General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-1st March

Q1. The outlay for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is being enhanced by 66% to over _______.
(a) Rs 59 Crore
(b) Rs 69 Crore
(c) Rs 79 Crore
(d) Rs 89 Crore
(e) Rs 99 Crore

Q2. Pin down the correct statements regarding the PM-KUSUM scheme, launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
[A] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) was launched in 2019 aiming at adding solar capacity of 30,800 MW by 2022.
[B] The total central financial support is Rs 38,422 crore, including service charges to the implementing agencies.
[C] The government has extended the PM-KUSUM scheme till March 2025 as its implementation was significantly affected due to the pandemic.

(a) Only A
(b) Only B
(c) Only A & B
(d) Only A & C
(e) All A, B & C
Q3. What is the name of the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build close ties between the youth of the Northeast Region?
(a) Yuva Saathi
(b) Yuva Saarthi
(c) Yuva Sahayak
(d) Yuva Sangam
(e) Yuva Mitra
Q4. Over 200 tribal women from Jharkhand were felicitated for successfully completing training under Phase 3 of the Grameen Udyami Scheme/Project. Identify correct statement regarding the project-
(i) It is implemented under Sansadiya Sankul Pariyojana.
(ii) It is implemented by Ministry of Skill Development and Enterpreneurship.
(iii) The project aims to expand the rural/local economy, enhance employment opportunities, reduce forced migration and conservation of natural resources.

(a) Both (ii) & (iii)
(b) Both (i) & (ii)
(c) Only (i)
(d) Only (ii)
(e) All are correct
Q5. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN), which was introduced in February 2019, is a central scheme that aims to provide financial support to landholding farmer families, subject to specific exclusion criteria, to enable them to cover agricultural and allied expenses. Who among the following are NOT eligible for this scheme?
(i) All Institutional Land holders
(ii) Retired pensioners whose monthly pension is Rs. 10,000/-or more
(iii) All Persons who paid Income Tax in last assessment year

(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (i) & (ii)
(c) Only (ii) & (iii)
(d) Only (iii)
(e) All (i), (ii) & (iii)
Q6. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, Shahjahanpur has created history in providing tap connections to every household in rural areas. This district is located in which of the following state?
(a) Haryana
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Punjab
(e) Maharashtra
Q7. Identify Incorrect statement regarding Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana-
(i) It is a skill development programme under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
(ii) It was Launched in 2019.
(iii) Under it, the training is imparted in industry relevant technical trades with initial basic training of 100 hours.
(a) Both (i)
(b) Both (ii)
(c) Both (iii)
(d) Both (i) & (ii)
(e) All (i), (ii) & (iii)
Q8. _______ Provides Tap Water to 11 Crore Rural Households
(a) Mission Amrit Sarovar
(b) Jal Jeevan Mission###
(c) AMRUT 2.O Scheme
(d) PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojna
(e) “Sahi Fasal” Campaign
Q9. As per the United Nations ‘World Population Prospects 2022’ report, which year India is expected to have a population of 1.668 billion while China’s population will decline to 1.317 billion?
(a) 2023
(b) 2030
(c) 2050
(d) 2080
(e) 2100

Q10. _________ was unveiled as the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
(a) Sebastian
(b) Bucky Badger
(c) Phrygian cap
(d) Aubie The Tiger
(e) Sparty

Solutions

S1. Ans. (c)
Sol.  “The outlay for the PM Awas Yojana is being enhanced by 66% to over ₹79,000 crore.”

PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA:

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), a flagship Mission of the Government of India being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), was launched on 25th June 2015.
• The Mission addresses urban housing shortage among the EWS/LIG and MIG categories including the slum dwellers by ensuring a pucca house to all eligible urban households by the year 2022 when the Nation completes 75 years of its Independence.

S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. Only Statement A is correct.

Details:

• The government has extended the PM-KUSUM scheme till March 2026 as its implementation was significantly affected due to the pandemic.
• Launched in 2019, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) aimed at adding solar capacity of 30,800 MW by 2022 with a total central financial support of Rs 34,422 crore, including service charges to the implementing agencies.
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The Yuva Sangam registration portal was launched in New Delhi.

