2) Consider the following statements with respect to Armed

Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)

Under AFSPA, security forces have the powers to conduct

operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior
notice.
AFSPA is being effective in the whole of Nagaland.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Answer : c
1
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Ujjwala

Sanitary Napkins initiative

It is an initiative of Odisha government.

The funding for the scheme will be shared equally by the
central and state government.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
2 a. 1 only Answer : d
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

8) Consider the following statements with respect to Swachh

Survekshan 2019

It is the fourth edition of the annual cleanliness survey of both

urban and rural India.
It was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
3
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Minsitry of Housing and Urban affairs had recently launched
the Swachh Survekshan 2019 covering 4,237 towns and cities
in the country.
This digital and paperless survey is the fourth edition of the
annual cleanliness survey of "Urban India".
It is being conducted by an independent third party.
 3) Consider the following statements about Border Roads
Organisation (BRO)

It is engaged in road construction along inaccessible regions in

the border areas.
4 It is staffed by personnel from Indian Army, Military Police etc.
It functions under the Ministry of Defence.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a. 1 & 2 only
b. 1 & 3 only
c. 2 & 3 only
d. All of the above
Answer : d

10) Consider the following statements with respect to Jal

Charcha

It is a weekly magazine issued by the Ministry of Water

Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.
It is a first of its kind initiative by the ministry to bring best
practices in water sector to the national stage.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation has released the inaugural issue of the monthly
magazine Jal Charcha – in New Delhi recently.
Jal Charcha is the third magazine being published by the
Ministry.
The first is Namami Gange by National Mission for Clean Ganga
and second is Jalansh by Central Water Commission.
The magazine is also an effort to bring best practices in water
sector to the national stage and move ahead in the direction of
creating water consciousness in the minds of the people of the
country.
1) Consider the following statements with respect to “Web-
Wonder Women” Campaign

It aims to recognise successful women entrepreneurs in India

and motivate young girls to embrace entrepreneurship as a
career option.
It was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government
of India, has launched an online campaign, ‘#www: Web-
WonderWomen’.
The Campaign aims to discover and celebrate the exceptional
achievements of women, who have been driving positive
agenda of social change via social media.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Union Ministry for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has recently
released recombinant Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay
(ELISA) kits: one for Glanders and other for Equine Infectious
Anaemia.
Glanders is a fatal infectious and notifiable disease of equines
including horses, donkeys and mules.
The disease is caused by a bacterium known as Burkholderia
mallei and has zoonotic potential.
The organism is also considered as potential bio-weapon and
categorized under ‘Tier 1 Select Agent’.
After continuous research efforts of more than eight years,
National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE) has been able to
develop a recombinant Hcp1 antigen ELISA as an alternate to
complement-fixation test (CFT).
10) “Umiam Lake” is located in which of the following states?

a. Maharashtra
b. Kerala
c. Jammu and Kashmir
d. Meghalaya
Answer : d
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya recently inaugurated the
project “Development of North East Circuit: Umiam (Lake
View) - U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang - Orchid Lake
Resort” implemented under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
This is the first Swadesh Darshan project of Union Tourism
Ministry in the state of Meghalaya.
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7) Consider the following statements with respect to
Womaniya on GeM initiative

It enables women entrepreneurs and women self-help groups

to sell their products directly to various Government
institutions through the Government eMarketplace (GeM)
platform.
It was launched by the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Government e Marketplace [GeM] has launched “Womaniya
on GeM”, an initiative to enable women entrepreneurs and
women self-help groups [WSHGs] to sell handicrafts and
handloom, accessories, jute and coir products, home décor
and office furnishings, directly to various Government
ministries, departments and institutions.
The initiative seeks to develop women entrepreneurship on
the margins of society to achieve gender-inclusive economic
growth.
Government e Marketplace is a 100 percent government
owned company setup under the aegis of Ministry of
Commerce and Industry for procurement of common use
goods and services by Government ministries, departments
and CPSEs.

10) Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income

Augmentation (KALIA) Scheme was recently launched in which
of the following states?

a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Odisha
c. Telangana
d. West Bengal
Answer : b
The government of Odisha has launched the Krushak
Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA)
scheme, which would benefit about 92% of the farmers in the
State.
It will accelerate agricultural prosperity and elimination of
poverty.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Unispace Nano satellite Assembly & Training programme
(UNNATI), a capacity building programme on Nano-satellite
development, is an initiative by ISRO to commemorate the
50th anniversary of the first United Nations conference on the
exploration and peaceful uses of outer space (UNISPACE-50).
The programme provides opportunities to the participating
developing countries to strengthen in assembling, integrating
and testing of Nanosatellite.
3) Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan
Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)

Under the scheme, the Government incentivize employers’

based on their employment generation potential.
It is being implemented by Ministry of Labour and Employment
through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Under the Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)
scheme, Government is paying full employers’ contribution of
12% (towards Employees’ Provident Fund and Employees’
Pension Scheme both), for a period of 3 years in respect of
new employees who have been registered with the EPFO on or
after 1st April 2016, with salary up to Rs. 15,000 per month.
It is being implemented by Ministry of Labour and Employment
through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
1) Consider the following statements with respect to Young
Scientist programme

Under this programme, 3 students from each state and UT will

be selected and given lectures and access to R&D labs for one
month period.
It was launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and
Development.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : a
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently
announced the Young Scientist programme for the young
minds who want to explore themselves in space research.
Under the programme, three students from each state and UT
will be selected.
They will be given lectures and they will be given access to
R&D labs and practical experience of building a small satellite.
If the satellite is good, ISRO will launch it.
This programme is similar to U.S. space agency NASA’s student
outreach.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Defence minister has recently inaugurated the 426.60 metre
long Pre Stressed Concrete Box Girder type bridge over Diffo
river on Roing-Koron-Paya road in Arunachal Pradesh.
It would provide uninterrupted access between Dibang valley
and Lohit valley region of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh and an
all-weather Road to the troops deployed on the China Border.
Dedicating the bridge to the nation, the Defence minister
praised the commendable work being done by Project Udayak,
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in this region.
8) “Project Udayak” sometimes seen in the news recently, is
associated with which of the following?

a. Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

b. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
c. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
d. Indian Meteorological Organisation (IMD)
Answer : a
In the eighties, the two erstwhile easternmost Projects Vartak
and Sewak had five and four Border Roads Task Forces
respectively.
It was felt that a new Project was required for better command
and control.
On 23 May 1989, a new Project named “Udayak “was
sanctioned.
The Project was to take on responsibility of roads and other
works in erstwhile districts of Siang, Lohit, Dibang Valley and
Tirap of Arunachal Pradesh and Mon, Tuensang and
Mokokchung districts of Nagaland.
Dedicating the Diffo bridge to the nation, the Defence minister
praised the commendable work being done by Project Udayak,
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in this region

10) Consider the following statements with respect to Inner

line Permit (ILP)

It is an official travel document issued by the Government of

India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a
protected area for a limited period.
Currently, the Inner Line Permit (ILP) is operational in
Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
To enter Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland or Mizoram, Indians
from other states need an inner line permit (ILP) under the
provisions of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR)
Act, 1873.
in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
The theme of PBD Convention 2019 is "Role of Indian Diaspora
in building New India".
PBD every year has been taking place on 9th January to mark
to arrival of father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi back to India
from South Africa in 1915 but this year it is taking place on
21st to align it with Kumbh Mela and Republic day so that
diaspora can have a rich experience of India's culture at
Prayagraj and grandeur at Rajpath.
It was also made a biennial event from an annual event earlier
before 2015.
2) Consider the following statements with respect to NGO-
DARPAN portal

It is mandatory for all NGOs seeking FCRA services to register

under this portal.
It is being maintained under the aegis of NITI Aayog.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
In a relief to thousands of Non-government Organisations
(NGOs), the Union Home Ministry has recently relaxed the
mandatory requirement of getting NGOs registered on a NITI-
Aayog-run online portal NGO-DARPAN to receive foreign
donations.
Now, it is optional for all NGO seeking FCRA services to register
under the DARPAN portal.
However, associations/NGOs, already registered with the
Darpan portal or those required to register under the portal
since they receive subsidies/grants/contribution from public
funds, may still continue to quote their DARPAN identification
number while seeking Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
(FCRA) related services.
in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
The theme of PBD Convention 2019 is "Role of Indian Diaspora
in building New India".
PBD every year has been taking place on 9th January to mark
to arrival of father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi back to India
from South Africa in 1915 but this year it is taking place on
21st to align it with Kumbh Mela and Republic day so that
diaspora can have a rich experience of India's culture at
Prayagraj and grandeur at Rajpath.
It was also made a biennial event from an annual event earlier
before 2015.
2) Consider the following statements with respect to NGO-
DARPAN portal

