Q.1) With reference to the PM Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The unorganised workers whose monthly income is Rs 15,000/ per month or less and belong to the entry age group of 18-40 years stand eligible for the scheme.
2. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation will be the Pension Fund Manager and responsible for Pension pay out.

Select the correct option:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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[pib] PM Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) Scheme

Q.2) Which of the given statements is/are correct with respect to the “PSBLoansin59min” Initiative?

1. It is a platform where MSME borrower is not required to submit any physical document for in-principle approval.
2. The State Bank of India has majority stakes in the grants of loan.
3. It is the only platform in the market with a Banker Interface which covers the Branch Level integrations.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the NALSA (National Legal Services Authority):

1. The NALSA is a constitutional body to provide free legal services to eligible candidates.
2. The Chief Justice of India is patron-in-chief of NALSA.

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: Business Standard

Q.4) The Form 26 recently seen in news which has to be filed by a candidate in an election. It is related to:

a) Assets and Liabilities

b) Educational Qualifications

c )Criminal antecedents

d) All of the above

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Q.5) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

1. It decides the RBI’s benchmark interest rates.
2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 2 and 3 only

Inspired by: CSP 2017

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