1.Which Indian state has recently launched ‘DBT mobile application’, to transfer funds directly to beneficiaries?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
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Explanation: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa launched a DBT mobile application, to transfer funds directly to beneficiaries of various government welfare schemes. As many as 120 schemes in the state have been included in this platform. The Chief Minister quoted that for the past two year, over 12,000 crores have been directly transferred to the Aadhaar linked bank accounts of beneficiaries. ©navclasses
2.The ‘Crash course programme for Covid-19 frontline workers’ launched by the PM, is designed under which scheme?
[A] PM Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana
[B] PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0
[C] PM Swachh Bharath Abhiyan
[D] PM Cares
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Explanation: The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi has launched a customized crash course programme for Covid-19 frontline workers, which would make available trained health workers across the country to assist the battle against covid. The course has been launched with a financial outlay of Rs.276 crore under the Central Component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0. ©navclasses
3.Which state launched Agricultural Diversification Scheme-2021 for benefitting farmers in tribal areas of the state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Haryana
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Explanation: The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani has launched the Agricultural Diversification Scheme-2021, for the benefit of farmers in tribal areas of the state. The scheme is expected to benefit more than 1.26 lakh farmers in the state, under which the farmers would be entitled for fertilizer and seed assistance. 45 kg of urea,50 kg of NPK and 50 kg of ammonium sulphate will be provided to the farmers under the scheme. ©navclasses
4.Which Ministry implements the schemes :SCM, AMRUT and PMAY(U)?
[A] MEITY
[B] MoHUA
[C] MoRD
[D] MoAFW
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Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) was launched on 25th June, 2015, with an aim to achieve Housing for all by the year 2022. 6 years completed after the launch of three schemes of MoHUA- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). ©navclasses
5.What is the outlay of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme?
[A] Rs 1.01 lakh crore
[B] Rs 2.02 lakh crore
[C] Rs 3.03 lakh crore
[D] Rs 4.04 lakh crore
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Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a reforms-based and results-linked ‘Revamped power distribution sector scheme’. The scheme is worth Rs 3.03 lakh crore, including Rs 97,000 crore Central outlay. It aims to provide conditional financial assistance to strengthen the supply infrastructure of Distribution companies. ©navclasses
6.Which Ministry launched ‘Ayurveda dataset on Clinical Trials Registry- India CTRI Portal’?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of AYUSH
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Explanation: Union AYUSH Ministry recently launched Ayurveda dataset on The Clinical Trials Registry- India CTRI Portal. The Ayurveda Dataset of CTRI has been jointly developed by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of AYUSH. Union AYUSH Minister also launched four more portals namely AMAR, SAHI, e-MEDHA and RMIS. ©navclasses
7.What is the outlay of the National Research Foundation (NRF), proposed for the period of five years?
[A] Rs 5000 crore
[B] Rs 10000 crore
[C] Rs 25000 crore
[D] Rs 50000 crore
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Explanation: The Union Government has proposed to set up a National Research Foundation (NRF) to strengthen the research ecosystem in the country. NRF would be an umbrella structure that will link Research and Development, academia and industry. The total proposed outlay of NRF is 50 thousand crore rupees over a period of five years. It will mainly focus to facilitate research at academic institutions like universities and colleges. ©navclasses
8.In which state, “Samajik Adhikarita Shivir” (Social Empowerment Camp) is to be organised for Divyangjan (physically disabled people)?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Explanation: Under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Government of India), a “Samajik Adhikarita Shivir” is to be organised at FDDI, Imlikheda Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh on July 31, 2021. It will be organised for the distribution of aids and assistive devices to Handicapped people (Divyangjan). The camp will be organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) in association with ALIMCO and District Administration of Chhindwara. ©navclasses
9.Under which rules, Google India released its compliance report regarding deletion of contents?
[A] IT Rules 2000
[B] IT Rules 2019
[C] IT Rules 2021
[D] IT Rules 2007
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Explanation: As per the, “Information Technology Rules, 2021” , the social media platforms with more than 50 lakh users in India need to publish compliance report every month by mentioning the details of complaints received and actions taken. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 came into force on May 26, 2021 and was released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in 2021. According to the transparency report released by Google recently in the end of July, Google India removed over 1,50,000 pieces of content from its social media platforms in the month of May and June and it also took removal actions on 11,61,223 pieces of content as a result of automated detection process during May-June. Information Technology Rules, 2021 were released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in February, 2021. ©navclasses
10.In how many categories the government has launched Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge 2021 for Indian entrepreneurs and start-ups?
[A] 15
[B] 16
[C] 19
[D] 20
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Explanation: The Government has launched Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge 2021 for Indian entrepreneurs and start-ups. Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched this challenge in New Delhi. The innovation challenge has been launched in 16 categories including Culture and Heritage, Health, Education, Social Media, Skills, News, Games, Agriculture, Business and Retail, Fintech, and Others. The Innovation Challenge will be available on – innovateindia.mygov.in and the last date of submission of entries is 30th September this year. The applicants need to apply online to submit their proposals by registering and logging on to the MyGov portal. ©navclasses