Yojana'? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]

1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India

2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community.

3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

Correct Answer: (b) 3 only
Solution:Vidyanjali Programme was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in September 2021. Vidyanjali is a unique school volunteer management program by Ministry of Education under the Department of school Education & Literacy.

The Programme offers an opportunity to volunteers from communities and organisation to connect with schools across the Urban and rural geographies. The initiative aims to improve the quality of school education and strengthen infrastructure in government and government-aided schools by enabling the private sector to contribute towards the holistic development of students and improvement in school's infrastructure.

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