1. When did Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana come into effect, under the Ministry of Finance?
A. 17 November, 2016
B. 22 November, 2016
C. 17 December, 2016
D. 22 December, 2016
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Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana was launched in 2016 and came into effect on 17 December 2016 under the Ministry of Finance. ©navclasses
2. When Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched by the Government of India?
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
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Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ©navclasses
3. Which of the following statement is/are true regarding the Aarogya Setu app?
A. It uses GPS and Bluetooth features of smartphones to track the infection.
B. Aarogya Setu is a COVID-19 tracking app
C. The government has launched the app in 11 different languages.
D. All the above are correct
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Explanation: Aarogya Setu app is launched by the government of India with an aim to connect essential health services with the citizens of India. And all the options mentioned above are correct regarding Aarogya Setu app. ©navclasses
4. When Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched by the Government of India?
A. 14 August, 2014
B. 28 August, 2014
C. 14 August, 2015
D. 28 August, 2015
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Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched by Narendra Modi on 28 August, 2014. He first made an announcement about this scheme during his Independence Day speech on 15 August, 2014. ©navclasses
5. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) provides access to which of the following financial services?
A. Pension
B. Credit
C. Banking Savings and Deposit Accounts
D. All the above
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Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’s (PMJDY) objective is to provide access to various financial services including Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension, Banking Savings & Deposit Accounts in an affordable manner. ©navclasses
6. Under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana whose wages would be increased by Rs.20?
A. MNREGA
B. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
D. Pradhan Mantri Ujjala Yojana
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Explanation: MNREGA wages would also be increased by Rs. 20 under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana. ©navclasses
7. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act earlier was known as……
A. The National Rural Act
B. The National Urban Act
C. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. It was passed on 7 September 2005.
D. None of the above
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Explanation: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was earlier known as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. It was passed on 7 September 2005. ©navclasses
8. Which scheme was launched by the government of India to connect more and more people from the banking services?
A. PM Jan Dhan Yojana
B. Make in India
C. Skill India Mission
D. PM Mudra Yojana
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Explanation: PM Jan Dhan Yojana was launched by the Government of India on 28 August, 2014 to connect more and more people from the banking services. ©navclasses
9. Which app has been launched by the Government of India to collect geotagged data on the highly contagious COVID-19?
A. Aarogya Setu App
B. Sahyog App
C. BHIM
D. None of the above
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Explanation: ‘Sahyog App’ has been launched by the Government of India to collect geotagged data on the highly contagious COVID-19 to curb the deadly virus from the country. ©navclasses
10. Under existing Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana, the Government of India will provide how much money to the farmers during a lockdown?
A. Rs. 500
B. Rs 1000
C. Rs. 1500
D. Rs 2000
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Explanation: The Government has provided Rs. 2,000 to farmers in the first week of April under the existing PM Kisan Yojana . ©navclasses