Socio-Economic Development Schemes in India

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Socio-Economic Development Schemes in India: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Make in India, Major Concurrent Govt. Initiatives, Socio-Economic Development Schemes in India, Public Welfare Schemes & Public Insurance Schemes etc.

Important Questions on Socio-Economic Development Schemes in India

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According to National Education Policy 2020, vocational education will start from ______ with internships.

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Consider the following statements regarding National Mineral Policy, 2019.
1. National Mineral Policy 2019 replaces the extant National Mineral Policy 2004.
2. The aim of National Mineral Policy 2019 is to have a more effective, meaningful and implementable policy that brings in further transparency, better regulation and enforcement, balanced social and economic growth as well as sustainable mining practices.
3. The Policy also mentions rationalize reserved areas given to PSUs which have not been used and to put these areas to auction, which will give more opportunity to private sector for participation
4. The new policy focusses on use coastal waterways and inland shipping for evacuation and transportation of minerals and encourages dedicated mineral corridors to facilitate the transportation of minerals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Shishu, Kishore and Tarun are the types of loans under the _____.

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Which among the following are the basic services provided under Smart Cities Plan?

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Which city launched Bicycle Patrols for better Policing in May 2017?

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How much amount has been allocated for the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana in the Union Budget 2019-20?

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With reference to Human Development Index, consider the following statements-
1) HDI index aims at assessing the development of a country as well as economic growth.
2) It is regularly published by the United Nations Development Programme.
Choose the correct answer code.
 

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Which one of the following is the objective of Fiscal policy in a developing economy?

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Samruddhi corridor is proposed to be formed between?

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Jawahar Rozgar Yojana was started by which of the following leader?

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Social Security may provide cash benefits to persons faced with 

1. Sickness and disability

2. Unemployment

3. Crop Failure

4. Loss of a marital partner

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How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?

1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas

2. By strengthening Self Help Group's (SHG) and providing skill development.

3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers.

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The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995 with the aim to:

1. Enhance enrolment, retention and attention of primary school children

2. Improve the nutritional status of primary school children

3. Improve the habit of reading rural households

4. Encourage the use of Tiffin boxes among primary School children

Which of the following is correct?

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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims at enhancing live livelihood security in rural areas or India by providing at least one hundred:

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The Endeavour of "Janani Suraksha Yojana" Programme is to

1. Promote institutional deliveries

2. Provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery

3. Provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement

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What is the maximum limit of gratuity payable under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

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Consider the following statements in respect of Atal Pension Yojana

Beneficiary must be in the age group of 18 to 40 years

Beneficiary will receive the pension only after he attains the age of 60 years.

After the death of a beneficiary, his spouse continues to receive the pension.

No nominee of the beneficiary is permitted.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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The Maternity Benefit act, 1961 (M.B Act) Provided for how many week’s wages during the maternity period?

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Which of the following are the typical differences between private insurance programmes and the social insurance programme?

  1. Adequacy versus Equity
  2. Voluntary versus Mandatory participation
  3. Contractual versus Statutory rights
  4. Funding

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