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What is the purpose of the MoU signed between the Ministry of Rural Development and Convergence Energy Services Limited?
To facilitate Sustainable Transport for Rural Entrepreneurs through Electric Bicycles (STREE)
Which of the following states have not signed the MoU with the Ministry of Education for the PM-SHRI scheme? (Select all that apply)
What initiative completes 9 years since its launch in 2024?
Digital India
What number can pilgrims create quickly on the eSwasthya Dham portal under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission?
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How many crores of Aadhar numbers have been generated?
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More than 10.04 crore women have been mobilized into self-help groups under DAY-NRLM.
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What is the estimated cost of ICT Labs and Smart Classrooms initiative under Samagra Shiksha norms?
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What percentage growth did the overall NPS assets under management (AUM) show?
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How many Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have been registered as 100% women members FPOs?
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What is the aim of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)?
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What is the original name of the NAMASTE scheme?
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The Smart Cities Mission has an allocated GOI budget of ₹60,000 crore.
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What does 'Sampoornata Abhiyan' aim to achieve?
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Which state's FPOs have been allocated the target for the formation and promotion of additional FPOs?
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The overall NPS assets under management grew to ₹______ lakh crore.
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How much financial assistance will each beneficiary receive under the NIRMAN initiative?
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The Ministry of Defence has established a defence testing infrastructure under the DTIS.
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What is the primary purpose of the Technology Development Fund (TDF)?
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Match the following schemes with their objectives:
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How many newly registered employees were paying contributions under the ESI scheme during FY 2023-24?
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How many ESI hospitals are there in the country?
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In May 2024, how many new employees were added under the ESI scheme?
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What percentage of total registrations under the ESI scheme belong to employees up to the age of 25?
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How many Khadi Vikas Yojana discussions were reported in the parliament session?
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How many candidates have been certified under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme after basic training?
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What was the total number of MSMEs registered under the ZED Certification Scheme?
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What percentage of PMUY beneficiaries have completed their Biometric Aadhaar authentication?
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What was the per capita LPG consumption for PMUY beneficiaries in FY 2023-24?
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As of June 2024, how many micro food processing enterprises have been approved under PMFME?
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What is the average annual growth rate (AAGR) of the food processing sector in the past 8 years?
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Which program aims to enhance connectivity in border village areas?
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Which scheme has achieved 100% tap water coverage in some regions?
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What is the budget allocation for the scheme of expansion and modernization of fire services in states?
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To date, how many Fast Track Special Courts are functional in the country?
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What percentage of royalty is applicable for mining leases granted on or after 12 January 2015?
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What is the primary aim of the GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)?
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Which organization partnered with NABARD to promote financial inclusion via regional rural banks?
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What is the aim of the Lakhpati Didi Scheme?
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What is the income target for a Lakhpati Didi participant?
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What training does the Krishi Sakhi convergence program (KSCP) provide?
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The Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Judicial Infrastructure was launched in ____.
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What is the enhanced amount of ex-gratia relief for death or permanent incapacitation due to wild animal attacks?
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How many projects are proposed under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Judicial Infrastructure as of July 2024?
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The PMEGP scheme has assisted over 9.65 lakh micro enterprises across India.
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How much have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U)?
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Match the following schemes with their focus areas:
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Study Notes
Government Schemes Overview (1st to 15th July 2024)
- Significant focus on various ministries in India launching and updating schemes to address social, economic, and infrastructure needs.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Digital India Initiative:
- Celebrates 9 years of implementation.
- 11 crore farmers receiving direct payments in bank accounts.
- 137 crore Aadhaar numbers generated.
- 6.83 lakh km of optical fiber network laid under BharatNet.
- UPI transactions worth ₹535 lakh crore recorded.
- 34.6 crore Ayushman Cards created.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA):
- Training program held for State Nodal Officers and Program Managers in New Delhi.
Ministry of Education
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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS):
- New web version for One-Time Registration (OTR) launched.
- OTR is a 14-digit ID issued based on Aadhaar, valid throughout a student’s academic career.
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Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan:
- Provision of ICT Labs and Smart Classrooms in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs).