Details:

• The Yuva Sangam is an initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build close ties between the youth of the Northeast Region and the rest of India under the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
• Under the initiative, over 20 thousand youth will travel across the country and gain a unique opportunity for cross-cultural learning.

S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. All are correct.

About Grameen Udyami Project –

• Objective: To expand the rural/local economy, enhance employment opportunities, reduce forced migration and conservation of natural resources.
• Parent Scheme: It is implemented under Sansadiya Sankul Pariyojana
• Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Enterpreneurship.
• Funded/Implemented by: National Skill Development Corporation
• Implementation: It is being implemented in six states –
  • Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Gujarat.
  • First phase: Candidates were mobilized from rural and tribal areas of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
• Second phase: It was launched in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
• The training is provided in following areas –
  • Electrician & Solar PV Installation Technician
  • Plumbing & Masonry
  • 2-Wheeler Repair & Maintenance
  • IT/ITES with e-Governance
  • Farm Mechanization

S5. Ans. (e)
Sol.  All the options are NOT eligible under the scheme.

• The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN), which was introduced in February 2019, is a central scheme that aims to provide financial support to landholding farmer families, subject to specific exclusion criteria, to enable them to cover agricultural and allied expenses.
• Every year, Rs 6,000 per year is sent directly into the bank accounts of eligible farmers in three four-monthly installments of Rs 2,000.
• According to the government, more than Rs 4,350 crore has been transferred to ineligible beneficiaries under the PM-KISAN scheme.
• According to the scheme’s guidelines, the state government and the UT administration would identify the farming families that are eligible for assistance.

• The following categories of beneficiaries of higher economic status shall not be eligible for benefit under the scheme rules.
• All Institutional Land holders.
• Farmer families which belong to one or more of the following categories-

(i)Former and present holders of constitutional posts

(ii)Former and present Ministers/ State Ministers and former/present Members of LokSabha/ RajyaSabha/ State Legislative Assemblies/ State Legislative Councils, former and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations, former and present Chairpersons of District Panchayats.

(iii)All serving or retired officers and employees of Central/ State Government Ministries /Offices/Departments and its field units Central or State PSEs and Attached offices /Autonomous Institutions under Government as well as regular employees of the Local Bodies. (Excluding Multi-Tasking Staff /Class IV/Group D employees)

(vi)All superannuated/retired pensioners whose monthly pension is Rs. 10,000/-or more (Excluding Multi-Tasking Staff / Class IV/Group D employees) of above category

(v)All Persons who paid Income Tax in last assessment year

(vi)Professionals like Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, and Architects registered with Professional bodies and carrying out profession by undertaking practices.

S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. Shahjahanpur is located in Uttar Pradesh.

Additional Info-

• Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, Shahjahanpur has created history in providing tap connections to every household in rural areas.
• According to the data given on the website of Jal Jeevan Mission, Bulandshahr, Bareilly, Mirzapur have also got a place in this survey. This achievement is being considered as a big leap in the matter of rural drinking water supply.
• In this survey, districts are selected across the country on the basis of the progress of the scheme.

S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. Only (ii) in Incorrect.

About Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana-

• Objective: To impart technical training in various trades to enhance employability and entrepreneurship of the youths.
• It is a skill development programme under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
• Launch Year: 2021.
• Under it, the training is imparted in industry relevant technical trades with initial basic training of 100 hours.
  • Initially, the training was provided in four trades viz. Electrician, Welder, Machinist and Fitter.
  • More trades for training are added by zonal railways and production units based on regional demands and needs assessment.
  • The training is provided at 94 training locations including remote locations spread over Indian Railways.
• Target: To train 50000 candidates over a period of three years.
• Eligibility: The candidates from any part of the country can join this training.
  • Age: 18 to 35 years.
  • Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th pass).
• Selection: Participants are selected on the basis of marks in matriculation.
• Cost of training: It is provided free of cost to the candidates.
• Nodal coordinating agency: Banaras Loco Works, Varanasi.
• There is no provision of providing employment or stipend to trainees under this scheme.

S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. Jal Jeevan Mission Provides Tap Water to 11 Crore Rural Households.

S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. As per the United Nations ‘World Population Prospects 2022’ report, India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023.

 S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. The Phrygian cap, the symbol of the French republic but wearing sneakers as a nod to the present, was unveiled as the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics.