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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsQ.1) Consider the following statements regarding the PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY):
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
2. It forms a sub scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
3. It is fully funded by the World Bank and the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) external financing.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (b)
Statement 3 is NOT correct.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana:
• It will be implemented as a Central Sector Sub-scheme under the Central Sector Component of the PMMSY.
• Implemented at an estimated outlay of Rs.6000 crore consisting of 50% i.e. Rs.3,000 crore public finance including the World Bank and the AFD external financing, and rest 50% i.e. Rs.3,000 crore being the anticipated investment from the beneficiaries/private sector leverage.
• It will be implemented for 4 years from FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27 across all the States and UTs.
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pm-matsya-kisan-samridhi-sah-yojana-pm-mkssy-launched/Incorrect
Answer: (b)
Statement 3 is NOT correct.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana:
• It will be implemented as a Central Sector Sub-scheme under the Central Sector Component of the PMMSY.
• Implemented at an estimated outlay of Rs.6000 crore consisting of 50% i.e. Rs.3,000 crore public finance including the World Bank and the AFD external financing, and rest 50% i.e. Rs.3,000 crore being the anticipated investment from the beneficiaries/private sector leverage.
• It will be implemented for 4 years from FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27 across all the States and UTs.
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pm-matsya-kisan-samridhi-sah-yojana-pm-mkssy-launched/ -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsQ.2) Regarding Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), consider the following statements:
1. It is a viral hemorrhagic fever prevalent in the southwestern region of India.
2. It is anthroponotic disease.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (a)
KFD is caused by the Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV), a member of the Flaviviridae virus family. It was first identified in 1957 in Karnataka’s Kyasanur Forest.
It is indeed a viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to the southwestern part of India.
KFD is a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans through the bite of hard ticks. It primarily affects forest and agricultural workers.
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/kyasanur-forest-disease-kfd-the-monkey-fever/Incorrect
Answer: (a)
KFD is caused by the Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV), a member of the Flaviviridae virus family. It was first identified in 1957 in Karnataka’s Kyasanur Forest.
It is indeed a viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to the southwestern part of India.
KFD is a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans through the bite of hard ticks. It primarily affects forest and agricultural workers.
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/kyasanur-forest-disease-kfd-the-monkey-fever/ -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsQ.3) The Union Home Ministry recently revoked the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar Border. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. The FMR runs across the states of Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It allows only Indian tribes living along the border to travel up to 16 km inside Myanmar without a visa.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (a)
FMR runs across the border between India and Myanmar runs between Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The border between India and Myanmar was demarcated by the British in 1826, without seeking the opinion of the people living in the region.
The Free Movement Regime (FMR) is a mutually agreed arrangement between India and Myanmar that allows tribes living along the border on either side to travel up to 16 km inside the other country without a visa.
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-suspends-free-movement-regime-with-myanmar/Incorrect
Answer: (a)
FMR runs across the border between India and Myanmar runs between Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The border between India and Myanmar was demarcated by the British in 1826, without seeking the opinion of the people living in the region.
The Free Movement Regime (FMR) is a mutually agreed arrangement between India and Myanmar that allows tribes living along the border on either side to travel up to 16 km inside the other country without a visa.
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-suspends-free-movement-regime-with-myanmar/ -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsQ.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs):
1. It is a constitutional body as it is established by Article 338 of the Constitution.
2. The Central and the state governments are required to consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting the Scheduled Castes.
3. It is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the Scheduled Castes.
How many of the above statements are correct?Correct
Answer: ( c)
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs)
• It is a constitutional body as it is established by Article 338 of the Constitution. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• It consists of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and three other members.
• They are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Their conditions of service and tenure of office are also determined by the President.
• The commission presents an annual report to the president. It can also submit a report as and when it thinks necessary.
• The Central government and the state governments are required to consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs. Hence statement 3 is correct.
• Till 2018, the commission was also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the other backward classes (OBCs). It was relieved from this responsibility by the 102nd Amendment Act of 2018.Incorrect
Answer: ( c)
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs)
• It is a constitutional body as it is established by Article 338 of the Constitution. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• It consists of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and three other members.
• They are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Their conditions of service and tenure of office are also determined by the President.
• The commission presents an annual report to the president. It can also submit a report as and when it thinks necessary.
• The Central government and the state governments are required to consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting the SCs. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs. Hence statement 3 is correct.
• Till 2018, the commission was also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the other backward classes (OBCs). It was relieved from this responsibility by the 102nd Amendment Act of 2018. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsQ.5) Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against Untouchability as a form of discrimination?
Correct
Untouchability
Right to equality mentioned under Article 14-18 of the Indian Constitution.
Article 15 relates to the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
Article 17 abolishes untouchability. Hence Option 4 is Correct.
Article 18 abolishes the title.Incorrect
Untouchability
Right to equality mentioned under Article 14-18 of the Indian Constitution.
Article 15 relates to the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
Article 17 abolishes untouchability. Hence Option 4 is Correct.
Article 18 abolishes the title.
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