- Benefits 7 lakh girls with an estimated cost of ₹290 crore; KGBVs cater to disadvantaged groups.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Smart Cities Mission (SCM):
- 90% of projects completed; government extends deadline to March 2025.
- Allocated budget of ₹48,000 crore for 100 cities; ₹46,585 crore released so far.
NITI Aayog
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Aspirational Districts Programme:
- Sampoornata Abhiyan launched to achieve full saturation of 12 social sector indicators in 112 districts by September 2024.
- Focus on maternal health, nutrition, soil health, and self-help groups.
Ministry of Communication
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Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom:
- Attracted ₹3,400 crore investment; telecom production surpassed ₹50,000 crore.
- Exports reach ₹10,500 crore, creating over 17,800 direct jobs.
- Telecom trade deficit reduced from ₹68,000 crore to ₹4,000 crore in five years.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry
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Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
- Announced the National Gopal Ratna Award for excellence in dairy farming and cattle breeding.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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PLI Scheme for White Goods:
- Application window reopened for 90 days from 15 July 2024 for air conditioners and LED lights.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakaram (PMJVK):
- Financial assistance of ₹35 crore released to Arunachal Pradesh for ongoing projects.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme:
- Scheme highlighted with no additional details available.
Second Section Highlights
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Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS):
- MoUs signed for testing facilities in Chennai in three domains: UAS, EW, and EO.
- Rs. 400 crore financial outlay with 75% government funding.
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Technology Development Fund (TDF):
- 77 projects sanctioned with ₹300 crore committed; focus on enhancing defense technology capabilities.
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NIRMAN Initiative:
- Launched by Coal India to support youth qualifying for UPSC exams with financial assistance of ₹1 lakh.
Reference Section
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Overall Defence Production:
- Reached ₹1.27 trillion for FY 2023-24, a 16.7% increase year-on-year.
- Defence exports grew by 32% to ₹21,083 crore.
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National Pension System (NPS):
- AUM grew 28% to ₹12.28 lakh crore, with private sector contributions rising significantly.
Additional insights
- Emphasis on digital initiatives, education, urban development, and defense capabilities as key areas of growth and reform in government schemes.### Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
- Uttarakhand's eSwasthya Dham portal is integrated with ABDM to monitor health parameters of Char Dham Yatra pilgrims.
- Char Dham Yatra includes visits to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
- Benefits of the portal:
- Generates a 14-digit Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number for pilgrims.
- Pilgrims can create their ABHA number quickly (1-2 minutes).
Formation and Promotion of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
- Guidelines mandate adequate representation of women on the Board of Directors, requiring at least one female member.
- 810 FPOs registered as 100% women members.
- Target set for formation of an additional 1,100 FPOs through the National Cooperative Development Corporation.
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)
- 1,986 shelter homes created, accommodating over 1.41 lakh persons under the Scheme of Shelter for Urban Homeless.
- "Utkrishtata ki Ore Badhte Kadam" event honored DAY-NULM top performers.
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0)
- Launched GIS-based master plans for 675 Class-II towns with a tentative budget of ₹631.13 crore.
Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS)
- Funding of ₹2,708.64 crore for 97,928 SC beneficiaries from 2014-15 to 2023-24.
- Provides scholarships for SC students in top institutions, overseas study support, and Ph.D. fellowships.
National Action Plan for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)
- Formerly known as the Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers.
- Provides cash assistance and subsidies for alternate self-employment projects.
GOBARdhan Initiative
- Review meeting led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti for the GOBARdhan initiative.
- 113 CBG plants made functional out of 500 new waste-to-wealth plants announced in the Union Budget 2023-24.
Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Gramin Phase II
- Approximately 1.43 crore toilets built over the last four years.
- 5% of resources can be spent on Information, Education, and Communication at state and district levels.
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana
- Over 50 lakh beneficiaries enrolled under PM-SYM as of July 2024.
- Expenditure of ₹162.51 crore in FY 2023-24.
Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme
- 1.67 crore new employees registered during FY 2023-24.
- Currently, 165 ESI hospitals operate in India; 106 by states, 59 by ESIC.
PM Vishwakarma Yojana
- More than 5 lakh candidates certified through basic training, including 2.74 lakh female participants.
