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1 .

Which Ministry has released the “Women and Men in India 2020” report?

A)

Ministry of Defence

B)

Ministry of Home Affairs

C)

Ministry of Women and Child Development

D)

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Correct Answer : Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

The Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has recently released a report titled “Women and Men in India 2020”.

This report has been published by MoSPI since 1995 and this year’s report is 20th in the series. It provides gender related data for policy makers, planners and other stakeholders.

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2 .

What is the name of the scheme that intends to provide working capital facility of Rs.10,000 per year to urban street vendors of the country?

A)

TLTRO

B)

PM SVANIDHI

C)

PM KISAN

D)

MUDRA Yojana

Correct Answer : PM SVANIDHI

Under the PM SVANIDHI scheme, urban street vendors are sanctioned with working capital credit facilities upto Rs,10,000 per year by banks. This scheme was launched by the Government of India to provide micro-credit facility to vendors during Covid-19 lockdown.

As per a recent data by the Ministry of Home Affairs, out of the total disbursement under the scheme, private banks have contributed only 1.6%.

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3 .

Which international organization has released the “World 2030: Public Survey” Report?

A)

World Bank

B)

UNESCO

C)

UNDP

D)

IMF

Correct Answer : UNESCO

The UNESCO has recently released a report titled “World 2030: Public Survey Report”. This report is based on surveys conducted around the world from May 2020 to September 2020.

As per the report, climate change, violence and conflict, loss of biodiversity, discrimination and inequality etc are some of the important challenges affecting a peaceful society.

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4 .

How much amount has been contributed by India for gender equality and women empowerment to United Nations?

A)

$ 300000

B)

$ 400000

C)

$ 450000

D)

$ 600000

Correct Answer : $ 300000

The India has contributed $3,00,000 to the United Nations agency for gender equality and women empowerment, a contribution lauded by the UN entity.

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5 .

Who has been nominated by Israel's President to form a government in the nation after inconclusive elections?

A)

Yair Lapid

B)

Gideon Saar

C)

Naftali Bennett

D)

Benjamin Netanyahu

Correct Answer : Benjamin Netanyahu

The Israel's President Reuven Rivlin has nominated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to form a government in the nation following an inconclusive election.

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6 .

The National Health Policy for Rare Diseases has approved. Under which scheme the financial support of Rs.20 lakh is to be provided?

A)

Ayushman Bharat

B)

Jan Arogya Yojana

C)

Rastriya Arogya Nidhi

D)

Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana

Correct Answer : Rastriya Arogya Nidhi

A provision for financial support up to Rs.20 lakh under the Umbrella Scheme of Rastriya Arogya Nidhi is proposed for treatment of those rare diseases that require a one-time treatment.

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7 .

Which state's Chief Minister has asked the centre to do away with age restrictions for COVID-19 vaccination?

A)

Delhi

B)

Punjab

C)

Rajasthan

D)

Uttrakhand

Correct Answer : Delhi

The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the centre urging the government to do away with age restrictions so that all adults can be inoculated.

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8 .

Which ministry has approved the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021?

A)

Health Ministry

B)

AYUSH Ministry

C)

Culture Ministry

D)

Tourism Ministry

Correct Answer : Health Ministry

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, The Union Health & Family Welfare Minister has approved the "National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021".

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9 .

Which program was launched by the NITI Aayog to promote and support deep science-based startups?

A)

AIM HIGH

B)

AIM PRIME

C)

AIM MASTER

D)

AIM SCIENCE

Correct Answer : AIM PRIME

The NITI Aayog has launched AIM-PRIME (Atal Innovation Mission) programme to promote and support science-based deep-tech startups & ventures across India.

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10 .

Who has been appointed as chairman of Capacity Building Commission/Mission Karmayogi?

A)

Taraknath Banerjee

B)

Praveen Pardeshi

C)

Adil Zainulbhai

D)

Shivam Dubey

Correct Answer : Adil Zainulbhai

The government has approved a commission under National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building, also known as 'Mission Karmayogi', to train civil servants at all levels.

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