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Consider the following statements with reference to Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention:
1) The Convention is being organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
2) It aims to showcase its performance and success story in the Swachh Bharat programme
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention is being organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to mark the beginning of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, also coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission. The government will use the occasion to “showcase its performance” and “success story” in the Swachh Bharat programme in the past four years, which was launched on October 2, 2014
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention is being organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to mark the beginning of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, also coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission. The government will use the occasion to “showcase its performance” and “success story” in the Swachh Bharat programme in the past four years, which was launched on October 2, 2014
The main objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) are:
1) Elimination of open defecation
2) Eradication of Manual Scavenging
3) To effect behavioral change regarding healthy sanitation practices
4) Modern and Scientific Municipal Solid Waste Management
Select the correct answer code:
Answer: d)
Explanation: All are objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)
Answer: d)
Explanation: All are objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)
Consider the below statements with respect to Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM):
1) The Mission is being implemented by the Ministry of Urban Development in Urban areas and by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in Rural areas.
2) It aims at achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2nd Oct, 2019, the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Select the correct answer code:
Answer: c)
Explanation: Both are correct
Answer: c)
Explanation: Both are correct
Which of the below statements are correct with reference to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
1) It aims to provide comprehensive insurance coverage against crop loss.
2) It is compulsory for all the farmers
3) No upper limit is fixed for the government subsidy
Select the correct answer code:
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) aims to provide comprehensive insurance coverage against crop loss. It is compulsory for farmers availing crop loans for notified crops in notified areas and voluntary for non-loanee farmers. There is no upper limit on the government subsidy. Subsidy is the difference between premium and insurance charges paid by the farmer.
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) aims to provide comprehensive insurance coverage against crop loss. It is compulsory for farmers availing crop loans for notified crops in notified areas and voluntary for non-loanee farmers. There is no upper limit on the government subsidy. Subsidy is the difference between premium and insurance charges paid by the farmer.
The Red List of threatened species is being published by:
Answer: b)
Explanation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) publishes the Red List of threatened species. The list provides scientifically based information on the status of species and subspecies at a global level.
Answer: b)
Explanation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) publishes the Red List of threatened species. The list provides scientifically based information on the status of species and subspecies at a global level.
Consider the below statements with reference to Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA):
1) It aims to make all rural people digitally literate by 2020
2) The scheme is initiated under Digital India Programme
Which of the above statement is /are INCORRECT?
Answer: a)
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) aims to make all rural households digitally literate by 2019. This scheme is initiated under Digital India Programme and expected to be one of the largest digital literacy programs in the world. It would empower the citizens by providing them access to information, knowledge and skills for operating computers/digital access devices.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) aims to make all rural households digitally literate by 2019. This scheme is initiated under Digital India Programme and expected to be one of the largest digital literacy programs in the world. It would empower the citizens by providing them access to information, knowledge and skills for operating computers/digital access devices.