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme
- Total registrations reach 3 lakh with:
- Bronze Certified: 1.86 lakh
- Silver Certified: 718
- Gold Certified: 982
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
- Over 55% of beneficiaries authenticated their Biometric Aadhaar.
- LPG consumption per capita improved from 3.01 to 3.95 refills per year between FY 2019-20 and FY 2023-24.
Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
- A total of 708 EMRS sanctioned nationwide as part of tribal education initiatives.
PM JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan)
- Detailed schemes shared during parliamentary sessions.
PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprise Scheme (PMFME)
- 92,549 micro food processing enterprises approved as of June 2024.
- Food processing sector grew at an average annual growth rate of 5.35% over eight years.
Vibrant Villages Programme
- Focusing on 4G connectivity in border villages, with completion expected by December 2024.
- Financial inclusion strategies being implemented in these areas.
Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services
- ₹5,000 crore allocated for the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to support fire service expansion in 11 states.### GLOF Risk Mitigation Project
- Approved for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Total outlay of Rs. 150 crore dedicated to Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risk mitigation.
Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme (YAMS)
- Implemented in 315 disaster-prone districts across India.
- Approved funding of Rs. 470.50 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- Guidelines released for 'Incentives to DISCOMs'.
- Total financial allocation of Rs. 4,950 crore, including previous outlay for Grid Connected Roof Top Solar (GCRT) Phase II.
- Incentives for DISCOMs: 5% of benchmark cost for achieving 10-15% additional capacity, and 10% for capacities beyond that.
Khelo India Scheme
- 25% of Indian Athletes in Paris Summer Olympics 2024 are from Khelo India.
- Promotion of traditional sports such as Silambam and Kalaripayattu included under "Promotion of Inclusiveness through Sport".
- Total Rs. 2168.78 crore released under the Khelo India Scheme since its inception.
- KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) Phase II launched to identify sports talents in school children aged 9-18, targeting 20 lakh assessments in FY 2024-25.
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)
- 57 tourist destinations selected across 32 States/UTs.
- 29 projects sanctioned with a budget of Rs. 644 crore.
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
- Increased rural tap connections from 3 crore to 15 crore in 5 years.
- Tap water supply established in 9.28 lakh schools and 9.68 lakh anganwadi centres.
- 'Har Ghar Jal' status reported in 2.28 lakh villages and 190 districts.
Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)
- Aims to improve safety and operational performance of selected dams.
- Phase 1 budget: Approximately Rs. 2,100 crore.
- Phases 2 and 3 have a total outlay of around Rs. 10,211 crore, with a 10-year duration.
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024)
- Extended until 30th September 2024.
- Enhanced financial allocation of Rs. 778 crore.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
- Continues to support apprenticeship initiatives.
Fast Track Special Court Scheme (FTSC)
- 755 FTSCs functional, including 410 exclusive POCSO Courts across 30 States/UTs.
Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)
- Rs. 3,619.82 crore granted under PM-ABHIM for FY 2021-2024.
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
- Cashless treatment available at public and private hospitals nationwide.
- Implemented in 33 States/UTs.
Schemes for Promotion of Art and Culture (Ministry of Culture)
- Guru-Shishya Parampara grant supports performing arts.
- Financial assistance for cultural organizations and heritage preservation.
- Scholarships and fellowships for cultural research and development available.
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)
- Launched in 2015 to support people affected by mining operations.
- Funds utilized for health care, education, and infrastructure in mining districts.
GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)
- Launched by Ministry of Defence to resolve shipyard issues.
- Encourages startups and MSMEs in maritime technology.
Jan Suraksha Schemes
- Partnership between NABARD and Online PSB Loans to enhance financial inclusion in rural areas.
Lakhpati Didi Scheme
- Aims to empower 3 crore rural women through bamboo farming.
- Focused on generating an annual household income of Rs. 1,00,000 or more.
Centrally Sponsored Schemes for Wildlife
- Enhanced ex-gratia relief for incidents involving wild animal attacks, promoting wildlife habitat conservation initiatives.
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This quiz covers recent developments regarding the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme in India for FY 2023-24. It includes data on new registrations and the operational status of ESI hospitals across the country. Test your knowledge on the current trends and figures related to employee welfare under this scheme.
