Inspired by: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/operation-bandar-iafs-code-name-for-balakot-air-strikes/articleshow/69894040.cms

Answer: (c)

• Operation Bandar (monkey) was the code-name given by IAF to the air strikes conducted by its Mirage-2000 fighters against the major Jaish-e-Mohammed training facility at Balakot in Pakistan on February 26, in response to the Pulwama terror attack which claimed the lives of 40 security personnel.
• The idea behind the name was to give a nondescript, mundane tag to the air strikes to maintain operational secrecy. It was chosen to make it sound like a routine, small-time affair.

Inspired by: [pib] Janani Suraksha Yojana

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-janani-suraksha-yojana/

Answer: (d)

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

• Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NHM).
• It is being implemented with the objective of reducing maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery among pregnant women.
• The scheme is under implementation in all states and Union Territories (UTs), with a special focus on Low Performing States (LPS).
• It was launched in April 2005 by modifying the National Maternity Benefit Scheme (NMBS).
• The NMBS came into effect in August 1995 as one of the components of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
• The scheme was transferred from the Ministry of Rural Development to the Department of Health & Family Welfare during the year 2001-02.

Inspired by: [pib] Establishment of ‘Gokul Grams’ Under Rashtriya Gokul Mission

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-establishment-of-gokul-grams-under-rashtriya-gokul-mission/

Answer: (a)

Rashtriya Gokul Mission

• The RGM has been launched by the Government for conservation and development of indigenous breeds in a focused and scientific manner.
• The mission envisages establishment of integrated cattle development centres „Gokul Grams to develop indigenous breeds including upto 40% nondescript breeds.
• Rashtriya Gokul Mission is a focussed project under National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development, with an outlay of Rs 500 crore during for three years from 2014-15 to 2016-17.

Implementing Agencies

• Rashtriya Gokul Mission is being implemented through “State Implementing Agencies (SIA) viz Livestock Development Boards.
• All Agencies having a role in indigenous cattle development are “Participating Agencies” like CFSPTI, CCBFs, ICAR, Universities, Colleges, NGO‟s, Cooperative Societies.

Inspired by: Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/kaleshwaram-lift-irrigation-project-klip/

Answer: (b)

Tikdam: Pranhita River

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

• The Kaleshwaram project is an off-shoot of the original Pranahitha-Chevella Lift Irrigation Scheme taken up by the government in 2007 when Andhra Pradesh was not divided.
• It is aimed to make Telangana drought proof by harnessing the flood waters of the Godavari.
• Waters of the Godavari will be tapped by reverse pumping and storage, thereby facilitating agriculture on over 38 lakh acres.

Which rivers are involved?

• The project starts at the confluence point of Pranahita River (amajor tributary of Godavari River) and Godavari River.
• Pranahita river is a confluence of various other smaller tributaries like Wardha, Penganga and Wainganga Rivers.

Inspired by: CSP 2017

Answer: (a)

• The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of PMKVY is primarily focussed on assessing and certifying the skills of informal sector workers.
• Evaluation of trade learned skills and certification through assessment helps the trainees through increased mobility options to the formal sector employment.
• In certain cases, it has been observed that RPL certification has helped workers negotiate better wages and open possibilities for some vertical progression in their careers.