Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):
- Farmers who wish to avail themselves of benefits under PM-KISAN must have Aadhaar identification to get full benefits.
- The income support will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: PM Kisan scheme: Aadhaar optional for first installment; compulsory from second one
PM Kisan scheme: Aadhaar optional for first installment; compulsory from second one
Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agriculture Census 2015-16:
- The average size holdings is highest in Nagaland (5.06 ha) followed by Punjab (3.62 ha).
- Countrywide average land holding is size is 1.08 ha.
- Small farms are less efficient, especially in cultivating labour-intensive crops or tending livestock.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) Only 3
d) All are correct
Inspired by: [pib] Categorization of Farmers
Q.3) The Shehri Samridhi Utsav, a pan-India initiative was recently celebrated to extend the outreach of:
a) Swachh Bharat Mission
b) Ujjwala Scheme
c) National Urban Livelihoods Mission
d) All of the above
Inspired by: [pib] Shehri Samridhi Utsav
Q.4) Which of the given statements about the GSAT-31 Communication satellite is not correct?
a) GSAT-31 will augment the Ku-band transponder capacity in Geostationary Orbit.
b) It will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites.
c) It will provide DTH Television Services, connectivity to ATM, Stock-exchange, Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) and e-governance applications.
d) It will be used for Military Purposes
Inspired by: [pib] India’s communication satellite GSAT-31 launched successfully
[pib] India’s communication satellite GSAT-31 launched successfully
Q.5) The World Economic Situation and Prospects is released by:
a) World Economic Forum
b) UN
c) IMF
d) World Bank
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Risks to global growth
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