It is mandatory for all NGOs seeking FCRA services to register

under this portal.
It is being maintained under the aegis of NITI Aayog.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
In a relief to thousands of Non-government Organisations
(NGOs), the Union Home Ministry has recently relaxed the
mandatory requirement of getting NGOs registered on a NITI-
Aayog-run online portal NGO-DARPAN to receive foreign
donations.
Now, it is optional for all NGO seeking FCRA services to register
under the DARPAN portal.
However, associations/NGOs, already registered with the
Darpan portal or those required to register under the portal
since they receive subsidies/grants/contribution from public
funds, may still continue to quote their DARPAN identification
number while seeking Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
(FCRA) related services.
9) Consider the following statements with respect to AMRIT
Scheme

It aims to provide quality antenatal care, free of cost,

universally to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month.
It is an initiative of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
The Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment
(AMRIT) pharmacies is a scheme aims to provide expensive
drugs such as those used for treating cancer and
cardiovascular diseases at a cost that is 30-40 per cent
cheaper.
Unlike Jan Aushadhi stores, which are run by the Ministry of
Chemicals and Fertilisers, AMRIT stores do not sell generic
versions of drug but sell branded drugs.
Taking inspiration from the success that Jan Aushadhi have had
with private franchisees, the Health Ministry has decided to
throw open AMRIT stores to private players in a bid to increase
access to affordable drugs.

7) Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan

Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana

It aims to provide expensive branded drugs to all at an

affordable prices through Jan Aushadhi Stores.
It is a direct market intervention scheme of Ministry of Health
and family welfare.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana is a direct market
intervention scheme of the Department of Pharmaceuticals,
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.
Its objective is to make available quality generic medicines at
affordable prices to all, especially the poor, throughout the
country, through outlets known as Jan Aushadhi Stores (JASs).
Taking inspiration from the success that Jan Aushadhi have had
with private franchisees, the Health Ministry has decided to
throw open AMRIT stores to private players in a bid to increase
access to affordable drugs.
10) Consider the following statements with respect to Beti
Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme

It is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% financial assistance for

District level component.
It is a tri-ministerial effort of Ministries of Women and Child
Development, Health & Family Welfare and Human Resource
Development.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is a comprehensive
programme to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and
related issues of empowerment of women over a life-cycle
continuum.
It is a tri-ministerial effort of Ministries of Women and Child
Development, Health & Family Welfare and Human Resource
Development.
BBBP Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% financial
assistance for District level component and the fund are
directly released to the DC/DM’s account for smooth operation
of the Scheme.
The specific objectives of the scheme include preventing
gender biased sex selective elimination; ensuring survival and
protection of the girl child and ensuring education and
participation of the girl child.
higher agricultural education in the country.
This project will be funded by the World Bank and the Indian
Government on a 50:50 basis.
The objective of the Project is to support Participating
Agricultural Universities and ICAR in providing more relevant
and higher quality education to Agricultural University
students.
NAHEP addresses quality by supporting interested AUs to
propose and implement technically sound and verifiable
investments that increase faculty performance, attract better
students to these AUs, improve student learning outcomes and
raise their prospects for future employability, particularly in
the private sector.
2) Consider the following statements with respect to Student
READY scheme

Under this scheme, practical experience of agriculture and

entrepreneurship is provided to undergraduate students.
It was launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
The Student READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness
Development Yojana) programme is an initiative of Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to reorient graduates of
Agriculture and allied subjects for ensuring and assuring
employability and develop entrepreneurs for emerging
knowledge intensive agriculture.
It aims to provide rural entrepreneurship awareness, practical
experience in real-life situation in rural agriculture and creating
awareness to undergraduate students about practical
agriculture and allied sciences.
1) Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan
Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Under this scheme, farmers having cultivable land up to 5

hectares will be provided income support at the onset of every
harvest year.
Funded by the Government of India, this income support will
be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families,
having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct
income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year.
This income support will be transferred directly into the bank
accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal instalments of
Rs. 2,000 each.
This programme will be funded by Government of India.
Around 12 crore small and marginal farmer families are
expected to benefit from this.

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan

Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan

It is a mega pension scheme for the unorganised sector

workers with yearly income up to Rs. 50,000.
It will provide beneficiaries, an assured monthly pension from
the age of 60 years.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : a
Government of India in its recent interim budget proposes to
launch a mega pension yojana namely 'Pradhan Mantri Shram-
Yogi Maandhan' for the unorganised sector workers with
monthly income upto Rs. 15,000.
This pension yojana shall provide them an assured monthly
pension of Rs. 3,000 from the age of 60 years on a monthly
contribution of a small affordable amount during their working
age.
The Government will deposit equal matching share in the
pension account of the worker every month.
9) Consider the following statements with respect to Rashtriya
Kamdhenu Aayog

It aims to upscale sustainable genetic up-gradation of cow

resources and to enhance production and productivity of cows.
It will look after effective implementation of laws and welfare
schemes for cows.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog aims to upscale sustainable genetic
upgradation of cow resources and to enhance production and
productivity of cows.
The Aayog will also look after effective implementation of laws
and welfare schemes for cows.
10) Consider the following statements with respect to
Rashtriya Gokul Mission

It aims to conserve and develop indigenous breeds of cattle.

