1.Which state/UT has implemented Smart Black Board scheme in 80,000 Government schools?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
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Explanation: Tamil Nadu state government has started implementing the Smart Black Board scheme in 80,000 government schools. Under the Smart Black Board scheme, audio visual teaching material is used that can be fed into the computer screens using pen drives. This project is expected to ensure better teaching environment. ©navclasses
2.Which Ministry has launched the “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Defence
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Explanation: Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has recently launched a challenge named “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”. It aims to develop and implement initiatives that would improve the quality of life of young children, caregivers and families. It is a 3-year challenge that would be open for 100 Smart Cities, cities with population of more than 5 lakh and State/Union Territory capitals. ©navclasses
3.Which Union Ministry implements PM KUSUM scheme?
[A] Ministry of Power
[B] Ministry of Renewable Energy
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Explanation: Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme. Recently, the Ministry has amended the guidelines of the scheme as solar power plants can also be installed on pasture land and marshy land of farmers. Earlier, only barren, fallow and agricultural lands were used for installing solar plants. ©navclasses
4.‘Har Ghar Nal Yojana’ has been implemented in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Assam
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Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Har Ghar Nal Yojana’ in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide piped water supply to over 4.1 million people in the two districts of Sonbhadra and Mirzapur. The outlay of the project is Rs 5,555 crore. The scheme will also benefit over 3,000 villages to access piped water supply. ©navclasses
5.What amount of grant has been allotted under “Mission COVID Suraksha”, by the Central Government?
[A] Rs.100 crore
[B] Rs.500 crore
[C] Rs.900 crore
[D] Rs.1000 crore
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Explanation: The Union Government has launched “Mission COVID Suraksha” and has allotted a package of Rs.900 crore for the same. The grant by the central government would be given to Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for Research & Development of Indian COVID-19 vaccines. The mission aims at development of approximately 5 or 6 COVID 19 vaccine candidates and ensure their faster availability to the public. ©navclasses
6.Which state has launched an outreach programme called ‘Duare Sarkar’?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Jharkhand
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Explanation: West Bengal state government has recently launched a massive outreach programme named “Duare Sarkar” or “Government at your doorstep”. Under the programme, people can avail the benefit of over 11 schemes of the state including Kanyashree, Khadya Sathi and Sikshashree. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced to set up ‘Duare Sarkar’ camps in the state for redressing grievances of people. ©navclasses
7.Which is the first Indian state is to roll out an online mechanism for Fire safety approval, named ‘Fire Safety COP’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Gujarat
[D] Odisha
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Explanation: Gujarat is set to launch the country’s first online mechanism for approval and renewal of fire safety certifications for buildings. A portal named ‘Fire Safety COP’ will be launched for implementing the process. Under the system, the state will train and empanel private ‘Fire safety officers (FSOs)’ to carry out periodic inspection and maintenance of fire safety systems. ©navclasses
8.Which Department has launched a new initiative called ‘Jhatpat Processing’?
[A] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
[B] Department of Income Tax
[C] Department of Financial Services
[D] Department of Expenditure
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Explanation: The Income Tax Department, headed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, has introduced a new initiative called, ‘Jhatpat Processing’. The aim of the initiative is to smoothen the experience of Income Tax return filing for taxpayers. Tutorial videos of the procedure to file ITR1 and ITR4 were also shared by the Department. Last date for filing income tax for taxpayers not requiring audit is December 31, 2020. ©navclasses
9.The Central Government has approved the construction of over 1.68 lakh houses under which scheme?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban
[B] Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin
[C] Smart Cities Scheme
[D] Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihoods Mission.
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Explanation: The Indian Government has approved the construction of over 1.68 lakh houses in urban areas under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban. As per the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, the total number of houses sanctioned so far stands at 1.1 crore. Under PMAY-U, 41 lakh houses have been completed so far and over 70 lakh houses are under construction. ©navclasses
10.The Land Allotment Policy 2021-30, which was making news recently, was released by which state/UT?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Jammu& Kashmir
[D] Gujarat
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Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir administration approved the adoption of a new policy named ‘Land Allotment Policy 2021-30’. The policy aims to lay down a framework to regulate zoning of industrial areas. It will also cover land allotment for health institutions and educational institutions. The policy aims to promote fair industrial growth in the UT. ©navclasses
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