How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?
1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agri-business centres in rural areas
2. By strengthening ‘Self-Help Groups’ and providing skill development
3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pumpsets, and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers
Subject: Governance
Important aspects of Society
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How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor
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How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India
How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?
1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country
2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures
3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programs
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Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’ has been launched for
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’ has been launched for
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation India(NIF)
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation India(NIF)?
(1) NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government.
(2) NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India’s premier scientific institution in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institution.
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With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements
With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements:
1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
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On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label
On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?
1. Ceiling fans
2. Electric geysers
3. Tubular fluorescent lamps
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Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India
Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India?
1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the ‘green accounting’
2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future
3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures
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Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct
Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers.
2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme.
3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber’s death.
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‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the