It is run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
The Budget for the year 2019-20 has increased the allocation
for Rashtriya Gokul Mission to Rs. 750 crore.
It is a scheme, run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers
Welfare aims to conserve and develop indigenous breeds of
cattle.
1) Consider the following statements with respect to Know My
India Programme

It is an initiative for Diaspora engagement which familiarizes

Indian-origin youth with their Indian roots and contemporary
India.
It is initiated by the Ministry of External affairs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Know My India Programme is a unique programme initiated by
the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) to
bring together financially assisted children of the Foundation
from different States/Regions of the country to promote
oneness, fraternity and national integration.
The NFCH is an autonomous organization under the
administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The main objective of the Foundation is to provide assistance
to the children / youth rendered orphan / destitute in
communal, caste, ethnic or terrorist violence for their
rehabilitation besides promoting communal harmony and
national integration through various activities.
Know India Programme (KIP) is a flagship initiative for Diaspora
engagement which familiarizes Indian-origin youth (18-30
years) with their Indian roots and contemporary India, through
a three-week orientation programme organised by the
Ministry of External affairs.
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Department of School Education and Literacy has launched an
Integrated Scheme for School Education called Samagra
Shiksha Abhiyan.
It subsumes three erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Schemes of
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha
Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE).
The new integrated scheme envisages school education as a
continuum from pre-school to senior secondary level.
2) Consider the following statements with respect to Rashtriya
Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)

It will provide physical aids and assisted-living devices for

senior citizens belonging to BPL category.
It is being implemented through the Artificial Limbs
Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has
introduced a scheme for providing physical aids and Assisted
Living Devices for Senior Citizens belonging to BPL category
named “Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)” on 1st April, 2017.
It provides Senior Citizens, belonging to BPL category and
suffering from age related disabilities/ infirmities, with such
physical aids and assisted living devices which can restore near
normalcy in their bodily functions.
The Scheme is being implemented through the “Artificial Limbs
Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO)”, a Public Sector
Undertaking under the Ministry of SJ&E, as the sole
Implementing Agency.
6) Consider the following statements with respect to Pravasi
Kaushal Vikas Yojana

It aims to enable a large number of youths to take up industry-

relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better
livelihood in India.
The scheme has been implemented by National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is aimed at providing
suitable skill sets for those seeking employment abroad by
training them in different trades and also imparting soft skills.
PKVY is a skill development initiative by the Ministry of
External Affairs.
The MEA and the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) had signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) for its implementation.
The scheme will be implemented by National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC) through its training partners
in consultation with Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
8) Consider the following statements with respect to
Merchandise Export Incentive Scheme (MEIS)

Under the Scheme, the government gives incentives to

exporters’ equivalent to a certain percentage of their export
value.
It is being implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
At present, bulk of the incentives to exporters is under the
popular MEIS wherein the government gives incentives to
exporters’ equivalent to a certain percentage of their export
value in the form of duty credit scrips that can be used to pay
customs duties and are freely transferable.
But with the WTO now ruling that since India’s per capita
Gross National Income is over $1,000 it is no longer eligible to
give direct subsidies such as the ones offered under MEIS, such
schemes have to be phased out.
Since the government is not keen on giving more direct export
subsidies such as the one given under the MEIS, the ROSL
becomes more relevant.

10) SAFAR Mobile App sometimes seen in the news recently

was launched by which of the following?

a. Ministry of Textiles
b. Ministry of Civil aviation
c. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
d. Ministry of Environment and Forest
Answer : c
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry has launched the
SAFAR Mobile App.
This app will help to gauge the actual issues faced by
transporters on the road.
The app tracks the incidence of a number of parameters faced
by transporters and automatically records the location of the
issue.
Transporters, truck drivers, and general public may use the app
for reporting their logistics issues to the Ministry of Commerce
and Industry.
The app is available in 8 languages.
SAFAR (System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and
Research) is also a mobile application software.
But, it was launched by the Ministry of Earth Science (MoES).
5) Consider the following statements with respect to SWAYATT
Initiative

