Questions and Answers
Which scheme offers a guaranteed return of 8% for a period of 10 years to senior citizens?
What is the launch date of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
What is the maximum scholarship amount provided by the Deen Dayal Upadhyay 'SPARSH' Yojana?
Which scheme was launched most recently among the ones listed?
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What is the eligibility age range for farmers under the Prime Minister Kisan Maandhan Yojana?
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What does the PM Vishwakarma Yojana aim to provide?
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Under which scheme are Agniveers recruited for 4 years in all three services?
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Which of the following schemes provides free cashless health facilities?
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What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana?
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Study Notes
Central Government Schemes
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DIKSHA Portal
- Launched on 5th September 2017
- Aims to provide training and empowerment for teachers to improve educational outcomes
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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
- Initiated on 1st May 2016
- Provides free LPG connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to improve health and reduce deforestation
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Varistha Pension Bima Yojana
- Launched on 1st January 2017
- Offers an assured interest rate of 8% for a period of 10 years to senior citizens aged 60 and above
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Deen Dayal Upadhyay 'SPARSH' Yojana
- Introduced on 3rd November 2017
- Provides scholarships aimed at promoting stamp collection as a hobby; maximum scholarship of Rs. 6000 per year for 40 selected students
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Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
- Launched on 21st July 2017
- Guarantees an 8% return for 10 years to senior citizens aged 60 or above, who choose a monthly pension option
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Prime Minister Kisan Maandhan Yojana
- Announced on 12th September 2019 in Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Ensures a minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per month at age 60 for eligible farmers with agricultural land up to 2 hectares, aged between 18 and 40 years
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Agneepath Yojana
- Announced on 14th June 2022
- Recruitments of Agniveers (17.5 to 23 years old, 10th-12th pass) into all three military services for four years
- Offers a service fund package worth Rs. 11.71 lakh and a 10% reservation in CAPF and Assam Rifles; 25% will be offered permanent positions based on merit
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PM Vishwakarma Yojana
- Launched on 17th September 2023 in New Delhi
- Aims to provide loans without guarantees at minimal interest rates to 30 lakh families of traditional craftsmen and artisans
- A budget allocation of Rs. 13,000 crore to support 18 traditional businesses
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Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya)
- Launched on 25th September 2017
- Focuses on the electrification of all households across India
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana - Ayushman Bharat
- Initiated on 23rd September 2018 in Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Provides free cashless health facilities up to Rs. 5 lakh for underprivileged families
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PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme
- Supports farmers by providing direct cash transfers to improve their financial conditions.
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Test your knowledge on various schemes launched by the Central and State Governments. This quiz covers key details such as launch dates, objectives, and eligibility criteria of important initiatives. See how well you understand these social welfare programs!