It is an initiative to promote Start-ups, Women and Youth

advantage through eTransactions on Government e
Marketplace (GeM).
It was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
SWAYATT is an initiative to promote Start-ups, Women and
Youth Advantage Through eTransactions on Government e
Marketplace (GeM).
It will bring together the key stakeholders within the Indian
entrepreneurial ecosystem to Government e-Marketplace the
national procurement portal.
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : a
SATAT is an initiative by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas.
It is aimed at providing a Sustainable Alternative Towards
Affordable Transportation (SATAT)
It will promote the use of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG)
production plants and make available CBG in the market for
use in automotive fuels.
It will be launched in association with PSU oil marketing
companies, which invites potential entrepreneurs to set up
CBG plants.
It would benefit vehicle-users, farmers and entrepreneurs.
4) Consider the following statements with respect to Van Dhan
Scheme

It is an initiative for targeting livelihood generation for tribals

by harnessing non-timber forest produce.
It was launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Van Dhan Scheme is an initiative for targeting livelihood
generation for tribals by harnessing non-timber forest
produce.
Under the scheme, 10 Self Help Groups of 30 Tribal gatherers
are being trained and provided with working capital to add
value to the products, which they collect from the Jungle.
It also aims at build upon the traditional knowledge & skill sets
of tribals by adding technology & IT for value addition.
It also focussed on setting-up of tribal community owned Van
Dhan Vikas Kendras in predominantly forested tribal districts.
3) Consider the following statements with respect to BOLD-QIT
Project

It is a boundary monitoring system that installs technical

systems under the Comprehensive Integrated Border
Management System (CIBMS) programme.
It helps Border Security Forces (BSF) to monitor Indo-
Bangladesh borders.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
BOLD-QIT (Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception
Technique) is a boundary monitoring system that installs
technical systems under the CIBMS (Comprehensive Integrated
Border Management System) programme.
It was scheduled to be established on India-Bangladesh border
in Dhubri district of Assam.
Since, Border Security Forces (BSF) is responsible for
safeguarding 4,096 km long International Border with
Bangladesh, it enables BSF to equip Indo-Bangla borders with
different kinds of sensors in the unfenced riverine area of
Brahmaputra and its tributaries.
It is built on the basis of security on the border similar to that
of Israel.
In September 2018, Union Home Ministry had inaugurated two
similar smart fencing pilot projects of five-kilometres each on
India-Pakistan international border in Jammu.
2) Consider the following statements with respect to Kisan Urja
Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme

It aims at boosting farmers’ income by allowing them to sell

additional power to the grid through solar plants.
It is implemented by the Ministry of power.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : a
Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) is a
farmer-oriented solar power scheme that will allow setting up
grid-connected solar plants in rural areas and off-grid solar
pumps.
It involves decentralized solar power production of up to
28,250 Megawatt (Mw) over five years.
It aims at boosting farmers’ income by allowing them to sell
additional power to the grid through solar plants.
Under the scheme, the government plans to incentivize
farmers to run solar farm water pumps and use barren land for
generating power for extra income up to Rs 60,000 per acre
every year.
It will also have provisions for solarization of tube wells and lift
irrigation projects.
It is implemented by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
9) Match the following Mobile Apps with its respective
purposes:

C Vigil - a. Grievance redressal system

Voter Helpline - b. Helps citizen report misdemeanors
directly to Election Commission
Samadhan - c. Helps candidate to apply for permissions
for rallies, loudspeakers
Suvidha - d. Helps to check a citizen to find his/her
name on the list
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a. 1-b; 2-a; 3-c; 4-d

b. 1-a; 2-d; 3-b; 4-c
c. 1-b; 2-a; 3-d; 4-c
d. 1-b; 2-d; 3-a; 4-c
Answer : d
C Vigil - Helps citizen report misdemeanors directly to
Election Commission
Voter Helpline - Helps to check a citizen to find his/her name
on the list
Samadhan - Grievance redress system
Suvidha - Helps candidate to apply for permissions for
rallies, loudspeakers
The Centre had recently extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in
Nagaland for six more months, contending that the whole state is in such
“disturbed and dangerous condition” that the use of armed forces in aid of
civil power is necessary.
Under AFSPA, security forces have the powers to conduct operations
anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior notice.

The Ujjwala Sanitary Napkins initiative has been launched by three oil
marketing companies (OMCs) – IOCL, BPCL and HPCL.
The mission, which forms part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
initiative of OMCs in Odisha.
The three companies will set up 100 manufacturing units at the Common
Service Centres (CSCs)